The Governor's Office has issued a press release regarding the river condition and Angola. It is being posted in it's entirety on our web page. http://www.stfrancisvillechamber.com/ Additionally, you can access information from the Governor's Office of Emergency Preparedness website http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/
Angola lies across the river from the Red River Landing site which is a reported reading. Employees that have to cross the river are doing so on a crew boat, since the closure of the Angola ferry.
All of the lands outside of the levee are flooded and the US Army Corps of Engineers are monitoring the situation, as well as State and local agencies. The river is not yet crested, so there is more water coming!
Tunica Street and the Solitude low water bridge are closed until the water evacuates.
Late edition info:
Miss. River at Natchez forecast to crest at 55 ft., which is 3 ft. shy of its all-time high there, by April 11.
As of 3 a.m. this morning, the Miss.River at Red River Landing (near Angola Ferry crossing) was at 56.2 ft. The forecast crest is 57.7 ft. on April 11. However, as per yesterday's press conference at OEP, all crests are expected to be revised upward due to heavy rain across the river's watershed last week.
Also at 3 a.m. this morning, the Miss.River at Baton Rouge was 38.4 ft. The forecast crest is now 40.5 ft. on April 11. This crest is also expected to be revised upward.
The river levee system protects the City of Baton Rouge (including the LSU campus) up to a river height of 48 feet in most places.
In West Feliciana, the St. Francisville Ferry landing has been re-located slightly upstream to accommodate a higher dock approach. The Corps of Engineers placed sandbags along the lower portions of the ferry landing road to protect against backwater flooding of the road from Bayou Sara. The low water bridge is closed as are most access roads to the CatIsland area
Monday, April 7, 2008
Scholarship openings soon to close.
The Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce offers scholarships to West Feliciana youth. Our annual "Swing for Scholars" fund has been built up over the years and we are approaching graduation when scholarships are awarded. Winners are chosen from the applications submitted. So, you can't win if you don't apply. Applicaitions are available on line and at the Chamber office in the Town Hall.
This Weekend and Last
The Audubon Bird Fest was a lot of fun and educational for all who attended. Threatening weather kept some of the faint of heart away, but the really interesting birds were out! Thanks to the organizers and those that offered their time and facilities to make this part of our "Quality of Life" assets!
Another of these is the Spring Garden Stroll that will take place next weekend. Some of this areas beautiful public and private gardens will be open to the public to view. Pam Meyers at Cooperative Extension can give more information! 635-3614 Proceeds benefit local projects!
Another of these is the Spring Garden Stroll that will take place next weekend. Some of this areas beautiful public and private gardens will be open to the public to view. Pam Meyers at Cooperative Extension can give more information! 635-3614 Proceeds benefit local projects!
Greetings! April 7, 2008
Congratulations to Representative Don Cazayoux and Woody Jenkins for their wins in the primary run offs! Both of these are friends to West Feliciana and we look forward to seeing one of them in Washington.
Representative Cazayoux's district includes the western part of this Parish, including the Tunica State Park facility that is being built at this time. Some of the money that was allocated for this was diverted, after Hurricane Katrina, but Representatives McVea, Cazayoux and Edwards, along with Senator Riser are working to get this money completed.
This new park will be world class! If you can imagine Costa Rica or New Zealand class facilities in our Parish, you can see what has been designed. Tree houses in the tree tops connected with suspension bridges that will allow local residents to marvel, as well as tourists drawn from all over! Eco-tourism is one of the fastest growing markets and we have what they want to see! Tourism is something we all benefit from, as it offers us local jobs and businesses that couldn't be sustained on local traffic.
One local business that is leaving, sadly, is Hill Country Sporting. Jeff Wheeler is moving his Home Builder's office to his new location behind the Post Office. But his sporting goods store is leaving the Parish. An outfitter for sportsman who hunt and those who hike, the Park didn't come soon enough. Remember to support your neighbors who pay taxes here. Shop St. Francisville first!
Travis Torrence All State Agency and a new Environmental Services Company will move their offices to Jeff's new building. We welcome the growth and lament the loss.
Representative Cazayoux's district includes the western part of this Parish, including the Tunica State Park facility that is being built at this time. Some of the money that was allocated for this was diverted, after Hurricane Katrina, but Representatives McVea, Cazayoux and Edwards, along with Senator Riser are working to get this money completed.
This new park will be world class! If you can imagine Costa Rica or New Zealand class facilities in our Parish, you can see what has been designed. Tree houses in the tree tops connected with suspension bridges that will allow local residents to marvel, as well as tourists drawn from all over! Eco-tourism is one of the fastest growing markets and we have what they want to see! Tourism is something we all benefit from, as it offers us local jobs and businesses that couldn't be sustained on local traffic.
One local business that is leaving, sadly, is Hill Country Sporting. Jeff Wheeler is moving his Home Builder's office to his new location behind the Post Office. But his sporting goods store is leaving the Parish. An outfitter for sportsman who hunt and those who hike, the Park didn't come soon enough. Remember to support your neighbors who pay taxes here. Shop St. Francisville first!
Travis Torrence All State Agency and a new Environmental Services Company will move their offices to Jeff's new building. We welcome the growth and lament the loss.
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