Greetings! 05/12/08

Greetings!

We add our congratulations to US Congressman Don Cazayoux! Congressman Cazayoux represented a portion of West Feliciana in the past as a State Representative, but now in Washington, will represent us all.

Strong in family values, criminal responsibility, and community support, we look forward to him continuing this in Washington. We hope that he will remember River Bend, Cat Island, US 61, the US Corp's mat field and the other Federal matters that impact us in West Feliciana.

Don received the endorsement of former US Senator Breaux, who was more pro-business than some on his side of the aisle. We hope that business interests will find the new Congressman agreeable to support quality legislation for all of us!

We are pleased to inform you that the Ferry is scheduled to open today, at noon! The receding water has allowed resumption of operations and our western gate is re-opening! Welcome back!

Chamber Activities

Membership renewal forms

Linda Osterberger has gotten on the ball and sent out renewals to our last year list. If you haven't received one, yet, we need you to contact us and get on board. We are working to make this a better place to live and work. Support us as we work for you!

by Linda

Chamber Activities

After Hours

The next Greater St. Francisville After Hours will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at The St. Francisville Inn. This is a first time ever hands on WEBINAR After Hours. TempleDesign and Blue Goose Media will sponsor this event. Bring your lap top if you want - we will teach you how to register, add your business listing and use the Community Market Days. This is the time to come and see the website on the big screen and have a little fun at the same time.

by Laurie Walsh

Area Events

Farmer's Market & More

The West Feliciana Farmer's Market is returning every Thursday, beginning Thursday May 22nd. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the 4-H barn on Wilcox Street, come out and support local farmers and gardeners!

Memorial Day Weekend will be pack with fun for the whole family. The weekend kicks off with a Movie Under the Stars in Parker Park. The movie will start at dark, admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Food Bank, concessions will be available. The movie showing is ENCHANTED. For more information call Laurie Walsh at the Ma in Street Office 635-3873. On Saturday night in Parker Park at 6:30 p.m. the Delta Drifters will be playing in the Gazebo. This event is brought to you by the Bank of St. Francisville. Bring your chair and your dancing shoes. For more information call Laurie 635-3873 or Lynn 635-3665.

Remember that we have company coming to town for Graduation night! Grand parents and other family will be coming, so make your reservations at our local restaurants to enjoy the time together. Support the Merchants who supported Project Graduation. Finally, our congratulations to all of our graduates! We're sorry not to have scholarships to offer all of them, but a stronger St. Francisville economy is a gift that we at the Chamber are working for.

by Laurie Walsh & Hamliton Willis

Last Word

The Police Jury is reviewing the tax structure in West Feliciana and will be discussing this at the next meeting. Keeping up with where we, as a community are going , is every citizens responsibility. We have some extraordinary talent at the Jury, that is looking at how to fund government in the near future. Look for more on this important subject and let your voice be heard for the pros and the cons. We applaud the planning that is implied in this discussion. We await to see what is proposed.

by Hamliton Willis