Greetings!
It's fall. Everyone is ready to get over the hurricanes and get out of the house. "Information calls" are a regular at the chamber office. These wonderful people are coming here for one reason or another. All calls are ended by "I hope you enjoy our beautiful town". I know the Tourist Information Center in town is getting calls; we are sending a lot of them to this amazing place. Have you ever been there? It is located at the Museum downtown. You could spend hours just looking around. You must go to visit if you have never been there. We tip our hat to all those ladies who plan events for our town and parish not to mention those who know the history by heart. If you keep reading our "newsletter", we will try to keep you informed on what's going on.
The big talk right now is "what is going to happen to the town when the bridge opens"? The beauty and the ambiance of our town will still be here. Our reply is, when you have family or friends who come to visit or just want to get away, even for a couple of hours, bring them to town and just park the car and walk. We still have some great unique shops open downtown and numerous businesses throughout the parish, and the Churches are a "must see". The history and beauty of each one is like no other place. This is such a wonderful place to raise children and grow older.
The Chamber encourages business and economic development so our families can "stay in the parish" for most of their needs. The "Discovery Trip" to Madison, Mississippi is quickly approaching. A large number of seriously interested people have jumped on board with the same desire to learn from another town's growth and bring some ideas back to our town with the interest of all the people in the parish.
The members and individuals who support the chamber are very appreciated. A goal for 2009 is for those who are not members, to join us in the effort to continue to build a better place for our families and businesses. 'What a wonderful place to live', and your Chamber of Commerce will be here to support the town and parish.
Linda Osterberger
The big talk right now is "what is going to happen to the town when the bridge opens"? The beauty and the ambiance of our town will still be here. Our reply is, when you have family or friends who come to visit or just want to get away, even for a couple of hours, bring them to town and just park the car and walk. We still have some great unique shops open downtown and numerous businesses throughout the parish, and the Churches are a "must see". The history and beauty of each one is like no other place. This is such a wonderful place to raise children and grow older.
The Chamber encourages business and economic development so our families can "stay in the parish" for most of their needs. The "Discovery Trip" to Madison, Mississippi is quickly approaching. A large number of seriously interested people have jumped on board with the same desire to learn from another town's growth and bring some ideas back to our town with the interest of all the people in the parish.
The members and individuals who support the chamber are very appreciated. A goal for 2009 is for those who are not members, to join us in the effort to continue to build a better place for our families and businesses. 'What a wonderful place to live', and your Chamber of Commerce will be here to support the town and parish.
Linda Osterberger
Director
St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
"Swing for Scholarship" - Applications Ready
The Chamber's "Swing for Scholarships" golf tournament applications are now available. The event is planned for November 10, 2008 at The Bluffs. Get those clubs and your team ready for a good time.
Deadline for team applications are November 3, 2008. You may call the chamber office at 225-635-6717 for more details and an application or use the online application. You may submit online or click on the user friendly print button on the top right of article.
Some of the proceeds from this event benefit the chamber's scholarship fund.
Town Hosts Dedication to Mr. Richard Holcomb
Freedom Walk Scheduled for October 11,2008 The Freedom Walk remembering 9-11 and honoring Veterans has been rescheduled for this Saturday, October 11, 2008. The walk was rescheduled from September 6th due to the hurricane.
"Swing for Scholarship" - Applications Ready
The Chamber's "Swing for Scholarships" golf tournament applications are now available. The event is planned for November 10, 2008 at The Bluffs. Get those clubs and your team ready for a good time.
Deadline for team applications are November 3, 2008. You may call the chamber office at 225-635-6717 for more details and an application or use the online application. You may submit online or click on the user friendly print button on the top right of article.
Some of the proceeds from this event benefit the chamber's scholarship fund.
Debris Pick-up in St. Francisville
The Town of St. Francisville can only pick up yard and tree materials, building or roofing materials CANNOT be picked up by the town. Your contractor should arrange for disposal of these materials.
Town Hosts Dedication to Mr. Richard Holcomb
On Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10am, The Town of St. Francisville will hold a dedication ceremony to Mr. Richard "Dick" Holcomb, the former Mayor Pro-Tem of St. Francisville at the railroad park on Ferdinand St. (site of the red caboose). This is a special dedication to a special person who was dedicated to St. Francisville. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
Freedom Walk Scheduled for October 11,2008
The "American Supports You" Freedom Walk calls on people to reflect on the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor our veterans, past and present, and renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country.
The walk will start at 10 a.m. by Parker Park. Come experience a patriotic day with many events throughout the day including the walk. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for those who have not pre-registered. Contact Estelita Travis for more information at 225-635-3640.
Red, White and Blue Sale Day this Saturday
Walk, snack and shop St. Francisville's dowtown stores all day this Saturday, October 11th. This sale is in conjunction with the Freedom Walk. Many businesses are offering % off savings along with snacks and food at each location while you spend the patriotic day in St. Francisville. Bring the entire family and friends for a "fall weekend". For more information, call Laurie at 635-3873.
Open House & Review of Draft WFP Plan
There will be an Open House & Review of the Draft West Feliciana Parish Comprehensive Plan on Monday October 13th, from 5-8pm at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. A brief presentation at 6:30pm with members of the Support Committee, consultant team and Parish staff present to discuss recomendations and take your comments. Come review the vision and plan for West Feliciana!
Congratulations Sam D'Aquilla
The Chamber congratulations Sam D'Aquilla on his continued position of District Attorney for East and West Feliciana. Mr. D'Aquilla is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
OLMC Church Raffles Colorado Ski Trip
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church is raffling a Colorado Ski Trip for 2 people. The drawing will be held on October 19, 2008. Contact the church office for tickets and details at 225-635-3630.
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