June 4, 2009

The Voice of West Feliciana Business

The 1st Edition of the Chamber's E-Saver Newsletter was sent out last week. With overwhelming positive comments we remind everyone to "shop local" and support the businesses in our community.

Each month 3-4 businesses are selected by the Communications Committee to be 'highlighted' in the E-Saver Newsletter.

We want to recognize those businesses that were selected as "Businesses of the Month in May".
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DEMCO
DEMCO-the 'member owned' electric co-operative serves 96,000 members and has been in operations since 1938. CEO, John Vranic, makes sure the lights stay on. The St. Francisville manager,Johny Metz, and the DEMCO staff is preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. The co-ops, like the one in St. Francisville, was designed to better serve their members in the rural areas.

They are available 24 hours a day serving their members and the community 365 days a year. They can be reached at 225-261-1221 everyday.

DEMCO has received several national awards throughout the years from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, based in Washington, D.C., most recently receiving "Spotlight on Excellence Awards" for Best Newspaper and Best Annual Report to the Co-op Membership for 2008.
Visit their web site at: www.demco.org

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DANIEL CLINIC

St. Francisville is proud to have a medical clinic with physicians that know and care for the people of the parish. Dr. Chaillie Daniel and the group of doctors treat their patients like 'family'.

Dr. Chaillie Daniel opened the clinic in July of 2000 at 5326 Oak Street in St. Francisville to "serve and give back to the community" with their medical needs. With a staff of 28, the clinic is able to serve patients effectively and provide that personal 'home town' feeling.

The hours of operation can accommodate anyone, Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM until 7 PM. Their phone number is 225-635-5848.

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ABADIE & ASSOCIATES REALTY

Abadie & Associates Realty's owner, Charmaine Abadie Dupree, Broker, ,GRI, enjoys her business here in St. Francisville because of the "good business climate" and "this is home". Her business has been open since July of 2004 serving thousands of people who love West Feliciana as much as she and her family.

The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9-5 but 'call and we'll answer' at 225-784-2406. The office is located at 12216 Jackson Road-Suite A- St. Francisville, LA.
Email her at cad70775@yahoo.com or visit the web site at www.abadierealty.com

Congratulations and thank you to all of these businesses who are valuable members of the Chamber of Commerce.

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Lodge at The Bluffs Joins the Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lodge at The Bluffs to the chamber family of members. They are open for business and they want to accommodate your needs.

The Lodge at The Bluffs is located at 5903 Magnolia Lane, Jackson, LA at The Bluffs. To contact the office, please call, 225-634-5222 or email at lodge@thebluffs.com or visit their website at www.thebluffs.com

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Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting/Dinner

The members of the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce have been invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner on June 18, 2009 at 5:30pm.

Members are reminded to RSVP by June 12 to the office at 225-635-6717. You may mail your check or go to the website- www.stfrancisvillechamber.com and pay on paypal. There will be a guest speaker along with some information that will benefit the members.

There is limited seating so call TODAY!!

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VBS at St. Francisville United Methodist Church

It's Vacation Bible School time at the St. Francisville United Methodist Church! Camp E.D.G.E. VBS will be held at the St. Francisville United Methodist Church at 9862 Royal Street in St. Francisville beginning on Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th from 9AM to Noon each day.

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Farmer's Market on Thursdays

Don't forget that the Farmer's Market is open on Thursdays from noon until 5pm. There are lots of fresh produce grown locally. Please support our farmers and eat well too! There are some baked goods and fresh flowers and fresh eggs are available at the market too!

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Summer Fun Day- Friday June 12

The West Feliciana Drug & Alcohol Awareness Council, the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, 20th Judicial District Attorney, West Feliciana Sports & Recreations and the LA Highway Safety Commission are sponsoring the 2nd Annual SUMMER FUN DAY on June 12, 2009 from 9AM-4PM at the West Feliciana Sports Park.

This event is for families to enjoy an entire day of fun! There will be entertainment, free food, free door prizes and free refreshments with so much going on all day!

Tell your friends and family to come out and have a good time!

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LA Night Jam 2009
LA Night Jam 2009 is a professional waterski jum competition and festival that will be held on June 6, 2009 at Tri-Lakes at 18605 Barnett Road in Zachary, LA.

The festival has something for every age that guarentees to be a day of fun by the water along with the competition that everyone enjoys featuring Bennett's Waterski and Wakeboard School.

For more information, please contact Amy Bing at 225-654-9306.

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The Day the War Stopped

The Day the War Stopped will be reenacted in downtown St. Francisville on June 12-14, 2009. With many activities scheduled, this is something you will not want to miss.

It all begins on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. with graveside histories followed at 8 p.m. with an open house and historical presentation at the Masonic Lodge. On Saturday, June 13 a parade is planned and a special candlelight tour of Oakley Plantation at 7:30 p.m.. On Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. a talk at Locust Grove State Historic Site.

For more information, call 225-635-4791 or visit www.daythewarstopped.net

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Come Meet the 'new' Library Director

The Friends of the West Feliciana Library are hosting a reception for the new library director, Mr. Ben Bell on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the West Feliciana Library from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m..

The public is invited to come meet "Ben".
It's a Hootenanny at the Library!

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Hootenanny at the Library!

The West Feliciana Parish Library is hosting a "Hoot Night" on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 7 pm-8 pm at the Library. A real ol fashion Hootenanny!

Everyone is invited to come out and bring your instruments and join in the fun. Library Director, Ben Bell, says Z-Squared will there too!
Your Support is Needed

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Your Support is Needed

Your support is needed regarding the Folkes Campus and Region 2 of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The proposed budget cuts would affect Folkes College in Jackson, LA.

For more information on how you can help, please contact Johnny Arceneaux at the Folkes Campus at 225-634-7829 or 225-634-2636 or email him at jarceneaux@ltc.edu
Red Cross Course Offered

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Red Cross Course Offered

The American Red Cross- Louisiana Captial Area Chapter is offering a Standard First Aid/CPR/AED course on June 13, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m..

This is one of the most popular safety offerings, this course combines CPR and first aid training to teach participants how to: recognize emergencies and take action, perform CPR on infants, children and adults, minimize the effects of shock, perform first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, strains and sprains, and treat sudden illnesses, including poisonings and heat and cold emergencies.

Now that the summer had begun, it's a good time to get certified in these areas. Register on line at www.batonrouge.redcross.org and have a safe summer!
Calling All New Folks!

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Relocation Packets are now Available

If you know of anyone who is moving to St. Francisville, they can call the Chamber office at 635-6717 and request a re-location packet. Information about the parish and parish facilities along with phone numbers they will need and some brochures from Chamber businesses and maps of the town and parish are enclosed in the packets.

Contact Information
Linda Osterberger; Executive Secretary
phone: 635-6717