Greetings from the President

Greetings!

Get out and vote!

With the Governor's race already decided in favor of Bobby Jindal, voter turnout is expected to be very low throughout the state for elections on November 17th. However, there are several key issues and elections yet to be determined. Of high importance to economic development in West Feliciana Parish is proposition #2 for the renewal of the one mil tax. Additionally, there is the renewal of the library one mil tax and the emergency call center/rapid response two mil tax. When you combine the fact that several leadership positions in our parish remain up for grabs, there are many reasons to show up on election day, or earlier. Absentee ballots can currently be requested at the Registrar of Voters. Starting next Saturday and going through the following Saturday, you can vote in advance at the Registrar of Voters office. Their office will be closed on Sunday.

Every vote will count and yours might make the difference!

Sincerely,

Miles Higgins

President, Saint Francisville Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Membership

New and Returning Members

Many thanks to our new and returning Members! by Molly McGraw Porter

West Feliciana Police Jury, Grandmother's Buttons, Business First Bank, Jim and Susan Roland, SJB Group, Magnolia Cafe, Inc., Feliciana Towing & Car Care, Mary Thompson, Sandy Johnson, Blackard's Automotive, Commerce Street Investments Partnership, Ferris Engineering & Surveying, Dredge Brokers, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Lance Paddock, Clinton Hurst, The Nature Conservancy, A&B Auto Parts, Birdman Coffee & Books, Nine Oaks Design, The Massage Clinic, and Heirloom Cuisine.

Golf Tournament

Register Now!

Swing for Scholarships Chamber of Commerce's Golf Tournament Held; Nov. 12, 2007 Location: The Bluffs Country Club For more information and online registration visit our website. Sign up now >>> 4 Person Scramble! $500 Team $200 Sponsorship (Spot in Tournament) (Hole sponsorship and Banner Recognition) Registration & Range Open at 10:30 Shot Gun Starts at 12 Noon Lunch Buffet Begins at 11:00 Awards Ceremony to Follow Registration forms available at our website: www.stfrancisvillechamber.com and can be submitted on-line or by fax to (225) 635-9455

Recent Events

The Success of Multiple Events

Yellow Leaf Festival & Audubon Fall Festival Collaborate by the Communications Committee

If you watched television this weekend, it's your own fault! No matter the age, you could have been out enjoying the Yellow Leaf Festival or the Audubon Fall Festival and heard live music, watched sky divers, mingled with artists and "carnies", viewed antique cars or "walked" in a cake walk. ( For those who didn't get a piece of Betty Ruth Rinaudo's carrot cake from the cake walk, we can only say, come next year!) The only complaint that I heard was that the town was busy. The merchants had good traffic and none of them were where the complaints were made. Naturally, our friends at Angola made their presence felt with the last Rodeo of the fall. Those that didn't have tickets, had something else to do! All of these work together to fill our restaurants, stores and hotel rooms where we collect sales tax that help pay for the services our government offers. These help make St. Francisville a better place to live and showcase some of the talents and "heart" that our Parish has. St. Jude's Children's Hospital will get a nice check; local artists and crafts people showcased, sold or gave their products to the public. Thank you merchants, Sheriff Daniels, Parish Police Jury, Mayor, Chief Fontenot, Parks, Hospital EMS and the "carnies", crafts and artists for making it all great!

Planning Meetings Dates

Parish-Wide Planning Meetings

District Meetings and Parish-Wide Workshop Schedule by Molly McGraw Porter

A series of meetings throughout West Feliciana Parish has been set to provide information and gain citizen support for the comprehensive planning effort that is currently underway. "This series of meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss concerns such as housing, transportation, growth and development. The plan will provide a road map to help the parish accommodate residents of all ages and incomes," said Parish Planning and Zoning Administrator Nancy Jensen. The Next Scheduled Meetings are: Mon., Oct. 29 6:00 p.m. Rosemound Baptist Church 11188 Old Laurel Hill Rd. District 5 Tues., Oct. 30 5:30 p.m. New St. Luke Baptist Church 7335 Solitude Rd. District 3 The public is also invited to attend a workshop on Thursday, November 29 at Hemingbough. For dates and locations click "read more" below. Read more

From the Mayor

All Hallow's Eve

The Mayor has officially declared October 31st, Wednesday, as Holloween Night. One of the popular community events is the Halloween festivities open to all at the United Methodist Church on Royal Street beginning at "dark-thirty."

Spirit of St. Francisville

The Spirit of Saint Francisville

Celebrating 200 Years A Main to Main Event

The Heritage in the Hills festival is slated for November 9th-11th, beginning with a book signing on Friday. Saturday's festivities include "birthday" sales and a showing of "The Reaping" in the 4H Barn. On Sunday, the Julius Freyhan School holds its Open House starting at 2:30 with entertainment by the Community Choir and exhibits, including architectural renderings of the planned renovations. Read more

Greetings Oct. 22

October 22, 2007

Greetings!

Congratulations to all of the winners in Saturday's elections and an equal measure of thanks to all who ran, but did not win (this time), for lending their voice and views to the debate.

A special thanks to The Democrat for its coverage in its last edition of both the Candidate's Forum and our recent Chamber After Hours hosted by the Bank of St. Francisville. It also provided a list of the District Meetings now scheduled for the Planning Initiative. The purposes of these meetings is to gather support and feedback from the residents concerning the comprehensive planning process. As noted below, the first of these meetings is scheduled for today.

I'm working on improving the newsletter and making it more responsive to our Members' needs. I welcome all input! Please e-mail me with your thoughts and suggestions at sfchamber@bellsouth.net

Molly McGraw Porter

Exec. Director, St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce

Golf Tournament

Register Now!

Swing for Scholarships Chamber of Commerce's Golf Tournament Held; Nov. 12, 2007 Location: The Bluffs Country Club For more information and online registration visit our website. Sign up now >>> 4 Person Scramble! $500 Team $200 Sponsorship (Spot in Tournament) (Hole sponsorship and Banner Recognition) Registration & Range Open at 10:30 Shot Gun Starts at 12 Noon Lunch Buffet Begins at 11:00 Awards Ceremony to Follow Registration forms available at our website: www.stfrancisvillechamber.com and can be submitted on-line or by fax to (225) 635-9455

District 2 Planning Meeting Today

West Feliciana Comprehensive Planning

District 2

Meeting Today

October 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

The Cottage at the Bluffs

42 Sunrise Way

This meetings, and the meetings to come, now scheduled and announced for each of the Districts in West Feliciana Parish, will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss housing, tranportation, growth and development.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the workshop beginning at 6 p.m. The workshop utilizes Fregonese Associates innovative planning process which allows registrants to use maps to chart various alternatives for land use and development in the future.

The next workshop's focus is on District 3 and is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the New St. Luke Baptist Church.

A list of all the District Meetings and their Scheduled Times and Locations will be added to the Chamber's Calendar on-line at www.stfrancisvillechamber.com.

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

The 5th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival October 27th and 28th, 2007 - 10:00 until 5:00 in the area in front of BirdMan Coffee, behind Magnolia Cafe' St. Francisville, Louisiana Artists from jewelry makers,painters, stained glass artists, photographers to woodcarvers will be here displaying and selling their work. Some artists will be demonstrating! There will be live music off and on all weekend including on Saturday: 1:00 Annie Fergus, 2:00 Villanelle, 3:00 Kevin Johnson On Sunday: 1:00 James Williams, 3:00 The West Feliciana Community Singers Vibes in the 'ville" brings you 'Music under the Stars in Parker Park' with The Fugitive Poets after the festival on saturday night from 6 - 9. Boy Scout Troop 61 will be selling chicken dinners on Sunday, October 28, from 10 am - 2 pm during the Yellow Leaf Festival

Audubon Fall Festival

Audubon Fall Festival

Benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Audubon Fall Festival is a new event scheduled for October 27-28, 2007 at the West Feliciana Parish Sport Park. There will be lots of activities: tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn. For more information, visit the "Events" link of the St. Francisville Festivals website at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or call (225) 635-0005.

Halloween Extravaganza

The Myrtles and Varnedoe's

This popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight. Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard. Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.

Halloween in the 1800s

Halloween Traditions at Oakley House
Office of State Parks

All Hallow's Eve
Oakley House
Audubon State Historic Site
October 26, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., there will be an interactive program held through-out the grounds of Oakley illustrating Halloween practices of the 1800s in America. Included will be the origins of pumpkin carving and tales of mystery, apple bobbing, an old fashioned maze, plus games and treats for the whole family to enjoy.

There is a $2 admission to the program. Children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older) are admitted free. For more information, call 1-888-677-2838 toll free or 635-3739 in the St. Francisville area.

Greetings! 10/15/07

Greetings!


Many thanks to everyone who attended the Candidates' Forum #2 and the "Chamber After Hours" at the Bank of St. Francisville last week. A special thanks goes out to the First Baptist Church for hosting the Candidates' Forum. Mike Smith, our Government Relations Committee Chair, provides an update on this event in his article later in the Newsletter.


The "Chamber After Hours" event also had a great turnout and was enjoyed by all. A quick word of thanks to everyone involved for a great time and to Carter Leake for his brief overview of the Bank of St. Francisville's remodeling project. The Bank's "new look," while forward-thinking in its use of spatial planning, interior structure and design, nevertheless stays completely in keeping with the centuries' old architectural beauty unique to our downtown's historic district.

Miles Higgins
President, St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce

Forum A HUGE Success

Candidate Forum A HUGE Success Thanks To You!
Governmental Relations Committee
by Chairman Mike Smith
The Chamber hosted the second in a series of Police Jury Candidate Forums on Monday, October 8, at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Over 125 people - including 12 candidates - attended the forum. Candidates answered questions on everything from the parish budget, to roads, to growth.

We thank First Baptist Church for allowing the community to use its first-class facilities. We also thank Bill Depew of Rural Broadcast Service for filming the forum and making footage available for you to view - free of charge - via the Internet if you were not able to join us in person.

Don't forget to vote on Saturday! Also, visit the Candidate Section of our Chamber's website to read the responses to our questionnaire as you make an informed decision.

Hwy 61 Work to begin

Highway 61 Road Work To Begin In The New Year!
Governmental Relations Committee
by Chairman Mike Smith
After receiving requests from members, your Chamber Governmental Relations Committee contacted State Rep. Tom McVea for an update on Highway 61 road construction.

At present, utility relocation is nearly complete - 95% or better for telephone, natural gas, electricity and water.

DOTD has informed the Chamber that it expects to let a contract for construction in January for the section of highway from St. Francisville to Bains. It then expects to let a separate contract in February for the section from Thompson's Creek to St. Francisville.

Work is expected to begin shortly after the contracts are finalized and take between 2 to 4 years to complete depending mostly on, yes, the weather. The final price tag could approach $80 million.

Several Chamber members with businesses along Hwy. 61 have expressed an interest in securing a contact numbers to the contractors in case questions or concerns arise during the construction process. DOTD will make this contact information available to the Chamber once contractors are selected. We will pass it along to you through this newsletter.

Your Chamber has also learned that significant intersection improvements at Highways 10 and 61 are not planned as a part of the overall Highway 61 widening project. Currently, Highway 10 has no left turn lanes or turning arrows when approaching Highway 61 from either the east or west. This intersection has been the site of several major accidents this year alone. Your Chamber has requested a traffic count study for this intersection and is considering actions that it can take to encourage DOTD to reconsider this decision.

The DOTD website is a great way to keep up with the progress of this road project - and others slated in our area.

SFMain Street presents:

Movie Under the Stars
Special Events Committee
by Chairman Laurie Walsh

MONSTER HOUSE
Friday, October 19, 2007
6:00 p.m.

Parker Park
We will have a costume parade for those who dress in Halloween costumes and we will be decorating Trick or Treat Bags before the Movie.

Bring you chair and blanket and join the fun.

The admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Parish Food Bank.

Concessions will be available by the Women's Service League to help fund their Philanthropic endeavors.

For more information please call Laurie Walsh
St. Francisville Main Street 635-3873

Spanish Wine and Tapas

Wine Tasting at the Bluffs

The Piano Bar at Eighteen at the Bluffs will be hosting a wine tasting on Wednesday, October 17th, beginning at 7:00 pm. Six wines from the finest regions of Spain will be served accompanied by traditional Spanish tapas. Cost is $48 per person. Reservations are required. Call 634-5222, ext.169, for more information. e your newsletter a valuable source of information and advice and you will successfully position yourself as an expert.

Halloween Extravaganza

The Myrtles and Varnedoe's

This popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight. Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard. Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.

Audubon Fall Festival

Audubon Fall Festival is a new event scheduled for October 27-28, 2007 at the West Feliciana Parish Sport Park. There will be lots of activities: tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more.

All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn. For more information, visit the "Events" link of the St. Francisville Festivals website at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or call (225) 635-0005

Halloween in the 1800's

Halloween Traditions at Oakley House
Office of State Parks

All Hallow's Eve
Oakley House
Audubon State Historic Site
October 26, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., there will be an interactive program held through-out the grounds of Oakley illustrating Halloween practices of the 1800s in America. Included will be the origins of pumpkin carving and tales of mystery, apple bobbing, an old fashioned maze, plus games and treats for the whole family to enjoy.

There is a $2 admission to the program. Children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older) are admitted free. For more information, call 1-888-677-2838 toll free or 635-3739 in the St. Francisville area.

RBS100 - new service

Rural Broadcasting Service, RBS 100
Now offering free Radio Stream
For those residents that do not have DSL speeds or higher and or limited to dial-up access, RBS is offering the audio portion of the events, such as the recent Candidates' Forum #2, which do not necessarily require video to communicate the message. Just go to our web site at http://www.rbs100.com and select RADIO from the drop down menu on the left. You will be able to listen to the audio portion of the event immediately as an MP3 file or you can down load to your computer, MP3 player or iPod for later listening. The RADIO will be used primarily for Government and Political presentations.

Library News

Here and Elsewhere

West Feliciana Parish Library
C.C. Lockwood will be signing his newest book, C.C. Lockwood's Atchafalaya, on Thursday, October 18th, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. For more information, call the Library Director at 225-784-0260.
Iberville Parish Library
John James Clark,
Environmental Manager for the Iberville Parish Council, invites everyone to attend a free workshop on Louisiana Native Plants to be held at the Iberville Parish Library on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. This workshop is hosted by the Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program and the Iberville Parish Council Office. At noon, same date and place, an industry focused workshop, for nursery owners, landscapers, licensed arborists, and the like, is also offered. For more information please him at 225.687.5190 ext. 176 or via e-mail jclark@ibervilleparish.com

Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

The 5th Annual Yellow Leaf Arts Festival

October 27th and 28th, 2007 - 10:00 until 5:00

in the area in front of BirdMan Coffee, behind Magnolia Cafe'
St. Francisville, Louisiana

Artists from jewelry makers,painters, stained glass artists, photographers to woodcarvers will be here displaying and selling their work. Some artists will be demonstrating!

There will be live music off and on all weekend including on Saturday: 1:00 Annie Fergus, 2:00 Villanelle, 3:00 Kevin Johnson

On Sunday: 1:00 James Williams, 3:00 The West Feliciana Community Singers

Vibes in the 'ville" brings you 'Music under the Stars in Parker Park' with
The Fugitive Poets after the festival on saturday night from 6 - 9

MyrtlesHalloweenExtravaganza

This ever popular event will be held on Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, and, of course, Wednesday the 31st at 6pm. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis (cash or check) at the Front Gate, and the tours will be continuous until Midnight.

Varnedoe's will be serving an a la carte dinner in the Restaurant as well as providing Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, and beverages on the Courtyard.

Please call 225.635.6277 or 800.809.0565 or225.635.2635 with questions, to schedule a Private Tour, to make a reservation or purchase a ticket.

All Hallow's Eve of the 1800s

Halloween Traditions at Oakley House
Office of State Parks

All Hallows Eve
Oakley House
Audubon State Historic Site
October 26, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., there will be an interactive program held through-out the grounds of Oakley illustrating Halloween practices of the 1800s in America. Included will be the origins of pumpkin carving and tales of mystery, apple bobbing, an old fashioned maze, plus games and treats for the whole family to enjoy.

There is a $2 admission to the program. Children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older) are admitted free.

Audubon SHS is located 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge near St. Francisville on La. 965 in West Feliciana Parish. For more information, call 1-888-677-2838 toll free or 635-3739 in the St. Francisville area.

Audubon Fall Festival

Audubon Fall Festival is a new event scheduled for October 26-28, 2007 at the West Feliciana Parish Sport Park. There will be lots of activities: tennis and softball tournaments, arts & crafts and vendor booths, a car show, hot air balloon and more at the West Feliciana Sports Park; a 5K run at The Bluffs Nature Trail; a Challenge of the Cooks and a Live Auction at the Parish Barn; and much, much more.

All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn. For more information, visit the "Events" link of the St. Francisville Festivals website at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or call (225) 635-0005

Movie Under the Stars

MONSTER HOUSE
by Laurie Walsh, Special Events
Friday, October 19, 2007

St. Francisville Main Street presents:

MONSTER HOUSE

Friday, October 19, 2007,
6:00 p.m.
Parker Park

We will have a costume parade for those who dress in Halloween costumes.
This year we will be decorating Trick or Treat Bags before the Movie.

Bring you chair and blanket and join the fun.

The admission is one canned good for the West Feliciana Parish Food Bank.

Concessions will be available by the Women's Service League to help fund their Philanthropic endeavors.

For more information please call Laurie Walsh St. Francisville Main Street 635-3873

Swing for Scholarships

Chamber of Commerce's Golf Tournament
Held Nov. 12, 2007
Location: The Bluffs Country Club
For more information and online
registration visit our website.

Nominations for Chamber Board Members

Nominations are now being received for Chamber Board Members. A package has been mailed from the Nomination Committee to all Chamber Members in good standing. Please call the office if you haven't received one. Forms must be signed and dated and returned by October 21st.

Bank of St. Francisville
by Chairman Laurie Walsh
Thursday, October 11

Bank of St. Francisville
5:30 p.m.

The Upcoming St. Francisville Chamber After Hours is being hosted by the Bank of St. Francisville on Thursday October 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
The Bank will present the renderings for the new renovation. Door Prizes from The Massage Clinic and Investment Professionals.

Fees are to the benefit of the St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce.

St. Francisville Chamber Members $5.00
Non-Chamber Members $10.00

We hope to see you there.

Candidate Forum #2

Governmental Relations Committee
by Chairman Mike Smith
"Save the Date"
Candidate Forum #2
Monday, October 8

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Free and open to the public
Come hear from the candidates how they want to move West Feliciana forward.

Sponsored by the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
For more information please call 635-6717

Words from the President

President Miles Higgins


It is with great excitement that the Board of the Greater St. Francisville Chamber announces the hiring of Molly Porter as our new Executive Director. Molly, her husband, David, and daughter Cora moved to St. Francisville from Baton Rouge in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to moving back to Louisiana she lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, San Francisco and Palo Alto, California. Molly is an attorney with a general practice in St. Francisville. She and her family attend Grace Episcopal Church and she belongs to our local Rotary Club. Molly is looking forward to meeting our members and working with the Board and members alike to further develop an active Chamber of Commerce for our community.

Candidate Forum 2

Governmental Relations Committee
by Chairman Mike Smith

"Save the Date"
Candidate Forum #2
Monday, October 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Free and open to the public

Come hear from the candidates how they want to move West Feliciana forward.

Sponsored by the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
For more information please call 635-6717

After Hours

Bank of St. Francisville
by Chairman Laurie Walsh

After Hours Thursday, October 11
Bank of St. Francisville
5:30 p.m.


The St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce will host their Chamber After Hours. Come by and see the Bank's renovation plans. Prizes from The Massage Clinic and Investment Professionals. Members $5.00 and Non Members $10.00.
Bring a Friend.

Nominations

Nominations for Chamber Board Members
by The Nominations Committee
Nominations are now being received for Chamber Board Members. A package has been mailed from the Nomination Committee to all Chamber Members in good standing. Please call the office if you haven't received one. Forms must be signed and dated and returned by October 21st.

Swing for Scholarships

Swing Golf Chamber of Commerce's Golf Tournament
Held; Nov. 12, 2007
Location: The Bluffs Country Club
For more information and online
registration visit our website.

Audubon Fall Festival

Audubon Fall Festival is a new event scheduled for October 26-28, 2007 at the West Feliciana Parish Sport Park. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tn. For more information, visit the "Events" link of the St. Francisville Festivals website at www.stfrancisvillefestivals.com or call (225) 635-0005.

Star Hill Sugar Mill Presentation

Archaeology Week * Wine and Cheese Reception
by Laurie Walsh

Thursday, October 4, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Old Market Hall

Learn about the archaeological dig at the site of the Star Hill Sugar Mill. In conjunction with Louisiana Archaeology Week, the West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission, West Feliciana Historical Society and St. Francisville Main Street are hosting the reception with its presentation of the findings of the recently completed archaeological investigation at Star Hill.

For more information on Archaeology Week, including other scheduled event both local and statewide, contact the Division of Archaeology at (225) 342-8170 or archaeology@crt.state.la.us. You can also access the schedule online at www.crt.state.la.us at the "Archaeology" link.

Movies Under the Stars

Showing of "Return to Halloween Town"
by Laurie Walsh, Special Events

Friday, October 19, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Parker Park
St. Francisville Main Street presents:

RETURN TO HALLOWEEN TOWN

Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat Bag Decorating


Admission is one canned good for the WFP Food Bank.
Conscessions by the Women's Service League.

Master Plan Kick-off

Master Plan Kick-Off Meeting
by Molly McGraw Porter, Director
The Kick-Off meeting for the Parishwide Comprehensive Master Plan was held last Thursday, September 27, at Hemingbough. There was a large turn out for the meeting which included a presentation by Fregonese Associates on the planning process itself and the importance of community involvement. FA is well-known for its pioneering and award-winning use of scenario planning in land use plans. For more about scenario planning, visit the FA website at www.frego.com/.

The first community workshop will be held on November 29th. As more information becomes available, it will be posted in the Chamber Newsletter.

Retirement Workshop

Monday, October 1, 2007

Estate Planning and Retirement Workshop
Implications of Assisted Living, Long Term Care,
Medicare and Medicaid

Molly Porter, of McGraw Porter Law Offices, LLC and Lance Paddock, a Certified Wealth Specialist with Peters Financial Group*, would like to announce their workshop covering Long-term Care concerns within the existing health care framework of Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Supplement Insurance and Part D Prescription Drug Services, along with information on choosing Long-Term Care Insurance Policies. The workshop is informative only, no products or policies will be offered to the participants for consideration. It will be held at Town Hall on Monday, October 1, 2007. Lunch will be provided by A Catered Affair beginning at 11:30 with the one-hour presentation commencing at noon. This workshop is free. Seating is limited, please RSVP to 784-8595.

Peters Financial Group has been assisting clients meet and exceed their retirement and estate planning goals over twenty-five years. Ms. Porter is well-versed in Medicare rules, regulations and its ever-changing services. In 1995-97, she specialized in Medicare compliance providing consulting services to owners and managers of home health agencies here and in Dallas. Her firm later specialized in pairing home health agencies with prospective purchasers, preparing due diligence team reports for the latter. Recognizing her reputation in this area, in 2004 the U.S. Justice Department (Dallas) requested her services as an expert witness in their prosecution of defendants charged with Medicare fraud.
* Securities offered through Dominion Investor Services, Inc.; Member FINRA/SIPC. www.finra.org

Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Bank of St. Francisville
Blood Drive - Terry Osterberger
1:30 - 6:00 pm

Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating
Our Lady of the Lake RMC
Blood Donor Center

Golf Tournament

Swing for Scholarships
Chamber of Commerce's Golf Tournament
Held; Nov. 12, 2007
Location: The Bluffs Country Club
For more information and online
registration visit our website.

2nd Candidate Forum

"Save the Date"
Candidate Forum #2
Monday, October 8
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Free and open to the public
Come hear from the candidates how they want to move West Feliciana forward
Sponsored by the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce
For more information please call 635-6717