[StBernard] signs in the parish

[Westley Annis]

Sam,
 
The sign issue is not just about the clutter in the medians, nor the problem
of the signs winding up in the street, nor the potential damage that loose
signs can cause, like the one that flew into my car.  The plan is to collect
the signs and allow a single point of display probably by the Walmart where
many people look for information.  Also a resource guide will be put
together based on the signs and those legitimately registered buisinesses
will be included in the publication.  Your concern about operating
businesses being recognized is understood, but signage for an operating
business in front of the business is not the same issue as the multiplicity
of signs being scattered.  This will actually give notice of which
buisinesses are legit and which ones are not.
 
I know you addressed your comments to Westley and the others, but thought
you may be interested in some formal feedback as well.

Craig
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Westley,
Im writing to ask what your feelings are about the proposal that the 
council asked the administration to pickup the signs in the neutral 
grounds. My observation is that most of the signs in the parish are 
from businesses that were not in the parish before Katrina and whom 
will not stay for long after the work runs out. Lawyers sueing someone, 
Gutting companys, Contractors. Actually, those guys even serve a 
purpose to the community at this time. But what about the businesses 
that were here before the storm,..... Shortys PoBoy, Smoothie King, 
Discount Tires, Pakenham Repair, 5 star Car Wash in Arabi, Biamonte 
Electric and me, Dittos, just to name a few. We are all trying to 
reopen in new or temporary locations. How are we gonna get the message 
out. The signs are also put up by the parish...the military...church 
groups..all over the parish. Each of the above groups, I have made 
signs for. Right now, the only printing any customers want are business 
cards and signs. I can hardly make a living. Im going to open in the 
Licciardi building in January. How will i advertise. I put out 50 signs 
and I wouldn't have a customer if not for the signs. The signs are the 
lifeblood of our communication for now...and its hardly worth 
mentioning that they are dirtying our parish. That 's laughable at 
best. I would appreciate any comments your followers have on the 
subject.
Sammie Catalanotto
Dittos Printing
504-296-9501 Mobile
504-837-5940 Office
504-837-5942 Fax