HAHNVILLE – St. Charles Parish leaders in 2101, a century from now, will gain an insight of life nowadays, as a time capsule containing messages to the future will be sealed in April, to be opened in 100 years. The St. Charles Historial Foundation is sponsoring the time capsule and has invited letters from local, state and national office holders. Committee chairman John Polk, a board member of the Foundation, said the response from officials has been gratifying. So far, respondants include Gov. Mike Foster, Sen. Mary Landrieu, Sheriff Greg Champagne, Parish President Albert Laque, and several parish council members. The Foundation invited elected officials to write letters to their future counterparts, detailing their duties, the impact they’ve had in the community and their hopes for the future. “We really didn’t have any specific guidelines,” Polk added. “We asked the writers to share their ideas to make the project more individualized and informative for future citizens. Landrieu wrote in her letter: “I share my small part in Louisiana history by becoming the first woman from Louisiana elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate. “However, I hope I am remembered far more for my contribution to our country.” She added, “In all of my work, I have stood my belief that our nation can and should do a better job of expanding international trade, producing and conserving our environment, and educating our children for the global challenges they will face.” Foundation President Marilyn Richoux added, “Who better can explain the logic for their decisions and the goals they hope to attain than those who are leading the parish. She continued: “We all stand to gain some insight and, at the same time, consider what we each want our legacy to be 100 years from now. This is the time to begin working toward that end.” Polk said the Foundation is negotiating with the parish for placing the time capsule in the courthouse lobby. The container has already been fabricated by Cytec Industries in Waggaman. St. Charles Historial Foundation web site