STONEBRIDGE Property Owners Association
Volume 33, Number 1 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS September 2016
General Membership Meeting for Stonebridge Property Owners Association
September 21, 2016 at 7:00pm at Stonebridge Country Club tion or you see a violation of our restrictive hibited. The homes in this subdivision The President’s Corner covenants, please go to the website and click have large driveways allowing for room on ‘contact us’. You can leave a message and to park off the street. Please see Article 12 you will get a prompt response. We appreci- in SPOA Restrictive Covenants. As noted ate the input that you have sent us through above, to see these covenants go to the the website. It helps us to act quickly on an web site at Stonebridgesubdivision.com. issue. We also have a Facebook page and • Please try to pick up trash around the are a part of Nextdoor.com which is used front of your home. If you are walking the for information between residents. But if neighborhood, bring a bag with you and you have a specific problem that needs the deposit trash that you see in that bag. If we board’s help, using our website and clicking all do just a little, we will see a difference. on ‘contact us’ and sending the email gets • Please BAG your trash for the garbage to us faster and we can address it quickly. pickup and remember do not place it We are still working on replacing many of curbside before 4pm the day before pickup. the Stonebridge banners. We have attempted • Please leash and/ or fence your pets. There to remove all the torn banners from the light is a leash law in Jefferson Parish. Anytime poles and are replacing them. It seems the a dog is not confined to its owner’s property newest ones were not sewn properly and tore it must be on a leash not longer than six very soon after they were placed. I am hoping feet and under control. Also Jefferson Par- that the new ones will be in place very soon. ish has a “pooper-scooper” law. If your dog Being a volunteer group, our board works or cat “does its’ business” on public or pri- exceedingly hard taking on some challeng- vate property, you must clean it up prompt- ing and demanding tasks. We do this for ly and dispose of it in a sanitary manner. you, our neighbors and our neighborhood. • Please be reminded that if you own a Remember that the Stonebridge Security lot adjacent to the perimeter wall, THE District monies are spent solely on security WALL IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. items such as Security Guards, the gates, Please consult your homeowner’s insurance upkeep of the guard houses, Jefferson Parish policy for related coverage. If you have a Dear Residents, patrols, and cameras at different locations, falling/crumbling wall, loose bricks, or Summertime and the living is easy! Yes, that many monitors at different locations and the wall has fallen down, it is your re- is correct. We are so lucky to live in such a many other items. Without these funds, sponsibility to rebuild the wall in accor- wonderful neighborhood. I can’t say enough Stonebridge would not be the preeminent dance with SPOA restrictive covenants. amazing things about our incredible neigh- subdivision that we have chosen to inhabit. bors who are always willing to help. Our res- Your SPOA dues ($40 annually) are man- idents want to make sure that our subdivision I hope you were able to join us at our First aged by the elected Board of Directors for continues as the finest and safest that Jeffer- Annual Stonebridge Summer Fest. I would SPOA. The Stonebridge Property Owners’ son Parish and the entire region have to offer. like to thank everyone who supported the Association monies pay for attorney fees to The board truly thanks each and every one of event. We had a wonderful committee enforce our restrictive covenants, weekly you who calls or sends an email when you feel that worked very hard to make it a suc- lawn care, seasonal flowers, decoration of something is not right or if you see something cess. See our thank you to the members gardens, monuments, utilities, sprinklers, out of the ordinary in the neighborhood. Your of the committee elsewhere in this issue. beautification, street banners and Night eyes and ears have helped the board in moni- You might also check out the website on- Out Against Crime event. Liability Insur- toring and patrolling our subdivision. Please going for pictures from the fundraiser. ance and Accounting fees are shared with help us protect your property and ALWAYS the Security account. Financial Statements lock your car doors and your home. If you Please take a look at these points reminding are available at every General Membership see suspicious activities, please CALL 911. us of some simple rules and regulations which Meeting. The Board is mandated by State help to preserve our neighborhood’s integrity: Law to have a yearly audit of income and As a board, we appreciate the la- expenses for both accounts. Stonebridge bors you make on a daily basis by • Fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Property Owners’ Association Account and keeping your lawns well-manicured Jefferson Parish. We live in unincorpo- Stonebridge Security Taxing District are and your homes in good repair. rated Jefferson, even though our address separate accounts managed by one board, as Our SPOA Restrictive Covenants and Bylaws may say Gretna or Harvey. The address required by Jefferson Parish and the State of were developed as standards for our neigh- distinguishes which post office delivers Louisiana. Current law requires that we have borhood. We want to protect quality of life our mail. Sometimes a call to 911 to report one firm complete the Audit and another firm and property values. That is why all of you fireworks will help curb their use in our compile our quarterly and yearly Balance have decided to move into Stonebridge. subdivision. I want to remind everyone Sheets, 1099 and Federal/State Tax Reports. These restrictive covenants are enforced. If of the many fires caused by fireworks to you do not have a copy of the restrictive cov- homes every year, not to mention the many The Board looks forward enants/ bylaws, they are available to view on injuries involved. If you are discharging our web site at Stonebridgesubdivision.com. fireworks in an area where it is illegal and to seeing you at the Gener- Please also be aware that Jefferson Parish you cause a house to catch on fire, your al Membership Meeting Code Enforcement does regular sweeps insurance will not cover the damage. You Wednesday, September 21st at of our neighborhood. Remember to fol- may also receive a ticket. So you may want low Jefferson Parish rules and regulations to think long and hard before discharg- 7pm at Stonebridge Golf Club. also. The rules and regulations concern- ing fireworks where they are illegal. ing Jefferson Parish Code Enforcement • Remember that the Stonebridge Golf Thank you for your continuous support. can be found at municode.com. Course is PRIVATE PROPERTY. Riding bi- Let’s keep Stonebridge as the exception- Obey the speed limit signs and the stop cycles, riding privately owned golf carts and al subdivision we have come to know! signs in the neighborhood. Don’t let the jogging on the cart paths are prohibited. Jefferson Parish Traffic Division Dep- • Privately owned golf carts and unau- Suzanne Farrar, President uties surprise you with a ticket in your thorized vehicles are prohibited on SPOA Board of Directors own subdivision. It can happen. public streets. (Stonebridge streets) If you need to contact the board with a ques- • Parking on the street at night is pro-
PAGE 2 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 About Our Stonebridge Community Stonebridge, our monitored access, golf course community is a great place to live and raise a family in Jefferson Parish. Residents also tout they are enjoying retirement in Stonebridge.
The Jefferson Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) on its web- site home page gives shout-outs to the many advantages of doing business as well as living in Jefferson. JEDCO lists an educated workforce, excellent healthcare and proximity to several distinguished colleges and universities as just some of the many benefits of living, working and doing business in Jefferson.
Residents are proud to call Stonebridge in Harvey and unincorporated Gretna in Jefferson Parish home. The more than 950 families of Stone- bridge benefit from a beautiful, peaceful community, known as one of the best places to live in Jefferson and the region. Residents appreciate Stone- bridge security and the ongoing efforts of the neighborhood association with neighbors to keep our community and families safe. Located just 20 minutes from New Orleans CBD, Stonebridge is home to persons who work both in Jefferson and the Greater New Orleans area including downtown.
There are many exciting happenings on the West Bank of Jefferson including the development of the Churchill Technology and Business Park, the NOLA Motorsports complex - and the Delgado Community College River City Campus and School for Advanced Manufactur- ing coming to the Park.
Our area also boasts numerous nearby festivals adding to the quality of life Stonebridge residents enjoy including the Gretna Heritage Festival, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the West Jeff Family Fest, and the French Quarter Festival.
The above are just some of the reasons residents enjoy the Stone- bridge Golf Course Community. Have a favorite pastime? Enjoy area museums or sporting events? Played an especially fantastic golf game at Stonebridge recently? Tell us about your hobbies or interests for future newsletter columns. E-mail [email protected] the reasons you enjoy Stonebridge and living in Jefferson Parish Treasurer’s Report STONEBRIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION on the West Bank. PROFIT AND LOSS BY CLASSIFICATION January - June 2016 Proposed Candidates for SPOA Board Slate The SPOA Board of Directors submits the following slate of pro- posed candidates for office:
Board Officers: President: Suzanne Farrar Vice-President: Gary Shuford Treasurer: Open Secretary: Claudia Rivera Guardhouse Maintenance
Board Members: Dawn Peterson Rachel Fleetwood Norwood Norris
The election of officers and members of the SPOA Board will take place at the September General Membership Meeting. The Board requests any additional nominations for the SPOA Board of Offi- cers and Members be e-mailed to [email protected] or provided by ‘Contact Us’ on the SPOA website. Please note, an individual may not be nominated without his or her consent. Further, as per SPOA bylaws, nominations will not be accepted from the floor the night of the General Membership meeting.
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A Note From Our New Volunteer Editor In Memory of
Dear Neighbors, Detective David F. Michel, Jr. As a longtime resident of Stonebridge (along with my husband The Stonebridge community remembers Lionel, children and grandchildren), I volunteered to help with Detective David F. Michel, Jr. and offers its the newsletter knowing we haven’t had one for some time. I condolences to his family and to the men and women hope others will volunteer to also help out with this project. We of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. hope to have a minimum of two issues yearly including stand- ing articles such as the Security News column, the Financial Thank you, Detective Michel. We will always remember you. Report and a Message from your SPOA president.
The Stonebridge Security Newsletter is just one form of com- munication for our community. The Board of the SPOA has Membership and SPOA Pride many forms of communication including social media, elec- The SPOA has nearly 670 neighbors in Stonebridge who have tronic message boards at both entrances, the website (www. paid their association dues. These neighbors constitute the stonebridgesubdivision.com), periodic message signage at the SPOA membership. The Board would like to take this oppor- entrances and periodic direct mail. E-mails also are sent to paid tunity to thank the residents who have already sent in their $40 SPOA members as e-mail addresses are captured in this regard. annual SPOA fees. Your pride and participation are making a The SPOA encourages you to be on the alert to communica- difference. To those who have yet to join, we welcome you and tions offered in these manners. look forward to your being part of a thriving neighborhood association. Your neighborhood wants and needs your involve- In this issue, there’s also a column about “Nextdoor.” While not ment and participation. a vehicle of the SPOA Board, please check out the article about this informative means of communication. Elsewhere in the With 924 resident homes (Not counting empty lots or homes), newsletter, your president also offers her e-mail address such as we can be even stronger. With warm weather, many of our in the column about the upcoming Board Officer and Member neighbors are outside. Meet and greet. Find out if they are elections. There’s also a contact information list for the officers members of the association. If not, invite them to participate and committee chairs of the association. and share the benefits of having a strong neighborhood associ- ation. Together, we can make our neighborhood a better place This newsletter is yours, the SPOA. We welcome your human to live. interest story leads and ideas. Our special focus for this pub- lication is security, safety and quality of life. There are many Having a strong neighborhood association gives our commu- hardworking and optimistic residents in our neighborhood nity a strong voice. Our association has maintained two-way sharing their ideas and talents. I hope the newsletter can be a communication between our local government and our resi- medium to highlight some of the wonderful ways our neigh- dents. Local officials from Jefferson Parish and the Sheriff’s Of- bors are making a difference. Stonebridge is home to many fice as well as our state representative have often attended our volunteers who touch our lives in the neighborhood and our neighborhood meetings. In fact, even with their busy sched- region. We look forward to highlighting these men, women and ules, it’s rare not to have them honor us with their presence and their children with shout outs over coming issues and especial- support. We appreciate their visits and taking questions at our ly will appreciate knowing more about their efforts to keep our meetings. community a safe and secure one. The officers, committee chairs and members of our neighbor- I’d like to thank Cathie Gerrets, Stanton Salathe, Celeste Norris, hood association committees of the SPOA are all volunteers. Julie Taylor, Therese Juneau and Bethany Vincent who gra- We take this time to say thank you for the time put into the ciously said “Yes!” to being contributing writers. News for your organization on behalf of the residents of Stonebridge. Can’t get newsletter will come from many sources including clubs based to a meeting? Do you reach out to a neighbor who perhaps did? in the neighborhood such as the Garden Club and the Book That might just be another way of keeping informed on current Club. Celeste and Cathie have already provided help in this happenings in the subdivision. Want to volunteer? Reach out to issue for the Book Club and “Nextdoor” information respec- the SPOA board to learn ways to become involved. tively. To our many volunteers, we say thank you! Small or large, the Until next time, miles of smiles to all our neighbors, many things you help with are important to our community. In the words of Oscar Wilde, “the smallest act of kindness is worth Jennifer Steel-Bourgeois more than the grandest intention.” [email protected] PAGE 4 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 Nextdoor Stonebridge… Share Helpful Information Where did it come from….What is it…. • Answer fellow members’ questions. How do I join? • Share information about crime and safety issues. • Recommend local businesses and services (without spam- Where Did it Come From? ming or inappropriate self-promotion). Cathie Gerrets, a long time Stonebridge residents and local Re- • Sell, share, or give away personal items that you no longer altor introduced Stonebridge to the Nextdoor Community by want or need. signing up to launch the site. In order to get the site to go live • Discuss community issues (but avoid campaigning). she convinced 10 Stonebridge friends to sign up for the site in • Spread the word about local events. February of 2015. It is currently at 452 members and growing! • Provide support to fellow members in need.
What is it? Honestly Represent Yourself Nextdoor is the private social network for our neighbors and • Use your real name, not an alias, pseudonym, or abbrevia- our community. It’s the easiest way for us to talk online and tion. make all of our lives better in the real world. And it’s free. • Join as an individual not as a couple, family, or organization. • Take the time to add a photo and to fill out your profile We are Using Nextdoor to: • Quickly get the word out about a break-in How do I join? • Track down a trustworthy babysitter Simply go to www.Nextdoor.com. Just enter your address and • Find out who does the best paint job in town email info and it will take you to the Sign Up Page. For ad- • Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog ditional info, please contact [email protected] or at • Find a new home for an outgrown bike 504-439-8464. • Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name Nextdoor’s mission is to use the power of technology to build Jane O’Brien Chatelain stronger and safer neighborhoods. West Bank Regional Library Privacy: Fences are sometimes necessary. But online privacy is always Conveniently located near Stonebridge, necessary. Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kinds of A Place Waiting to be Explored things we would be okay sharing with our neighbors in person. When is the last time you Here’s How: visited the public library? • Every neighbor has to verify their address. Here, you’ll find a treasure • Every neighbor signs in with their real name. Just like in trove of literary delights. person. Conveniently located on • You choose where your information is shared Manhattan Boulevard, • Our website is protected by password and encrypted by the Jane O’Brien Chate- HTTPS. lain West Bank Regional • They never share our info with advertisers. Library is literally located just blocks away from our Nextdoor Guidelines for Neighborly Behavior Stonebridge community. West Bank Regional’s Treat Everyone With Respect 35,000 square feet of space • Assume good intentions in others and give them the benefit is certainly a special place of the doubt. housing non-fiction and • Disagree without being disagreeable; focus on issues, not fiction books for all ages personal attacks. Do not use profanity. including children and teens, magazines, microfilm, books on • Practice moderation and do not over post in a way that tape and much more. For residents doing research, there’s a dominates conversations. Reference area. Stonebridge residents may also enjoy checking • Send private messages or post to a Group when a limited out the Special Collection Rooms including genealogy mate- audience is more appropriate. rials and the Louisiana collection of books and information • Messages that are discriminatory or contain racial profiling written by Louisiana authors. Find out more including library are expressly prohibited. hours and special programs at www.jplibrary.net.
SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 5 Disaster Planning and You: Info, Planning Can be Lifesaving
Disaster Planning saves lives. Your preparations for potential hazards including hurricanes can help your own family as well as your neighbors. Whether you’ve faced hurricanes or other disasters before - or if you’re new to our community and this happens to be your very first hurricane season in South Louisiana, chances are there’s something to be learned from our local, state and federal agencies which provide a myriad of resources. Websites/web pages you may find valuable include:
1. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management website including:ttp://gohsep.la.gov/PREPARE/ h EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS-GUIDE 2. Entergy: http://www.entergystormcenter.com/rss.aspx?region=LA 3. Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov 4. Family Emergency Plan emergency cards and disaster assistance information: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ 5. Jefferson Parish Emergency Management All Hazards Preparedness Guide and other valuable community information: http://www.jeffparish.net/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3792 6. JP Emergency Alert system: Sign up at www.jeffparish.net or https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736721515#/ login Note: If you work in another parish, also visit that parish’s website for helpful information about your community of resi- dence. 7. American Red Cross free mobile apps and emergency preparedness info: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/pre- pare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps and http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Download-Red-Cross-Apps-during-Nation- al-Preparedness-Month (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, first aid, all-inclusive other) 8. Weather maps: www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 9. Louisiana State Police Emergency Preparedness Guides: http://www.lsp.org/lcadeg.html 10. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office safety tips:ttps://www.jpso.com/ h
This list compiled by West Jefferson Medical Center Community Relations 2016. Check websites for current and/or updated information ongoing.
Stonebridge Garden Club
The Stonebridge Garden Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. Each month, a member opens her home for our meeting, and other members prepare a fabulous lunch. We share horticulture and gardening information, community news, safety tips, and good times.
Officers for the 2016-2017 year are: Patsy Fogarty, Pres- ident; Gail Scandariato, Vice President; Therese Juneau, Treasurer; Bonnie Parker, Recording Secretary; Julie Taylor, Corresponding Secretary; DiAnn Ogan, Parliamentarian.
Our Program Committee ladies arranged great guest speak- with the Stonebridge Property Owner’s Association. The ers on bromeliads, vertical gardening, fall flower arrangements, Garden Club Beautification committee ladies work with the orchids, and field trips– Houmas House, Sculpture Garden, Association to maintain the seasonal flowers, trees and shrubs and Mardi Gras World. One of our community projects is at at entrances and exits to both sides of our subdivision. The the New Orleans Museum of Art -- arranging fresh flowers Garden Club has planted many trees in our neighborhood. All for the main entrance stairway. We encourage one another to Garden Club members are also HOA members. We ask all use organic products in our garden, and share our success or residents to support the SPOA. disappointments. Within Stonebridge, we recognize residents through the Garden of the Month award, and great Christmas Finally – did you know Stonebridge is a designated Bird Sanc- decorations. The ladies donate time and funds to local food tuary??? We hope everyone enjoys and protects the beauty of banks, animal shelters and other Westbank programs. our wildlife – not just the birds and ducks in your yard, but also the egrets, gray herons, pelicans, hawks and the occasional The most important endeavor is our horticulture partnership eagle in our trees, ponds and canals.
PAGE 6 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 Stonebridge Garden of the Month Awards
The Stonebridge Garden Club selects Garden of the Month honorees. Judging takes place the first week of the month, except December. In December (on the15th), the Garden Club judges for Christmas Decorations awarding several ribbons across the subdivision. All Stonebridge residents are eligible. It is not necessary for you to be home during judging. For Garden of the Month, a lovely sign will adorn the winning garden yard for 30 days, letting everyone know the Garden Club thinks your yard is beautiful. The Garden Club selects winners from both the Gretna and Harvey sides of the neighborhood. Beautiful gardens add to the char- acter of our neighborhood. Out for a brisk walk or run? Neighbors’ gardens help make our exercising outdoors even more inter- esting and enjoyable. Keeping our trees and bushes manicured can also contribute to the safety of our neighborhood. Thank you, neighbors, for showcasing your pride in Stonebridge and for participating in the Garden of the Month awards process by maintain- ing your landscapes. It shows.
Recent Garden of the Month Awards selected by the Stonebridge Garden Club:
June Garden of the Month - Harvey July Garden of the Month - Harvey Home of Deborah Robert at 3600 Lake Winnipeg Home of Karen Lambousy at 1804 Lake Superior
June Garden of the Month - Gretna July Garden of the Month - Gretna 1120 Lake Louise Home of Elizabeth and James Williams at 3616 Lake Michel
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SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 7 P.O. Box 1382 Harvey, Louisiana 70059-1382
From an historically acclaimed music family, Stone- bridge residents, the Humphrey’s, are especially active in charitable work for educational, music and the creative arts initiatives in the region. Karen recently completed six years of service on the Children’s Museum Board and Terrence serves on the NOCCA Institute Board of Direc- tors and the Board of Directors of Young Audiences.
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PAGE 8 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 Book Club News Stonebridge First Accredited USFL One of Stonebridge’s book Golf Facility in LA clubs, the Gumbo YaYa Book Footgolf new craze, gaining popularity across US Club, recently discussed What Was Mine by Helen Klein Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans is the first accredited Ross. The novel unravels the USFL golf facility in Louisiana, Stonebridge Golf Club General heartrending yet unsenti- Manager and Golf Pro, Jeff Dayton, says proudly. He explains mental tale of a woman who that the footgolf game is played on the golf course with a soccer kidnaps a baby in a super- ball. A new craze in golf and gaining popularity across the store—and gets away with it country, Dayton says millennials, tweens, and teens are espe- for twenty-one years. cially enjoying this relatively new physical sport, a hybrid of golf and soccer. Lucy Wakefield is a seemingly ordinary woman who does The cups are 22 inches in diameter and the game is played in something extraordinary in a the same manner as the game of golf. Proper etiquette and desperate moment: she takes conduct are musts of the game. Having fun is the end result. a baby girl from a shopping Stonebridge currently has a 9-hole course set up for enjoyment cart and raises her as her of foot golfers. Footgolf is available typically on weekdays any- own. It’s a secret she manages to keep for over two decades— time and weekends after 12:00 noon. Games are played usually from her daughter, the babysitter who helped raise her, family, in half the time as traditional golf. coworkers, and friends. When Lucy’s now-grown daughter Mia discovers the devastating truth of her origins, she is over- To get periodic updates on Footgolf, Dayton says providing whelmed by confusion and anger and determines not to speak your email will give you access to these and information on again to the mother who raised her. She reaches out to her birth other special events. mother for a tearful reunion, and Lucy is forced to flee to China to avoid prosecution. What follows is a ripple effect that alters Footgolf rates at Stonebridge are: the lives of many and challenges our understanding of the very meaning of motherhood. * 9 holes walking - $7 * 18 holes walking - $10 Author Helen Klein Ross, whose work has appeared in The * 9 or 18 holes with cart - $15 New Yorker, weaves a powerful story of upheaval and resilience told from the alternating perspectives of Lucy, Mia, Mia’s birth Soccer balls are available for rent ( $5 ) or for purchase ( $12). mother, and others intimately involved in the kidnapping. Footgolf is available for parties, team building, and corporate What Was Mine is a compelling tale of motherhood and loss, of events. For more information on Footgolf at Stonebridge, call grief and hope, and the life-shattering effects of a single, irrevo- 394-1300. cable moment. Thank you, Harvey and Terrytown Volunteer Fire Departments! Harvey and Terrytown fire companies service the respective sides of our subdivision. We’re fortunate in Stonebridge to have two fire stations nearby. They are located on Wall and Manhattan Boulevards. With fire prevention month (October) just around the corner, now’s also a time to say thanks to the many men and women who serve our community even putting themselves in harm’s way. Thank you, Harvey Volunteer Fire Company and Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department! You help protect our life and property.
Have you seen the recently installed fire hydrants with blue markers? They are certainly hard to miss. Here’s another way the Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department is helping protect residents of Stonebridge and our area. Thank you, Terrytown Volunteer Fire De- partment!
Becoming a volunteer firefighter is great way to serve our community. To explore volun- teering for the Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department, call (504) 349-5551 and to vol- unteer for the Harvey Volunteer Fire Company, call (504) 364-3766. As always, for fire, police and EMS emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 9 Out and About: A Spotlight on Neighbors
Resident Denise Wayne is President of the Professional Football Resident Ben Bourgeois of CBD Wealth Management is very Players Moms Association (PFPMA). She is the proud mother of active in his community. Ben is a longtime member of the Harvey Reggie Wayne, 6 time Pro-Bowl, who played with the Indianap- Canal Industrial Association, now the Westbank Business and olis Colts for 14 years. In July, Denise led the mothers’ local food Industry Association (WBIA). Ben heads up the WBIA’s Work- drive with Second Harvest of New Orleans and Acadiana. Here force Development Committee as its Chairman. Ben is also Board she’s shown wearing jersey number 87 greeting the Vincent and Chairman of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Charter School. To learn Bourgeois families, also of Stonebridge, in the initiative to fight more about either of these groups and Ben’s community work, visit hunger. Keep up the great work, Denise! Thank you also to all the www.athlosjp.org and www.harveycanal.org. neighbors who turned out to support the food drive!
Sherwood Parker of Parker’s Hair Styling and Barber Shop has Artist Terrance Osborne was an honoree at the Urban League volunteered with the Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department for 41 2016 Annual Gala celebrating the “Essence of New Orleans: Art, years. Yes, that’s 41 years and counting of volunteer service. Four Music and Culture”. In 2007, his Official Jazz & Heritage Festival decades later, he’s as active as ever in fire prevention and service. Poster quickly became one of the most sought after posters of the He is the current Assistant Chief of Station 54 in the 3300 block year. In 2008, Osborne partnered with Nike to design a poster and of Wall Boulevard and the department’s current Chairman of the the first New Orleans Air Force 1 tennis shoe. His association with Board. He is also current vice president and captain for the fire Nike lead to a relationship with the NBA Hornets and Osborne company and is a past president of the organization. Terrytown designed the first official Hornets poster. Be it art connoisseur Volunteer Department has actively participated in each of Stone- or causal collector, Terrance Osborne’s art continues to be highly bridge’s Nights Out Against Crime. Thank you, Sherwood Parker, sought after. for helping protect our lives and property!
PAGE 10 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 From the Desk of Christopher J. “Chris” Leopold, State Representative District 105
I appreciate the opportunity to be included in this newsletter for Stonebridge. It has been a pleasure representing you for the past five years.
Recently, I authored a bill, HB 785/ACT400, allowing your community to best choose it’s future. The homeowner’s asso- ciation and I worked very well together guiding this legisla- tion through the process. Senate President John Alario was also instrumental in getting this done.
Listed below are several capital outlay projects I thought Picture of Governor Edwards, Representative Leopold and you may be interested in. Even with financial challenges, the Mr. Ancil Taylor for the signing of HB 785/ACT 400 delegation was able to protect some projects for our area.
• Jefferson Parish - 728 Riverside Senior Center, Planning And Construction Jefferson 220,000 • Jefferson Parish - 737 Terry Parkway Drainage between Carol Sue Drive and Industry Canal ($500,000 Local Match) Jefferson 4,653,600
If my office can ever be of assistance, please feel free to contact us. I look forward to continuing to serve as your voice in Baton Rouge.
SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 11 From the Desk of 1st District Councilman Ricky Templet
Congratulations to the Stonebridge Civic Association and its residents for being one of the safest neighborhoods in Jefferson Parish. The Civic As- sociation is a proactive organization which took the initiative to purchase crime cameras to keep the neighborhood safe. Because of your vigilance and strength you continue to hold this title.
Below is a list of a few projects that will be impacting the Stonebridge area. I would like to give you an update on the status of these projects.
1. The Trapp Canal Improvement Project, a 14.7 million dollar project, jointly funded by Jefferson Parish and the Army Corps of Engineers, will decrease the risk of flooding to streets, homes, businesses, and infrastructures during a rainfall event. This project is projected to be completed in early 2017. 2. The Harvey Boulevard Extension project, a project that will connect Harvey Boulevard to Peters Road - from Manhattan to Peters Road is still in the State of Louisiana’s permitting Department. After the state approves the project we will begin acquiring right of ways. This project is still two years away from construction. 3. I am happy to report that the lights on Belle Chasse Highway will be activated within the next 4 weeks. This project aestheti- cally improves our community and more importantly brightly illuminates a major highway - promoting safer driving. 4. The $500,000 allocated to Manhattan Boulevard Street improvements - located from Lapalco to Harvey Boulevard - are 75% completed. More improvements for this area are scheduled to begin in 2017.
Please continue to be safe and vigilant - pay attention to the activity in your neighborhood. Keep doors to your homes, cars, garag- es, and sheds locked at all times. If you notice any suspicious activity call 911.
As always, it is an honor to serve the residents of Stonebridge on the Jefferson Parish Council. If your district office can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us at 364-2607.
Ricky J. Templet Councilman, District 1
SFumEmSTer SPOA President Suzanne Farrar, on behalf of the SPOA Board of Directors, gives a shout out to the Stonebridge Summer Fest Committee who worked very hard to make the first summer fest in the neighborhood a great success. Committee members at press time included the chairperson Stanley Hamidjaja and members Celeste Norris, Phil Colombo, Phyllis Alexander, Marjie Wiles, Gilda Joseph, Neels Schutte, John Maggiore, Donna Taylor, Otis Wafer, Jennifer Steel-Bourgeois, Stephanie Osborne, Claudia Rivera, Toni Baldini, Mary Van Wormer, Patsy Fogarty, Dick Domico, John Tauriac and Inge Hamidjaja.
Photo: Volunteers and Stonebridge residents Stanley and Inge Hamidjaja poised to sell Summer Fest tickets. ank the members of the Committee for giving up your Saturday for your neighbors!
PAGE 12 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 From the Desk of Chris Roberts, Councilman at Large: Coastal Restoration Flood Project
Several recent coastal restoration projects provide an added level of flood protection for the west bank of Jefferson Parish. The Mississippi Long Distance Sediment Pipeline, south of Lafitte, pumped sediment 12 miles, from the river through Plaquemines Parish and into Jefferson Parish, building a 44 acre platform from the river to the Barataria Bay Waterway, providing a pipeline ac- cess corridor that can be used for future marsh creation using river sediment. The project created 415 acres (the equivalent of 548 football fields) of marsh in what was once open water, and re-es- tablished a contiguous reach of vegetated wetlands along the eastern side of the Barataria Land- bridge, providing another speed bump that takes pressure off our levees. The project provides an additional layer of defense for the levee system that now surrounds populated areas of the west bank to the north of Lafitte. The project was funded by the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP), a program that provided a share of oil and gas revenue to the state and parishes. The bulk of the $66.1 M project was paid by the state with its CIAP allocation and state surplus funds, with Jefferson, Plaquemines and Lafourche parishes each contributing about $1 million of their CIAP allocations. Jefferson Parish continues to aggressively pursue RESTORE Act and other potential funding to continue the Mississippi River Long Distance Sediment Pipeline westward into Lafourche Parish. In an effort to have the project shovel ready when funding becomes available, Jefferson Parish has taken the initiative to fund the design, engineering and permitting of the project, which is nearly completed.
The access corridor has already been used to construct the Bayou Dupont Marsh and Ridge Creation, a Coastal Wetlands Plan- ning, Protection & Restoration Act (CWPPRA) project that used river sediment to create marsh and help re-establish the bank of Bayou Dupont as well as the Barataria Landbridge. It is the first CWPPRA project to include a few feet of extra height - enough to rebuild a ridge. The extra height begins to reassemble a natural ridge that once ran north of Barataria Bay, separating salt water marsh from fresh water areas. NOAA Fisheries plans to build a forested area on the new ridge. The $38.3 M project was funded with federal and state dollars.
Starting in mid-July 2016, the corridor will be used to create another CWPPRA Project, the Bayou Dupont Sediment Delivery Marsh Creation No. 3 & Terracing, which will create 133 acres of marsh in Jefferson Parish and 26,379 linear feet of terraces in Plaquemines Parish at a cost of $18.7 M in federal and state funds.
These marsh creation projects are the latest in a string of projects employing a dredge on the Mississippi near the Alliance Refinery south of Belle Chasse. The fol- lowing CWPPRA projects, fund- ed with federal and state monies, have already been constructed in this area:
• Bayou Dupont Sediment Delivery System ($26.8 M) • South Shore of the Pen Shoreline Protection and Marsh Creation ($17.5 M)
All of the above projects, coupled with work being done on the barrier islands, are restoring and conserving critical wetlands, cut- ting down the number of avenues water has to reach the west bank of Jefferson Parish, which aids in protecting the area from storm surge.
SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 13 News From the Security Director by Gary Shuford I am happy to report that all has been quiet with security matters in our subdivision. For the past six months (January through June, 2016) our calls for service to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has been very low. Stonebridge remains the safest neighborhood in Jefferson Parish. Below are our crime stats for the last six months:
Residential Burglar Alarms 141 Vehicle Burglaries 5 Request for Medical Services 43 Residential Fire Alarms 9 Theft 1 Theft (exterior of vehicle) 1 Keep Vehicles Locked to Prevent Theft Criminal Damage to Property 2 Trespassing 1 Are your vehicles locked in your driveway? Car thefts are some Traffic Stops 40 of the most common crimes in America, many sources say. Awareness matters. Law enforcement officials will be the first So far this year the biggest complaint I have received from residents to mention the importance of locking our vehicles. Our auto pertains to vehicles speeding and driving recklessly through the clubs and auto insurance companies will also offer information subdivision. A few months back we brought in a few JPSO Traffic to prevent theft as well as other car safety tips. Here are a few of Deputies to address the situation. Many violators were ticketed for the tips: traffic infractions during that period. I have also asked that our regular detail deputies proactively enforce traffic violations during Keep our vehicles locked and secure at all times their patrol of our subdivision. Never leave a motor vehicle running Don’t keep valuables in our cars or trucks The number of vehicles being burglarized has dramatically de- creased this year. For those that were burglarized, the residents had Be mindful of the many other ways we prevent crimes of op- left his/her vehicle unlocked. I urge all residents to please report any portunity in our driveways and during our travels. Check out suspicious persons and vehicles to the Sheriff’s Office immediately. your own auto club’s or insurance firm’s websites for other car theft prevention as well as safety tips. This is just another way of Stonebridge currently employs eight (8) Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s keeping our neighborhood and our property secure. Thank you Office deputies for our private patrol detail and six (6) Weiser neighbor Sean Lusk for reminding us to keep our vehicle doors Security Officers to maintain our security gates. The deputies patrol locked. approximately 40 to 45 hours a week in marked police vehicles. We try to hire traffic deputies from time to time to handle traffic com- plaints in the neighborhood. However, it is hard for us to compete JPSO on Crime Prevention and Safety with higher paying details and federal overtime grants that the deputies receive. Stonebridge is known as one of the safest neighborhoods in the Greater New Orleans Region. The neighborhood association Our Weiser Security Officers maintain both guard stations seven thanks the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and its deputies for days a week with a varying schedule throughout the week. The secu- their role in helping to keep our neighborhood and community rity officers are all hard working and have a difficult job to perform. safe. Their duties would be easier if you inform your guests to please check in with the guards as they enter the subdivision. The officers Families can learn more about safety and prevention of crime are also now issuing the new red Stonebridge vehicle sticker. These to help their loved ones and neighbors. On its website, JPSO stickers no longer have “Stonebridge” written on them. It is merely offers citizens a wide variety of helpful crime prevention and the Stonebridge bridge logo in a bright red color (easier for the se- safety information including: curity officers to see when entering the subdivision). You may stop by your security station and have the new sticker placed on your Personal tips for malls and shopping - https://www.jpso. vehicle. Only one sticker can be issued at a time and you must show com/155/Personal-Tips---Mall-Shopping proof that the vehicle is registered to a resident in our subdivision. Protection of property - https://www.jpso.com/156/Protect- The Harvey Exit Gate went through an extensive overhaul last year. ing-Your-Property Since replacing the gate mechanism the system has been operating nearly flawlessly. Occasionally the system will get stuck in the open Drug abuse information and protection - https://www.jpso. position due to an error code warning. Our gate repair service com/166/Drug-Abuse-Information-Prevention quickly responds to my calls and will service the gate whenever required. And several other safety topics and tips - https://www.jpso. com/177/Safety-Tips-Information We will soon have more news on our National Night Out Against Crime event and Halloween. Until then please take time to stop and The JPSO has several programs in place to promote self-aware- thank our security officers and JPSO Deputies for the service they ness and safety. Their Community Relations Divisions wel- provide to our subdivision. They are one of the reasons that Stone- comes calls at 504 376-2401 for more information on crime bridge will stay the safest neighborhood in Jefferson Parish. prevention and safety. PAGE 14 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS Perhaps you have a need, a compliment or a concern for an outside agency. Here’s a list of numbers to assist you:
SPOA Board of Directors and Committees Security Committee & Camera Systems Gary Shuford 504-812-5987 Board Officers Sean Lusk President, Suzanne Farrar 504-494-1045 Vice-President, Gary Shuford 504-812-5987 Special Events Treasurer, Open Rachel Fleetwood 504-782-3961 Secretary, Claudia Rivera 504-376-4515 SPOA Bookkeeper/Membership Members Patsy Fogarty 504-392-3399 Dawn Peterson 504-366-3039 Rachel Fleetwood 504-782-3961 Police, Fire, Ambulance/EMS 9-1-1 Norwood Norris 504-982-4776 Atmos Entergy (Gas) 800-547-4321 Animal Shelter Jefferson Parish 504-349-5111 Committees and Committee Members Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 800-232-4636 Code Enforcement/Inspection Jefferson Parish 504-364-3500 Architectural Control Drainage Department Jefferson Parish 504-437-4939 Ancil Taylor 504-259-1801 Entergy Customer Service 800-368-3749 Norwood Norris 504-982-4776 Electricity Power Outages 800-968-8243 Jim Juneau 504-365-1997 Mosquito Control Jefferson Parish 504-366-0084 Water Department Jefferson Parish 504-349-5086 Beautification Committee Progressive Waste Solutions 504-254-2494 Patsy Fogarty 504-392-3399 Elected Officials Guardhouse Maintenance Parish President, Michael Yenni 504-364-2700 John Maggiore 504-367-6164 1st District Councilman, Ricky Templet 504-364-2607 Councilman at Large, Chris Roberts 504-364-2616 Legal Clerk of Court, Jon Gegenheimer 504-364-2900 David Colvin (consultant only) 504-367-9001 District Attorney, Paul Connick 504-368-1020 Andre Guichard 504-366-6180 Jefferson Parish Sheriff, Newell Normand 504-363-5500 State Representative, Chris Leopold 504-393-5649 Newsletter State Senator, John Alario 504-340-2221 Jennifer Steel-Bourgeois (editor) 504-232-4641 US Congressman, Cedric Richmond 202-225-6636 US Senator, David Vitter 202-224-4623 Restrictive Covenants US Senator, Dr. Bill Cassidy 225-929-7711 Jim Juneau 504-365-1997
Garbage Collection Holidays
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON PARISH AND THE TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE
BLAST Residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish (Unincorporat- ed Jefferson Parish includes Stonebridge) and the Town of FROM THE Jean Lafitte should be aware that if one of their bi-weekly garbage collection days falls on one of the holidays listed below. Garbage will not be collected on the holiday, but will PAST instead be picked up on the next scheduled garbage col- lection day for that neighborhood. Garbage should not be placed curbside prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the Guess who this next regularly scheduled garbage collection. Stonebridge neighbor • New Year’s Day, January 1st each year is in the decades old • Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday of January photo shown here. Guess right and be entered • Mardi Gras Day (Tuesday) into a drawing for complimentary lunch for two • Independence Day, July 4th each year • Labor Day - the first Monday of September each year at Cafe Hope. Email your entry to grannyjen@ • Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday of November cox.net . • Christmas Day, December 25th each year
SEPTEMBER 2016 STONEBRIDGE SECURITY NEWS PAGE 15 P.O. Box 1382 Harvey, Louisiana 70059-1382
STONEBRIDGE... A GREAT COMMUNITY TO LIVE AND RAISE YOUR FAMILY
Stonebridge Subdivision is a restricted access community of over 900 homes, within 20 minutes of downtown New Orleans.