June 2014 - Park Timbers

January 2014
Park Timbers
PARK TIMBERS
Gracious Southern Living
In A Covenant Restricted Community
The Park Timbers Homeowners Association would like
to thank the following members of the 2013 Board who have
completed their term of services. We appreciate their years of
service and dedication to our community. We wish them all
the best for this upcoming year.
Pamela Lormand,
President
Dwight Barnes,
Vice-President
Karen Lodrig,
Architectural
Control Chairman
Inside this issue
Treasurer Wade Ponthier giving outgoing
President Pamela Lormand a token of our
appreciation for all she has done for the
Park Timbers community.
2013 Night Out Against .............. 9
2014 Homeowner Maintenance . 5
2014 Membership Directory ....... 2
Address for HOA Dues ................ 13
Thank you to the following people who will be serving as
officers on the Park Timbers Homeowners Association Board
for 2014.
Architectural Control Com. ......... 4
Board Meetings ......................... 6
Covenant No-Nos and Must........ 13
Important Numbers ................... 2
President: Jim Wessel
(495-4900, upci1941@yahoo.com)
A Luminous Christmas Eve.......... 7
Mardi Gras Parade Sch ............... 12
Membership Committee ............ 3
Vice President: Donna Mercer
(433-1011, dmercer5@cox.net)
Newsletter Sponsors .................. 14
Park Timbers Garden Club .......... 3
Park Timbers Swim..................... 6
Secretary: Kathy Low
(394-3877, KLLOW@bellsouth.net)
Project Reminders...................... 12
PTHA Security Report ................. 5
Thank You to Our 2013............... 8
Treasurer: Wade Ponthier
(394-7733, ponthier@bellsouth.net)
The Results Are In! ..................... 10
Winter Club Membership ........... 11
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2014 Membership
Directory
We anticipate getting the
2014 Directory out no later
than first of February. In view
of this, we would like you to
check your entry in the 2013
book and let us know if you
have any corrections,
changes or additions. Please
get any changes to us no
later than January 25, 2014.
(mstreva@bellsouth.net or
hingle@sstar.com)
Many thanks!
Important Numbers
To report blight or unkempt
homes:
Code Enforcement,
658-4945 or 311
To report problems with trees
in cul-de-sacs or signage:
Parks & Parkways, 658-3200
To report problems with raised
man-hole covers:
Public Works, 658-8000
To report non-emergency
police matters:
Fourth District, 821-2222
To report issues pertaining to
violations (like RV parking on
street, cars parked on street
for more than 24 hours, junk
piled in yards, violations of
City Ordinances, etc.):
Quality Life Officer
Alvin Walton, 658-6040,
awalton@nola.gov
All issues pertaining to streets,
problems with lights, etc.:
Councilmember
Kristin Palmer, 658-1030,
kgpalmer@nola.gov
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Thank you to the following people who will be serving on
the Park Timbers Homeowners Association committees for
2014.
Architectural Control: chairman Scott Saremba (394-7534,
scott.saremba@BOEM.gov), with Yvette Ponthier (3932730, ponthier@bellsouth.net)
Maintenance: chairman Bill Alt (433-2550, billalt@att.net),
with Troy Crowder (393-0402, troycrowder@cox.net)
Security: chairman Mort Kelly (394-9909,
mortimorekelly@cox.net), with Drew Mouton (975-2003,
drew@mouton.org)
Covenants: chairman Bruce Mears (427-4745,
bwmptwatch@cox.net), with Linda Reimonenq (392-2476,
LReimonenq@yahoo.com)
Publicity: chairman Leslie Merritt (433-4228,
merritt@jesuitnola.org), with Drew Mouton (975-2003,
drew@mouton.org)
Community Center: chairman Greg Merritt (433-4228,
gregmerritt@bellsouth.net), with Bill Alt (433-2550,
billalt@att.net), Troy Crowder (393-0402,
troycrowder@cox.net), and John Moore (298-5964,
jmoore720@yahoo.com)
Budget & Finance: chairman Donna Mercer (433-1011,
dmercer5@cox.net), with Bill Alt(433-2550, billalt@att.net),
Wade Ponthier (394-7733, ponthier@bellsouth.net), and
Doriane Lewis (918 850-2875, lewisdm101@gmail.com)
Treasurer Wade Ponthier
giving incoming Jim Wessel a
token of our appreciation as
he returns as President of the
Park Timbers Homeowners
Association for 2014.
Membership Committee
We welcome the following new residents into our neighborhood:
William Nguyen and Lan Tran - 56 Grand Canyon Drive
Shandrika Williams - 60 Grand Canyon Drive
Akram and Leena Elaiyan - 39 Yellowstone Drive
Norbert and Krystal Henry - 4021 Lennox Boulevard
As Park Timbers Subdivision is a Covenant Protected Community, it is our responsibility to
furnish all new residents with copy of our Covenants and Bylaws so they are aware of the
guidelines which we adhere to. We, along with the help of our area Block Captains, keep up with
those residents leaving and new ones moving in throughout the year. We also maintain a yearly
Membership Directory for the exclusive use of our residents with various contact numbers, email
addresses, employers, etc., thus we need to get new residents information for inclusion in the
Directory.
Earlier this year, the Board changed the date of issuance of the Directory from early in the
year to April; however, that decision has been reversed. We now plan to get it out as early as
possible after the first of the year. Once again, we request that you please check your entry in
the 2013 book to verify all your information is correct.
REMINDER: ANY CHANGES, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, ETC.
YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IN THE DIRECTORY,
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL EITHER MYSELF, TREVA RAGLAND, OR DIANE HINGLE.
THANK YOU!
Treva Ragland at 392-9772 or mstreva@bellsouth.net
Diane Hingle at 391-0473 or hingle@sstar.com
Park Timbers Garden Club
The Park Timbers Garden Club held their own internal
food drive just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, delivering
almost 200 items to the United Churches of Algiers.
Gardens of the month are:
Oct - Gerald and Noreen Duhon, 11 Park Timbers Drive
Nov - James Moore, 4007 Lennox Boulevard
The Park Timbers Garden Club meets on
the second Wednesday of the month in members'
homes at 10:00 a.m. We welcome all with an
interest! While the focus of the Garden Club is
Park Timbers, membership to interested
nonresidents is welcome. For more information,
call Donna Mercer at 433-1011.
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Architectural Control Committee
Remember that the Covenants require that you obtain Architectural Control Committee
approval prior to the work beginning. Unfortunately, not all projects are approved, and obtaining
approval prior to work saves both you and the Board tine and money as projects that are not
approved must be corrected.
If you are not sure if your project needs approval, you should check with the Architectural
Control Committee before commencing your endeavor. That way you can be assured of compliance
with the Covenants and By-laws.
Once your project is approved by the ACC, please exercise good neighbor “etiquette” and
inform your neighbors of any project that you are undertaking (especially for big ones). This helps
the Board in fielding complaints from neighbors!
Here are some examples of projects (but not limited to this list) that would need approval by
the Architectural Committee:
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12)
Painting and changing any color on the outside of your house (including the
trim, shutters, gutters, and garage doors),
Any additions to the structure (e.g. patios, walkways, storage sheds, pools),
Play houses/structures, swing sets, tree houses,
Gazebos,
Saunas and hot tubs,
Awnings and shutters,
Additions/conversions,
Fencing, balcony railings,
Doors (colors, associated framing and trim),
Driveway or sidewalk re-paves from “P” gravel (w/rocks) to smooth concrete,
etc.,
Solar power panels,
House-raising.
The Committee would like to receive requests at least 14 days before the commencement of
your project. Most often the approval time is much shorter, but the extra time may allow for
additional review or discussion, if needed.
Direct all Architectural Control approval requests to Scott Saremba at 22 Yosemite Drive,
by email at scott.saremba@boem.gov, after 2/28/2014 spsaremba@aol.com, or by phone at 9120724 or to Yvette Ponthier at 30 Yosemite Drive, by email at parktimberhoa@bellsouth.net or by
phone at 393-2730. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The Committee would like to thank all residents that sent in their project plans before the
commencement of their work. Your compliance with our Constitution and By-Laws is very much
appreciated.
Also, as the newly elected Chair of the Architectural Control Committee, I would like to
extend a thanks to Karen Lodrig who chaired the ACC for two years and has moved to the Gentily
Area. Thankfully Yvette continues to serve on the Committee, and her guidance and assistance if
very much appreciated as I learn the ins and outs of the position.
Good Luck with all of your home projects! Scott P. Saremba
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PTHA Security Report
Unfortunately, at the end of December, during the holiday season, Park Timbers
residents saw several car break-ins and one car theft. The car theft occurred in the evening
on December 26 on Yellowstone. The resident’s car was stolen out of her driveway. Three
other incidents occurred on December 29, wherein those cars were rifled through, but no
theft of the car or personal belongings was noted. Two of the cars were park in the driveway
along side the back of the homes.
The police have been notified, and the Security Chairman is attempting to meet with
the NOPD regarding the incidents. If you have any information that can assist, please call
the Security Chairman, Mort Kelly, at 394-9909.
Additionally, on January 9, the Board was made aware of car break-ins on Lennox
(occurring on January 8) and Lakewood Estates. Approximately 10-12 cars were broke in—
almost all were unlocked and items were stolen from the vehicles.
On January 12, a resident on Yellowstone Drive reported that his truck had been
stolen out of his driveway at approximately 4:00 that morning. The night before (January 11)
the same resident’s cars had been rifled through. The thief returned the next night to steal
the truck. The police caught up with the thief after he crashed the vehicle but he was not
apprehended as he fled the scene on foot.
This increase in car thefts and car break-ins in the area has seemingly not decreased
in nearly a month. Please remember to lock your cars at night. Remove anything of value
from the vehicle and from eyesight in the vehicle. And, above all else, stay vigilant!
2014 Homeowner Maintenance Dues
Maintenance dues are a covenant protected mandate and legal obligation for all Park
Timbers homeowners. If you have not yet paid your 2014 Homeowners Maintenance Dues,
payment must be made before June 30, 2014 to avoid the assessment of a late fee and filing
of a lawsuit to collect the dues. The Board has authorized lawsuits be filed in July against any
homeowner who is not current and paid in full.
Dues are $120 if paid on or before June 30, 2014. On July 1, 2014, the fee for 2014
dues increases to $150 and after suit is filed the delinquent homeowner is responsible for
$150, plus filing fees and costs, which generally range from $300 to $400.
Payments should be made out to PTHA and mailed to:
Park Timbers Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 6552
New Orleans, LA 70174-6552
If you have any questions regarding the status of your account, please contact the
Treasurer, Wade Ponthier.
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Board Meetings
The PTHA Board of Directors
generally meets on the first Tuesday
of each month. Below is a listing of
the meeting dates for 2014. Any
homeowner of Park Timbers is
welcome to attend a meeting.
January 7
February 4
March 11
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
The Annual General Membership
Meeting will be held on December 2.
Park Timbers Swim,
Tennis, and Fitness Center
Now is the time to start
looking at summer memberships to
swim clubs. Well look no further
than your own neighborhood! The
Park Timbers Swim, Tennis and
Fitness Center has year round
appeal at very reasonable prices! If
you have not seen what the Club
has to offer lately, come by and take
a look!
Please call or email Jackie
today to join at 914-7196 or by
email, mkjackie100@yahoo.com.
See ya’ at the Club! Greg
Merritt, Clubhouse Committee
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A Luminous Christmas Eve
Once again, our neighborhood was beautifully lit with sidewalk luminaries on Christmas
Eve. This effort is a revival of a Park Timbers tradition practiced long ago, when Park Timbers
was a young, new subdivision. Hearing tales told fondly from “seasoned citizens” who lived
here then was the inspiration to bring the tradition back. Last year, the effort was an experiment, spearheaded by the Park Timbers Garden Club and sponsored by the Park Timbers
Homeowners Association. After glowing reviews, it was repeated again this year. Based on
the repeat of favorable reviews, the tradition will live on!
Many of your neighbors generously gave of their time on Christmas Eve to prepare and
set out these luminaries. A hardy and heartfelt “THANKS” goes out to them. You too can
help next year on this fabulous community project. If you would like to be involved in the
preparations, please call or email Donna Mercer, 433-1011, dmercer5@cox.net . If you are
unable to help with set-up, you can still be of assistance by lighting your and your neighbors’
luminaries at the designated time and by picking up the bags the following day.
Thanks to the following “elves” for setting up this glowing spectacle:
The Barnes family
The Bryant family
The Crowder family
The Guillott family
The LeBoef family
The Lewis family
The Low family
The Mercer family
The Montero/Webster family
The Moore family
The Nobre family
The Pester family
The Ponthier family
The Schwehm family
The Ward family
The Widner family
An additional thanks goes out to John Moore and Tim Guillot for lighting up the Park
Timbers entrance garden with holiday lights, Mickey Dufour for decorations at the Lennox entrance and Ruth Catlett for hanging wreaths at the Park Timbers entrance.
Here’s to wishing you all a wonderful new year.
If you did not receive an email about the luminaries,
please provide your preferred e-mail contact to dmercer5@cox.net.
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Thank You To Our 2013
Night Out Against Crime Sponsors!!!
Algiers Animal Clinic
3807 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-364-1556
Olive Branch Café
5145 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-393-1107
Bialous Law Firm
1100 Poydras St.,
Ste. 2900
New Orleans, LA
504-799-2228
Region’s Bank
4626 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-394-2047
Capital One Bank
3800 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-533-5313
Chase Bank
4400 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-552-2407
Carr Drugs
3500 Holiday Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-367-5734
Crescent Crown Distributing
5900 Almonaster Ave.
New Orleans, LA
504-240-5900
DiMartino’s
1788 Carol Sue Ave.
Terrytown, LA
392-7589
Frames, Inc
3439 Kabel Dr., Ste. 4
New Orleans, LA
504-393-8383
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NOLA Motorsports Park
11075 Nicolle Blvd.
Avondale, LA
504-302-4875
Sports Zone
3400 Holiday Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-227-5556
Tia’s Catering & Eatery
2901 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-361-7588
Walgreen’s
4110 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-433-3297
Winn-Dixie #1426
3008 Holiday Dr.
New Orleans, LA
504-398-0313
2013 Night Out Against Crime Gathering
The 2013 Park Timbers Homeowners Association and Lennox Boulevard Homeowners
Association Night Out Against Crime gathering was a success! We hosted a multitude of
homeowners, police officers, emergency personnel, government officials, and City Council
members. Additionally, Chief of Police Ronal Serpas and Senator David Heitmeier attended
our event later in the evening and was able to meet several of our residents.
The night was filled with laughter, food, drinks, fun and music! We were also very
fortunate to have numerous sponsors who donated door prizes and food. A special thanks
goes out to those Board Members and residents who donated items and helped set up –
namely Tim and Maria Guilliot, Wade and Yvette Ponthier, Greg and Leslie Merritt, Kathy Low,
Dwight Barnes, John Moore and Treva Ragland. A huge thank you is needed to Karen Lodrig,
who served as the Night Out Against Crime Coordinator/Planner for the past several years and
without whom the night would not have turned out as spectacular as it was!
We are looking forward to next year! Also, the PTHA is in need of a new resident to
volunteer to lead the Night Out Against Crime planning for 2014, as Karen is no longer able to
do it. If you are interested, please contact one of the Board Members!
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The Results Are In! Holiday Door Contest
Some of the old winners keep coming back, and some new winners have emerged! All
were worth a drive through the neighborhood at night to enjoy these creative residents’
handiwork!
Congratulations to all, and thanks to everyone whose door brightens the holiday spirit in
our fabulous neighborhood.
Best Overall:
1 Grand Teton Court
Gerald and Brenda Landry
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Traditional Category:
1st Place
21 Park Timbers Drive
2nd Place
21 Olympic Court
3rd Place
11 Kings Canyon
Elbert and Jackie Sylvest
Phil and Liz Widener
Adam and Miranda Bashaw
Original Category:
1st Place
36 Kings Canyon Drive
2nd Place
19 Olympic Court
3rd Place
19 Kings Canyon Drive
Wayne and Diane Hingle
Mario and Carmen McNally
John and Cheryl Morrow
Novelty Category:
1st Place
81 Yosemite Drive
2nd Place
10 Olympic Court
3rd Place
29 Kings Canyon Drive
James and Tonia Aiken
Kenny and Kristy Hodges
Alan and Tabatha Piper
Honorable Mentions:
42 Kings Canyon Drive
90 Yellowstone
23 Olympic Court
30 Olympic Court
17 Yosemite Drive
62 Yosemite Drive
13 Park Timbers Drive
4025 Lennox Blvd.
Kelly and Treva Ragland
Steven and Kathleen Debruhl
Thomas and Fay Wartelle
Michael and Carrie Robinson
Ruth Catlett
Clement and Kitty Kennington
Ellis and Joann Gill
Michelle Dufour
WINTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM
FOR PARK TIMBERS SWIM, FITNESS & TENNIS CLUB
NAME: _________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
PHONE: 1)___________________________ 2)_______________________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________
Immediate family members in your household includes:
NAME:__________________________________
Age: _________________
NAME: __________________________________
Age: _________________
NAME: __________________________________
Age: _________________
NAME: __________________________________
Age: _________________
Membership Term: Start Date ___________________
End Date _____________
Monthly Membership Fees: ____ months at $20/mo. = _________
WAIVER
(Required to obtain your individual access code or to swim when lifeguards are not present)
I hereby apply for membership at Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club, and agree to
abide by all the rules and regulations of the Club. I also agree to indemnity, defend and
hold harmless Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club, Park Timbers Homeowners’ Association, their officers, directors, agents and employees from any and all liability for injury and/
or death arising out of the use of the club facilities by me, my children, my guests or anyone who enters the club facilities by my permission, including but not limited to injury or
death caused by the sole negligence of fault of Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club or Park
Timbers Homeowners’ Association or both.
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Send form with check payable to:
Park Timbers Homeowners Assoc., c/o 34 Yosemite Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
OR
Credit Card Payment: Circle One: VISA
AmEx
Discover
Mastercard
Cardholder Signature: ___________________________________________________
Amount Charged: ___________________
Credit Card #: _________________________________ Expiration Date: __________
Security Code on back (three digits): ______
Cardholder Billing Address: _______________________________________________
Cardholder Billing Zip Code: ______________________________________________
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Project
Reminder
Projects on your homes
that require ACC approval
(whether you are adding,
replacing,
improving,
etc.) :
Exterior of home
 Shutters
 Exterior Doors
 Trim
 Awnings
Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
Fat Tuesday is late this year, which leaves lots of time for
king cake and other festivities! We hope that everyone enjoys a
safe Mardi Gras season. The following is the parade schedule for
Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. Please note that General de
Gaulle Drive and access in and out of the subdivision, may be
hindered on Saturday Feb. 22 for the Mystic Knights of Adonis
parade, whose route is anticipated to end at Kabel Drive.
Sat., Feb. 15:
Krewe du Vieux, French Quarter, 6:30 pm
Krewe Delusion, follows Krewe du Vieux
Sun., Feb. 16:
Krewe of Little Rascals, Metairie, Noon
 Tents
 Garage doors
 Patios
 Walkways
 Sidewalks
 Driveways
 Storage sheds
 Pools
 Play Structures
 Tree houses
 Gazebos
 Saunas
 Hot tubs
 Additions
 Conversions
Solar panels
House raising
REMEMBER if you
proceed with your project
WITHOUT getting ACC
approval first, it is a
COVENANT VIOLATION.
It is NOT an excuse to
claim that you emailed
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Fri., Feb. 21:
Krewe of Cork, French Quarter, 3:00 pm
Krewe of Oshun, Uptown, 6:00 pm
Krewe of Cleopatra, Uptown 6:30 pm
Krewe of Excalibur, Metairie 7:00 pm
Krewe of Atlas, Metairie, 7:30 pm
Sat., Feb. 22:
Mystic Knights of Adonis, Westbank, 11:45 am
Krewe of Pontchartrain, Uptown, 1:00 pm
Krewe of Choctaw, follows Pontchartrain
Krewe of Freret, follows Choctaw
Krewe of Sparta, Uptown, 6:00 pm
Krewe of Caesar, Metairie, 6:00 pm
Krewe of Pygmalion, Uptown, 6:45 pm
Krewe of Chewbacchus, Marigny, 8:00 pm
Sun., Feb. 23:
Krewe of Carrollton, Uptown, Noon
Krewe of King Arthur, Follows Carrollton
Krewe of Alla, Follows King Arthur
Krewe of Barkus, French Quarter, 2:00 pm
Wed., Feb. 26:
Krewe of Ancient Druids, Uptown, 6:30 pm
Krewe of Nyx, Uptown, 7:00 pm
Thurs., Feb. 27:
Krewe of Babylon, Uptown, 5:45 pm
Krewe of Muses, Uptown, 6:30 pm
Knights of Chaos, Uptown, 6:30 pm
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Fri., Feb. 28:
Krewe of Hermes, Uptown, 6:00pm
Krewe d’Etat, Uptown, 6:30 pm
Krewe of Centurions, Metairie, 7:00 pm
Krewe of Morpheus, Uptown, 7:00 pm
Sat., Mar. 1:
Krewe of NOMTOC, Westbank, 10:45 am
Krewe of Iris, Uptown, 11:00 am
Krewe of Tucks, Uptown, Noon
Krewe of Endymion, Mid-City, 4:15 pm
Krewe of Isis, Metairie, 6:30 pm
Sun., Mar. 2:
Krewe of Okeanos, Uptown, 11:00 am
Krewe of Mid-City, Uptown, 11:45 am
Krewe of Thoth, Uptown, Noon
Krewe of Bacchus, Uptown, 5:15 pm
Krewe of Napoleon, Metairie, 5:30 pm
Mon., Mar. 3:
Krewe of Proteus, Uptown, 5:15 pm
Krewe of Orpheus, Uptown, 6:00 pm
Krewe of Hera, Metairie, 6:15 pm
Krewe of Zeus, Metairie, 7:00pm
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ACC and did not get a
response. Everyone has
ACC’s email contact. It is
your responsibility to make
sure you get in touch with
them. And, if they are not
responsive, it is your
responsibility to contact the
President to expedite the
process! Approval must be
obtained from either ACC or
the President –
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Covenant No-Nos
and Must Dos
(i) Under the Covenants, on
your property you cannot:
- operate a business
- sublet rooms
- post unauthorized signage
Tues., Mar. 4:
Krewe of Zulu, Uptown, 8:00 am
Krewe of Rex, Uptown, 10:00 am
Krewe of Grela, West Bank, 10:00 am
Krewe of Argus, Metairie, 10:00 am
Krewe of Elks Orleans, follows Rex
Krewe of Crescent City, follows Elks
Krewe of Jefferson, follows Argus
Address for HOA Dues
- violate noise ordinances
- BE LOUD enough to disturb
neighbors
- House a house trailer, boat,
commercial truck, or similar
type vehicle or object
- Have a pit bull
(ii) Under the Covenants, you
must:
- Pay dues
Park Timbers Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 6552
New Orleans, LA 70174-6552
- Only have a single family
Questions—Budget and Finance Chair,
Donna Mercer, 433-1011
- Maintain lawn, trees, hedges
residing in home
- Replace unsightly mailboxes
AND gardens
- Get ACC approval for
changes to property)
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Newsletter Sponsors
Please consider
becoming a
Park Timbers
Newsletter Sponsor.
For information,
contact
Leslie Merritt 433-4228
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