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Louisiana Mississippi River Trail
(LA MRT)


Attend the community meeting to learn about the ongoing feasibility study to provide a future levee trail
and share your thoughts.
We want your input!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Bluebonnet Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA
6:30 to 8:30 PM
See original letter from Danielle Ourso,
Legislative Assistant to Councilman Loupe


See flyer
 
Please plan to attend the
annual GOHCA General Membership Meeting

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Hilltop Arboretum
Household Hazardous
Materials Collection Day
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Click here for more information 

Advice for Hard Freeze Conditions
(from Eldon Ledoux, Public Information Officer
St. George
Fire Protection District
1/4/2010)

No Fireworks in EBR Parish - 2009
                        Pictures with Santa
Annual Pictures with Santa
Dec. 13th from 2:00 - 4:00
at Hilltop Arboretum

Christmas tree recycling, holiday recycling schedule,
and other recycling tips
- 2009

 

VOTE!  VOTE!  VOTE
NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Nov. 17, 2009 announcement from St. George Fire District - land purchase
2009 E.B.R. Trick or Treating Hours Moved Up
Sat. Oct. 31, 2009 - 5:00- 7:00pm
See article in newspaper 10/27/09

A Note from the President of GOHCA
Trick or Treat is Saturday, October 31 beginning at 5:00 and ending at 7:00pm.  Even though LSU has a game with Tulane the same day, we are not changing the official day for trick or treat. For one reason, there are more parents in our neighborhood going to High School football games on Friday night than to LSU games on Saturday.
District 3 informational meeting

     There is a Metro Council District 3 informational meeting on the proposed bond issue that is on the Nov. 14 ballot.  Thurs. Nov. 12, 2009 - 7:00 pm at the Bluebonnet Library.  Mike Futrell will give a presentation and answer questions.  Councilman Loupe will be attending as well.
     If you have any questions, please e-mail me at:   dpourso@brgov.com or call our office at
389-5162   From:  Danielle Ourso, Legislative Assistant to Councilman Loupe

click here to see announcement

 
 Leash Law
Dogs are not allowed to run free in the neighborhood - they must be on a leash or in a fenced-in yard. Please report any dogs not on a leash to Animal Control at 774-7700.  For more information go to:
http://brgov.com/dept/animal/

Fireworks Warning from
St. George Fire District
See No Fireworks Warning

6/26/09

                        Vandalism is a CRIME!!
A crepe myrtle was cut down at the corner of Pastureview and Oak Hills Pkwy. on Fri. April 10th and other damage was also reported.  To replace the tree and flower bed will cost GOHCA $1500 or more.  If you have any information about this incident, please report it to a board member or to the sheriff's office where a report has been filed.  GOHCA will press charges if vandals are caught!

   From Danielle Ourso, Legislative Assistant t
to Councilman Loupe
Concerning Pinnacle Casino Development Plan and Army Corps of Engineers Open Comment Period 
(May 6, 2009)

     At the public meetings, Councilman Loupe was informed that there is a public comments deadline of May 17, 2009, with regard to Pinnacle's application to the United States Army corps of Engineers. 
     Click on the link below to read the details the process for comments
         Proposed Pinnacle Casino Development Plan/Army Corps of Engineers Open Comment Period (pdf document)

            GOHCA Ice Cream Social
On Sunday, April 26th, 2009 from 2-4 at the Hilltop Arboretum Pavilion.  We'll have Hershey's Ice Cream come out with many flavors to choose from and live music from Dorothy LeBlanc and The Buskers.  Bring a blanket and lawn chair and enjoy visiting with your neighbors! 

 

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT THREE RESIDENTS

Councilman Chandler Loupe has invited representatives from Pinnacle Entertainment to attend two public meetings to present their proposed rezoning plans to all interested residents prior to being presented to the City of Baton Rouge Planning Commission.  Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding the project.
             1st meeting:
  7:00 pm, Thursday, April 23, 2009
             2nd meeting:  7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Both meetings will be held at the Bluebonnet Library located at 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard.  Mark your calendars and make plans to attend either of these two meetings.  Please share this information with your neighbors.
                            Click here for more information

           Annual Ladies Coffee - March 26, 2009
Our annual ladies spring coffee will held on Thursday, March 26th from 10am-12noon.  This is a great way to meet and visit with your neighbors.  This year's coffee will be held at Ella Rein Wheeler's home. Everyone is invited and is asked to bring a dessert or savory item to share.  For any questions, contact Caroline A.

See Pictures from the Ladies Coffee

                          Item on Board of Adjustments Agenda
Metropolitan Board of Adjustment Meeting
concerning District 3, Arbor Court in Oak Hills on
Mon. March 23, 2009 at 3:30 to vote on:

432 Arbor Ct. Lot 1-A*
Rick McDowell - The Arbors
A-1 Zoning District
Council District 3 – Loupe

Applicant requests the Metropolitan Board of Adjustment grant a waiver of Section(s) 11.3 of
the Baton Rouge City-Parish Unified Development Code, to reduce the 25’ front yard setback
to 15’ and reduce the 25’ rear yard setback to 5’ to build a new single family residence.

(Waiver previously approved April 2007
)
Click here for more information

** General Membership Meeting:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Hilltop Arboretum

** Meet Your Councilman
Chandler Loupe - District 3
Thurs. Jan. 29, 2009
Bluebonnet Library

SCHOOL TIME !

With school starting, let’s be courteous to our neighbors and try to keep our noise down after dusk, i.e. trash cans to the curb before dark, yard work during the day, etc. (not late at night)                              
                 WE THANK YOU!!

Please observe 20-mph school zones for EBR Schools from 6:30-9:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. beginning 8-7-08

Animal Control
Animal Control will increase patrols in our neighborhood beginning June 23rd - keep your dogs
in your yard or on a leash at all times. 
Any problems, call animal control at:
774-7700
Article on Formosan Subterranean Termites and Termite Control
by
Tim Schowalter
LSU Department Head of Entomology and on GOHCA Board of Directors
Hurricane Information


 
* Hurricanes - Intellicast


Planning for hurricanes

Emergency Louisiana

My State USA

Hurricane Gustav - 9-1-08
Oak Hills Residents lost many wonderful oak trees as well as other types of trees - one month later the streets are still littered with debris.