Happy New Year Friends and Neighbors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone out there have a New Year gunna list?
I’m gunna eat healthier. I’m gunna loose weight - exercise more –clean out that closet… again – Spend time with an old friend – I’m gunna do more for others – for me:) The list is endless.
New Years Day brings with it many gunna lists. All those things we were gunna do last year and well… never got around to it or we only lasted a week. I was gunna call you but…. Have you ever noticed that a “but” wipes out everything before it. I would have come, but…. I would have helped you, but…. I know I said I would, but….
Oh Well, all of our gunna’s keep us humble, so as we strive to fulfill our gunna’s and remove our buts….Give yourself a break when you fall short and remember, God lifts up the humble and brings down the proud. So…have a great New Year and give thanks in all things even your weaknesses, for it positions you to be lifted up.
Bread on the Water: A huge THANK YOU, to everyone who gave so generously to the Brumfield family who lost everything in a pre-Christmas fire. They were overwhelmed by the generosity of Lake Ramsey. You have truly outdone yourselves.
You Light up my Life
Another Thank you to all of you who gave your time, energy and decorations to make our entrance ”shine” during the Christmas holidays. You never cease to amaze me how you step up to bat when there is a need or project. Many positive comments have come in praising your work, and I personally would love to say THANK YOU for a job well done. I love you all!!!
Welcome to all those who are just moving in. I hope this will make your transition easier.
Artesian Utility 809-2070
Bell South (DSL) 557-6500
WST Electric 809-2679, 892-8804
Lacox gas (Propane)892-0297
Direct TV 1-866-438-3929
Charter Communications 645-8000
Garbage -Waste Management 893-1666
or BS Service(independent) 892-0569
Poison Control 1-800-256-9822
Humane Society 892-7387 lost, stray, or unleashed dogs
St Tammany Hospital 898-4000
Lakeview Regional Medical 867-3800
Voting --Fire Station 12 on LA 25 892-5161
Road Complaints outside of gate- Red Thompson 626-4406
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Fish tales- We have all been waiting for the weather to turn cold and the Crappie to start biting. Well this news is hot off the Urban dock … Mike Urban caught a 2.3 Lb. Crappie last night and says that they are now biting and they are big. When asked what his secret was, he said that he used live shiners and fished 3 ft. off of the bottom.
**A fish tip for those of us who are not so savvy…. Always fish above the Crappie…. They don’t go down for the bait but will only go up towards it. Who would have guessed????? So… Ramsey Fishermen and women, turn on those deck lights, buy some shiners, and bring home the bacon, I mean the Crappie. Happy Fishing !!!!
Decembers Board Meeting Highlights
-Jan gave Treasurers report
-An officer placed on duty to monitor speeding in the subdivision. He was issuing warnings at first but will eventually begin ticketing. He will patrol on a random basis.
-Pat reported construction vehicles were using her driveway and have damaged the concrete
-Spoke of certain members who are in violation of restrictions as respects parked vehicles and other structures. These members will be asked to comply before formal violations are issued. The need for the architectural committee to enforce the covenants was discussed.
-Review insurance quotes received for General Liability, Crime/Dishonesty and Directors & Officers Liability. BJ will continue to handle insurance.
-Charlie explained the lien proves and access card procedures to the new board members
-Who should be responsible for Beautification? Tabled until January meeting.
-Any members requesting front entrance/street repairs. The full extent of the work required to make repairs (moving the electrical conduits, etc and estimates given previously were discussed. Part of problem comes from parish owned property draining into our subdivision. Some board members felt we needed to fix the entrance rather than wait for the parish. Tabled till January meeting.
-Front entrance security has been installed w/exception of the beacon and the horn.
-Exiting board members were thanked.
A Note from our New President
Dear Lake Ramsey Property Owners,
The new Property Owners’ Board is looking forward to serving the community this year. There are many issues that we need to address, the main one of course being the street repairs. You may be asking if it will all be finished this year? Unfortunately, the answer is no. There are simply too many repairs to be done to the streets, which include the drains under the streets and the expense is just too much to have finished in one year, but we are in the planning stages and by prioritizing we will work diligently to get these much needed repairs underway as soon as possible. All of the board members drive on the street and believe me, we all want the streets fixed too!
If you have concerns for the neighborhood or questions you are encouraged to call your Phase Representative who in turn will bring it before the board at the next Homeowner’s Meeting. The Board Meetings are the fourth Thursday of the moth at 7:00p.m. at the fire station on La.25 (where you vote). You are welcome to attend, however if you wish to speak at the meeting you must be placed on the agenda beforehand by calling your Representative or myself.
All of us on the board are excited about the year and very conscious of the trust you have placed in us and we look forward to doing our best to make our subdivision the best place to live on the Northshore.
Sincerely,
Jan Miller, President
Lake Ramsey Homeowner’s Association
Homeowners Association of Lake Ramsey - P.O. Box 1746, Covington, La 70434 New Board Members
Jan Miller –President893-8868 Evelyn Bordelon-Treasurer 809-5771
Joe Urick –VP 875-9799 Pat Burrow- Newsletter 875-7717
Jan Clark –Secretary892-1265 Frank Raab 809-1681
Bill White 966-0817 Louis Zeringue 898-3545
Doug Block892-8560
Want the Board to know your concerns.?…Let your representative know and they will bring it up at the board meeting. Or… make an appointment with Jan Miller to come in person, and be heard. Let your voice be heard the American way.
Phase I representatives- Frank Raab and Jan Clark
Phase II representatives- Joe Urick and Pat Heumann Burrow
Phase III representatives- Doug Block and Evelyn Bordelon
Phase IV representatives- Bill White and Louis Zeringue
Upcoming Events
Homeowners Board Meeting the 4th Thursday of the month at the Fire Station on LA 25 …January 27 …7pm
Civic Association … Pot- Luck … 3rd Thursday of the month .. January 20th . 6:30 ..Place to be determined. Watch for bulletin board notice.
Taking the pulse of the people …
Survey questions of the month?
The majority of us have expressed our frustration in waiting for the city to fix our entrance, and culvert area. We are tired of bouncing through the gate, day in and day out. We are all tired of hearing them tell us …Two more weeks. What can we do????
We have 2 choices (as I see it). 1. Fix it ourselves and incur the expenses (consider…The cost of repair will be quite expensive and not in the budget (so it would require an additional assessment to fix it ourselves) or 2.Wait and bombard them with complaints until they move forward. Road Complaints should be directed to Councilman Red Thompson 626-4406 (the squeaky wheel gets the oil…we can make some noise and threaten to cast our vote else ware) Vote on what you would like to see done. 1. or 2 . Got any other ideas.. Let the editor know…We are all in this together!!! Sign your name and the number of lots (1-vote each) you own Reply baheumann@aol.com Title: Survey Answer /or mail to 14277 Riverlake Dr.
Do… keep an eye out for anything-unusual going on…and let the police know
Don’t…. speed ….There will be spot checks by the police to help us slow down
Do… bring your gate card with you when you leave the neighborhood
DON’T…. scroll through to find just anyone to let you in. If you forget your card…in the wee hours of the morning…. call a close friend (who will still love you) or the Police. They will let you in.
Do…enjoy everyday of your life…it’s the only one you get.
Mardi Gras or Valentine Decorations for the front…
Anyone interested in decorating? Call Pat 875-7717 or email baheuman@aol.com
Spring is also available….
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New Civic Association Board
A Note from Our Civic Association President…. Kathy Zeringue
The 2005 Civic Club board is looking forward to another outstanding year of good fellowship, special events and great dinners. We appreciate your vote of confidence in electing us to head your club. The new officers are as follows:
Our first meeting will be a Pot Luck Dinner on Jan. 20. The time is 6:30 and the place will be announced via email, as well as being posted on the bulletin board the week prior. Dues are now payable for 2005 and they will remain at the great bargain price of $40.00 per household. Any homeowner or lot owner is eligible to join.
If you would like to host the February meeting please call Kathy or Paulette. Each host receives $50.00 to help with the expenses of the paper products and drinks.
Plans are in the works for parties and events to be held during the year. If you have an idea, suggestion or comment please come to the meeting, we would love to have your input. If you would like to plan a party or event please let us know what you would like to plan and we will work with you and your committee.
Health Tip- cut a potato in half and place on a burn.
The starch in the potato will help with the pain.
Aloe Vera and vitamin E also work wonders…
**NOTICE** Advertisement for personal business in the Lake Ramsey Living is available for the small fee of $5.00 per month, $20.00 for 6 mo. or $40 for the year. (Classified ads are free to all residents.) Make your check Payable to: Lake Ramsey Homeowners Association, memo: Newsletter advertisement and send it in monthly with your ad. Only ads paid for in advance will be put in newsletter.
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Questions, Questions….Who- What- When-Where???
Who ..do I call to get a copy of the By Laws or Covenants? Jan Clark 892-1265
What ..Should I do if I haven’t received my Homeowner dues bill yet and it’s January? Call Evelyn Bordelon -- 809-5771
When are my Homeowner dues due? January- net 30 (30 days after you receive it)
Where do I send the money? Lake Ramsey Homeowners Assoc. P.O Box 1746, Covington, La. 70434
Where Do I get a gate card, a boat launch key or Information on building in Lake Ramsey - Bill White- C- 966-0817, H- 867-9153. Please Call before you come to pick up a key. :)* Just a reminder that a replacement boat launch key costs $100.00. Ouch! … So don’t Loose it or Lend it!!!!!
What’s Up in the Spirit?
Do you know and experience God on a daily basis? Join us, Ron and Pat Burrow, for a 12 week study on Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby & Claud V. King . Tuesday nights starting January 18th 7pm-9 pm Call 875-7717 to inquire
Ladies Bible Study on, Christ in Genesis, will start Friday Jan .28th from 10am-12 Beginners welcomed…
What’s alive in phase 5 (4a)
Things are relatively silent as it is still under an injunction.
Pats Porch
There has been a request for a recipe someone brought to the Kemmerer’s Pot Luck Dinner last year. It was a Chocolate Truffle, and boy was it good .Who ever you are out there with this “special recipe” and if you are willing to share, please send it in to the editor to be printed on Pats Porch in the next newsletter.
Please drop off anything you would like to add to the Newsletter, written and ready to print, in the basket on Pat’s porch or email the information titled: Newsletter Info. To baheumann@aol.com on or before the 5th of the month. The editor takes no responsibility for information not properly titled. (Your information may get SPAMED by mistake :) Also… Anything off-color, rude, or insulting will not be printed so…choose your words wisely to make your statement.
CLASSIFIED
For Sale
2001 Kawasaki Jet ski STS 900, $5500.00
-Jet ski was purchased new in summer of 2003
-Has 21 hours on engine
-Is in “like new” condition
-Has a factory canvas cover
-This is a three seater jet ski with a 900 cc engine
-Runs in the low to mid 50’s, and has reverse.
-This is a very nice “family” jet ski
- Do Not have trailer for this jet ski. .
- It can be seen at 13313 Rierlake Dr. or call (985) 875-7970
January edition “05” Volume 2 #1
