Editor: Pat Heumann-Burrow www.lakeramsey.com February edition “05” Volume 2 #2
A Love Note
February is a time when love is in the air. Valentine’s Day brings with it the opportunity to let someone know you love them. What makes them feel loved…gifts, time, touch, affirming words, or an act of service? Know your “Special” person and this year give the gift that will really touch their heart.
Burn Baby Burn
A Note from The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana plans to conduct prescribed burns at the Lake Ramsay Preserve and Wildlife Management Area during February through June 2005, weather permitting. The Conservancy will use planned, managed fires to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and the wildlife that depends upon them, and reduce the potential for devastating wildlife. The Conservancy will conduct burns only during suitable moisture and other weather conditions that provide for a safe, responsible control burn. We at all times try to burn on days with good lifting conditions and with winds that blow the smoke away from homes and roads. However smoke may at times drift into the area. We regret this temporary inconvenience. In the end, these prescribed burns will help protect the entire area from future disastrous wildfires. The wildflowers bloomed magnificently last year after the burns!
We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you observe smoke or fire at the Lake Ramsay Preserve and WMA during this notice period, do not be alarmed. Call the Office of Forestry 893-6212 or local fire department to determine if prescribed burns are being conducted. If you have any questions of concerns, call The Nature Conservancy for more information at 809-1414.
Alligator Alert…The weather is still cool and the alligators are in hibernation mode but…soon they will be back and we want to be ready. If you think you have spotted one of the two alligators seen on our lake, call Wildlife and Fisheries 641-6209. They will send someone out to catch the alligator. Be sure to let your neighbors know immediately… they will want to protect their precious pets. Remember…dog is a delicacy for an alligator. DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT feed an alligator. He will then feed on anything that falls into the lake thinking it is food.
Welcome to all those who are just moving in. I hope this will make your transition easier.
Artesian Utility 809-2070 *Note Corrected #
Bell South (DSL) 557-6500
WST Electric 809-2679, 892-8804
Lacox gas (Propane)892-0297
Direct TV 1-866-438-3929
Charter Communications645-8000
La. Wildlife and Fish 641-6209 Alligator
Garbage -Waste Management 893-1666
or BS Service(independent) 892-0569
Poison Control 1-800-256-9822
Humane Society892-7387 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
FOR ANSWERING THE CALL…The Bienvenu family would like to thank Joseph Zenon (a mason) for his prompt assistance in the repair of their brick mailbox after it was demolished by a large SUV. When no one would answer or return the calls, you did ….Thanks !!_______________________________________________________________________
Fishermen’s Language
Hayamac………….Lobuddy.
Binearlong?……….Cuplours.
Ketchanenny?…….Goddafew.
Kindarthay?……….Bassencrap.
Enysizetoum………Cuplapowns.
Hittinard?………….Sordalite.
Whatchoozin?……...Shinas.
Fishanonboddum?….Rydonofadabodum.
Igoddago……………Tubad.
Seeyaround…………Yeahtakideezy.
Guluk!
Arukethanenny????
Homeowners Association of Lake Ramsey
Address P.O. Box 1746Covington, La 70434
Jan Miller –President 893-8868 Evelyn Bordelon-Treasurer 809-5771
Joe Urick –VP 875-9799 Pat Burrow- Newsletter 875-7717
Jan Clark –Secretary 892-1265 Frank Raab 809-1681
Bill White 966-0817 Louis Zeringue 898-3545
Doug Block 892-8560
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
-Board Meeting called to order at 7:pm at the Fire Station on Hwy 25.
-All members present
-Reports given by board members
-Complaints from homeowners taken under advisement
-Gate repair under negotiation. (Completed)
-Repair of streets to be given urgent care (specifications and bids are being taken)
-Motion to install speed bumps was passed. What kind, where and how many, will be determined after a future study
-Paulette Hecker addressed the association and asked to head Beautification with the backing of the Civic Association. She proposed several things to be done. A motion was passed to accept her proposals.
-Other concerns were addressed and taken under advisement:
-Drivers using the in and out gates in the wrong direction was brought to the boards attention by Ron Burrow, a motion
was passed to put a pole in front of the card pad to prevent this from happening. Study will determine possibility
-Necessity for Mosquito Control and how to give them access was discussed
- Alligator situation and prevention was discussed
-Recognition of the past board members was suggested and accepted to take place at the next Civic Association.
*NOTE* Anyone interested in having their input on issues being studied should tell their Phase Representative or come to the meetings. Again, if you want to speak at the meeting, remember to call in advance to be put on the agenda.
Congratulations…. Kathy and Art Lyons are new grandparents. Baby Ashley arrived on January 7th at 2:38 p.m. at St. Tammany Hospital. Little Ashley Nicole Whiteman weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz and was 18 inches long. The proud parents Kelly and Paul Whiteman and baby Ashley are all doing great. Big blessings come in small packages…Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Upcoming Events
Homeowners Board Meeting 4th Thursday of the month at the Fire Station on LA 25 …February 24th at 7:00 pm. The meeting is open to all property owners. Again, remember if you want to speak at the meeting, you must call a board member to be put on the agenda.
Civic Association 3rd Thursday of the month .. Pot- Luck on February 17th, 6:30 p.m. at the Block’s home on 13445 Riverlake Dr. (892-8560) Bring your favorite dish to share.
Taking the pulse of the people …
Survey questions of the month?
What kind of speed bumps do we want on our streets …is the issue of the month. What do you think? We want to know.
Do… keep an eye out for anything-unusual…like alligators…and let the La. Wildlife and Fisheries know(they are waiting for our call)….Someone damaging the gate, let the police and your Phase Rep. 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.
The January meeting was held at the firehouse on the 20th. The 2005 budget was presented, discussed and accepted. Dues will remain at $40 per family per year and are now due. Your checks can be made out to Lake Ramsey Civic Association.
The February 17th meeting will be a Pot Luck Dinner and will be at the home of Carolyn and Doug Block, 13445 Riverlake beginning at 6:30. Bring your favorite cold weather dish and join in for a special evening. The Civic Association has invited the Homeowners Association to make their awards presentation at this meeting. They will be honoring those who have served our community as former Board members and a special acknowledgement to our Web Master, Paul Barrios. We are thankful for the time and effort each of these neighbors has given to make our community a better place to live.
I have had several men volunteer to help with a fishing rodeo-all we need is someone to chair the event and the planning can begin. Time is getting short as the best time for the rodeo is March-just 4 weeks away!
Hats off to the 2005 Homeowners Board! If the January meeting was a sign of things to come then we are continuing on the road towards having a better community. Everyone, please be generous with your support to all of these people who give so very much of their time for the good of everyone who lives here and enjoys the improvements. We have come a long way in the past few years and it is because of the efforts of those who volunteer to serve.
We would love to see any new neighbors at our meeting on the 17th. Everyone is welcome, please feel free to join your neighbors for the Pot Luck Dinner. See you then.
Kathy Zeringue
Health Tip- When bitten by a wasp, ant, spider or other poisonous insect…wet the area and apply Adolph’s unseasoned meat tenderizer. This opens the pours and allows the poison to be released.
Things are still relatively silent as it is under an injunction due to the wetlands and nesting eagles.
What’s Up with the Entrance Road
Good news…. This Tuesday (not two weeks from Tuesday) our homeowner representatives will meet with Core’s street contractors to determine the layout for our new entrance road. Patience may be paying off.
Just So You Know
Questions, ….Who- What- When-Where-Why???
Who…gets a gate card to Lake Ramsey? Gate cards are given to all licensed drivers living at the Lake Ramsey address. (license must have Lake Ramsey address on it)
When … building in Lake Ramsey who qualifies for the gate card? The OWNER of the lot. If the contractor owns the lot and you just have a contract on the house, the contractor is the one who will get the gate card. Upon the act of sale, the card is then given to the new owner. If you buy a lot and are in the process of building a home, you are entitled to the card as an owner of the lot.
What … if I need another card to give to one of my children not living here? Only licensed driving children living in Lake Ramsey will have their own gate card. Why? We have a very unusual situation in Lake Ramsey. We have a lake…. and with it comes much responsibility to all of those who live here. It is in the interest of all residence to keep cards to a minimum. What if I need a card for someone taking care of my animals while I’m gone? You can give them one of your cards, since you won’t be needing it or you can have your phone number transferred to your cell and access it as if you were here. There have been some situations where an extra card was given for a special season of time. This will depend on the circumstance and time frame.
What… if I loose my gate card? Gate cards can be terminated at any time. Just call Bill White to get your new card and he will cancel the old one. No new cards will be issued without canceling the lost one.
Who …gets a Welcome Packet? Any new lot or homeowner can receive a Welcome Packet by emailing Evelyn Bordelon at seeker05@bellsouth.net
Where… do I send the Homeowners dues 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!!!!!
Pats Porch
The mysterious Trifle has been located …the cook is Judy Bramlet and she is letting the recipe out of the bag. Thanks Judy!!!
Chocolate Trifle
1 Family size chunky Chocolate Brownie Mix
¼ to ½ C Kailua or Kirsch Cherry Liqueur (any coffee liqueur or strong coffee will do)
8 servings of chocolate mousse (instant Chocolate pudding may be used)
8 Butterfingers (Heath Bars, or any other bar candy can be used instead of Butterfingers)
1-12oz.Cool Whip
-Bake brownies… let cool
-Punch holes in brownies and pour in Kailua
- Make mousse according to directions
- Use a mallet or knife’s end to break candy into small pieces
- Break up brownies into small pieces.
-Layer ½ of brownies in bottom of trifle bowl
-Put ½ of mousse on top of brownies
-Put ½ of candy on top of mousse
-Put ½ of Cool Whip
-Repeat
-Top Cool Whip with either Chocolate shavings, Slivered almonds or pieces of the candy on top
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 SPAMMED by mistake :) Also… Anything off-color, rude, or insulting will not be printed so…choose your words wisely to make your statement.
**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.
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
-Shoglind@BellSout.net
Murray Riding Lawnmower $650.00
-Like new …used only one season
-Picture on Lake Ramsey Web page “For Sale Items”
-10 HP... 30 inch cut
-It can be seen at 13313 Riverlake Dr. or call 875-7970
-Shoglind@BellSout.net
1980’s Sunfish Sail Boat $150.00
-Still sail worthy but without a sail
-Needs new home and TLC
-Can be seen at 14277 Riverlake Dr. baheumann@aol.com
February edition “05” Volume 2 #2
