From December 6th, 2006

 

Legal Advice     by: Margaret Lyday

For as long as I’ve been involved with the Lakeridge Homeowner’s Association, our multiple covenants and their enforcement (or lack thereof) have caused confusion and disappointment.

One of my goals has been to find someone to help us navigate these tricky and often sensitive topics and I am very pleased to announce that Thomas Leveille has accepted the challenge.

Thomas, an attorney and one of our neighbors, will review our covenants and make a recommendation about how next to proceed.  He also will give us an idea of what would be involved in implementing any recommendations.

After he completes his recommendations and suggests a path forward, we will hold a meeting for him to present this information and answer questions.  At that point it will be up to Association members to decide what to do next.   My hope for the outcome is a coherent set of covenants that can be clearly understood and equitably enforced.

The first step is to authorize Thomas to get started and to do that, we need approval from you, our Association members.  Our charter requires that we vote on expenses costing more than $250.  I want to authorize Thomas to spend up to $750.  Once that dollar amount is reached, we can examine the accomplishments to date and redirect if we need to.

As with previous votes, all Association members will be counted as “yes” to authorize Thomas to get started unless I hear otherwise from you.  You have two ways to let me know if you disagree.  One is to send an e-mail to president@lakeridgetn.com.  The other is to send it to me via regular mail to 1929 Breezy Ridge.

Remember, only Association members can vote, and whether you send it e-mail or snail mail, it must have your name on it to be counted. 

Voting ends December 22nd.

 

First Impressions

Front Landscaping Completed

Pro-Turf has completed their installation, the sprinkler system has been repaired and now all that’s left to do is relax, enjoy and remember, maintenance is included!  No more weeds or flowers that need to be trimmed!  This will truly be a spring worth looking forward to!   

If only we could do that in our own yards!

 None of it would have happened if it weren’t for Ruth Kortebein.  Ruth put more work in on this than anyone else.  Please be sure to say “thanks” next time you see Ruth in her yard or at the store.

  

People Say (and Do!) the Nicest Things!

“Words can barely express how grateful our family is for the neighborhood Care Team…We are surely blessed to live in Lakeridge and we appreciate our neighborhood's generosity in making our transition with twins so much easier!”     From Dave and Wendy Kitts…

I want to personally thank each member of the 35 families that have signed up to participate on our neighborhood care team.  So far, they’ve responded to 4 families in need.  Extra credit goes to Cary Lewis for coordinating these calls for help from our neighbors.  To join or if you’re in need, contact Cary at caryemilie@charter.net.

I have also been deeply touched by the wonderful messages I’ve received from some of you regarding our efforts here in the neighborhood.  Your kind words mean more than you know to those who choose to spend their spare time making our neighborhood the very best place to call home.

Wishing you all the very best this season!     Margaret Lyday, President

 

Lakeridge Students Slated for New High School 

The high school students in Lakeridge will go to the new Hardin Valley High School under the current proposed rezoning plan crafted by the School Board.  If you have any concerns or comments about the new zoning plan, you are encouraged to contact the representatives below.

Dr. Charles Lindsey (lindseyc1@k12tn.net)
Russ Oakes (oakesr@k12tn.net)
Sam Anderson (sanderson@ci.knoxville.tn.us)
Indya Kincannon (indyak@hotmail.com)
Cindy Buttry (cbuttry8@hotmail.com)
Dan Murphy (dmurphy@utk.edu)
Karen Carson (carsonk@tds.net)
Thomas Deakins (tdeakins@gmail.com)
Rex Stooksbury (rexstooks@juno.com)
Jim Williams (c97jew@aol.com)
Robert Bratton (rbratton@etptv.org)

 (from one of our neighbors) - - -

Dear Lakeridge Residents:

One of the most important decisions we all make when choosing a home is to determine what school district it falls into.  This in many ways affects the value of our home as we live in a neighborhood filled with 300 households that feature 3 to 5 bedroom homes.  Our Knox County School Board wishes to rezone our neighborhood from Farragut High School to the new Hardin Valley High School, which is slated to open in August 2008. 

This new school is 11.5 miles up the Pellisippi Parkway.  Anyone who has driven this strength of highway has experienced both cars at high speeds and its staggering congestion during the same exact times our children will be traveling it.  In addition, not only will this cause our neighborhood children to be bused on this road in county school vehicles with no seat belts each day but also it forces them to attend a school that is in a totally different community.   

Our neighborhood is not the only one fighting this rezoning.  Lakeridge is a very substantial community and every child 8th grade and younger will be affected by this rezoning.  We need to show the Knox County School System that our neighborhood stands together. 

Thank you,
Patti Anderson
1710 Breezy Ridge Trail
675-1101
pattia@tds.net

 

Cookies and Caroling  by: Jill Mix and Cary Lewis

You are invited to join in on cookies and caroling on Friday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mountain Lake cul-de-sac at the top of Breezy Ridge. 

The event starts with cookie decorating and hot cocoa followed by the “joyful noise” of carolers strolling through the neighborhood.

 If you’d like to join the fun, please contact Cary Lewis at caryemilie@charter.net or 675-5857 by Tuesday, December 12th so she can be sure to have enough cookies on hand for everyone!

  

Dog Tales  by: Carl Faught

Another common issue that neighbors contact the Association about involves our four-legged neighborhood friends.  Carl Faught, one of our at-large members, got the following information from Dave Head, Knox County’s Animal Control Education Officer. 

Tennessee has a state leash law.  Knox County has a law requiring that pet owners pick up after their pets.  A new bill is pending that would classify an attack by a “dangerous” dog.  Mr. Head reminds dog owners that our furry friends can get confused when there is a lot of activity because a dog’s instinct is to protect us.  Unfortunately, they don’t always understand exactly what it is we need to be protected from.  Here are some interesting facts that Carl got from Mr. Head.

 1.  All dogs will bite!  The top 5 biters in order are:

·        Jack Russell Terriers

·        Dachshund

·        Lhasa Apso

·        Pit Bull

·        German Shepherd

Note that the top 3 biters are all small dogs. 

2.  Dogs bite adolescent boys more than anyone else.

3.  Most bites occur when humans try to break up a dog fight.

Other tips:

·        Use water, a stick, or throw a rock to break up a dog fight

·        Emergency rooms treat dog bites

·        Call the dog owner and let them know what happened

What should you do if confronted by a dog you think may bite?

·        Do not run

·        Do not make eye contact

·        Stand still, face the dog and scream long and loud.  Human noise signals dogs to turn away and loud screams will bring help from someone nearby.

 

Welcome New Neighbors!

·     Please welcome Heather and Jose Roberto; and Sujil & Kiran Pingulkar to Winding Ridge Trail.