Neighborhood Cookout Postponed Due to Expectant Rain

Rain is in the forecast for this Saturday's neighborhood cookout. Therefore, the cookout will be postponed to Saturday, May 22nd at 6 p.m. in Emma's backyard.

We hope everyone can still get together on that date.

Mission to Haiti

LaFayette Ridge's Tim Chandler left Friday morning for a week long mission trip to Haiti. While this isn't Tim's first visit to the impoverished area, he said he is looking forward to seeing the area since the devastating earthquake hit. He'll be working with a group of medical personnel in a hospital overrun with earthquake survivors (among his many tasks).

Buddy & Melanie Owens' youngest daughter also just returned from a mission trip to Haiti.

Let's pray for Tim and his group to have a safe trip there and back. We look forward to the pictures and stories he'll have to share. Tim will return on May 1st.

Spring Is Here

This is what I stumbled upon late Friday afternoon while attempting to de-weed the front island. Needless to say, I didn't stick around to see if the rest of his body was still attached to this skin.

Welcome to spring!

Ladies Meeting Held

The Ladies Night Out meeting was held at Maria's house Thursday night. Thank you Taylor family for your hospitality.

Here's the low-down of what was discussed.
Picnic Place & Time: Ms. Emma's Back Yard, May 1st @ 6 p.m.
Bring your own chairs. Bring a coat hanger if you/your kids will want to roast marshmallows

A cook/grill(s) are needed. Let Maria know if you are interested.

The neighborhood will pick up the hot dogs, burgers & buns and paper supplies.

Below is a list of foods stuff people have said they would bring. Contact Emma to RSVP and add to this list.
Vicki: Oriental Slaw
Dexter: Banana Pudding
Kimberley: Fruit Salad, Drinks
Emma: Baked Beans
Maria: Watermelon/fruit, Ice, Hamburger fixins (lettuce, tomato, onion),
Potato Salad, Marshmallows
Lauren: Chips, Drinks, Dessert
Linda: Ice, Condiments
Leslie: Texas Caviar, Dessert
Relma: Baked Beans
Melanie: Chili

Other items discussed:
If you're interested in having a spring neighborhood yard sale, contact Maria so that those who are interested can get together and decide on a date.

As most of you know, the George's moved to Monroe. Currently their home is vacant. When walking the neighborhood, please think to look the place over as you go by, or pick up trash that has blown into the yard. The pool has been drained so we will not have a mosquito/frog pond developing.

Ladies Night Out Set for Thursday

The Ladies Night Out meeting will be held this Thursday at Maria's house. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The spring cookout will be held on Saturday, May 1st at Ms. Emma's house and we'll discuss what items everyone will bring during the Ladies Night Out meeting.

See ya Thursday.

It's That Time of Year Again - HOA Dues

LaFayette Ridge HOA dues are due May 1st. This year's dues are $25.00.

Paul will be distributing announcements in the next day or two. Check your mailboxes.

HOA dues cover the cost of our annual cookouts, power bills for the neighborhood entrance and our Christmas/holiday party expenses. See Paul for more information.