Happy Thanksgiving

LaFayette Ridge neighbors are gathering with family and friends today to give thanks for their many blessings and enjoy the fellowship and good eatin' that comes with Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

Ice Skating Comes to Loganville

The CornDawgs are at it again - this time with an ice skating rink in Loganville! The Winter Wonderland will open this Friday, November 27th (at noon) and will feature an ice skating rink, pictures with Santa, marshmallow roast, hot cocoa, Christmas tree farm, real reindeer, trail of lights, hayrides, carriage rides and more.

For more information on the Winter Wonderland, visit their website at www.corndawgs.net

The Winter Wonderland is located on Highway 81, just north of Walnut Grove.

Thank You John!

The rear entrance being painted

John's craftiness on display

A special thank you goes out to John Sharp for all his hard work in LaFayette Ridge.

John recently completed the neighborhood entrance repairs by painting both entrances. And, he used his creative talents in designing and building professional sign boards for neighborhood events.

We thank you!

Local Food Drive Set for Thursday

The United States Postal Service will be picking up canned good donations on Thursday, November 19th to benefit the Shepherd's Staff Ministries. USPS postal carriers will pick up non-perishable food items left in (or around) your mailbox.

The Shepherd's Staff Ministries currently provides food to an average of 260 families per month in the Loganville area. Any contributions you make will stay local and help Loganville families in need.

If you have a larger donation (too big for your mailbox), please take those to the Loganville Post Office on the 19th. No glass containers, please.

Neighborhood Entrance Repaired

A very special thank you goes out to Dexter Whaley and family for repairing the rear portion of the main neighborhood entrance. After years of battling the elements, the entrance was showing some wear-and-tear. This picture shows some of the repair work prior to being painted.

Also, thanks to the Taylor family for kicking off the holiday season by putting up lights on the bushes at the front entrance.

Thanks to all of our neighbors for their hard work throughout the neighborhood.

Skunk On The Loose

LaFayette Ridge neighbors are advised to close your garages during the evening as a rogue skunk is on the loose in the neighborhood. The Hood's have encountered the stinky critter in their garage. The skunk has sprayed and the smell has permeated through the garage and into their home.

To deter the skunk(s) from entering your garage (or even your home), the best bet may be to close your garage doors, make sure any trash bins are covered securely and have that .22 handy!

Local Lighting Ceremony Planned

The city of Loganville will host a tree lighting ceremony at City Hall on November 27 from 6 - 9 p.m.

The event will include a visit from Santa, the tree lighting, drinks and treats, crafts, activities and more. Children will have a chance to sit and talk with Santa on his sleigh.

No Christmas parade is planned this year for Loganville.

LaFayette Ridge Cookbook

The first edition LaFayette Ridge Cookbook is in the works. If you’d like to contribute recipes for the LaFayette Ridge cookbook, please submit them to Lauren by December 15.

Recipes will be compiled and a digital version of the cookbook will be created and emailed to neighbors. Multiple recipes are welcome. Family pictures are welcome as well. We'll include them with your recipe(s).

Please email your recipes and photos to LaurenKPatty@aol.com.

Holiday Plans Announced

Eleven families were represented at the Ladies Meeting

We had a wonderful Ladies’ Night Out on Nov. 10. Thanks to Ms. Emma for hosting the meeting. We discussed the upcoming events for the month of December and hope you all can attend many of the festivities.

Neighborhood Christmas Dinner
The LaFayette Ridge Neighborhood Christmas dinner will take place at the Anna Holbrook House* in downtown Loganville on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. Our HOA dues will cover the cost for the rental, meat and plates/silverware/cups. Neighbors will bring food items to share. Please sign up for what you’d like to bring by contacting Ms. Emma.
* The Anna Holbrook house is located at 137 C.S. Floyd Road (near the intersection with Pecan Street).

Cookie Swap
Make plans to attend the neighborhood cookie swap. This year we will meet at Lauren’s home* at 2:30 p.m on Sunday, December 6. Everyone should plan on bringing 6 dozen cookies (1 to share and 5 to swap). You may want to bring a platter or two to use for collecting your cookies. Please bring your recipes to share as well.
* 1502 La Fayette Place

Christmas Eve Luminaries
We will continue our annual lighting of the neighborhood on Thursday, December 24. If you would like to help, please plan to meet at the Myers’ home at 3 p.m. to make and place sand bags. This doesn’t take too long with lots of helpful elves. Help is needed in lighting the candles as well. This is such a beautiful sight that many people look forward to each year.

Christmas Decorations
LaFayette Ridge neighbors will continue the decorating tradition of wreaths with red ribbon on each exterior window.

Elected Officers
During the Ladies’ Meeting, neighborhood officers were elected. Paul Smith will remain Treasurer, Maria Taylor will take the helm as President and Dexter Whaley and Tim Chandler were voted as co-chairs of the Neighborhood Watch initiative.

We also want to thank Angie Myers for all her hard work in our neighborhood since its inception.

Other News
Maria is completing the updated neighborhood directory and will have those ready around Thanksgiving.

Thank you LaFayette Ridge Veterans

Veterans Day was first established in the United States as Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War 1. In 1954 the national holiday was changed to Veterans Day as President Dwight Eisenhower called on all Americans to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of America's veterans.

LaFayette Ridge neighbors John Sharp, Joe Wozniak, Alvin Kidd, Greg Hood, Daniel Bruner, Mark Finchum and Buddy Owens all served in the military.

As we celebrate Veterans Day Wednesday, we thank you for your selfless bravery and your service to our country. We appreciate you!

State Patrol Post Opens in Walton County

A new Georgia State Patrol Post opened recently on Highway 11 north of Social Circle in Walton County.

The 14,200-square-foot facility is located on a 22.45-acre tract and was funded through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

The facility will have 12 troopers working out of the post as well as administrative staff, with two more troopers slated to join the staff in the coming months.

Ladies Meeting Set for Nov. 10

The LaFayette Ridge Ladies Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. The location is Ms. Emma's home.

We'll cover holiday plans, decoration details, and vote for neighborhood officers.

Please make plans to attend and bring a dessert or food item to share.