Summer Block Party!

It’s time for the 2nd Annual

Blues on the Ridge

Summer Block Party!

Join us on Saturday, July 17th, at 6:00 p.m. on Winding Creek Court near the back of the neighborhood.

The Joel Brown Band will provide LIVE MUSIC; you bring the rest (food, beverages, lawn chairs).

See Joel Brown at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTxbs_y8EMM

*This event is FREE for members of the South Ridge HOA.* Non-members of the HOA and guests may attend for $5 per person. (Children under 10 are free!)

June 2010 Yard of the Month

Congratulations to the residents of 782 Iron Wood Circle!

Yard of the Month

SOUTH RIDGE YARD OF THE MONTH WINNER-MAY 2010

Joseph and Dorothy Buteau, who live at 914 Glenraven, are the winners of the “South Ridge Yard of the Month” for May of 2010.

As the owners of the “Yard of the Month,” the Buteau’s have received two South Ridge HOA mugs, a certificate acknowledging their yard and the “South Ridge Yard of the Month” sign will be displayed in their yard this month.

Congratulations to Joseph and Dorothy Buteau.

South Ridge HOA Board

Front Entrance Improvement

Thanks to Steve Tronnes and the Beautification Committee for painting the front entrance sign so that it is much more visible.

Stay tuned for other improvements to the front entrance. If you would like to join the Beautification Committee or have suggestions for the front entrance, e-mail the HOA at hoasouthridge@gmail.com . We are open to productive suggestions as to the type of plants, flowers, etc.

NOTE: The comments section is open to all, but an anonymous comment will not allow any follow up and usually will not be posted. We'd like to follow up, so leave your name or e-mail the HOA. Thanks.

South Ridge Yard of the Month Award!

The South Ridge Homeowner’s Association strives to improve the quality of living and appearance of our neighborhood. We encourage residents to take pride in their homes and our community. We want to recognize those residents who excel in maintaining their yards in such a way that they contribute to the overall curb appeal of the entire neighborhood. Yards of the month are awarded at the beginning of the months of May through August. In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, we will also recognize a house in both October and December that displays the most festive decorations.

Contest Guidelines:

1. Criteria:
a. Yard Maintenance
1. Healthy yard, neatly mowed and edged
2. Pruned and trimmed shrubs and trees
3. Healthy plants
4. Minimum weeds in flower beds
5. Yard free of debris and clutter

b. Design and Landscaping
1. Creative, unique curb appeal
2. Overall aesthetic appeal

2. One home per month will be selected during the months of May through August.

3. One home will be selected during the months of October and December around the 10th of the month. These selected homes will display the most festive, holiday décor for the month of their selection.

4. Each yard will be limited to winning the award only once in any calendar year.

5. Only the front yards, as viewed from the street, will be judged. Backyards will not be considered.

6. Only authentic plants will be considered, no artificial plants.

7. Current Board Members and voting members of the Beautification Committee are not eligible.

8. Members of the South Ridge Beautification Committee will judge, determine, and select the Yard of the Month winners prior to the award being given.

9. All winners must be members of the HOA with dues paid current.

10. While an individual’s home is being recognized as South Ridge’s “Yard of the Month”, they are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win the title.

11. The Yard of the Month sign will be placed in the winning yard and is to remain in the yard for the entire month.

12. In the event they are selected, a homeowner may elect to refrain from participation.

13. Judges' decisions are final.

14. Winners will be recognized on the HOA website.

Yard Sale May 14-15

The annual South Ridge Yard Sale will be

Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15.

We'll put an ad in the paper and a sign out front.

ATT Internet Update from VP Kristen Shinn

I just spoke with Tony Johnson again at A T & T today. Everything will be in place for our internet by May 15th. He told me that they will come install one piece of equipment in our neighborhood, which will allow internet for everyone within a 3-mile radius. They will not need to dig or install anything at each home. He told me that there will be enough internet for about 198 homes, which is basically our whole neighborhood. They are giving South Ridge first dibs on internet and are therefore taking pre-orders. If you have already emailed me your information, I have already passed it on to A T & T and I do not need for you to do anything else. I need for anyone else in the entire neighborhood who would like A T & T to email me asap their name, address, and phone number. Once the internet is up and running, then it will be open to anyone within a 3-mile radius, whether or not they live in South Ridge. Even if you think you might be interested, but aren't sure, please let me know.

If you want more information, visit: www.att.com and click on internet/ dsl. It will show you the 4 different speeds they offer, along with prices. You will get a discount if you bundle it with your A T & T home phone service. Once you sign up, no payment will be due until the internet is up and running. A T & T will send a modem to your home via the mail and you will set everything up yourself. Right now, A T & T is offering a special for fast access dsl, at any of their speeds for $24.95 a month for a year, after that it will go to regular price, which for their highest speed for dsl extreme 6.0 is $42.95 a month, with a discount if you bundle it with your home phone service. The lower speeds vary in price from $19.95 a month for dsl lite, $32.95 a month for dsl ultra, and $37.95 for dsl extreme. Their internet plans include unlimited monthly usage and you don't have to worry about how much you upload or download each month!

Please let me know if you are interested! After May 15th, anyone within a 3-mile radius of our neighborhood will be able to sign up! Thanks and have a great day!

Kristen Shinn
kristented@gmail.com

New Officers

The HOA elections were held at the annual meeting. At the meeting Chris Pittman was elected President, Kristen Shinn was elected Vice President, Anna Blake was elected Treasurer and Steve Tronnes was elected Secretary. We all look forward to working with you over the next two years. We will be meeting in the next week to begin planning some spring activities and start formulating a plan for installing at least one new streetlight very soon.

I want to thank Jen, Alison and Ray for their hard work over the last two years. They did a great job for our subdivision.

If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail us and be sure to check the blog often as that is the best way to get information out.

We look forward to serving you as your new officers.

Southridge HOA President
Christopher Pittman

Annual Meeting April 6

Our annual meeting will be Tuesday, April 6th at 6:30 pm at nearby McAdoo Creek Presbyterian Church (from the South Ridge Entrance, turn right on HWY 12 and it is about 1/4 mile down the road on the right).

We will be discussing any neighborhood issues, as well as voting for new officers. I strongly urge everyone attend.

Also, below is an email I received from Kristen Shinn about ATT internet in the back of South Ridge. If you are interested, please send her the needed information to her email address listed below.

Thanks,
Jennifer



Hello Jennifer,
Would you please forward this email regarding A T & T internet? I spoke to Mr. Johnson at A T & T this morning. Engineering is complete and A T & T has ordered the necessary equipment to install internet in the back of our subdivision. They are now waiting for the equipment to arrive. They are still estimating that everything should be ready by the end of March or the beginning of April. I will keep everyone updated.
If you are planning to switch to or use A T & T high speed internet, I need for you to email me at kristented@gmail.com Please email me your name, address, and phone number. Mr. Johnson has asked me to compile a list of names to send to him, so he can set it up to have his business office contact us as soon as we are internet-ready. They will call you and set everything up. I really need to receive these emails from you all as soon as possible, so I can send them to him.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks so much!

Sincerely,

Kristen Shinn
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Blues on the Ridge is ON

The weather is cooperating! See you at 6:00!

The South Ridge Homeowners Association invites you to enjoy the MUSIC of JOEL BROWN at

Blues on the Ridge
Saturday, September 26
6-10 p.m.
in the cul-de-sac on Winding Creek Ct.

Bring chairs or blankets, snacks, and drinks for your family.

This event is FREE to members of the HOA whose dues are current.
Non-members of the HOA and out of the neighborhood friends and family may attend as guests for $3 per person ages 10 and over (9 and under are free).