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When I ran for the 2007 Board of Directors I
promised to help implement a "program' to help
senior citizens and single
parents handle routine chores. Thanks to many
great people in the North Ranch community a Good Neighbor program was
established.
Now as manager of the community, the last thing I want to do is send a Friendly Reminder notice for CC&R violations when it has been established that the property owner may be a person in need. Over the last several months many yards were cleaned through the Good Neighbor program but the job is not done. Thankfully, neighbors have come forward and a volunteer network has been established. The local schools have also joined the network of Good Neighbors.
I am asking residents to continue in helping to identify special situations that require neighborly action. The idea being, when we see a yard full of weeds let's first come out of our houses and find out what the situation is before complaining.
The homeowner may not be capable of dealing with the weeds for health or other reasons. The last thing they may need is a warning letter threatening a fine. I know this first hand as I was a single-parent with three small children for three years. At that time weeds were the last thing on my mind.
If you are aware of a property that may have fallen into disrepair because of special circumstances please contact me. If the situation warrants the resident may qualify for some special help from our volunteers.
To those who helped out in 2007 to start this program I can only say THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
FROM THE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2007 ROUND UP: NORTH RANCH YOUTHS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Five North Ranch youths picked up rakes, blowers, broom and loppers to help an ill neighbor with yard work. The youths are part of the community's Good Neighbor Program and are working in conjunction with Mountain View High School's mandatory service requirements.
The North Ranch manager has been organizing the Good Neighbor Program for some time. Mountain View High School requires all students put in 16 hours of community service in order to graduate. The manager contacted the high school two weeks ago to make arrangement for the student to serve in the community where they live, after a neighbor told the manager about the school requirements.
Today the students began working in the yards of a home belonging to a senior couple with serious health problems. The couple are on a fixed income and have gone through several serious operations in recent weeks.
Upon completion of the job the youths will be given credit for hours worked. Thank you to all in the community and the staff of Mountain View High School who have helped make this possible!
Note: If you are sick or injured and cannot keep up on routine yard maintenance please call 784-9963
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