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Why do we have a Residents Association?

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The GRA acts to represent the interests of Greenbrier Residents in dealing with local government entities, public utilities, nearby land owners and property developers.  A recent list of such entities and organizations includes:

  • Lexington Fayette Urban County Council
  • LFUCG Planning Commission
  • LFUCG Traffic Engineering
  • Kentucky Highway Department, District 7
  • Kentucky Utilities

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Missing Cat?

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This is an important question for all our GB neighbors: Has anyone lost a cat? That’s right! A nice-looking calico was found on the road in the 1800 block of Bahama Road on Saturday evening, January 4.  If this is your cat, please call 299-7041 to claim it as soon as possible. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Holiday Decorating Winners

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WinnerThe winners of the 2013 GRA Holiday Decorating Contest are:
 
 
 
 

  • Best Overall:  3201 Tobago – Pell Wardrop and Mike Wirth.
  • Best Doorway Decor:  3508 Trinidad – Cathy and John Plomin.
  • Judges Choice:  1725 Bahama – Mary Jane and Russel Reed.
  • Honorable Mention:  2251 Bahama – Stephanie Johnson.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who decorated this year.
Happy Holidays to all our neighbors from the GRA board members and volunteers.
 

Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Lights
The GRA Board Members and Volunteers would like to extend our holiday greeting to you and your family.
The Annual Greenbrier Holiday Contest is underway. Prizes will be awarded to GRA members in the following categories:

  • Best Overall Decor
  • Best Doorway Decor
  • Judges Choice

The contest will be judged Sunday evening, December 22.

Wildlife in Greenbrier

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Residents of Greenbrier have recently spotted a diverse mix of wildlife in our neighborhood.  Species include:

If you are not aware, Peregrine Falcons were reintroduced to Kentucky in the late 1990s.  Nesting boxes have been installed high in chimneys of power plants and industrial facilities.  More than 200 chicks have been hatched so far.  I once caught a glimpse of a Peregrine Falcon in level flight.  The speed was simply unbelievable.  While I am not certain of the identity of the bird, the speed leads to a single conclusion.
Thanks to Sid Hamm for the outstanding photo of the woodpecker.  It has been several decades since I observed one of these feathered princes.  I eagerly hope for a sighting of my own.
If you have a wildlife sighting you wish to share with your neighbors, please email your Webmaster.

Fall 2014 Neighborhood Meeting

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Our Fall meeting will be held on Monday, October 20 at the home of Carl and Sarah Lee, 1805 Bahama.  The featured speaker will be Officer Bige Towery, who will talk about Neighborhood Watch programs, home security, and crime trends in Lexington

Bige Towery


Towery is currently assigned to The LFUCG Bureau of Community Services as a Crime Prevention Specialist.
Towery attended Transylvania University and Eastern Kentucky University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in police administration from EKU’s college of law enforcement.  He has completed the national crime prevention institute advanced level and crime prevention through environmental design at the University of Louisville.  He also is a certified police instructor in the state of Kentucky as well as a school resource officer.
Also on the agenda will be election of new GRA officers. Refreshments will be served! All are invited to this informative meeting!
Hope to see you there!
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