The McLaughlins came to North Lake Meadows from Louisiana in 1988. They like the peaceful surroundings, they say. Thanks, in part at least, to several city police officers and sheriff's deputies who live in the neighborhood, crime is minimal. We like it a lot. In its earlier years a cow pasture on the Moore family farm, it also contains houses built by Charley Bell and Richard Yates, among others.
Residents talk of occasionally digging up rusted bits of barbed wire from their yards.
We originally came out here 11 years ago because it was out of town and quiet. You could actually hunt quail in the area. North Lake Meadows is still quiet, Lewis says. An added benefit is that neighbors have a variety of talents they share with each other. He likes to refurbish vintage cars, for instance, while a friend down the street is an expert at finishing concrete.