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Your Official Bridges of Rivermist Homeowner Association NewsletterSpring 2016 Edition
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Spring 2016 NEWS!
Editor’s GREETING ....................................... 3
Neighborhood NOTIFICATIONS .............. 3
All Around TOWN ......................................... 4
BRM & City Council POLITICS ................... 5
DeKalb POLICE BEAT ................................. 5
Stepping Up To END HUNGER ..................... 6
Community CONCERNS ............................. 7
From My Kitchen TO YOURS ....................... 8
District 428 NEWS & DATES ....................... 8
Gardeners GREEN THUMB ......................... 9
Neighborhood NOTES .............................. 10
Garage Sale INFO ........................................... 10
PRESIDENT Scott SpierVICE PRESIDENT Jeff ThunderSECRETARY Alexandra Dailey TREASURER Marshall DirksDIRECTOR Dan SteimelDIRECTOR Ralph TompkinsDIRECTOR Rick Madsen
HOA WEBSITE www.BridgesofRivermist.org PROPERTY MANAGER Dan Pavelich Pavelich-May, Inc. 617 Sandberg Dr Sycamore, IL 60178 Off: 815.899.8510 Fax: 815.991.9035 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Alexandra Dailey [email protected] 312.965.4525CO-EDITOR Donna Borthwick
NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Sheryl Theisen hYperstrand Marketing Inc [email protected] 630.940.7920
GOVERNMENT DeKalb City Hall 815.748.2000Mayor John Rey www.cityofdekalb.comCity Manager Anne Marie Gaura 815.748.2090Deputy Clerk Ruth A Scott 815.748.2090Police (non-emergency) 815.748.8400Fire Dept (non-emergency) 815.748.8460Park District 815.758.6663 www.dekalbparkdistrict.comPublic Library 815.756.9568 www.dkpl.orgPost Office 815.758.6677
SCHOOLS/COMMUNITYDeKalb School D428 815.754.2350 www.dist428.orgNorthern Illinois University 815.753.1000 www.niu.eduKishwaukee College 815.825.2086 www.kishwaukeecollege.edu
ASSOCIATION AND LOCAL CONTACTS
EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS
Newsletter EditorAlexandra Dailey
Story DeadlinesWinter:12/10Spring: 3/10
Summer: 6/10Fall: 9/10
All homeowners are encouraged to submit stories and classifieds. All submissions are subject to board approval and editing
prior to print and without final approval from author.
ADVERTISING SUBMISSIONS
Sheryl TheisenPO Box 256, Wasco IL 60183
Advertising DeadlinesWinter:12/15Spring: 3/15
Summer: 6/15Fall: 9/15
Rates and Insertion orders can be found onthe website at:www.hyperstrandmktg.com/Newsletter_Publishing.html
Publication of paid advertisements is not an endorsement or recommen-dation by the HOA or the publisher for services and good provided. Nei-ther The Bridges Of Rivermist nor hYperstrand Marketing Inc are respon-
sible or liable for the content of any advertisement published herein.
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Editor’s GREETING
This winter has been a little shy of what I re-member winter to be. However, even though we had only a little amount of snow Miranda Wisnow and Ellison Xu were able to make a snowman and share it with us in the photo you will find in this issue. Ellison also shared a poem about their snowman. Thank you for sharing.
Are you ready for an absolutely wonderful spring? I am looking forward to the warmer weather when you can sit on your porch and watch the lawn grow. The robins and finches are back and happily chirping early in the morning. They are truly music to my ears. I pray that we do not get a cold snap that will damage the tender greens that are showing themselves. If you plant a garden I wish you sunshine, rain and a great harvest.
By the time you receive this newsletter you will most likely have enjoyed a plate of corned beef and cabbage and a cold glass or two of green beer. As the month of March comes to an end, the chocolate bunnies will have hopped away with the jelly beans and we will have eaten our share of chocolate eggs, crème filled eggs, deviled eggs and egg salad. Wasn’t it grand!
We have a number of new neighbors so please welcome then to our beautiful community. If you see a lady walking the neighborhood wearing a big straw hat waving a greeting it is most likely me. It would be my pleasure to meet you. As the editor, my desire is to make this newsletter your newsletter. I am eager to receive pictures, recipes, and stories that you want to share. If you are involved in a cause that is dear to your heart and would like to get others involved let me know. If it is possible, I will help your spread the word. Bridges of Rivermist is our neighborhood.
Please enjoy this issue let me know what you think. Till next time, have a good spring.
Alexandra DaileyBRM BOD, Editor
Neighborhood NOTIFICATIONS
BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST 3 MONTH REVIEWDuring the last three months the board has been busy preparing for the summer.
We are excited to be investigating what our next step in the rill restoration will be. Dan Pavelich walked the area with Ponds, Inc. to see what we will be able to do this year. There is some planting that needs to be completed from last year since the winter caught us off guard. This includes some trees being replaced.
To keep up with the changing times the Board is working on needed revisions/additions to our Rules and Regulations.
As always, The HOA has continued their efforts through legal action as necessary to collect any delinquent fees from non-paying members. From January 1 through March 15, 2016 we have had five houses sell. We welcome our new neighbors.
D. Dorrance Custom Homes has submitted plans, which have been approved, to begin construction for a new dwelling on Larking.
“It’s a privilege to serve on the HOA Board and live in this commu-nity. We thank all the members for their continued support of our activities.”
Best regards from your HOA Board,Scot Spier, Jeff Thunder, Marshall Dirks, Alexandra Dailey, Dan Steimel, Ralph Tompkins and Rick Madsen.
2016 HOA ASSESSMENTSThank you to all that have paid their assessments in a timely manner. The second installment of the HOA dues was due on April 1, 2016. Contact Dan Pavelich If you would like to set up auto withdrawal. Payments are due the first of January, April, July and October.
2016 SCHEDULE of OPEN HOA BOARD MEETINGSAll HOA Members are encouraged to attend the Open Board Meet-ings. The meetings are a casual way of meeting with neighbors, old and new, keep informed of what is going on as well as an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions and take an active part in your neighborhood.
The 2016 dates are: April 4, July 11, October 3, and November 7. The 2017 Budget and Election will be held at the November 7, 2016 meeting. Location and time of meeting will be provided to all HOA members via USPS and/or email by our property manager. The Meeting announcement will also be published on our website, www.BridgesofRivermist.org.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT...Help keep our community beautiful and safe! If you witness a viola-tion of the HOA Rules, which are available on our website, you are encouraged to contact our property manager, Dan Pavelich. If you see any suspicious individuals or see questionable activity, please do not hesitate to call the DeKalb Police Department.
Rivermist Committees n Architectural n Budget and Finance n Communication n Holiday Décor n Irrigations & Ponds n Landscape n Welcome n Newsletter n Rules & Regulations
n Social Committee
We always welcome residents to join a committee as a volunteer. If you want change in Rivermist, then we need you! It would be invaluable to the community in many ways. Anyone interested in participating or attending any of the named committees above or wants to know more informa-tion about any of them, contact Dan Pavelich at (815) 899-8510 or email: [email protected]
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All Around TOWNStagecoach Playerswww.stagecoachers.com 815.758.1940
Laramie Projectby Moisés Kaufman and the
Members of Tectonic Theater ProjectDirected by Tim BallApr 28, 29, 30, May 6, 7, 2016 @ 7:30 pmMay 1, 8, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
My Fair LadyBooks and Lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNERMusic by FREDERICK LOEWEAdapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play andGabriel Pascal’s Motion Picture “PYGMALION”Original Production Directed by Moss HartDirected by Sue Price JohnsonVocal Direction by Cortney Jo Schoeneberg-NewbyPit Direction by Judy O’ConnorJun 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2016 @ 7:30 pmJun 5, 12, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
Devils’ Disciple by Bernard ShawDirected by G. Scott MorrisJul 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 2016 @ 7:30 pmJul 10, 17, 2016 @ 2:00 pm
Egyptian Theatrewww.egyptiantheatre.org 815-758-1215
March to Bourbon Street - A Festival of the ArtsFriday May 6 at 7pmExperience New Orleans jazz
DeKalb School District Art Show- Featuring art from K-12 grades. Open and free to the public. May 10, May 11 and May 12 from 5 p.m. until 8 pmMay 11 from 5 pm until 8 pm
Beth Fowler Dance Company - West Side Story & MoreJune 3 at 7 pmJune 4 at 2 pm and 7 pmJune 5 at 2 pm
Midwest Museum of Natural Historywww.MMNH.org 815.895.9777 Give Local DeKalb County Tuesday May 3This is a 24-hour crowdfunding event, which provides critical funding for nonprofits throughout the coun-try. Your generosity helps to feed and care for our live
animals, educate over 1,500 students a year, create new exhibits, and so much more.https://givelocaldekalbcounty.org/#npo/midwest-museum-of-natu-ral-history
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchesta www.kishorchestra.org
Spring Concert: The Majesty of MahlerSaturday May 7 @7:30pmNIU Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm in the Recital HallThe orchestra will be joined by a chorus to perform Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (“Resurrection”), by Gustav Mahler.
DeKalb Public Library www.dkpl.org 309 Oak Street 815-756-9568
We need your help again!On weekdays, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., we are calling on volunteers to help us monitor the new Youth Service Study Rooms. Another volunteer opportunity is to assist patrons with the new DVD machines in the adult depart-ment. We are also looking for volunteers to do the basics as well! This includes cleaning, shelf reading, and other various tasks to be assigned by a volunteer coordinator.To apply for volunteer service, please fill out a Volunteer Application. Ask for an application at any service desk and returned once completed.
For additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact one of our volunteer coordinators:Darcy Tatlock at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3401, Kristine Ohman at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 2111 or Samantha Hathaway at [email protected] or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Donations wanted!The Friends of the Library are collecting items for their spring book sale and will accept your used books, CD’s and DVD’s! Please bring these items that are in good, clean and saleable conditions to the Circulation Desk at the library. (No encyclopedias, textbooks or record albums)
For additional information, please contact Jill Cutts at [email protected] or Richard Rice [email protected] or visit the Friends of the Library page on our website.
Spring Book Sale Saturday, April 16th 9am-5pmSunday, April 17th 1pm-5pm
BRM and City Council POLITICS
City Council Meetings & Alderman FinucaneCity Council Meetings are open to the public. They are also broadcast live on local cable Channel 14 on the 2nd and 4th Mon-day of each month at 5 pm. Bill Finucane, our alderman (Ward 2), is available to you if
you have questions or concerns. Email him at [email protected] or call 815-758-2820.
DeKalb POLICE BEAT
The weather is warming up! Spring is always a welcome time of year for us in Northern Illinois. We can all get outside, spruce up the yard, say “hello” to some neighbors we haven’t seen lately, open up our windows and breathe in some fresh air.
As the days get longer and we spend more time outside, there are
a few basic safety tips to keep in mind.
• Watch out for children – this is always a big one when the weather gets nice. Kids are on bikes and scooters. They’re running and play-ing. They’re having fun and being kids. Who hasn’t seen a kid chase a bouncing basketball or soccer ball into the roadway without giving a single thought as to whether or not a car may be approaching?
• Stick to routes that are well-traveled when out walking, jogging, or biking. Avoid isolated areas with little foot traffic or vehicle traffic. If you enjoy evening walks and runs, stay on well-lit paths and roads. If you become injured or experience any sort of health issue while out exercising, it will be much easier for you to summon assistance if you are in a well-travelled area. And you could potentially meet lots of new people who share your interest in exercise.
• Mind your doors and keys. Do not leave keys in an unattended vehicle, even if it is parked in your garage. And speaking of garages, with warmer weather we will see lots of garage doors open. If you see a neighbor’s garage open for an extended period, consider giving them a call to make sure they realize it’s still open.
• It is tax season, and IRS scammers are out in full force. Many Illinois residents have been receiving phone calls claiming they owe unpaid taxes. Remember to never give out personal information over the phone, even if the caller claims to be from the IRS. The IRS will not call and threaten you about unpaid taxes, ever. Scam IRS calls can be reported to the IRS at 1-800-366-4484. If you’ve fallen victim to a scam like this, you should report it to the police. Our non-emer-gency number is 815-748-8400. Don’t let shame or embarrassment keep you from reporting a crime. More information on this scam can be found at www.irs.gov. Also, warn your friends and neighbors, especially seniors to watch out for Tax Refund Anticipation Loans. More information can be found at www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov.
• A word about solicitors. DeKalb has an ordinance requiring solicitors to register with the city. Most companies comply with this requirement because it is common practice in communities through-out the state and country. When a company registers with us, we do a background check on anyone who will be going door to door. There are, however, some companies who will solicit without registering with the city, which means there’s no background check on the person who may be standing on your doorstep. We’ve seen an increase lately in unregistered solicitors. Please report any suspicious activity relat-ing to solicitors in your neighborhood. We do not recommend ever letting a solicitor into your home or giving out personal information. Finally, if a solicitor does have a permit that does not mean that the City endorses them or their product. It only means they have regis-tered with the City and have passed a background check.
• Unused medications – In the last issue of BRM, I mentioned the drop box in our lobby at 700 W. Lincoln Highway where you can deposit old, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. We also hold Drug Take-back events and we’ve got one coming up on April 30th from 10am -2pm. This is the perfect chance to clean out your cup-boards and medicine cabinets of these products. Properly disposing of medications helps to keep these products out of the landfills and out of the hands of kids and other adults who shouldn’t have them. Use the drop box 24/7, when it’s convenient for you or come visit us on April 30th! No liquids or sharps please.
Your friends and neighbors at the DeKalb Police Department.Chad McNett – Community Relations Officer
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Stepping up to END HUNGER
Feed’em Soup, now located at 251 East Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, is a local non-profit organization dedicated to help struggling neighbors provide healthy fresh meals
for their families.
Those wishing to learn more, volunteer or donate can visit www.FeedEmSoup.org or contact Derek Gibbs, Executive Director at e: DGibbs@FeedEmSoup,org or P: 815-310-0903. For CLOSET infor-mation contact Derek Gibbs.
GROCERY CO-OPFeed’em Soup is proud to now offer a grocery co-op as both a service
to our community and a fundraiser for our organization! How it works is simple - we purchase items in BULK from a national restaurant supply company and have them delivered right to our door. Then we pack your basket full of fresh produce, breads, pastas, rice, spices, herbs and other items! You subscribe online and then on your designated day pick it up right HERE and SAVE!
Get your baskets home and create delicious dinners for your family! This is a great way to eat more fruits and veggies at affordable prices and save time at the grocery store. Proceeds are put toward our mis-sion of feeding those in need!
Are you interested in helping organize a Bridges of Rivermist food drive?
Hunger is not just during the holiday season it affects all ages every day. DeKalb and our surrounding com-munities are fortunate enough to have resources for our local com-munity in need. These resources also make it easier for us to do our part in sharing with those less fortunate.
DeKalb Area Food Pantries
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1915 N. First St. (815) 758-3203
Church of the Nazarene 1051 S. Fourth St. (815) 758-1588
New Hope Baptist Church 1201 Twombly Rd. (815) 756-7306
Salvation Army 830 Grove St. (815) 756-4308 Mon - Thurs 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
St. Mary Catholic Church 302 Fisk Ave. (815) 758-5432
Vineyard Christian Fellowship 215 N. Fourth St. (815) 748-8463
Sycamore Area Food Pantries
United Methodist Church 160 Johnson Ave (815) 895-9113
Salem Lutheran Church 1145 DeKalb Ave (815) 895-9171
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A SNOWMAN IN BRIDGES OF RIVERMISTSnowfall was not good for building a snowman this winter but Miranda and Ellison made it happen.
DUTCH TREAT LUNCHJames and Alexandra Dailey, Kathleen Reid and Donna Borthwick attended and enjoyed a flavorful Dutch Treat Lunch at Jamrah Middle Eastern Cuisine on March 9th.
(picture of us at the table-Donna was the photographer)
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I love my snowman, clean and white. I will really miss you, when the sun shines bright.
Poem By: Ellison Xu
Photo of Miranda Wisnow andEllison Xu Quinlan
DUTCH TREAT DINNER MAY 4 – SAVE THE DATEIt was suggested that we have the Dutch Treat Meal at dinner time.
Join some of your neighbors for a Dutch Treat Dinner at Jamrah Middle Eastern Cuisine located at 2672 DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore (near HyVee) on
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 anytime between 5:30 and 6 pm. You will be in for a flavorful experience!
From My Kitchen TO YOURSSubmitted by Marshall and Jodi Dirks
A Dirks family favorite way before jodi joined the Dirks family. Marshall’s mom got it from a friend when they lived in Champaign, IL and she passed it on. Marshall said that this is a recipe that you may find somewhat unusual but the kids like it and if the kids are fans…..it has to be good.
Beef CurryPlace the following in your crock pot:1 large onion finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic sliced/minced2 lbs. of beef stew meat (frozen or fresh)
Blend the following in a small bowl and add to crock pot.2 tablespoons lemon juice2-4 teaspoons of *curry powder (4 teaspoons if using yellow/2 teaspoons if using red) *use curry powder to taste- Jodi uses about 4 TABLE-SPOONS- she finds less too bland
Lastly add 1 cup of tomato juice or tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups of beef broth.Cover crock pot. Cook on high setting all day if using frozen beef. Cook low all day if using fresh beef. Thicken with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of corn starch and 2 tablespoons of cold water which has been stirred or shaken before adding to curry.
Serve over rice with a selection of toppings: peanuts, raisins, coco-nut, pineapple chunks, banana slices, and sunflower nuts as well as apple/orange relish or cucumber relish (a mixture of chopped cucumber, green onions, celery, and tomato with seasoned salt.)
District 428 NEWS AND DATESANNUAL DEKALB EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOOT SCOOTIN’ AND BBQ’N EVENT!
Please gather your friends and join us on Saturday, April 30th for a fun evening at the Kishwaukee Country Club featuing the popular band, BACK COUNTRY ROADS! You will be able to enjoy great food, in-cluding a pig roast and Ollie’s for dessert, beverages, a silent auction, a draw down raffle, and lots of boot scootin’ music.
Proceeds will go towards DEF’s continuing efforts to provide grants for teachers in District 428. Tickets ($35.00 each or 2 for $60.00) are available online through April 23rd at www.dekalbeducationfoundation.org or by contacting a DEF board member or through Melissa Smith at the Education Center. GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE WE SELL OUT
Community CONCERNS
In 2012, the State of Illinois banned elec-tronic waste from landfills. Since that time, DeKalb County Health Department’s Solid Waste Program has worked hard to ensure the availability of a convenient electronics recycling program.
There are five electronics recycling collections held each month throughout the County.
As of July of 2015, the County’s Electronic Waste (EWaste) vendor stopped taking Cathode Ray Tube Televisions (CRT TVs). As an al-ternative, residents were able to recycle CRT TVs at Best Buy. Howev-er, Best Buy recently announced they would no longer accept any TVs or monitors. Vendors have stopped accepting CRT TVs, at no charge, due to costs. These costs are higher because CRT TVs and monitors contain lead, which means the materials have no resale value. Some options are to call DC Trash (815-758- 7274) or New Life Electronics (866-929-5551) to recycle CRT TVs. Both vendors charge a fee.
The County E-Waste sites will continue to accept all electronics except CRT TVs (the County sites still accept CRT monitors) at no cost to residents because the service is funded by the DeKalb County Solid Waste Program. According to Michelle Gibson, the Solid Waste Program Specialist, this continues to be a statewide problem and Illi-nois Counties are working with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Legislators on a solution. For the complete schedule and a list of acceptable items, please visit our website at health.dekalb-county.org or call Michelle Gibson 815-748-2408.
Attention DeKalb Water, Sewer, and Refuse CustomersThe City of DeKalb will be changing from a three month billing cycle to a two month billing cycle for water, sewer, and refuse services. If you have any questions regarding this change in the billing cycle, please contact the City of DeKalb’s Water Billing at 815-748-2085.
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NEEDED- Recipes that are family favorites. Email to [email protected] with BRM Recipe in the subject line. Include a brief story about your favorite dish and a picture if available. It may be included in the next issue.
No School Days: 4/14 - early dismissal4/15 & 5/30 -no school6/3 - last day of school
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GARDENER’S GREEN THUMB ~ Submitted by Donna Borthwick Shared from PlantCareToday
5 Uses for Old Coffee Grounds in The Garden
Coffee grounds in the garden? Wait… what?! Don’t think of throwing away used coffee grounds! They are just as valuable as the coffee you made from them. Below are ways on what can coffee grounds be used for in your garden. #1 – Ground Mulch
Coffee grounds make an excellent ground mulch, especially for acid loving plants like blueberry bushes, huckleberry, holly bushes, azaleas, rhododendrons, juneberry, gardenias, camellias, trillium, and begonias. It’s a bit ironic but the dark brown remains of your morning coffee will turn your hydrangea flowers bright blue! Evergreen trees are also fond of acidic soils, as are dogwood trees, magnolia trees, willow oaks, and beech trees. Garden vegetables that prefer slightly acidic soils include peppers (all types), radishes, sweet potatoes, egg-plant, tomatoes, parsley, rhubarb, and potatoes (even though the soils in Idaho are predominantly alkaline). When you mulch with coffee grounds, spread a layer about one-half inch think or your grounds will mold too readily and they could make your soil too acidic.
#2 – Add Coffee Grounds to Your Compost PileAdding coffee grounds in garden soil is a good way to build the soil. Coffee contains about 1.5 percent nitrogen by weight so coffee grounds will add a great deal of nitrogen to your home made compost soil. However, it is also important to keep in mind the acidity of cof-fee grounds and balance this out with yard scraps, kitchen scraps, and a good source of calcium carbonate like wood ashes or lime to bal-ance out the pH and also add more phosphorous. Keep in mind too that the fungus that grows on coffee tends to use up a lot of nitrogen, so again, it’s a good idea to have a good mixture of materials in your compost.#3 – Create a Ring of ProtectionAre slugs attacking your strawberries? Ants eating your tomato plants? Are snails munching on your lettuce? You can eliminate this problem by placing a protective ring of used coffee grounds around these vulnerable plants so they’ll be protected like a castle protected by a moat. These common garden pests don’t like the smell, acidity, or texture of coffee grounds so they are repelled by them. Best of all, us-ing this simple all natural solution can help you avoid using any toxic pesticides around your food!
#4 – Free, Effective, and Easy to Make Liquid FertilizerCoffee beans are full of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potas-sium, copper, and magnesium. The used grounds still contain a high concentration of these nutrients. It is very easy to use coffee grounds as fertilizer by making an effective liquid food. Simply put about one-half pound of used grounds in a five-gallon bucket, fill with water, and stir with a stick. Let this sit a few days and the nutrients from the coffee will seep into the water and the resulting liquid is your liquid fertilizer. This is an excellent alternative to the chemical fertilizers you buy at the store which contain harmful chemicals like petrochemi-cals, arsenic, and cadmium. Of course, unlike the store bought liquid fertilizers, your homemade liquid fertilizer is free!
#5 – Shoo Away the Neighbor CatsHumans and cats don’t always think alike. While we relish the smell of fresh ground coffee beans and fresh brewed coffee, cats are repelled by the same coffee aroma! Thus, if you have some neighborhood kit-ties (or your own cats) digging up your garden, try spreading some coffee grounds around the edge of your garden!
Final TipIf you don’t drink coffee at home, or don’t drink enough of it to sup-ply your garden, many coffee shops like Starbucks give their grounds away for free! You could also ask any coffee shop or restaurant you patronize to save their coffee grounds for you and they’d likely oblige you. You can thank them later by bringing them some beautiful fresh flowers or garden fresh vegetables.
Car Service Tips• Try out a shop on a minor repair first, to see if you’re satisfied. • Call the Better Business Bureau or the Bureau of Automotive Repair to see if any complaints have been filed against an auto shop, or actions taken against it. • If a shop says it replaced a part, ask to see it. • Always get a written estimate of the work ahead of time. Don’t pay for some-thing you did not approve. • Check your owner’s manual first, to see what should be done for general maintenance of your vehicle. • Steer clear of junk parts. • If your dispute is with the mechanic, don’t hesitate to ask to see the service manager. • If you have any car complaints call the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Hotline @ (800) 952-5210.
KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS SPRING!
Watch lilies and candy - chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and all true lilies can be fatal if ingested by cats. And be mindful, kitties love to nibble on colorful plastic Easter grass, leading to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting and dehydration. Screens are a Must- Many pet parents welcome the breezy days of spring by opening their windows. Cats are apt to jump or fall through unscreened windows so be sure yours are in all of your windows.Buckle Up - While most dogs love to feel the wind on their furry faces, don’t allow them to ride in the beds of pick-up trucks or stick their heads
out of moving-car windows. Flying debris and insects can cause inner ear or eye injuries and lung infections, and abrupt stops or turns can cause major injury, or worse! Spring Cleaning - Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition in many households, but be sure to keep all cleaners and chemicals out of your pets’ way! Almost all cleaning products, even all natural ones, contain chemicals that may be harmful to pets. Ah Ah Achoo - Like people, pets can be allergic to foods, dust, plants and pollens. Allergic reactions in dogs and cats can cause itching, minor sniffling and sneezing, or life-threatening anaphylactic shock to insect bites and stings. Pesky Little Critters - April showers bring May flowers—and an onslaught of bugs! Make sure your pet is on year-round heartworm preventive medication, as well as a flea and tick control program.
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Neighborhood NOTESWe would like to extend a hearty welcome
to our new neighbors.Bruce & Ellen Scherger, 175 Tygert Lane
Steve & Shannon Becker, 140 Tygert LaneGary & Sally Betz, 360 Kingsbury Drive
Dan & Angela Jordet. Faithe (3) 399 LarkingBrian Smith & Skye O’Neill 307 Larking Avenue
Greg & Fran Tierney, Connor(15) Ethan(11) Aaron(11) 3498 Sanborn Lane
Used or Unused Garden Tools Wanted for DCCGDonna Borthwick, resident of BRM and volunteer for the DeKalb County Community Garden is accepting donations of new or used garden tools, pots, planting soil, plug trays or heirloom seeds on behalf of DCCG’s . If you have items you would like to donate, call Donna at 630-699-0075 or drop them off at 3423 Baraboo Lane.
DeKalb Electronics RecyclingWhen: The first Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 am Where: City lot #3 at the corner of Grove and South Fourth Streets, DeKalb. Items being accepted: Any item that plugs into a wall socket or has a battery, cardboard and plastic, batteries, scrap metal, tube TV’s/CRT monitors and flat screen monitors. Questions: Call the DeKalb County
Solid Waste Specialist at 815-748-2408, www.dekalbcountyhealthde-partment.org
HOA Declarations & Covenants / Rules & RegulationsOur Bridges of Rivermist HOA Declarations & Covenants, and Rules and Regulations (R&R) are available on our website. If you have questions regarding fences, swimming pools, recreational equipment, recreational vehicles, animals etc., be sure to review the R&R and submit your plans to the HOA before you be-gin work on any improvements. You may also
have to obtain a permit from the city. Login to our website, and go to Community Information. If you have any questions, call or email Dan Pavelich. www.Bridgesofrivermist.org
Have You Checked Us Out On The Web Lately?www.BridgesofRivermist.org
Don’t miss out on important information about our community and actions being taken by our HOA Board members. Our website provides information on what’s happening and news involving our com-munity. Any resident who has not yet
provided an email address, please contact Dan Pavelich to be added to the website. We use the email system as another way to notify our residents of upcoming meetings or any other im-portant information. If you have any questions about the web-site or problems logging into the website, contact Dan Pavelich at 815-899-8510, or email him at [email protected]
SPRING GARAGE SALEFriday, May 20 & Saturday May 21, 2016
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Once again it is time to organize your closets,unclutter the garage and clean out basements.
Your stuff is someone’s treasure, and that means $$$ for you!
A garage sale ad will be placed in newspapers distributed in our local
and surrounding communities.
Banners will be put out at the entrances to our subdivision.
All participants are encouraged to fly a balloon from their mailbox to make their house more visible.
Questions? Please contact Donna Borthwick
630-699-0075 or email [email protected] Or contact Alexandra Dailey
312-965-4525 or email [email protected] put BRM Garage Sale in the subject line of your email.
2016 Parade and Community Picnic/BBQLet us plan ahead!!!If you are interested in helping organize the parade which will be held on July 4th please let us know. Help is needed to distribute the treats and prizes. Parents are encouraged to walk the parade with their children. As always, we appreci-ate any help with the parade and the distribution of ice cream and prizes.
Last year it was asked if there was any interest in having a Picnic/BBQ after the parade on July 4th. If you have any thoughts, ideas or would like to coordinate the picnic please let us know.
Bridges of Rivermist REVIEW 11Spring 2016
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Homeowners have market influence that stretches across colleagues, family and even social media.
This word-of-mouth referral system means additional advertising and more potential business for you.
Happy customers will tell friends, and friends trust friends for referrals.
Dollar for DollarThis is Effective Advertising
Unlike junk mail, a requested distribution means homeowners read and share each newsletter.
Each publication is tailored for a specific neighborhood with pictures and stories about the homeowners as well as content from local businesses and news about the local community.
When homeowners request it,homeowners read it.
We have several HOA newsletters with space available for advertising and editorial.
NEIGHBORHOODS: The Ashwoods - Park and CreekBrook CrossingNorth WheatlandRiver WoodsWalnut RidgeBlackberry CreekBridges of RivermistCranston Meadows NorthTimber Trails
HOMEOWNERS2604704004003506882001001341
PRICING: $55 - $110$60 - $120$60 - $120$60 - $120$55 - $110$70 - $170$40 - $100$40 - $100$80 - $185
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10% Discount for all homeowners
Are you an expert or have an opinion?
We need great stories.
Personal and business copy accepted.
Call for details!
Deadline: the 15th of each month
The Bridges of Rivermist Review is published quarterly byhYperstrand Marketing IncPO Box 256 Wasco IL [email protected]
Your Official Bridges of Rivermist Homeowner Association Newsletter
Spring 2016 Edition
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