RivaRidge Riva Ridge Review IN LIBERTYVILLE

Riva Ridge Umbrella Association do A.S.I. 8471459-6565 August, 2001



Umbrella Association

President's Report

          Dick Ciarrochi


Communications Our Goal

Say "hello" to the new Riva Ridge Review, your Board's W3y tQ

on a regular basis. We hope it will keep you up4o-date, so you can be a well informed, active manber of the Riva Ridge Comnumity.



· DrIveway Sealcoating

We hope you are wjoying your fresh, dean, new-looking driveway. The program was completed the last week in July, and is part of the Board,s commitment to beautifythe area while helping extflld the life of our driveways

aijoyl At the same lime, urge not using caustic auto and tire cleaners which leave stains on the asphalt. Instead, good old soap and water are best.



· New Landscaper on Board

This spring we hired a newlandscaper, Perncme Brothers, to maintain our lawns and shrubbery. Thus far, we're happy to report most people are pleased. In those few areas where problems have occured, Perrica.ie is working with us to clear than up. Their staff appears anxious to do a fine job, and is courteous to residents Should you have any special landscaping needs, please contad ASI - in writing - providing the location and your ccxicem.



· Arborlst Assesses Trees

Riva, Ridge, being a community of beautiful, lush landscaping, is actively working to protect the health of our nursery stock. Urban Forest Management, Inc. rec8ltly completed its rqort m trees and shrubs, outlining specific adkwi needed. Hendricksen Trees, our comm&cial arboiist, is now prqanng a plan to implement these recommendations as quickly as possible. Our nursery stock cmsists of over 1,400 trees.

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New Plants Need Watering Now!
This has bern a veiy hot summer, with not too mudi ram. That poses a special
problem ffnew shrubs were planted near your unit. it is imperative that they be watered often so they can take bold and thrive.
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It would be a shame to invest in beautiful new gremery cmly to have it die from a lack ofwat&. Thanks for your



Early Ideas for Snowbirds
If you plan to leave your unit vacant for more than a few
days duringthe winter. here are smne thoughts to wxrd off
£roz&ipipes andwat& damage:
. set the thermostat to 620 or higher
0 leave under-sink cabinet doors doors opui
0 leave a key with a neighbor and let name andpliciie number
· discwmec± outside hoses and tightly dose the spigots
· have someone stop by regularly to see that things are "slip shape"
Then, have a great worry-free time!

Holiday Refuse Dates

Please mark your calendar so as to
eliminate unsightly, unsanitary conditions.

Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Saturday, Sept 8

Thaanksgiving Day Holiday

Tuesday, Nov.20 Saturday, Nov.24

instead or Tuesday instead of Friday


No change
instead or Friday

Please remember to use dark colored plastic bags that are securely tied.


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