The Current

APRIL 2024

APRIL GARDENING

By Judy Koehly

Shade Lovers...

We are fortunate to live in River Run where we have so many native trees. These wonderful trees provide shade which is most welcome in the summer heat, but it can also be a little tricky to find plants that will bloom and thrive in the shade. I’ve made a list of plants that will work for you in your shady garden areas.

SQUIRRELS HAVE A GOOD SIDE!

By Judy Koehly

THE BUZZ

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIVILTY PLEDGE

Make commitment to foster an environmental for open discussion and debate, mutual respect, and tolerance between all who live in, work in, and visit our community. 

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

MAY 4TH, 8AM-12PM

The upcoming community yard sale scheduled for May 4th presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to declutter their homes and make some extra cash. Event organizers will provide maps at the front entrance, detailing the addresses of all participants, making it easier for buyers to navigate through the sales. Participants are also encouraged to hang balloons on their mailboxes.

The event also seeks volunteers, offering a wonderful chance for community members to get involved, help out, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the yard sale.

**To participate, contact gramakscott@gmail.com or text 815-353-3297.

Whether you're aiming to sell, buy, or volunteer, this event promises a day of community engagement and treasure hunting.

SPRING YARD DEBRIS PICK-UP

We are currently coordinating with our vendor to finalize the date for our spring debris pick up (not to be confused with the Sunset Harbor road clean up on April 27th). Rest assured, we are working diligently to schedule this service and will announce the final clean-up date once all details are confirmed.

In the meantime, we expect your cooperation in adhering to community rules regarding yard debris. It's important to note that yard debris cannot be placed at the roadside until two weeks prior to the scheduled pick-up date. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community clean and orderly.

FLICK IT IN THE TRASH.

Many have observed a concerning increase of cigarette butts discarded around our community, contributing to litter and environmental pollution. Let's work together to keep our area clean and protect our environment.
Think Before U Flick

COMMUNITY WEBSITE.

We are thrilled to announce that our new community website is thriving beyond expectations!

Since its launch, there have been an incredible 800 site visits, showcasing community acceptance and engagement.

Several local businesses have also opted to advertise on the site. Not only do these advertisements provide you with quick contact info to small businesses who already serve our community, but their contributions also support our the website. Thank you:

• Neptune Coastal Insurance Services

• Specialty Welding Service, LLC

• Deck Down Lawn Care

• Optimum HVAC LLC

Visit: https://www.river-run-plantation.com/services

A new website feature has been added this week, check out the digital Station Map. This tool provides general boundaries, common areas, buffer zones and more GIS info coming soon.

This is just the beginning. Check back often as the website continues to evolve. Let your communications team know what resources would be of value to you.

FIREWISE: TIP OF THE MONTH 

As we step into April, it's crucial to focus on Firewise practices that can significantly reduce the risk of wildfire damage in our communities.

This month, the spotlight is on creating and maintaining defensible space around your property. Defensible space is an area around a structure where vegetation and other debris are treated, cleared, or reduced to slow the spread of fire towards the structure. It involves trimming trees so branches are 10 feet away from other trees, removing dead vegetation and anything that can burn from around the house, and keeping roofs and gutters clear of leaves and pine needles.

Creating defensible space not only helps protect your home from wildfires but also provides a safer environment for firefighters to defend your property. Implementing these measures during April is essential as we prepare for the warmer, dryer months ahead when the risk of wildfire significantly increases. By taking action now, we can work together to create a safer, more resilient community against the threat of wildfires.

Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant and Stay Firewise!  

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

Nancy Lesko

Originally from West Virginia and a Marshall University graduate, lived and raised a family just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. There she worked as a paralegal, law office manager and governance and board administrator for an international scientific society. When Nancy’s husband, Les, retired as lead electrician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Heinz Field, they looked for more temperate climate and a change of scenery. It didn’t take long for them to discover this beautiful area and promptly picked up and built a home on Oak Island. Nancy wasn’t quite ready to retire at the time which led her to look for job opportunities in the area. She stumbled across an ad working as a PT Assistant Community Manager

(ACM) with CAMS.

Some of the responsibilities as an ACM for River Run include assisting board members as needed, assisting the Architectural Review Committee with all phases of architectural review processes, managing the security systems and amenity accesses for residents, assisting the Social Committee with clubhouse rentals, assisting Boat/RV Storage Committee with the storage facility processes and paperwork, assisting residents with questions and concerns, and working closely with a variety of vendors.

Nancy and Les are the proud parents of three children still living in the Pittsburgh area and continue to spend as much time with them as possible. Nancy will be leaving River Run the first week in April. Going forward she and her husband plan to travel more, spend time with family and friends and explore new hobbies.

Nancy has enjoyed her time working in the River Run front office and has made many friends that she will miss seeing on a regular basis. She hopes to run into them at the local grocery store or beach in the future!