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Safety First - Neighborhood Watch
In view of the recent break in attempt on Hemlock, it has occurred to the board that Neighborhood Watch should be a priority for Riverwalk. About two years ago the Douglas County Sheriff's Department came out to speak to our neighborhood and told us what was necessary to become a Neighborhood Watch Community. Apparently it never got off the ground. If there is any interest in revitalizing that idea, please get in touch with me, and we will form a committee to take charge of it. The criteria would be that at least one person on each street would be on the committee and assume certain responsibilities; being alert, noticing any unusual activity on their street and reporting it to the police among other things. This is where “nosey neighbor” becomes a good thing.
Please call Marti Cobb (770) 949-5274 or email her at marticobb1@bellsouth.net if you are interested.
Minutes Online
Click Here to read minutes of recent Riverwalk Meetings including the 2011 Annual Meeting, and recent HOA Board meetings (updated 1/28/12)
Updating the Directory - we need your info!
We are always trying to update our neighborhood directory and want to make sure we have your most recent information. Have you changed email addresses? Want to add a 2nd address to the mailing list? Changed your phone number? Do you think you have NOT been getting Riverwalk Emails?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, or even if you didn't - email Gail Drinkard, website adminstrator at riverwalkhoa@gmail.com with your current information and we'll make sure your listing is up to date.
Christmas Lights Contest Winners:
 1st Place ($100.00 Winner)
--> 5870 Sequoia Lane: Chris & Lisa McKenzie -
For Best Visual/Music and Live Performance (This family was actually outside waiting for the judges and had Santa on a motorcycle pulling a sleigh with Mrs. Claus in it)
Tie for Second ($50 Winners each household)
--> 7321 Riverwalk Dr: Gilbert & Areatha Adkins - Best Organized Display
--> 5819 Wild Herrin Trail: Michael & Yvonne Neau -- Best Creative
Honorable Mention:
--> 7463 Elderberry Drive- "A place for Rudolph to park"
(Sorry - not all the pictures turned out, however, we will post pictures if someone would like to submit them to us.)
Attempted Break-In Reported !
There has been an attempted break-in on Hemlock Court here in Riverwalk.
At one residence, 3 of their front bay window locks had been pried up by apparent burglars and one of the windows was almost pried open. There was also a large hole dug by the front door next to the sidewalk. What makes this more frightening is the resident believes they were home (during the day) when this incident was attempted. There Sheriff's office is investigating.
We urge you to be very aware of unusual activity and vehicles both during the day and at night.
Please make sure your doors are locked, and if you have an alarm system, please use it. It may be your best defense against damage and loss. If your windows have extra locks that prevent the window from being raised more than a few inches, use those also.
Vandalism Issues
Over the last few month, we have seen a dramatic increase in acts of vandalism on Riverwalk Homeowners
Association property. Two “speed limit” signs have been pulled out of the ground and thrown into the
woods and shrubs, a light fixture from the top of a brick column at the pool has been broken off and for the
third time this season, the pool gate locking system has been tampered with and broken. Each service call
cost approximately $150.00. We have also on several occasions, found pool furniture in the pool.
We are filing a report with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office, but since this is a “Community Watch”
subdivision, we are asking any resident that has any information regarding these acts of vandalism to report
them to a Board member. Repair, replacement or re-installation will cost all of us!
Reminder:
Trash cans are supposed to be stored out-of-site from the road.
Low maintenance vinyl screens are available for $20 and up at Lowe's and or Home Depot.
Still Need a Pool Key?
New to the neighborhood and need a pool key? Contact Leroy (Chico) Johnson at (770) 947-8836 to obtain one. Lost your previous key? Replacements keys are available for $25.
Call Leroy for more information.
Riverwalk on Facebook
A resident from Riverwalk Subdivision has set up a Facebook page for communication among neighborhood residents. While this is a great way for neighbors to "talk", please be aware that the email address associated with that Facebook page will not reach neighborhood board members, and the page itself is not a way to specifically ask questions or share comments meant for the board.
To contact board members for any reason, please use the addresses and phone numbers you find on this website, or send messages through riverwalkhoa@gmail.com and we will make sure they get to the appropriate officers.
Pets:
Residents please curb your pets and do not allow them to roam unsupervised. (Dogs and cats)
Social Committee Volunteers:
Bea Johnson, Barbara Gentry, Doug Brooks, Teresa Moroney, Kattia Salcedo, Diane Wiles, Rarhee Duncan, Kelvin Jackson, Judie Sherrer, and Jacki Jones
NEW RESIDENTS:
We need contact information for those of you who have closed on your homes. We want to be able to keep you up to date when neighborhood emails are sent out..
Please the Website Administrator at riverwalkhoa@gmail.com with your name, address, phone number and contact email address. We will also include your information in the next printed directory.
Questions for the Homeowners Association Board?
If you have questions about the neighborhood, please email or call one of our Association Board members. You can find their contact information by going to the "About Us" or "Contact Us" web pages.
Architectural Review Application
For those people have been waiting for us to post a copy of the Architectural Review Application online, it is now available. Please visit our Architectural Control Committee page.
Stop Signs and Notes Taped to Them:
PLEASE DO NOT tape anything to our stop signs or their posts! We can and have been fined for it and will pass that fee on to anyone who is responsible. Previous signs by residents and have already damaged (removed paint from) a few of our signs. Please do not adhere anything on to the stop signs or their posts! Thank you for your cooperation!
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