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The Christenbury Chronicle
CHRISTENBURY
COMMUNITY
BOARD
Jim Killoren
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Community Developer Update
At Large CCB Chair
[email protected]
Amy Carr
Hall & Glen
Representative
[email protected]
Mark Waldrop
Woods & Trace
Representative
We owe a great amount of Gratitude to Argus Properties for all their
efforts and expense in putting the
traffic light in at the corner of Cox
Mill Road and Christenbury Parkway.
Argus Properties is the development
entity who is in charge of the commercial property on the corner of
Cox Mill Road and Christenbury
Parkway. The city was not requiring
them to install the light until the first
tenant took occupancy in their commercial space, but Argus Properties
heard the voice of the community
and went ahead and put in the traffic
light in order to help the residents
and community with the traffic concerns at that intersection.
[email protected]
Johnny Lowe
Mews Representative
[email protected]
Nathan Dent
Walk & Chase
Representative
[email protected]
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David Weekley Homes is finishing
the homes they have under construction in Christenbury and then are
not going to build any more homes in
Christenbury. CLI is currently in a
contractual due diligence period with
Pulte Homes regarding them execut-
O C T / N O V / D E C
ing a contract to take over
the 19 remaining lots in
Christenbury Wood and 28
remaining lots in Christenbury
Chase that were reserved for
David Weekley. We have
been working with the residents and the CCB in order to
incorporate some of the specific requirements that they
have asked to be incorporated
into the homes that Pulte
Homes has presented to build.
We should have some final
decisions from Pulte by the
end of the month on which of
the suggestions they are going
to be able to incorporate and
how they can address some of
the other issues to alleviate
some of the concerns the
residents have addressed.
We feel fortunate that Christenbury is still a very desirable
community and therefore are
able to attract a quality move
up builder with an excellent
reputation in the Charlotte
market like Pulte and that will
finish up the remaining lots in
CCB Update
In early September, the CCB met with the neighborhood to review and discuss the elevations provided by CLI and Pulte Homes for the options that will
be built in Christenbury Wood. Thank You to all that came out, viewed the
diagrams, and provided input. Rick Jasinski, CLI representative, was on hand
to answer questions. The CCB and residents provided feedback to CLI and
Pulte about items we felt needed to be incorporated into the plans to make
any new Pulte Home fit with the character of Christenbury Wood. This
includes to remove the smallest model, The Augustine. Most of the items will
also apply to Christenbury Chase, which is also planned for Pulte to build. A
response to the requests have not been received. Elevation designs for the
Chase have not been received. Once a response from CLI and Pulte is received, the CCB will make available to the community. Current elevation
designs proposed can be viewed on the Christenbury Village Facebook group
(http://www.facebook.com/groups/christenbury) in the Files section. If not a
member of the Facebook group, please request to join and you will be granted access.
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these areas with a home product that
will up hold the standards that Christenbury has become known for.
Development work is under way on
the Cul-De-Sac in Christenbury Glen
that will separate that community
from Christenbury Hall. This work
will be ongoing till the end of October, but by the middle of October we
expect to have the work substantially
completed so there will be a clear
separation and distinction between
the two Villages with a a nicely landscaped Common Open Space separating the villages.
A Note From Ryland
Ryland Homes continues to have a
fantastic 2012 and it wouldn’t be
possible without all of the great
neighbors, friends plus referrals
we’ve received from our Christenbury family. Only six new home
opportunities remain at Christenbury Mews and only 14 remain at
Christenbury Trace. We’re thrilled
to have such a beautiful community
and we could not have enjoyed the
success we’ve achieved without
you. The past four months we have
welcomed 10 new Ryland families
to Christenbury. We’d love to
finish out 2012 with many more! If
you know someone who would
love living the Christenbury lifestyle
and would want to take advantage
of move-in ready, ENERGY STAR
Certified, all brick homes, please
stop by and visit Vic Karam today.
You always live life better in a new
Ryland Home.
October 2012
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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17 Bunco
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Columbus Day
Boss’ Day
Fri
Sat
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
Fall Festival
2-5 pm
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November 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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All Saint’s Day
Fri
Sat
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FIT Bootcamp
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Daylight Savings
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Ends
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Election Day
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FIT Bootcamp
FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
14 Bunco
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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Veteran’s Day
FIT Bootcamp
FIT Bootcamp
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December 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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FIT Bootcamp
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Pearl Harbor Day
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Hanukkah
FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
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FIT Bootcamp
19 Bunco
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FIT Bootcamp
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Christmas Day
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27
FIT Bootcamp
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Santa @ Man-
or House 1-3 pm
New Year’s
Eve
Winter Begins
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SAVE THE DATES:
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October 27th — Family Event — Fall Festival 2:00—5:00 pm
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December 9th — Family Event — Santa Visit 1:00—3:00 pm
“ Pull up a
chair. Take a
taste. Come join
us. Life is so
FALL FESTIVAL
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Need: Judges for the chili cook off and costume contests (watch for email from HOA for judging
times)
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Need prize donations for: costume contest winners; cake walk; food & drink donations for resident sampling. Husqvarna donated the prize for the Chili Cook-Off!
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Kona Ice will be on location selling Shaved Ice
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Need resident volunteers to assist with event (set up/clean up, kid tattoo booth, etc): a great
opportunity for High School teens in need of completing community service hours for school.
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Performances by: Rhythm & Effect Dance Competition Team & Water Tiger Tae Kwon Do;
Cotton Candy by Mad Science Camps
endlessly
delicious .”
- Ruth Reichl
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MANOR HOUSE WI-FI
Two routers are installed in
the Manor House to provide
residents better connectivity
on each level. Each are secure
and wireless. Please visit our
homeowner’s website at
https://sites/google.com/site/
christenburyhomeowners/
Resources and look under
“Important Documents” for
access information.
December 9th Event Needs: Donations of candy canes, hot
cocoa, crafts, Christmas decorations
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DID YOU KNOW:
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MANOR HOUSE RENTAL GUIDELINES:
Limited to 100 guests
The sponsoring homeowner must make a deposit for all private events at the clubhouse. Renters of
homes in the Christenbury Community must go through the homeowner (your landlord) to reserve
the clubhouse for a private event. Separate checks are required for the rental fee and the deposit.
There is a $125 rental fee and $300 refundable deposit fee. The facility will be inspected before and after each private event. Any costs incurred in cleaning or repairing the facility due to damage by the private event will be deducted from the deposit.
The Manor House alarm automatically sets at 11:30 pm. Setting off the alarm does notify law enforcement authorities for response. You may face a fine due to false alarm response by the police.
Exercise & Health Fitness Facility Rules:
Use of the facility is a personal choice and therefore use is at your own risk.
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Open to members & guests they accompany and is available between the hours of 5:00 am—11:00
pm
who is actively
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No persons under the age of 16 are permitted to use the facility without an adult
involved in creating
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Shirts are required and appropriate footwear are to be worn.
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Personal music devices can be used with the use of earphones.
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Other rules are posted in the facility. All members and guests using the exercise room are to famil-
“An activist is one
community, whether
that is locally in
their neighborhood
or internationally. It
is an admirable
HOA LAWN CARE GUIDELINES:
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Turf grasses shall not grow beyond an 8’ inch height or “head-out” as applicable unless
weather conditions preclude regular maintenance.
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Measures shall be taken to satisfactorily maintain turf areas (mowing, raking, watering,
weeding, pest control, etc) year round.
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Refer to your Christenbury Architectural Design Guidelines handbook for approved plants, shrubs,
trees, and other guidelines.
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Mulching of planting beds is required as well as natural areas if underbrushed. Mulching twice
per year (Spring & Fall) is preferred.
quality .”
—Jasmine Guy
REMINDERS:
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THE
Satellite receivers should be installed so that it is not directly visible from streets,
adjoining lots, or from the Common Open Space. Mounting locations include: roof
mounted behind central peak on back side of roof or wall mounted on house side wall
on back half of house.
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RECIPES for SHARING
Mustard Crusted Leg of Lamb
Apple Crescents
1 (6 to 7 lb) leg of lamb
1 large clove of garlic
3/4 cup water
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup prepared mustard
6 Tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Worcestershire sauce
Make eight 1/4 inch long deep slits on the fat side of the lamb.
Cut the garlic into 8 slivers. Place 1 sliver in each slit. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Brush the mustard over the lamb. Sprinkle
with the flour. Sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce. Place the
lamb fat side up in a roasting pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 20
minutes per pound or to 160 to 165 degrees on a meat thermometer for rare, 165 to 175 degrees for medium or 175 to 180 degrees for well done.
Harvest Brew
1 (8 count) can crescent rolls
2 apples, cut into quarters
Combine the water, sugar, margarine and
cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a
boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough. Separate
along the perforations. Place 1 apple quarter on each piece of dough. Fold the
dough to enclose the apple and press to
seal. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining dough
and apples. Pour the sugar mixture over
the apple crescents. Bake at 350 degrees
until apples are tender and crescents are
golden brown.
1 gallon apple cider
11 oz can apricot nectar
Cranberry Pear Chicken
1 cup sugar
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups orange juice
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 cup lemon juice
4 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 pears—peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a
large pan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10
Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet
over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until
brown. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan drippings. Add the onion. Cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add the pears, cranberries, cinnamon and ginger and mix well. Place the chicken over the pear mixture.
Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
minutes.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Be a member of the Christenbury Social Committee to see your community grow with activities and events. We need your ideas, your participation, your donations/sponsorships, and
suggestions. You can become involved by reaching out to one of the social committee members or email us at [email protected]. Members include:
Theresa Kochalka
Larissa Lowe
Tracey Thiery
Connie Kinney
Susan Babrowski
Kaye Pitzen
Vonn Dent
Jackie Caudill
Jeannine Hammett
“Unless someone
like you cares a
whole awful lot,
nothing is going to
get better. It’s
not.”
- Dr. Seuss
GET INVOLVED with a CHRISTENBURY COMMITTEE
The following Committees are in place in the community. Please reach out to the Chairperson if you are
interested in volunteering your time/services:
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Architecture—Susan Winstead [email protected] 704-817-8810
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Community Service — Aly Higgins [email protected] 704-575-1632
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Next Community trash pick up date is October 27th. Meet at the Manor House at 8:00 am for
coffee and view a safety video. Great opportunity to meet neighbors and keep our community
clean.
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Common Areas & Trail System — Jeff Pitzen [email protected] 704-776-8330
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Recreation Areas — Leigh Ann Phillips [email protected] 704-634-8497
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Manor House — Carolyn Hensel [email protected]
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Committee inspects Manor House before and after events. Inspectors will now receive $10 for
each event inspected.
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Neighborhood Safety & Security — Eddie Hammett [email protected]
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Landscape Committee — Keith Brown [email protected]
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Neighborhood Babysitters:
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Caroline Patterson — 7th grader; Red Cross Certified; will babysit 3 year olds & up; Call 704-787-8757.
Lily Lowe & Annabelle Killoren Babysitting Team: Both are 7th graders and are each Red Cross trained. Both
have younger siblings they have babysat and have babysat for others in the community. References available upon request. Contact 704-351-5813 or [email protected].
FREE: Send your babysitting posting to [email protected] to be included in this listing.
Other Neighborhood Events:
BUNCO! - Contact Susan Babrowski at [email protected]. Bunko is the third Wednesday of
each month at 7:00 pm.
FIT Bootcamp Class: Family fitness class each Tuesday & Thursday at 6:45 to 7:45 pm. All classes
held outside in Christenbury Woods at the Ashley Green Ct NW cul-de-sac. Bring mat and water bottle.
Class involves strength training, cardio workout, core & flexibility. Contact Lisette at [email protected] or 425-238-3646. Website: http://firstintrainingnc.com
Mens’ Bootcamp: Free bootcamp style workout on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 5:20 AM at Cox Mill
Elementary school and 7:00 AM on Saturday’s. www.f3nation.com. Just show up or contact Jeff Pitzen
at [email protected].
Back to School Pool Bash
Great pool fun was had by all. Thanks to the HOA, free ice cream and Kona Shaved Ice was provided. BJ’s
also sponsored this event! Over 125 school supplies were collected and donated to the Cabarrus County
Head Start program. Thanks for your participation and donations!
NEIGHBORHOOD REMINDERS:
Please remember to register your home alarm system with Cabarrus County. Failure to do so can result in a penalty. You can be penalized if the police are called out on a false alarm. Some penalties can cost $200 for failure
to register. Check the county website to register your alarm: http://www.concordnc.gov/Departments/Police
PARKING: On-street parking is NOT allowed except for occasional gatherings or events. Vehicular parking is
limited to designated paved areas only. Damaged or otherwise inoperative vehicles as well as commercial vehicles, boats, trailers and the like must be contained within an enclosed structure (In operative includes those
vehicles that are without proper license plates). Vehicular parking or storage in community parking areas is
prohibited.
Garbage and Recycle bins are to be stored out of site of the street.
Vehicles advertising businesses are not permitted for overnight parking in the community.
Pet owners are to be respectful of neighbors and community. Please remember to
clean behind your pet — regardless of where you are walking in the community.
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Summer Camps:
Thanks to the
Christenbury residents who helped out
with the summer camps. Your assistance and support were beneficial to the
success of the camps. The children enjoyed the camps. Volunteers included:
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picture or graphic.
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Chad Theiry
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Connie Kinney
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Larissa Lowe
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Kaye Pitzen
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Taylor Babrowski
Campers made a movie which was shown
to the parents. The movie stars even prepared refreshments for the parents. Others enjoyed tennis lessons while others
made snakes and went on a snake hunt
(pretend) and also went bird watching
with the binoculars they made. Campers
learned to tell time by the sun and others
were detectives solving crimes and learning about forensics. Little campers made
a bird nest and painted eggs. Artists also
painted with feathers. What an exciting
summer!
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interesting sentence or quote from the story
here.”
Visit your neighbors and join the discussions on
the Christenbury Village Facebook page at :
http://www.facebook.com/groups/christenbury
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Brad is a Christenbury Hall Resident.
FALL YARD MAINTENANCE REMINDERS from Hawthorne Management Company:
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Apply selective weed killer for nuisance summertime weeds. Chemicals are available that target specific weeds and will not kill the established grass or you may want to consider consulting a professional landscaper.
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Aerate, fertilize and seed your lawn for the fall. Include watering the turf to help wit the growth of
the new grass until stabilized. Aerating, fertilizing, seeding, and watering are necessary to ensure a
healthy lawn in the spring.
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Now is a good time to prune your shrubs to get them in shape plus remove any weeds and/or leaves
in your planting beds.
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A fresh layer of pine needles or mulch will add the finishing touch!
Remember, community inspections are performed frequently. Any owner not in compliance with their
lawn may be called in for a hearing with the possibility of fines being levied for not having your lawn in
compliance with the community guidelines.
Any questions or concerns on any Association matters, can be directed to Hawthorne Management. You
can also visit the website at www.hawthornemgmt.com.
Hawthorne Management Company Reminder: The remittance address for your association assessments has been
changed to:
CHRISTENBURY
C/O Hawthorne Management Co.
P.O. Box 740601
Atlanta, GA 30374-0601
If you are using your bank or other on-line institution to make your payments, you MUST change the mailing address on their system to the address above in order to insure that payment in receive in a timely manner.
2012 Christenbury ‘s
Chipping in for Children Casino Night
The Social Committee appreciates all donations and sponsorships for each
event! The Casino Night was made possible with HOA funds and sponsorship from the following:
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Jamey Lowe
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Lindsay Montgomery
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Pippa’s Restaurant
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Purple Cow Bakery
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Premier Jewelry by Carla Goodman
Charlotte Children’s Theatre
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Rocky River Golf
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Rocky River Vineyards
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Charlotte Checkers
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Ryland Homes
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Classica
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Shane’s Rib Shack
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Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
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State Farm Agent Guy Tarrance
David Weekley Homes
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Trader Joe’s
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Theatre Charlotte
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Dennis Vineyards
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Matt & Robin Thiemann
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Dressler’s Restaurant
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Thirty-One by Tracy Thiery
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Electrolux
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Wal-Mart Kannapolis Location
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Ellis Fine Jewelers
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Wild Tree by Laura Rette
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Embassy Suites
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Several Anonymous Sponsors
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First In Training (FIT)
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Gianni’s Trattoria
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Gem Theatre
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Golf Week
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Great Wolf Spa
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Hendrick Motorsports
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Jeff Gordon Inc.
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Joe’s Bar & Grill
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Dean & Theresa Kolchalka
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3M
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Bob & Kim Besh
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Boston Beer Company
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Carowinds
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A special “THANKS” to all who assisted in gathering
sponsorships and donations for this event! And a
special “THANKS” to all who assisted in making this
Casino Night a success!
Thanks to all who participated in the Casino Night
Social. Your participation permitted the Christenbury Community to donate $3,660 to the Jeff Gordon’s Children Hospital. This is triple the amount
the Christenbury Community was able to donate
last year. There were great silent auction baskets
and door prizes — and great fun had by all! Shane’s
Rib Shack donated the awesome spread of food.