Highland Creek Community Association

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HIGHLAND CREEK
News
February 2011
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
February
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Kid’s Valentine Bingo
FEBRUARY
Sunday
Please check on the Upcoming Activities and
Sports pages for more information on any of
these events.
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14-20 Random Acts of Kindess Week
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Winner of the Winter Photo Contest.
Submitted by the Boys family.
More photos can be found on page 20.
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Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
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Zumba Fitness
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
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Yoga
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Book Club
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Yoga
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FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Saturday
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Zumba Fitness
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Zumba Fitness
Kids Valentine Bingo
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Zumba Fitness
Zumba Fitness
Random Acts of Kindness week runs February 14th - 20th.
The Sports Club office & Fitness Room are open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
Sports Club office - 704-766-0045
MARCH
Etiquette Class
Sunday
Run the Creek 5K
Monday
Tuesday
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“Please Pass the Peas”
Etiquette Class
Daylight Saving Time
Begins
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Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
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Newsletter Deadline
Golden Girls
Spring Garage Sale
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Family Field Day
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Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Thursday
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Family Field Day
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Wednesday
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Adult Bingo
Movie in the Park
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Golden Girls
Garage Sale Reg.
Easter Egg Hunt
May
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FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Adult Photography Class
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
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FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Yoga
Book Club
Yoga
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Yoga
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Saturday
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Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
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FIT Boot Camp
Zumba Fitness
Yoga
Friday
Yoga
FIT Boot Camp
Adult Bingo
Zumba Fitness
Spring Garage Sale Reg.
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Zumba Fitness
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Zumba Fitness
Run the Creek 5K
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Zumba Fitness
Yoga
Photo IDs are taken Monday-Friday 10-8pm & Saturday 10-4pm at the Sports Club.
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COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS
Hawthorne Management
704-377-0114
H.C. Sports Club Office
704-766-0045
H. C. Activities Office
704-948-5475
Sports/Aquatics Director
Bridget Sprinkle
704-766-0052
[email protected]
Highland Creek Newsletter
704-766-0045
Highland Creek Golf Club
Chris Eichstaedt
704-875-9000
Security
704-609-0569
The Haven
704-992-1560
The Laurels
704-947-8050
The Player’s Grille
704-875-8599
Univ. Child Dev. Center
704-875-3338
Highland Creek Website
2010-2011
BOARD MEMBERS
Linda Carino President
[email protected]
Terri Edmiston Vice President
COMMUNITY CLUBS/SPORTS GROUPS
Book Club
Boating Club
Karen McHugh
704-608-4389
[email protected]
[email protected]
Women’s Dinner Group
Golden Girls
Habitat for Humanity
HC Business Group
Men’s Golf
Senior’s Golf
Swim Team
Tennis Lessons/Pro
Rita Healy
Lori Dvorak
Phyllis Smith
Cathy Fulbright
Jessica Neilsen
Mike Richardson
Lee Atkinson
704-274-5291
704-875-8596
704-948-9548
704-947-8043
704-604-8391
704-634-0813
704-875-8063
Ray Smith
704-519-6602
Couples Golf
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jan.
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Tim Huber
[email protected]
Janet Sirhan -
704-947-0414
Treasurer
[email protected]
Jill Huse Secretary
[email protected]
Jeff Bennett -
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
John Lucenti
Christine Fraser
Malik Bryant
Feb.
Pat Peterson
Amelia Ritter
Jasmin Kearse
Giovanni Lucenti
Doug Rappoport
Cameron E. Blount
Bill Spicker
Trudy Pearce
Julie Dunkin
Joe Connolly
Drew & Abby Dunkin
Joshua Kearse
Ginny Moore
Marty Weiss
Mar.
Rich Luebkemann
Joe Ormsby
Wesley Blount III
Carlita Hunter
Srinivas Vadapalli
Bhargav S. Vadapalli
Bill Dvorak
Joe Moeller
Terry Natale
Nancy Matsen
Arlene Kotowski
Trish Wagner
Delores Lee & Carol Travis
John Kilchenman
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[email protected]
The Russo’s
The Montgomery’s
The Moore’s
The Sydorick’s
Kelly St. Clair [email protected]
Charles Lechner charles.a.lechner@bankofamerica.
com
6 The Lucenti’s
21 The Lorenz’s
Brian Souders Brian.Souders@
mycovenantmortgage.com
Robert Valencia [email protected]
Check out our new
Highland Creek Website!
visit www.highlandcreek.com
Please let us know if you care to remember your family or
friends’ special dates in our bi-monthly listing. The next deadline is
March 1st for the April publication. Call 704-766-0045.
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WELCOME NEIGHBORS
Justin & Kim Cutlip
8818 Laurel Run Drive (Hidden Meadow)
713-291-6912 (Kim), 281-932-8491 ( Justin)
Justin is Operation’s Manager and Kim is Customer Service Coordinator at Graebel Movers. They are originally from Seattle, WA and
moved to Highland Creek from Houston, TX.
Anthony & Tiffany Griffin
9651 Brandybuck Drive (Dominion Grove)
Children:
Anthony, Jr. - 2
Ellis - 18 months
The Griffins are originally from Charlotte and Lexington and moved to Highland Creek from South Charlotte.
Sterling & Saundra Hammond
7241 Gallery Point Lane (Signature Ridge) 704-575-3946.
The Hammonds are employed at CMC-Northeast.
Jim & Terri Heishman
1157 Elrond Drive (Dominion Hills) 717-304-5995
Jim is a Project Manager at EPRI. The Heishmans are originally from Northern Virginia and moved to Highland Creek from Lebanon,
PA.
Danny & Schuyler Zimmerman
10408 Haddington Drive (Haddington) 704-274-5578
Children:
Nathan - 14 months
Baby Boy coming soon!
Danny is a Software Developer at Aon Hewitt and Schuyler is a Homemaker.
They are originally from Arizona and moved to Highland Creek from
elsewhere in Charlotte.
If you are new to Highland Creek
and would like to be included in the
next Welcome Neighbors, stop by
the Sports Club and fill out a form.
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale: BMW rims; Pirelli tires; BMW mats; wood bedroom furniture; office desk; file cabinets; wine chiller; bounce house; picnic table; iron glass
coffee table; end table; tv; children’s desk; leather office chair, book cases. Call 704-634-9486.
Wanted: Part-time child care for the summer. We are looking for someone to watch our two children 2 - 3 days a week (7 y/o boy and 4 y/o girl).
Would be starting in June when school lets out, flexible days and hours. Please call Dan or Dana at 704-766-1503.
After the Holidays: Too Much Stuff? If Santa was very generous to your family this Holiday season and now you have extra stuff you no longer need,
please consider making a donation of these items to the refugees who are arriving every day in Charlotte from such war-torn or human rights-depraved
places as Burma (Myanmar), Iraq, Bhutan/Nepal, and various parts of Africa. Household items of particular need include sofas, mattresses (box springs/
frames/headboards not necessary), chairs, dressers, small tables, bookcases, linens, towels, pots and pans, and silverware. Winter clothing in all sizes,
such as hats, scarfs, mittens, and coats, are also in great need. Most items can be brought directly to Volunteer Marci Mroz’s home at 4527 Crownvista
Dr. ([email protected] or 704.948.9993); contact her about coordinating the truck pick-up of larger items. Tax receipts will be provided.
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
**Important notice: When attending events at all Highland Creek
locations, please be respective to your neighbor’s yards. Many residents
have in-ground sprinkler systems and therefore parking should be on
the street, not in the grass or blocking driveways.**
slides and bouncers, train rides, face-painting, balloon designs, Easter
bonnet contest (decorate or make your own bonnet, wear to the hunt
and go to the main tent for judging at 12 noon), free popcorn & cotton
candy.
Creek Kids Valentine’s Day BINGO (ages 5 to 10)
Egg Hunt begins promptly at 11:15 AM
for all age groups! Don’t be late! Buren
Foster Photography will be on hand to take
professional portraits with the Easter Bunny!
Photos will be able to be viewed on an on-line
private gallery to share with family and friends.
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Prosperity Park Clubhouse
10 am – 11:30 am
Register online at www.highlandcreek.com
Limited spaces available for this free activity!
Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 14 – 20, 2011
Highland Creek will be hosting its Second Annual Random Acts of
Kindness week in 2011. Please take the time to do something for the
community or a neighbor who may need your assistance. To gather some
ideas, please visit www.actsofkindness.org. Submit your act of kindness
in a detailed written letter to [email protected] by February
25, 2011. Select stories will be showcased in the April Newsletter.
PARKING: Limited event parking on Fairvista Drive; available on one
side of the street only. Please be cautious of neighboring houses as many
have in ground sprinkling systems. Please park on the street, not the grass.
If you live close by, please consider walking.
This year Highland Creek chose a variety of local shelters to donate new or
slightly used blankets, sleeping bags, and coats (all sizes for men, women
& children). Items were collected through January 28, 2011. A complete
update of the donations will be a part of the April Newsletter.
Summer Camps @ Highland Creek
Spring Garage Sale REGISTRATION
May 7th (showing: Secretariat, Disney, PG)
June 11th, July 9th, and September 10th
Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at the Sports Club
9 am – 11 am (OR until spaces sold out!)
Registration forms will be available beginning February 25th online at
www.highlandcreek.com and at the Sports Club.
Highland Creek Spring Garage Sale
Currently scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Highland Creek
Elementary School from 8 am – 11 am.
Please Pass the Peas Etiquette Class
Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Prosperity Park Clubhouse
Noon - 5 pm (snack & beverage provided)
$15.00 per child (ages 7 to 12)
This well thought-out class is based on proper etiquette, setting the table,
phone manners and much more! Spaces are limited, so please register by
March 4th at www.highlandcreek.com.
Adult BINGO
Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Player’s Grille at Highland Creek Golf
Club
7 pm – 9 pm * $1 per card * Ages 21 and up
Highland Creek Residents only! * Must bring HC
badge to purchase playing cards.
Come early and enjoy free appetizers while they
last. Beverages are available for purchase. Seats are
available first come, first serve. Many great prizes and
gift certificates to win!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Prosperity Park
11 am – 2 pm
Join Highland Creek for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and search for over
5,000 eggs including over 50 prize eggs! Enjoy prizes, clowns, inflatable
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**RAIN DATE** for the Egg Hunt and meeting the Easter Bunny only
will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 11:00 am.
Registration and complete list of available summer camps coming soon!
Visit Highland Creek’s website in early March for details.
Movie’s in the Park for 2011
NEW for 2011
Highland Creek Holiday Bazaar, “Shop the Creek”
Saturday, November 12, 2011, location to be announced
11 am – 2 pm
Registration will be held in late August 2011 for Arts, Crafts AND Direct
Sales vendors. *Please note, spaces will be available on a first come, first
serve basis. Only ONE vendor per direct sales entity will be allotted a
selling space. For example, the first Pampered Chef Representative to
register will be given the selling space. All others will be put on the wait
list in order of receipt.
Book Swap
Saturday, August 6, 2011, 9 am at the Sports Club
Registration will be held in June. More information to follow in the April
Newsletter and on the web site.
Events & Activities are for Highland Creek Residents only!
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ATTENTION REGARDING HIGHLAND CREEK NAME BADGES…
Please wear your HC Badge to all future events & activities.
**HOA Dues must be current in order to register for future
Highland Creek Activities.**
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March 19, 2011
9 am 5k Start
10 am kids mile fun run
more info & registration:
www.setupevents.com
click on “running events”
LIMITED SPACE SIGN UP TODAY!
benefitting: www.garrettswings.org
Yoga
Monday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday Evenings 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Mornings 9:15am- 10:45am at the Highland Creek Sports Club.
$10 per class. Bring you, yoga mat, and water.
2nd Annual
Fit Boot Camp
race & fun Run
submitted by Alan Thornton
March 19, 2011
Please bring your own drinks and a small snack!
Classes are held Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings 6am-7am at the
Christenbury Park shelter and outside at the Sports Club Monday and
Wednesday evenings 5:30 - 6pm (Basics) and 6-7p.m.
Go to www.highlandcreek.com and sign up for tennis information via
email!
Tennis News
HC Swim Team News
9 am 5k Start
Zumba Fitness
Attention All Summer Swimmers…Now the holidays are behind us we
can start thinking about warmer weather and Summer Swim League. Your
coaches and Board Members have been busy planning for another exciting
and success filled season of Highland Creek Hurricanes Swimming.
Family Field Day
The Parent Information Night will inform new families (and remind some
veterans) of the age groups, timelines, and purpose behind HC Swim
Team. Information packets will be given out.
Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 1pm-3pm at Prosperity Park.
Bring the family out to enjoy a variety of games. Choose from Bean Bag
Toss, Tug-of-War, Potato Sac Race, Ping Pong Relay, Hulla Hoop Roll
and many more. A new game every 30 minutes. After all the fun,
bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the family! Must be a Highland Creek
resident. There will be limited space so plan to arrive early.
2nd Annual
Run with a Group!
Join RunStrong - all fitness levels and paces.
Times & Locations:++
Monday - Run for Your Life University at 7 pm
Wednesday - HC Golf Clubhouse or Ridge Road Middle track at 7 pm
Thursday - HC Golf Clubhouse at 7 pm
Visit www.meetup.com/runstrong for more information. Please contact
Eddie David at [email protected] if you have quesitons.
Junior Tennis League
*Coming This Spring for all ages and skill levels*
There will be a parent meeting for those interested in their child playing
on a Highland Creek tennis team. Go to www.highlandcreek.com and
sign up for tennis news to receive more information!
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www.setupevents.com
LIMITED SPACE SIGN UP TODAY!
The Registration/Volunteer Sign-up Night is for each family to signup their swimmer(s) and select how the parents will SERVE the team
throughout the season. We have a big team and a lot of different positions
available. Each family is responsible for volunteering throughout the
season.
race & fun Run
Classes are held Wednesdays, 6-7 pm and Saturdays 9-10 am at the
Highland Creek Sports Club. Cost is $5 per class.
Of course, estate planning can seem like a daunting task. But you’ll find
it easier to handle if you break it down into three key areas: distributing
your assets, protecting your family and reducing estate taxes. Let’s look at
these topics:
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Distributing your assets. Obviously, it’s essential that you let your
family know just how you’d like to see your assets distributed, and to
whom. At the very least, you’ll need to draw up a will. If you were to
die without one, the state could end up distributing your resources, and
it might do so in a way you wouldn’t have wanted. But even a will may
not be sufficient. Many people design a living trust, which provides
them with more flexibility in distributing assets, for example, you could
direct your living trust to disperse assets to children or grandchildren
at specific ages - and allows assets to be distributed without going
through the time-consuming, and public, probate process.
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Protecting your family. Estate planning isn’t just about dollars and
cents - it also involves taking the necessary steps to preserve the
welfare of your family if you are not around or become incapacitated.
Consequently, you’ll need to name a guardian for your minor children
- someone who can step in and raise them should anything happen
to you and your spouse. And when your children are adults, you’ll
want to help them with decisions that could prove agonizing. Fore
example, by creating a living will, you can state whether you want your
life prolonged if you ever face a terminal illness or catastrophic brain
injury and are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. And by
drawing up a health care power of attorney, you can name someone to
make health care choices for you if you are unable to do so.
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Reducing estate taxes. Depending on the size of your estate, your heirs
may never have to worry about estate taxes. But that’s hard to predict,
especially given the fact that federal estate laws have gone through
several changes in recent years, and may do so again. Your best bet is
to stay informed about the exemption level - the amount you can pass
on to your heirs, free of estate taxes - and look for ways to reduce the
size of your taxable estate. You could, for instance, make charitable
gifts, thus moving these assets from your estate. You may also want
to consider arrangements such as an irrevocable life insurance trust under which you can transfer a life insurance policy out of your estate
and have the trust distribute the proceeds to the beneficiaries you’ve
chosen - or a credit shelter trust, which allows both your and your
spouse to take full advantage of both your estate tax exemptions.
Join your neighbors for an afternoon of tennis with a Highland Creek Pro.
There will be warm ups, drills, and round robin play. Tennis socials will be
held beginning April 9th, 3-5pm at Prosperity Park tennis courts. Cost
is $15 per couple/$8 Individual. To register/questions: email bridget@
phpoolmanagement.com or call 704-766-0052.
Strength training, cardiovascular, core and flexibility. All ages and levels!
Cost is $10.00 per class.
* All classes are held outside, so please make sure to dress appropriately
for the weather*
When people hear the words “estate planning,” they often assume it’s an
activity only for retirees or near-retirees. But if you have a family, it’s never
too soon to create your estate plan.
Want to Meet People that Play Tennis?
race & fun Run
2nd Annual
THREE KEYS TO ESTATE PLANNING
SPORTS
2011 COUPLES GOLF
Come join us every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Highland Creek
Golf Club for a fun and relaxed evening of TGIF golf. This
activity is all about socializing with other couples that share your
passion for playing non-competitive golf. Each week brings a
new and different format that will have you laughing and making
new friends. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
Couples Golf will begin on April 29 and wrap up in September.
If you’re new to Couples Golf, register with the Golf Clubhouse
to get on the E-mail list and start receiving weekly updates.
The Swim Assessment @ NOMAD is for new HC swimmers and Junior
swimmers wanting to move-up to Senior team. To be eligible for Senior
team, your swimmer needs to complete two lengths of the 25 yd. pool
unassisted. If you swam Senior team previously, you do not need to
attend.
March 19, 2011
9 am 5k Start
Parents Information Night
A trust can be a complex instrument, so before establishing one, you’ll need
to consult with your tax and legal advisors. In fact, you’ll want to consult
with them on all aspects of estate planning. It will take time and effort, but
it’s worth it to leave the type of legacy you desire.
Financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please
consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Mark your calendars for the following meetings held at the Sports Club:
• Sunday, April 10th at 4:00 pm OR Thursday, April 28th at 6 pm
Registration/Volunteer Sign-up
• Tuesday, April 19th, 6-8 pm OR Sunday, May 1st, 3-5 pm
Swim Assessments @ NOMAD Aquatic
• Sunday, April 17th, 1-3 pm
www.setupevents.com
Check-out our website for updates: www.HCHswim.com
LIMITED SPACE SIGNwww.highlandcreek.com
UP TODAY!
TEEN FITNESS ROOM POLICY
The Board approved the following revised
usage policy for the fitness room at the Sports
Club: The fitness room at the Sports Club
is open to all Highland Creek residents and
guests who are a minimum of sixteen years
old, provided that teens under eighteen years
old…
1.
2.
Are residents of Highland Creek.
Come to the Sports Club accompanied
by a parent or guardian with proper ID.
Both parties must review and sign the
Authorization/Contract in front of a
3.
Sports Club employee.
Schedule a session with Bridget
Sprinkle, Sports Director, at 704-766-
www.ncgdoors.com
0052 for instruction on the fitness room
4.
equipment
Present a valid ID Card at the Sports
Club desk. No teens will be admitted
to the Fitness Center on his/her own
without showing the valid Fitness
Center ID, NO EXCEPTIONS! If
they lose the ID they will have to pay
5.
$5.00 for a replacement.
If the teen is disruptive or does not
follow the rules he/she will have one
warning, if it happens again, his/her
ID will not to be returned to him/her.
He/she will not be permitted back in
the Fitness Center without a parent or
guardian in attendance.
The Highland Creek News is always looking for articles and photos to share with our readers
for any special events that you or your family may experience, such as Births, Graduations,
Awards, Sporting Events, Weddings or Reunions. We would also like to include any Village
Parties or Events. All articles and pictures will be appreciated.
REMEMBER:
If you don’t submit it we can’t print it!
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WHAT HAS THE COMMUNITY BEEN UP TO?
Arts & Crafts Fair
November started off with Highland Creek’s very first Arts &
Crafts Fair which was held in the community room of The Haven.
Seventeen vendors selling hand-made originals ranged from unique
jewelry, hand-stitched items for adults, children and babies, retroaprons, ornaments, boutique hair bows, etc. Thank you to the
following residents who participated in the fair: Jane Ardis (Otis
+ Beebs), Gloria Berry, Denis Coruzzi (Beauty in Nature), Marion
Czipo, Betty Dale, Tatiana Garcia, Nelson & Yvonne Maynard,
Dre’ Meadows (DV8), Karen Michelussi, Jennifer Nicely, Elizabeth
Sanders (Libby’s Bow Boutique), Nancy Seidl (Posh Pinafores),
Sabrina Sinclair, Gertrude Tucker, Teresa Voll, Christa Weiss, and
Alyse Williams.
Adult Bingo
Once again Players Grille was standing room only for Adult Bingo!
Over 100 residents came out for free appetizers and great prizes.
Over 20 rounds of bingo was played for a variety of prizes including
the grand prize of a $100 gift card. Congratulations to Deanna
Chillemi who won the grand prize during a “black out” round of
bingo. Thank you to Players Grille and Highland Creek Golf Club
for donating great prizes such as rounds of golf and dinners at the
grille! We will have adult bingo four times in 2011, so watch your
newsletters.
Please note that because this activity has become so popular
and we are limited on space, going forward Adult Bingo is for
Highland Creek residents only. All residents must show their
Highland Creek badge to purchase cards.
Cookie Exchange
A group of Highland Creek kids got together to exchange their own
cookie creations. From gingerbread men to candy can truffles, the
kids filled their tins and ate more than they took home! Before the
exchange, they played musical chairs and bingo. Each child went
home with a prize.
Holiday Coloring Contest Winners
Holiday Tree Lighting
The second annual Holiday Tree Lighting brought a HUGE crowd
to the Sports Club. The Highland Creek Elementary School Chorus
of over 70 kids performed traditional Holiday Carrols. After the
chorus sang, families hung special decorations they brought from
home on the Sports Club tree. The activities team handed out
ornaments as well. Hot cocoa and cookies brought the evening
together. At the end of the event, the tree was lit by the countdown
of families shouting ten, nine, eight…three, two, one! Many families
stayed around to take photos around the tree. A special thank you
to Pam, Con-ning, Kira, Taylor, Justin and Marion, our wonderful
activities team for the evening.
Olivia G. - 4 yrs. old
Brooks T. - 6 yrs. old
Katelynn R. - 8 yrs. old
Zachary B. - 9 yrs. old
Visit with Santa
Ho, Ho, Ho…the next morning Santa braved the sleet and snow
to come to Highland Creek! Hundreds of children dressed in
their finest or fun pajamas to meet Santa himself! They brought
their lists, sat on Santa’s lap and whispered in his ear. Mom, Dad,
Grandma and Grandpa were there to take lots of pictures. Santa’s
train was outside giving rides, if you didn’t mind the weather. The
face-painting elf did an amazing job of painting reindeer, snowflakes
and Santa himself on the chilly cheeks of boys and girls. Another
one of Santa’s elves created fun balloon animals and swords. Before
Santa left for the North Pole he drew the winner of the gingerbread
house…Congratulations Mumford Family! A big thank you to
Jazlie, Jaquan, Vicky, Robert and Tyler, our “elves” for the day. A
BIG thank you to Donna who was the best elf Santa had all day!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS
FOR THE WINTER COLORING CONTEST:
Olivia G., Brooks T., Katelynn R., and Zachary B.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUBMITTING
THEIR ART WORK!
Kara M., Jane T., Jamie B., Noel
B., Sarah S., DeAira T., Naomi B.,
Jason B., Kulaly K., Emma, Grace
A., Nathan, Gavin G., Haley F.,
Hannah J., Mikayla S., Logan F.,
Emily M., Kenzley T., Marielle B.,
Madelyn M., Nicholas B., Nathan
B., Heidi G., Monica M., Britain
R., Emory R., Austin J.
Winter Photo Contest
Thank you to all the photo contest
submissions. There were so many
great pictures to choose from. See all
the winners on page 19.
Cookie Exchange
Arts & Crafts Fair at The Haven
Visit with Santa
Background photo submitted by the
Zelinski’s
Tree Lighting
Winter Photo Contest Winners
HOLIDAY 2010 OUTDOOR DECORATING CONTEST
The 2010 Holiday season proved to be another
exciting season as Highland Creek residents
“lit up the creek” with holiday cheer. More
homes than ever were decorated with lights,
yard ornaments, action figures, and inflatable
characters making the 2010 Holiday season
even harder to judge! With the help of several
volunteers, homes were judged over a period of
seven days in early December on a variety of
components: creativity/originality, light/color,
visual appeal, continuity/consistency, Christmas
spirit and overall appearance. Two grand prize
winners were chosen, and in addition, one house
was chosen as a People’s Choice award based on
votes submitted on www.oianc.com. The 2010
winners were as follows:
Submitted
by Lisa
Miller
Submitted by the
Asch family
Grand Prize Winners:
6201 Queensbury Court (Faircroft)
5630 Cambridge Bay Drive (Cambridge Run)
Submitted by Stacy
Cathey
People’s Choice Winner:
5834 Mantario Drive (Masters Hill)
Our
Christmas
Present!
Cooper
Nicholas
Tyler
adopted
Oct. 28th.
Submitted
by the Tyler
family.
Luke, covered head to toe in the
snow that fell the day after
Christmas! Submitted by the
Berchtold family.
Other Winners:
6330 Queensbury Court (Faircroft)
5700 Whitegate Lane (Lynnewood)
4927 Crownvista Drive (Crownvista)
5507 Tullamore Lane (McChesney)
6415 Dawnmist Lane (Crownvista)
5415 Bentgrass Run Drive (Whistler’s Chase)
6922 Ravencrest Drive (Ravencrest North)
1806 Briarcrest Drive (Briarcrest)
6015 Skyline Drive (Timberglade)
1836 Briarcrest Drive (Briarcrest)
5933 Skyline Drive (Timberglade)
1939 Solway Lane (Dominion Glen)
5839 Mantario Drive (Masters Hill)
10320 Montrose (Montrose)
7216 Ridgefield Drive (Ridgefield)
1453 Bedlington Drive (Montrose)
7731 Tanager Lane (Ridgefield)
10213 Rivendell Lane (Dominion Hills)
7721 Taymouth Lane (Bells Mill)
9723 Brandybuck Drive (Dominion Grove)
7702 Taymouth Lane (Bells Mill)
2014 Wilburn Park Lane (Dominion Trace)
The two grand prize winners and the People’s
Choice winner each received a $50 gift
certificate and all winners received a wooden
Christmas tree plaque in their yard indicating
their designation as a winner. Special thanks to
our volunteer judging team of: Steve, Sherry,
Christa, Rachel & Kathy. We couldn’t have
done it without you!
Exciting changes are in the works for the 2011
Outdoor Decorating Contest. Stay tuned to
future newsletter articles for details.
The contest was once again sponsored by your
neighbors & fellow Highland Creek residents
Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty, Brian
Souders, Covenant Mortgage and Michelle
& Terry O’Connor, O’Connor Insurance
Associates.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE!
Sponsored by:
Consuelo Souders,
Keller Williams Realty
Once again, thanks to
the efforts of all those
involved, many area disadvantaged children were
able to have a wonderful Christmas. The 5th
Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive sponsored by
Consuelo Souders with Keller Williams Realty
kicked off on Monday, November 22, 2010 with
collection bins at Cox Mill Elementary School.
Cox Mill families donated toys to those less
fortunate during the drive which ran through
Friday December 3, 2010.
The Toy Drive culminated at
the Annual Visit with Santa
sponsored by the Highland
Creek Activities Committee
on Saturday, December 4,
2010. Throughout the event, and despite a cold,
blustery day, many families dropped off new,
unwrapped toys in the collection bins and had
their pictures taken with members from the U.S.
Marine Corps.
One young Highland Creek resident made a
special effort to help those in need. Six year old
Reid Maxwell raised money by calling family
and friends for donations. In addition, he gave
all of the money out of his piggy bank for the
cause. His parents agreed to match him dollarfor-dollar. Reid raised a total of $86 which
he then used to hand-pick toys purchased at a
local store. Reid is pictured below making his
sizable donation to the Toys for Tots Toy Drive.
Fantastic job Reid!
Consuelo Souders with Keller Williams Realty
thanks everyone for their kind and generous
support of this very worthy cause.
Christmas
2010
Night Before
Christmas reading
submitted by the
Wheaton family
THE GOLDEN GIRLS
WOMEN’S DINNER GROUP
I’ve seen Judy Garland at the Palace
and spotted Brando dining in L.A.
I’ve seen Bogart wink at Bacall
and heard Sinatra sing “My Way”
If you don’t have a Highland Creek
ID yet, or need a replacement card,
now is the time to get it!
Please note the following:
I’ve seen Arnold Palmer get a hole in one
and watched DiMaggio swing his bat
I saw Payton Manning throw a touchdown
and Fred Astaire wear a top hat
I watched Gene Kelly rehearse a dance
and saw Jerry Lewis drop his pants
I saw Hemingway drink some beer
even saw Oprah shed a tear
I heard Barbara Streisand belt out a song
and saw Shirley Temple get her hair in
curls
But the greatest thing I ever did
was join THE GOLDEN GIRLS
THE GOLDEN GIRLS meet the
FIRST TUESDAY of every month at
Prosperity Clubhouse at 7 p.m.
We also go to lunch and/or a movie the
THIRD THURSDAY of each month.
If you are 60 or better and live in Highland
Creek, you are welcome to join in the fun.
For more information, call Phyllis @ 704948-9548.
HOURS FOR PHOTO IDS
The Highland Creek
“Women’s Dinner Group”
(formerly Fun at 50 Women’s Group)
•
IDs are taken at the Highland
Creek Sports Club office
Monday – Friday 10-8pm and
Saturday 10-4pm.
•
Everyone two years and older
needs to have an ID card.
•
You must bring your closing
papers or rental agreement
and a picture ID when coming
for your first ID card.
•
If you move from one house
to another within Highland
Creek, you must have new
cards made for your new
address. You will need to
bring closing papers for the
new house.
•
If you lose your ID and need
a replacement, you will need
a picture ID and proof of
residency such as a utility bill.
There is a $5.00 charge for
replacement cards.
•
Cards do not need to be
updated unless you move. If
you want to update your child’s
card there will be a $5.00
charge until such time as they
are able to go to the pool on
their own (12 yrs. old).
•
Your ID card is valid only if
Association assessments are
paid and up to date.
•
Highland Creek Security
has the authority to ask to
see proof of residence. Please
carry your Highland Creek
ID badge
with you
when using
any of the
amenities.
Women are invited to join us for our Monthly
Dinners Out!
We meet for delicious dinners out at various
restaurants, one evening in the 3rd week of the
month.
Our dinner months are: January through June and
September through December.
Contact Rita Healy at 704-274-5291 for more
information and to be on our email list.
UP THE CREEK BOATING CLUB
We are a group of boaters that enjoy our weekends on the lake. Up The Creek
is made up of, but not exclusive to, boaters that live in and around Highland
Creek. The club is open to all boat types and has no membership fees. The only
requirement is a good attitude. We usually raft up in the Davidson Creek cove
of Lake Norman most weekends. If interested in more information you are
welcome to contact the group at [email protected].
BOOK CLUB
Skiing and Snowboarding Safety in the North Carolina Mountains
Submitted by Curtis Osborne
Love to read? Join us! The Highland Creek Book Club includes members from all HC neighborhoods,
and meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. This is a multi-generational, mixed gender
group who enjoys reading and discussing books of all genres. We love Charlotte’s Novello Festival of
Reading! Each Fall we take a field trip or two to hear noted authors speak and January is movie month.
Come join us! Recent selections included:
Soul Catcher
The Alchemist
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
To Kill a Mockingbird
Moloka’i
The 19th Wife
New members welcome! For information on current selections, or for more information, contact Karen McHugh at kmchugh1@
carolina.rr.com.
We’re in the middle of the winter season, and for many us, our
thoughts turn to taking a trip with our family to enjoy the snow in
the mountains of North Carolina. We anticipate the joy of watching
our children learn to ski for the first time, and with six resorts so
easily accessible to the Charlotte area, we’re ready to go. But before
you make your way to the slopes, whether you’re an experienced skier
or a beginner, it is important to seriously consider safety. Skiing and
snowboarding are high-risks activities, and nothing can end a fun
family outing faster than a trip to the emergency room. With that
in mind, here are some safety tips compiled by High Altitude 2 U
(www.highaltitude2u.com) based on conversations with instructors,
ski patrollers, and management from several ski resorts:
■■ Obey the rules. Each ski resort is different, and you should
familiarize yourself with their rules before you hit the slopes.
Obey posted warning and trail closure signs, and never go offtrail.
■■ Know your abilities and limitations. Trails are marked according to
their level of difficulty. You should not ski on trails that are above
your skill level. If your child is taking a ski lesson at the resort, he
or she may receive a patch to wear to identify to patrollers what
trails your child should be on.
■■ Sign up for ski lessons. Often, experienced skiers who attempt to
teach their beginner friends how to ski teach them just enough to
make them dangerous to themselves or others. Let the instructors
at the resort give proper instruction to beginners.
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Wear a helmet. Although helmets are optional, they are highly
recommended to help prevent serious head injuries such as
concussions. High-profile, ski-related deaths, such as those of
actress Natasha Richardson, Sonny Bono, and Michael Kennedy,
have brought awareness to the need for helmet use while skiing
or snowboarding.
Wear wrist guards when snowboarding. Wrist injuries are the
most common type of injuries among snowboarders, and wrist
guards should be considered standard equipment.
Safety isn’t a concern for only skiers and snowboarders. Every year,
thousands are injured while enjoying a variety of downhill, snowrelated activities, including sledding, snow tubing, and tobogganing.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org)
issued a position statement regarding winter sports safety and helmet
use that encourages participants to wear helmets and follow safety
precautions. In 2009, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance
System of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported
that 353,346 injuries were treated related to these winter activities,
and the costs related to these injuries, including medical bills and lost
wages, were more than $9.28 billion.
So if you want to look back on your family’s winter sports activities
with fond memories, we encourage you to follow the recommended
safety guidelines----and have fun!
LANDSCAPING… by Brad Vice
Happy New Year to all the Residents of Highland Creek!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Brad Vice of Carolina
Land Consultants and I am the new Landscape Consultant for
Highland Creek. In September, the HOA Board in conjunction
with the Landscape Committee provided me the opportunity to
take over the management of the grounds maintenance, irrigation
and lighting services, arboriculture, and landscape enhancements
for your community. I have over 14 years of involvement with the
Highland Creek community so it is thrilling for me to once again
be associated with such a prestigious property.
Since mid September, we have been extremely busy charting a new
course for the community’s green areas. You may have noticed
a number of very aggressive projects taking place during the late
fall and into the winter months. Our initial goal was to have the
existing vendor complete the work they were contracted and paid
to do. Much of the plant material throughout the community was
overgrown so we had our Vendor complete a major rejuvenation
pruning. Although it is unsightly in some cases, it was necessary
for us to start getting the plant material to a point where we can
more effectively manage it with better and sound horticultural
practices.
You may have also noticed some fairly aggressive tree pruning and
a lot of tree removals. We asked our vendor to prune the trees
along all city streets and neighborhood entries to elevate crown
and branching structure to the point where large vehicles would
continue to strike the trees. We also took a stance of safety first
and removed any tree blocking or growing into street lights. We
ended up removing over 86 trees and pruned hundreds more.
Believe me when I tell you that we do not like to remove trees, but
given the alternative of constant and expensive pruning and the
knowledge that one day most of the trees would have
to be removed, it was decided to take a more forward
thinking stance at this time and start planning for the
future. You will see in the early months of 2011 that
we will be planting a number of new trees, properly
spaced and better species that will grow between the
lights.
Board to hire Providence Landscape Group as the new grounds
maintenance vendor and Myers Irrigation to handle our lighting
and irrigation service. Both companies began January 1, 2011.
During our initial inspection and through subsequent meetings
and feedback, we have identified over 100 potential projects for
the community over the next 3-5 years that will greatly enhance
the aesthetics of Highland Creek. They include new plantings, tree
relocations and additions, neighborhood entry redesigns, tree care
and pruning, irrigation modifications and lighting with new and
innovative power saving fixtures. Both the landscape committee
and I are extremely excited about the new direction for Highland
Creek. Moving forward, the community will be professionally
managed with support and oversight by residents on the Board
and Committee.
HUNTERSVILLE FIRE STATION NO.3
Huntersville Fire Station on Eastfield Road opened its doors at the end
of October. It will operates 24/7 day and night. The service calls are for
the residents of Huntersville north of Eastfield Road and within a 5 mile
radius; however, all fire departments have mutual aid agreements whereas
Huntersville will assist Charlotte Fire Department, if called.
The new fire station includes three (3) bays, offices for fire department
officers, a satellite police office, day and dining rooms, exercise room and
sleeping quarters.
The proposed fire station allows the town to meet a critical fire service
need at a rapidly growing part of the town’s jurisdiction (southeastern).
Fire service is currently provided via joint use agreements with fire
departments Mallard Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Charlotte and
Odell Volunteer Fire Department in neighboring Cabarrus County.
Our next major challenge involved a new scope of
work and contract for all our of landscape services. The
landscape committee and I started with 10 potential
companies large enough to maintain our property and
whittled it down to 8 that were invited to participate in
a request for information exercise. That list was then
narrowed to 6 that were actually invited to participate
in the pricing along with 2 small independent
irrigation companies. A select subcommittee of
residents was chosen to work with me to review the
scope of work, contract and specifications. We ended
up with a 65 page document that now well covers our
needs. Three finalists were selected to interview with
the subcommittee and a decision was presented to the
REVISED GUIDELINES FOR CLUBHOUSE RENTALS
LUMINARY UPDATE...by Aurora Ormsby
Clubhouse reservations are handled by the staff at the
Sports Club. Please call the Sports Club at 704-7660045.
Thank you, thank you....to all who purchased luminaries or made
contributions to The Spokes Group. We donated $200 towards the
purchase of new bikes for Christmas. I would also like to thank the
following who helped make this possible: Cathy/Ron Staskel, Activities
Coordinators Erin & Ruth, Cathy Fulbright (Moms on the Run), and the
Sports Club staff.
Association dues must be current in order to reserve
the facility. Accounts with a balance will have the
paperwork returned.
The rental fee for Prosperity Park is $100 with a
damage/non-compliance deposit of $350.
The rental fee for the Sports Club is $200 with a
damage/non-compliance deposit of $350.
A check for $50 must be submitted with your rental
contract. The balance is due 30 days prior to your
event.
The $50 is non-refundable if your party is cancelled.
All rental fees and deposits must be made in certified
funds or money order.
Rental contracts/fee/deposit must be dropped off at
the Sports Club.
If consumption of alcohol will be permitted, proof of
liability insurance must be received within 7 days of
contract.
Reservations may be booked up to six months in
advance on a “first come, first served” basis.
Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to
the event.
If the facility is being hosted for a person between the
ages of 15-21, you must provide proof that an off-duty
police officer has been hired to be present during the
duration of the party.
One adult must accompany every 2 children under 18
years age if renting the Sports Club.
Time slots available for rentals are 11-5 p.m. and
6-midnight. The six hour rental includes your setup and clean-up.
The Sports Club has 10 six foot long tables, 4 card
tables and approximately 70 chairs for your use. It also
has a full kitchen, sound system, tv and cd/dvd player.
Prosperity Park has 6 square tables with 4 chairs
each, 1 long table with 6 chairs and approximately 20
extra chairs. It also has a kitchen with microwave &
refrigerator.
Capacity of the Sports Club is approximately 80 people
and Prosperity Park Clubhouse is approximately 50.
Please bring your Highland Creek ID card with you to
the Sports Club when picking up a rental contract.
Thank you from the Spokes Group:
MUSIC LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
Piano - Guitar - Drums - Violin - Voice - Etc.
Pre-K Music (Ages 3–6), Suzuki Violin (Ages 4–6), Choir & Group Guitar (Ages 6–13)
Drums (Ages 5 & Up) & Piano (Ages 4 & Up)
OVER 25 YEARS TEACHING MUSIC
Register for New January lessons NOW!
New Year’s Resolution: Learn how to play an instrument!
EASY TO REGISTER: by phone, online or in-person
WHY CHOOSE US:
One convenient Location for all family members
45 minute lessons
All levels and music styles
Technology Lab and Recitals
NEW State-of-the-art facility
Most instruments available & University Trained Teachers!
Record Your Own Music
Over 25 years teaching music
Family Discount
10210 Berkeley Place Dr. | Suite 150 | Charlotte, NC 28262
Off Mallard Creek Church Rd., Same Shopping Plaza as Rajbhog Foods
Come and see why we are the fastest growing music school in the area!
CARD PLAYERS DONATE GENEROUSLY
TO MILITARY FAMILY & REFUGEES
www.CharlotteMusicSchool.com | 704-295-7676
Members of the Highland Creek Spades Club, avid card players who live
in various villages throughout Highland Creek, have been quietly doing
“good works” for many years. Whenever a need comes to their attention,
they pull together their resources to shop for and provide money to meet
those needs.
This Holiday season, the Club “adopted” a local family of a recentlyenlisted soldier, providing food, gift cards, and presents for his wife, toddler
son, and newborn daughter. In addition, they bought over 35 brand new
pillows to donate to the refugee families that Marci Mroz (ncmroz59@
gmail.com) works with here in Charlotte. Most refugees have never
owned a fresh, new pillow; many were given hand-me-downs when they
were first resettled here, so receiving new pillows was a very special treat.
Members of this generous social group, many of whom are long-time
Highland Creek residents, are:
Mark and Leah Allen
Randy and Nancy Buck
Rick and Sandra Hajda
Johnny and Cathy Keistler
Brian and Sunny Montgomery
Bob and Jan Mullman
Jeff and Darcy Thomas
Steve and Bobbie Wright
Darrell and Nancy Blackwell
Jim and Terri Edmiston
Steve and Kim Holloway
Jimmy and Brenda Millett
Steve and Robin Moshier
Scott and Lori Shumaker
Dave and Debbie Wheaton
Thanks to the generosity of these residents, many Charlotte-area families
will have better lives!!!
...
RECIPES TO SHARE
Family dinners that are good for company... by Terri Montgomery
Company Beef Stew
1 (3 pound bonesless chuck roast) cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion sliced
1 garlic clove minced
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. dried thyme
1 cup dry red wine
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 bacon slices cut into ¼ inch pieces
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ pound baby carrots
1 (16 oz) package frozen pearl onions
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (8oz) package fresh mushrooms
In a large sauce pan mix water, rice mix and chicken noodle soup. Bring
to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream of
chicken soup and chicken. Cook 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add some hard bread and a green salad and you have meals for family or
company.
Choclate Chip Cake
1 box of yellow cake mix
1 small vanilla instant puding
1 cup of oil
1 cup of milk
4 eggs
6 oz choclate chips
1 package german chocolate grated with ¼ cup reserved
Mix all ingredients well. Fold in chocolate (reserve the ¼ cup of german
chocolate). Grease bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove from pan. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate and ¼ cup powder
sugar.
Combine first 8 ingredients in shallow dish or plastic bag. Combine
wine and oil. Pour over meat mixture. Chill 1 hour. Drain well, reserving
marinade. Cook bacon, remove bacon and reserve drippings. Brown beef
in bacon drippings. Drain beef and transfer to a dutch oven. Sprinkle with
flour and cook stirring constantly 1-2 minutes. Add reserved marinade
and broth and bring to a boil. Bake covered for 1 ½ hours at 300 degrees.
Add carrots and onions; bake another 30 minutes. Melt butter in a large
skillet. Saute’ mushrooms until tender. Add to beef mixture. Cook until
tender. You may cool and freeze up to one month.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup by Kris Kleiber
6 cups water (use half water and half chicken stock)
1 package Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and Wild Rice
1 envelope chicken noodle soup mix
1 rib celery chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot chopped
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups cooked chicken
Do you have a recipe you’d like to share?
Email it to [email protected]
Given the recent economic
volatility, you’re bound to
have questions regarding
your financial goals. I can help.
Serving the Highland Creek Area
Local & Convenient
Phone: 704-942-0196
E-mail: [email protected]
As a Highland Creek resident and H.D. Vest Registered
Representative with more than 20 years of financial services experience, I can help
you navigate the financial waters of these trying times. Whether you have questions
regarding investment products and strategies, life insurance, or retirement, I work
hard to find the right answers to fit your financial goals.
Sandra Endsley is a Registered Representative of H.D. Vest, and securities are offered through H.D. Vest Investment ServicesSM, a non-bank
subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, Member: SIPC, 6333 North State Highway 161, Fourth Floor, Irving, Texas 75038 (972) 870-6000.
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MANAGER’S CORNER
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season
and are looking forward to a great year in
2011! As the New Year begins, let us offer
some community reminders. We feel that it is
important to repeat some of these for the benefit
of our newer residents.
Architectural Approval Requests
As spring approaches, many of you will plan
home and landscaping improvements. Please be
sure to submit an Architectural Approval Form
to Hawthorne Management Company prior to
beginning any modification of the exterior of
your home. If you plan to install a fence, first
read the Fence Design Guidelines and then
submit a Request for Fencing Architectural
Approval Form. Both of these forms are on the
community web site at www.highlandcreek.com
To access the forms, click on:
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Resources
Governing Documents and Forms
ARC Fence Request Form or ARC General Request Form
You may also pick up either of these forms at the
front desk of the Sports Club at 6616 Clarke
Creek Parkway. The request will be reviewed
by the Modifications Committee, who will
respond to you in writing. Please allow 30 days
to complete the approval process. Prior approval
of your modification or fence installation is
required before your work begins; in addition, it
may save you time and money.
“Quick” Tips for Homeowners
Some of the Association related tips below
may acquaint you with amenities and activities;
others may save you time and money. These
are in no way a substitute for your governing
documents (which we hope you received at the
closing on your home).
■■ Commercial vehicles, trailers, campers
or boats shall be parked only in enclosed
garages.
■■ Please use the sidewalks and trails to walk,
jog, or push baby strollers. It is often
difficult to see pedestrians due to
vehicles parked on the streets, curves
and darkness.
■■ Carry your Highland Creek photo
card ID with you when enjoying
Association amenities, including
pools, trails, basketball courts, tennis
courts, etc.
■■ No artificial flowers or vegetation of
any kind are permitted on the exterior
of your home.
■■ One “vendor” sign may be displayed in
your yard only while work is actively
in progress on your property.
■■ Burning of trash, leaves, yard debris,
etc is not allowed.
■■
Yard ornaments must be natural in color,
made of weather resistant materials and less
than 18” in height; the maximum number
of ornaments in one yard is 5.
Ice on the Parkway
We often receive calls about ice on the parkway
during the winter months. The ice is not the
result of irrigation leakage; the irrigation pipes
are drained and winterized in November. The
water may be seepage from the soil in the
medians or due to precipitation. Please watch
closely for areas of ice and drive safely.
If there is an ice or snow storm, the streets
will be plowed, scraped or salted by the City
of Charlotte or the City of Concord. The
Association is not responsible for this service.
Brief List of Association Actions in 2010
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The kitchen at Prosperity Park Clubhouse
was updated and new furniture was
purchased for the Clubhouse.
The Highland Creek website was totally
redesigned.
The rest rooms at Christenbury Park Pool
were overhauled.
A Field Observations Report on the
structural analysis of the brick wall
bordering HC Parkway was completed by
a structural engineering firm.
Reserve Advisors was contracted to update
a 2007 reserve study of the assets of the
Association.
In February, 2010, SM&E completed a
Visual Dam Evaluations Report for the
three primary ponds in the community.
One Source Landscaping cleaned out the
vegetation, brush, trees, vines and installed
rip rap as specified in the report for the
Golf Clubhouse, Cambridge Bay and
Tunston Lane dams.
The first Run the Creek 5K was held; 428
runners/walkers participated; $7,775 was
donated to Garret’s Wings.
The Christenbury Pool bathhouse was
painted.
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The new Vision System was installed on
hand held devices used by the officers of
Securitas Security Service. The Vision
System features a multi use reporting
system.
The Board approved the construction of
an octagonal gazebo type structure for
Prosperity Park Pool to be used for storage
in the winter and shade during pool
season.
The pool deck at Christenbury Park Pool
was replaced and expanded.
In September, the Association contracted
with Carolina Land Consultants to
provide project management and landscape
consulting services for the community.
Additional holiday banners/poles were
added on Millstream Ridge Drive.
In order to provide additional light to the
HC Parkway and to remove dead/diseased
trees, Carolina Land Consultants removed
86 trees and pruned 22 trees throughout
the community in late fall. In 2011, 30-40
trees will be installed as needed.
The Association contracted with Ranger
Construction to implement the full scope
of brick wall repairs outlined in the Field
Observations Report conducted by a
structural engineer in early 2010. Ranger
will also install expansion joints at all
headers along the brick wall bordering the
HC Parkway. The project will begin in
January 2011.
Please make a New Year’s Resolution to
slow down your speed on the parkways and
neighborhood streets of Highland Creek.
The staff of Hawthorne Management Company
appreciates the opportunity to serve as your
Association management company. 2011 marks
the 20th year of our relationship with Highland
Creek! Please do not hesitate to call our office
at 704-377-0114 if you have an Association
related question, comment or concern.
The Highland Creek News
Published 6 times annually.
Next issue is April.
Articles, baby photos and advertisements wanted.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011
For information, call the Sports Club @ 704-766-0045
Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m. or email us at [email protected]
Business Card $50, 1/4 page $125, 1/2 page $220, Full page $425. Add color for $40.
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2013 smart meetings