WELCOME NEIGHBORS Birthdays & Anniversaries 3 CONTENTS Community Phone Numbers 3 Christian & Stacy Astorino 1157 Elrond Drive (Dominion Hills) 704-222-6347 Upcoming Activities 7-8 Children: Jace - 20 months Sports 9-11
Christian is a Mechanical Engineering Consultant at AMPHION and Real Estate 15 Stacy is a Securities Specialist at Wells Fargo. Stacy is originally from Business Listings 21-22 Charlotte and Christian is from Madison, CT. They moved to Highand Creek from Mooresville. Their second child is due mid-April! Activities Update 23-27 Clubs 29 December 2016 Steve & Jennifer Waid January 2017 7724 Tanager Lane (Ridgefield) 704-509-1402 School News 34-35 Recipes to Share 38 Children: Amanda - 13 Stephanie - 11 Finance 42 Colton - 7 Manager’s Corner 45-46
Steve is Senior Vice President at Bank of America and Jennifer is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for Play ‘n’ Progress, PLLC. They moved to Highland Creek from the Brookstone neighborhood. CLASSIFIEDS MUST SELL ASAP! Please call 908-565-2518. • Contemporary modern dining room set - consists of china cabinet, long table, 6 chairs. Price is negotiable. • Set of 12 beautiful Bavaria china. Lots of extra serving dishes. Gorgeous! • Crystal glasses - set made in France • Gold plated flatware. Set of 12 in its box. Matches the china set.
HOURS FOR SPORTS CLUB OFFICE AND FITNESS ROOM
Monday~Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm Saturday 7:30am - 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm Closed December 24th, 25th, January 1st 704-766-0045
Happy Holidays from Highland Creek!
Pictured: Photo contest winner Nathan Benson 48 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 2 COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS HOURS FOR PHOTO IDs Hawthorne Management 704-377-0114 Christmas H.C. Sports Club Office 704-766-0045 If you don’t have a Highland Creek ID yet, or need a replacement card, 2016-2017 BOARD MEMBERS H.C. Activities Office [email protected] or Comes Early now is the time to get it! [email protected] Sports/Aquatics Director Megan Morsillo When Please note the following: Robert Valencia - President [email protected] [email protected] Highland Creek Newsletter 704-766-0045 The Ramsey IDs are taken at the Highland Creek Sports Club office Monday – Highland Creek Golf Club 704-875-9000 Friday 10-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm. Security 704-609-0569 Group sells Vice President Tennis Lessons/Director Kip Koross 704-576-5582 Everyone five years and older needs to have an ID card. Cathy Staskel - [email protected] Your Home [email protected] The Haven-Memory Care Community 704-992-1560 You must bring your closing papers or rental agreement and a The Laurels-Assisted Living Community 704-947-8050 ! Only 3 picture ID when coming for your first ID card. Secretary The Player’s Grille 704-875-8599 Days on Only 4 Charlie Lechner - Univ. Child Dev. Center 704-875-3338 Days on Market If you move from one house to another within Highland Creek, [email protected] Highland Creek Website www.highlandcreek.com Market you must bring your closing papers or lease for the new house so COMMUNITY CLUBS/SPORTS GROUPS that your address can be updated. Please do not throw away your Multiple Multiple ID cards from the previous house. The cards will be made active Jim Aydelott, Treasurer Book Club Karen McHugh 704-608-4389 Offers Offers for your new address. [email protected] [email protected] Boating Club [email protected] If you lose your ID and need a replacement, you will need a Couples Golf Mike Layel 704-651-8111 Only Only picture ID and proof of residency such as a utility bill. There is a Paul Batoni [email protected] 11 days 23 Days $10.00 charge for replacement cards. [email protected] Golden Girls Phyllis Smith 704-948-9548 on Market on Market Highland Creek Business Group Mark Scarrow 704-719-4096 Cards do not need to be updated unless you move. If you want to Ladies Dinner Group Anita McKiernan 704-806-8816 update your child’s card there will be a $10.00 charge until such Chuck Ende Men’s Golf Mike Refsnider 704-201-1377 time as they are able to go to the pool on their own (12 yrs. old). [email protected] Senior’s Golf Lee Atkinson 704-875-8063 Sit and Stitch Amy 704-572-5599 Only 1 Your ID card is valid only if Association assessments are paid and Swim Team [email protected] Only 4 day on up to date. days on Market Mark Scarrow Market [email protected] HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ID cards are for residents only. If you Dec. 1 Patricia White Dec. 6 own a home but lease it to someone The Connollys else, the lessee is entitled to the cards. 3 Michael Culbertson, Jr. 11 The Elders Multiple Brian Souders Offers 4 Michael Culbertson 16 The Brailsfords Highland Creek Security has the [email protected] Lante McKinney 26 The Brenners authority to ask to see proof of 9 Raquel Thorpe 26 The Sarbiewskis Only 1 residence. Please carry your Highland 11 Joan Russo 27 The Mazzas day on Creek ID badge with you when using Kiwanda Stansbury 12 Jermaine Lide 27 The Leffs Only 9 Market any of the amenities including parks [email protected] 17 Alice McGowan 28 The Jones Days on Market and playgrounds. Rosemary Brickman 29 The Atkinsons 18 Maureen Dailey 29 The Shropshires 21 Barbara Devenney 22 Chris Hiatt A Law Practice Created with the Goal of Serving the 24 Richmond Lide Legal Needs of Our Highland Creek Neighbors. Richmond Straite 25 Ryan Pastor Marilyn Root BIRTHDAYS & COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS PHONE COMMUNITY & BIRTHDAYS 26 Rona Brenner Family Law Estate Planning Criminal Defense BEAT THE SPRING 30 Randi Pace -Divorce -Wills -DUI/DWI 31 Deirde Cooper Civil Litigation COMPETITION LIST NOW -Separation Agreements -Trusts -Alcohol Offenses -Contract Disputes -Child Custody & Support -Living Wills -Traffic Tickets Jan. 6 Joshua Schatz Jan. 20 Call The Ramsey. Group! -Unfair Trade Practices The Roots -Alimony/Spousal Support -Powers of Attorney -Misdemeanor/Felony -Personal Injury 8 Paul Williams at 704 727 8035 -Division of Property -Estate Planning Packages -Expungement 10 Bob Natale Highland Creek 12 James Shiller Business - - Association 17 Kimberly McKinney Hunter & Hein, Attorneys at Law, PLLC 704-412-1442 19 Kayla McLaughlin Mail: 5806 Prosperity Church Rd., A2-141 Highland Creek Residents: 24 Maddox Monaco 704 -412-1442 Mention this ad and receive a free Please let us know if you care to remember your family or friends’ special dates in our Member and Co-Founder 30-minute initial consultation. bi-monthly listing. The next deadline is January 2nd for the February publication. www.hunterheinattorneys.com Call 704-766-0045 or email [email protected]
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Holiday Sweets and Your Pet...by Tom Gawel, DVM Happy Holidays! This time of year brings cooler weather, visits from family and old friends, and one of my favorites - sweets and treats!
If your house is anything like mine, the amount of chocolate rises exponentially during this time of year! Not great for our waistline, but let’s not forget about some of the risks for our four-legged friends. Did you know two of the top 10 dog poisons reported by the Pet Poison Hotline are found in our holiday sweets? Chocolate and sugar free treats containing a sweetener called Xylitol can be extremely toxic to our pets! Depending on the type and amount of chocolate your pet ingests, i.e., milk chocolate vs. dark or baker’s chocolate, signs can range from gastrointestinal upset and hyper excitability to shaking, tremors, seizures, and even death! Even if your larger pets (I’m looking at you 85lb. Labrador!) eat a small quantity, it’s still important to contact your veterinarian to make sure things like the wrapper or bagging material may not cause any obstructive issues in their digestive tract. Sugar free candy, peanut butter, and gum often contain a sweetener called Xylitol. Depending on the amount ingested, this can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar to your pet leading to seizure and possible coma. Maybe chocolate and candy isn’t your thing? When Auntie Martha brings her world famous fruit cake, We Offer A Different Contractor Experience… don’t just slide that piece under the table! Raisins (and grapes) and treats containing alcohol can also be deadly. Raisins and grapes have the potential to be harmful to the kidneys. Alcohol poisoning is possible in our pets, but the amount is “Honest. Fair. Reliable. Since 1959” lower due to the size of our pets. The best solution is to make sure any of these sweets and treats are kept well out of reach from our furry friends. However, if you know your pet has ingested any of these products, Why Choose Us? please contact your veterinarian for advice and Angie’s List “A” Rated Contractor 24/7, 365 Days a Year Service Special recommended treatment! Please remember, Better Business Bureau A+ Rated Highland Creek’s #1 Heating & Highland Creek if having these sweets and treats around your Air Conditioning Contractor! We Service All Makes & Models animal family is just too much to bear, you can NATE Certified Technicians Discount 704-933-2256 always donate any unwanted sweets and treats York Certified Comfort Experts www.g-senergy.com Free Estimates On New Systems to your local veterinarian and staff!
Dr. Tom shares his home in Highland Creek with WHAT’S MY DAY? an adorable, albeit naughty, Parson Russell Terrier, Millie, and a cockatiel named George. Not sure what day you He is also a veterinarian in the Charlotte area! should put your trash and recycling out?
Here are two websites that Calm and Inviting Atmosphere can answer that question: Insurance friendly practice Charlotte/Mecklenburg Less than 7 minutes from HC! mcmap.org/geoportal, Dr. Ferrell and his family are click on “trash & recycling” In Renaissance Square Shopping Center at the Highland Creek Residents! Intersection of Poplar Tent & Hwy 73 Concord/Cabarrus www.ferrellfamilydentistry.com 704-439-3191 concordnc.gov, click on “community resource guide” then “residential collection day information”
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5 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 6 *Please note if an activity does not have enough As the holiday season rapidly approaches, we engage in annual traditions: Visit with Santa Teen Holiday Game Hour (ages 11 to 15) participate in hands-on reading games and registrants to warrant clubhouse use, the activity will planning and attending parties, shopping for Christmas gifts, decorating Saturday, December 3rd, Saturday, December 10th, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the science projects. The activities will include heart be cancelled and fee will be reimbursed if applicable. our homes and almost certainly decorating the tree. In passing, you may 11:00–2:00 p.m. at the Sports Club. letter games, musical chairs, and creating our own have noticed the bright lights and festive decorations on The Tree at Sports Club. post office. Some of the fun science experiments Outdoor Holiday Lighting Contest Prosperity Park. This tree symbolizes something different for some Get out of the cold and take part in this exciting will include creating LOVE Lamps and exploring sponsored by Consuelo Souders & Company, Keller Williams Realty and folks. Drop in any time hour of holiday games and treats! We will test reactions with candy hearts! The kids will work Brian Souders, Supreme Lending between 11:00–2:00 p.m. their brain with some holiday knowledge and on their knowledge of letters, sounds, and sight Many of you may not know the origin of this tree. It was planted in to visit with Santa. He will be test their coordination with fun, themed games. words through reading games. There will be lots Decorate and light up the outside of your home and have the opportunity memory of my beloved mother, friend and pillar of the community, collecting your letters in person, so if your child Prizes will be given to all winners! Register your of moving and exploring throughout the session! to win a prize! In order to participate, please register your home to be Barbara Hoban. If you look at the base, you will see a memorial stone would like to write him a letter, please bring it with teen beginning November 17th at highlandcreek. Online registration opens January 19th at judged at highlandcreek.com. Hurry! Registration closes on December that reads “she never met a stranger”. you to the event. Enjoy complimentary giveaways, com. Limited spaces available! There is no cost to highlandcreek.com. 7th. There is no cost to register. The following themes will be judged face-painting, train rides, hot cocoa and cookies. attend this activity. this year: All white lights, multi-color lights, and Chevy Chase. Winners For those of you that were fortunate to know Barb, you know that she Toys for Tots Toy Drive: Sponsored by Consuelo Kids Winter BINGO’s get bragging rights and a gift card! Judging will take place December was the most inviting, caring, spirited, fun-loving person. She was a Souders & Company, Keller Williams Realty. The Adult BINGO Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Prosperity Park 9th – December 16th. social butterfly and loved to be around people. Toy Drive has become a Highland Creek tradition! Friday, January 27, 2017, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Clubhouse Have your child’s picture taken with members the Player’s Grille inside the Highland Creek Golf 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Ages 5 to 10) **We are looking for a group of four Highland Creek residents to judge the She was extremely active in the community and helped form social from the U.S. Marine Corps. Toys must be new & Club. Cost is $1 per card for ages 21 & up ONLY. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Middle School) lighting contest this year. Please email Consuelo@ConsueloSouders. groups like Empty Nesters, Golden Girls and the Women’s’ golf club. unwrapped. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – (Ages 5 to 10) com for information.** Come at 6:30 pm and enjoy complimentary light 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (High School) Every year, when my family and I decorate the tree, we are reminded of Creek Kids Holiday Cookie Exchange appetizers; limited servings per person. Beverages Fun prizes and gift cards to win. Limited spaces Barb and how she impacted our community and so many lives. Her spirit Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 – 12:00 noon at will be available for purchase. NO OUTSIDE FOOD available! Registration opens January 26th Holiday Tree Lighting and love for life shine through each of those decorations on that tree. It the Sports Club for ages 5 to 10. OR BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED DURING THIS at highlandcreek.com. For ages 5 to 10, you Friday, December 2nd, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at is decorated by our family with the same love she felt for each of us and EVENT. Seats and appetizers are available on a may register your child for only one of the two UPCOMING ACTIVITIES UPCOMING Prosperity Park. the community she lived in. Each child is asked to bring 30 homemade cookies first come, first served basis. We play about 21 sessions offered. (free of peanut products) with them to the activity. games during the BINGO session. Come out and Bring an ornament to help decorate the tree! Hot cocoa and cookies will If you can come by and join us, we would love for you to share in this Each child will be given a tin to take their cookies have the chance to win some awesome prizes! Comedy at the Creek be served. Highland Creek Elementary School Choir will perform a set of tradition and next time you drive by the tree, say hi to Barb! ~ Bruce home with them. If you register siblings, each MUST be a Highland Creek Resident to play and Saturday, February 25, 2017, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. holiday songs. Hoban child is asked to bring a different cookie. Fun win. Please have Highland Creek ID badge or games to play and prizes to win! driver’s license with Highland Creek address ready Please join us for our next Comedy at the Creek when purchasing cards. comedy night at The Player’s Grille located at Register your child beginning November 17th at the Highland Creek Golf Clubhouse. This comedy highlandcreek.com. Limited spaces available! Coverall sponsored by Consuelo Souders & night will feature 4 Nationally touring, hilarious There is no cost to attend this activity. Company, Keller Williams Realty and Brian comedians Shaun Jones, Jarrod Harris, Chris Souders, Supreme Lending with the chance to win Killian and Hannah Hogan. UP TO $1,000 GIFT CARD! Cost is $25 per person. Appetizers and one non- Charlotte Reading Web – Valentine Theme alcoholic beverage will be provided as part of – Parents Night Out - Ages 3-6 - Must be Potty your paid addmission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trained Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Cash bar onsite. Visit highlandcreek.com Saturday, February 11, 2017, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at to purchase tickets. Prosperity Park. Dinner will be provided (pizza)! Cost is $25 for the first child/$15 for the second *Not so Small Print Provisions: child. • Ages 21 & older only • NO REFUNDS This fun event will keep your little readers and • Adult mature content might not be for the scientists busy all evening! The students will easily offended
Events are open to Highland Creek residents only who are current with HOA dues.
Valid Highland Creek ID or driver’s license required to attend all upcoming events.
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Weekly Tennis Lessons Sign Up Form: Winter 2016/17
SPORTS In order to serve you better, please indicate below days and times that will -5, Hours: best work for you. Groups will be organized according to the ability level Ages 2 9:00 -1:00 and schedules. Indicate 1st and 2nd choices and E-mail the form to Kip at including Monday Transitional Thursday- [email protected] or drop it off at the Sports club. Kindergarten Call Kip Koross cell: 704-576-5582 if you have any questions regarding the Tennis program.
HIGHLAND CREEK HIGHLAND CREEK 1 hour adult and Junior Group Lessons for 4 – 6 Persons: $18/person Loving, Christian learning environment drop-in or $80 for 5 sessions meeting once a week. Located at 1600 W. Mallard Creek Church Rd, Charlotte Community Night Spirit Night Indoor & outdoor facilities, qualified and experienced staff 45 min Pee Wee Class (4 - 5 yrs.) for 4 – 6 per group: $14/person drop-in or “Like” us on Facebook to learn more, or visit us $60 for 5 sessions meeting once a week. under the preschool tab at mallardcreekchurch.org. Saturday, January 28, 2017 Friday, February 24th, 2017 Private Lesson: $63/hr. ($300 for 5 Sessions) Now Enrolling 1/2 hr. $32 ($150 for 5 sessions) 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Call today! 704-549-9741 Name: ______“ My favorite things about the school are when you walk in, the director and assistant director are always there to welcome and Spectrum Center (TWC Arena) Bojangles’ Coliseum say hello to each child and parent. The communication between Parents Name: ______preschool and parents is top notch, as is the creativity you see when you walk by each classroom. I highly recommend MCPCP to any parent who is looking for a preschool where your kids will feel KINGS VS HORNETS CHECKERS VS MONSTERS Cell: ______safe and loved while learning. This is not just a drop-in daycare as some think preschool is. It's so much more, and is a wonderful start to your child's education.” Email: ______-Kristine Holt, MCPCP mom for 17 years Special on-court fan experience for 10 lucky fans! Tickets are discounted and everyone gets a hat! (Details provided after purchase) One lucky person will get to ride the zamboni! Participant: Adult _____ Junior (age) _____ Pee Wee (age) _____ Free t-shirt for all link buyers in attendance! Level of Play: Speeds Head to Beginner ______Intermediate ______Advanced _____ 20 times Go to GOCHECKERS.COM/HIGHLANDCREEK Interested in: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/charhornets/EN/ and use promo code HIGHLANDCREEK ____ Private Lessons ____ Semi Private Lessons ____ Group Lessons faster than the average promotion/home and use promo code to purchase tickets or visit highlandcreek.com for Leagues: Men’s _____ Women’s _____ Doubles _____ cable customer* *Based on max download speeds of AT&T Internet 1000 HIGHLAND to purchase tickets or visit the link. Singles _____ Mixed Doubles _____ highlandcreek.com for the link. Tickets priced at $12 and $15 (taxes & fees apply) Indicate below 1st and 2nd choices of days and times Hi, Highland Creek Neighbors! that would fit your schedule best. Tickets start at $27 (save up to 34%!) The future of the internet is NOW! Monday ______Tuesday ______Wednesday ______*taxes apply Questions can be directed to Megan Morsillo at AT&T Fiber enables ultra-fast internet that starts with a 1000 Mbps1 connection. That means less [email protected]. Thursday ______Friday ______Saturday ______Ê´¼Ç¼ÁºÂŵÈæ¸Å¼Áº¸ËôÁ·¸·¶ÂɸŴº¸´Á· ÆÈÃÃÂÅǹÂÅ´¿¿ÌÂÈÅ·¸É¼¶¸Æ Sunday ______Check availability and learn more at: NEW! As part of our tennis program, racket stringing service is now ´ÇǶÂÀº¸Ç赸Šor call 704-425-7036 Last chance to purchase discounted tickets for the available at Highland Creek. String selections include Synthetic Gut, UNCC 49ers vs. Oregon State Beavers basketball game on Wilson Sensation, and Luxilon strings. Prices for strings and labor start at December 3rd, 7:00 p.m. at Halton Arena. $20 depending on type of strings selected. For more information, contact Visit www.packthemine49.com, select “Mens Basketball Tickets” then Kip Koross at 704-576-5582 or [email protected]. “Single Game Tickets”. Click buy tickets. Ltd avail/areas; speeds vary, not gt’d 1Spds vary. Download max typically 940Mbps. Not guaranteed. *20x faster based on maximum download speed of AT&T Internet 1000 vs weighted average cable internet customers’ speed of major U.S. cable providers per the FCC 2015 Measuring Broadband Enter special offer code “HC49” or visit highlandcreek.com for the link. America – Fixed Broadband Report. Actual speeds vary. ©2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T ¿ÂºÂ´Á·´¿¿ÂÇ»¸ÅÀ´Å¾Æ¶ÂÁÇ´¼Á¸·»¸Å¸¼Á´Å¸ÇÅ´·¸À´Å¾Æ¹¢ÁǸ¿¿¸¶ÇÈ´¿©ÅÂøÅÇÌ´Á·ÂŴ´Ç¸·¶ÂÀôÁ¼¸Æ
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FITNESS CLASSES Chair Yoga Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club every Monday from 12 noon - 1:00pm. Cost is $5 per class.
Adult Yoga Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club every Monday & Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00pm. Cost is $10 per class. Students are encouraged to bring their own mat and bottle of water. For more information, go to www. DivineShantiYoga.com.
Zumba Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club every Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of the month) at 6:00pm and Saturday at 9:00am. Cost is $5 per class. Contact Chenoa Bevenour ([email protected]) for more information.
Tai Chi Classes - Classes are held on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am at the Sports Club. Cost is $10 per class/$8 for seniors. For more information, contact [email protected].
All classes are for Highland Creek residents only. Residents are allowed to bring one guest to a class. Your Highland Creek ID is required to participate in the class.
TEEN FITNESS ROOM POLICY
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. Are residents of Highland Creek. “Upcoming Trade show with a quick deadline — Gotta get it printed yesterday, but don’t have the time?? — Holy Moley... Better call Bouley!” 2. Come to the Sports Club accompanied by a parent or guardian with “Last minute business trip to a client you haven’t met yet— no business cards in your proper ID. Both parties must review and sign the Authorization/ holder and your beginning to sweat?? — Holey Moley... Better call Bouley!” Contract in front of a Sports Club employee. Not need to worry folks, with over 35 years experience in the printing business we are here for all your printing needs, whether you have 5 hours or 5 days to get your ordered filled. So when 3. Sports Director, Megan Morsillo, will schedule a session for Holiday WINE and CHEESE Party it comes to things like postcards, brochures, business cards, flyers, envelopes, signs, etc., instruction on the fitness room equipment. just remember...don’t let time crunches get you uptight-
4. Present a valid ID Card at the Sports Club desk. No teens will be Wednesday, December 7th call Bouley and we’ll make it alright! admitted to the Fitness Center on his/her own without showing 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. the valid Fitness Center ID, NO EXCEPTIONS! If they lose the ID Highland Creek Golf Club
they will have to pay $10.00 for a replacement. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while you holiday shop for your favorite golfer. 5. If the teen is disruptive or does not 20 - 50% OFF ALL Merchandise follow the rules he/she will have one COMPLIMENTARY Gift Wrapping warning; if it happens again, his/her 704.588.3365 ID will not to be returned to him/ her. He/she will not be permitted www.bouleyprinting.com • [email protected] back in the Fitness Center. PO Box 7284 • Charlotte, North Carolina 28241
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SOLD Properties (Sept 2016 - Oct 2016) Based on information from Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc.. The data has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Properties may be sold by various participants of the MLS.
Heated Most Living Original List Recent List Closed Sale $/Sq * Address Village BR's BA's Area Price Price Price %SP/ LP Sold Date DOM Ft** 1844 Laveta Lane Dominion Point 5 5/1 4552 $495,000 $495,000 $485,000 98 10/7/16 2 $106.55 5216 McChesney Drive McChesney 4 3/1 4490 439,900 439,900 432,000 98 10/28/16 15 96.21 10432 Legolas Lane Dominion Point 6 4/0 4578 415,000 415,000 385,000 93 10/7/16 30 84.10 8301 Beardsley Drive McChesney 5 3/1 4670 385,000 385,000 368,500 96 10/31/16 71 78.91 1157 Elrond Drive Dominion Hills 5 4/0 3750 359,900 359,900 360,000 100 9/1/16 8 96.00 8435 Wren Creek Drive Wren Creek 4 3/1 3365 349,900 349,900 349,900 100 9/20/16 4 103.98 REAL ESTATE REAL 4113 Kalispell Lane Dominion Ridge 5 3/0 3790 370,000 360,000 347,000 96 9/16/16 46 91.56 2441 Orofino Court Dominion Ridge 4 3/0 3386 369,000 354,000 345,000 97 9/13/16 62 101.89 RL 5800 Mantario Drive Masters Hill 4 2/1 2816 340,000 340,000 330,000 97 10/28/16 5 117.19 6435 Morningsong Lane Crownvista 5 2/1 3237 343,700 343,700 325,000 95 9/6/16 14 100.40 4814 Crownvista Drive Crownvista 4 2/1 3062 325,000 325,000 321,500 99 10/17/16 14 105.00 1217 Dunblane Court Dominion Montrose 4 2/1 3415 319,900 319,900 319,900 100 9/12/16 2 93.67 3435 Grandeur Road Dominion Bluff 4 3/0 2940 324,900 324,900 318,000 98 10/14/16 24 108.16 10415 Montrose Drive Dominion Montrose 4 2/1 3113 319,000 319,000 308,100 97 10/25/16 64 98.97 6427 Morningsong Lane Crownvista 4 2/1 2716 310,000 310,000 305,000 98 10/26/16 26 112.30 5729 Mantario Drive Masters Hill 4 2/1 2820 310,000 305,000 301,000 99 9/19/16 43 106.74 5362 Cambridge Bay Drive Lagrande 4 2/1 3050 325,000 300,000 300,000 100 9/26/16 1 1 9 98.36 14432 Northridge Drive Prescott Place 5 3/0 3180 310,000 305,000 295,000 97 10/24/16 45 92.77 5030 Fairvista Drive Crownvista 5 2/1 3081 320,000 295,000 290,000 98 10/7/16 1 1 9 94.13 5852 Mantario Drive Masters Hill 4 2/1 2565 317,500 294,900 290,000 98 10/7/16 97 113.06 1151 Anduin Falls Drive Dominion Grove 4 2/1 2745 299,000 299,000 287,500 96 10/13/16 12 104.74 1308 Bedlington Drive Dominion Montrose 4 2/1 3009 292,500 292,500 283,000 97 10/12/16 19 94.05 14418 Northridge Drive Prescott Place 5 3/0 3100 285,000 285,000 283,000 99 9/23/16 26 91.29 8034 Pelorus Lane Cambellton 5 2/1 2737 295,000 284,500 281,500 99 9/22/16 87 102.85 FC 8118 Solace Court Dominion Bluff 6 4/1 3592 299,900 299,900 280,000 93 9/1/16 27 77.95 6403 Fairway Point Drive Ravencrest South 4 2/1 2676 275,000 275,000 276,000 100 10/20/16 3 103.14 3013 Grande Heights Drive Dominion Crest 3 3/1 2839 289,000 289,000 273,000 94 10/31/16 10 96.16 14015 Acorn Creek Lane Parkway Oaks 3 2/0 2424 264,900 264,900 264,900 100 9/29/16 18 109.28 3817 Millstream Ridge Drive Dominion Village 3 2/0 2250 270,000 270,000 260,000 96 10/25/16 47 115.56 6628 Hawksnest Drive Ravencrest North 4 2/1 2522 265,000 265,000 260,000 98 10/28/16 3 103.09 3426 Dominion Green Drive Dominion Green 4 2/1 2898 252,900 252,900 256,000 101 9/30/16 13 88.34 1616 Wilburn Park Lane Dominion Trace 4 3/0 2489 250,000 249,500 252,000 101 10/14/16 32 101.25 9728 Dominion Crest Drive Dominion Crest 4 3/0 2287 250,000 250,000 250,500 100 9/23/16 6 109.53 10236 Dominion Village Drive Dominion Green 4 2/1 2800 265,000 254,000 249,900 98 9/14/16 54 89.25 9152 Snow Hill Court Cambridge Run 4 2/1 2225 249,000 249,000 249,000 100 10/28/16 2 111.91 > ENROLL TODAY! 10142 Montrose Drive Dominion Montrose 5 2/1 2542 249,900 249,900 246,200 99 9/27/16 1 1 96.85 WHERE YOU START 8135 Laurel Run Drive Laurel Run 4 2/1 2139 240,000 240,000 245,000 102 10/28/16 4 114.54 9900 Dominion Crest Drive Dominion Crest 3 2/1 2000 240,000 240,000 240,000 100 10/21/16 17 120.00 7401 Tupelo Lane Harburn Forest 4 2/1 2181 239,900 239,900 239,900 100 10/31/16 2 110.00 1925 Wilburn Park Lane Dominion Trace 4 3/0 2615 269,900 249,900 239,000 96 9/30/16 49 91.40 THE JOURNEY CAN 13923 Acorn Creek Lane Parkway Oaks 3 2/0 2357 235,000 235,000 238,000 101 10/6/16 37 100.98 7528 Lady Bank Drive Downfield Wood 4 2/1 2112 235,000 235,000 235,000 100 9/15/16 7 111.27 1521 Bucklebury Court Dominion Trace 3 2/0 1830 235,000 235,000 235,000 100 10/13/16 6 128.42 MAKE ALL THE RL 6625 Bells Mill Drive Bells Mill 3 2/1 2088 229,900 227,900 228,000 100 9/19/16 31 109.20 9724 Dominion Crest Drive Dominion Crest 3 2/1 2068 225,000 225,000 227,000 101 9/9/16 4 109.77 2284 Elendil Lane Dominion Crossing 4 2/1 2374 249,000 244,900 225,000 92 10/14/16 59 94.78 9842 Waltham Court Dominion Trace 3 2/1 1983 225,000 225,000 221,000 98 10/14/16 14 111.45 DIFFERENCE. 10700 Haddington Drive Dominion Haddington 3 2/1 1835 225,000 225,000 220,000 98 10/25/16 5 119.89 9115 Kestral Ridge Drive Falcon Ridge 3 2/0 1710 225,000 225,000 219,500 98 10/25/16 4 128.36 6320 Elderslie Drive Harburn Forest 3 2/1 1756 210,000 210,000 213,500 102 9/9/16 7 121.58 5106 Bentgrass Run Drive Whistler's Chase 3 2/1 1832 205,000 205,000 209,500 102 9/23/16 3 114.36 5959 Pale Moss Lane Crosspointe 3 3/1 2095 209,900 209,900 200,000 95 9/2/16 27 95.47 3012 Grande Heights Drive Dominion Crest 3 2/1 1748 197,500 197,500 197,000 100 9/7/16 2 112.70 Tour your local Goddard School and 7006 Ridge Peak Court Timberglade 3 2/1 1944 205,000 205,000 192,000 94 10/21/16 9 98.77 experience why it’s the best 6028 Hidden Meadow Lane Hidden Meadow 3 2/1 1794 194,900 194,900 192,000 99 9/22/16 19 107.02 10615 Haddington Drive Dominion Haddington 3 2/1 1561 179,900 179,900 173,500 96 9/7/16 9 111.15 preparation for social and 9278 Meadowmont View Drive Meadowmont 3 2/0 1245 160,000 160,000 154,000 96 9/26/16 5 123.69 academic success. 8986 Meadowmont View Drive Meadowmont 2 2/1 1218 151,900 151,900 141,500 93 10/28/16 36 116.17 Average: 2659 $279,114 $276,429 $270,928 98 26 $104.24 * SPECIAL CONDITIONS: FC - Foreclosure, SS - Short Sale, RL - Relocation, NC - New Construction, ES - Estate, BK - Bankruptcy Goddard Systems, Inc.’s program ** AVG $/SQ FT: Based on Closed Sale Price divided by Heated Living Area (HLA) which may include finished square footage in a basement or additional floors. 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15 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 16 Tree Banding for Cankerworms Last year was pretty nasty with cankerworms hanging from our trees and dirtying our cars, patios, decks, driveways and us (if you were walking/jogging on our parkway and trails). Here are the instructions for doing your tree banding if you From Our Family to Yours haven’t already done so.
The steps involved are as follows: Best wishes for a Merry Christmas 1. Install a strip of cotton or insulation around tree at least 3 feet from ground and below the lowest limb.
2. Position a band of roofing felt over the strip and attach it to the trees with a staple gun. Avoid using staples on small, young or thin barked trees. Instead use electrical tape to hold the bands. and Happy New Year! 3. Using disposable gloves and a putty knife, put a film of Tanglefoot™ (glue) directly on the band, approximately 1/8” thick. The Tanglefoot™ entangles the caterpillars as they make their way up the tree from the ground where they have laid their eggs.
It is suggested that all trees be banded, especially the larger ones. It is also suggested that trees be banded after most of the leaves have fallen and before the frost days have settled in. Bands should be removed during the first week of February.
In Highland Creek you may have noted that due to the enormous amount of trees that we have, we have limited ourselves to certain trees along the parkway and those in most need of banding.
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GIVE CATHY A CALL! 704-507-7777 CathyStaskel.com CathyStaskel.com HIGHLAND CREEK OFFICE UNIVERSITY OFFICE LAKE NORMAN OFFICE MOORESVILLE OFFICE HIGHLAND CREEK OFFICE UNIVERSITY OFFICE LAKE NORMAN OFFICE MOORESVILLE OFFICE 8734 Arbor Creek Drive 145 West W.T. Harris Blvd. 19460 Old Jetton Road 634 River Highway 8734 Arbor Creek Drive 145 West W.T. Harris Blvd. 19460 Old Jetton Road 634 River Highway Charlotte, NC 28296 Charlotte, NC 28262 Cornelius NC 2803 Mooresville, NC 28117 Charlotte, NC 28296 Charlotte, NC 28262 Cornelius NC 2803 Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 948-4449 (704) 948-4449 19 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 20 AdvoCare Dewey, Ramsey & Hunt, P.A. Keller Williams - SmartSavvySold Team PromoPro Solutions Unique Voyages Consulting Inc. Wilkinson ERA Real Estate Health, Wellness, Nutrition Personal Injury Law Buying, Selling or Investing in Real Estate Home Based Business Opportunity-Precious Full Travel Service Realtor in NC and SC Metals Contact: Victoria Baughman Contact: Ellen Bielefeld Contact: Brian Hunt Contact: Sarah Zdeb Contact: Michael Lopez Contact: Lester Tatum 704-451-0776 704-408-2232 704-377-3737 704-661-2328 704-620-7460 847-530-0011 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.victoriabaughman.com www.advocare.com www.unique-voyages.com www.deweyramsayhunt.com www.SmartSavvySold.com www.promopro-solutions.com ALLEN TATE Realtors - Fur Baby Dream Care Leap of Faith Dance Academy Random-t Screen Printing Cathy Staskel & Assoc. Pet Sitting/Dog Boarding/Dog Day Care Dance School Screen Printing If you would like to have your business included in the Contact: Cathy Staskel Contact: Lacey Roberson Contact: Candra Davis Contact: Michael Pond Business Listing, go to highlandcreek.com to register. 704-507-7777 210-237-0881 704-597-0209 704-206-0697 Listings will run for 6 months. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.cathystaskel.com www.rover.com/sit/furbabydreamcare www.leapoffaithdance.com www.random-tcom You will need to resubmit your information every 6 months. Rodan + Fields Apex Exterminating Halo Branded Solutions Legal Shield Skincare Executive Consultant Registration closes January 1st. 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Bakery CPR & First Aid Certified Keller Williams Realty www.oasischarlotte.com Freshley Baked Goods Contact: Isabella Gleason Real Estate Contact: Lori Chivers 704-438-6563 Contact: Blake Lewis O’Connor Insurance Associates, Inc. 704-351-4668 [email protected] 704-802-9377 Insurance for Home, Auto, Business & Life [email protected] [email protected] Contact: Michelle O’Connor www.SweetItIs.net Cranial Overdrive, LLC www.BlakeLewisSellsHomes.com 704-510-8884 Graphic Design, Website Design, Video [email protected] The Produce Box Production Keller Williams Realty - www.oianc.com Produce Delivery Contact: Phil Deppen Consuelo Souders & Company Contact: Ginger Spitler 919-904-4722 704-565-9630 Residential Real Estate [email protected] [email protected] Contact: Consuelo Souders www.theproducebox.com www.CranialOverdrive.com 704-965-6866 [email protected] www.ConsueloSouders.com 21 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 22 September Adult BINGO Garage Sale Another sell-out crowd at Players Grille! Residents enjoyed complimentary appetizers A cool fall morning turned into a warm day for the fall garage sale! Residents set up and sold goods to hundreds of shoppers! and 21 exciting rounds of BINGO! The blackout round was as exciting asever… People came from all over Charlotte (and a few from out of state) to attend our bi-annual garage sale and were not disappointed. sponsored by Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty and Brian Souders, Supreme Ridge Road Middle School sold concessions from coffee to wake us up to biscuits and hot dogs to fill our bellies! Watch for the Lending, Shelli Hobgood won a $500 Visa gift card! next garage sale Spring 2017. A big thank you to all of our business sponsors: Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Shred-It Realty; Brian Souders, Supreme Lending; Jenny Melick, Jen Melick Photography & Over 150 residents took advantage of the Shred-It event held at the Highland Creek Golf Club parking lot. It is a great service that Design and Highland Creek Golf Club for donating rounds of golf. is free to residents to shred all personal documents in a safe, secure way. Look for the next shred-it event in the Spring of 2017. Concert in the Park Walk in the Woods – Bat-O-Ween Carolina Reign came back to Highland Creek! They played and sang current hits as well An excited group of kids and parents gathered for two sessions of “Bat-O-Ween”. This fun seasonal program portrayed animals as a few of their own tracks. Kids received free Highland Creek frisbees and played in at Halloween in a favorable way. Kids were taught the benefits of bats and creepy crawly creatures. They were then given the the park while parents brought canopies, chairs and coolers and enjoyed the music. opportunity to touch a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach and snake! The kids were a little more brave than most of the parents. They Residents enjoyed plenty of free food including hot dogs and hamburgers that were got to see real live fancy mice, fuzzy tarantulas and a glowing African Emperor Scorpion. grilled on sight, thank you Consuelo and Brian Souders! Other free treats included ice cream, drinks, water and chips. There was also a caricaturist sketching as many kids as he could! A big thank you to our business sponsors: Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty and Brian Souders, Supreme Lending (hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixins); Camp Bow Wow (ice cream); Marie Lacombe, Liberty Mutual Insurance ACTIVITIES UPDATE ACTIVITIES (drinks), Prosperity Chiropractic (water), ChiroPure (chips) and AT&T (caricaturist). End of season at the Highland Creek Farmer’s Market The Highland Creek Farmer’s market concluded its season at the end of September. A few new vendors joined the market for the 2016 season. We look forward to bringing this service to our community for the 2017 season (April – September). Keep an eye out for opening day announcement next year. Casino Night Harvest Festival & Chili Cook-Off Our biggest crowd ever for Casino Night and residents were ready to gamble! We It was a beautiful cool day for the Harvest Festival and Chili Cook Off. Five teams dished added tables and extended the tents to accommodate the crowd. Upon arrival, out their own special chili recipe to over 250 residents. The residents tasted a variety residents were given coolers stuffed with goodies sponsored by Consuelo Souders, Keller of chilis offered and then cast their vote for the best chili and most original recipe. The Williams Realty and Brian Souders, Supreme Lending. Before the tables opened neighbors cook was also judged by sponsor AT&T. Congratulations to all of our participants and socialized and enjoyed free appetizers including wings that are a specialty of the Players winners! Grille. Love Photobuzz set up a photo booth so residents could take fun pictures with friends! Once the tables opened, the crowds at the craps, roulette and poker tables were betting Judges Choice: Team 4 – Chili Bean’s with Just the Right Spice (Sarah Spivey) and gambling! After gambling and all raffle tickets were distributed, the lucky winners were People’s Choice 1st Place: Team 1 – No Bean, Spicy Chili (Bill Hunter) drawn. The evening was very exciting thanks to a weekend Vegas trip as one of the prizes, People’s Choice 2nd Place: Team 5 – Chicken Chili (Amy Fuller) thank you Consuelo and Brian! The evening ended with delectable desserts sponsored by Most Original: Team 2 – Drunken’ Pumpkin Chili (Ann Nestor) Penny’s Sweets Centz. Best Chef’s Attire: Team 3 – White Chicken Chili (Ed Price) Best Booth Décor: Team 1 – No Bean, Spicy Chili (Bill Hunter) Thank you to our sponsors Consuelo and Brian Souders, Vegas Trip; Massage 4Health, Massage Gift Certificate; Cathy Staskel, Allen Tate Realtors, Flat Screen TV; AT&T, $100 Visa Card; Blake Brian Souders from Supreme Lending sponsored the hot dog eating contest. Eight Lewis, Keller Williams Realty, $100 gift card to 131 Main and Sport Clips, gift cards. contestants were given five hotdogs in buns. The first one to eat all of them won the $50 gift card prize. A huge crowd gathered around to watch as Matthew Swanson Congratulations to the lucky grand prize winners: Coach Gift Card: Will Killhour; Apple finished all five in two minutes, twenty-nine seconds! Congratulations to all the Watch: Heidi Vargo; TV: Theresa Spear; Xbox: Jim Ball; Yeti: Kelly Keurzoneff;Gift Card Tree: participants: Frank Beatty, Chip Ken Porter; Vegas Trip: Jill Lord Parkerson, Aaron Yarger, Valerie Hunter, Naadia Ozam, Maclaren Oglesby, and Brian Stair. 23 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 24 Throughout the event, there were goodie bags, pumpkin painting, festival games and concessions, inflatables, a rock wall and pony rides for the kids to enjoy. The popular costume contest had a big crowd this year giving our judges a difficult task of choosing the winners.Congratulations to all our costume participants and winners: Ages 7 & up: 1) Riley as Laura Ingalls Wilder 2) Cole as the Stay Puff Marshmallow 3) Paige as Annie Ages 4 -6: 1) Rose as a dragon 2) Olivia as Captain America 3) Georgia as an Astronaut Ages 0 – 3: 1) Rylee as a Unicorn 2) Lunna as Little Red Riding Hood 3) Maya as an 80’s Dancer Of course the Mummy Wrap Contest was a big hit! Kids took turns wrapping each other in toilet paper and our judges had to determine which “mummy” looked the best. Congratulations to the winners! Finally, Kristin Newnham won the lucky life-saver jar by guessing the closest number in the jar. She guessed 438 life-savers and there were 444. Also, Chris Martin was the lucky winner of the movie basket this year. Photography Mini Sessions with Lisa Crates Photography Residents of Highland Creek had the opportunity to get their pictures taken with backdrops and outside in a natural setting. Some focused on Thank You Event Sponsors: Michelle O’Connor, O’Connor family portraits for holiday cards and others brought their cute pets to be a part of their photos. These are a few of our favorites. Congratulations Insurance Associates: Treat Bags, Kindle Fire Raffle, Chips & to Nathan Benson for being our front cover winner! Penny Guessing Jar. Congratulations to the winners: Katie Bermudez (Kindle Fire) and Paige F. (Penny Jar). Consuelo “Nathan Benson, “The Kid Superhero!”, has a terrific twin brother, Nicholas, and an awesome older sister, Naomi. His prodigious parents, Rachael Souders & Company, Keller Williams Realty: Pumpkin Painting, and Alan, moved to Highland Creek over ten Christmas’ ago because of this amazing community. The children absolutely LOVE living here and $50 Gift Card Raffle, Bubble Gum Guessing Jar and Candy Corn attend school at Highland Creek Elementary and Mallard Creek High School. They know they are blessed with the BEST neighbors in North Carolina! Guessing Jar. Congratulations to the winners: Rob McLean ($50 The Benson Family wants to Thank Highland Creek for supporting families and making wonderful Highland Creek - Childhood memories. Visa Gift Card), River L. (candy corn guessing jar), and Summer J. (bubble gum guessing jar). Jeff Hamm, Speedway Detail: Popcorn. Learning Rx: Cotton candy. Brian Souders, Supreme Lending: Thank you to Lisa for taking the time out of her busy schedule to offer residents such a great deal to capture new moments! Hot Dog eating contest and $50 gift card. Dr. Brett Kubricht, Prosperity Chiropractic: Bottled water. Pictures can be viewed at: http://www.lisacrates.us/Events/HIGHLAND-creek-Mini-Sessions/ Mira Hilbert, Owl Remodeling: Ice Cream. AT&T: Chili Cook Off ‘judges choice” prize. Jenny Melick, Jen Melick Photography & Design: Event Photography during the event. Event Photographs can be found at: http://www.jenmelick.com/clients A BIG thank you to our volunteers: Harini, Paige, Jordan, Madi, Peyton, Griffin, Summer and Dante. 25 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 26 Kids “Tri the Creek” Highland Creek hosted their Annual Kids “Tri the Creek” event on Sunday, September 18th. With over 150 kids participating we were able to donate close to $1,200 to Bright Blessings—a Charlotte non-profit organization that benefits homeless and improvished children. The event also hosted a toy drive for the organization that sent Bright Blessings back to their office with dozens of unwrapped toys for the children. The event is hosted at Christenbury pool where children begin by swimming laps followed by biking and concluded with a run. As participants passed the finish line, they were presented with a ribbon and those who placed in the top three for their age bracket were awarded prizes donated by event sponsor, the Charlotte 49ers. Thank you to those sponsors who could help make this all happen: Carolina’s HealthCare Systems, Charlotte Checkers, Charlotte Running Company, Crepe Cellar, Dave & Busters, Soccer Shots, and Sports Clips! Another thank you goes to Niagara Bottling Company for the water and to Jet’s Pizza who passed out samples to volunteers, spectators and participants. We will see you in 2017 for the Kids “Tri the Creek” in September! 27 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 28 Sit And Stitch Book Club Meets every Tuesday Love to read? Join us! The Highland Creek Book Club includes members 1:00 - 3:00p.m. at Falcon from all HC neighborhoods and Ridge Clubhouse. meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday CLUBS of each month at the Prosperity Park Contact Amy at (704) 572-5599 Clubhouse. This is a multi-generational, or [email protected] for more information. mixed gender group who enjoys reading and discussing books of all genres. We take an occasional field trip to hear noted authors speak or to attend a movie. Please come and join us for stimulating book discussions! New members are welcome! For the complete 2016 list of The Golden Girls Now 50 Plus selections, or for more information, contact Karen McHugh at 704-608-4389 or [email protected]. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for an evening of good friendship, community and a few laughs. Ladies Dinner Group Upcoming meetings are: The Highland Creek Wednesday, December 7th “Ladies Dinner Group” Tuesday, January 3rd 7:00pm at Falcon Ridge Clubhouse. Ladies are invited to join us for our Monthly Dinners Out! We meet for delicious dinners out at various restaurants, For information call Phyllis Smith at 704-948-9548. one evening in the 3rd week of the month. Up The Creek Boating Club Our dinner months are: January through June and September through December. We are a group of boaters that enjoy our Contact Anita McKiernan at 704-806-8816 or weekends on the lake. Up The Creek is made up [email protected] for more information of, but not exclusive to, boaters that live in and and to be on our email list. 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]. Beautiful skin requires a commitment, not a miracle. Want to join me for a 60 day LOVE your skin challenge? Highland Creek Business Networking Group If you are interested in joining a structured business networking group to grow your business through referrals and working with other Highland Creek businesses, please call Emilie Woodrich [email protected] Independent Consultant ewoodrich.myrandf.com Mark Scarrow at 704-719-4096 for more 704-999-1219 ewoodrich.myrandf.biz information. 29 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 30 FACT: 85% of core brain structure is developed by age four. PRIMROSE WAY: Recommending the right activity at the right time is child’s play. CALL FOR A TOUR. Primrose School at Eastfield Village 13105 Eastfield Village Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269 704.947.3266 | PrimroseEastfieldVillage.com Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools® and The Leader in Early Education and CareSM are registered trademarks and service marks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2015 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved. See primroseschools.com for ‘fact’ source and curriculum detail. 31 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 32 SCHOOLNEWS School Update #CreekLife! Mallard Creek continues its strong path of Fall Sports are wrapping up for the for our Athletic Booster Club to your VIC growth both academically, athletically & season! Both the Varsity Men’s Cross Card. Harris Teeter’s Together in Education socially! The school’s graduation rate of Country, Varsity Women’s Volleyball and is a great way for the entire community to 97.8% was recognized this week as the 2nd Junior Varsity Football Teams won their help local schools! Remember you can link highest in the state for large high schools. Conference Championships! Toni Lindo up to 5 numbers! Thanks in advance for Mallard Creek also showed growth on all of won the Conference Golf Championship. helping out! the major state high performance indicators Congratulations to all of the coaches and for the 2015-16 year (End-of-Course exam athletes for their hard work and dedication. We would like to thank our wonderful results, graduation rate, ACT, WorkKeys) Anyone is welcome to visit any of our community sponsors! Firebird’s, PDQ, sporting events! You can find the schedule Bojangles & Lake Norman Chrysler, Jeep & Mallard Creek High School recognizes that of all the sporting events on the Mallard Dodge! We love their support! If you would there are several paths students can take Creek Athletic Page. like to sponsor our school, please contact to become college and career ready upon our Athletic Director Philip Davanzo. graduation. MCin3+1@CP is a new program Congratulations to the Maverick’s Marching which will provide students the opportunity Band. They competed in the Mustang Classic Please check out our website as well as to graduate from Mallard Creek High School, at East Rowan High School. They earned 1st follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram having already earned a full year’s worth place in Music, Marching and Maneuvering, to find out the latest news & where you can of college credits from Central Piedmont Percussion, General Effect, Drum Major, and help! @MallardCreekHS @mcmavsathletics Community College, tuition free! This 2nd place in Visual Ensemble/Colorguard. @mchs_boosters program is aimed at current sophomores They also won 1st PLACE OVERALL for the to ensure that the appropriate credits 1-A category. are earned by the end of the student’s junior year so he or she may attend CPCC If you shop at Harris Teeter, we need your throughout the senior year. help! Please add #6376 for our PTSA & #6365 Volleyball Cross Country Marching Band Ridge Road Middle School kicked off the month of September with our first College Week. Teachers decorated their doors and shared information about their alma mater, while students participated in a variety of college awareness activities. The week of October 17-21 was our Bully Prevention Week. Students participated in a variety of events to show their support for a bully-free school. The annual Stomp-Out Bullying Walk took place on Wednesday, October 19th. Students, parents, teachers, and community members from Ridge Road and Highland Creek Elementary walked down Highland Creek Parkway wearing orange to show their support. The week of October 24-28 was Red Ribbon Week, which is a Substance Abuse Prevention campaign. Under the direction of our Athletic Director, Coach Malorzo, we are excited to introduce the RRMS Booster Club. We are off to a great start and have some excellent events planned throughout the year to help the club grow and be set for years to come. We have also created several sponsorship partners that will help to strengthen our community presence! Middle School sports play an important role. They provide an opportunity for middle school students to develop skills in a sport, strengthen their leadership abilities and provide an incentive for academic performance. The Booster Club at Ridge Road helps to support our athletic program with funding, volunteers and building pride in the school. Please consider linking the RRMS Booster Club to your E-Vic card at Harris Teeter, as well as our PTSA by visiting HarrisTeeter.com and clicking the link for TIE (Together in Education). Both groups will receive a percentage of your purchases when you buy HT products and it is of no cost to you! You can link up to 5 groups on your E-Vic Card. The Booster Club # 3948 is and the PTSA # is 7766. 33 Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... December 2016/January 2017 34 Highland Creek Elementary School had an exciting opening week where teachers and staff introduced a Guidelines For Clubhouse Rentals new “HIVE” theme to students via news telecasts. The fun-filled week finished with a culminating event like Clubhouse reservations are handled by the staff at the Sports Club. none other at the school in its 10 year history. The 6 Please call the Sports Club at 704-766-0045. “HIVES” of HCES are made up of students across all grade levels K-5 along with designated teachers and staff. Within each “HIVE” community the students and Association dues must be current in order to reserve the staff from their respective “HIVES” are responsible for facility. Accounts with a balance will have the paperwork being leaders within our school of a character trait that returned. coincides directly with our previously established “PBIS Bee Expectations”. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention Systems and is predicated on the idea of finding Clubhouses cannot be used for any business, religious, or value in identifying and recognizing students who are behaving appropriately. Students commercial purpose. learned what “HIVE” they were in through a televised balloon popping activity and then The rental fee for Prosperity Park is $100 with a damage/non- were greeted with a kick off ceremony in the school where they cheered, sang, and compliance deposit of $350. shared what each character trait looks like at HCES. Students and Teachers were very excited and the smiling faces lit up the school making it look like the 2016-17 school The rental fee for the Sports Club is $200 with a damage/non- year might be Highland Creek Elementary School’s best ever. compliance deposit of $350. A check for $50 must be submitted with your rental contract. The picture shows students and teachers who are in “HIVES” (each hive is represented The balance is due 30 days prior to your event. by color and character trait) listening to each other discuss the character traits that are represented by each hive! The $50 is non-refundable if your party is cancelled. All rental fees and deposits must be made in certified funds or money order. NO cash payments will be accepted. 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 party. 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. The Cox Mill Chargers Girls Volleyball team won the North Carolina 3A State If the facility is being hosted for a person between the ages of Championship game on Saturday, November 5th at N.C. State University by eliminating OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE @ HOME 15-21, you must provide proof that an off-duty police officer Chapel Hill High School in three sets 25-15, 25-15, 25-19. They finished their season TAKES MODERN TOOLS has been hired to be present during the duration of the party. with an amazing 35-0 record! Waxing & Facial Services One adult must accompany each 5 persons under 21 years of Conveniently Located age. EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE MEDICINE in Highland Creek Time slots available for rentals are 11-5 p.m. and 6-midnight. CONCIERGE HUMAN POTENTIAL MEDICINE The six hour rental includes your set-up and clean-up. 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The Lake Norman Charter Knights Girls Volleyball team finished their season off in the Prosperity Park Clubhouse is approximately 50. www.VITALITYMWI.com Schedule Your Appointment Today! 4th round of the 2A/3A Big South playoffs. The Knights were conference champions 704-607-2204 Helium balloons, bounce houses and game trucks are not and finished off their season with an impressive 20-2 record. CALL TODAY! allowed. 704-765-9817 Eyebrow - $15; Eyebrow & Tint - $25; Lip - $12; Eyebrow, Lip & Tint -$30; Full Face - $40; Bikini - $25; Brazilian - $40; Underarms - $15; Facial - $50; Customized Peels - $75-$100; Congratulations to the Men’s Cross Country team for winning the 2A State Championship Back Facial - $50; LED Light Treatments Available, Great For Acne & Anti-aging; Please bring your Highland Creek ID card with you to the for the very first time and the Women’s team for their 5th place finish. 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The Highland Creek Faircroft Kathy Gister, 4601 Fairvista Dr. community is especially joyous with twinkling lights of all colors, red bows and garland, excited children, seasonal community activities and a permeating joyful spirit. What a special place to live! The staff of Hawthorne Management Company wishes you and your family a wonderful Fairmeadows Dolores King, 8107 Brookings Dr and safe celebration. Glen Royal Bruce VanDyne, 4601 Nobility Ct. Graburn’s Ford Uwem Equan, 5811 Graburn’s Ford Dr. In accordance with NC §47F-3-103(f), the names and addresses of the officers and Board Members of the association must be published. Your Board of Directors for 2016-2017 is listed below along with the committee for which they serve as Board liaison. Haddington Diane Nielsen, 10618 Haddington Dr. Melissa Schine, 10713 Haddington Dr. Harburn Forest Ernestine Crossland, 6505 Harburn Forest Dr. Robert Agness, 6207 Harburn Forest Dr. Robert Valencia, President 8602 Driscoll Court Facilities Committee Hartfield Downs Lisa Crates, 5803 Hartfield Downs Dr. Michael Cashell, 5637 Hartfield Downs Dr. Cathy Staskel, Vice President 6206 Glencairn Court Human Resources Liaison Hidden Meadow Christina Leon, 8730 Laurel Run Dr. Jim Aydelott, Treasurer 5825 LaGrande Drive Finance Committee LaGrande Lauren Brissie, 9132 Viscount Ln. Jim Aydelott, 5825 LaGrande Dr. Charles Lechner, Secretary 6013 Swanston Drive Landscape Committee Laurel Run Tanya Lovejoy-Capers, 8338 Laurel Run Dr. Paulo Batoni 6721 Fairway Point Drive Security Committee Lynnewood Mark Wickman, 8207 Abbottsgate Ln. Chuck Ende 13624 Osprey Knoll Drive Pool Committee Masters Hill Janet Sirhan, 5834 Mantario Dr. Paul Schmitt, 5815 Mantario Drr. Mark Scarrow 1134 Elrond Drive Community Affairs McChesney Laura Wilber, 5410 McChesney Dr. Jim Carte, 5504 Tullamore Ln. Brian Souders 9675 Brandybuck Drive Activities Committee Montrose Tony Alves, 10426 Montrose Dr. Kiwanda Stansbury 5740 Mantario Drive Covenants Committee Northridge Parkway Oaks Paul Lowry, 14027 Acorn Creek Ln. Board Meetings MANAGER’S CORNER MANAGER’S Prescott Place Eric Riedinger, 14461 Northridge Dr. The Board of Directors Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Prosperity Park Clubhouse. Residents may attend these meetings as observers. If an owner wishes to address the Board, he/she must contact Leah Singleton at Hawthorne Management Ravencrest North/South Al Smith, 7027 Ravencrest Dr. Barbara Devenney, 6612 Hawksnest Dr. Company at 704-377-0114 in order to be placed on the agenda. The schedule of 2016-2017 Board Meetings follows: 2016: December 13; Ridgefield Caroline Worchester, 7303 Ridgefield Dr. 2017: January 10, February 21 (third Tuesday), March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12. Springhurst Matt Hodges, 6002 Pecan Cove Ln. Bryan Shortall, 4138 Beauvista Dr. Additionally, pursuant to §7A-38.3F, the association is required to notify members that they may initiate voluntary mediation in an effort to Timberglade Allison “Ali” Hughes, 5907 Skyline Dr. resolve a dispute with the association. Please note the dispute cannot be related to assessments and both parties must agree to participate Whistler’s Chase Denys Gorski-Daigle, 8940 Coppermine Ln. in the mediation. Wingrove 2016-2017 Neighborhood Voting Members Wingrove East Richard Kurlander, 7619 Tarland Ln. The following residents were elected to serve as 2016-2017 Voting Members/Alternates for their Village. These elected homeowners will also Wren Creek Brenda Millet, 8428 Wren Creek Dr. be invited to serve on the Advisory Committee. This group meets six times per year to discuss Association and community concerns. Crosspointe Joann DiOrio, 8666 Brookings Dr. Dominion Village Nancy Wolff, 2904 Autumn Harvest Ln. Mary Deaton, 10119 Dominion Village Dr. VILLAGE VOTING MEMBER ALTERNATE Falcon Ridge Sharon Zeiner, 8903 Kestral Ridge Dr. Susan Brien, 8604 Heron Glen Dr. Bell’s Mill Patricia Hannum, 7727 Taymouth Ln. The Glen Larry Simcox, 8420 Highland Glen Dr. Claudia Edmiston, 14689 Penmore Ln. Briarcrest Delphian Marsh, 10309 Kirkmont Dr. Meadowmont Shirley Lane, 8922 Meadowmont View Dr. Dale Gillis, 8784 Meadowmont View Dr. Brookside Signature Ridge Cambellton Cambridge Run David LeMaire, 5559 Cambridge Bay Dr. Community Email Distribution List If you want to receive a weekly email about Highland Creek activities and events, register your email address by going to the website,highlandcreek. CrownVista/CrownVista Estates Chris Martin, 5111 Fairvista Dr. Joe Ormsby, 6417 Stargaze Ln. com, scroll to the bottom of the home page and enter your address. You may also text EMAILBLAST to 22828 to join other residents who want to Dominion Bluff Sarah Lynn Davis, 3423 Granduer Rd. be reminded of community happenings. Dominion Crest Robin Vanover, 9716 Dominion Crest Dr. Timothy White, 3720 Millstream Ridge As another year comes to a close, the staff of Hawthorne Management thanks you for the opportunity to serve as your management company. We are Dominion Crossing Dan Kallaur, 9806 Edinburgh Ln. Shareef Ivey, 2320 Elendil Ln. very appreciative of the trust and confidence Dominion Glen Steven Bryant, 1971 Solway Ln. you have placed in our company over the past Dominion Green Marguerite Edwards, 10204 Dominion Rodney Rothoff, 10315 Dominion 25 years. Please call us at 704-377-0114 or Highland Creek HOA members are eligible Village Dr. Village Dr. write us if you have an Association concern, for exclusive savings on auto and Dominion Grove Brian Souders, 9675 Brandybuck Dr. Wayne Lecce, 1528 Wilburn Park Ln. question or comment. Happy Holidays! home insurance from Liberty Mutual. Dominion Hills Mary Beth Ledet, 915 Elrond Dr. For a free coverage review and no-obligation quote, contact me today. Dominion Pointe Denny Abbey, 10405 Legolas Ln. Marie Lacombe Dominion Ridge 9 115 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 200 Dominion Trace Maria Perusich, 9808 Waltham Ct. 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