CONTENTS Birthdays & Anniversaries 4 Community Phone Numbers 4 Upcoming Activities 5-6 HOURS FOR SPORTS CLUB Sports 7-8 OFFICE AND FITNESS ROOM Business Listings 17-18 Activities Update 21-23 Monday~Friday 7:30am - 8:30pm Finance 24 August/September Saturday 7:30am - 5:00pm 2018 Clubs 25 Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm Real Estate 27-28 704-766-0045 Recipes to Share 30 Places to Go...Things to Do 34 Closed September 3rd for Labor Day. Pools 35-37 Manager’s Corner 38-39
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40 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 2 HOW TO GET YOUR PHOTO IDs COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS BIRTHDAYS& COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS Hawthorne Management 704-377-0114 WHAT’S MY DAY? If you don’t have a Highland Creek ID yet, or need a replacement card, now is the time to get it! H.C. Sports Club Office 704-766-0045 H.C. Activities Office [email protected] Not sure what day you Please note the following: [email protected] Highland Creek should put your trash and Sports/Aquatics Director Casey Barry [email protected] IDs are taken at the Highland Creek Sports Club office Monday – Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm, 2017-2018 BOARD MEMBERS recycling out? Highland Creek Newsletter [email protected] 704-766-0045 Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Highland Creek Golf Club 704-875-9000 Here are two websites that Security 704-609-0569 can answer that question: Everyone five years and older needs to have an ID card. Tennis Lessons/Director Kip Koross 704-576-5582 President [email protected] You must bring your closing papers or rental agreement and a picture ID when coming for Robert Valencia Charlotte/Mecklenburg The Haven-Memory Care Community 704-992-1560 your first ID card. The Laurels-Assisted Living Community 704-947-8050 [email protected] mcmap.org/geoportal, The Player’s Grille 704-875-8599 click on If you move from one house to another within Highland Creek, you must bring your closing Univ. Child Dev. Center 704-875-3338 “trash & recycling” papers or lease for the new house so that your address can be updated. Please do not throw Highland Creek Website www.highlandcreek.com Vice President away your ID cards from the previous house. The cards will be made active for your new Concord/Cabarrus address. COMMUNITY CLUBS/SPORTS GROUPS Cathy Staskel concordnc.gov, Book Club Barbara West 704-274-9527 [email protected] click on “community If you lose your ID and need a replacement, you will need a picture ID and proof of residency [email protected] resource guide” then such as a utility bill. There is a $10.00 charge for replacement cards. Boating Club [email protected] “residential collection day Couples Golf Mike Layel 704-651-8111 [email protected] Secretary information” Cards do not need to be updated unless you move. If you want to update your child’s card there will be a $10.00 charge until such time as they are able to go to the pool on their own Golden Girls Phyllis Smith 704-948-9548 Charlie Lechner (12 yrs. old). Prosperity Village Business Assoc. Mark Scarrow 704-719-4096 OR Men’s Golf Mike Refsnider 704-201-1377 [email protected] Your ID card is valid only if Association assessments are paid and up to date. Senior’s Golf Lee Atkinson 704-875-8063 go to highlandcreek.com, Sit and Stitch Amy 704-572-5599 Swim Team [email protected] click on Community Info, ID cards are for residents only. If you own a home but lease it to Treasurer New Neighbors and someone else, the lessee is entitled to the cards. “What’s My Day for Trash”. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Jim Aydelott Highland Creek Security has the authority to ask to see proof Aug. 1 Preston Barbour Aug. 1 The Woods Kenan Roach 2 The Roachs [email protected] of residence. Please carry your Highland Creek ID badge with 2 Jeremiah Shropshire 3 The Doziers you when using any of the amenities including parks and 3 Yvette Mills 11 The Mallons playgrounds. 4 Madison Gibbs 13 The Kleibers 9 Wanda Culbertson 17 The McNultys Paul Batoni 10 Kristine Woods, Srinivas Parsi 18 The Frasers 11 Lynn Melton, Naidu Sandrana, 20 The Kilchenmans [email protected] Joslynn Fraser 31 The Healys 13 Michael Kovacs 14 Naiomi Pena 20 Renee Scott Blount Terri Edmiston 21 Paloa Barnett, Courtney Kovacs 24 Hanslay St. Germain [email protected] 28 Rick West 29 Kameron Melton 30 Rebecca Ince, Rhonda Livingston
Sept. 1 Aurora Ormsby Sept. 3 The Natales Brian Hunt 2 Ed Sarbiewski The Meltons 3 Norman Gabel 4 The Sirhans [email protected] 4 Charlotte Woods 7 The Phillips 9 Bernice Martin 17 The Al Smiths For mailbox repair 10 Sam Sydorick 24 The Lides 11 Shirley Allen Mark Scarrow or replacement in 12 Hayden Parr, Taylor Marks 16 Ron Root [email protected] Highland Creek, 17 Joan Risse 18 Lee Atkinson 20 Butch McLaughlin, DeAnna Roach contact 23 Terri Montgomery, Louise Ferri Brian Souders 24 Mike Brailsford, Jeff Woods Watson Welding at 25 Camille Sorvillo [email protected] 28 Quentin Parr
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3 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 4 When parking at events please do not block side FREE College Planning Class Concert in the Park Lisa Crates Photography Mini Sessions streets, park on your neighbors’ grass or in front of August 30th, 7:00-8:00pm at Prosperity Park Clubhouse (5710 Fairvista featuring TwentyThreeOverFour, Get your Christmas cards done early or just update the family photo! Plus, fire hydrants. Drive) playing music from the 80’s, 90’s and today! one photo will be selected to be on the cover of the December Newsletter!
Update on Community Garage Sale: We are currently Financial aid forms; what are they and should you file them? September 15th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm at October 6th and 7th at the Sports Club. Cost is $35 for a 15 minute session; researching possible locations for a Fall Garage Sale. In this workshop, I will help you understand the different financial forms Prosperity Park includes one digital selection emailed to the family. Others will be available Please watch for updates on the website, facebook and their requirements. We’ll also talk about when you may not want to for purchase. Pets are allowed for outside shoots only. page, weekly email blasts and September flyer. file a financial aid form. We’ll discuss income and assets that have to Bring your entire family, blankets, chairs, coolers be reported and those that don’t. Finally, we’ll review filing deadlines. and enjoy an evening full of excellent live music. Registration opens August 30th at highlandcreek.com. Questions? Email Movies in the Park at Prosperity Reservations Required! Limited to the first 20 families. Email rclark@ And FREE food! Lisa Crates at [email protected]. Park clarkcollegeconsulting.com or call 704-944-3543. When registering, August 11th please include name, address and how many will be attending. Band Bio: TwentyThreeOverFour is a musical partnership between Kevin SHOWING: Finding Dory, Rated PG Brawley (guitar/vocals) and Edward Bender (percussion/vocals). They The friendly but forgetful Blue Tang fish, Dory, Adult BINGO classify themselves as “relentless acoustic music”. There is never a dull begins a search for her long-lost parents, and September 14th, 7:00pm–9:00pm at the Player’s Grille inside the moment, and no song is ever phoned in. Aggressive percussion breaks, everyone learns a few things about the real Highland Creek Golf Club soaring vocals and non-stop energy are hallmarks of their live show. Kevin Highland Creek Events are open to meaning of family along the way. has played over 200 shows a year for the last 10 years in the greater Charlotte RESIDENTS ONLY Cost is $5 per player for residents ages 21 and up. This event is for adults area and beyond. Edward has played with the group Brother Gravity. Both September 7th ONLY! Please, no children permitted in the Grille after 5:00pm. Come at musicians are classically trained, but have real stage chops honed by years who are current with HOA dues. SHOWING: Coco, Rated PG 6:30pm and enjoy complimentary light appetizers; limited servings per of performing and touring. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams person. Beverages will be available for purchase. NO OUTSIDE FOOD Please have of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. OR BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED DURING THIS EVENT. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and Highland Creek ID badge or driver’s UPCOMING ACTIVITIES UPCOMING colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Seats and appetizers are available on a first come, first serve basis. license with you for all future events! Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to Must have seat to play; no saving seats; no standing; no bringing chairs unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history from outside! We play about 21 games during the BINGO session. Come out and have the chance to win some awesome prizes! Movies begin at dusk. Free popcorn will be served, one per person please. Kona Ice will be on-site selling treats at regular menu prices at “Cover All” round sponsored by Consuelo Souders & Company, Keller the August 11th movie and King of Pops will be on-site on September Williams Realty and Brian Souders, Supreme Lending with the chance 7th. Bring your chairs, blanket, cooler, snacks, etc. Free glow-in-the- to win UP TO $1,000 GIFT CARD! dark necklace to first 50 Highland Creek kids! Please note: there are no rain dates scheduled for Movies in the Park. Holiday Bazaar Registration September 15th, 9:00–11:00am (or until spaces are sold out) at the Casino Night Kids Cooking Class (ages 5 to 10) Sports Club (6616 Clarke Creek Parkway) September 22nd, 7:30–11:30pm at the Player’s Grille (Highland Creek Golf August 14th in the Sports Club Kitchen Club) RAMOLD 12:00noon – 1:00pm (session 1) Registration and payment are only accepted in person. Please have 2:00pm – 3:00pm (session 2) check written out to HCCA in advance or exact change. CRAPS, ROULETTE, BLACK JACK, TEXAS HOLD’EM, AND SLOT MACHINES! & ,LLC TOP SEVEN GRAND PRIZES TO WIN AND RAFFLES EVERY 30 MINUTES. ELECTRIC REMODEL Have your child come out and learn some cooking techniques, make a The Holiday Bazaar, “Shop the Creek” is scheduled for November 10th EVERY PLAYER HAS A CHANCE TO WIN! Winning earnings can be traded in Licensed Electrical Contractor healthy snack, and leave with some fun prizes. Water or juice will be at Cox Mill Elementary School. Registration forms can be printed by for tickets. The more play money won, the more tickets can be redeemed. provided. There is no cost for this activity; spaces are limited. You may visiting the Highland Creek website on or after September 10th. *Please Player may submit their ticket(s) for the prize(s) they want to win. A drawing with over 35 years of experience. register your child for only one of the two sessions offered. note, Bazaar spaces will be available on a first come, first serve basis. will be held at the end of the night for each prize, so anyone could win! HIGHLAND CREEK RESIDENT Only ONE vendor per direct sales entity will be allotted a selling space. End of Summer Pool Party For example, the first Pampered Chef Representative to register will be DJ, HORS’ DOUREVES, and PLAY MONEY ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE! And Residential Interior/Exterior Wiring August 25th (rain date: August 26th) at Christenbury Swimming Pool; given the selling space. All others will be put on the wait list in order a delicious dessert sponsored by Hammel Family Bakery. Beverages are 11:00am – 4:00pm of receipt. Selling spaces are open to Highland Creek Residents only available for purchase. Additional play money may be purchased throughout Ceiling Fan Installation Home Repair on day of registration. Vendor registration for non-residents will begin the evening. Room Remodel Custom Cabinetry Bring the whole family to enjoy free music, food, games, raffles, photo Monday, September 24th by emailing [email protected]. booth, “mocktails”, ice cream, music bingo and more during this fun- Shopping is open to the public, please help spread the word! **$20 per person OR $35 per couple** Deck Installation/Repair filled day at the pool! Sponsored by Highland Creek Activities and our wonderful sponsors: Consuelo Souders, Keller Williams Realty; Brian AGES 21 AND UP - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED **TICKETS WILL NOT Souders, Supreme Lending; O’Connor Insurance Associates; Sport Clips; BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! Registration will open August 9th at highlandcreek. Bryan Ramold Fireplace and Granite, Stacy Leslie Dentistry; Champion Windows; AT&T; com. Payments Accepted: credit card through PayPal or exact change/ AYSO; Sticky Fingers; ChiroPure; 26 Acres, Prosperity Chiropractic and check to Sports Club upon registration. Cell: 704.756.4963 more! For Highland Creek Residents Only, no guests on this day. Must [email protected] have HC ID to access pool entrance. Pool will open at 10:00am, please DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 10th OR UNTIL SPACES ARE FULL. NO saving seats. REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO GUESTS OF HIGHLAND CREEK RESIDENTS Highland Creek References Available AFTER AUGUST 31st. Licensed, Insured & Bonded
5 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 6 Kids! Tri The Creek FITNESS CLASSES GUIDELINES FOR CLUBHOUSE RENTALS Open to Children Ages 6-12 September 16th 1:00 pm Christenbury Park SPORTS Young athletes will be able to enjoy friendly competition while supporting a great cause. Part of each registration fee and a toy drive at the event will be donated to Bright Chair Yoga Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club every Monday from 12noon-1:00pm and Thursday Blessings, a charity supporting homeless from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This is “Not your Grandma’s children. If you are interested in sponsoring Chair Yoga”. It is an active chair Yoga class and great the race, please contact for everyone! Great if you want a less intense class [email protected]. than a mat class, but still a good stretch. Great for [[Clubhouse reservations are handled by staff at the Sports Club. Please call the Sports prenatal/postpartum Moms, people recovering from Club at 704-766-0045. Register today to particpate in the race Awards will be given to both the male and surgery and people with auto-immune/inflammatory [[Association dues must be current in order to reserve the facility. or to volunteer by visiting female first, second, and third place finishers issues. Cost is $5 per class. [[The clubhouses cannot be used for any business, religious, or commercial purpose. highlandcreek.com. for each age group. All participants will [[Prosperity Park - rental fee is $100 with a damage/non-compliance deposit of $350. receive a finisher’s award. Adult Yoga Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club A check for $50 must be submitted with the contract to hold your reservation. Click on the Events/Camps tab. The balance of $400 must be paid by certified check or money order no later than 30 every Monday evening from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Cost is days before the event. Make check payable to HCCA. $10 per class. Students are encouraged to bring their [[Sports Club - rental fee is $200 with a damage/non-compliance deposit of $350. A own mat and bottle of water. For more information on check for $50 must be submitted with the contract to hold your reservation. The either Yoga class, go to www.DivineShantiYoga.com. balance of $500 must be paid by certified check or money order no later than 30 days before the event. Make check payable to HCCA. [ Zumba Classes - Classes are held at the Sports Club [$50 is non-refundable if your party is cancelled. [[NO cash payments will be accepted. every Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of the Highland Creek Family Football Day [[Rental contracts/fee/deposit must be dropped off at the Sports Club. month) at 6:00pm and Saturday at 9:00am. Cost is $5 [[Reservations may be booked up to six months in advance on a “first come, first per class. Contact Chenoa Bevenour (chenoa1973@ served” basis. yahoo.com) for more information. [[Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the event. [[If consumption of alcohol will be permitted, proof of $1,000,000 personal liability limit insurance or umbrella policy must be received no later than 14 Tai Chi Classes - NEW time; NEW instructor! Tai Chi days before event. classes will run from 10:00-11:00am at the Sports [[If the event is being held for a person between the ages of 15-21, you must provide vs. Club. Karen Koutsky will be our new instructor. It’s a proof that an off-duty police officer has been hired to be present during the duration great time for first-timers to join! Cost is just $10 per of the party. class ($8 for Seniors). For more information, contact [[One adult must accompany every 5 persons under 21 years of age. Karen at 704-929-1015 or [email protected]. [[Time slots available for rentals are 11-5pm and 6-midnight. The six hour rental includes your set-up and clean-up. [[The Sports Club has 10 six foot long tables, 4 card tables and approximately 70 chairs All classes are for Highland Creek residents only. for your use. It also has a full kitchen, sound system, TV and CD/DVD player. Residents are allowed to bring one guest to a class. [[Prosperity Park has 6 square tables with 4 chairs each, 1 long table with 6 chairs Come support the Charlotte 49ers as they take on Western Kentucky University at Your Highland Creek ID is required to participate in and approximately 20 extra chairs. It also has a kitchen with microwave & Jerry Richardson Stadium! the class. refrigerator. [[Capacity of the Sports Club is approx. 80 people and Prosperity Park Clubhouse is October 13th approx. 50. [[If renting Prosperity Park clubhouse for a pool party, wet bathing suits are not Time to be announced. Tickets are just $10 each! allowed in the clubhouse. Guests must be completely dried off. To purchase tickets, visit highlandcreek.com, click on EVENTS. [[Helium balloons, bounce houses, game trucks and grills are not allowed. [[If you are found in violation of the contract, deposit monies will NOT be returned. [[Please bring your Highland Creek ID card with you to the Sports Club when picking up a rental contract.
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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. The Highland Creek 2. Come to the Sports Club accompanied by a parent or guardian with News proper ID. Both parties must review and sign the Authorization/ Contract in front of a Sports Club employee. Published 6 times annually. Next issue is October. Articles, baby photos and advertisements wanted. The Perri/Hanson Team Lists and Sells 3. The Sports Director will schedule a session for instruction on the Highland Creek!!! fitness room equipment. DEADLINE: August 31st For information, call the Sports Club at 4. Present a valid ID Card at the Sports Club desk. No teens will be 704-766-0045 Mon.—Fri. 10:00am - 3:00pm admitted to the Fitness Center on his/her own without showing the or email us at [email protected]. valid Fitness Center ID, NO EXCEPTIONS! If they lose the ID they will SOLD SOLD SOLD
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19 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 20 May Adult BINGO Adult Bingo took place in May. We had a decent sized crowd and lots of College Essay Writing Workshop prizes were given out. Congratulations to the “Cover All” winners! Amanda A group of Highland Creek rising seniors learned how to turn everyday experiences Thesing and Steve Stock decided to split the $250 grand prize. Cover All is into compelling stories to help them catch the attention of admissions counselors. sponsored by Consuelo Souders with Keller Williams Realty and Brian Souders Thank you Highland Creek resident and College expert Ryan Clark for another great with Supreme Lending. class!
Concert in the Park We were lucky there was ice cream at the Concert in the Park because it was a hot one! More than 200 residents came out to enjoy the live music and free Summer Camps food at our first Concert in the Park of the year. The Brittney Lee and Chad Band kept the residents entertained while hot dogs were served thanks to Camps were in full swing at the Prosperity Park Clubhouse. Consuelo Souders with Keller Williams Realty. Sticky Fingers provided the ice cream, Google Fiber provided chips and Dentistry for Kids provided water. Residents enjoyed free Highland Creek koozies and frisbees. Juliette Harris was the winner of the bubble gum guessing jar and Kelly Koller won a $50 visa gift card. Both prizes were provided by Consuelo Souders with Keller Williams Realty. View the event video on the Highland Creek Facebook Page shot by Byron Sanders!
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June Movie in the Park Unfortunately, we had to make a last minute cancelation to the June Movie in the Park due to rain. We were able to give out some popcorn and glow necklaces before the rain started coming down. King of Pops also came out to sell their delicious popsicles. The next Movie in the Park will be August 11th and the movie will be Finding Dory.
Tween/Teen Luau Aloha! Highland Creek Tweens got their Hula on at the Tween Luau. Despite the night being cut short due to lightning, we were still able to get some games in. Congratulations to the winners: Kacie Moore and Lukas Boucher each won the Cannonball Contest. Mekenna Riley and Lukas Boucher both won the Belly Flop Contest. The following team won the tug of war: Ben Childers, Casey Crawford, Lukas Boucher, Michael Gilbert and Aidan Lynch. Thank you to Elle Riley Photography for capturing the night’s fun AND to Kona Ice for providing the Icees. A big thank you to our parent volunteer, Lisa Reed! #HCTWEENLUAU Bricks 4 Kidz Mining & Crafting Camp
21 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 22 Kids Scavenger Hunt Where You Live As Retiree Can Affect Financial FINANCE Some Creek Kids were on the Hunt at our annual Strategies submitted by Daniel Haller Kids Scavenger Hunt! 8 teams competed in two ... Upon retiring, many people relocate to enjoy Regarding how you invest today, you should evaluate whether legs of a challenging Scavenger Hunt. The two winning teams were Team Rainbow and Team a more favorable climate, or to be closer to your current investment strategy is likely to produce the Incredibles. 2nd place teams were Team Mermaids grown children, or to live in an area they’ve resources needed to support you adequately in the retirement and Team Big Fluffy Unicorns. 3rd place winners visited and enjoyed. If you, too, are thinking of location you’ve chosen. So, for example, if you think you’re were Team Wreckers and Team Girl Power. Finally, moving someday, you’ll want to study possible going to live in a fairly expensive place, you may need to reduce our 4th place winners were Team Avengers and locations, but you also need to be aware that your expenses, delay retirement or work part time. Team Fabulous Finders. Everyone went home with where you eventually decide to live can greatly affect a gift card prize. your savings and investment strategies – both now and during Your choice of a retirement destination also may affect how Tween Scavenger Hunt your retirement. much money you withdraw each year from your 401(k) and Highland Creek Tweens were up early one morning IRA. When choosing an appropriate withdrawal rate, you’ll to compete in a challenging Scavenger Hunt. The Here are some relocation costs to consider: need to consider other variables – your age, the amount of first leg was a hunt to find various items. The money in your retirement accounts, other available assets, second leg was a challenge that used both mental Housing – Not surprisingly, the larger the city, the more etc. – but your cost of living will be a key factor. A financial and physical skills to complete. The three teams expensive the housing is likely to be. Also, locations near professional can help you determine the withdrawal rate did extremely well, and all of the kids went home • with a gift card prize. The first-place winners were an ocean or the mountains tend to be more costly. But that’s right for you. team “Random Girls”. The second-place winners the type of housing you select – house, apartment or were team “Untitled”. The third-place team was condominium – can also affect your financial picture When you retire, it can be a great feeling to live where you “Bandana Boys”. in terms of initial expense, maintenance and possible want, but you’ll enjoy it more if you’re fully aware of the costs 4th of July tax benefits. Plus, you can now find newer types of involved – and the financial steps you’ll need to take. More than 200 Highland Creek Residents came out to show their American Spirit at our Annual 4th arrangements, such as senior cooperative housing, in This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward of July Parade. Residents walked along with the Station 31 Fire truck. After the parade was over the which you own a share of the community and have a Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial Fire truck raised its ladder and a fireman climbed to the top and waved an American flag. A special voice in how it’s run. advisors cannot provide tax advice. thank you to Lindsey Riley with Keller Williams Realty who sponsored the water and gave away a Tommy Bahama Rolling Cooler to one lucky resident. David Lewis was the winner of the cooler. Also, Healthcare – If you are 65 or older when you retire, you’ll a special thank you to Lisa Crates Photography for taking pictures of the days events. have Medicare to cover some of your health care costs, • though you’ll still likely need to purchase some type of supplemental coverage. However, out-of-pocket health care expenses may vary in different parts of the country, so this is something else you’ll want to check out before relocating. Of course, the availability of good medical facilities may be just as important to you as healthcare costs.
Taxes – You may hear about people moving to a different state to lower their tax burden during retirement. A few • states don’t have personal state income taxes, and many others offer favorable tax breaks on retirement income, so, if taxes are a major concern, you’ll want to research the tax situation of prospective retirement locations. You may also want to consult with your tax advisor.
These aren’t all the areas you will need to consider when estimating your total cost of living in a retirement destination, but they should give you a good idea of what you can expect. And your choice of where to live as a retiree can affect your financial strategy in at least two ways: how you invest today and how much you can withdraw from your retirement accounts when you’re retired.
23 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 24 Sit And Stitch Book Club Love to read? Join us! The Meets every Tuesday Highland Creek Book Club Get the Best 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Falcon Ridge includes members from all HC Clubhouse. neighborhoods and meets at for Your Money CLUBS Contact Amy at (704) 572-5599 or 7:00 p.m. the second Thursday Service. Value. Trust. [email protected] for more information. of each month at the Prosperity Park We deliver that—and then some. Savings up to 30%* when Clubhouse. This is a multi-generational, mixed gender you place your home, auto and life coverage with us. Benefits The Golden Girls Now 50 Plus group who enjoys reading and discussing books of all like first accident forgiveness and the expert advice of a trusted agent. genres. We take an occasional field trip to hear noted Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for an evening of authors speak or to attend a movie. Please come and Call us today. good friendship, community and a few laughs. join us for stimulating book discussions! We are taking the summer off. Meetings will resume in September, 7:00pm at Falcon Ridge Clubhouse. O'Connor Insurance Associcates New members are welcome! For the complete 2018 list 1973 JN Pease Pl Ste 203 For information, call Phyllis Smith at 704-948-9548. of selections, or for more information, contact Barbara Charlotte, NC 28262-4559 www.oianc.com West at 704-274-9527 or email raisin2848@yahoo. 704-510-8884 com.
S944b Not all companies are licensed or operate in all states. Not all products are offered in all states. Go to erieinsurance. com for company licensure and territory information. *Savings Up The Creek Boating Club vary by state and policyholder.
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]. www.beachpcpa.com
Patrick A. Beach, CPA, PC has been providing quality, affordable, personalized financial guidance to individuals Prosperity Village and businesses. Business Patrick A. Beach, CPA, PC is a full-service accounting firm Association dedicated to providing professional, personalized services and guidance to individuals and businesses.
If you are interested in Areas of Practice: joining a structured business Tax Preparation networking group to grow your Tax Planning Monthly Write-Up business through referrals and Payroll Services working with other Highland Financial Counselling Services Creek businesses, please call Patrick A. Beach, CPA, PC Mark Scarrow at 2315 W. Arbors Drive, Suite 210 704-719-4096 Charlotte, NC 28262
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25 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 26 Heated Original Most Closed Living List Recent Sale %SP/ Sold * Address Village BR’s BA’s Area Price List Price Price LP Date DOM $/Sq Ft**
6022 Beech Cove Lane Springhurst 3 2/1 1813 243,000 243,000 244,500 101 5/15/18 1 134.86 5214 Bentgrass Run Dr Whistlers Chase 4 2/1 1909 254,200 254,200 244,000 96 5/3/18 11 127.82 13616 Osprey Knoll Dr Falcon Ridge 3 3/0 1765 239,900 239,900 243,600 102 5/16/18 2 138.02 5415 Bentgrass Run Dr Whistlers Chase 3 2/0 1578 235,000 235,000 240,000 102 5/30/18 1 152.09 6307 Harburn Forest Dr Harburn Forest 3 2/0 1620 229,900 229,900 240,000 104 5/31/18 2 148.15 9334 Kestral Ridge Drive Falcon Ridge 3 3/0 2279 265,000 235,000 235,000 100 6/1/18 45 103.12 ES 9146 Kestral Ridge Drive Falcon Ridge 3 2/0 1649 239,000 239,000 232,000 97 5/24/18 22 140.69 Heated Original Most Closed 6424 Tunston Lane Harburn Forest 4 2/1 1862 229,500 229,500 229,000 100 6/29/18 4 122.99 Living List Recent Sale %SP/ Sold 9819 Waltham Court Dominion Trace 3 2/1 1764 225,000 225,000 225,000 100 6/7/18 2 127.55 * Address Village BR’s BA’s Area Price List Price Price LP Date DOM $/Sq Ft** 1325 Crestfield Drive Haddington 3 2/1 1545 225,000 225,000 221,000 98 6/18/18 14 143.04 6112 Pale Moss Lane Crosspointe 3 2/1 1785 220,000 220,000 215,000 98 6/26/18 26 120.45 9930 Legolas Lane Dominion Point 6 5/0 5238 515,000 515,000 501,000 97 5/31/18 24 95.65
REAL ESTATE REAL 6422 Harburn Forest Dr Harburn Forest 3 2/0 1520 210,000 210,000 205,000 98 5/25/18 2 134.87 10314 Kirkmont Drive Dominion Briarcrest 5 4/0 4039 435,000 425,000 416,000 98 6/13/18 28 103.00 6610 Harburn Forest Dr Harburn Forest 4 2/1 1855 230,000 230,000 200,000 87 6/22/18 8 107.82 6009 Glen Manor Drive Glen Royal 4 3/1 3178 435,000 435,000 415,000 95 6/18/18 13 130.59 9337 Meadowmont View Meadowmont 2 2/1 1510 182,500 182,500 188,000 103 5/25/18 2 124.50 10214 Legolas Lane Dominion Point 5 3/1 3622 390,000 390,000 392,000 101 6/21/18 2 108.23 8738 Highland Glen Dr The Glen 3 2/0 1395 189,900 189,900 185,000 97 5/16/18 2 132.62 4512 Fairvista Drive Faircroft 5 3/0 3180 415,000 389,000 387,000 99 6/20/18 56 121.70 9441 Meadowmont View Meadowmont 2 2/1 1373 175,000 175,000 180,000 103 5/16/18 6 131.10 2433 Orofino Court Dominion Ridge 5 3/0 3757 389,000 389,000 379,000 97 5/7/18 12 100.88 8332 Highland Glen Dr The Glen 2 2/0 1302 179,900 179,900 179,900 100 6/14/18 19 138.17 8442 Kilmartin Lane McChesney 4 3/1 4443 369,900 369,900 372,500 101 6/29/18 6 83.84 9028 Meadowmont View Meadowmont 2 2/1 1364 180,000 180,000 178,000 99 5/10/18 3 130.50 4005 Kalispell Lane Dominion Ridge 5 3/0 3575 375,000 375,000 370,000 99 6/15/18 3 103.50 7149 Founders Club Ct Signature Ridge 3 2/1 1563 177,000 177,000 177,000 100 6/6/18 11 113.24 5119 Fairvista Drive Crownvista Estates 5 2/1 3337 380,000 370,000 365,000 99 5/30/18 31 109.38 5919 Meadowmont Dr Meadowmont 3 2/1 1260 185,000 185,000 176,000 95 5/11/18 2 139.68 9718 Aragorn Lane Dominion Grove 5 3/0 3144 365,000 360,000 355,000 99 6/25/18 47 112.91 Average: 2423 $288,212 $285,192 $282,025 99 15 $119.88 8418 Kilmartin Lane McChesney 4 2/1 2614 360,000 355,000 355,000 100 6/4/18 14 135.81 4500 Fairvista Drive Fairvista 5 2/1 3355 375,000 363,000 350,000 96 6/11/18 62 104.32 * SPECIAL CONDITIONS: FC - Foreclosure, SS - Short Sale, RL - Relocation, NC - New Construction, ES - Estate, BK - Bankruptcy 9625 Brandybuck Drive Dominion Grove 5 2/1 3134 350,000 350,000 348,000 99 6/28/18 24 111.04 ** Rounded to the nearest whole percentage 1431 Bedlington Drive Dominion Montrose 5 4/0 3490 360,000 350,000 345,000 99 6/14/18 38 98.85 ***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 5270 Cambridge Bay Dr. Lagrande 4 3/1 3637 360,000 350,000 344,000 98 5/17/18 32 94.58 floors. It does not include: unheated areas of the property (i.e., garage, unfinished basements or additional floors). 1109 Anduin Falls Drive Dominion Grove 5 3/0 3117 340,000 340,000 335,000 99 5/18/18 1 107.48 10209 Montrose Drive Dominion Montrose 5 3/0 2694 320,000 320,000 320,000 100 5/22/18 10 118.78 5627 Fairvista Drive Crownvista 4 2/1 2921 319,900 319,900 319,900 100 5/10/18 3 109.52 1860 Briarcrest Drive Dominion Briarcrest 4 3/0 2572 325,000 325,000 319,000 98 6/15/18 17 124.03 8130 Brookings Drive Fairmeadows 4 2/1 2730 320,000 320,000 317,250 99 5/9/18 2 116.21 6427 Morningsong Lane Crownvista 4 2/1 2676 312,000 312,000 312,000 100 6/26/18 2 116.59 7400 Tarland Lane Wingrove East 4 2/1 2697 315,000 315,000 310,000 98 5/16/18 9 114.94 8211 Abbottsgate Lane Lynnewood 4 3/0 2751 309,999 309,999 303,900 98 6/15/18 18 110.47 5829 Mantario Drive Masters Hill 3 2/1 2781 312,000 312,000 303,000 97 5/2/18 8 108.95 9144 Viscount Lane Lagrande 4 2/1 2548 309,900 299,900 299,900 100 6/11/18 70 117.70 8400 Kilmartin Lane McChesney 5 2/1 2808 325,000 299,900 299,900 100 5/14/18 34 106.80 10509 Dominion Village Dominion Green 4 2/1 2820 295,000 295,000 290,000 98 6/6/18 25 102.84 RL 7915 Moss Glen Court Dominion Bluff 4 3/0 2825 319,815 319,815 288,500 90 5/15/18 7 102.12 9121 Kestral Ridge Drive Falcon Ridge 4 3/0 2337 286,000 286,000 287,000 100 6/28/18 7 122.81 7726 Taymouth Lane Bells Mill 4 2/1 2294 285,000 285,000 285,000 100 6/15/18 1 124.24 8729 Heron Glen Drive Falcon Ridge 3 3/0 2224 285,000 285,000 285,000 100 5/3/18 1 128.15 7606 Annbick Lane Bells Mill 4 2/1 2355 289,900 289,900 284,000 98 5/17/18 5 120.59 5600 Swanston Drive Ridgefield 4 2/1 2489 280,000 280,000 280,000 100 5/1/18 12 112.49 5661 Cambridge Bay Dr Cambridge Run 4 3/0 1929 274,900 274,900 278,000 101 5/30/18 6 144.12 6107 Downfield Wood Downfield Wood 4 2/1 2447 274,900 274,900 275,000 100 6/29/18 2 112.38 8618 Cedardale Ridge Ct Hidden Meadow 4 2/1 2264 275,000 274,500 274,000 100 5/30/18 13 121.02 6204 Downfield Wood Dr Downfield Wood 4 2/1 2287 273,500 269,000 272,000 101 5/22/18 23 118.93 6300 Baberton Court Bells Mill 4 2/1 2348 275,000 275,000 271,000 99 6/27/18 3 115.42 5940 Leawood Run Ct Hidden Meadow 4 2/1 2305 265,000 265,000 270,000 102 5/7/18 17 117.14 8104 Pelorus Lane Cambellton 3 2/1 2080 269,900 269,900 269,000 100 5/30/18 1 129.33 ES 8632 Heron Glen Drive Falcon Ridge 3 3/0 2394 285,000 274,900 268,500 98 6/22/18 32 112.16 1906 Wilburn Park Lane Dominion Trace 4 2/1 2380 265,000 265,000 265,000 100 5/7/18 5 111.34 6600 Bells Mill Drive Bells Mill 3 2/1 2153 275,000 266,900 264,500 99 5/18/18 39 122.85 2831 Summer Valley Ct Dominion Village 2 2/0 1930 263,500 263,500 263,500 100 5/29/18 1 136.53 6220 Harburn Forest Dr Harburn Forest 3 2/1 1858 259,900 259,900 260,000 100 5/25/18 5 139.94 10064 Paisley Drive Dominion Trace 4 3/1 2608 275,000 265,000 258,000 97 6/8/18 34 98.93 8518 Heron Glen Drive Falcon Ridge 3 3/0 1799 249,000 249,000 253,000 102 6/15/18 1 140.63 6514 Bells Mill Drive Bells Mills 4 2/1 2070 249,900 249,900 253,000 101 5/17/18 1 122.22 9115 Kestral Ridge Drive Falcon Ridge 2 2/0 1724 255,000 255,000 253,000 99 5/8/18 2 146.75 4219 Beauvista Drive Springhurst 3 2/1 2073 258,000 255,900 253,000 99 5/10/18 35 122.05 5215 Bentgrass Run Dr Whistlers Chase 3 2/1 2054 250,000 250,000 250,000 100 6/28/18 2 121.71 10614 Haddington Drive Haddington 4 2/1 2152 257,000 252,000 250,000 99 6/15/18 16 116.17 5904 Chinquapin Court Downfield Wood 4 2/1 2011 265,000 259,000 250,000 97 6/1/18 40 124.32 6624 Hawksnest Drive Ravencrest North 3 2/1 2314 274,000 249,900 247,500 99 6/12/18 39 106.96 27 Highland Creek News...... 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31 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 32 Highland Creek Events PLACESTO GO...THINGS TO DO Movie in the Park - August 11th & September 7th End of Summer Pool Party - August 25th Adult BINGO - September 14th CaCallll uuss ttododay!ay! 7 70044-7-76666-11-113300 Concert in the Park - September 15th Casino Night - September 22nd
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33 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 34 POOL PARTY GUIDELINES ❶❶ Pool parties areNOT allowed at the Sports Club pool. ❷❷ You must be a Highland Creek resident to make a pool party reservation. All dues must be current. ❸❸ A maximum of 25 people may attend pool parties scheduled between 11:00am and 8:00pm while the pool is open to all residents of the community. A maximum of 50 people may attend pool parties after 8:00pm. ❹❹ For the safety of everyone at the pools, all pool party hosts are required to hire an additional lifeguard POOLS to be on duty during their party. After-hours pool parties require that hosts hireTWO lifeguards. The lifeguard fee is $18.00 per hour, per lifeguard. Lifeguards will be hired from Trident Pool Group through the Sports Club. ❺❺ All pool parties are by reservation only. To reserve a pool, please contact Casey Barry via email at [email protected] and leave a contact phone number. ❻❻ No reservation is accepted without a completed pool party reservation, lifeguard request and a check/money order for the lifeguard fee. Checks are to be made out to Trident Pool Group. ❼❼ The schedule and fee requirements for pool parties is as follows: IN-TOWN POOL GUESTS
Monday – Friday Saturday-Sunday 11:00 – 2:00pm ($54.00) 11:00 – 2:00pm ($54.00) $5.00 per person at the gate 2:00 – 5:00pm ($54.00) 5:00 – 8:00pm ($54.00) 5:00 – 8:00pm ($54.00) 8:00 – 11:00pm (after hours) ($108.00) Check and Cash ONLY 8:00 – 11:00pm (after hours) ($108.00) Pool Parties are limited to one party, per time slot, per pool. (limit 3 guests per ID card)
❽❽ No pool parties may be scheduled on the season opening weekend or closing weekend. Parties will only be scheduled during the time the pools are infull operation (after Memorial Day and before Labor Day). Parties are not permitted during swim team related times or when there is a Highland Creek sanctioned event at the pool. Parties are not permittedLabor Day Weekend, September 1st-3rd. ❾❾ Pool party reservations for Clarke Creek pool and Christenbury pool will include two reserved picnic tables under the pavilion. The OUT-OF-TOWN GUEST PASS gazebo is included at Prosperity Park. ❿❿ CLUBHOUSE RENTALS: If you are renting the Prosperity Park Clubhouse in addition to the pool party, anyone using the pool MUST completely dry off before entering the clubhouse facility. To rent the Prosperity Park Clubhouse you must go through the Sports Club $5.00 per person, maximum 8 guests, to check availability. ⓫⓫ All Highland Creek residents must show a current Highland Creek ID card or they will be charged a non-resident fee. Anyone not having a pool party reservation may be refused entry due to inadequate lifeguard coverage. for up to 2 weeks ⓬⓬ Guest fees are $5.00 per guest. ⓭⓭ NO ALCOHOL is permitted in the pool area. Check/Cash/Credit Cards accepted (at the Sports Club Office) ⓮⓮ Hosts are responsible for all set up and cleanup of the party and the conduct of the invited guests. The resident who reserved the pool must be present during the entire party.
NANNY PASSES OUT OF TOWN GUEST PASSES Every non-resident Nanny or Babysitter employed by a Highland Creek Out-of-town guest pool passes can be purchased at the NANNY PASS resident is required to have a “Nanny Pass” in order to access the pools Sports Club office. The cost per guest pass is $5.00/ in Highland Creek. person (check, cash or credit card accepted) and is good for up to 8 guests for a two week period of time. $50.00 for the summer ¾¾ The Homeowner must accompany the Nanny to the Sports Club to You must have a valid Highland Creek ID badge to have a pass issued. purchase the pass. Check/Cash/Credit Cards accepted (at the Sports Club Office) ¾¾ The Homeowner must present his/her Highland Creek ID card to verify that dues are current. The Nanny must also present a form Guests from Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County are of identification. considered in-town guests and will be charged $5 per ¾¾ There is a $50.00 Administrative fee for the ID. If the ID is lost or person, per day (check or cash only). This fee is paid damaged there will be a $50.00 charge to replace it. directly to the lifeguards at the pools. There is a 3 ¾¾ The card entitlesONLY the Nanny to enter the pools. guest maximum per Highland Creek ID. ¾¾ The holder of the Nanny Pass must be accompanied to the pool by NO REFUNDS. a family member with a valid Highland Creek ID card. They cannot The Sports Club office will be closed September 3rd enter by themselves. for Labor Day, please purchase your out-of-town guest LOST OR STOLEN PASSES WILL NOT BE REPLACED. ¾¾ The Nanny pass is good for the entire summer. passes by September 2nd.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 All Pools All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 12-7pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 All Pools CC, CP, PP 10-9pm All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 12-7pm SC 10-8pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm
27 28 Memorial Day 29 30 31 29 30 31 All Pools CP 11-9pm PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm
CC=Clarke Creek Pool CP=Christenbury Pool PP=Prosperity Park Pool SC=Sports Club Pool CC=Clarke Creek Pool CP=Christenbury Pool PP=Prosperity Park Pool SC=Sports Club Pool MANAGER’SCORNER e hope you and your families are Voting Member Ballots approval of annexation of property by June Pool Schedule August Pool Schedule Wenjoying all the “summer fun” The Annual Meeting of the Association is the Association, and other business Highland Creek has to offer… four pools, scheduled for September 18, 2018. Each matters as specified in the recorded Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday six tennis courts, eight parks, walking unit owner will soon be receiving a ballot documents of the community. 1 2 1 2 3 4 trails, play grounds, shuffle board, bocce to elect a Voting Member to represent PP, SC CC, CP, PP 10-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm ball, etc. Additionally, one of the tennis their village or sub-association for 2018- Mailboxes 12-7pm SC 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm courts at Clarke Creek Park has been 2019. This resident will also represent Unfortunately, old age is inevitable SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm painted with pickle ball lines for those your neighborhood at the bi-monthly and has taken a toll on some of the 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 who enjoy this sport. Below, we have Advisory Committee Meetings. The mailboxes in Highland Creek; mailboxes All Pools PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 included a few items of interest and resident with the second highest number that are freshly painted and in good All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 10-8pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm SC 10-8pm information for you. of votes will serve as your Alternate repair help to beautify the streetscape 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm Voting Member and serve in the absence throughout the community. If your SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm Nominees for Board of of the Voting Member. Please return mailbox is faded, rusted, leaning or 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Directors your ballot. If your Village ballot does missing parts, please take the time to All Pools CP 11-4pm* CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-4pm* CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm The Highland Creek Board of Directors not have the name of a nominee on it, make the necessary repairs. The entire SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm consists of nine members that work closely pull together some neighbors and ask community will benefit from this and SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm with Hawthorne Management Company an interested resident to serve in this your neighbors will greatly appreciate 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 to oversee and manage all aspects of the capacity. You may write in a nominee (with it too! Should you need help with All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Highland Creek Community Association. his/her permission) on the ballot. The the repair of your mailbox post or 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm All Pools CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm In September, three positions on the Board following Villages were not represented need to purchase a new one, Watson SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm PP 10-5pm* SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm will be open for election by the Voting at the Advisory Committee Meetings Welding can assist with this and may SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm Members representing each Village. If this past year: Dominion Ridge, Hidden be contacted at 704-821-7140. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 you have a desire to serve on the Board Meadow, Laurel Run, and Wingrove. It All Pools CP 11-4pm* CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CP 11-9pm CC, CP, PP 10-9pm All Pools PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC PP, SC of Directors and volunteer your time and is important that each village and sub Help Keep Your Streets 10-8pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm CC, PP 10-9pm SC 10-8pm 10-8pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm 12-7pm expertise, please contact Leah Singleton association elect an Owner to serve in Well Lit SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm SC 10-8pm at Hawthorne Management at 704-377- this capacity. The representative often The streetlights located in the 0114. Your name and contact information sends out a newsletter to the residents community are operated and Home Swim Meets: June 11th Speedy Meets: June 2nd, June 9th, June 30th will be forwarded to the Nominating of his/her neighborhood following the maintained by Duke Energy through June 14th (CP closes at 4pm) CC=Clarke Creek Pool CP=Christenbury Pool PP=Prosperity Park Pool SC=Sports Club Pool Committee. A member of the committee Advisory Committee meetings with an agreement with the city. The lights June 25th (CP closes at 4pm) Teen Luau June 20th ~ PP pool closes at 5pm will call each nominee to discuss the role items of community interest, current and power supplied to them are part of a director and answer any questions initiatives before the Board of Directors, of the municipal services each owner the nominee may have regarding this city/county issues affecting Highland pays for in property taxes. If you notice September Pool Schedule position. Please be prepared to submit Creek, upcoming association sponsored a light not working or damaged, please Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday a brief personal biography and willing to activities, etc. Representatives also report the street address located commit a minimum of eight hours per benefit a village by bringing specific closest to the pole to Duke Energy at 1 month to your role as a Director of the concerns before the Board of Directors 1-800-POWERON (800-769-3766) or CC, CP, PP 10-9pm Association. at Advisory Committee meetings. In on their website, www.duke-energy. 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Tree and Shrub street or neighboring houses. Maintenance Residents may 1) relocate the For the safety and enjoyment of pedestrians, storage of the garbage can such please remember to trim back or limb up that it is not visible (garage is shrubs and trees that have grown into or preferred), 2) screen it with hang over the sidewalk or street. mature plant material, or 3) screen it by constructing an Tall Grass and Other Yard approved lattice enclosure (call Maintenance HMC for specifications and Beautiful yards make beautiful communities. drawing of this enclosure). Please note that Highland Creek defines lawn care standards as follows: A Few Recent Improvements • Grass mowed on a regular schedule to • New mulch has been Locally Owned & operated. maintain a maximum height of 5”. installed at all parks in the • Pull or kill the weeds throughout the community. Sa�sfac�on Guaranteed. lawn, shrub beds and any trees in the • Parking lots at all four pools yard. have been re-paved and re- Complete computerized modern • Trim/edge the grass off the sidewalk striped. fabrica�on shop. and driveway. • Flooring in the Sports Club • Mow to eliminate grass seed head foyer has been replaced Our slabs are onsite ready growth (sprouting). and kitchen cabinets have • Mow grass between sidewalk and been painted. for your selec�on. street. • All brick monuments at • Fertilize, aerate and reseed with fescue Village entrances have been seed on an annual basis. cleaned. • Trim/prune shrubs and trees to prevent • Software for the gate access overgrowth. system has been upgraded. • Entrance signs on the Thank you to those who persistently work Cabarrus County side are to maintain their yard and uphold these being refurbished. standards for Highland Creek. For those • Installation of summer whose yards are in need of maintenance, pineneedles has been please talk with a landscape maintenance done. www.fireplacecarolina.com company or professional at a garden center for guidance. It is important for you to take Remember: Carry your photo Complete Granite Kitchen Star�ng at diligent steps in early fall to restore the ID cards when using any of the health and attractiveness of your lawn. amenities in the community. Yards with grass taller than 12 inches in The staff of Hawthorne $1599 Mecklenburg County and taller than 8 Management Company inches in Cabarrus County are in violation of appreciates the opportunity Bo�om line pricing City Code Ordinances and can be reported to serve as your management Includes everything you need anonymously as follows: company for the Association. Please do not hesitate to call Custom cut & installed 3cm Granite Cabarrus County – Contact the Code our office at 704-377-0114 if you have an Association related question, comment or concern. New 18g stainless steel undermount sink Enforcement Officer, 704-920-5150 We wish you a safe and fun filled summer. Your choice of edge (select from 3) Mecklenburg County – Contact the City of All cu�ng, polishing & faucet holes Charlotte by calling 311 or going to the link Removal & disposal of exis�ng counter tops www.servicerequest.charmeck.org. Follow Highland Creek on: Disconnec�on of plumbing and appliances Hide Your Trash Cans highland creek community association ~ events & activities Many new residents have moved into the Another Great review from one of our many satisfied customers. community over the spring and summer Check out all of our reviews online at, Angie’s list..com and are not aware of the proper storage @HCCANews location of garbage cans. The Highland Creek governing documents state that all garbage cans should be stored or screened HighlandCreekNews such that they are not visible from the 39 Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 highlandcreek.com highlandcreek.com Highland Creek News...... August/September 2018 40