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Arbor Creek News
The Official Newsletter for the Residents of Arbor Creek
April/May 2010
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Directors' Notes

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Recipe of the Month 

Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese 

Ingredients:
1½ c macaroni
½ stick margarine
2 T flour
1½ c milk
8 oz Velveeta cheese
8 oz sliced Colby Longhorn cheese
cubed bread crumbs
 
Instructions:
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. 
  2. In large microwaveable container, melt margarine. 
  3. Stir in flour.  Add ¾ c milk and microwave for 2-3 minutes.  Add remaining milk and microwave again for 2-3 minutes, continuing until it starts to get thick. 
  4. Add Velveeta cheese and microwave until melted, stirring occasionally.*
  5. In greased casserole dish, add above ingredients in layers: macaroni, then cheese sauce, salt/pepper and Colby Cheese.
  6. Repeat.
  7. Place bread crumbs on top.
  8. Cook uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.
 *You can also toast the bread first before cubing, and then place again in microwave for five minutes or until Colby cheese bubbles.
 
*Sauce can also be made on the stovetop. Melt the margarine, then stir in flour. Add all milk and stir occasionally until it starts to thicken. Add Velveeta cheese and stir occasionally until it is melted.
Neighborhood Reminders

As warm weather greets us, we have many more walkers on our sidewalks. With that, the HOA board is asking that everyone remember to pick up after yourself and your pets. There are doggie depot stations throughout the neighborhood for your convenience. Aslo please remember to pick up those soda cans, juice boxes, cigarette butts and other debris lying around. Also, PLEASE be sure to pick up the Free Newspapers that are delievered each week. These papers being left behind are not only an eyesore, but could also be considered littering, so please do your part to help keep our neighborhood beautiful!
Directors' Notes
 
We can officially say goodbye to winter and hello summer! 
On April 8th Arbor Creek had our annual meeting at the Holly Springs Cultural Center for the second year - what a great facility! We had a good number of residents in attendance which is great!
We had two open seats on the Master Board this year. Stacey O'Brien and Yolanda Lundberg's terms were both up. Stacey decided not to re-run and I, on behalf of the Board and the community, want to officially thank her for all her work, time and energy that she's put into the Board and our community in the past three years. Behind the scenes Stacey has helped plan and organize many of our community events, and also was a big proponent for the switch from chlorine to salt water in our new pool. Stacey also organized and ran our Community Watch meetings with the Holly Springs Police. Yolanda wished to re-run for another term and along with Roger Cameron was elected. The titles for the new Master Board are as follows:
 
Yolanda Lundberg - President
Jen McKeon - Vice President
Michele Blevins - Treasurer
Roger Cameron - Secretary
Tracy Cook - Member at Large
 
The pool construction has been completed, we've passed inspection and we are ready to open May 1st!!  We have a few changes this year that you will see more information about in the Pool News section of the newsletter as well as in the mail from CAS. One of the big items that have been discussed by the Board and the community as a whole was the desire to ban smoking at the pool. The Board had CAS send out a survey asking residents for their input. I want to thank everyone that took the time to do that and return, it was a big help in our decision making process. The Board held a special meeting and unanimously voted to ban smoking at the pool, the benches in front of the clubhouse are now the designated smoking area. We think that this along with all the new pool renovations is a positive step forward! See more about this and other pool items below.
 
Looking forward to another great year!!
RECREATION NEWS
 
The warm weather has finally arrived and the 2010 community events have also begun.  April 3 was a warm, sunny day and the playground and pavilion area was full of smiling faces and laughter as the Annual Arbor Creek Easter Egg Hunt was underway.  More than 500 eggs were scattered about for our neighborhood children to find and enjoy.  After the egg hunt, everyone enjoyed cookies and juice boxes at the pavilion.  A special thanks to Tracy Cook, Michele Blevins, Tim Zettel and the Darwin family for all your help, the day couldn't have happened with out you!
 
The recreation committee has decided to cancel the Adult Cinco de Mayo party and will be planning on an alternative Adult party later in the month. Please keep an eye out on the website or on your mailboxes for updates.

 
Upcoming Events

scrapbookingScrapbooking ~ Please join us at our upcoming neighborhood crops.  We love to see new faces preserving memories...and it's FREE!  Mark your calendars for April 23, May 28, and June 25, 6:30 pm until midnight.  Please RSVP to Amy Darwin or 303-9452, to reserve your space and find out the location of the crop for that month.  Attendees bring their own drink and a snack to share.  Join us soon!
 
Party Time!

Party Time ~
It's time for another adult party. We have cancelled the Cinco de Mayo party but are planning another May adult party. Stay tuned for more details to come!


Happy 4th of July
4th of July ~Annual 4th of July Pool Party is scheduled for
Saturday, July 3rd11am-4pm. Volunteers are needed!!! A limit of 10 volunteers will be needed for this event. Please contact Yolanda Lundbergto help out.

Yard Sale
Our annual Spring neighborhood yard sale has already taken place. We hope participants had a successful morning. Keep your eye on the newsletter for the date of our Fall neighborhood yard sale. It will be sometime in September.

For information regarding the Community Events, or to volunteer for any event, please contact
Yolanda Lundberg.
Pavilion & Clubhouse Info
Pavilion ~
The Arbor Creek picnic pavilion is available for Arbor Creek homeowners to reserve by contacting Yolanda Lundberg.  Homeowners who reserve the pavilion are responsible for leaving the space in the same condition as before the event.  This includes disposing of trash, wiping down tables and cleaning grills, if used.  There is no rental fee or security deposit required.  There is NO access to the restrooms through the clubhouse.  The contract can be downloaded here or from the Arbor Creek HOA website.
 
Clubhouse ~ The Arbor Creek clubhouse is open and available for rental.  You can check availability and make a reservation by contacting Yolanda Lundberg at 847-3003. The contract can be downloaded by clicking here or visiting the Arbor Creek HOA website.  Homeowners who rent the clubhouse are responsible for leaving the space in the same condition as before the event.
The cost for an Arbor Creek homeowner to rent the clubhouse for a private event is:
$50 rental fee
$75 cleaning deposit
$125 security deposit
 
THERE ARE NO POOL PARTIES ALLOWED in the clubhouse.  The door to the pool will remain locked at all times.  The Arbor Creek homeowner renting the clubhouse is required to remain with the party at all times.
Pool News
Pool News
The pool season will official kick off on Saturday, May 1st.  As most of you have probably seen or heard, the pool has gone under some construction this spring.  You will find new plaster on the floor and walls of the pool along with new tile in the swim lanes, on the steps and around the pool.  This is a GREAT upgrade to the pool which will help set the tone for more to come in the next few years.
 
You will also notice some additional changes for this upcoming season. The board has made the decision to make the pool a smoke free environment. A new smoking section will be located in front of the clubhouse at the blue Arbor Creek benches.
 
Another welcome change is the addition of Adult Swim. This will take place every Wednesday from 6 pm to close. This swim time will be for anyone 21 years of age and over. 
 
Pool Key Cards
 
If you have lost your key card or never got one last year. Please contact Jeff Allenat CAS to request a new or replacement card. The HOA will provide each house 1 (one) key card on a 1 (one) time basis. Replacement or additional cards will be $10 per card or you can also purchase a key fob for $20. There is a limit of 2 (two) cards per household.
 
For questions, please contact:
President, Yolanda Lundberg
Member at Large, Tracy Cook
CAS, Jeff Allen

Pool Rules

  1. This is a private pool with admittance by key card only.  It is for the use of Arbor Creek Community residents only.  Anyone using this facility without authorization is subject to arrest for trespassing.
  2. The pool is a smoke-free facility.  The permitted smoking area is located in front of the clubhouse at the blue benches.  Please dispose of debris in the waste receptacle provided.
  3. Pool Hours: Lap swimming only 6am to 9am.  Regular pool hours 9am to 9pm or as posted. Swimming in our pool after closing may result in a fine and/or loss of pool privileges.  This is a serious offense.  If people are found in our pool after closing, the police may be called.
  4. Adult Swim:  Every Wednesday from 6 pm to close will be for homeowners and guests age 21 and over.
  5. The pool is for the exclusive use of the Arbor Creek Homeowners Association members and their guests.  Each household is allowed up to four guests per visit.  Only adult residents may bring guests.  Such residents will be responsible for their guests' behavior.
  6. The state of North Carolina stresses that children under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult, and that adults should not swim alone.  For this reason, the Arbor Creek HOA requires that children under age 14 be accompanied by an adult (defined as someone who is 18 years old or older and is the parent or legal guardian, a relative, or baby-sitter).  Unsupervised children will be required to leave the pool area and the police may be called, if warranted.
  7. Children 14-17 years of age who come to the pool without an adult must show their Student ID to verify age before entering the pool area.  If you child is home-schooled or does not have a student ID, please contact the board of directors.
  8. Guest Policy: ~ Homeowners are permitted to bring up to 4 guests per household. ~   Residents other than homeowners who are over 18 years old that live at the home are permitted to bring up to 2 guests. ~   Children between the ages of 14-17 are NOT permitted to bring any guests to the pool. ~  Babysitters will be required to have a signed note from the parents stating that they have permission to bring the children to the pool for the day. ~  Exceptions:  Residents may have the need to bring more people from time to time (once or twice per season).  When this happens, call a board member or management and let them know.  Your name will be left with the lifeguard with the number of guests that you are allowed to bring and you will be admitted.  Remember, this is the exception to the rule.
  9. The pool may be closed due to inclement weather, maintenance or other problems at the discretion of the pool manager, the board of directors or the management company.
  10. No glass containers of any type are permitted within the pool fence.  If broken glass is found in the pool, the pool must be closed, drained, cleaned and refilled.  These costs will be charged to the homeowner responsible.
  11. Running, pushing, wrestling, foul language or other forms of horseplay are prohibited in or around the pool.  DISCIPLINE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT OR ADULT IN CHARGE.  ANY NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR MAY RESULT IN A LIFEGUARD ASKING A SWIMMER TO GET OUT OF THE POOL FOR A TIME-OUT OR TO POSSIBLY LEAVE THE POOL FOR THE DAY.  Excessive negative behavior may result in the complete loss of pool privileges.
  12. No pets are allowed in or around the pool area.
ARC Update
ARC Update
As Summer nears so does nice weather and home improvement projects.  When planning projects, please remember to go online and check out the Architectural Guidelines before beginning any exterior building or painting improvements.  If you have any questions please email them.
 
Community Watch Update &
Crime Awareness
neighborhood watch 

Crime Awareness ~
We encourage you to share crime reports with your neighbors.  E-mail us with the details and we'll share the report with your neighbors.  This is a great resource to promote awareness and concern for criminal activity in our community.  Your information is kept confidential and will not identify the reporter or victim. The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 17 at 7pm.
 
To join the email alert list, email us and you will receive updates as they are received.
 
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
  • Emergency - 911
  • Holly Springs Police (non-emergency) 552.7110
  • Poison control - 800.222.1222
  • Animal control - 552.7110
  • PSNC Emergencies (gas company) - 877.776.2427
  • Bellsouth - 877.737.2478
  • Time Warner Cable - 866.489.2669
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