Issue-18 August 2021 - Kellswater Bridge Residents!
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Issue-18 August 2021
Our mission is to enhance our quality of life by maintaining our common areas and upholding our Covenants, Declarations, and By-Laws.
As representatives of the homeowners, we will take an ethical and objective approach in representing their interests. We will seek out and support
initiatives that strengthen resident bonds and will take actions necessary to maintain a safe, friendly & aesthetically pleasing place to live.
We envision a neighborhood that represents a high quality of living and is considered a desirable place to live by residents and non-residents alike. We encourage and support an association of neighbors who voluntarily work together to increase property values and promote the spirit of respect, caring, community, family, and friends.
Chuwee McClure
Name: Chuwee
Owners: Gary & Michele McClure
Story: This is Chuwee! He joined our family mid December and was
born on November 4th. In only a short time, he has been a great
comfort to me as I work through the grief of losing my daughter last
May! Chuwee will soon be strutting his stu around the
neighborhood.
Want to nominate your pet?
Email pics and a story to: social@kwbresidents.com
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A u g u s t 1 5 t h T B D Ta s t e o f C h i c a g o F o o d Tr u c k
A u g u s t 2 7 t h 5 p m - 8 p m C r a f t y B u r g e r F o o d Tr u c k
A u g u s t 2 9 t h 11 a m - 4 p m Papa Robb’s (Poolside
For More Events, Please Check the KWBResidents Website or Social Facebook Page
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The following is a list of things that have been going in Kellswater that you might have seen or
heard about and maybe some you didn’t know!
The 2021 Board is getting started for the year and will be addressing
Kellswater Bridge Board 2021:
issues facing the community.
Kellswater Bridge Website: A New Year, a New Look, the Kellswater Bridge Residents website has undergone a full re-design
and this was donated by RPM-3D, Inc. *Update*: A games section has been created for residents to enjoy.
Kellswater Bridge Committees: Committee sign ups have been processed and committees have been formed. Its never to late
to volunteer though, please send your request to be on a committee to board@kwbresidents.com if interested!
BasketBall Rims: New Rims have been received and installed.
Tennis Court Nets: Nets have been repaired.
Doggie Station on Crellman: Station has been installed.
Irish-Bu alo Greenway Entrance: Phase 3 Entrance is now available
Irrigation Repairs: Various repairs have been completed to the irrigation system to keep the common area landscaping watered.
Roger’s Lake (Phase 3) Banners: Installed
Crellman to Duneigh Open Area: Brush Mowed
BasketBall Rims: Repaired 1 rim that was damaged
Security System: Installed at Clubhouse Area.
BasketBall Court Bench and Trash Can: Concrete Pad Poured, Awaiting Bench Arrival.
Pavilion Ceiling Fans: New ceiling fans are installed.
Water Fountain: Top Pump Went Out, Getting Quotes for Replacement.
Playground Chips: New Chips have been Installed.
There are still many other things going in the community at this time, please be patient as the committee’s and KWB Board
address the issues and make plans to resolve them.
The Board appreciates everyone’s e orts in accomplishing these projects and couldn’t get it all done without everyone involved.
If you have concerns, questions or issues you would like to present to the KWB Board and Committees:
Please go to www.kwbresidents.com and email the appropriate committee.
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The following is a list of things that have been chosen as priorities to accomplish in 2021.
We hope to be able to get them all accomplished but know that sometimes things just don’t work out, or things will come up from time to time that’s unforeseen and will be taken care on a priority basis However we are striving to
accomplish as much as possible this year within this list:
Social Committee:
• July 4th – July 4th Pool Party
• More Events Coming Soon…
Pool Committee:
• Repair of some pool furniture and or replacement
Landscape/Facilities Committee:
• Irrigation System Repair (Various Line Repairs and Sprinkler Head Replacements Needed, as well as possible controller/pump replacements)
• Playground Chip Re ll (Installed)
• Doggie Station at top of Crellman area (Installed)
• Security Cameras for Community as well as security lighting in community areas (Installation Complete at Clubhouse/Pool/Park Area)
• Bench and TrashCan for Basketball Court Area (Cement Pad Poured, Awaiting Bench arrive.)
• Replacement/Repair of Pillar Veneer at Entrance Waterfall (Getting Quotes)
• Replacement/Repair of Veneer at Main Bridge (Getting Quotes)
• Inspect and get quotes for Private Drive Asphalt repaving and repair (SW Section of Kelsey Plaza)
• Inspect various Ground Lighting around the common areas and quote for repairs as needed
• Flag Banner poles and Banners for Roger’s Lake Entrance (Phase 3) (Installed)
• Ceiling Fans for Pavilion (Installed).
• Down Tree area ll-ins last count was 13 around the neighborhood (Postponed till Fall as suggested)
• Replace Water Fountain Top Pump (Getting Quotes for Replacement)
• Higher Amp Circuits at Water Fountain (Roundabout) for lights and pumps, Fix Electrical outlet that keeps tripping.
Other Items To Accomplish in 2021:
Builders are in process of constructing the Greenway entrances as soon as they can.
One will be located near the tennis courts and the second will be in phase 3 (Second Entrance now available in Phase 3)
The Board appreciates everyone’s e orts in accomplishing these projects and couldn’t get it all done without everyone involved.
If you have concerns, questions or issues you would like to present to the KWB Board and Committees:
Please go to www.kwbresidents.com and email the appropriate committee.
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DISPELLING ARC MYTHS
Dispelling ARC Landscape/Garden Myths
Can I plant owers in my existing beds without an ARC request? Yes.
Can I remove and replace the builder provided bushes in my front ower beds? This is a two
part answer – yes, but changes to the plants/shrubs should be of similar size and color (once
mature) to the original landscape of the home. If you want to use other plants/shrubs, send an
email to arch@kwbresidents.com and ask if some type of plant/bush is allowed. An ACC member
will provide a response and let you know what is allowed, or if an ARC request must be submitted.
Can I add ower beds or enlarge my existing one without an ARC request? No, this would be
considered a landscaping project under Section 3.0.3 of the Design Standards and requires an ACC
Alterations and Additions Submittal Checklist to be submitted to the ACC for review and approval
as it would be considered an exterior change or addition to your property. An ARC request, along
with an annotated copy of your site survey, is also required.
Can I change the pine straw in my front ower beds for mulch or stones without an ARC
Request? Yes you can. The ACC prefers brown or black mulch, however, red is OK. For the stones
they should be river rock with the colors being browns, tans, earth tones, etc. and no more that
about 3 inches in size. No white marble or gravel is allowed.
I want to add a border to my front ower beds. What is allowed? Do I need to submit an ARC
request? Look at what you neighbors have done. The black plastic, metal, neutral color brick type
pavers, larger stones are all OK. The only time you would have to submit a request is if you want to
install a poured, curb type border (there is one in the neighborhood and it was approved).
I want to add trees and bushes in my backyard to create some privacy. Do I need to submit an ARC
request? Yes, as this would be considered a landscaping project. An ARC request, ACC Alterations
form, and a copy of your site survey with the proposed locations marked on it are required. See
Section 3.0.3.
Why do I need to have my neighbors sign the ACC Alterations and Additions Submittal
Checklist form now? I didn’t need it for a project last spring? The ACC wasn’t enforcing that
requirement, and they should have been. Last summer an issue arose between neighbors when a
project wasn’t clearly communicated, the ACC became the mediator to resolve the issue. Since
then the ACC has required this form (See Section 3.0.3) for all projects. Your neighbors signature
isn’t approval of your project, just acknowledgement that they have seen (or are aware of) what
you want to do. They can provide a comment to the ACC if they wish, but that is not required.
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KWB POOL
Get Access to Amenities: Please go to this link and ll out the access form:
http://www.kwbresidents.com/Documents/PoolFitnessForm.pdf
Location: 3033 Keady Mill Loop (Behind the Clubhouse)
The Kellswater Pool o ers fun in the sun with friends, family and residents.
AquaTech has done a great job getting the pool ready for the 2021 season, and also did a
great job with the resurfacing and repair of the pool during the o season.
Remember, your fob is required to access the Pool Area.
COVID 19 Restrictions are lifted currently for the Pool.
Pool Rules are located on the KWB Website here: KELLSWATER BRIDGE POOL RULES
2021 Pool Schedule can be found here: 2021 POOL SCHEDULE
(See next page for full schedule)
We also want to welcome back the “NW Tiger Shark Swim Team”. Due to Covid19 in 2020 the
Tiger Sharks were unable to compete, but now in 2021 they look forward to competitions.
For more information on the NW Tiger Shark Swim Team, please visit:
https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=recncnt
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FITNESS CENTER
Get Access to Fitness Center: Please go to this link and ll out the access form:
http://www.kwbresidents.com/Documents/PoolFitnessForm.pdf
Location: Kellswater Fitness Center is located below the Club House.
The Kellswater Fitness Center o ers several work-out machines to get your heart pumping.
Treadmills, Light Weights, Yoga Mats and Spin Cycles all help the community to stay t and looking
great. Accessible 24x7 with use of your security fob.
COVID-19 Guidelines: The tness center is open from 5:00am – 9:00pm and will have a maximum
occupancy of 2 people at a time.
Remember, your fob is required to access the tness center.
To ensure all residents have an opportunity to use the facility, please limit your time to 30
minutes.
If there is no one waiting, feel free to use it for a longer period.
Also, please remember to wipe down the equipment after using.
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Quinoa Bowls
Ingredients Directions
For the slow cooker:
• SLOW COOKER CHICKEN: Place chicken and BBQ sauce in a slow cooker and
1 pound boneless skinless
stir so the BBQ sauce coats the chicken. Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours. Then
chicken breast
remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred with two forks and then place
1 cup low sugar BBQ sauce (I
back in the slow cooker, stir and turn the heat to warm until you are ready to
love Stubb’s spicy or Primal
serve
Kitchen Mango Habanero)
Optional: 1/4 cup water if you
have a thicker bbq sauce • TO GRILL CHICKEN: marinate chicken in a bowl with BBQ sauce for 1 hour,
then grill chicken over medium high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the
For the quinoa: meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow chicken
1 cup uncooked quinoa to sit for 5 minutes to retain juices, then cut into strips or dice into bite sized
2 cups water pieces
• Once chicken is done cooking or close to it, you can cook your quinoa: add
For the bowls:
water and quinoa to a medium pot and place over high heat. Bring to a boil,
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup sweet corn (can use fresh
• Once quinoa is done cooking, remove from heat, fluff with a fork and place
or frozen but I love it o the cob)
the lid back on to allow the quinoa to stay warm and steam in the pot for 10
¼ cup nely diced red onion
more minutes while you chop your veggies and make the greek yogurt ranch
2 roma tomatoes, diced
dressing (or feel free to use store bought ranch).
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced or sliced To prepare bowls: add about ¾ cup quinoa to each bowl, top with about ⅓
cup black beans, ½ cup shredded cabbage, ¼ cup corn, 1 tablespoon diced
For the dressing: red onion, diced roma tomatoes, a few sliced jalapenos and avocado. Drizzle
1 batch healthy greek yogurt the bowls with 1-2 tablespoons ranch dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro
ranch (or ranch of choice) and scallions. Enjoy!
To garnish:
Fresh chopped cilantro
Scallions
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Ingredients Directions
4 red bell peppers
Extra-virgin olive oil, for • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment
drizzling
paper.
1½ cups white cheddar
cheese
Avocado slices or • Slice the peppers in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and
guacamole, for serving membranes, and place on the baking sheet, cut side up.
Lime wedges, for serving
Sea salt and freshly ground
• Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and bake 10 minutes.
black pepper
Filling • Tip out and discard any liquid that pools inside the peppers. Set the
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
peppers aside.
olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 jalapeños, diced, more • Make the filling. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic,
for topping, if desired jalapeños, scallions, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cayenne,
2 scallions, chopped
salt, and cilantro.
1 teaspoon lime zest
1½ tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin • Fold in the rice, black beans, and corn.
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne • Scoop the filling into the pepper halves and top them with the
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup finely chopped cheese.
cilantro
3 cups cooked white • Broil for 2 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
jasmine rice
1½ cups cooked black
• Alternatively, continue baking at 450°F for 10 to 15 minutes until the
beans, drained and rinsed
1½ cups corn kernels cheese is melted.
• Serve with the avocado slices, lime wedges, and extra jalapenos, if
desired.
sCreamy Pasta Pomodoro
Ingredients Directions
Basic marinara • Make the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a small pot over low heat.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons nely minced shallot • Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook for 3
1 large garlic clove, nely minced minutes, stirring often.
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper • Add the tomatoes and their juices, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, and
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes red pepper flakes.
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
⅛ teaspoon cane sugar • Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of crushed red pepper akes • Make the creamy sauce: Add the marinara to a blender with the cashews,
tomato paste, salt, and ¼ cup of water. Blend until smooth.
Creamy Tomato Sauce
Marinara recipe, from above Set aside until ready to use. Before serving, stir in ¼ cup hot pasta cooking
¼ cup raw cashews* (see note) water to loosen it up so that it’ll nicely coat the pasta.
½ tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup water • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package
¼ cup pasta water directions or until al dente.
¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt
• While the pasta cooks, heat generous drizzles of olive oil in a nonstick skillet
For the pasta over medium heat. Add the zucchini, thyme, and generous pinches of salt and
10 ounces rigatoni
pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes
2 medium zucchini, sliced into thin half
or until heated through.
moons
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• Add the spinach and gently toss until wilted. Season to taste with more salt
2 14-ounce cans Mutti Cherry
and pepper.
Tomatoes, drained
6 cups spinach or mix of spinach &
• Scoop the pasta into individual bowls, add scoops of the creamy sauce, and
arugula
toss to coat.
¼ cup chopped parsley or sliced basil
Sea salt and freshly ground black
• Distribute the vegetables among the bowls and top with parsley and or basil.
pepper
Season to taste and serve.
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Bites
Ingredients Directions
½ cup creamy natural
peanut butter (just peanuts • Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla to a medium bowl, mix until well combined
+ salt) and smooth. Next add the dry ingredients to the bowl: oats, flaxseed meal and
3 tablespoons honey shredded coconut and mix together until combined.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup old fashioned rolled • Fold in the raisins, mini chocolate chips and M&M’s until well combined.
oats
¼ cup flaxseed meal
• Use a medium cookie scoop or your hands to grab dough and roll into 10 balls
¼ cup unsweetened finely
then place in an airtight container.
shredded coconut
• Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 2 months. Enjoy!
Mix-ins:
2 tablespoons raisins
• Feel free to add in a scoop of protein powder if you’d like these to have an extra
2 tablespoons mini
chocolate chips boost of protein. Please note that protein powder will change the consistency of
¼ cup M&M’s (or your the balls so you may need to add in extra peanut butter or a little extra honey to
favorite chocolate covered help them stick together/stay moist enough
candies)Cruel Summer
Cocktail
Ingredients Directions
1 ounce White Rum • Rest a bar spoon into a rock glass and fill with ice.
0.5 ounces Strawberry Syrup
• Add in your white rum, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and coconut
0.5 ounces Lemon Juice
sparkling water.
5 ounces Coconut Sparkling
Water • Give it a stir with your bar spoon to combine the ingredients.
• Remove spoon and serveGET OUTSIDE From Tennis, to Beach
AND ENJOY Volleyball to Basketball to
A L L T H AT a Playground, Kellswater
K E L L S WAT E R Bridge has allot to do
HAS TO OFFER! outdoors for the
residents.Enjoy some quiet time at one of the two pocket parks (Winbeck and Brendan) or enjoy a peaceful walk on the walking trail that extends from Crellman to the Clubhouse.
TA K E A R I D E W I T H F R I E N D S , F A M I LY & N E I G H B O R S The Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway that runs behind Kellswater Bridge is nearing completion. Inclement Weather has pushed back the finish date that was originally late summer. The trail is 2.7 miles long and goes from Rogers Lake Road behind Kellswater Bridge. KWB will have 2 entrances once complete. There will be an entrance in Phase 3 (Complete) and near the pool area (being installed soon).
Baseball Season Is Here!
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Low-A East and the
Low-A a liate of the Chicago White Sox. They are located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and
beginning in 2021, will play their home games at Atrium Health Ballpark. The team was established
in 1995 as the Piedmont Phillies. From 1996 to 2000, they were known as the Piedmont Boll
Weevils. From 2001 to 2019, they were known as the Kannapolis Intimidators, after NASCAR
driver Dale Earnhardt, who was known as "The Intimidator," purchased a share of the team before
the 2001 season.
For More Information Please Visit: http://www.kcballers.com
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Location: 46379 Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920 Specs: Height: 198’ Width, Length and Diameter: 37’
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Cape Hatteras Light House
The Cape Hatteras Light has been a beacon for sailors for more than 200 years
No stretch of the Atlantic coast is more dangerous to navigate than the waters off of Hatteras Island. Here, the cold Labrador current comes down from Canada and mixes with the Gulf Stream’s warm Caribbean water. This creates unstable weather conditions and
fantastic storms.
Cape Hatteras is also the easternmost point on the Atlantic Coast. Its elbow-like point juts into the sea and is surrounded by Diamond Shoals, which is a trio of constantly shifting sandbars that stretches nearly 15 miles out to sea
Many ships have run aground here and been pounded to oblivion by the relentless waves, earning this strip of coast the nickname “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.
In 1803, a lighthouse was built on Cape Hatteras to warn sailors of the shoals. At 100 feet tall, it could be seen almost 18 miles out in clear weather, but the light was too dim to see during storms
The lighthouse was raised to 150 feet in 1854, and a rst-order Fresnel lens was installed over the whale oil lamp. Fresnel lenses are composed of multiple prisms that focus the light into one strong beam, substantially increasing the light’s brightness
During the Civil War, the lighthouse had been used as a lookout tower by both Union and Confederate troops, and it sustained structural damage. The ocean was also encroaching on its base. Something needed to be done
Engineers decided it would be cheaper to build a new one than to refurbish it. The Light-House Board agreed, and drew up plans for a new lighthouse, but this time, they would do it right.
The new Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was nished in 1870, and stood 198 feet, the tallest lighthouse in the country. The double-walled brick tower was topped by a rst-order Fresnel lens and could be clearly seen 20 miles out to sea
“The Cape Hatteras lighthouse was built to be the lighthouse of all lighthouses,” Jonathan Polk, a supervisory park ranger with the National Park Service, said. “Congress and the U.S. Lighthouse Service realized that Cape Hatteras was one of arguably the most
dangerous areas of the coast – not just in the Atlantic Coast, but some will say in the entire world.
Three years later, it was painted with black and white stripes to serve as a daymark to distinguish the lighthouse from the land and from other lighthouses. The stripes have become iconic.
It is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States and measures 198.49 feet from the bottom of the foundation to the top of the pinnacle of the tower.
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.Lunar Viewing
The Moon is the largest natural satellite of and the
closest major astronomical object to Earth.
The Moon may be observed by using a variety of
optical instruments, ranging from the naked eye to
large telescopes.
The Moon is the only celestial body upon which
surface features can be discerned with the unaided
eyes of most people.
Contrary to popular belief, the Moon should ideally
not be viewed at its full phase.
During a full moon, rays of sunlight are hitting the
visible portion of the Moon perpendicular to the
surface. As a result, there is less surface detail
visible during a full moon than during other phases
(such as the quarter and crescent phases) when
sunlight hits the Moon at a much shallower angle.
The brightness of a full moon as compared to a
phase where a smaller percentage of the surface is
illuminated tends to wash out substantial amounts
of detail and can actually leave an afterimage on an
observer's eye that can persist for several minutes.
First quarter (six to nine days past new moon) is
generally considered the best time to observe the
Moon for the average stargazer.
Shadows and detail are most pronounced along the
"terminator", the dividing line between the
illuminated (day side) and dark (night side) of the
Moon.
Want to see what when the Moon phases are? Go here each month!
Photo by: Justin Jacobs
https://www.almanac.com/astronomy/moon/calendar
Taken June 16th 2021Bi-monthly Updates
Would you like to get involved in our community and help on a committee? Your
help as a volunteer would be much appreciated! Please send a quick email with
your information to one of the links below to get more information.
pool@kwbresidents.com
landscape@kwresidents.com
arch@kwbresidents.com
social@kwbresidents.com
nance@kwbresidents.com
Kannapolis Police Dept.
Non-Emergency: 704-920-4000
Kannapolis Fire Dept.
Non-Emergency: 704-920-4260
Photo by: Marcello Aquino Photography
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