Bookmobile: Summer Dates

The York County Library Bookmobile will be in Creek's Edge on the following dates this summer.

You will find the mobile library parked in the cul-de-sac near the intersection of Sethwood and Tributary.

All visits are on Friday from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

June 4 and 18

July 2 and 16

August 13 and 27

Yard Sale Reminder!

Don't forget that a second COMMUNITY YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, June 12th. The Social Committe will take care of signs at the entrance, and advertising in The Herald. All you need to do is have your sale set up in your driveway by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the sale.

Safety Concerns

Below are various safety and security concerns that have come up in the neighborhood over the last few months. If you have any additional questions about these, please click here to e-mail your Neighborhood Watch Committee.

Car Theft
Be aware that a car was stolen from a home on Winding Branch Road. This occured one night in March. A report was filed with the York County Sherriff's Office.

Mark Before You Dig
Recently, a neighbor hit a gas line while digging a relatively shallow hole to plant a tree. Luckily, no one was hurt, but accidents of this nature can be incredibly dangerous - even fatal.  If you are going to do ANY digging in your yard, please have PUPS come out and mark your lines first. To contact them, call 811 from a landline in South Carolina.

NO SMOKING on the community playground. Please be respectful of the children that play there.

Children at Play
Various neighbors have shown concern about where some children are playing. In general, please be aware of where your kids are spending their time (especially with school letting out), and advise them to avoid the dangerous places listed below. We all want Creek's Edge to remain a safe place!

The wooded area behind the community playground: It's highly recommended that children do not play in this area. It is not kept up by the HOA and could be potentially dangerous. Please advise your children to avoid this area.

Electrical boxes are incredibly dangerous. Whether on your property, or someone else's, please do not allow anyone to climb on these large green boxes.

Unoccupied homes and property: Some houses in the neighborhood are not currently occupied and are for sale. This is still private property and children playing there is considered trespassing. Also, it is in everyone's best interest to ensure these homes are in good condition so that they will sell quickly.

HOMEOWNER SURVEY!

The Board of Directors has put together a community survey and we'd love for all homeowners to take a few minutes to complete it online. It is only 10 questions and shouldn't take long to answer. This will be used by the Board and committees to ensure that community plans are meeting the needs and priorities of the neighbors.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Neighborhood Watch: new e-mail address

The Neighborhood Watch Committee has set up its own e-mail address. Homeowners can use this to relay information relating to the safety and security of Creek's Edge and your neighbors. If you witness questionable activity, have questions or concerns, please email:
CreeksEdgeNeighborhoodWatch@yahoo.com

The committee is also looking for volunteers who are willing to help keep an eye on our community and ensure the safety of our neighborhood. If you'd like to hear more, use the email address above!

*Save the Date*

The Social Committee is in the early planning stages of a BACK TO SCHOOL BASH for the neighborhood. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 21st!! More details to follow.

Neighborhood Yard Sale!

Creek's Edge will be having a neighborhood yard sale on Saturday, May 1st. If you wish to participate, simply set up your items that are for sale on your driveway or front yard by 7:00 a.m. The Social Committee will take care of putting up signs and an newspaper ad in The Herald! If you don't have anything to sell, feel free to do some shopping!

A second yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 12th as well.

Ty-Me the Clown

We are excited to announce that Ty-Me the Clown will be at our Easter Event on March 27th!! He will be there creating all sorts of balloon animal creations for the children! Thank you Ty!!!

If you'd like to learn more about Ty-Me the Clown or are interested in booking his services for your own event, please check out his website here.

Bookmobile

Don't forget...the York County Bookmobile comes to the neighborhood every other Friday. For more details, click here.

As you can see here, the bookmobile was quite popular on its last visit!

Yard Sale!

A homeowner is having a yard sale this Saturday, March 6th from 6 a.m. until noon. She has paid for an advertisement in The Herald that will read "multi-family yard sale" which should attract a good crowd. She will also take care of signs and posters. If you'd like to take advantage of her efforts, this weekend would be a great time to clean out those closets, attics and garages! Just set up your items in your own yard or driveway and the rest of the work is already done for you!!!

The Snowmen of Creek's Edge

February 12th and 13th brought a beautiful blanket of snow over our neighborhood. It didn't last long, but the kids (and kids at heart) had plenty of time to built snowmen, forts, and play their hearts out! Here are some snapshots of the temporary snow residents of our neighborhood...

photos courtesy of the kilpatrick family

Cupid's Canned Goods Collection

The Creek's Edge first Cupid's Canned Goods Food Drive was a success. We didn't let a few inches of snow stand in our way!! On Saturday, February 13th, a few members of the Ribbets by the Creek (Social Committee) made their way through the icy streets to pick up all of your donations. In the end, a total of 23 homes provided non-perishable food items for needy families in the area.

We have plenty of folks to thank for making this all possible:
- Lowe's Home Improvement for donating 200 bags
- the 23 homeowners that donated items
- the residents of 838 Estuary Court for donating 12 bags of food!!!!
- the Jackson, Miller and Kilpatrick families for organizing the event, dropping off bags, collecting donations and delivering them to local charities!

Here are some photos from the collection process...

Cupid's Canned Goods - Update!

photo credit: alli jiang

Here are some more details on the Food Drive taking place later this month.

- Expect to have a bag delivered to your home on Wednesday, February 10th. Please fill it with as many non-perishable food items as you are able. A little or a lot - anything is appreciated!!

- On Saturday, February 13th, place the bag of food on your front porch by 11:00 a.m. A crew of neighbors will be around to pick them up.

- Food will be donated to the following charities: Tender Hearts of Rock Hill, the Soup Kitchen at River Hills, Jesus Mobile Ministry and individual families in need.

- If you are going to be out of town and would still like to contribute, please email us at CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com and we'll make arrangements to get your donation!

Cupid's Canned Goods is being hosted by "Ribbets by the Creek" (your social committee). Special thanks to Angela Jackson and Bobbie Kilpatrick for their hard work in organizing this charity collection!

Cookin' by the Creek - Community Cookbook

During the course of 2010, the Social Committee will be collaborating with neighbors to publish a Creek's Edge community cookbook. We hope that each and every neighbor will contribute at least one favorite recipe! Our goal is to publish the book in the fall and have it available for sale for the holiday season. In the meantime, we will be collecting recipes from each of you!! There is no limit to the number of submissions from each home. The more, the merrier!

We'd like to thank Wendy Tamburini for submitting the very first recipe for the cookbook. As a token of appreciation for her encouragement and interest in the project, Wendy will recieve a free copy of the cookbook when it is published. Once all recipes have been submitted, five additional names will be randomly drawn from the pool of submissions to receive a free cookbook.

Please submit recipes to Shelby at ssabelli@comporium.net. Deadline for submssions - August 1, 2010.

Community Clubs

The Social Committee has been brainstorming a lot of fabulous ideas for Community Clubs. We are looking for neighbors that might be interested in heading up the development of one of these. Please be sure to take the quiz at the top right of this website, so everyone will know where the most interest lies. Below are some ideas that the committee has considered. Of course, we are open to any club opportunities that will be of interest to neighbors. If you are interested in coordinating a club, please contact us at CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com!

- book/reading
- gardening
- diet/weight loss/exercising
- scrapbooking
- sewing/quilting
- poker (or other cards)
- dinner club
- traveling
- walking groups
- couponing
- bunco
- bridge
- fishing
- coffee
- charity/volunteer
- lunch
- wine

Cupid's Canned Goods (food drive)

In honor of Valentine's Day, Creek's Edge will be spreading love to those in need. The Social Committee is putting together a mid-February food drive. During the second week of February, a bag will be delivered to your door with specific details. Place non-perishable food items in the bag, and neighbors will come around on Saturday, February 13th to pick up the donations. They will be delivered to local food banks in need of assistance.

Notices to Homeowners

Application Fee:
As of January 1, 2010, there is a new application fee associated with all architectural and construction applications. This fee is to cover administrative costs associated with the application process and any surplus would be added to the HOA budget. This fee is to be paid only once per application. If you are required to resubmit an application, the first payment will cover all subsequent submissions. We thank you in advance for your support in ensuring our application process can continue to work efficiently. If you have any questions concerning this issue, please email us at CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com. You can also email us if you are in need of an application.

Local Law Enforcement:
If you need law enforcment assistance for any reason, please keep in mind that the Rock Hill Police Department does not have jurisdiction outside of the city limits (which is where our community is located). Please contact the York County Sherriff's Office at (803) 628-3059. And of course, in the case of a true emergency, always dial 911.

Newsletter Advertisements:
Inexpensive advertising opportunities are available for local businesses and homeowners. If you or someone you know is interested, please email CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com and we will send you the appropriate form. All newsletter advertisers are also featured on the website. Basic pricing is as follows:
 - Three-month business card ad = $20 for residents; $30 for non-residents
 - One-month business card ad = $10 (good for classified type ads)
 - Three-month ad + one-month sponsorship = $50

Newsletter by e-mail:
If you have an active e-mail account, we are encouraging you to receive the monthly Creek's Edge Chronicles newsletter via e-mail, rather than by paper. This is a much greener option, and also saves the Association money. Those funds can then be spent on exciting activities for the community!

Beautification Day

After several attempts were squashed by poor weather, the Grounds and Beautification Committee was finally able to gather together some able-bodied neighbors and get to work! A group of dedicated homeowners braved the very cold weather on Saturday, January 9th to get some clean-up done in our common areas. The area surrounding the playground is now clear of construction debris and trash, making it much safer and more attractive. The culvert on Covered Bridge and surrounding areas were also cleared of construction debris. Both areas look much nicer and it was all for free! Many thanks to all of the neighbors who worked outside in frigid temperatures to make our first beautification work day a complete success!!!

wow...that's some serious trash!

loaded up and ready to go!

Look at that clean (and safe) play area!!!

Bookmobile Dates

The York County Library Bookmobile makes regular appearances at Creek's Edge. Look for it in the cul-de-sac near the front entrance (by the intersection of Tributary and Sethwood). Dates for the next several months are listed below. The Bookmobile always comes on Fridays from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Looking for a specific book? The Bookmobile will bring it right to you! Call (803) 981-5842 to make your request, or set up an online account.

2010 Bookmobile Visits:

January 29 ~ February 12 ~ February 26 ~ March 12 ~ March 26 ~ April 9 ~ April 23 ~ May 7 ~ May 21

Related Links:

York County Library

Bookmobile Information

Bookmobile Schedule

Christmas Spirit Galore!!!

We'd like to express our sincerest *thanks* to the many homeowners that adorned their homes and yards in festive lights and decor for the holiday season. As neighbors, we all were able to enjoy these beautiful sights on a daily basis. From outside of our community, the feedback was heard loud and clear -- WOW, Creek's Edge sure knows how to do Christmas right! We should all be proud to live in such a wonderful community!