Issue-17 July 2021 - Kellswater Bridge Residents!
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Issue-17 July 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.
MILO
Name: Milo
Pet Breed: Chiweenie
Owners: Miranda and Malcolm Worthy
Story: Hi My name is Milo. I am a 1yro Chiweenie rescue, highly
intelligent and chew master. I love the outdoors, daily walks are a
must. When I am not getting exercise I enjoy long naps on my back,
and my most favorite treat - frozen carrots.
Want to nominate your pet?
Email pics and a story to: social@kwbresidents.com
J u l y 1 8 t h 4 p m - 8 p m Q u e e n ’s I c e F o o d Tr u c
J u l y 2 4 t h 5 p m - 8 p m G r a n d m a ’s B o y s K i t c h e n w i t h M a x x i s D e s s e r t s F o o d Tr u c
July 25th Open-3pm Pappa Robb’s Ice Cream @Poo
J u l y 2 5 t h Ta c o L o v e F o o d Tr u c k
J u l y 2 8 t h 5 p m - 8 p m A s i a n B o n W h e e l s F o o d Tr u c
J u l y 3 1 s t 8 a m - 1 2 p m D o n u t I L o v e Yo u F o o d Tr u c k
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, Bench and Trash-Can to be ordered soon.
Pavilion Ceiling Fans: New ceiling fans are 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 (Ordered, Awaiting Schedule For Install)
• 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 and Trashcan to 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)
• 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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A new Doggie Waste Station has been placed
near Crellman Street at the top of the
walking path.
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.
SWIM TEAM
The Northwest Tiger Sharks are so excited to be swimming our 20th swim season here at the
Kellswater Bridge pool! Approximately half of our team are Kellswater residents while the other
half live in the surrounding NW Cabarrus community!
The Tiger Sharks are a summer league swim team for swimmers ages 5-18. The goal of our team is
to provide every swimmer with an opportunity to improve swimming skills, achieve success at his/
her level of ability, and to grow in his/her love of swimming.
We compete in the Southern Piedmont Swim Conference, with meets on Tuesday or Thursday
evenings. Each team hosts 2-3 home meets per season.
This year the Tiger Sharks will host home meets on Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 29. Our
season started with practice on May 10th and will end with the conference championship meet
held July 16-17 at Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics.
We will celebrate the end of the swim season with an end of the season picnic on July 18.
We also o er an introductory program called Tiger Shark Pups. This is a program for 4-8 year olds
who are not ready to be on a competitive team, but would like to learn to swim. The goal of this
group is to have fun swimming, learn some of the swimming strokes, and be able to swim the
length of the pool.
Team stats:
Tiger Shark swimmers- 101
Tiger Shark Pups- 30
Coaches- Vera Smith, Maggie Homiller and Henry Gribble
Practices are held Monday- Friday mornings from 8:30-11 am and on Monday and Wednesday
evenings from 7-8pm in the lap lane section of the pool. The rest of the pool is open to Kellswater
residents and guests during practices.
Swim team is a great way to build con dence in swimming and life long friendships! Stop by a
practice to see all the fun! Happy swimming!
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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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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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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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fiP O TAT O S A L A D W I T H O L D
B AY A N D P O TAT O C H I P S
Ingredients Directions
2 pounds small waxy potatoes,
• Place potatoes in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover; season with salt.
scrubbed, halved
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15–18 minutes. Drain
Kosher salt
and return to pot to dry out; let cool.
¼ cup cup olive oil, plus more for
drizzling
• Meanwhile, heat ¼ cup oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add onion;
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain • Transfer onion to a large bowl. Stir in vinegar, mustard, Old Bay, black pepper,
mustard and cayenne. Add potatoes, potato chips, parsley, and chives to vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed;
1 teaspoon (or more) coarsely drizzle with more oil.
ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper • NOTE: Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.
2 cups kettle-cooked potato
chips
¼ cup coarsely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons nely chopped
chives
fiC H I C K E N PA S TA S A L A
Ingredients Directions
For Salad
1 lb. fusilli pasta • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fusilli according to package
2 boneless skinless chicken directions until al dente.
breasts (about 1 pound)
• Drain and transfer to large bowl.
1 tsp. garlic powder
Kosher salt
• Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
4 slices bacon, cooked and
crumbled • Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side.
2 c. halved grape tomatoes
• Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1" pieces.
2 c. spinach, packed
1/2 c. crumbled feta
• Meanwhile, make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil,
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, and mustard. Season with salt and
2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill pepper.
For Dressing
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil • In the large bowl with the pasta, toss together all remaining
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar ingredients. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and serve.
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
DHawaiian Belly Buster
Burgers
Ingredients Directions
3 pounds ground beef • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic, onions, Monterey Jack
2 cloves garlic, minced cheese, and the barbecue sauce. Form ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
1 yellow onion, minced
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese • Wrap a slice of uncooked bacon around each patty, covering as much of the
1 ¼ cups barbeque sauce patty as possible. Place patties on a large platter, cover with plastic wrap, and
8 slices bacon refrigerate for 45 minutes.
1 pound Cheddar cheese, sliced
¼ cup butter • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
8 Kaiser rolls, split
8 pineapple slices • Grill burgers on one side for 5 to 7 minutes, turn, and top each with a slice of
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions Cheddar cheese. Butter the kaiser rolls, if desired. During the final few
minutes of cooking, place the kaiser rolls split side down on the grill along
with the pineapple slices.
• To assemble your burger, place some French-fried onions on the bottom half
of the roll, then a slice of pineapple and a burger; top with the other half of
the roll.SPIKED CHERRY
CHEESECAKE
Ingredients Directions
FOR BASE
400g dark chocolate digestive • To make the base, whizz the biscuits and cocoa in a food processor until very finely
biscuits ground.
3 tbsp cocoa powder
• Whizz in the melted butter, then tip into a lightly oiled 20cm loose-bottomed cake
160g unsalted butter, melted tin.
Oil for greasing
• With your fingertips or a metal spoon, smooth it evenly over the base and up the
FOR FILLING
sides to form a tart case.
560g full-fat cream cheese
• Chill for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas 3.
(we like Philadelphia)
100g mascarpone • To make the filling, whip the cream cheese, mascarpone, 200g sugar and soured
200g caster sugar cream together with an electric mixer until smooth.
90ml soured cream
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then quickly beat in the vanilla paste. Sift over the
3 large free-range eggs flour, then fold it in with a balloon whisk.
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• Spoon the filling into the tart, smoothing the top (it shouldn’t come above the sides
50g plain flour
of the tart).
FOR TOPPING
• Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and lightly golden – it should still wobble in the
390g jar Opies black cherries
centre when you nudge it.
with kirsch (from Tesco and
Waitrose) • Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely (see Make Ahead).
2 tbsp caster sugar
• To make the topping, drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Put the liquid in a
Splash amaretto, rum or saucepan with the 2 tbsp sugar.
kirsch
• Heat to simmering and reduce for 15-20 minutes until syrupy (remove a spoonful
You’ll also need
and let it cool for a few minutes to check the consistency). Allow to cool, then stir
20cm loose-bottomed cake through your booze of choice.
tin
• Taste for balance, then stir the cherries back in. Just before serving, top the
cheesecake with the cherries.Frozen Blue Moscato
Margaritas
Ingredients Directions
1 tbsp. granulated sugar • In a small dish, combine sugar and salt.
1 tbsp. kosher salt
• Rim mason jars with lime wedge then dip in sugar-salt mixture.
Lime wedges
5 c. ice, plus more if necessary • Combine moscato, Curaçao, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in blender.
1 c. moscato
• Add ice and blend until smooth. (If the mixture is too loose, add more ice
3/4 c. blue Curaçao
and continue to blend.)
1/2 c. tequila
1/4 c. triple sec • Divide mixture between 4 glasses.
2 tbsp. lime juice
• Garnish with lime wedges and fresh blueberries.
Fresh blueberries, for servingGET 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
ffiN O R T H C A R O L I N A FA C T S
This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.
L o c a t i o n : B r y s o n C i t y, N o r t h C a r o l i n a
The Road To Nowhere
THE FONTANA DAM, RISING HIGH above the Little Tennessee River in western North Carolina, is the tallest dam in the eastern United States. It was a long and winding road to getting the dam built, and what was lost during the journey can be seen in the nearby
“Road to Nowhere.
Fontana Dam was built in 1941, on land given over to the Tennessee Valley Authority by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). The United States’ entry into World War II meant a huge spike in the demand for aluminum for aircraft, ships, and munitions, so a
deal was struck for the TVA to build the dam with ALCOA as the primary consumer. With a readymade customer in the U.S. War Department, the aluminum company stood to bene t from all that hydroelectric power coming in.
The people that did not bene t were the ooded-out communities along the banks of the rising water. Where there had previously been small towns, villages, and homesteads along the north side of the river, there was now Fontana Lake, and the people who lived
and worked there were either bought out or moved off.
To assuage those being displaced, part of the dam deal was to build a road from Bryson City to Deals Gap along a route north of the river. It was intended not only to allow people to make the journey but to provide ongoing access to their ancestral lands and
cemeteries. The road was to be cut through the newly created Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The people were moved, the water rose, and by the 1970s—30 years after the original agreement was made—only a small portion of the road was built. This small section, still there today, is about seven miles long and ends abruptly at a quarter-mile tunnel in the
park, in the middle of nowhere.
The road was never nished due to environmental concerns: someone noticed that snow akes melted unusually quickly on the newly exposed rock, as well as a strong smell of sulfur. The rock had the potential to turn runoff acidic, threatening wildlife in nearby
streams. The only solution was to stop construction.
The road sat un nished for decades, and nally, the U.S. Department of Interior agreed to pay a consolation prize of $52 million to Swain County in lieu of building the road. As of 2016 only $12 million had been paid, and the county led a lawsuit for the remainder of
the promised money. In 2018, the last payment was made in the settlement; the funds are held by the state of North Carolina and Swain County receives interest on the settlement money.
As for the road itself, it will remain as it is now: going nowhere. It’s no wonder one landowner has maintained a now-iconic sign
“Welcome to the Road to Nowhere—a broken promise! 1943 - ? →”
DIRECTIONS:
From Bryson City, follow Everett Street/Fontana Road north out of town, and stay on Fontana Road until you come to the entrance to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Once in the park, the road becomes Lakeview Drive East. Follow the winding road for about
6 miles until you cross a bridge over Nolands Creek, and there is a parking area next to a barricade. From there it’s a short walk to the tunnel, which is about a quarter-mile long—longer than it looks from the outside. It's dark in there, so bring a ashlight. “Nowhere” is
on the other side, along with some beautiful trails and views. The abandoned site of Proctor is about a 10-mile hike from here; follow National Park Service trail maps for all trails and connections inside the park.
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flLunar 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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