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Message from the PresidentMessage from the PresidentMessage from the PresidentMessage from the President
Fall 2012
Abbington News
Editor: Michelle Von Dauber
Come Join The Fun
It was such a hit last year that we’re doing it again….
The Abbington Homeowners Association is hosting a
“Pig Pickin’” for all residents.
Mark your calendar and please RSVP
with the number of people who are attending so that
we can have an approximate count.
Date: Saturday October 27, 2012
Place: Pool parking lot
Time: 2:00pm until ?
(food will start serving around 3pm)
RSVP: [email protected] by October 20, 2012
This event is BYOB & BYOC (bring your own chair)
Summer is over, right? The kids are officially back in school and the pool is closing. Much to my chagrin, it’s time to put away
the beach towels and dust off the leaf rake!
The two biggest items to report on from the summer are: landscaping and the pool. First, I hope everyone has noticed the fine
work that Second Nature has done with the landscaping. New Zoysia grass was installed at the front entrance and lots of
plantings added around the pool area and islands. All the feedback I’ve received from residents so far has been very positive
(thank you!) The Zoysia is much more heat tolerant than Fescue and should result in reduced water bills and less turf renova-
tion after the tough summers we experience in North Carolina. Secondly, if you haven’t been to the pool recently, you may want
to circle through the parking lot and take a look at the new shade structure. Over the summer, the board approved a 30x30
fabric shade sail which was installed right before Labor Day. Unfortunately, due to the manufacturer’s lead time on construc-
tion and delivery, we were unable to have it set up earlier, but it will be ready to go for pool season 2013!
As the weather turns to cooler temps (hopefully) I’d like to remind all residents that fall is a good time to focus on lawn and
garden care. With all the rainfall combined with milder August temperatures, everything is rapidly growing … so it’s time to
pay a little attention to those areas of summer neglect. Weeding, edging and planting a few perennials will help give your yard
and home an instant boost. Depending on your type of grass, you may need to fertilize, aerate or seed. Finally, please trim any
tree branches/bushes that are impeding the sidewalks. For a complete list of garden maintenance activities, visit the NC
Cooperative Extension website at www.ces.ncsu.edu. For lawn care go to the NC State Turf Files at www.turffiles.ncsu.edu
As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood.
By Dan Heimann
Fall Yard Sale Saturday, September 29
8-12noon
Grab your Sharpie and price
stickers and GET READY for the
Abbington Fall Yard Sale!
The sale is free to residents, and registration is
recommended, but not necessary. And when the sale is
over, Habitat for Humanity will have their truck at the
pool parking lot – so please bring all your unsold items
to them for donation!
For more info or to register, please contact Sue Davis at
[email protected] or 267-3636.
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Tutoring in Spanish & French
Nancy Green BA, MA, NBCT
WCPSS High School Teacher
Review a level or get a jump on the next one!
$45/hour
HOA Board Meeting – Meeting Highlights
The following is a recap of our quarterly meeting held on Friday, August 24:
Even with the early start time, two guests attended our meeting at Panera – Mike DeFrancesco and Kent
Fullenweider. Thank you both for sharing a bit of your morning with us. Mike inquired about options for replacing the
ugly telephone pole-style street lighting throughout the neighborhood with something more aesthetically pleasing.
And, while this would certainly go a long way in ‘sprucing up the ‘hood’ the board replied that this request has been
looked at in years past and is a significant cost. Mike agreed to assist the board in researching current costs and
options. Kent asked if the board knew of any land acquisition (due to road construction) that is planned for those homes
backing up to Kelly Road. Board members stated they didn’t think so; according to the NCDOT website, the road/bridge
appears to be nearing completion and will be open Fall 2012.
Dan reported on the condition of some of the light fixtures at the signs when he was recently replacing light bulbs and
suggested some recommendations for repair/replacement.
Members discussed the new landscaping work recently completed by Second Nature and all agreed that everything looks
great. A few minor adjustments with watering and rain sensors need to be made - PPM will notify Second Nature to
correct.
The new security cameras at the pool are functioning well. The board asked for email notification to be set up during the
winter months whenever the cameras detect motion.
A permanent shade structure for the pool was approved following the April board meeting and was installed the week
before Labor Day.
The pool’s salt system cell has failed and we are currently operating on a back- up system. The board reviewed the proposal
from Pool Pros for replacement and is working with them on possible alternative options.
Cathy (PPM) presented the 2013 proposed budget and members asked for additional time outside of the meeting to review
before voting.
In furthering our efforts of fiduciary responsibility, the board is looking at acquiring a corporate credit card that allows the
HOA to earn some ‘cash back’ savings on expenses and vendor contracts.
The board discussed a more aggressive plan for handling homeowner violations such as lawn maintenance. PPM will
conduct inspections every 30 days and report to the board on those who remain out of compliance.
Last few days of swimming……..
POOL CLOSES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
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The Abbington
Fall Vendor Fair
OCTOBER 14, 2012
1 PM – 4 PM Pool Parking Lot
Come shop for Holiday gifts from these exclusive vendors… and others
Pet Problems
The board has received several reports of dogs and cats roaming the neighborhood.
One resident even found a cat inside their home which did not belong to them. Pets
allowed to roam off-leash or not in a fenced yard are a nuisance and pose a potential
danger to the neighborhood.
All residents are advised that Apex follows Wake County’s Animal Control policies,
which regulates that all animals (including cats) remain physically restrained at all
times, whether by leash or fence. It is not necessary to register your animal in Apex,
but your pet should always have their rabies tags displayed.
For more information about Wake County’s Animal Control policies, please visit
their website at http://www.wakegov.com/pets. If you see any animal that is loose,
please call Wake County Animal Control at 919-212-7387.
Family Basketball Ham Toss Saturday, December 8 at the Apex Community Center
Champps Americana Restaurants present the Family Basketball Ham Toss. Family members join teams to shoot foul shots with a chance to win a Holiday HAM! Teams consist of two members of the same family, one adult and one child. The winning team from each age division is that which holds the highest number of points when the scores of both participants from all 3 rounds are totaled. Handicaps will be given to the youngest age divisions.
No pre-registration is necessary and this event is FREE. For more information visit the Town of Apex website: www.apexnc.org
Announcing….
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THINGS ARE LOOKING A
LITTLE SHADY….
A new 30x30 shade structure was recently added to
the pool! The beautiful blue “shade sail” was installed
by Carolina Parks & Play and is designed to stay up
year-round. It is built to withstand hurricane-force
winds, comes with a 10 year warranty (poles for 20
years) and with the addition of a single pole, can
easily be added onto for future expansion.
Abbington Alligators Swim Team - Refrigerator Notes
Gator PolarPlunge! - We are working on a date for a Gator Plunge and information will be sent out soon via
email, and Evite. We do know that the "fee" will be a new winter accessory item (ex: gloves, scarf, hat, winter
socks) to be donated to the Western Wake Crisis Ministry on behalf of the Abbington Swim Team. We will also
accept gently used or new winter coats and boots.
As we begin to look forward to next year, there are a few volunteer positions that we would like to fill now.
Filling these positions early will allow us plenty of time to meet with each committee early in the Spring, instead
of being rushed during the summer. If you are interested in a position, please contact the individual listed.
Parent Liaison - This is a board position. This person's job is to promote open communication between
parents and coaches, Committee Chairs, and the Swim Team Board. Contact Nancy McElroy at
Concessions Committee Chair - This person is responsible for the purchase, preparation and selling of items at
all home swim meets. Contact Nancy McElroy at [email protected] .
Volunteer Committee Chair - This person secures, assigns and makes sure all volunteers needed to run all 6
swim meets are in place. This person will hand select 2-3 people to work very closely with them as this a huge
undertaking. Contact Eileen Horn at [email protected].
Social Committee Chair - This person oversees and organizes all social events for the swim team. Such as the
ice cream social, movie night, pancake breakfast, pizza nights. Contact Nancy McElroy at
Raffle Co-Coordinator - This person will work along side our Banquet Coordinator to secure items to be raffled off
during home swim meets and at the banquet. Contact Christy Burkemper at [email protected].
ACCESS YOUR UTILITY ACCOUNT ONLINE
Apex utility customers can now access
their utility account online. View your
current and past bills, track consumption,
and make online payments with
eServices!
Check out more information at:
www.apexnc.org
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Mobile: 414-7871
Attention all residents—
PPM has received a number of complaints
this summer about the condition of lawns
in Abbington. The complaints range from
excessive weeds, bare spots, overgrown
grass and not edging.
This is reminder for all homeowners to make sure
you maintain your property… take the necessary
steps to improve your grass condition, trim
bushes & trees, and edge along sidewalks and
driveways. And remember to get ARB approval
prior to doing any major work like tree removal.
Your help in keeping Abbington beautiful is
appreciated!
Does your Company want to help
Sponsor the Gator Crawl?
psst...We spoil our supporters!!
Saturday, October 27
The Gator 5k and Gator Crawl (1 mile) is a
recreational run/walk and is open to ALL residents. Runners in the 5k will take their mark at 12:00noon,
while those opting for a more leisurely pace can partake in the Gator Crawl, a fun run/walk/stroll
which starts at 1:00pm.
Registration: Begins today through October 14
- Registration Form included in newsletter
- All registrations received by October 10 get an
exclusive 2012 Gator 5k/Crawl T-shirt!
Prizes: In honor of Halloween, prizes will be awarded to the best costumed racers! Even though costumes are optional, don’t miss out on the opportunity to win. Or… wear last year’s race shirt for a chance to win a prize! Also enter to win a VIP parking space all season long at the pool! See Registration form for more details.
Sponsors: We need sponsors! If your company, employer, or
someone you know would like to be a sponsor, please contact Michelle Von Dauber at [email protected]. There are many levels to choose from – starting at $50 (Emerald) to our top level of $500 (Platinum) - and all sponsors receive awesome perks!
Proceeds: This year, all money raised will go to the Abbington Alligators and the neighborhood pool amenities.
For more information about the race
or sponsoring, please contact
Michelle Von Dauber at
Stay up to date with race news and chatter – check us out on Facebook at ‘Abbington Gator Crawl’
RUN GATOR RUN!
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ADS
If you would like to place an ad in the next newsletter,
send the info to [email protected] or 372-9836.
Line ads are free. The cost per issue for larger ads is as
follows:
Size Resident* Commercial
Business Card $15 $ 25
¼ page $25 $ 50
½ page $50 $100
Full page $75 $150
*Applies to home based business
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If you would like to share your family news, such as birth
announcements, big birthdays, etc. please let me know.
In addition, if you have any suggestions or other information
you would like to be in the next issue, contact me at
[email protected] or 919-372-9836.
Michelle Von Dauber
Abbington Website
http://abbington.freeservers.com
Did you know that important news and information can be
found on the Abbington website?
To ensure you receive important emails about HOA meet-
ings, crime alerts and other time sensitive information—
please go to the website and subscribe to the Abbington
email notification list (simply click the link on the home page.)
The list is never distributed outside of the neighborhood and
only important news is conveyed. A big thanks goes to Jim
Maher, our webmaster, for maintaining this site.
PPM, Inc. Cathy Lemly 848-4911 [email protected]
HOA Board of Directors
President Dan Heimann 387-1265 [email protected]
VP Kevin McElroy 342-4080 [email protected]
Treasurer Z Siddiqui 267-6400 [email protected]
Secretary Sue Davis 267-3636 [email protected]
Mbr at Large Dean Baker 338-0765 [email protected]
Architectural Review Board
Chairperson Scott Fast 303-3881 [email protected]
Change Apps Cathy Lemly 848-4911 [email protected]
Clubs, Committees & Other
Directory Sue Davis 267-3636 [email protected]
Newsletter Michelle Von Dauber 372-9836 [email protected]
Social Z Siddiqui 267-6400 [email protected]
Book Club Liz Foulkes 267-3413 [email protected]
Play Group Open
Swim Team Nancy McElroy 342-4080 [email protected]
Property Management
Website James Maher 363-3920 [email protected]
Abbington Contacts
Shred Day Event
Saturday, October 22
9am—12noon
Apex Town Hall
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