Each year, Americans trust the U.S. Postal Service® with billions of letters and packages, and the vast majority of those arrive safely at their intended destinations. But there are always thieves who will target the mail. Postal Inspectors investigate these crimes and arrest thousands of mail and package thieves each year. Still, there are extra steps you can take to ensure your mail arrives safely at its destination.

PROTECT YOURSELF 
Follow and share these tips to help protect yourself and others against mail and package theft.

• Promptly pickup mail - Try not to leave letters and packages in your mailbox or at your door for any length of time.
  
• Deposit mail close to pickup time  - Deposit outgoing mail into USPS® Blue Collection Boxes before the last collection or inside your local Post Office™.
• Inquire about overdue mail - If you do not receive a check, credit card, or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the sender as soon as possible and inquire about it.
  
• Don't send cash - Be careful about what you send. Don’t risk sending cash in the mail.
  
• Arrange for prompt pickup - If you cannot be home to receive a package, make another arrangement or use the USPS Hold Mail Service.
  
• Use Hold for Pickup - When shipping packages, use the Hold for PickUp option, and the recipients can collect the package at their local Post Office™.
  
• Request signature confirmation - When mailing something important, consider requesting Signature Confirmation™ for the intended recipient.
  
• File a change of address - If you move, make sure you file a change of address with the Postal Service and let your financial institutions know as well.

From the United States Postal Inspection Service website  https://www.uspis.gov/tips-prevention/mail-theft/
Report mailbox vandalism at https://ehome.uspis.gov/mailtheft/vandalize.aspx

Please ensure your yard light is operating correctly every night from dusk to dawn. This helps improve safety while helping deter criminals in our neighborhoods.

Please review the PCVA guidelines below:
2.15.1  YARD LIGHTS
a)      In order to provide a unified theme in Pine Creek, a pre-selected yard light design is required in all residential front yards in Pine Creek.  All yard lights must be painted Sherwin Williams SW6258 Tricorn Black, Exterior, Satin Finish.
​Note: Available at Sherwin-Williams Paint Stores -  there is one at 6345 Source Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO, 80923-7656, (719) 260-1767
b)      Builders are required to install the required yard light before occupancy of the home. See below for authorized fixtures. 
c)      The yard light is to be placed approximately 4 feet behind the street sidewalk on the front door side of the driveway.  Locations on flag lots or homes with side-entry garages will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
d)      Mounting height shall be 7 feet to the top of the fixture.
e)      A soft white bulb (incandescent, CFL, LED) giving off at least 1600 lumens of light is required for all yard lights in Pine Creek for consistency.  No other color is allowed.
f)      The light operates on a photocell and may not be turned off during operational hours (dusk to dawn).
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Yard Light Fixture Replacement
You can get the HOA approved yard light fixture (http://peak-lighting.com/260106) at Peak Lighting, 4315 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO  80907
The item number for this fixture is 3010LTES. Contact Donna Anderson of Peak Lighting if you need a replacement light at 719-531-5200 or donna@peak-lighting.com

Amazon has the light too  ​https://www.amazon.com/Maxim-Lighting-3010LTES-Odessa-Espresso/dp/B0018ANJZE/ref=sr_1_1

If you are moving out of your home but managing it as a long-term rental, be sure to inform Hammersmith and provide current contact information.  Owners are always responsible for their property and receiving timely communications regarding any problems helps all involved.

• Hammersmith is our Managing Agent - if you have ANY questions or issues, please email  PineCreek@ehammersmith.com  or call  (719) 389-0700. Be sure to identify yourself as a "Pine Creek" resident to speed things along.
• Homeowner Account Online - you can view your account balance, make a payment, submit a request to Management, access Association Documents, and more at portal.ehammersmith.com.
• If you need help with your logon/password - call  (719) 389-0700.

Be sure to let your renters know about www.pcva.org and opting in to the email newsletter (https://www.pcva.org/email-newsletter.html) so they will be up to date on Pine Creek happenings too.

The Community Guidelines documents are a "must-read" for all PCVA residents. They contain all of the rules and guidelines for landscaping, parking, architectural review and much more. All residents are bound by these guidelines so please download and use as a reference. 

View the latest PCVA Guidelines at https://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pcv_guidelines_revised_10.2022.pdf

 The PCVA Annual General Meeting is Tonight, Tuesday, Nov 15th, 6:00-7:30pm at Challenger Middle School (10215 Lexington Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920​) .

• Residents are invited to attend and  hear presentations on the state of the PCVA, resident committee projects, and the budget.  
• ​Read the 2022 State of the Association Letter from the Board at https://www.pcva.org/pcva-news/2022-state-of-the-association-letter-from-the-board