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Community Newsletter Summer 2022
Summer is here!
We hope that everyone is enjoying the Hotlanta weather and enjoying all three (3) beautiful pools. With schools now closed and vacations beginning, It’s nice to finally get outside and have some summer fun. As everyone knows, the new pool is now open for enjoyment! It was very impressive seeing the sense of community and the excitement at the Grand Opening Event of the new White Oak Pool. There will be more fun events to come in the future. I must say… the Social Committee had a great time too! Dancing and even joining in on the games! There was plenty of food, drink and good times to be had by all!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2022 | YOU DID IT! To all graduates in our community, and/or your family or friends that graduated this year, we congratulate you all and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Important Contact Information
Important Contact Information..................... 2
Ruth Banford,
From the Manager.......................................... 4
Community Manager 3400 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1700 Atlanta, GA 30326 ruth.banford@fsresidential.com Direct: (678) 780-2084
Carolyn O’Camb,
Administration Assistant carolyn.o’camb@fsresidential.com
Customer Service::
(866) 378-1099 ClickPay: (888) 354-0135
Community safety Police Emergency 911 Police Local Non-Emergency (770) 536-8812 Report a street light out (770) 536-2415—Please have the number on the pole ready when calling
Fun Activities................................................. 6 Article............................................................ 8 Frequent violations reminders........................ 9
Jackson EMC outages (800) 245-4044 or Outage.jacksonemc.com
Donuts for Dad.............................................. 9
Gainesville Water (770) 535-6878
Muffins for Moms........................................ 11
Gainesville Sanitation 770-532-0493
ABOUT THE WATER WHEEL MAGAZINE The Water Wheel Magazine is provided at no cost to our Community and is printed and mailed to each resident from advertising profits. Support the advertisers who make this newsletter a possibility for each resident every quarter.If you would like to contribute to its contents, please contact Ruth Banford
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The Waterwheel is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Mundy Mill Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.
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Easter Egg Hunt........................................... 10
White Oak Pool Opening............................ 11 Best Landscape Yards.................................... 12 Ladies Luncheon.......................................... 12 Recipe Corner.............................................. 13 Neighborly Offers........................................ 14 Sanitation Calendar...................................... 15
Mundy Mill Homeowners Association Managed by: FirstService Residential
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The Heart of the Problem: Why a Blue Ribbon is Not Always First Place As we conclude Men’s Health Month, our thoughts typically include the blue ribbons that bring awareness to prostate cancer. Blue ribbons honor those currently battling and those who have survived prostate cancer. Since cancer is the #2, cause of death for all men, recognizing blue ribbons is important. However, as a cardiologist, we know that the causes of death in men vary depending on age and that the #1 cause of death in men (and women) is heart disease. According to the most recent national vital statistics report from 2018, by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 28.4% of deaths in men followed by cancer at 22.5%. Not surprisingly, in the “machoman” age range of less than 45, the #1 cause of death is accidents. Just as accidents are preventable, so too are early deaths from heart disease. The major risk factors for developing heart disease include male gender, age, family history, smoking, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, being overweight or obese, and diabetes mellitus. We are born with the first three of these risk factors and they cannot be changed. Importantly, the remaining risk factors are modifiable with lifestyle changes. Simply put, stop smoking, eat a low-fat low-cholesterol diet, get daily exercise, achieve your ideal body weight, and stay on your medicines. These lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Allison Dupont, MD
So while we honor the blue ribbons let us not forget that the #1 cause of death in men is heart disease and stroke and let’s all vow to do something about it!
Mark E. Leimbach, MD
J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD
Cindy L. Grines, MD Heather Westmoreland, MD
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A Message from the Manager What a busy year this has been so far. Getting all three (3) pools ready for the summer, cleaning and repairing pool houses, pavilions, gazebos, playgrounds and parking lots. We also have a newly built Little Library at the large playground for all to enjoy! This will surely withstand the harsh elements Georgia has in store for us. Be sure to enjoy it and care for it with the love that was shown in the building of this Little Library. Matt Wallace from DIA Home Improvements and Renovations has really done an excellent job on all of these projects. The little hand prints on the Library are his granddaughters. How sweet is that!
We love our community! If you have any creative ideas for our community, we would love to hear from you!
If you happen to see Mr. Wallace when he is in the neighborhood, feel free to say hello! Mr. Wallace has also done some work for owner’s here in the community.
Safety in our Community As we would all like to keep Mundy Mill safe. There are a few things that you can do as a part of the community. Street Light Outages If you see a street light out, it is a simple fix. Jackson EMC has a hotline to report street light outages. Simply get the number off of the pole that is out and call (770) 536-2415. They will take the information and then dispatch someone to come and fix the light.
We would also like to give a shout out to Akins Lawn Care, our new landscapers. John Akins is the owner. They had quite a mess on their hands from the previous landscapersCall andtoday have now for gotten a free everything under control and are keeping everything looking great!
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If you see an issue around the community, let us know and John will be more than happy to come out and correct it. Also, if you have any questions regarding your own landscaping, Expires 3/31/19 John will be more than happy to talk to you. John can be reached at (678) 943-3322.
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LIFEGUARDS & GATE MONITORS WANTED
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We strive to create “customers for life” and believe that each patient deserves the extra care and attention that we would want for our own family members.
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If you or someone you know is looking for a great summer job, AMS Pools will be hiring lifeguards and gate monitors for the rest of the 2022 pool season. Day time, evening, and weekend shifts will be available.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY—SEPTEMBER 2022
Holidays July 2022 4th - Fourth of July
September 2022 5th - Labor Day 11th - Patriot Day 22nd - Fall Begins
SUMMER FUN ACTITIVITES FANTASTIC FOURTH CELEBRATION
GEORGIA JAM 2022
FRI—TUES, JULY 1-5 | 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
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SAT, AUGUST 27 | 1:00 PM—11:00 PM GAS SOUTH ARENA, 6400 SUGARLOAF PARKWAY, DULUTH, GA 30097
ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS
GEORGIA MOUNTIAN FAIR FRI—SAT | AUGUST 19-27 | 2:00 PM—9:00 PM
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VOLUNTEER A GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY MEALS ON WHEELS
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MUNDY MILL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PITCH IN AND PICK UP LITTER Keep Mundy Mill looking beautiful Enjoy making a difference, getting exercise, getting to know people better, and having cleaner surroundings. Let’s do this together. Two (2) owners of the community have begun a group to walk together and gather discarded trash from passing vehicles, specifically on Millside Parkway. They want to do their part for this community and were hoping other owners/residents would like to do their part as well in keeping the community looking beautiful.
Dog Is Literally The Cutest Home Depot Employee Ever By Lily Feinn
“She finds who needs her and gives them that smile”
even a picture of her in the break room.
When Heaven first went to live with Jackie Rakers, she was scared of everything.
“She walks around minding her own business and then suddenly insists on meeting someone, ” Rakers said. “She just sits and stares. They always end up saying how they needed that pick-me-up. It’s like she has a sense of who needs to be shown they are loved that day — and one of her favorite places to do that is Home Depot!”
And while she may not be an official employee, when she’s at her favorite store, she offers excellent customer service.
The scruffy rescue puppy from Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter had had a rough start to life and was nervous around strangers and loud noises.
Heaven loves running errands with her mom, and everywhere they go, she finds someone having a rough day who needs her smile.
Luckily, her mom found the perfect place to help her come out of her shell — Home Depot.
“She was scared of everything, but with a lot of training and patience, she learned to trust, and now it’s like she pays it forward,” Rakers said. “She finds who needs her and gives them that smile and a cuddle.”
“The Home Depot runs started as a way to help her with her fears,” Rakers told The Dodo. “She was nervous about new places and new sounds, so we’d go for five minutes and she’d get all the treats. Then we started going longer and longer and exposing her to more and more things within the store. ” The large, dog-friendly store was perfect place for Heaven to socialize, and the pup was such a good girl on her visits that she earned her own tiny employee apron. Now, Heaven knows when the apron comes out, she’s about to go to her favorite place. “I keep it in the car so we are always ready,” Rakers said. “As soon as she can tell we enter the parking lot, she just quivers until I put [the apron] on her and then takes off towards “work.” “She walks around like she owns the place,” Rakers added.
The only downside of all their Home Depot runs is that every time they visit, Rakers comes up with a new home improvement project. But all the retail therapy is worth it when she sees how happy Heaven is and how far she’s come. “She’s the perfect example of what happens when you meet someone where they are at and love unconditionally,” Rakers said. “She went from so scared and so sad to the happiest dog.”
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Heaven has become a bit of a celebrity at her local Home Depot, where all the staff knows her by name, and there’s
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MUNDY MILL • TRASHCANS
FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS
We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are:
Trashcans and Recycling cans must be stored out of view from the street or neighboring properties.
• EXTERIOR OF HOME
Please keep your property in a clean, well-kept manner (yard tools, debris, etc. should be removed promptly). This is including the rear of your home when your yard is visible from any street or neighboring property. The exterior of your home (including the roof) should not have any rotting wood, missing shutters, peeling paint, mold or any other unsightly conditions;
• LAWNS
Please ensure that your lawn has been properly treated for weeds and fertilized; lawn maintenance should occur on a regular basis and your lawn and landscape beds should be free of weeds and grass and enough pine straw or mulch should be installed at least twice per year;
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• VEHICLES AND PARKING
Vehicles must be parked in garages or driveways and may not be parked elsewhere on the property. There is no parking on the streets. Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles are considered a nuisance and must be removed.
• YARD SIGNS
Yard signs are not permitted unless otherwise authorized by the HOA. If you have a contractor working on your home, please make sure they do not place a sign in your yard.
• PETS
All pets should be leashed or otherwise controlled by the owner when outside a home and shall not be allowed to become a nuisance by barking or other acts. Owners must clean up after their pets.
• ARCHITECTURAL MODIFICATIONS
Please submit a modification request for any changes to the exterior of your home.
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Happy Easter!
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Grand Opening of the new White Oak Pool/Amenity Area
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2022 BEST LANDSCAPED WINNERS! 4361 Birch Meadow The Downs Family
4472 Clubside Drive The Szokolay Family
4728 Lost Creek The Richards Family
Every month, Mundy Mill has a ladies luncheon. Information on the ladies luncheon is posted on Facebook and Nextdoor by Shari Lunsford. Join the Mundy Mill ladies luncheon and meet some new neighbors and have a great time!
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SUMMER RECIPES Recipes by the Recipe Critic
GRILLED HAWAIIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN IN FOIL Ingredients • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts • 1 cup BBQ Sauce • 1 (15-ounce) Can Pineapple Slices (including juice) • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce • 1 teaspoon Garlic • 1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into cubes • 2 medium Zucchini, sliced • Green Onions (for garnish) Instructions 1. Heat grill to medium heat. Cut 4 sheets, enough to wrap the chicken and veggies, of heavy duty foil. Place chicken on center of aluminum foil and divide the veggies and add 2-3 pineapple slices into each packet. 2. In a bowl, whisk together bbq sauce, juice from the can of pineapple slices, soy sauce, and garlic. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the sauce on the chicken and make sure to reserve about ¼ cup. 3. Place chicken packets onto grill and grill for 13-15 minutes flipping at about 7 minutes. To serve carefully open packets, baste with reserved sauce, and garnish with green onions.
PEACH CRISP Ingredients • PEACH FILLING • 2 lbs peaches peeled, cored, and sliced about ¼” thick • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon salt • CRISP TOPPING • ¾ cup all purpose flour • 1 cup old fashioned oats • ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into 8 pieces Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375F and lightly butter the sides and bottom of an 8x8 glass baking dish. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, stir together peaches, sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pour into prepared baking dish. 3. In another bowl, prepare your crisp topping by whisking together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or a pair of knives to cut the butter into the mixture until the mix- ture begins to clump together. Sprinkle evenly over peach filling. 4. Transfer to 375F oven and cook 35-40 minutes or until peaches are bubbling and crisp topping is golden brown. 5. Enjoy warm, preferably topped with vanilla ice cream.
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Karen’s Tote-All Solutions
Mundy Mill is a community of families. If you have a particular job or certain skill that you can offer at a discounted rate to your community neighbors, we’d love to know what it is and advertise it in our newsletter. The following categories are: Babysitting • Care Giver—Experienced • Tutoring Service • Music Lessons • General Yard Maintenance • Swimming Lesson • General Maintenance (fix it) Plumbing Services • Contracting Services • Pet Sitting
Karen Swager - Thirty-One Senior Consultant Need a linen closet, pantry, kid’s room, or garage organized, or would you prefer more sustainable solutions for shopping or even purse organization? Call me for a consultation 706-499-0078 or visit my website at www. mythirtyone.com/karenswager
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Power Washing Jim Jochum jimjoch@aol.com
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Jewelry Consultant Offering jewelry shopping appointments; Gift Services for special occasions; consultations, parties, and more! Nathan and Joyce Shipp natsblingdom@gmail.com
MaryKay Beauty Consultant & Advanced Color Consultant Offering Free Facials, Gift Services for special occasions; Makeovers; Foundation Matching; Age–fighting skincare; color consultations, parties and more! Nathan and Joyce Shipp bownjyshipp@yahoo.com
Computer Services & Training Krisanna Spinato spinatoltd626@gmail.com
Want to PLACE your services here?
Contact Ruth Banford at ruth.banford@fsresidential.com.
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GREAT ADVENTURES START HERE From the excitement of delivery to the first embrace, welcoming your child into the world is the beginning of one of life’s greatest adventures. Soon, your new baby is meeting siblings and loved ones and, before you know it, you’re celebrating even more firsts – a first birthday, first trip to the beach and first day of school. Start the adventure here.
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