Windermere Leaflet November 2019 by The Times

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Inside this Issue Annual Meeting 5 Results Sip n Shop 7 Tennis News 8 Holiday 15 Celebration Santa Photos 16 Calendar 18 Trunk or Treat 20 Photos

What is the #1 indicator of long-term success?

Join us for Open House and find out! Kinder - 5th Grade Open House Saturday, November 9th 9:00am-10:30am Lower School Building

Peek into PreK & Kinder Open House Tuesday, November 12th 9:00am-10:30am Lower School Building

Middle School Open House Thursday, November 21st 9:00am-10:30am Upper School Gymnasium

955 Peachtree Parkway | Cumming, GA 30041 | 770 888 4477 | pinecrestacademy.org Located just 15 minutes from Windermere | RSVP: admissions@pinecrestacademy.org

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Become a 2020 Sponsor Today! Are you interested in advertising your business within your community? CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR NEW PROGRAM!

The earlier you sign up, the better the deal! For more details, please contact Jennifer Goodin at jennosman@aol.com or 678-480-4121.

OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire and Brittany Hawkins | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Josh Laskowski | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | windermeremanager@comcast.net After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-3087 (24 hr)

STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/content/storm-center

STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Forsyth County: 770-781-2155 dwburney@forsythco.com.

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The Windermere Leaflet 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 Windermere 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. Magazine design by Kerri Ivie.

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The Lodge at Windermere 2019 LODGE RENTALS Please note that the 2019 rental calendar is now available for bookings. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed CLICK HERE TO agreements and full payment CHECK AVAILABILITY is required to schedule all dates.

2020 LODGE RENTALS

Please note that the 2020 rental calendar will be available for bookings after January 1, 2020. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates. January (only) 2020 dates can be scheduled beginning December 1, 2019.

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

A Message from the Association Manager MAILBOXES

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: GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

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Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup. www.WindermereCommunity.net

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION LAWNS

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

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2019 ANNUAL MEETING

View the R E S U LT S Survey Results

A Message from the President

We would like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Meeting. A copy of the presentation given by the Board is available at the Windermere Community website at www.windermerecommunity. net. We were very pleased with the community participation in the submission of online proxies this year. There were 225 proxies cast for a total of 17.6% of the households in Windermere.

Want to check out the results from the recent surveys sent out this year? You can check out the 2019 Community Rating Survey and Pickleball Survey Results on the website! Simply log in to www.windermerecommunity.net

Over the coming weeks, the new Board will be familiarizing itself not only with the accomplishments of the past, but more importantly, the work yet to be done. We encourage you to share your ideas for the community. Please send them to our property manager and she will share them with the Board. Another great way to get involved is to volunteer to serve on a committee! If you are interested in serving, please contact the designated Chairperson.

Board of Directors: Craig Holmes , President Maureen Brown, Vice President Liaison to the Lodge and Social Committees Jim Durgin, Treasurer Liaison to the Finance Committee Amy Morrison, Secretary Liaison to the Tennis Committee Richard Tidwell, Member at Large Liaison to the Pool and Swim Team Committees Drew Cerruti, Member at Large Liaison to the Landscape and Beautification Committees

If you do not have a login, be sure to create an account so you can view private documents on the website! Once you are logged in, click on the RESOURCE CENTER tab which will take you to the Resource Center Page. Then click on BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOURCES. There you will find the survey results as well!

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Monica Hachem, Member at Large Liaison to the ARC Committee

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Please join me in congratulating our newest Board members! Craig Holmes, Windermere HOA President

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TENNIS NEWS

Adult Clinic (for New & Beginner Players) Do you want to learn how to play tennis? Exercise AND have fun? Meet new friends? Then join us for our new Adult Clinic on Friday, August 2nd from 10:45-12 pm at the Windermere tennis courts. Don’t have a racquet? Not to worry…we have racquets you can demo to see what fits you best. This class is for those interested in being introduced to the game and for those on beginner teams who feel Open Drills may be too advanced for them. Please register through our new reservation app, Kourts.com. Cost will be $16 per session for residents and $18 for non-residents who play on a Windermere ALTA team. If you have any questions, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378.

Interested in Adult Drills at Windermere? Get the most bang for your buck and join the Adult Academy. The cost to register is $95 per month and includes unlimited open drills. Please remember to RSVP on the Kourts app for each drill in order to allow for the proper ratio of coaches to players. Here is the weekly drills schedule. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 if you have questions. Monday..................9-10:30am...............Ladies Open Drill Friday....................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill Saturday................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill

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Junior Tennis at Windermere Pee Wee classes for our 5-7 year old hitters is held on Thursday from 4:30-5:15. We run, we hit balls, we throw balls, we make lots of noise and have fun. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $60. 13 and Under and Junior Academy classes are held Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for beginners and those considering making tennis one of their afternoon activities. Fun and activity is the main objective. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days.

Need Your Racquet Strung? Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents. Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places. Contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information

High School drills are held Monday and Wednesday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for the high school aged player interested in playing on their school team. Each drill features a tactical, technical and competitive component. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 with any questions.

Windermere Tennis has transitioned to a

NEW court reservation system

Windermere has transitioned our court reservation system to Kourts.com. This new app will allow you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www.windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the new Kourts app. We encourage you to go ahead and download the app and sign up. Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw

Want to Stay Connected to Windermere Tennis? Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts. Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!

If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

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AVOIDING

HOME STRESS

Is it possible the holidays are here already? It simply cannot be true…weren’t we just water-skiing last weekend? Now Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which for us means that our home will be full of food, laughter…and, well, lots of extra people! This season of celebration is one our family deeply cherishes, but let’s be honest: the holidays can also be stressful! So, while we could talk all day about holiday decoration, we’d rather address this fundamental issue: avoiding holiday home stress! We can’t give you any advice on how to handle family dynamics, but we can give you an easy to-do list on some home maintenance and improvement items that will help you and your guest feel more at ease this season: 1. Welcome your guests by making the entry ways of your home, both your foyer and exterior walkways as inviting as possible! • If you’re like us, your coat closet is already packed to the brim leaving little to no space for your company. Go ahead and move extra coats, umbrellas and such to back rooms. Add back enough empty hangers to accommodate all your guests. • Clear the pathway to your home. Start with cutting back dead limbs on trees or bushes and especially if they interfere with walkway traffic. • Light the way! Lighting at landing areas is essential. The overall goal is to cast a wide pool of light that illuminates the entry, banishes dark corners, and casts a warm glow that highlights the architecture of your home. Take a look at your front porch in the evening…It might be time to replace that fixture! Also check the wattage of your entry and foyer bulbs to see if you can increase the illumination. 2. Stock the cabinets! When planning for overnight company, grab a few extra toiletries the next time you’re at the store. An extra toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, or razor would be greatly appreciated by your guest who forgot to throw theirs in the bags during the chaos of packing! Another couple of great

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things to leave in the guest room is an extra cell phone charger, Wi-Fi (or other necessary) passwords, and bottled waters. 3. Avoid disaster! Service the most utilized systems and appliances in your home. Think about your worst entertaining nightmare…an overflowing toilet, YIKES! If you have a slowmoving toilet drain or one that’s prone to clog, act now before your guests arrive! Surprisingly, there have been recent innovation in toilets…both in their flushing capacity and in their ease of installation. So fixing the problem may or may not require a plumber depending on your skillset. The other appliances on the top of our pre-holiday inspections are the dishwasher and garbage disposal. We need those in prime working condition for turkey day! Chip and Pauli Wade, DIY experts and HGTV hosts, are the owners of Wade Works Creative, a cross-over Architecture & Design Firm + Real Estate Brokerage based here in North Atlanta. To learn more, visit: www.wadeworkscreatie.com

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Happy Thanksgiving!

1631 Hutton Place Active

5505 Kingsley Manor Active

6105 Malloway Court Under Contract

1413 Elgin Way Just Sold

5600 Lancashire Lane Under Contract in less than a month / Just Sold

3775 Sweeting Street Under Contract in 1 Day / Just Sold

1642 Hutton Place Under Contract in 13 Days / Sold

1421 Elgin Way Under contract in 7 days / Sold

8009 Allerton Lane Under Contract in 3 Days / Sold

5501 Kingsley Manor Under Contract in 2 Days / Sold

3980 Stanley Road Under Contract in 2 Days / Sold

7037 Bennington Lane Under Contract Before Listing / Sold

2076 Grangehill Way Under Contract Before Listing / Sold

2540 Goodrick Lane Under Contract Before Listing / Just Sold

2345 Gladstone Place Just Sold

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

May we give thanks for the things we have and the people we love.

The Hidden Costs Of Selling Your Home The Silicon Valley Way By Stephanie Patterson | Cole Team Real Estate with Compass Getting your home sold in just one day with multiple offers might sound too good to be true, but these days there are many start-ups and tech-backed companies promising to do just that. They guarantee a sale in a certain time period, buy the house directly from you, or offer a platform where you accept and review online bids from buyers. It sounds like a dream come true, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out and has some serious hidden costs. Hidden Cost #1: Low-Ball Offers — If your down payment was less than 20%, your loan likely came with private mortgage insurance that has added a little extra to your monthly payment. If you now have at least 20% equity in your home, you can refinance your loan in order to remove the PMI. If you don’t have at least 20% equity yet, it might be worth waiting a little bit longer. The Scenario: You’ve Just Made A Big Investment It’s A Sign To: Stay Put — The main reason why most sellers choose to list with a real estate agent is to maximize the value of their homes, and the data backs this up. According to NAR, the average “For Sale By Owner” sales price is significantly lower ($185,000) than the average price of a home represented by an agent ($245,000). This is because a real estate agent who is immersed in their local market understands how to price a home properly, utilize staging to show off the home’s best features, make expert recommendations on any fixes that could be made to get a higher value, and negotiate with the buyer’s agent so you don’t end up cutting the price in order for the buyer to commit. For flat-fee platforms, the offers you receive depend on how many people can actually see your home. One reviewer reported getting few showings and only receiving one offer, which was well below other properties in her neighborhood. With companies that offer to buy your home outright, you may not receive the full value of your home. Even worse, you may not even receive an offer at all. For instance, your home could fall outside of what their algorithm deems valuable, like if your home was built before 1960. If you’re okay with losing out on potential profit or receive an offer

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you want to accept, you still have to consider fees. Though your fee will vary, the average is around 8-9%, which is more than the average real estate agent fee. It doesn’t stop there. One seller reviewing their experience with Opendoor reported being hit with repair costs and other hidden fees, including $8,000 in fees added an hour before he was closing on his property. Another seller reviewed their experience with Opendoor and shared how an inspector stated it would cost $200 to replace 3 light bulbs in their home. Hidden Cost #2: No Human Contactl — If you’re the type of person who lets every call go to voicemail, this problem can sound like a positive. But consider the fact that when you sell your home, you’re probably going to want someone to call if your listing contains a bunch of errors and takes six weeks to show up on their website. Even worse: when any messages you send about those issues go unanswered. When selling to a company that buys your home outright, the relationship can end as soon as you accept their offer. One seller who reviewed her experience with Opendoor detailed how she was charged $400 to take the trash out of her house. Hidden Cost #3: Unexpected Surprises — The main issue a seller will run into is a lack of one-on-one representation. For example, when you list with a service like Purple Bricks that promises to sell your home for a flat fee, you’re matched with an “area expert” who may be stretched for time. In the end, the “Silicon Valley” way of selling a home isn’t for everyone. If you’re thinking about making your next move, start by getting in touch with a real estate agent to learn more about what you can expect from the selling process.

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Winter Wonderland Thursday, December 5th (5-7pm) The event that your family looks forward to all year is almost here! As always, we will have a Winter Wonderland in Windermere with snow machines where you can capture magical photos of your kids playing in the SNOW! This year we have a new activity that is sure to wow EVERYONE, no matter your age! Have you ever seen a CAMEL face to face? If not, be sure to come to the event to grab a photo with these beautiful animals! We will also have TRAIN RIDES, SANTA available for pictures, and lots of Holiday TREATS & CRAFTS! MORE DETAILS TO COME! Also, this year we are supporting a special charity called The Place of Forsyth! We are asking for unwrapped toys for all ages! Please see more details below. Each year in Forsyth County, hundreds of parents struggle to make the holidays special for their families! Help bring holiday joy and the spirit of the season to those in need by contributing to the 5th Annual The Place Holiday House. The Place Holiday House is a special place where parents can shop for gifts for their children at no cost. Last year gifts were provided for approximately 2,064 children, ages infant through 18. Donations for all ages will be collected at Windermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Celebration on December 5th. Items should be unwrapped and in new condition with the exception of good condition bicycles and gaming systems (please no iTunes gift cards or stuffed animals). Items can be dropped off at the Windermere Lodge during the Holiday Celebration December 5th from 5:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00PM.

FOR INFORMATION on how you, your family, your work, or your place of worship can get involved, please visit www.theplaceofforsyth.org/ holidayhouse. If you have any questions, please contact Naomi at HolidayHouse@theplaceofforsyth.org or call 770-887-1098.

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Active Clubs

JIU JITSU CLUB We are starting the Windermere Jiu Jitsu club. Men and women can come train with us for the following reasons: · Effective self-defense · Increased physical fitness · Mentally stimulating and challenging · Relieve stress · Expand your comfort zone. You can learn more about it online, or just come join us and see how much fun you can have. Classes will be weekly, and free of charge. The schedule is still in development, but will start very soon. For information, call Richard Clark at 678-689-5171. You can also email me at juniordrums@ hotmail.com

COUPLES BRIDGE: Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386. LADIES BRIDGE: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome some new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-341-6848. WINE CLUB: Meets monthly at the Lodge. RSVP required. For more information please contact Frances Page at francespage1002@gmail.com for more details! LADIES BUNCO: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at the Lodge. Please contact Katherine Mankin at katandart@hotmail.com for more details!

LOOKING TO START A NEW CLUB? Contact windermereactivities@comcast.net

SANTA PHOTOS In and Out Photos will be back again this year to take Santa Photos at the Lodge. You will be provided a Professional Photo CD the day of your shoot. To sign up, please CLICK HERE or contact In and Out Photo directly at 770-889-7305. You will receive your CD of photos before you leave that day. You will be able to use the CD to print your own pictures. Total Cost: $80 paid to In and Out Photos.

THESE ARE THE DATES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE AT THE LODGE: Saturday, November 9 Sunday, November 10

**Additional times can be added if there is a demand. Please contact In and Out for available times. Time slots are first come first serve so please sign up early!

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PAST EVENT

Trunk or Treat!

Who was brave enough to visit the Haunted House at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat? This event became an instant favorite of the families in Windermere! If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t checked out our facebook page, be sure to join the group and check it out so you can see more pictures of this great event!

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A Corporate Focus on Education Forsyth County Schools are among the best in the state—boasting the highest average SAT scores in the state, highest ACT scores of any metro Atlanta school and the highest financial efficiency rate of any system in Georgia. Since 2012 the Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Forsyth County Schools to offer the Principal for a Day Program. Presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the program provides local business executives, public officials and community leaders with an oppor¬tunity to shadow a principal at a local county school. “[This] really gets me excited! To learn what [schools] are doing to continuously better themselves but also, what they are doing to partner with our business community to grow the workforce we need and to be better positioned for the future,” commented Adi Patel of Edward Jones, during his past shadowing experience. This year’s Principal for a Day Orientation Breakfast will take place on November 6th at 7:30 a.m. at the Forsyth County Board of Education Building. The event allows local business and community leaders to meet the principals that they will shadow. All of the principals and participants will reunite on December 12th at 11:30 a.m. for a Celebration Luncheon at the Forsyth Conference Center. To find out how to participate in the 2020 Principal for a Day program contact Jason Lastinger at jlastinger@cummingforsythchamber.org. National Manufacturing Day in FoCo The Chamber of Commerce once again partnered with the Forsyth County Schools’ College and Career Development Department and local manufacturers to involve high school students in National Manufacturing Day 2019: September 22

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25th. Students from all Forsyth County high schools spent National Manufacturing Day touring the local operations of many manufacturers. The local manufacturers included GAF Materials Corp., a roofing and building materials manufacturer; Atlanta Caseworks, a commercial cabinets and custom casework manufacturer; TUV SUD, a manufacturing inspection and product certification company; American BOA, a metal bellows, metal expansion joints and flexible metal hose manufacturer; Panduit, a network infrastructure and industrial electrical wiring manufacturer; Swagelok, a manufacturer of gas and fluid systems components; Gant Medical, a dental and surgical bibs manufacturer; and Specialty Appliances, a full service orthodontic laboratory. Each group of students toured these companies to draw attention to the many rewarding, high-paying careers available in the manufacturing industry and to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy. The students spent the day visiting multiple manufacturers before

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FORSYTH COUNTY and after enjoying a lunch and a college fair at the Forsyth Conference Center. The face of modern-day manufacturing is an important element in local workforce development, and the Chamber is proud to partner with local companies investing in the future of our region. Encompass Health Announces Plans to Bring Rehabilitative Services to FoCo Encompass Health Corporation recently announced plans to expand its network of hospitals through the addition of a 50bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Cumming, Georgia. The hospital, which is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2020, will be located on 9.2 acres at 1165 Sanders Road in Cumming. It will provide comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients overcoming a variety of debilitating illnesses and injuries such as stroke and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. “Cumming and the surrounding area is growing rapidly with other healthcare services and hospitals expanding to meet healthcare needs. This new rehabilitation hospital will help meet the growing demand for a hospital level of intensive physical rehabilitation making access to care

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much more manageable for patients and families in need,” said Linda Wilder, president of Encompass Health’s southeast region. “The new rehabilitation hospital will become part of Encompass Health’s integrated delivery network of hospitals and home health locations with three hospitals and 22 home health locations throughout Georgia. Our services are focused on not only returning complex patients to their home following significant illness or injury, but helping them remain home through coordinated and connected care.” The hospital will have a large therapy gym, advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, cafeteria and dining room, in-house pharmacy and courtyard. The project will bring approximately 91 full-time jobs to the community.

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Danger Foods for our Pets

I have covered this subject before, but feel it is definitely worth reminding everyone again! Certain foods that are good for us can be dangerous and even toxic to our pets. Please protect your dogs and cats by NOT letting them get their paws on the following foods. Also, preach this to your kids who may think “Rover” can get anything! Chocolate - Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmia and seizures and can even be fatal due to an ingredient called theobromine. The darker the chocolate and the smaller the dog, the greater the danger. Consult your veterinarian if consumed. Fatty Foods - Gravy and high fat foods such as cheeseburgers, bacon and fried foods lead to vomiting, diarrhea and gas and may result in pancreatitis and gastrointestinal issues. Fat Trimmings & Bones - Can cause liver and pancreas problems. Better to never give your pup bones. Cooked ones are more likely to splinter and sharp pieces can tear his digestive organs and cause internal bleeding. Onions and Garlic - Can be lethal due to ingredients called thiosulphate which can damage your pet’s red blood cells and cause anemia. This is found in onions, shallots, chives and onion powder.... and especially potent in garlic. Nuts - Can cause seizures, lethargy, vomiting, loss of muscle control. Mushrooms - Remove wild ones from your yard. They typically cause the most harm. Even a few bites can cause

seizures and vomiting. Avocado - The large pit can become lodged in his stomach, esophagus or intestinal tract. Raw Fish - May contain harmful bacteria leading to food poisoning. Salt - a pretzel or chip here and there is pretty harmless, but large quantities of salt leads to salt poisoning affecting the neurological system - seizures and brain swelling. Be sure to monitor your pet at the beach since drinking salt water is a common because of salt poisoning. BEWARE also of fruit with pits, grapes, raisins, yeast, rhubarb, nutmeg, sugar substitutes. Also consuming milk, cheese, ice cream or yogurt can result in diarrhea and other issues. BEVERAGES Alcohol - NOT EVEN SMALL AMOUNTS. This can lead to poisoning. Even mouthwash and fermented foods. Caffeine - This stimulant can damage the nervous system, heart and other organs. In addition, tea and soda are off limits.

The best RULE OF THUMB.... simply give your dog and cat pet food made just for them! And please call your vet quickly if any of the above is consumed.

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work? Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval? Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order. If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission. Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission. At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed. Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter. Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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