HOMETOWN HERALD
October 2020
The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association
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Welcome
Welcome to Our Newest Residents Dewey and Lisa Bozella Jody Brown Nyambura and Emerson Denny Marcelo Etcheverry Clinton Jameson Hee Soon Kim Marion Martin Erika Medina Ingrid Medina Melo Louis and Francine Roberts Armando Rodriguez Laura Seybold
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DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Jerry Hanes Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Bill Jennings Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Allan Tucker Member at Large: Karen Taylor Like Hamilton Mill, A Hometown on Facebook
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Residents can sign-up for a time slot online. You must have a reservation to attend. Masks are highly recommended at this event. Be on the lookout for more info on how to sign up via the weekly emails!
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
SHABEN & ASSOCIATES
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
Emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Headquarters............................770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail..............................770.619.6500 County Courthouse..............................770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office...............................770.962.4390 Poison Control......................................404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters.................................678.518.5018 Station 18.............................................678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................770.995.6855 Property Tax..........................................770.822.8800 Voter Registration.................................770.226.7210 Animal Control.....................................770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services......................770.822.8850
Email: hmillevents@gmail.com
UTILITIES
ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Property Manager: Maureen Murphy CORPORATE OFFICE (for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)
Shaben Main Office: 770.271.2252 After Hours Emergency: 770.271.2252 P.O. Box 3189 Suwanee, GA 30024-0989
You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event. TENNIS SHOP
Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY
Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE
Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk. MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K • Sign Kwik 770.623.1669 • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678.551.8591 • Addresses of Distinction: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association. AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT
Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to goodstanding residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. LOST DOG/CATS/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES
If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770.513.5100 to report your lost pet or if a dangerous pet is running loose.
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Gwinnett Co. Solid Waste Mgnt............770.822.7141 Water Resources..................................678.376.6700 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School................ 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org
Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org
Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org
Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Hebron Christian Academy..................770.962.9250 Dacula Classical Academy.................678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770.338.7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy...............678.745.4121 Greater Atlanta Christian......................770.243.2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE
Gwinnett Medical Center.....................678.312.1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470.326.7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center.....770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care...........770.848.6195 RECREATION
Community After Hours emergency....404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).......678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center.........770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Dear Hamilton Mill Residents,
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TEAM UPDATE: We would like to welcome Heather Bieber from Shaben and Associates to the Hamilton Mill team! She will be assisting our onsite Property Manager, Maureen Murphy, at the office at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Be sure to come by and say hello!
We will miss Chris Shanks after four years of service in our neighborhood. We wish him the best of luck in his new role! GROUNDS AND FACILITIES UPDATE: The six entrances and exits to the following neighborhoods will be redesigned and receive a fresh look this fall: Brookside, Fairpointe, Hill Grove, Woodlawn, Lake Forest and Stonewood. Check out the renderings for an idea of what to expect. REMINDERS: Political signs, banners, and flags can only be displayed 2 weeks before the election and must be removed immediately after. Halloween Decorations can only be on display starting October 1 and must be removed immediately after October 31.
2021 Hamilton Mill Graduation Banners As we begin a new school year, we are also gearing up to celebrate our Hamilton Mill 2021 Graduating High School Seniors! The Graduation Banner Subcommittee will be having a meeting on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:00pm in the Lakeview Conference Room. We will be discussing the graduation banner process and will start a list of residents interested in being the representative/contact person for each of our neighborhoods.
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If you are interested in volunteering for your neighborhood, please plan on attending this meeting. Send an email to congratz. grad@gmail.com and include your name, neighborhood, and contact information. One group graduation banner is allowed per neighborhood entrance. Thank you! Jacqueline Johnson
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Speed Kills Fellow Homeowners, While most of us have heard the term “Speed Kills” we typically associate that to interstate driving and the deaths that occur from speeding and reckless drivers. However, speeding can also kill the value of home sales in more ways that many people are aware of. There are neighborhoods that develop bad reputations based on the number of people that speed through those areas. I am quite certain that none of us would like Hamilton Mill to be one of those “speeding” neighborhoods. We have always had a problem with speeders on the parkway. Part of that issue is that our parkway is used by many neighborhoods around us as a route to get to I-85. My hope is that the new interchange being built on Gravel Springs will alleviate the traffic on the parkway and subsequently the number of speeders will also be reduced. You too can do your part here by managing your speed on the parkway. Unfortunately, the parkway is not the only area of our neighborhood where speed is a problem. In recent months I have had numerous residents express their concern about people speeding through our internal neighborhoods like Treybyrne and Millwater Crossing. I have heard reports of people driving 45-50 mph in these areas; well above the posted 25 mph speed limit. We all need to be diligent in monitoring our speed throughout the neighborhood. I cringe when thinking of a potential home buyer standing outside of a home making the decision that Hamilton Mill is not the place to live because, at that time, a neighbor zooms by at twice the speed limit of a local street. In general, if you wouldn’t want someone speeding by your house then you shouldn’t speed by theirs.
Regarding the “reckless driving” aspect we also have an increasing number of golf carts throughout our community that are now being driven by kids. On numerous occasions I have personally witnessed golf carts that were not being driven safely, had too many children in the cart, or had children who were standing up in them. Many people are not aware that to drive a golf cart you either need to have a valid license (if you are alone) or be older than 12 AND be accompanied by a valid driver over the age of 18. You may also not be aware that, according to GA code, “No person shall drive any vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized driveway”. In other words, golf carts are meant for roadways, not sidewalks, and are subject to the laws of the road. I highly encourage everyone who owns a golf cart to read up on and be completely aware of the laws and restrictions for these types of vehicles. A good high-level article on this subject can be found at https://golfcarts.org/georgia-golf-cart-and-lsv-laws/. As President of the HOA my commitment to our homeowners is that our Board of Directors will continue to monitor both the speeding and golf cart issues and will discuss what remediation tactics we can employ to help ensure the safety of our residents as well as the value of our homes. You can do your part by watching your speed, ensuring your children aren’t speeding and ensuring you and your children are obeying traffic laws written for golf carts and low speed vehicles. Thanks for listening and helping take ownership of these two important topics. Regards, Jerry Hanes, HOA President October 2020 | HOMETOWN HERALD | 7
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TENNIS NEWS
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WINTER LEAGUES ARE FORMING NOW! If you are not currently on an ALTA Mixed Doubles or USTA Team, please contact the shop for more information on how to join the fun.
KAYLA BUI MENTAL TOUGHNESS The mental aspect of the game is one of the hardest to train. Self-discipline is essential to stay on the right path and Kayla is a great example of staying on the right path. The growth she has made over the summer is a testament of her disciplined efforts. This has earned her several mindset badges and a spot on this month’s Junior Spotlight. Kayla, thank you for your efforts. Keep it up!
PRIVATE LESSONS Contact the Tennis Shop to connect with one of our highly experienced pros and work on those problem areas or develop a new shot!
Junior Summer Program WE HAVE GROUPS AND LEVELS FOR ALL PLAYERS! ALL PROGRAMS ARE BILLED MONTHLY. Contact the Tennis Shop to sign up Level 1: Little Tennis Ages: 5 –8 Time: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm Little Tennis Emphasizes: • Hand-eye coordination • Basic rules of the game • Basic stroke production • Racket maneuverability • Ball control and direction • Tennis rules and etiquette • Movement and footwork • Ball and racket contact point
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Level 2: New/Beginner/ Beginner-Intermediate Players Ages: 9+ Time: Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Level 2 Emphasizes: • Tennis fundamentals • Stroke production • Movement/Footwork and balance • Court awareness • Accuracy and consistency • Ball control
Level 3: BeginnerIntermediate/Intermediate/ Intermediate-Advanced Ages 9+ Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm Level 3 Emphasizes: • Accuracy and consistency • Speed and power • Agility, footwork and balance • Stroke production • Movement and court awareness • Net game and strategy • Serve development • Top/Under spin development • Ball control
TENNIS NEWS MARK YOUR CALENDAR
JUNIOR HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Wear your favorite Halloween costume and come out for some fun tennis and sweet treats!! Friday, October 30 5:00pm-6:30pm
ADULT TENNIS CLINICS: Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week. Friday: 9:30am-10:30am
October 16 – ALTA Winter Leagues Registration ends October 30 – Junior Halloween Carnival November 13 – Thanksgiving Tennis Round Robin
Get ready for the Summer with a new hat or t-shirt form the Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop!!
Men’s Drills High intensity Men’s drills Tuesday: 8:00pm-9:00pm Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00
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Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Sunday: 12:30pm-3:30pm milltennis@bellsouth.net 770-945-6452 @Hamiltonmill.Tennis @TennisAtHamiltonMill
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Halloween is a day many people, including adults and children, eagerly anticipate. Steeped in tradition, Halloween is a day that’s always good for a scare and, of course, some candy. Many Halloween traditions are rooted in customs from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain marked the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. Celts believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the dead was permeable on the night before the new year, when it was possible for ghosts to return and wreak havoc. Halloween 2020 will likely feel a little different than it’s been in years past, as a global pandemic has forced people to limit their interactions with those who live outside their homes. But even if trick-or-treating or other social gatherings are not possible, there are many ways to enjoy the Halloween festivities. BUILD A SAMHAIN BONFIRE Gather the supplies for a bonfire - albeit on a smaller scale. Light a fire in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace. While ancient Celts burned crops and other things as sacrifices to Celtic deities, your bonfire can be what you make of it. If you want some dramatic effect, the science resource ScienceStruck notes the addition of metal salts can change the color of flames in the fire. For example, iron fillings produce gold sparks and copper sulfate will make green flames. Wear costumes and make s’mores while around the Samhain fire. MAKE A WITCH’S BREW Images of witches stirring a bubbling cauldron are ubiquitous on Halloween. Families can create their own Halloween “spells” and mix up a batch of potion over a campfire or on the stove. It can be a favorite soup or stew recipe, or cocktails and mocktails for the kids. Here’s a recipe for “Witch’s Brew,” courtesy of the Food Network¨ and Sandra Lee. Pour one 6-ounce package of lime gelatin into a large bowl. Slowly stir in 2 cups boiling water. Stir for at least 2 minutes until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 3 cups chilled pineapple juice. Let cool to room temperature. Purchase a plastic cauldron from a party supply store and one block of dry ice. Break up the dry ice and place (using tongs or heavy-duty gloves) into the bottom of the cauldron. Pour a little water on top just to cover to get the ice to start “smoking.” Place a punch bowl that fits inside the cauldron on top of the dry ice. Pour the drink mixture in the punch bowl. Slowly add a two-liter bottle of chilled lemon lime soda or ginger ale. If desired, add two cups chilled vodka. Stir gently to mix. Enjoy. JACK-O’-LANTERN CARVING CONTEST Large turnips and potatoes were once reserved as canvases for Halloween jack-o’-lanterns, but pumpkins now are the gourd of choice. Ask neighbors if they would like to participate in the festivities and contribute toward supplies for a Halloween gift basket as a prize. Each household then carves a pumpkin and places it on their doorstep Halloween night. One person can serve as judge and choose the winner. Whoever is chosen gets the basket, which can be filled with treats and trinkets. Everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun even if they have to stay closer to home this year.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Save the Date for these upcoming events!
ANGEL TREE 2020
GIFTS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER Lakeview Clubhouse FOYER Tags will be available by the 3rd week of November.
This year we will be supporting a foundation right here in our neighborhood! Learn more at www.p4foundation.org.
Santa’s Magical Night
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Lakeview Clubhouse PARKING LOT SATURDAY, December 5 from 6-9pm Bring your Christmas list for Santa and get ready for some fun!
FREE EVENT!
Please note that all events are planned but tentative based on COVID-19/ CDC restrictions. Be on the lookout for more info via the weekly emails!
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What’s Happening? DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
ATLANTA HISTORIC RACES
Miss Congeniality Friday, October 2, 2020 8:00pm to 10:00pm Hocus Pocus Friday, October 30, 2020 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 8:00am
Join us this fall in Downtown Lawrenceville for some comedy, romance and thrillers on the big screen! Our Drive-in Movie Series will take you back in time as we bring some of your favorite movies to Lawrenceville’s Depot District. Bring your family and favorite snacks and enjoy a movie the way your grandparents did - from your car! Registration for these events will be available via Facebook.
PAINT DULUTH
Thursday, October 8 – Sunday October 11, 2020
Paint Duluth 5 is a pléin air adventure celebrating it’s fifth year in 2020. Pléin Air is a fancy French term for painting outside. (Think Impressionist artists). The event is being held in the beautiful Duluth, GA area. The excitement begins with an optional workshop Thursday,October 8, with artist Stephanie Amato. Following the workshop there will be three days of pléin air painting – Friday, October 9, Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. The event concludes Sunday, with an artist awards ceremony and a reception. http://www.paintduluth.com
The HSR Atlanta Fall Historics features many of the same competitors and priceless cars that race in The Mitty returning for the second and final appearance of the year on the 2.54mile road course. A jam-packed schedule of events includes five feature races and the always exciting WeatherTech Sprint races for all run groups in a Saturday/Sunday doubleheader format. http://roadatlanta.com
REPTICON ATLANTA
Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:00am to 5:00pm
Repticon Atlanta is a platform to bring together educators and top breeders of thousands of reptiles and exotic pets to cities throughout the country. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds & Expo Center FREE EVENT http://repticon.com
COURTHOUSE CRAFT NIGHT: FENCE POST PAINTING
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bring a friend and enjoy painting a cute Halloween fence post for your front porch. Ages 15 and up. $18 per person. Register on line with Code: GHC41621. http://downtownlawrencevillega.com
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