April 2016
News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association
Hamilton Mill Contact Information On the Cover: Hamilton Mill’s Easter Event
FROM THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS A Message from the Board Karen Taylor, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Chris Singleton, Secretary Dale Robbins, Member at Large Tony Hinnant, Member at Large Liz Carter, Member at Large The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors meets the last Monday of each month at 6:45 pm in the main room of the Lakeview clubhouse. The resident open forum is from 6:45 to 7:00 pm for homeowners. We encourage homeowners to attend. While you cannot participate after the resident forum, because this a business meeting, you can attend and listen to both the Committee reports and Management reports. This will provide you with good insight to what is going on in the neighborhood. You can meet with a Board member after the meeting or at a later time to ask any questions. Spring is just around the corner and we are working to support the Committees in getting the pool ready, the common grounds in great shape and all other amenities looking there best. Both the Millview and Lakeview amenities will be getting a fresh new look this spring. The Millview pool will have new refurbished furniture. It’s a look we will all be proud of. We encourage you to contact Property Management, a Board member or a Committee member if you see anything thing missed. We have a big and beautiful community and we appreciate your help and support in keeping it this way. Karen Taylor President, Hamilton Mill Board of Directors 2 | Hometown Herald | April 2016
FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL On-Site Property Management Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: M, W, F 9am-5pm; T & TH 9am-7pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Corporate Office
(for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)
Customer Care Center: 877.411.1165 After Hours Emergency: 678.624.9453 1235 Old Alpharetta Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Activities Department Email: hmillevents@gmail.com
You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events, schedule an appointment to view or reserve the clubroom and/ or conference room, or to RSVP for an event. Tennis Shop Ph: 770.945.6452 Jeff Dudacek: On-Site Tennis Pro 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 • Addresses of Distinction: Ph: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com • Imperial Mailbox Systems: Ph: 800.647.0777 These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.
Amenity Card Replacement Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to good-standing 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 a dangerous pet is running loose.
Inside This Issue
UPCOMING
EVENTS Blood Drive April 13 ............................................... Page 25 Spring Yard Sale April 22 & 23 ............................................... Page 12 Simply Streisand May 1 ............................................... Page 16 Pool Opening May 29 ............................................... Page 11
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Contact Information ................................................ Page 2 Helpful Numbers ...................................................... Page 4 From the Property Manager ................................. Page 6 Recipes .......................................................................... Page 8 Community Calendar ...........................................Page 10 Upcoming Events ...................................................Page 11 Real Estate News ....................................................Page 14 New Residents .........................................................Page 18 To advertise in the Hometown Herald, contact Melisa Sizemore at The Times - 770.535.6344 - msizemore@gainesvilletimes.com The Hometown Herald 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 Hamilton 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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Hamilton Helpful Numbers Mill Association News Government Services
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 Utilities
BFI Waste Management ........................................ 678.963.2800 Water Resources ................................................... 770.376.6800 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
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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 .................................... 770.962.5423 Dacula Classical Academy .................................... 678.377.0080 Dominion Classical Christian Academy .................770-338-7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy ................................678-745-4121 Greater Atlanta Christian .......................................770-243-2258 Hospitals/Urgent Care
Gwinnett Medical Center ......................................... 77.995.4321 Northeast Georgia Medical Center ........................ 770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ............................404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care............................. 770.848.6195 Recreation
Hamilton Mill Activities Office................................... 77.546.1597 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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Hamilton Mill From Your Property Manager
G&F Update
Happy Spring!! G&F is continually working on improving and maintaining our community. In March many areas along the main roads will see the end of the dirt patch. In the winter we increased many of the pine beds due to the increase in the tree canopy, and now phase 2 is to lay new sod. It is very important to not have exposed dirt. The top soil deteriorates and erosion results. Many times mulch is the answer. Erosion is a huge issue that we are dealing with as a subdivision. We encourage everyone to mulch where grass cannot grow. Pool season is just around the corner. Hamilton Mill is very proud of their swim team and encourage everyone who wants to participate to sign up. Millview will be getting a new look this year. Existing furniture frames that can be refurbished are, and any furniture that cannot is being replaced. A new color scheme will be introduced to go with the new color scheme of the amenity buildings, when painted. Thanks to Tracey Hill for donating her expertise and time to help in all of the color selections!! And another thank you to Kyle Shields for coordinating the furniture refurbishment. We hope you like the new look when it is unveiled.
Flowers!! Yes, there will be flowers at Parkside/Millwater and the Millwater/Hog Mountain entrance. Irrigation is still an issue that has not been resolved with the County. Flower beds in these areas will be smaller, temporary and hand watered for the season. We hope to have irrigation by the fall. Trees, trees, trees. The HOA has replaced or treated many diseased, dying and overgrown trees. Many homeowners are also doing the same. Please make sure you fill out a modification request before removing any trees. Also, you can consult an arborist. You can contact the Gwinnett County Extension service for help in finding one. Sometimes a tree just needs a little TLC. I’m sure you have heard the saying, it takes a village. G&F asks for your help too. If you see something amiss that needs attention please let us know. Go to hmill.com, and go to the committees tab, go to G&F and there is an area where you can send an online request. This is a huge beautiful community and extra eyes are always a help. Laura Dillon, G&F Chairperson
Change in Financial Position Dear Hamilton Mill Homeowners, Pursuant to Article 3.19 Section (g) of the Hamilton Mill Community Association By-Laws; documents explaining the financial change from 2014 to 2015 are now available on www.hmill.com and http://fsrsouth4.fsrconnect.com/HamiltonMill by looking under Association Documents. Your Bylaws state: An annual report consisting of at least the following shall be distributed to all Members within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. (1) a balance sheet (2) an operating (income) statement (3) a statement of changes in financial position for the fiscal year Please feel free to contact management with any questions. Hamilton Mill Community Association, Inc. Board of Directors 6 | Hometown Herald | April 2016
Attention Residents:
Documents now available.
Hamilton Mill Association News
What a fun night at the Lakeview Clubhouse on February 20th! We tried something new again and it was a big hit! TRIVIA NIGHT was nothing but fun as Hamilton Mill residents battled it out with brain power (or useless knowledge as some might say). We had a full house and the teams were really into it! Our Trivia Host, Jen Crowe, did an outstanding job creating a night that slowly got harder, with different types of questions and betting schemes that made the game close and kept everyone in the hunt for prizes until the very end! The music in between questions was perfect as Jen even took requests! In the end, we awarded prizes for first place, second place and third place. The prizes ranged from $25 gift cards per person to Bonefish Restaurant to $10 Kroger cards for each team member. Fun! The best part of the night was hearing the team names you all came up with. HA! First place went to CCGB! Here are some of the other team names, just for fun…”The Real Housewives of Bill Cosby,” “Steven Hawking’s School of Dance,” “Mulberry Dreams,” ”Puppy Monkey Babies,” ” Legalized Woodleaf,” “Extra Baggage,” “Softball Junkies” and ”The Dirty Seven.” Thank you all for participating. These new events we are trying have been terrific and it is all because you all show up! Let’s keep it going! Mark LaClaire, Activities Director
New Buford/Mall of Georgia location Now Open in Kirkland’s Shopping Center
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Hamilton Mill Recipes
French Onion Cheese Bread Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter 3 onions, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 4 French rolls, split in half 2 cups Gruyère or Fontina cheese, shredded
Directions
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and thyme leaves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low, cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 2. Add sugar, kosher salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. 3. Add balsamic vinegar and cook for another 10 minutes or until onions are caramelized. 4. Preheat oven to 400°F. 5. Place bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese then spoon caramelized onion on top. 6. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and bread turns golden brown. 7. Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Garnish with extra thyme leaves if desired. Recipe by foodiecrush at http://www.foodiecrush.com/french-onion-cheese-bread/
One Pot Creamy Asparagus & Bacon Pasta Ingredients 8 slices bacon, chopped 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 cups milk, divided
12 ounces penne pasta 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions (Yield: 6 Servings) Note: Different brands of penne pasta will vary in this recipe. The cooking times given in the recipe are for penne pasta that has a package cook time of 11-12 minutes (for al dente). You’ll want to adjust accordingly for pasta with shorter or longer cook times (reduce the broth by 1/2 cup to 1 cup if using pasta that has a 7-8 minute cooking time, adding additional broth at the end, if needed). This makes a fairly saucy pasta as that is our preference; if you want slightly less sauce, consider adding only 3 1/2 cups broth and adding more at the end, if needed. The sauce will thicken even more as the pasta rests.
1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet or in a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and drain all but a teaspoon of the bacon grease. Over medium heat, add the mushrooms and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook until the mushrooms are browned and the liquid is mostly evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to the same plate as bacon. 2. To the skillet or pot, add the broth, 2 cups of the milk, the pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring the mixture to a vigorous simmer and cook for about 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally and moderating the heat so the mixture simmers but doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Stir in the asparagus and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the pasta is al dente but still slightly firm (it will cook for a few more minutes later). There will be some liquid left; that’s ok as it will help make the creamy sauce in the next step. 3. In a blender, process the remaining 1 cup milk, cream cheese and flour until very smooth. Gradually add it to the skillet or pot while stirring quickly to combine. Simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce has thickened. 4. Remove the skillet or pot from the heat. Stir in the bacon and mushrooms, reserving a bit of the bacon to sprinkle on top, if desired. Stir in the Parmesan cheese or sprinkle it on top, also. Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen Café 8 | Hometown Herald | April 2016
You may not have planned for an illness or injury, but we did. Gwinnett Medical Center, in partnership with ChoiceOne Urgent Care, has opened two urgent care centers in Hamilton Mill and Sugar Hill. No appointment is needed. Learn more at gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/urgentcare.
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Hamilton Mill Calendar
Hamilton Mill Upcoming Events/Save the Date
UPCOMING EVENTS Great opportunities for fun! APR
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YARD SALE
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Blood Drive April 13th
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Spring YARD SALE April 22nd & 23rd
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Simply Streisand May 1st Pool Opening May 29th
look for more upcoming events in the next issue!
Watch for these event announcements, additional details and more exciting opportunities, including RSVP deadlines, via email blast, facebook and online at www.hmill.com
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Hamilton Mill Association News A routine physical examination of your pet is the most important part of your pet’s wellness veterinary care. The vaccines that were once the driving force for veterinary visits, though still important are no longer the focus. Vaccination may not be recommended annually based on your pet’s lifestyle and vaccine history. An annual examination is always recommended! The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association
The Importance of Annual Exams
have started a task force called Partners for Healthy Pets. They have formulated guidelines for routine preventative care for cats and dogs, focusing on the annual examination. Additionally, the American Association of Feline Practitioners stresses the importance of annual examinations as a means for earlier disease detection and prevention for our most sneaky pets, cats! Cats will not tell you they are sick or hurting unless they can no longer hide or compensate for their disease process. A complete physical examination of your pet begins with a thorough history, followed by a nose to tail examination. Often during the initial conversation, the veterinarian is observing your pet’s body language. You would be amazed how much information your pet provides just with their posture, gait and facial expressions! Early diagnosis of heart and lung problems detected by listening to your pet annually can often improve their outcome if abnormalities
are found. From wheezing to heart murmurs, owners will only notice clinical signs at home if the disease is moderate to severe. Evaluating the mouth is something most owners do not do with their pets, and are usually surprised when we show them what we are seeing. That bad breath owners notice may be caused by broken teeth, severe periodontal disease or even an abscess (infection). These are very painful conditions for cats and dogs, just like they are for us. Our pets often mask their discomfort by chewing on the other side of their mouth, requesting soft food only, or swallowing their food without spending much time chewing it. The abdomen is palpated to look for discomfort or organ enlargement. The lymph nodes are examined to ensure they are not enlarged. The nervous system and musculoskeletal system are evaluated together. The veterinarian examines the bones, the joints, reflexes and ability to move normally without discomfort simultaneously. Animals that are not as active as they once were may be silently suffering from painful arthritis. Many pets can return to the
same exercise level and comfort they once had, often with just the addition of supplements. The skin is also closely examined. Lumps and bumps, red splotches, crusts, scabs, dandruff, matted hair and thin skin provide the veterinarian many clues as to the overall health of their patient, and some of the lumps and bumps can be quite troublesome if not addressed. Thin skin, chronic infections, and dandruff can indicate endocrine (hormone) diseases such as hypothyroidism and Cushing’s disease. The cliche’ “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is so true! This saying sums up most of the problems we identify. Whether it is disease prevention or early disease diagnosis and treatment, there are options in the early stages that are not present once the disease has progressed. Please do your pet the favor of taking them to their veterinarian for their annual visit. Your veterinarian wants to be a part of disease prevention as much as disease treatment! Dr. Destiny Prezzano Apalachee River Animal Hospital
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If you have any items that you would like to have picked up on Saturday, April 23rd after our community yard sale, please contact Carry On Youth (501(c)(3)). They will be able to provide a tax receipt for your donations. Pickups can be scheduled through email to carryonyouth@gmail. com or text to 770-540-3170. For a full list of the items accepted, visit www.carryonyouth.org.
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Hamilton Mill Real Estate Update
Spring Real Estate Market is Here Hamilton Mill and the surrounding areas have seen a large increase in the number of houses coming on the market for sale over the past month or so.
Over the past year, Hamilton Mill saw more than a 20% increase in the number of houses sold versus 2014. A total of 117 homes sold in Hamilton Mill in 2015, versus 98 houses sold in 2014. This increase marks the fifth straight year of home sales growth and one we expect to continue in 2016. Our expectations are that we will see close to 150 homes sold in 2016 and then a decrease in homes sales in 2017 and 2018 as the market does start to correct itself, as is typical in a 7-8 year real estate cycle. Hamilton Mill and Gwinnett County have seen a steady increase in both the number of sales and sales price over the past five years and with continued low interest rates and a healthy economy, the trend will continue through 2016. On a National level, home sales increased to 5.26 million in 2015, which was up 400,000 units over 2014, making it the best year for home sales since 2006. This is welcome news to Hamilton Mill homeowners and those who are considering selling this year as we expect to see an increase in these figures as stated earlier. Home prices also saw an increase nationwide of 6.8% over 2014. However, this increase places us on a national level right at the edge of the sustainable range. In Dacula, the 4th quarter increase in sales price of 3% is typical of Dacula during the normal sales cycles and in between market corrections. When considering selling your Hamilton Mill home there are certain things to consider prior to placing your home for sale. First and foremost, make sure you hire a real estate agent that knows the local market and has a pulse on what is happening in and around Hamilton Mill. Are they aware of new construction homes, foreclosures, short sales and other factors that can have an impact on your pricing? When interviewing agents ask whether or not they are working full time in the real 14 | Hometown Herald | April 2016
estate business. While doing real estate part time is a personal choice and many real estate agents do a fine job working part time, would you go visit a part time doctor, lawyer or financial planner? You are entrusting your largest investment in the hands of your agent and you need to make sure they are the right person for the job of selling your home and getting the most money for you. Second, are you doing the things needed to present the home in its best condition? First impressions are the most critical so make sure you go through your interior and exterior of your home with a fine tooth comb to make sure all items that are in need of attention are repaired or replaced. Do not take the attitude that someone will come make an offer to purchase your home and you will give a discount on the price for the Buyer to fix them. What a Buyer sees is RETAIL prices to fix an issue, where you as the seller can typically make repairs for much less money than what a Buyer thinks something costs. Thirdly, make sure the agent you hire can get you the most money in the shortest amount of time on the market. Listen to what is said regarding pricing. An overpriced home will sit on the market and eventually sell for less than market value. A good rule of thumb is that if you have 8 showings of your home and no offers, or little to no showings in the first few weeks you have a price issue. Adjust the price before you get caught trying to catch up to the market. The spring selling season is here! Matt Hermes Hermes Realty Group Keller Williams Realty
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Hamilton Mill Association News
The Simply Streisand Tribute! SUNDAY, MAY 1st, 6PM • HAMILTON MILL GOLF CLUB $15 Oh Boy! Let’s get excited! Carla DelVillaggio, AKA “Barbra Streisand” is coming to the HAMILTON MILL GOLF CLUB for an amazing ONE NIGHT ONLY show! Just for Hamilton Mill Residents! This show includes a buffet of light appetizers and delicious treats from 6PM-7PM and a cash bar!
This MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING Tribute Artist has the look and sound of “the Greatest Star,” the incomparable Barbra Streisand. From the hair down to the trademark nails, she is “Simply Streisand” in every way. Carla recreates the excitement and high energy vocals of Streisand’s most powerful numbers and at the same time has the capability of singing with a beauty and purity of sound essential for the ballads that are so closely associated with this greatest of all singing actresses. This loving tribute to the original “Funny Girl” will entertain you and touch your heart, leaving you wanting more. Even if you are not a huge Barbra Streisand fan, you simply cannot miss this show. Carla is absolutely fantastic, funny and entertaining! Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $15* and can be purchased through our ticket vendor, Eventbrite. Log in to hmill.com and find the link to purchase on the home page. Hurry! This show has limited seating and will sell out very quickly! *Eventbrite charges a small convenience charge in addition to the $15 ticket price.
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Hamilton Mill Association News
Welcome to Our Newest Residents! Timothy Breer Ronald & Tina Beck
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Hamilton Mill Kid’s Corner
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Cool Fact: A group of owls is called
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Tennis News
Tennis News Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis Getting back from spring break, we are in final weeks of the spring Alta league. In April, with all the flex leagues, social play and league matches there is a match going on every day on the courts. Tennis is big at Hamilton Mill and it shows it with all the players using the courts. If you want to be part of the tennis community or change teams at Hamilton Mill. Your first step is contact me or the tennis shop for direction. LADIES TOURNAMENT AND ALTA CAMP Did you miss the tennis events? Stay in touch with Hamilton Mill Tennis. The first Hamilton Mill Adult Ladies Tournament was held on February 26th. 32 ladies joined the event in making it a success! Topping the day off with a nice luncheon held at the Hamilton Mill Golf Club. The following weekend held the ALTA 3 day camp for 50 ladies. Ladies came out for 3 days of drills and a whole lot of “GRIT” to gear up for the ALTA spring season, which will be started March 17th. Thank you to all who participated in BEGINNER 101/102 both events! Check out a few pictures. Calling all adult beginner players/rusty players!!!! Have SUMMER LEAGUE Summer league is right around the corner, be aware of the you never played? Has it been a while since you picked up your deadlines. Remember these are league deadlines not Hamilton racket? Did you play a league season and your still lost with your strokes? Beginner 101/102 is for you. Tennis 101 is new players Mill. Sign the online book to get a chance to get on a team. and 102 is players who have played. It is 5 one hour lessons for 60.00. When you get done tennis will not be stranger to you Alta-summer league anymore. If you do not have a racket or it is over 5 years old, we Alta mix-doubles- deadline April 11th will let you use a demo with the new technology until you are Starting Saturday, May 4th @ 9:00am. ready for a racket. The classes will get you ready for summer Alta senior women-deadline April 11th league play. Email the shop for the new class schedule. Starting Thursday, May 2nd @ 6:30pm. Alta senior men-deadline April 11th Starting Friday, May 3rd @ 6:30pm. Usta-summer league Usta Thursday women-deadline April 24th Starting Thursday, May 19th @ 9am. Usta Sunday women-deadline May 8th Starting Sunday, June 5th @ 12 noon. Usta Men deadline May 8th Starting Sunday, June 5th @ 4pm.
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Tennis News PROSHOP NEWS Do baseball bats come in one size? Do golf clubs come in one size? Are all Lacrosse sticks the same? Tennis rackets come in different sizes too. We have rackets from 21” to 26” junior rackets. They range in price from 20.00-89.00. It depends on your child’s weight and height. Come let the pros fit your child with the right racket. Also, do not forget about the new Prince, Wilson and Babolat frames for adults. Demo is free for Hamilton Mill residents for 3 days.
JUNIOR NEWS/NEW JUNIOR DEVELPOMENT We are excited to welcome Kemp Academy to Hamilton Mill. Hamilton Mill tennis has partnered up with Calvin Kemp and his wife Martina to bring their academy to Hamilton Mill. They are one of the premier junior development programs in Atlanta. They developed kids from Alta league players, high school stand outs and National ranked players. Hamilton Mill is a premier tennis community and they now have an outstanding junior development program in their own back yards. Check out the new info.
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10 & Under Tennis at Hamilton Mill Tennis Center
Every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30pm- 5:30pm Ages: Location:
When: Cost: What to Bring:
4-10 ______________________________________________________________________ Millview Courts, 2385 Hamilton Mill Pkwy Dacula, GA 30019 ______________________________________________________________________ Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm ______________________________________________________________________ 1x a week/$60 per month or 2x a week/$110 per month ______________________________________________________________________ Active wear, tennis shoes, tennis racquet *tennis racquet will be provided if you don’t have your own
* When kids are ready Saturday match-play will be offered!
Please Register at www.kemptennis.com /HM academy sign up For more info or questions email Calvin Kemp at calvin@kemptennis.com or call at 404-747-1411 April 2016 | Hometown Herald | 23
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Tennis Tip- court position for doubles Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis It is the middle of the spring Alta tennis season and by now I hope you have found your partner. Now partner can be, a person you like to play with, the person who your captain puts you with or even the person that no one likes to play with. Whoever it is there are 3 basic court positions that you will use: two up, two back or the ever popular one up one back. Two Up Two up means that both players are positioned at the net. This is the best of the three because you are offensive and can cover most of the court from this configuration. The draw-back is the lob. If you play Alta (Atlanta Lob Tennis Association) the lob is more often used against this strategy. If you decide to attack the net you need to recognize when they are setting up to lob your team. Keep these tips in mind when you are at the net. • You both are at the net they will lob sometime? • Did your shot force them back behind the baseline? • Did they turn their back and run for a deep shot? • Is their rack face opening up during the shot? • Is that all they do? When you anticipate the shot, then your team can back off the net near the service line. You cannot stop the lob but you can prevent most lobs going over your head. Two Back Two back means that both players are positioned on the baseline. Although most of the court is covered and you do not have to worry about the lob, this is not considered as effective as two up because it is difficult to be offensive from the baseline in doubles. Here are a few times you might use this strategy of two back. • My partner and I do not like to volley. • My partner is getting drilled at the net because of my shots. • The team is rushing the net and we have no answer. • To drive the other team crazy. • It is a nice day and I want to play for a long time. • I have no strategy.
One Up - One Back One up, one back means that one player is standing at the net while their teammate is on the baseline. This is the most popular of the three configurations but not the most effective, mainly because there is a big gap left open in the court right down the middle. As long as the ball stays in front of the player at the net, it is not as big a problem. But if the ball is hit down the line to the net player they have a volley shot down the middle between the team, then you are in trouble. It also makes poaching (the opponents net player crossing the middle of the court to intercept the ball) more effective because there is a big open middle to hit too. If you are caught one up and one back situation. Don’t panic, it is not the end of the world. Here are few tips to help the strategy. • If you get a short ball close the net after the shot. • Your net player needs to recognize when the shot is hit down the line. • Return the serve and rush the net and be aggressive. • Get out of your comfort zone. • You want to win not make friends, we have enough friends. • You will be able to recognize the lob better. • If you do not get off the court faster then the food/beer will be gone.
See ya on the courts!
Hamilton Mill Association News A Dish of Ice Cream In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. “How much is an ice cream sundae?” “50 cents,” replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. “How much is a dish of plain ice cream?” he inquired. Some people were now waiting for a table and the waitress was a bit impatient. “35 cents,” she said brusquely. The little boy again counted the coins. “I’ll have the plain ice cream,” he said.
BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, April 13 • 1:00pm to 7:00pm Lakeview Clubhouse Visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HAMMILL or call 1-800-RedCross today to schedule an appointment. Individuals who are 17 year of age (16 with parental permission in most states), meet height and weight requirements (110 lbs. or more depending on their height), and are in generally good health may be able to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and departed. When the waitress came back, she began wiping down the table and then swallowed hard at what she saw. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were 15 cents – her tip.
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HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND ATLANTA
Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 8-10 Fine art, live music, fair food and more at the highly regarded Atlanta Dogwood Festival and 5K at Piedmont Park.
Motorama April 16-17 Atlanta Motorama includes classic vehicles, hot rods, monster trucks, burnouts, car crushing, lawn-mower racing, stage entertainment, and vendor exhibits at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Free Park Day April 16-24 Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.
Disney on Ice: Frozen April 20-24 Disney characters skate, dance, and act out scenes from Disney movies at Disney on Ice: Frozen at InďŹ nite Energy Center in Duluth.
Renaissance Festival April 16-June 5 (weekends) See knights and maidens, dine on turkey legs and ale, shop from 150 artisans, visit a medieval amusement park at the Georgia Renaissance Festival weekends and Memorial Day in Fairburn.
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