Hometown Herald March 2023

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

HOMETOWN HERALD

March 2023

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES

O N -Si TE P ROPERT y M ANAGEMENT

Ph: 678.546.3737

1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Email: maureen@shabenandassociates.com

Property Manager: Maureen Murphy

cORPORATE Offic E

(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

Ac T ivi T i ES D EPARTMENT

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

You are welcome to contact the Activities Office for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event.

Activities Director, Angela Pavlichek 770.235.8627

T ENN i S S HOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net

H AM i LTON Mi LL cOUNTR y cLU b

Ph: 770.945.4653 www.hamiltonmillcc.com

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

Theseareresourcesonly,norecommendationsorassurances aremadebytheAssociation.

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.

President:

Vice President: Sam Basquin

Treasurer: Allison Heusel

Secretary: Bill Jennings

Member at Large: Jay Tinkoff

Member at Large: Alan Tucker

Member at Large: E’Lane Tullis

Welcome all HM residents to 2023! The board has hit the ground running with many new projects to update and improve our community and want to send out a few reminders of items all homeowners should be taking care of as we move into the Spring.

It has been a cold wet winter, but it is time to start cleaning up our yards, and outside of our homes. Please double check standards for mailboxes, outside lighting, lawn, and flower beds. Weeds will be popping up soon, and you may have gutter repairs or painting that need to be scheduled this year. It often feels like a lot to do to take care of our homes, but as we have seen over the last few years, the market for homes in Hamilton Mill is strong and we want to keep it that way to protect all our investments. If mailboxes need painting or numbers replaced, you can contact the property management office for a list of vendors.

One maintenance area the Board will be focused on this year is fencing along roads throughout the community. Many of the fences are original to the neighborhood and over 20 years old. If you have fences on the back of your lot that are visible from the road, please check that all are in good repair.

The Design Guidelines regarding fencing, spirit signs and walkways were updated this past year so refer to the revised document on the website if you have any questions about our Community Wide Standards. It is important to consult those guidelines and not just assume that if you have seen it somewhere in the neighborhood, it is ok for your yard. Unfortunately, there are times when residents think something is approved because someone else did it (without approval) and it results in a violation letter.

Speaking of Violation Letters – please remember that those letters are coming from the Board through our property manager. Always be respectful with the staff in the office as they are doing a great job keeping our neighborhood in top shape and following the directions of the board. If you have concerns, you can always contact the office to get on the next board meeting agenda to discuss concerns.

We know Republic had delayed services over the holidays and the windy weather has blown items out of recycle bins, but please clean up the trash on the sidewalks and roads, even if it is not yours. Trash cans need to be stored in the garage or out of site from the road and neighboring lots. We all need to do our part in keeping our community beautiful.

Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management 770-822-7141 will provide a rolling cart at no charge, instead of the recycle bin. If you need additional bulk pick up or have items that will not fit in your trash can, contact Republic Services 678-963-2800 to schedule extra service.

We appreciate everyone making and keeping Hamilton Mill a Hometown Community!

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H o A Announcements

Residents

HOA ElEctiOns REsults

Congratulations to our elected 2023 Board members:

Jerry Hanes, allison Heusel & allan Tucker

A copy of the Annual HOA Meeting Presentation is posted on hmill.com under the Documents tab.

As some of you are aware our tunnel leading from the baseball park under Hog Mountain Road to the lake/pier area has been vandalized with graffiti several times. We have installed gates closing access through the tunnel and will repaint to prevent this from happening in the future. Please discuss with your families the financial impact this has on the association – your homeowner’s dues are paying for these repairs. We have spent $10,000.00 to rectify the situation and will continue to have Gwinnett County Police actively monitor this area. Violators will be prosecuted. If you see anyone defacing your community, please call 911 and report the issue.

“Every place where we feel safety is a treasure.”

Actively. Live

Every day of life matters, especially as we get older. And our goal is to help you get the most out of each day. Whether that’s taking advantage of personalized fitness programs, on-site beauty salon and spa, specialized memory care, or our extensive social calendar and entertainment, there’s something to engage with everyone.

Everyone deserves to feel secure and protected in these challenging times. Manor Lake provides individualized care to ensure that every resident not only feels safe, but actually is. With our 24-hour staff available at all

“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.”

— Auguste Escoffier

Deliciously. Live

Nothing brings people together like good food.

Inspired by seasonal cuisine, our chefs provide a variety of healthy, flavorful menus, with a number of options to suit your individual tastes. And your choices don’t end there. Dine in our restaurant-style dining room, outdoors on the veranda or make private dining arrangements. It’s up to you.

Plus, you’ll always have 24-hour access to our onsite café!

A Sample Menu

Breakfast

Cinnamon French Toast

Milk, Juice, Coffee or Tea

Fruit & Cereal of your choice

“Active Lifestyle means giving my mind, body and soul the respect and care it deserves.”

JUNiOR TENNiS PROGRAM

We have groups and levels for all players!! All programs are billed monthly.

Level 1: Little Tennis

Ages: 5 –8

Monday & Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm

Little Tennis Emphasizes:

Hand-eye coordination

• Basic rules of the game

Basic stroke production

Racket maneuverability

Stroke production

Ball control & direction

• Tennis rules & etiquette

Movement & footwork

Ball & racket contact point

Level 2: New/beginner/ beginnerintermediate Players

Ages: 9+

Monday & Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm

Level 2 Emphasizes:

Tennis fundamentals

Stroke production

Movement / footwork and balance

Court awareness

Accuracy & consistency

Ball control

contact the Tennis Shop to sign up!!

Level 3: beginner-intermediate/ intermediate-Advanced

Ages: 9+

Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm

Level 3 Emphasizes:

Accuracy and consistency

Agility, footwork and balance

• Movement & court awareness

Net game and strategy

• Top/Under Spin development

THE HAMiLTON MiLL TENNiS AND PicKLEbALL SHOP

Come by The Hamilton Mill Tennis and Pickleball Shop for all your tennis and pickleball needs.

We also have gift certificates available!

ADULT TENNiS cLiNicS

Liveball Tennis Monday: 9:00pm – 10:00pm

Fast-paced cardio-based doubles game. This game is a cross between Matchplay and Cardio Tennis.

Tennis 101

Monday: 10:00am – 11:00am / 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Beginner tennis clinic that covers basic strokes and strategies.

cardio Tennis Tuesday: 9:00am – 10:00am

Fast-paced tennis drills to keep your heart pumping.

Strategy of the Week

Wednesday: 9:00am – 10:00am

This clinic focuses on one doubles strategy per week.

Stroke of the Week friday: 9:30am – 10:30am

Speed and power

Stroke production

• Serve development

• Ball control

This clinic focuses on one stroke or idea per week.

Pre-registration is required or all Drop-in clinics. All Drop-in clinics are $15.00 per clinic.

HAMiLTON MiLL PicKLEbALL

SKiLLS AND DRiLLS

Mixture of drills to improve your level of play!

Thursday: 10:00am – 11:00am

Thursday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Pickleball Round Robin

Come out for a fun night of Pickleball!! wednesday

JUNiOR PicKLEbALL

This is a fun and successful way for students to learn to play pickleball. It is designed to bring kids to the game by developing important skills all tailored to the skill of the student. Students will learn basic technique, strategy, and tactics. It will prepare kids for match-play.

Thursday: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

iNTRO TO PicKLEbALL

New to pickleball? We’ve got the courses you need. Build court confidence, develop technique, and prepare for Social Play!

Intro to Pickleball classes are open to all first-time players, as well as players returning from a prolonged hiatus. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes.

first Thursday of the Month

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Pre-registration is required fo all Drop-in clinics

All Drop-in clinics are $15.00 per clinic

PRivATE LESSONS

Contact the shop to connect with one of our highly experienced tennis or pickleball pros and work on those problem areas or develop a new shot!!

THE bALL MAcHiNE

The Ball Machine is here and available to rent!! Call or email the shop to reserve your time today!!

Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop

Milltennis@bellsouth.net

(770) 945-6452

Tim Dutton

Tennis Director

Tim.hmilltennis@gmail.com

(678) 887-4543

Grove Carmona Head Professional / Junior Programming

Grovo.hmiltennis@gmail.com (678) 982-1938

Kim Hoang, Pickleball Instructor (502) 544-7977

iS A GREAT WAy TO GROOvE yOUR STROKES!!!

local exper tise you can trust

local exper tise you can trust

MICHAEL SCHEIDERICH

770-268-4418

local exper tise you can trust

local exper tise you can

trust

3509 BRASELTON HWY STE F100 DACULA

mscheiderich@allstate.com

MICHAEL SCHEIDERICH 770-268-4418

MICHAEL

3509

770-268-4418 3509

3509

STE F100

You love living in Hamilton Mill as much as I do. But, are you doing everything you can to protect the life you’ve built here? As your local Allstate Agent, I can help you make informed decisions to help ensure that everything you love is well protected. Contact me to get covered.

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You love living in Hamilton Mill as much as I do. But, are you doing everything you can to protect the life you’ve built here? As your local Allstate Agent, I can help you make informed decisions to help ensure that everything you love is well protected. Contact me to get covered.