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Tips for Students:

Tips for Drivers: • Prepare to stop when a s bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing • Always stay in sight of the bus driver • Stop at least 20 feet away for buses when red lights are flashing • Don’t hurry off the bus; check traffic first • Slow down in or near school and residential areas • Don’t go back to the bus after exiting • Watch for children between parked cars and other objects

With school back in full swing, it’s more important than ever to practice school bus safety!

Know the Law. Obey the law. On average, each school bus is illegally passed once every day. According to the NHTSA, 21 children under the age of 19 die every year as pedestrians getting on and off buses.

Cut and save the next two pages as a brochure to familiarize yourself with Georgia’s School Bus Stop Law. 8

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safeTy Tips Parents, get to know your bus driver. Be visible at the bus stop. Get out of your car and stand with your children. Teach your children to stay back from the street and never go near the bus unless they

are loading or unloading. When unloading, teach them to go directly to a safe location Please keep your bus stop safe by asking the children to load and unload in an orderly

fashion. Please make sure their hands are free and all their belongings are inside their

away from the bus and the street.

school bag. Do not allow running or horse play at the bus stop.

wait for instructions from the bus driver before attempting to retrieve it.

If anything is dropped during loading or unloading the bus, students must

Teach your students to Stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.

According to the NHTSA, 21 children under the age of 19 die every year as pedestrians getting on and off buses

Amend current laws to make Stop Arm Violation penalties enforceable.

The Mission Once laws have been amended, work with school systems to find cost effective ways to equip buses with stop arm cameras that have the ability to transmit images of illegally passing motorist to law enforcement agencies, for the purpose of issuing tickets. Implement a nation-wide Operation Stop Arm marketing campaign to educate and awaken drivers to the dangers of illegally passing school buses.

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Spread awareness of the dangers of illegally passing motorists.

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Find cost effective ways to add stop arm cameras to school buses.

Educate parents and students in how to maintain a safe bus stop.

Bring together school systems and law enforcement agencies to enforce stop arm violations.

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Makes this a civil offense, resulting in a fine of $300.00 for the first offense, $750.00 for the second offense, and $1,000.00 for the third offense, within a five year period.

Allows the revenue from these tickets to be shared with school systems.

Exempts the bus driver from the burden of reporting violations leaving them to focus on the children.

On average, each school bus is illegally passed once every day.

The new law does not replace the existing law that allows law enforcement to issue tickets resulting in up to $1,000 fine, up to 6 points on driving record, and a mandatory court appearance if caught illegally passing a stopped school bus.

Ticket will be issued to the owner of the vehicle that illegally passed a school bus.

Allows stop arm cameras to be placed on the outside of school buses to capture images of motorist illegally passing.

here’s what the new law does:

On July 1st, 2011 a new law went into effect, that will have a dramatic impact on keeping our children safe when loading and unloading school buses.

When school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.

• Divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Four-lane roadway without a median separation:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Two-lane roadway:

STOP

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Two-lane roadway with a center turning lane:

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September CALENDAR

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2017 S

5pm - Meet & Greet Dinner

2pm - End of Season Pool Party

7pm - Meeting House Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

7pm - Landscape Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 4:30pm - Dance Class 5:30pm - Dance Class 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning” 7pm Social Comm. Meeting 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 4:30pm - Dance Class 5:30pm - Dance Class 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning” 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 4:30pm - Dance Class 5:30pm - Dance Class 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning” 7pm- Advs. Comm. Meeting 9:30am - PiYo Class 10:30am - Chair Exercise 4:30pm - Dance Class 5:30pm - Dance Class 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning” 7pm - Craft Night

7pm - Boot Camp“Core”

7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

7pm - Neighborhood Watch Committee Meeting 7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

7pm - Boot Camp “Core”

10:30am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning”

10:30am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning” 7pm - Bunco

10:30am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Boot Camp “Strength & Conditioning”

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5pm - Meet & Greet Dinner

5pm - Meet & Greet Dinner 5pm - Family BBQ & Camp Out

5pm - Meet & Greet Dinner

6pm - Empty Nester Event

5pm - Food Truck Tailgate

Patriot DEADLINE: Last day to submit material for November

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Duck Duck Goose Home Decor • Gifts • Apparel

Total Purchase .00 Off With of $20.00 or more

3523 Braselton Hwy, Ste C-7 Dacula,GA 30019 • 770-904-4332

Located in The Wild Wing Shopping Center Outside Hamilton Mill

MyGiftstore

A wonderful selection of Home Decor, Fashions, Silk Floral Stems and Garden Gifts. Our Fall Collections features Perfect Hostess Gifts, Birthday Gifts or Gifts just because… Let My Gift Store become Your Gift Store

6323 Grand Hickory Dr. Braselton, GA • 770-967-2055

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Reunion Updates! Michelle Vanderwolf Owner REALTOR®

Tricia Sullivan

Buyer SpecialistREALTOR®

The Georgia Homes On My Mind Team was proud to sponsor the Reunion Country Club 4th of July parade. The parade is a long time tradition of Reunion and this year featured hundreds of bikers and over 50 golf carts. The parade is known for it’s elaborate decorations on the bikes, scooters and golf cards and the kids dressing up to celebrate. This parade has been enjoyed for years by the families of Reunion.

Beth Arends

Marketing Specialist

GEORGIA

HOMES On My Mind

Erin Stebbins

Client Services Coordinator

Search like any agent: www.GAHomesOnMyMind.com

404.786.2719

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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING. If you see suspicious activity, call the Hall County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Dispatch at 770-536-8812

If you see a crime in progress, Call 911 (Before you say something on Facebook.)

2701 Old Winder Hwy Braselton 4530 Nelson Brogdon Blvd Sugar Hill/Buford

September 2017

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Reunion BUZZ

Happy Birthday Bob on September 10th! Thank you for always taking care of us and being our rock! We love you! Love, Shanno and Emmy Petunia, Chloe, & Casey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB SCHERER September 9th Hope you have a fabulous birthday. You are a great Dad to our granddaughter and a loving husband to our daughter. You are the BSIL ever. LUL Susan and Blanton

Happy 6th Birthday! This little man is so adventurous, creative, fun-loving and smart. We hope you have a wonderful school year! We love you bunches! Love, Mom-Mom & Pops (and Aunt Lis too!)

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Happy 3rd Anniversary to my wonderful husband. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see what this next year of marriage holds as we welcome baby Cameron into our lives! -Love LaKisha McDonald

Happy 3rd Birthday Lena! We love you!

Happy 6th Birthday Daxton! We have enjoyed every single minute God has loaned you to us. You are our sunshine! Love Dad, Mom and Copper

September 2017

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Pets Inn Suites 1st Day Lodging OR Daycare Free with this ad NEW CLIENTS’ FIRST VISIT ONLY

Luxury Pet Lodging • Grooming • Daycare

770-995-9122 www.petsinnsuites.com

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm • Sun 5pm-7pm only

Discover the Difference September 2017

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Community Website ~ www.ReunionHOA.org - Visit for up-to-date news, community events, classifieds, community documents, online reservations for the Meeting House, a resident forum and much, much more. If you need help with your login/password, please contact the Activities Director.

Email Distribution List ~ Are you getting regular emails on events & activities in the community? If not, email the Activities Director (angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com) to be added to the distribution list. Facebook ~ Three pages to keep informed and in touch with your neighbors, and even buy/sell belongings. Search Facebook for the following pages & request to join. Reunion Golf and Country Club, Reunion Classifieds, Reunion CC Neighborhood Watch

These pages are closed groups and for residents only.

When was the last time you had a review of your insurance? ...they are always available to guide us along with expertise and kindness, a ready smile or a concerned ear. We happily continue to refer our friends and neighbors – they have proven time and again that Nationwide, and the Gillespie Family Agency, is always “on your side”. Jessica M. Gillespie Family Agency are truly wonderful people who strive to offer great insurance protection at a reasonable cost with a caring and professional demeanor. They make you feel safe and protected as if you are a member of their family. I must also add, they are great neighbors, as well. Dana L.

7108 Williams Road, St 103 Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Corner of Spout Springs Rd & Williams Rd

770-776-7452

www.gillespiefamilyagency.com

Call to speak to an agent or come by our office. Gillespie Family Agency

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Bob Gillespie Owner/Agent

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QUICK CLEANUP. STIHL QUALITY!

NICHOLS BODY SHOP

Quality Repairs • Old Fashioned Service

This battery-powered handheld blower bundle comes standard with battery and charger, and combines great power and long run times.

BGA 56 Blower

199.99

• Complete Collision Repair • Family Owned and Operated • All Insurance Claims Accepted

Ask your neighbors. They know us.

770-967-8200

4300 Buford Dr NE, Buford, GA 30518 • 770-932-1458 3740 Village Way, Braselton, Ga 30517 • 770-867-2340 ssacehardware.com YOUR HOMETOWN SOURCE FOR ALL THE BEST BRANDS

FREE ESTIMATES, PICK UPS AND DELIVERIES 4730 ATLANTA HWY • FLOWERY BRANCH, GA September 2017

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September

PENNINGTON FENCE

ming New P o c l e W atie nts

Quality Built Since 1972

770-963-9961 www.charlesleedental.com

We Look Forward To Building Your New Fence Ask Us About Wood Fence Staining

& Dentistry

Family

Cosmetic

Call us! We’ll be there!

RESIDENTIAL770-536-1161 & COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

7380 Spout Springs Road Suite 120 Flowery Branch, GA

770-965-5548

PLUMBING

SEPTIC

WATER HEATERS

DRAINS

770-536-1161 SINCE 1918 www.HulseyPlumbing.com PLUMBING WATER HEATERS SEPTIC

Call us! We’ll be there! Conveniently Located in the Kroger Shopping Center! 28

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SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, September 13th • 10am-2pm

1545 Community Way, Gainesville

Free to the Public! Classes:

Scheduled to Speak:

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center will be offering 10:30 AM Dianne Appling, Lifeline, the following classes FREE during the event: Topic: Keep Playing! 11:00 AM Atlanta Gastroenterology, Land Classes – Wellness Room Topic: Stay Healthy! 10am-11am – Zumba • 11am-11:45am- Strength in Motion 11:30 AM Caroline Pierce, Good Nutrition, Topic: 12pm-1pm- Gentle Yoga • 1pm-1:45pm – Barre Tone Stay Fortified! Water Classes – Warm Pool 12:00 NOON Scott, Chris and Brian Moore, Moore’s Wealth Management, 10am-11am – Water Works • 11am-12pm – Gentle Movements Topic: Protect your Financial Health! 12pm-1pm – Aqua Moving & Grooving • 1pm-2pm- Stretch & Flex 12:30 PM Dr. Andrew Lake, Gastroenterology Spin class – Spin room in Fitness Center Associates, Topic: Screenings are Important! (9 bikes available. First come, first served) 1:30 PM Phillippa Moss, Community Senior Center, 11am-11:45am- Your Ride Topic: Lending a Hand Keeps You Healthy!

Prizes • Exhibitors & Health Screenings Entertainment by Redemption Song & Justin Terry Music! Sponsored by:

For more information call 770.535.6330 or email lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com

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ONLINE RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Log on to www.ReunionHOA.org and click on the Meeting House Reservation tab at the top of the page. Follow all the directions for approval of your reservation request.

Contact the Activities Director (angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com) with any questions.

WE MAKE YOUR SMART KID EVEN SMARTER! Give your child an academic advantage at our convenient new Kumon location. • We’re opening a new Kumon Center near you. • Now is the perfect time to accelerate your child’s math and reading skills . • Many Kumon Students are studying above grade level.

OR AG

Kumon Math & Reading Center of BRASELTON - VINEYARDS The Vineyards at Chateau Elan

SCHEDULE A FREE PARENT ORIENTATION TODAY!

2095 Hwy 211 Northwest, Store #5-B, Braselton, GA 30517

770.913.6474 • kumon.com/braselton-vineyards

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The DeWitt Weaver Eagle Ranch Golf Classic Tuesday, October 3, 2017 The Legends at Château Élan Braselton, Georgia Presented by the

Château Élan Community Proceeds from this tournament directly benefit boys and girls who are struggling in life. For information contact, Jean Parks at 770.967.8500 or jparks@eagleranch.org or visit EagleRanch.org/DeWitt. 8:00 a.m. Morning Activities • 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

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Boutique clothing, accessories & shoes Infants, Boys, Girls, Tweens & Women

Back to School & Fall Styles now in stock! 678-438-9408

36 Frances St., Braselton, GA 30517 • info@thewildflowermarket.com

accepting new patients

Check Facebook for latest event updates

“If you’re in a fix, call us--we’ll fix it!” Visit us at LanierPCRepair.com

LANIER PC Repair • Frustrated? Can’t get

your computer, Wi-Fi or printer to work right? • Call me (Jesse) NOW to get you going again. Locally owned & operated Over 30 years experience

BACK GUARANTEE 404.386.0651 MONEY If we can’t fix your problem, you don’t pay!

Preventative Care Cosmetic Dentistry Common Procedures Pediatric Dentistry Gum Disease • TMJ-TMD Emergency Dental Care

Making you sMile

froM the inside out

Mall of Georgia Dentistry • 678-714-6343 1905 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Ste A • Buford Mall of Georgia Dentistry at Hamilton Mill 678-318-3191 • 3625 Braselton Hwy, Ste 103 • Dacula www.mallofgeorgiadentistry.com September 2017

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NEIGHBOR to NEIGHBOR

A&A Travel with KC Trust. Customization. Memories. Romance, Family and Group Vacations. Are you Ready to Design Your Paradise? Let’s build the perfect customized itinerary to meet your dreams! Call or Email Kerry Chabot at 678-551-9187 or kerrychabot@gmail.com

Babysitter & Pet Sitting Services Ally Jezek 678-425-8904 Petsitting Cathy Orlofsky 404-925-1340 or theorlofskys@yahoo.com

Babysitting Emeline Mayo at 404-542-5113 or emeline3@comcast.net

Dog Walking / Pet sitting Kristen Brickner 404-414-1907 brixelfox@gmail.com www.rover.com/sit/kbrickner Ask about Discounts!

Babysitting Breanna 770 967-4926

Dog walking and pet sitting Terri Clark 704-651-6063

Babysitting Ava Hager 770 965-9869 Babysitting/Pet Sitting Red Cross Certified, Kaia Clark 770-605-3947 Babysitting Ashley Gazlay, Speech Therapist 404-375-5714, ashley.gazlay@gmail.com Babysitting I’m Amelia Grubbs and I will be turning 14 in the fall. I have experience in babysitting children from toddlers to 5th grade. I have also worked as a preschool and summer day camp volunteer and have been a crew leader at VBS multiple times. I am very creative yet organized and I love planning activities. I am available during the summer, after school, and on weekends. I am also open to pet sitting. You can reach me at 678-2218074 or at grubbyt@gmail.com.

Caregiver - Experienced with excellent references. Contact Irma Bastidas at 770-967-9917 and jabastidas@att.net Summer Time Nanny Morgan Kravchak 804-380-7095 Kimberly.Kravchak@centroprop.com Beau Millwood Racquet Stringing •Reliable with great prices •Overnight stringing Beau Millwood 770-561-2755 or beaumillwood@gmail.com Irrigation Repair & Maintenance Harry Hames 770-377-7969 hhames3@bellsouth.net Tutoring Services Grades 1-5 all subjects Jan Fickel, Ed.S., 31 years’ teaching experience 770-380-2545 Piano Teacher Adults & Children Becky Channell 404-226-7039, JBChannell@hotmail.com

Bagpipe Lessons $25/hr., Performances $100/hr. Pipe Major M. L. Loudermilk 404-313-2803 or bagpiper@comcast.net College Student Offering Yard and General Services Call or text Derek Eder @ 770-314-7033 Professional Photography Services Real Estate, Senior Pictures, Homecoming, Family Portraits, Events. Call David Kosiba - 678-343-5609. Vinyl Designs Personalized adhesive monograms, designs, and t-shirts. Email Amanda Henson at vinylgiftswithamanda@ gmail.com Thirty-One Gifts Personal shopping experience with Senior Executive Director, Amanda Henson. www. giftswithamanda.com or email at giftswithamanda@gmail.com Reunion Mailbox Painting Box, flag, logo, post & numbers (removal of numbers only) $30.00 Email: mailboxes@kennyneff.com or Kenneth.services@icloud.com Phone #: 678-727-8001 Mailbox Numbers HOA approved mailbox numbers. Two sets of 4 numbers $16 Order at www.reunionnumbers.com Amanda and Tim Henson at ReunionNumbers@gmail.com

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Van Gold Jewelers Master Jeweler & Diamond Setter. Jewelry Repair, jewelry design and other jewelry services. Watch repair and battery replacement. Contact Stephen, Certified since 1985. 470-290-9680 Personal & Small Group Training April Brass at 678-343-3859 Laurel Alexander Interiors Interior Decorating Services Lisa Graham 404.626.0456 laurelalexanderinteriordecorating.com Carrie Kiger, Disney Travel Agent Free Disney Vacation Planning 404-791-9050 General Yard Maintenance Spreading mulch, spring lawn scalping, other work as needed. Ryan Lusco: 770-490-9220 Lawn Care Service and Pet Sitting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096 Dream Clean Happily offers services like Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Roof Soft Washing, Gutter Bright Restore, and much more. Free Consultations are available. Contact Rick Canfield at 404-574-9890 for more information on services and pricing.

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• Custom Window Treatments • Custom Bedding & Headboards • Shutters, Blinds & Shades • Wallpaper • Upholstery • Design Services

“From windows to walls, we’ve got you covered!” Serving North Georgia for 30 plus years COLLECTION

900 McEVER ROAD • GAINESVILLE, GA 30504 770-531-0430 • greatcoverup.com

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Every procedure feels big when you’re little.

From our pediatric-trained doctors and nurses to our kid-sized equipment, every surgery we perform is designed around one thing – your child. That’s why moms trust us to perform more pediatric outpatient surgeries than anyone in Georgia. ©2017 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

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