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Inside THIS ISSUE Important Numbers............................3 Did You Know?...................................4 Empty Nesters....................................6 July Calendar.................................... 14 Farmer’s Market................................ 18 Reunion Buzz................................... 20 Summer Luau................................... 22 Parade & Volunteers......................... 28 Neighbor to Neighbor....................... 34 Important CONTACTS
ADVERTISING INFORMATION Do you own or work for a great company and want to spread the word? The Patriot is Reunion’s monthly newsletter that is printed and distributed to over 400 homes and nearby businesses. Additional copies are available in Reunion’s Meeting House for our residents and Sales Office for prospective residents. Deadlines for ALL SUBMISSIONS to The PATRIOT
September 2018..................................... July 31, 2018 October 2018.................................... August 31, 2018 November 2018.......................... September 30, 2018 December 2018.............................. October 31, 2018 To advertise in the Reunion Patriot, contact Leah Nelson at The Times 770.535.6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com The Reunion Patriot 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 Reunion Country Club 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.
Emergency...................................................................... 911 Reunion Hall Kitchen............................ 770-967-8300 x78 Reunion Sales Office..................................... 770-967-1108 Reunion Golf Shop....................................... 770-967-8300 Activities Director: Angela Pavlichek................................... ............................................angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com Property Manager: Melanie Ondruska.404-920-8621 x113 .......................................... melanieondruska@fieldstonerp.com Patriot Editor: ........................ reunionnewsletter@gmail.com
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Advisory Committee............................................. ReunionAC@gmail.com Covenants Committee................................ ReunionCovenants@gmail.com Landscape Committee............................... ReunionLandscape@gmail.com Meeting House Committee................ ReunionMeetingHouse@gmail.com Neighborhood Watch Committee.....................ReunionWatch@gmail.com Pool Committee...................................................ReunionPool@gmail.com Tennis Committee............................................ ReunionTennis@gmail.com Swim Team...................................................... ReunionRiptide@gmail.com Social Committee......................................................................................... Contact the Activites Director...............angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com July 2018
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DID You KNOW?
Monthly friendly advice for our Reunion neighbors about covenants issues & guidelines
Once again we are enjoying the lazy days of summer in our beautiful and friendly community. With the advantages of living in such a great place come responsibilities as homeowners that are dictated by covenants as well as our individual desire to maintain the esthetic value of our properties. This is the essence of our monthly “Did You Know?” articles – to disperse pertinent information in a neighborly way. That said, if you should receive a notification about a covenant violation, please do not take a personal offense, but rather see it as an opportunity to remain in compliance before fines accrue. Covenants volunteers aim to assist, not reprimand. If you have questions or concerns about any reminder you receive (given in the form of a yellow card), please refer to the Covenant Rules and Regulation manual by going to the Reunion Website at http://fieldstonerpcommunities.com/reunion/document_category. There you will find the Declaration of Protective Covenants plus other essential documents used to make modification requests. Some things to keep in mind during our summer months are: 1. Clothing Lines - Use our beautiful pool but towels – actually any clothing – cannot be hung in public sight to dry. 2. Parking – summertime brings opportunities for family and friends to gather – however, parking regulations remain and must be enforced. They include the following: • Park all vehicles off the road when possible. • If cars do not fit on driveways, they must go in the direction of traffic and should be on one side of the street in order to allow for emergency vehicles and other residents to easily pass. 3. Trash Cans - We know they smell but trash cans must be stored in the garage or on modification approved pads. 4. Golf Cart Driving – Despite the nice weather and temptation to drive around, everyone behind the wheel must have a valid and current Georgia Driver’s License. This pertains to ALL drivers, even if an adult is present in the cart. No one can drive without a driver’s license and no child should be on the lap of a driver while operating the cart. These are direct regulations from the State of Georgia. The sheriff is particularly alerted to violations involving golf and recreational carts during the summer months – fines could be given to violators. 5. Mailboxes - Mailboxes requiring sprucing up must be done in a timely fashion and the paintings/numbering must follow the guidelines. 6. Lawn and Garden Maintenance - This is especially important during our growing season. Keep up with weekly cuttings and anything dying or on their “way out” must be pruned to keep a tidy look to the outside of your home.
7. Leash Law - Strolling in the neighborhood on pleasant days is one of the great advantages of living in Reunion; however, please remember that no dog can be off their owners’ property “off leash”. Picking up after your dog is required and the right thing to do at all times. Should you want to become a part of this volunteer group, please email Angela Pavlichek directly at: angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com. New members are always welcome.
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EMPTY NESTERS AUCTION NIGHT!!! May 19th was the long anticipated yearly “Auction” for the Empty Nesters hosted and emceed by Jack Ofsharick, with the assistance of his lovely wife Gerri. “Trash to Treasure” was the theme and our auctioneer was able to enumerate many optional and creative uses for small jewelry boxes, odd shaped vases, and unidentifiable brick-a-brack which teased the imaginations of possible bidders. As one enthusiastic attendee wrote “If you did not go to the EN Event last night, you missed one heck of a good time. My side still hurts from laughing....” The evening began with a delicious three course meal, the items of which were provided by the attendees. As is certain for our pot luck events, no matter how varied the dishes from southern to Italian to Mexican to Pinterest, it all blended together deliciously! Many thanks to those who worked with Jack and Gerri to make this event successful. They were Barbara and George Hasaka, Carolyn Notheis, Ellen Kirk, and all the members who donated their one-of-a-kind treasures. The proceeds of this event will be added to help defray costs for holiday events. If you are not currently an Empty Nester, but would like information about our group, please contact Sue Dennis at SueDonDennis@hotmail.com.
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Meeting House Rentals
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.
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Association NEWS
Organic Vegetables, Fruits, homemade Syrups, Honey & Jams fresh from the family farm!
Patti Curtis & Ben Harrison with Sun Realty Group are bringing “Roberts Blueberry Farm” to Reunion!! Terry Roberts will have his truck packed with farm fresh goodies for your family to enjoy. Visit “Roberts Family Blueberry Farm” Facebook page on Mondays to see what was picked fresh that week and what will be on his truck!
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Reunion BUZZ
Happy 9th Birthday Kate Dyson! July 17th We love you, Moma, Daddy & Kelly
Happy 15th Birthday to our beloved daughter and Black Belt Kate Seymour. We are so proud of all your accomplishments and love you so very much. May your 15th year be filled with much love and happiness. Love, Mama, Daddy and Drew Happy Birthday Blanton/Pops (July 19th) & Susan/Gammy (July 31st)!! We love you both so much!! Love, Shannon, Bob, Emmy, Stephanie, Clay, Cooper, Corinna, Campbell, Staci, Chris & Corbin
Happy Birthday, Joel! The best husband and daddy!
Looking forward to a great Summer and turning into a double digit. Happy Birthday Buddy. We love you - Momma, Daddy, Brelyn, Nori, Papa, Patch, Charley, Walker & Sunny
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Happy 7th Birthday Emily! You are such a sweet, smart and beautiful girl. We love watching you grow up into a little lady! You are a blessing to our family! Love, Mommy, Daddy & Emerson
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Reunion BUZZ
Happy Birthday Christine. We hope you have fun at the show. Love Bob, Cole & Connor
Happy 19th Anniversary! I love you, love our family, love our life. Thank you for loving me! TLAF, Your Ladybug Jack, Happy 10th Birthday! We are so proud of you! You are an awesome big brother! Great job in school and flag football this year and keep up the hard work! Love, Dad, Mom, and Ellie.
Happy 6th Birthday Reese!!! You are the Sun to our Sunshine, the Dr to our Drama, and the Be to the Best little girl ever! We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Bubba & Brody
Have a great Summer and Birthday! Best of Luck at CBHS. We love you. Momma, Daddy, Eric, Nori, Papa, Charley, Patch, Walker & Sunny
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Graham & Darlene Stuart 6407 Sycamore Drive June’s Yard of the Month was Graham and Darlene Stuart (yes, related to JEB). For all of you naysayers, this yard only has two yard trinkets. But, they have Col Reb on them so that makes them pretty cool. The yard itself is perfect. They don't cut the bermuda grass down like a golf course, but leave it at a perfect 2 inches. Moreover, the yard has Geranium planters in perfect places as well as tiny cobblestone riverbeds to aid the rainwater runoff for a nice touch. Add the variegated liriope and the pretty pink knockout roses and you have your June winner winner chicken dinner.
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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 Babysitting Ana Castro, feel free to reach me at (706) 380-3307 Babysitting Emeline Mayo at 404-542-5113 or emeline3@comcast.net Babysitting Breanna 770 967-4926 Babysitting/Pet Sitting Red Cross Certified, Kaia Clark 770-605-3947 Babysitting My name is Amelia Grubbs and 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 678-221-8074 or at grubbyt@gmail.com. Babysitter & Pet Sitting Services Ally Jezek 678-425-8904 Petsitting Cathy Orlofsky 404-925-1340 or theorlofskys@yahoo.com Dog Walking / Pet sitting Kristen Brickner 404-414-1907 brixelfox@gmail.com www.rover.com/sit/kbrickner Ask about Discounts!
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Dog walking and pet sitting Terri Clark 704-651-6063 Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Grey Brickner 678-296-4453 rover. com/sit/greyb16450 brixelwolf@ gmail.com Only $10/drop-in or $13 per walk. I can also sit in your home! $20 per night. All animals. 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 Personal & Small Group Training April Brass at 678-343-3859 Experienced Piano Teacher Reunion Area - children & adults -call Jennifer 678 828 7668
Errands Run for You Need to run errands but don’t have time? I will help you. Pick up dry cleaning. Get a few groceries. Drop off a parcel. Etc. Payment expected up front for large items. I have a dependable car with lots of room. Negotiable prices. Call Grey Brickner 678-296-4453 or email me at brixelwolf@gmail.com 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 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 Mailbox Painting by Kenny Neff Back by demand! For info and pricing visit www.KennyNeff.com. Questions? Contact me via email or text mailboxes@kennyneff.com 678.727.8001 Laurel Alexander Interiors Interior Decorating Services Lisa Graham 404.626.0456 laurelalexanderinteriordecorating.com
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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 Lawn Mower & trimmer repair & sales Call 770-296-1733 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. Living Fresh by Lindsay on a Budget Re-purpose • Decor • Organize Create • Parties Visit Facebook Page @ livingfreshbylindsay 404.516.1505 Interested in essential oils? Looking for safe, natural personal care items? Want to create a healthy, non-toxic home? Contact me to learn more about doTerra. No pressure to buy. Let’s figure out what works best for you and your family. Stephanie Crane, 404-271-2710 Young Living Are you suffering from seasonal allergies, sinus drainage, and itchy eyes? You can cut out the chemicals and boost your immune and defense system with essential oils. Click www. yldist.com/reignflow to order or email jewels@jewellme.com .
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YOUR EYES ARE OUR FOCUS BRASELTON LOCATION NOW OPEN & ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Benjamin R. Strauss, M.D. • Rohan D. Kapoor, O.D. • Serving patients in Jackson, Hall, Gwinnett, and Barrow counties • Conveniently located next to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton • Onsite Contact Lens Center and Optical Shoppe with high quality lens options and stylish frames • Services include routine exams, LASIK, cataract surgery, and diagnosis/treatment of eye disease and conditions
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When it’s your child, nothing’s more urgent When your pediatrician is unavailable, our Urgent Care Centers are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Because when they’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is wait. To find out which of our 8 locations is nearest you, and even save your spot in line, visit choa.org/waittimes.
CHILDREN’S AT HAMILTON CREEK Located in the Hamilton Mill Town Center shopping center 2240 HAMILTON CREEK PKWY, STE 600 DACULA
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