Bentwater September 2014 by KDA Communications

The September 2014

Gazette

The Official Newsletter of the Bentwater HOA

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Bentwater Outdoor Movie Night at Cedarcrest Field â&#x20AC;˘ September 6th

Caribbean Night Adult Social September 27th

Inside This Issue September at a Glance

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Bentwater Association Info ................................. & Contact Numbers .............................

6 September Calendar 10 Mailbox Checklist 11 Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

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New Community Compliance 12 & Enforcement Guidelines

Bentwater Fall Fest

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27 Golf News

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Board of Directors & Voting ................................. Member List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 Health and Fitness 34 Private Event Rentals 36 Tennis News

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Cedarcrest Field September 6th 8:00pm

Caribbean

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15 At Your Service 22 Sidewalks in Bentwater Bentwater Groups & 26 Happenings

Outdoor Movie Night

Bentwater Fall Festival October 18th on the Cedarcrest Field. Vendor applications now being accepted. Contact Melissa at mtkacsik@cmacommunities.com to sign up.

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Social

Cedarcrest Pool September 27th

The Gazette is a publication of KDA Communications. 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 this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA Communications. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Bentwater 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 of such opinions, information, goods or services.

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Bentwater Association Info & Contact Numbers Bentwater Contacts Cathy Wozniak, Community Manager ............... cwozniak@cmacommunities.com • 770-529-8585

Community Management Associates (for after hrs common area maintenance emergencies only) ............................................. 404-835-9100

Melissa Tkacsik, Property Management Assistant/Activities ...................mtkacsik@cmacommunities.com • 770-529-8585

Tennis Office............................................................ 678-574-9942

Community Management Office Hours

Bentwater Mailboxes

Business Hours: Monday and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9-5. Office is closed on Wednesdays. If you would like to meet with Cathy, please call the office at 770-529-8585 to schedule an appointment. We are committed to making ourselves available to meet our resident’s needs and are happy to accommodate you!

Bentwater Golf Club.................................................. 770-529-9554

The Seven Hills Ace Hardware store has closed, but Ace Hardware of East Paulding located at 263 East Paulding Drive in Dallas (678-363-8191) carries all of the approved supplies for repairs or replacement.

Please continue to contact Bentwater Property Management for mailbox post replacement @ 770-529-8585.

Community Contacts Utilities

Atlanta Gas Light...............................................................770-994-1946 ATT Telephone..................................................................888-757-6500 Cobb EMC........................................................................770-429-2100 Street Light Repairs...........................................................770-429-3432 Paulding County Water System............................................770-445-2761

Services

Non-Emergency Sheriff’s Dept.............................................770-443-3010 Animal Control..................................................................770-445-1511 Acworth Post Office...........................................................770-966-8133 Motor Vehicle Office...........................................................770-443-7584 Paulding County Board of Commissioners.............................770-443-7550 Paulding County DOT.........................................................770-445-4759 Waste Industries................................................................770-577-3545 Street Parking Violations.....................................................770-443-9768

Recreation

Paulding County Park & Rec. Dept.......................................770-445-8065 Senior Services.................................................................770-443-8873

Schools

Paulding County Board of Education.....................................770-443-8000 Burnt Hickory Elementary....................................................678-363-0970 Shelton Elementary............................................................770-443-4244 McClure Middle School......................................................770-505-3700 East Paulding High School..................................................770-445-5100 North Paulding High School................................................770-443-9400

Libraries

New Georgia Public Library.................................................770-459-8163 Paulding County Library......................................................770-445-5680 Crossroads Library.............................................................770-975-0197

Emergency Contact Please contact the Paulding County Sheriff at 770-443-3010 (press 1, 2 times) to report suspicious behavior at any of the amenity centers or common areas. If something catches your eye (even as partly suspicious) please give the police the opportunity to determine if there is a problem.

Please dial 911 for all EMERGENCIES.

Special Amenity Reminder:

Bentwater Amenities are for the use of Bentwater residents and their accompanied guests only. Organized sports groups, other than Bentwater Leagues, are not permitted to use the amenities at any time. This includes and is not limited to: fields, volleyball court, basketball courts, tennis courts, and pools.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 calendar of events

SUNDAY

MONDAY

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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LABOR DAY HOA OFFICE CLOSED

Basketball Pickup Game at Highcrest 6:00

Bridge 11-3 Voting Members Meeting 7:00

Senior Coffee 10-12

Bridge 11-3

Architectural Review Submission Deadline

Ladies Golf 10:00 AM

Duplicate Bridge 6:30

26 Tennis Pizza Party 6-8pm

Bridge 11-3 Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM

Bentwater Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group 7:00

Ladies Golf 10:00 AM

Outdoor Movie Night - Rio 2 Cedarcrest Field 8:00 pm

Architectural Review Submission Deadline

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Basketball Pickup Game at Highcrest 6:00

Senior Coffee 10-12

Ladies Golf 10:00 AM

Basketball Pickup Game at Highcrest 6:00

Ladies Golf 10:00 AM

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Caribbean Night Adult Social 6:00 pm

Basketball Pickup Game at Highcrest 6:00

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99 Ways to Say “I Love You” Positive Reinforcement gives children the support and confidence they need to reach their full potential. Saying “I love you” is one way, but there are many other fun words and phrases that children love and respond to. Hang this list on the refrigerator or somewhere else you’ll be sure to see it so you won’t ever run out of words to encourage your children. 1. You’re on the right track now! 2. You’re doing a good job. 3. You did a lot of work today. 4. Now you’ve figured it out. 5. That’s RIGHT! 6. Now you have then hand of it. 7. That’s the way! 8. You’re really going to town! 9. You’re doing fine. 10. Now you have it! 11. Nice going. 12. That’s coming along nicely. 13. That’s great. 14. You did it that time! 15. GREAT! 16. FANTASTIC! 17. TERRIFIC! 18. TREMENDOUS! 19. You outdid yourself today. 20. How did you do that? 21. That’s better. 22. EXCELLENT! 23. I’m really proud of how hard you try. 24. Good job, (name of child) 25. That’s the best you’ve ever done. 26. Good going! 27. Keep it up! 28. That’s really nice. 29. WOW! 30. I appreciate your help. 31. Much better! 32. Good for you! 33. That’s much better! 34. Good thinking! 35. Exactly right! 36. SUPER! Page 8

37. Nice going. 38. You make it look easy. 39. I’ve never seen anyone do it better. 40. You’re doing much better today. 41. Way to go! 42. Not bad. 43. Superb! 44. You’re getting better every day. 45. WONDERFUL! 46. I knew you could do it. 47. Keep working on it; you’re getting better. 48. You’re doing beautifully. 49. You’re really working hard today. 50. That’s the way to do it! 51. Keep on trying! 52. You’re the best! 53. Nothing can stop you now! 54. You’ve got it made. 55. You’re very good at that. 56. You certainly did well today. 57. I’m very proud of you. 58. You’re learning fast. 59. You’ve just about got it. 60. That’s good. 61. I’m happy to see you working like that. 62. I’m proud of the way you worked today. 63. That’s the right way to do it. 64. You’re really learning a lot. 65. That’s better than ever. 66. That’s quite an improvement. 67. That kind of work makes me very happy. 68. MARVELOUS! Bentwater: The Gazette

69. That deserves a high five. 70. PERFECT! 71. AWESOME! 72. FINE! 73. You’ve got your brain in gear today. 74. That’s IT! 75. You figured it out fast! 76. You remembered! 77. You’re really improving. 78. I think you’ve got it now. 79. Well look at you go! 80. You’ve got that down pat. 81. Good work! 82. Outstanding! 83. I like that. 84. Couldn’t have done better myself. 85. Now that’s what I call a fine job. 86. Congratulations! 87. That was first class work. 88. RIGHT ON! 89. SENSATIONAL! 90. That’s the best ever. 91. Good remembering. 92. You haven’t missed a thing. 93. It’s a pleasure to teach you when you work like that. 94. You really make my job fun. 95. Congratulations. You got (number of behaviors) right. 96. You’ve just about mastered that! 97. One more time and you’ll have it. 98. You must have been practicing. 99. You are so special to me!

What’s it all add up to? “I LOVE YOU”...it’s the thought behind all the words! September 2014

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Checklist for Mailboxes in Bentwater This is a great time to take a look at your mailbox and make sure that it is up to compliance standards. You can keep from receiving a compliance letter and possible a fine by taking care of a few simple things: Make sure the post is securely in the ground, not wobbly, and is standing up straight. If you need a new post, please call the HOA office and we can help you obtain one. Check to insure that the number plaque is securely on the mailbox with all of the numbers present. Both the door and flag must be present, in good repair and operational. Mailbox needs to be clean and free from debris left by perching birds. Mailbox needs to look fresh, not faded. If the box itself is in good shape but it needs a fresh coat of paint, you may purchase that at Ace Hardware. If you need a new box altogether, you can also purchase that at Ace. Make sure to tell them that you need paint or a box specific for Bentwater. Give them a call at 678-363-8191.

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Manager’s Report Fall Pool Schedule

Backyard Cleanup

The Harmony Grove and Winding Creek pools will be closed beginning on September 2nd, and the Highcrest and Bentwater Drive pools will be closed beginning on September 15th. The Cedarcrest pool will remain open through the fall and winter. Tidal Wave Swimming will begin their practices on September 2nd. The tent will go over the pool the first weekend in October.

Now that the weather is nice, many residents are getting their backyard decks and patios ready for summer barbeques and family get togethers. Please take a good hard look at the condition of your backyard and make sure that it is up to the same community standards as front yards and community amenity areas. You probably have neighbors on either side of you and possibly behind you that can see your backyard while they sit and try to enjoy their outdoor living areas.

Courtesy Patrol

Nature Trail

Our seasonal courtesy patrol is in place and will be patrolling the amenity areas daily. Remember that you must show your photo ID to the patrol if requested. Residents must accompany guests AT ALL TIMES at all amenity areas. The cell phone number for Bryant Security is (470) 222-1443. Report any suspicious or obnoxious behavior, underage drinking or vandalism seen in or around any of our amenity and common areas to the guard on duty. Please make sure your preteens and teens understand that entering any of our pool areas after 9:00 pm is considered criminal trespassing. Those caught will be reprimanded and could cause the whole family to lose pool privileges for up to 30 days. Every year we have trespassing at the Harmony Grove slide pool after hours. Be warned: there are security cameras rolling 24/7.

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Tuesday is Garbage Pickup Day Over the past few weeks I have noticed garbage pickup companies coming into the community on days other than Tuesdays. You are welcome to use whatever disposal company you choose but the only approved trash pick-up day for Bentwater is TUESDAY.

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Pool Rules

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Please do not park along the YELLOW PAINTED CURBS at the entrances of the nature trail along Bentwater Drive or Graves Road.

Architectural Review Committee approval is needed for most exterior modifications. As a rule, any modification which alters the look of your property will require approval. The ARC application can be found on the Bentwater HOA website and in the HOA office. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. Not complying with the ARC approval process can result in fines as well as having to tear out the modification which could be very costly.

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New Community Compliance and Enforcement Guidelines As homeowners in Bentwater, you are aware that the governing documents of the Association clearly outline your responsibilities for maintaining your property and keeping it up to community standards. This information can be found in Article VII, Section 7.4 (Compliance and Enforcement), as well as in the By-laws in Article III, Section 3.24. A majority of owners and residents here work hard to keep their property (home exteriors and yards) well maintained. The covenants and restrictions in our community help to give you, as an owner, peace of mind that your community will hold or increase in its value because of the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enforcement of the covenants. That being said, the Board of Directors has implemented some changes to the compliance violation process and the fines associated with non-compliance of the covenants. While this may seem extreme, due to the fact that there are repeat offenders in the community who do not take the inspection drives or violation notices seriously, the Board of Directors has chosen to take these steps. Sending out violation notices is an expense to the community, and takes the HOA staff a great deal of time. Therefore, beginning September 15, 2014, the process for compliance violation notices and fining are as follows: * The owner of record of any property that, during inspection drives, is noted as being in violation of the covenants. (i.e. yards in need of landscape maintenance, exterior cosmetic repairs to the home, basketball goals set up in cul de sacs, broken fences, inoperable vehicles parked in a driveway, recreational vehicles in yard or driveway, etc.) will receive a letter from the HOA office stating the nature of the violation and the action that is needed to correct it. * The owner will have ten days (10) to correct the violation and notify the HOA office of the actions taken. Upon notification that corrective actions have been taken, the HOA office will reinspect. If the violation has been taken care of, the violation will be closed. * After the 10th day, if no notice of correction has been provided, your account will immediately be fined $150 for the offense stated in the letter you received. If the same offence is either uncorrected or repeated within a calendar year, you will then be fined $300. Should this occur a third time within the same calendar year, you will be fined $500. Should there be a fourth violation of the same nature within the same calendar year, you will be fined an additional $500 every 10 days until the violation is corrected. In addition, your account will be sent to the attorney for legal action. Please note that you have a period of 10 days from receipt of the letter in which you may request in writing a hearing with the Board of Directors to challenge the violation and/or the proposed fine. Should you desire to obtain a copy of the covenants, they are available on the Bentwater website. It is our hope that this new policy will bring to light the importance of keeping your home and yard up to community standards, and will only serve to enhance the beauty of our neighborhood. Respectfully, Your Homeowners Association Board of Directors Page 12

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Most Common Compliance Violations in Bentwater Below are the most common violations that the Homeowner’s Association has to cite and fine our residents for. Please take a look around your own home and property and make sure it’s in tip-top shape: Trash Cans – Trash and recycling cans are often left on the street or in plain view on days other than pick-up day. Neither is allowed. These bins are only allowed on the street from 6:00 Monday evening until 6:00 Tuesday evening (the only day trash collection is allowed in the neighborhood). These bins must be stored out of sight from street view at all other times. Mail Boxes – Please make sure that your mailbox is clean and freshly painted with all numbers clearly visible and straight, a door and flag that are in good repair and fully operable, and seated on a sturdy, freshly painted post. Should you need to purchase a new mailbox, you may call Ace Hardware at 678-363-8191. To purchase a new post, contact the HOA office. Commercial Vehicle Parking – Resident Driven commercial vehicle parking (commercial trucks/vans with ladder racks, etc. or vehicles of any kind with signage advertising a company or place of business) is not allowed in Bentwater. Even if the commercial vehicle is your personal “take home” vehicle for your place of employment, you MUST park it in your garage out of sight. Weeds and Yard Debris – Please make sure that your flower beds and lawns are weed-free, and that all fallen branches, hedge clippings, etc. are not left in your yard. Also, please put away all yard equipment (rakes, shovels, empty flower pots, bags of soil or rock, etc.) away and out of street view. Overnight Street Parking – Overnight street parking is not allowed. Please park (or ask your guests to) in your garage or in your driveway. Parking on the grass is not allowed. Bentwater streets are patrolled by Paulding County Sherriff’s Department, so if you need to report an overnight parking violation, please give them a call at 770-443-9768. Recreational Vehicles – Boats, jet skis, 4-wheelers and the like are not allowed to be parked anywhere on your property but in your garage. No backyard or side yard parking is allowed. Faded Exterior Paint – Please make sure that the paint on your porch, siding, trim, shutters and door are kept fresh. Should you desire to change your paint color scheme, you must obtain an ARC application and submit your new color scheme choices for review. Failure to Submit ARC Paperwork – In order to insure that the beauty of our community remains intact, any changes in paint, roofing, landscape, fencing, etc. must be approved by the ARC committee. The forms may be obtained online on the community website or from the HOA office. Individuals who do not submit this paperwork will be fined without exception.

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Landscaping Tips

September Landscape Tips ~ Courtesy of Greenwood Group also gives you something to look forward to each time the season changes! Fall is also an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs for good root development, allowing plants time to get established before spring. If you would like help creating a design plan for a new landscape this fall, please email Kaitlyn at khackney@greenwoodgroup.net to find out more about how we can transform the landscape around your home.

Here are a few landscape tips for September from Greenwood Group Landscape: • Continue to monitor your irrigation system for any leaks or breaks. Also, if you have a cool season turf lawn such as fescue now would be a good time to mark your irrigation heads so that they won’t get damaged during aerating/ overseeding. If you would like a quote for us to inspect your irrigation system at your home please email Tony at tmorton@greenwoodgroup.net. • Continue cosmetic pruning to plant material to shape and control growth. Crape Myrtles are beautiful trees this time of year, but can also create problems and hang over your home or driveway. Feel free to cut back some of the branches!!! • September is here, meaning cool fall temperatures are just around the corner! It’s time to start planning your fall landscape. Winter annuals such as Pansies, Snapdragons, Cabbage & Kale help to brighten your landscape in the fall and winter months. Planting annual color each season

• With fall right around the corner now is a good time to plan ahead for your lawn. On Warm Season Lawns such as Bermuda you will want to start applying your first application of pre-emergent for fall/winter weeds such as poa annua and henbit. • On Cool Season Lawns such as Fescue you will want to aerate and overseed. Start by scalping your fescue lawn then aerate and overseed with a fescue blend seed and fertilizer. The new seed will need to stay moist especially the first 10-14 days. If you are interested in a quote for aeration/overseeding email Tony at tmorton@greenwoodgroup.net

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At Your Service Need a babysitter, pet sitter or dog walker? Here is a list of Bentwater residents that may be able to help: Babysitting Alyssa Bills, Age 13.......................................770-324-4247 Macayla Cook, Age 16..................................678-772-1403 Emma Defelippi, Age 14................................770-966-7982 Angelica Gumeny, Age 16.............................770-825-2843 Natalie Hittle, Age 18....................................770-715-6478 Taylor Johnson, Age 18.................................470-234-5927 Brooke Kelly, Age 14.....................................770-966-9573 Raeah Logan, Age 18....................................678-230-6934 Dog Walking Alyssa Bills, Age 13.......................................770-324-4247 Laura Bonilla, Age 17....................................770-975-4265 Natalie Hittle, Age 18....................................770-715-6478 Raeah Logan, Age 18....................................678-230-6934

Lawn Care Joseph Clark, Age 15....................................770-655-7650 Pet Sitting Alyssa Bills, Age 13.......................................770-324-4247 Laura Bonilla, Age 17....................................770-975-4265 Macayla Cook, Age 16..................................678-772-1403 Emma Defelippi, Age 14................................770-966-7982 Michelle Gumeny - Adult...............................770-845-0540 Natalie Hittle, Age 18....................................770-715-6478 Taylor Johnson, Age 18.................................470-234-5927 Christian Lasher, Age 17...............................678-383-6133 Hayden Latimer, Age 16................................678-462-7151 Raeah Logan, Age 18....................................678-230-6934 Angel Waldrop - Adult...................................678-778-2281

If you are a Bentwater resident who has a similar service to offer, please contact Melissa at mtkacsik@ cmacommunities to have your name added to our resource list. Please provide her with your name, Bentwater address, phone number, age and the service you offer.

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GARAGE SALE October 3rd from 8-1 and

October 4th from 8-3 All residents are welcome to participate. Feel free to put out balloons on your mailbox or professional signage (no handmade signage allowed) to show you are participating, but we ask that you please remove them at the end of the sale hours each day. This is a great time to gather your unwanted items and make some money for the upcoming holidays!

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September is the 9th month of the year and marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern hemisphere and the start of spring in the Southern hemisphere. The name September comes from the Latin septem for seven, since this was the seventh month of the Roman calendar. The month was named during a time when the calendar year began with March. September starts on the same day of the week as December each year, but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year. September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. These are all very passionate flowers.

• Band-Aids were invented in the month of September. • September 19th is “Talk Like A Pirate Day” around the world… an International event. • September 12th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. • The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. The birth stone for the month is the sapphire. The sapphire represents clarity of thought, intuition, and peacefulness. In non-traditional medicine it is used to treat fevers and reduce inflammation. Sapphire reduces anxiety and procrastination and gives the wearer luck.

• Grandparent’s Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

• Labor Day is the most well known holiday in September. It is observed every year on the first Monday in September.

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Caribbean Night

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Summer British Soccer Camps The British Soccer Camps held in June and July were a big success. Chris Adams and his staff from Challenger Sports did an excellent job as always. Everyone learned new skills, made new friends and had a great time. The camps will be back again next summer, so if you missed this year, stay tuned for upcoming dates. (Thank you to Brittany Hart and Cathy Wozniak for the photos.)

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Sidewalks in Bentwater The Paulding County Department of Transportation is responsible for maintenance and repair of our sidewalks in Bentwater. However due to budgetary concerns, they will only repair or replace sidewalks that are deemed a safety hazard (as in these pictures). No aesthetic issues (such as cracks) are currently being addressed. If you feel the sidewalk in front of your home is in need of repair due to a safety concern, please contact Jana Brown with the PCDOT at jrbrown@paulding.gov. They will put you on their schedule to come assess your concern and make a decision concerning the necessity of the repair.

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North Paulding Youth Basketball Four years ago North Paulding youth basketball was just a dream for Coach Ryan Dyer and Coach Scott Green, the varsity head basketball coaches at North Paulding High. Now youth basketball for grades k through 12 is a reality. In season one, in 2011, over 200 boys and girls participated and the numbers have grown steadily every year. This year over 400 are expected to participate. Coach Dyer, who is the boy’s varsity basketball head coach at North Paulding, explained, “From the beginning this community was excited about the opportunity to play in our league. It’s great to see it continue to grow.” This year a goal of the North Paulding Youth basketball program is to increase the number of girls participating. Coach Green, the girl’s varsity head basketball coach at North Paulding says, “I know the girls are out there and they want to play. Our Middle school and high school programs are full. We have to get more of our younger girls playing at an early age. Our youth program is a great place for girls to start to develop a love for the game.” This season the plan is to have a league dedicated to girls for grades kindergarten through second, third and fourth grade, Fifth grade, and middle school age. In addition to more girls, Coach Dyer would like to see more high school aged boys participating. “Last year we had about 30 high school boys playing in our league. I expect to see those numbers increase because the high school aged boys had such a good time competing against each other last year.” Signups for the North Paulding Youth basketball league are open to all students in Paulding and surrounding counties. Registration is available at NorthPauldingbasketball.net under the “Youth Basketball” tab. For questions contact NorthPauldingyouthbasketball@gmail.com. In addition to online registration there is an opportunity to register in person on Saturday October 4th and Saturday October 11th at Beef O Brady’s on Cedarcrest. Registration times are Noon to 2:30 p.m. each day After registration there will be a skills test needed to grade the players and make the teams competitive. Skills tests will be held at the North Paulding High School main gym on Sunday October 5th and Sunday October 12th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The skills test includes basic basketball fundamentals and should take less than 30 minutes. New players can also register for the league on these days. Practices for the North Paulding Youth Basketball league begin on October 27th. Games begin on November 8th and will be played on Saturdays and Sundays in the North Paulding complex throughout the season. The game schedule follows the Paulding County School system calendar so no games or practices will take place during the holiday breaks. All students of all ages and basketball experience should look into the North Paulding Youth Basketball league for another fun and exciting season.

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Bentwater Activities

September 6 Outdoor Movie Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cedarcrest Field

September 27 Caribbean Night Adult Social

October 18 Bentwater Fall Festival

December 6 Winter Wonderland

Outdoor Movie Night Saturday, September 6th at 8:00 pm on the Cedarcrest Field

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie: Rio 2 September 2014

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Bentwater Groups & Happenings Senior Coffee & Conversation

Bentwater Basketball Enthusiasts

Bentwater Women’s Group

Adult Pickup Basketball players needed (18 yrs+) at the Highcrest court. If interested, contact Kai Chu at kai.chu@aonhewitt.com

The Bentwater Women’s Group will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 11th at 7 pm in the Parlor Room of the Activity Center. As always, we invite any Bentwater women over age 50 to join us. We look forward to meeting new mature women in our community who are interested in making community friends and planning activities of interest.

Senior Coffee meets from 10-12 in the Clubhouse Parlor Room on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Please contact Loretta Koehler at 770-975-7662 for more information.

Bridge Night

Looking for experienced people interested in enjoying the finer art of shotgun shooting! Please contact Jim Nance at nance2james@comcast.net or Tom Hennessey at tphennessey1551@yahoo.com for more information.

Acworth Moms Duplicate bridge players are invited to attend on the third Saturday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center, Parlor Room. Please contact Dot Price at 770-529-1503 if you plan on attending. Regular bridge is held every Tuesday at 11:00 at Bentwater Activity Center. For information about introductory bridge classes, please contact Sonja Alsobrooks via phone at 678-224-8815 or via email at swalsobrooks@ comcast.net.

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What: Tailgate Theology (an informal gathering to talk about meaningful topics) When: 8-10PM every Thursday night Who: Men, 21 and up www.tailgatetheology.com

If you have any questions, please contact Rosemarie Smith at 770-974-5978 or by e-mail to rosemarie_smith@hotmail.com.

“Happiness is a cup of coffee shared with a friend and neighbor.”

Bentwater Sporting Clays Group

Tailgate Theology Men’s Club You’re Invited!

Are you a stay-at-home mom looking for activities for your children and yourself? You’re not alone! The MOMS Club of Acworth West is a social support group that helps at-home mothers feel good about their choice to stay home. We plan activities, playgroups, “Mom’s Night Out,” parties, and other social events for your little ones and the entire family. Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Check out our website at www.acworthwestmomsclub.weebly.com or email acworthmoms@gmail.com for meeting information.

Euchre

Join us on the last Friday of each month at 7:00 pm in the parlor Room. For more information, please contact Diane Bynum at 678-324-1151.

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Golf News

Attention Lady Golfers: Come out for a friendly game of golf with the ladies of Bentwater. We meet every Tuesday morning at Bentwater golf Club for a 9:00am tee time. Our group includes golfers of all levels and ages and was formed to provide a good way to meet other women golfers while working on your game. Some walk, some ride, the only goal is to have a fun time! We meet in the club house after our golf game for a few laughs and a snack. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Lisa Remaine at 770-833-6777 or email at LRemaine@gmail.com

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Crossroads Public Library

September Is Library Card Sign-up month! Children’s Events

Teen Events

Adult Events

*Storytime*

*Teen Advisory Board*

*Library Tech Support*

Join Ms. Kristy For storytime on Tuesdays and Thursday at 11:00! ~Tuesday: Baby Storytime ~Thursday: Storytime

A great chance for us to hear the voices of our teen patrons! Help will book, movie, and program suggestions. FREE SNACKS Monday, September 8th at 5:00

Become more familiar with our digital library, all you need is your tablet! Digital Magazines: Tuesday, September 4th @ 3:00 e-audiobooks: Wednesday, September 10th @ 3:00 E-books: Thursday, September 18th @ 3:00

*Lego Club* Arr Matey! Bring the kids to the library and build to our pirate theme! September 2nd @ 5:00 September 16th @ 12:00

*Music with ME* Enjoy this music based program where you and your child will experience music, singing, and rhythmic movements!

*Craft Day* Grandparents Day Cards September 6th @ 1:00

*Teen Craft Night* If you are looking for something to do during Fall break come to the library! We will be making bookworm bookmarks! Monday, September 15th @ 3:00

*Celebrate fREADom* Celebrate your freedom to read during banned books week at the library. Enjoy crafts, books, and a scavenger hunt! September 21st – 27th

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*Writer’s Block* Come to the library to join our creative writing group. If you write, then you are welcomed! Tuesday, September 9th and 23rd @ 5:00

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Bentwater Board of Directors & Voting Members List

2014 Board of Directors: Dan Nolan – President, Jim Hourigan – Vice President, Lisa Remaine – Secretary, Tom Hennessey – Treasurer, Skip Schaper – Director, Carey Cole – Director, Terry Loe – Director

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Mark Avery

678-986-5869

markavery01@comcast.net

Section B

Jim Roth

770-975-1993

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Susan Agee

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Lee Hyde

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Section E

Erin Weeks

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Janet Richard

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Dave Mirolli

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George Green

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Section J,M,N,R Alternate Jim Hoover

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Section L

Chris Roberts

678-324-1461

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Section L Alternate

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Danny Moore

678-898-3769

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Craig Thompson

770-975-9734

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Section S and T

Jim Nance

770-974-2385

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Section U

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770-917-0667

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Jack Meeds

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Sonjia Alsobrooks

678-224-8815

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Please contact Cathy Wozniak at cwozniak@cmacommunities.com for information on representing your section as a Voting Member. Page 30

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Bentwater Health & Fitness

ATTENTION BENTWATER FITNESS GURUS: Are you interested in teaching fitness classes here at the Activities Center? We are now accepting applications for Fitness Instructors. If interested in becoming a part of the Bentwater Fitness Staff, please contact Melissa Tkacsik at mtkacsik@cmacommunities.com or 770-529-8585. Be sure to specify the type of class you are interested in teaching and the time frame.

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Yoga at Bentwater: Why drive to yoga when you can walk? Join Chelsea McPherson for Yoga on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the Activities Center located near the tennis courts. Appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners. For more information please visit www.chelseamcphersonyoga.com.

Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is a very social and fun class for players of all ability levels taught by a tennis teaching professional. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never played tennis before it is a great way to be introduced to the sport, and if you are an experienced, high level tennis player it is the best way to train for tennis. Most classes have mixed ability and Bentwater tennis offers 3 classes per week. Regardless of ability or fitness level the tennis professional is trained to provide the ultimate workout for each person. Classes are just $10 each and there is a flat rate per month for all of the classes.

Zumba Monday 7:00pm and Wednesday 7:30pm. Bring mat, water and 3 to 5lbs. hand weights. Contact Sheri Esposito (404) 353.9935 or sheriesposito@yahoo.com for any questions.

Instructor: Bentwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis Pro, Mark Woerner bentwaterpro@gmail.com

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Connecting Local Businesses to Your Neighborhood. A/C & Heating Services

AccuTemp, Inc. Heating & Cooling 770-672-6963 R&D Mechanical Services - 770-917-1795

Banks

Renasant Bank 678-388-5709 Towne Lake 678-388-5328 E. Woodstock 678-454-2466 Riverstone

Chiropractor/Pain Management

Vinings Spine & Health - 678-293-9918

Dentists

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Early Learning/Child Development Primrose Schools Acworth - 770-529-3925 Mountain Brook - 770-924-9881 Providence Pavillion - 770-819-1286 Smyrna West - 678-217-4455

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Golf Carts/Sport Vehicles/Grills All Pro Carts - 678-384-4945

Hair Salon

Jyl Craven Hair Colour Studio - 770-345-9411

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Atlanta Audio & Automation - 404-602-0559

Hospital/Health Systems Wellstar - 770-956-STAR

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Sky Zone Sports Kennesaw - 678-426-4400

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Williams Orthodontics Woodstock - 770-592-5554 Canton - 770-345-4155

Outdoor Kitchens/Fireplaces/Gas Logs The Mad Hatter - 770-740-8133

Outdoor Lighting

Night Vision - 678-500-8099

Painting

Painting Plus - 404-382-9988

Pest Services

Community Pest Solutions - 678-383-1649

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Private Event Rentals

Are you a Bentwater resident looking for a place to hold your event?

Why not consider the Bentwater Clubhouse! Perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, anniversary celebrations, graduation parties, and even small, informal weddings!

There are two rooms available: Parlor Room

Terrace Room

-- Holds 25-30 people -- Rental fee is $40 per hour with a $300 deposit and a $25 maintenance fee -- Kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave

-- Holds 75 people -- Rental fee is $50 per hour with a $300 deposit and a $50 maintenance fee -- Kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave -- Or rent both rooms for $75 per hour with a $300 and a $75 maintenance fee

Minimum hours for rentals are as follows:

Weekdays/nights – 1 hour minimum Friday Night – 3 hour minimum Saturday (all day/night) – 5 hour minimum Sunday – 3 hour minimum with the 4th hour free All events must be over and building/parking lot empty no later than 11:00 PM. Use of the pool is not allowed with any rental.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tkacsik in the HOA office at 770-529-8585. Page 34

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Around Bentwater

New to the Neighborhood? Here are a few things you need to know:

• Bentwater has 5 amenity areas with these features: 1. 310 Bentwater Drive – Pool, water mushroom, water shoots, basketball court and playground 2. 383 Highcrest Drive – Pool, waterworks, basketball court and playground 3. 115 Hunt Creek Drive – Pool, water slide, water mushroom, basketball court , new playground and 2 tennis courts 4. 3730 Cedarcrest Road - Pool, clubhouse, sports field, and 8 tennis courts 5. 60 Pensdale Place – Pool, basketball court, new playground, and 2 tennis courts • Bentwater has a paved , mile-long nature trail. The trail head is located .2 miles from the Bentwater Drive pool or .2 miles from the intersection of Bentwater Drive and Graves Road. • You are allowed to use any trash service you choose, but they may only pick up on Tuesday. • If you want to make any exterior modifications to your home, they must be reviewed and approved by the ARC before you start. You may obtain the form for this process either in the HOA office or on the Bentwater website.

Tidal Wave Swimming is excited to return to Bentwater for the 2014-2015 season. Our partnership with the neighborhood has led to many successes. This year three Tidal Wave Swimmers will begin their collegiate swimming careers: Josh Smith at The University of Tampa, Abigail Gonzalez at Simmons College, and Danny Smyda at Brandeis University. We wish Tidal Wave alums luck as they move forward. Additionally, in July, five Tidal Wave Swimmers won individual state titles! Whether your aspirations are swimming in college, win state titles, or simply improving your swimming technique and fitness level, Tidal Wave Swimming has a place for you. Interested swimmers should contact Head Coach Jim McGinnis at jim_mcginnis@bellsouth.net. See you at the pool!

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Bentwater Tennis News Mark Woerner

Zwelo Khupe

Director of Tennis

Head Professional

Bentwaterpro@gmail.com Cell: 678-873-2861 Tennis shop: 678-574-9942

Zee7691@aol.com Cell: 404-680-7222

Summer Tennis Hours

Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm • Friday & Saturday 9am-Noon • Sunday closed

Lesson Rates ½ hour private/semi-private............................................................................................................$30 resident ½ hour private/semi-private – Package of 4................................................................................ $100 resident 1 hour private/semi-private.............................................................................................................$55 resident 1 hour private/semi-private – Package of 4................................................................................. $200 resident 1 hour group (3 to 4 people).............................................................................................................$60 resident 1 hour group (3 to 4 people) – Package of 4................................................................................ $210 resident Team coaching (groups of 5 or more) per hour/coach..................................................................$65 resident Drop-in lessons are charged at a flat rate of $10 per person. There is a $5 non resident fee added to each rate.

Court Reservations @ www.Reservemycourt.com Facility: Bentwater II • Passcode: 7611

Weekly Tennis Calendar: Classes & Drills

Adult Open Classes $10 per class or $50 per month Beginner/Kids Cardio is for beginners and intermediate players 10-80 years old Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Women’s Open Drills 10:30am Girl’s Beginner 3:15-4pm Cardio Tennis 7pm Men’s Open Drills 8pm

Friday Cardio Tennis 9am Mixed Doubles Drills 10am

Boy’s Beginner 3:15-4pm Cardio Tennis 7pm

Beginner Cardio 7pm

Beginner Cardio 8pm

Please turn the lights off when you are finished at night. It saves money and is a courtesy to the residents that live behind the courts. Thank you. Page 36

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Bentwater Tennis News Congratulations to the Ladies A-7 senior team for making it to the city finals!

The Fall season is starting up just after labor day. We have 19 Fall ALTA teams this season going for the coveted ALTA trophies. There are a couple teams that still have room for a player or 2 so let me know if you are interested and I will try to find you a team to play on.

Ladies Summer Seniors A-5 City Finalists! Angi Morrison (captain) Camey Gardner Nancy Ferrell Linda Segars Sharon Woodworth Angela Nall Melissa Dorsett Debi Larson Gwynne Williams Paige Bulloch Jodi Rupp Tonya Kern-Honea Kim Kelley

Thank You! The Ladies Fall ALTA Clinic was a great time, thanks to all the ladies that came out, we plan on doing another one right after the fall season.

Our 4th of July Cardio was a blast, everyone dressed patriotic and we got in a good workout in the morning so we could eat bad that night!

Kids Pizza Day July! The Pizza Party for September will be on September 26th. The time will be 6-8pm. Cost is $10 per child, or 2 for $15. This is for the kids that are currently playing tennis, we will play tennis matches and then have a break in the middle and eat some pizza then go out and play a little more! September 2014

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