Hamilton Mill Hometown Herald December 2018

HOMETOWN HERALD

December 2018

News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Happy Holidays!

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Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

Welcome to Our Newest Residents Kelly Amrozowicz and Deborah Martin Mark Jay Dongjoo Jeon Michael and Laura Jones Jason and Jeanette Kornmeyer Elmien Lewis Joshua Locklair Adam McCready Olujimi and Amanda Olaghere Adam and Brittany Patterson Shakira Smith and Lyndon Staples Brett and Haley Thomas Laurel Thomas Kevin and Madison Truex

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, President Josh Emmett, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Steve Smith, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Sam Basquin, Member at Large E’Lane Tullis, Member at Large

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ISSUE 4

Fall Festival Recap

12 Division Champs

Meet Tim Dutton

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Around Town

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Property Manager: Maureen Murphy CORPORATE OFFICE (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 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Headquarters............................770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail..............................770.619.6500 County Courthouse..............................770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office...............................770.962.4390 Poison Control......................................404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters.................................678.518.5018 Station 18.............................................678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................770.995.6855 Property Tax..........................................770.822.8800 Voter Registration.................................770.226.7210 Animal Control.....................................770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services......................770.822.8850 UTILITIES

BFI Waste Management......................678.963.2800 Water Resources..................................770.376.6800 You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 planned events or to RSVP for an event.

Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 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 These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

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.

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For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School................ 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org

Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org

Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org

Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Hebron Christian Academy..................770.962.9250 Dacula Classical Academy.................678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770.338.7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy...............678.745.4121 Greater Atlanta Christian......................770.243.2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE

Gwinnett Medical Center.....................678.312.1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470.326.7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center.....770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care...........770.848.6195 RECREATION

Community After Hours emergency....404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).......678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center.........770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE

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FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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May your holiday season be filled with family, good friends, and lasting memories.

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Angel Tree Gift Delivery to Foster Families

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HAMILTON MILL CALENDAR

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MULLED CIDER Savor the Season This comforting hot cider is easy to make and economical to serve at winter parties. The cider base can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead — when ready to heat, add the rum.

CAL/SERV:100 COOK TIME:15 mins TOTAL TIME:1 hour

Ingredients 1 gal. apple cider 4 cinnamon sticks 1 1/2 tsp. whole allspice 1 tsp. whole cloves 1 navel orange 1 lemon 1 c. rum cinnamon sticks

Directions 1. In 6-quart saucepot, heat cider with cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, orange slices, and lemon slices to boiling over high heat.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 45 minutes.

2. Add rum; heat through. Do not boil. Pour cider through sieve into heat-safe punch bowl. Discard spices and fruit slices.

Serve hot cider in warm cups accompanied by cinnamon-stick stirrers if you like.

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SOCIAL NEWS

FALL FESTIVAL 2018 Fall Festival 2018 was full of fun…even with cold and wet weather threatening all day, it did not stop the kids from coming out in costumes and having a blast at the festival! Heavy downpours held off–and Hamilton Mill families and friends were able to enjoy ALL of the fun activities including the petting zoo and pony rides, pumpkin painting, obstacle course and soccer dart inflatables, a trackless train, a Spaceball ride, face painting and balloon animals, visits with Belle, Wonder Woman and Elsa…AND FREE popcorn and cotton candy. We know you enjoyed the funnel cakes from the Fruit Smashers Food Truck as well!

Shout Out to our Sponsors and Vendors Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors for coming out and being a part of the festival…we had everything from local small businesses to clothing to craft items galore! A huge shout out to Hermes Realty Group and Renewals by Anderson for sponsoring this event!

Thank you to the MCHS Beta Club, Boy Scout Troup 1597, and Social Committee volunteers for your help with the event...we could not have done it without you!

Thank you to all that brought in coats for our One Warm Coat Drive…we collected over 70 coats for those in need.

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

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TENNIS NEWS

INTRODUCING OUR NEW TENNIS DIRECTOR Hamilton Mill’s new Tennis director, Tim Dutton was announced and introduced at the monthly board meeting on November 5th. Dutton, a Georgia native, brings over 20 years of full time coaching experience and an exuberant attitude about the opportunity to enhance and grow tennis in the Mill.

“I’m extremely excited…” said Dutton, 49. “This is going to be a great place to build a new program, build a new feeling and new excitement for the community.”

“I want to build a program that gets the young families excited as well as the older families… a program that gives little kids, big kids, and big adults all a chance to come out and play tennis.” said Dutton

“I’m excited to have a job of this magnitude.”

Dutton most recently served as the head tennis professional for Chateau Elan Racquet Club and is a former Georgia Professional Tennis Association “Head Pro of the Year” and “Head Program of the Year” award winner. As he looks to move the Hamilton Mill tennis program to the next level, he sees this as a great growth opportunity for his personal career as well.

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Dutton explained that a key ingredient he’s found to increasing participation (especially in kids) is keeping it fun while improving the skill level. He sees this as the way to more than just short term growth, but sustainability over time. To go along with competitive events, Dutton will plan regular fun events like tennis carnivals, holiday events, round robins, pizza parties, etc.

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You are encouraged to stop by the tennis shop to meet Tim and find out more about what’s coming!

You can also stay up to date on tennis news by reading the weekly email blast and the monthly newsletter.

“I’m excited to have a job of this magnitude,” he said. “This is the next step in my career.”

Dutton’s vision for Hamilton Mill is to establish a program that is welcoming to all residents and gives something for all levels and all ages.

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TENNIS NEWS

DIVISION CHAMPS!

C ongratulations to the Hamilton Mill 12U Boys tennis team!

They were the ALTA C5 Fall 2018 Division Champions!

The team was comprised of Hamilton Mill residents: Dylan Armstrong, Chase Coy, Kevin Cochran, Madden Martin, Morgan Martin, Bennett Miles, Ryan Mossadeghi, Ethan Peeples, Evan Smola, Nicolas Torres, and Brett Wilson.

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RESIDENT NEWS

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AROUND TOWN

Community News

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Saturday, December 15 at 10am

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Seating is limited, so reserve your seats today! Enjoy your evening by bringing your own food and favorite beverages! www.aplacetoimagine.com/events/concerts

AURORA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 8

Piccadilly takes a few liberties with the classic holiday poem penned by Clement C. Moore more than 100 years ago. In this version, performed with hand puppets, children will get the real story of that night from a mouse who was an eyewitness to the whole affair. It’s a merry tale with lots of silly twists and turns to entertain and amuse children of all ages. www.auroratheatre.com

Santa makes his final stop in Duluth at Red Clay Music Foundry.

Join Santa and his elves at 3116 Main Street from 10AM-Noon.

Free crafts (while supplies last) will be available for kids. Get a free professional picture taken with Santa while kids tell him what they want for Christmas. Children can bring letters to Santa to take back to the North Pole! Time is limited, so please arrive early. The event is free to the public.

A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS CAROL

Thursday, December 6 at 8pm with dates through December 20

It’s back! A Broadway Christmas Carol is returning to the Art Station stage. This Art Station family favorite production, based on the classic Charles Dickens’ story is mixed with hilarious song parodies of 33 of your favorite Broadway show tunes. Throw in a Phantom of the Opera masked piano player, and A Broadway Christmas Carol provides a hilarious theatrical experience that’s not to be missed. artstation.org

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Saturday, December 8

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents the Ghosts of Christmas Eve at Infinite Energy Center. Get the best of TSO and more!

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YULETIDE HIGH TEA

Saturday, December 8 | 3pm

Spend the afternoon taking High Tea in the historic 1827 Isaac Adair House. Our costumed interpreters will review etiquette of the late 1800s and give tours of the building. Make a citrus pomander or decorate your own Victorian paper fan to take home. High Tea attire is encouraged but not required. Ages 15 and up. Pre-register by 12/6 online with code IAH48100 or by calling 770-822-5178.

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