Hometown Herald May 2020

HOMETOWN HERALD

May 2020

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows.”

Helen Keller

FEATURING

2020 Graduates A NOTE FROM THE BOARD COMMUNITY

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Dennis Charles Barclay and Amanda Bollen Jacob and Emily Johnson Joo Kim and Jade Lee Youn Jeoung Yeunsoo Lee Angela and Stephen Miller Joe Phua Joyce Powers Edward and Charlotte Rhodes Nichola Csere and Darius Rucker Ruthann Beatriz Savage John and Rebecca Slocum Randall Frank West, Jr.

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Jerry Hanes Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Bill Jennings Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Anne Dotter Member at Large: Karen Taylor

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Senior Scrapbook

4 From the Board

12 Around the Community

Tennis News

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

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

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

UTILITIES

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

You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event.

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE

Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk.

MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K • Sign Kwik 770.623.1669 • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678.551.8591 • Addresses of Distinction: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com 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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Gwinnett Co. Solid Waste Mgnt............770.822.7141 Water Resources..................................678.376.6700 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 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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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

From The Board Homeowners, If nothing else, this has been a month that none of us will forget. I hope that everyone is taking care of themselves during these difficult times. As for The Board, we are still discussing items when we can and are still working on keeping Hamilton Mill one of the premier neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Hopefully, many of you have noticed that the front entrance has been redesigned. We hope everyone will enjoy the new look as much as we think you will. We are also installing large rocks at three of our entrances where there seem to be frequent accidents that damage the signs. The hope is that the rocks take much of the brunt of the damage and reduce the number of times we need to repair the signs. We have also installed rocks along the sidewalk by the pier to improve the look of that area.

As for repairs, the Millview pool has been replastered, and we have ordered several parts to repair the playground (including a new slide). Additionally, we have replaced the sand filters at the Lakeview pool.

As a side note, I would like to throw out a HUGE THANK YOU to Maureen and the Shaben team as well as Joe Carr from the cleaning company and Tyler from Sweetwater. Joe’s team noticed water in the fitness center and notified Maureen who then notified Tyler. They immediately went over, stopped the leak from the filters, setup humidifiers and dried up most of the water that had flowed into the workout room before any damage could occur. They did all of this on a Friday night, and I am confident in saying their quick actions saved our community thousands of dollars in repairs.

Projects that are next to tackle include replacing the tennis court lights with halogen lights, updating our website and working on improving silt management for the lake.

Finally, while we have, unfortunately, had to cancel many of the spring events that our homeowners look forward to April and the Social Committee are hard at work in putting together some events that we may be able to hold while maintaining the social distancing guidelines that are in place. Stay tuned for more information on these.

I hope everyone stays safe, and I look forward to the day when we get back to taking advantage of the amenities we all love to use.

Regards, Jerry Hanes President, Hamilton Mill HOA

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

GRADUATION BANNERS I hope everyone is safe and healthy during this time!

Despite the obvious disappointment ALL graduating seniors and their families/friends are experiencing right now due to canceled senior events, we want to support our graduates as much as possible.

From May 1st until Memorial Day weekend, we will have the display of Neighborhood Graduation Banners for the Class of 2020. Although neighborhood banners are strictly for HS Seniors, you are free to put up a banner or yard sign of your special graduate in your yard if you choose.

Please enjoy the wonderful yearbook-like spread of our Graduates, organized by our Activities Director, April Williams.

Thank you to the Hamilton Mill Board of Directors, Maureen Murphy from our HOA, Russell Landscape, and April Williams for your leadership and direction in allowing the placement of Graduation Banners within our Community.

I would like to sincerely extend many, many thanks to all of the wonderful organizers from every participating neighborhood for stepping up to represent your neighborhood, especially in light of the recent crisis we are faced with. This has been an amazing journey and will have an incredible end!

Thank you all for your time and effort. Thank you to Jeni Houser (GA Signs), Kristin Ledford (Kreative Signs), and Nathan Sellers (A Better Sign) for your time, skill, and expertise in creating the amazing banners we will soon be delighted to see.

We live in an amazing community and this pandemic will not define who we are... please stay safe!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERY GRADUATE FROM THE CLASS OF 2020!

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Johnson, Graduation Banners Subcommittee

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TUESDAY

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Father’s Day

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Tennis Committee Meeting Tennis Committee 7:00pm Meeting 7:00pm

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Mother’s Day

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Memorial Day

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Victoria Day

Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

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Memorial Day!

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Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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** All dates are tentative and could be canceled/postponed. Be on the lookout for updates via the weekly neighborhood emails.

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Congratulations to our Graduates Alison Amrozowicz

Madison Ansoategui

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Ali, May your strength and determination continue to carry you through your next chapter at Mercer. We are beyond proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Morgan & Jack

Madison, We are so proud of the person you have become. The determination and drive you have is something truly special. We know you will go very far and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. We love you.

Mom, Dad, Matthew, Nana & Loki

Mercer University bound

Arielle Aronoff Arielle you amaze us every day. You are smart, beautiful, athletic, sensitive and caring. This is your chance to soar and make great things happen. High school graduation is only the beginning of your journey. Always believe in yourself as much as we believe in you. We are so very proud of you. We will always be here to support and love you!!!

Love, Mom, Dad & Alexa

Auburn University bound

Ella Beadles

Oak Hill Classical School Ella, We love you and are so proud of you. May you continue to follow the Lord all of your days. ~Mom & Dad

Mercer University bound

University of North Georgia bound

Aiyana Bermudez Mill Creek High School

Aiyana played Volleyball for Mill Creek High School and accepted a full Volleyball Scholarship to North Carolina A&T as an OH. Aiyana was featured in several articles in Gwinnett Prep Sports, nominated as one of the top 8 finalists for USA Today Player of the Year, was selected as a Gwinnett Super Six for Volleyball, and made Georgia’s All-State Team and All-State Senior Team! All Tournament MVP 2019. AVCA Phenom!

Brandon Bishop Mill Creek High School

Brandon has been a gifted student since third grade. He was accepted into the Duke Tip program in seventh grade. Brandon plans to study psychology in undergraduate school and proceed on to law school.

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University bound

Will Bonduris

Peyton Brown

Congratulations, Will! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. Continue to work hard and you will achieve your dreams. We will always be here to support you.

We are so proud of you and all your achievements. We are excited for your future and what it has in store for you.

Dream big and keep on flying!

Mill Creek High School

We love you!

Mom, Dad & Jacob

Auburn University bound

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Mill Creek High School

We love you tons, Mom, Dad, Preston & Jenna

Middle Georgia State University bound

CLASS OF 2020 Nathan Carlson

Will Chapman

Blessings on your new chapter into adulthood.

We’re proud of all you have done and know you will love Berry! So excited you get to play soccer in college, Go Vikings!

Congratulations Will! We are so proud of you.

We know you will do great at Kennesaw State next year and God has a wonderful plan for your life!

Love, love, love you!

Mom, Dad, Nora, Samuel, Hershey, Midnight, Gramma C & Gramma D Jeremiah 29:5-14

We love you, Mom, Dad, Kaley & Carter

Lauryn Ashlea Clinkscales

Santiago Colmenares

Mill Creek High School

Berry College bound

Mill Creek High School

Lauryn Ashlea Clinkscales you hold the key... to your dreams. No matter where life takes you, remember the power that lies within. You hold the key to your own destiny, and we’ll be here every step of the way! You got this!

Congratulations!

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University bound

Savannah Cornell Mill Creek High School

Savannah is an honor graduate with a 4.0 GPA. She was a cheerleader and won a state title in February. She was also on the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team. She plans to attend UGA in the fall and will major in business/communications with a concentration in the sports industry. As a family we have been blessed by this community of leadership, teachers and mentors who have pushed and guided her - God has mighty BIG plans for this girl!

Mill Creek High School

Kennesaw State University bound

Mill Creek High School

Congratulations Santiago! We are so proud of you. Hope you’ll always find yourself happy and working hard to achieve your goals. Always remember: “The three things in life you are in total control over are your attitude, your effort and your actions.” Wishing you the best in college. Also remember: “Work hard so you can play hard.” We’ll always be here for you.

Love you so much. Mom, Dad, Dani & Juan

Kennesaw State University bound

Nathen Cronk

Mill Creek High School Nathen is involved in Mill Creek High’s TSA chapter, VEX Robotics and is striving to pursue a career in Medicine.

University of North Georgia bound

University of Georgia bound

Joey D’Adamio

Christopher Dennis

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what else is in store for you. Remember to always smile, laugh and have fun and don’t forget to add some hard work to the equation and you will be very successful! We love you very much and wish you the best of luck at Georgia Tech!

Mom, Dad & Giuliana

Chris participated in a project-based learning program focusing on STEM and had a leadership role with the FIRST Robotics team.

He’s one of the 2019 GHP Alumni. He’s selftaught in 3D art & coding. We’re proud of Chris as he plans to study Interactive Design and Game Development at SCAD.

Mill Creek High School

Georgia Tech bound

Mill Creek High School

Savannah College of Art & Design bound

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Congratulations to our Graduates Reagan Finley

Mill Creek High School Reagan is an amazing young lady, and we are proud of all her accomplishments! Scholar Athlete, Loyal Friend, Amazing Daughter and Sister. No matter how the school year ends, we are so proud of you!

University of Georgia bound

Anna Fuhrmannek

Mill Creek High School

Anna will be pursuing a double major in viola performance and music education. She is a member of MCHS Chamber Orchestra, Gwinnett Youth Symphony, and Tri M Music Honor Society. She also sings and plays at church. Anna swam for Mill Creek, Swim Atlanta, the Hammerheads, and is a lifeguard.

University of West Florida bound

Justin Giordani

Mill Creek High School Georgia Tech bound

Riley Gross

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of who you are and who you are becoming, Riley!

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Mattie, Hailey, Lulu & Jasper

University of Georgia bound

Isabelle Harrel

Abigail Herrin

From the day you were born you have always accomplished amazing things. You are such a wonderful daughter and sister. Always kind, giving and thoughtful. You make us so proud every day. Congratulations!

Love,

“Adventure is out there!” -Ellie, Up We’re proud of you!

Mill Creek High School

Mom, Dad & Luke

Mill Creek High School

Love, Mom, Dad & Kaylee

University of Georgia bound

University of North Georgia bound

Cassidy Hettesheimer

Garrett Howe

Cassidy is graduating as the valedictorian of MCHS and plans to attend the University of Georgia as a Foundation Fellow, majoring in journalism. Her fondest memories of Mill Creek will be playing goalkeeper for the soccer team and serving as the editor of the yearbook.

Congratulations, Cassidy! We are incredibly proud of you!

Love you, Mom, Dad & Daniel

Garrett has signed to play baseball at Samford University and plans to major in Sports Analytics.

Mill Creek High School

Hebron Christian Academy

Samford University bound

University of Georgia bound

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CLASS OF 2020 Alexandra Kopczynski

Katie Leibrecht

So proud of you Alexandra. After completing your education at Mill Creek High School and graduating with honors, you will be on your way to Georgia College for nursing. We know with your strong work ethic, academic achievements and caring compassionate heart you will do amazing.

Congratulations on all your accomplishments at Mill Creek with Art, Track, Swim and Dive, and academics. We love you beyond words and are filled with pride as you reach this milestone. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you at UGA! Love, Mom, Dad & Ryan

Mill Creek High School

Georgia College bound

Caroline Leonard Mill Creek High School

We could not be more proud of the woman standing before us today. You have excelled academically and as a leader, making every moment count. We love how you always give your best effort to any challenge you face, knowing your time as a Hawk has prepared you for your dream of becoming an educator. As you begin your next adventure, let your light shine for Jesus in all that you do. We are excited to watch God reveal the plans He has for your life.

You bring so much joy to ours! ~ Mom, Dad & Claire Exodus 15:2

Mill Creek High School

University of Georgia bound

Ayana Lumpkin Mill Creek High School

Ayana is currently studying for her Georgia Real Estate license. Fall 2020, she will continue her education at Kennesaw State with a major in Art and Design.

Kennesaw State University bound

Georgia College & State University bound

Andrew Markham Mill Creek High School

Congratulations, Andrew! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

For I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Katie Marrero

Hebron Christian Academy

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”

Jeremiah 17:7

Philippians 4:13

Georgia Southern University bound

Hayden McGee

Blake Messer

We are so proud of your accomplishments in the classroom and on the volleyball court.

We know you will be a light in Chattanooga.

GO MOCS! Love, Mom, Dad, Chase & Lexi

Congratulations Blake!

May your future be filled with success and happiness!

University of Tennessee - Chattanooga bound

University Of North Georgia bound

Hebron Christian Academy

Mill Creek High School

Love, Mom, Dad & Shane

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Congratulations to our Graduates Jon Milam

Reese Nifong

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

We are so very proud of you! We cannot wait to see where life takes you. There is no limit to what you can achieve if you work hard and keep believing in yourself.

Reese, Congratulations on your graduation with honors and your acceptance into UGA! Embrace all the new experiences that come your way, the successes and the failures, as there are lessons to be learned in both.

We love and support you, Mom, Dad & Matthew

We love you, Mom, Dad & Jordan

Kennesaw State University bound

Zac Patch

Mill Creek High School Congrats, Zac! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you! Continue to work hard and dream BIG! Love, Dad, Mom, Matthew & Elissa Grace

Clemson University bound

University of Georgia bound

Bianca Pinto

Mill Creek High School Not so long ago, you were a little girl; but today you become a young graduate lady. It’s really like our dreams come true. Don’t stop here; you can go a long way by proving that you can achieve the impossible. Congratulations, Bibi! Continue to keep making us proud!

We love you!

Your Family

University of Georgia bound

Josh Pratt

Mary Evelyn Pritchett

Kennesaw State University bound

Congratulations from all of us! We love you very much, and we know that you will do great things!

Mill Creek High School

Gwinnett Online Campus

Mom, Dad, Charlton, Mary Collier, Jackson & Harrison

University of North Georgia bound

Tyler Putman

Mill Creek High School Congratulations and Good Luck in the Fall!!

Kennesaw State University bound

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Xavier Robinson Mill Creek High School

Xavier is a resilient young man with an exciting future ahead of him. He enjoyed being a Mill Creek Hawk and playing sports on the Track, Football and Basketball teams. He also enjoyed being a Peer Leader. He is looking forward to broadening his skills and ambitions by majoring in Music with an emphasis in Music Business and Entrepreneurship. He is supported by his parents Earnest and Kowanda and his sister Sydney, and they wish him all the best as he takes flight on his next chapter of his life!

CLASS OF 2020 Celia Sada

Mill Creek High School CONGRATULATIONS, Celia, on your MCHS graduation with honors! You have inspired us with all that you have pursued and become with diligence, passion, and perseverance. We are beyond proud of you. UGA will be a better place because of the path you will travel and the differences you will make along the way.

You continue to challenge us to love life, live boldly, and resist mediocrity.

We love you! Love, Mom, Dad & Ella

Evan Saylor

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. Best of luck to you!

We love you, Dad, Mom & Lauren

Piedmont College bound

University of Georgia bound

Alexa Schwab

Katy Sciavicco

Alexa, We are so proud of all of your accomplishments!

Congratulations! We love you!

Katy, We are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished. We can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for you.

We love you!

Dad, Melissa, Tyler, Tyler Jay, Braylen & Luke xoxo

Mill Creek High School

Love, Mom, Dad & Lydia oxox

University of North Georgia bound

Camden Shults

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of you, Camden, and are excited for this next chapter of your life!

GGC or UNG bound

Hebron Christian Academy

Georgia Gwinnett College bound

Chloe Smith

Mill Creek High School

Chloe, it has been an amazing journey watching you grow into the young lady you are today.

Strong, confident, and intelligent. Congratulations on all your amazing accomplishments! New challenges and adventures await as you prepare to move forward into the next phase of life. We encourage you keep dreaming, keep believing, and keep the faith!

We love you, Mom & Dad

University of Georgia bound

RJ Smith

Gavin Sondak

RJ, We are so proud of the young man you have become on and off the football field. Continue to believe in yourself, strive to work hard, and finish the journey to accomplish your dreams. We are here cheering you on every step of the way!

We love you, Mom and Dad

You’ve grown up to be a man of character, and we’re very proud and excited for what the future holds. As you transition into the next chapter at the University of Tennessee, remember what’s most important...enjoy the journey! Hard work always pays off, and you can accomplish anything you want if you put your mind to it!

Love, Mom, Dad & Carson

Mill Creek High School

Berry College bound

Mill Creek High School

University of Tennessee bound

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Congratulations to our Graduates Georgia Stonecypher Mill Creek High School

Georgia, We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You have worked so hard in school and on the golf course. Hard work will always pay off. May you use your strong foundation and life lessons to guide you into the next chapter. We love you very much and are always here to support you as your biggest fans!

Love, Mom, Dad, Luke, Winnie & Chloe

University of North Georgia bound

Melina Taddei

Mill Creek High School I am so thankful for all of my blessings, and I am very excited for my next chapter. Thank you to my family for supporting me always, and Roll Tide!

University of Alabama bound

Katherine Supic

Mill Creek High School

Katherine, We are so proud of you and the young woman you’ve become! The future is bright and so many great things are ahead of you.

Your Senior year has not been what you expected, but you will come out stronger because you are a fighter and a survivor!

We love you!

Mom, Brad & Heather

Georgia Gwinnett College bound

Grayson Vail

Mill Creek High School “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Middle Georgia State University bound

Maddison Wemer Mill Creek High School

Congratulations to Maddie on her graduation.

Maddie is a very strong-willed and determined person and will achieve whatever she sets out to do. Maddie was an FCCLA team member for 2 years. Maddie participated in the Dual Enrollment program at GTC during her Junior and Senior year achieving enough credits to soar into college at UNG as a Freshmen/Sophomore. Continue to soar with the Nighthawks! So proud!

Mary-Blake Whittington Hebron Christian Academy Congratulations Mary-Blake!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, & Samantha

University of Georgia bound

University North Georgia - Dahlonega bound

Catherine Widay Mill Creek High School

Catherine plans to attend Mercer University this fall where she anticipates to earn a degree in Biomedical Engineering. She has been accepted to their School of Pre-Medicine and is looking forward to a career as an Oncology Physician where she will have the opportunity to help those suffering from cancer.

Mercer University bound

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Leah Wright

Mill Creek High School We wish you well as you journey to Oglethorpe University for the next chapter in your life. We hope you find college challenging, exciting, and fun as you double major and play in the orchestra. Time flies so make the best of every second!

Peace and love to you, Dad, Mom, Kirsten & Sean Christopher

Oglethorpe University bound

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Summer Tennis Camp (JUNE 1ST – JULY 31ST)

Come out and enjoy the fun at the Hamilton Mill Summer Tennis Camps!! All camps will be held at the Lakeview tennis courts, and the time will not conflict with swim team practice.

Monday through Thursday Red Dot/Green Dot Ages 6 -9 9am - 10am Green Dot/Yellow balls Ages 10 and up 10am - 11.30am High School 12noon - 2pm Times are subject to change.

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Adult Drills One hour of high intensity drills Tuesday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week.

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00

TENNIS NEWS JUNIOR PROGRAM The Hamilton Mill Junior Tennis program welcomes players of all levels and ages.

We strive to offer a program that is both fun, challenging and gives players a chance to excel at the game of tennis.

8U Tennis Time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 9-11 Tennis Time: Monday &/Or Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm Middle School Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

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The ball machine is here and available to rent!! Come out and groove your strokes. Call or email the shop to reserve your time today!!

High School Time: Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 – 5:00pm Match Play Time: Friday 5:00 – 6:30pm

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY HI NEIGHBORS, I know this is usually the part of the newsletter where we have “Around Town” events for the upcoming month in Gwinnett County and Atlanta. I started doing research and just like a lot of our events here in the neighborhood and in our own lives, they are canceled. Postponed. Closed. These uncertain times can be discouraging, cause anxiety, stress, worry… the list goes on. But I’d like to focus on some of the good I’ve seen these past several weeks.

The weather has been amazing (and right now, as I am writing this on Tuesday, April 6), I can hear my kids playing, birds singing, not a cloud in the sky – you start to appreciate these things when everything slows down. I’m getting about one week to the gallon on my minivan. I have spent more time in my backyard playing with my kids than I ever have. I have also spent way more money on food than I ever have! (Does anyone else have this problem with EVERYONE being home?!?)

I have seen our community come together in many ways to be helpful to others. People are setting up Compassion Stations to collect food and donating to local Coops. Girl Scout Troops are donating those beloved cookies to nurses and staff. People are sharing on social media how to make masks and where to donate them. People are lighting candles and sending good thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Healthcare world and for the people that are sick.

People are supporting our local musicians via Live shows online.

People are on family bike rides, walks and playing outside every day. People are creating Scavenger Hunts for the kids to find stuffed animals in their neighbors’ windows. People are creating amazing art and learning new skills. People are meeting with friends and colleagues via Zoom and FaceTime so they can interact safely. People have a whole new appreciation for teachers. People are having birthday party parades for their friends so they can celebrate these special milestones. People are just generally nicer to each other, aren’t scared to say “good morning”, or offer help to those that need it.

That is what I am seeing “Around Town”. Keep up the good work Hamilton Mill. We will get through this together. And if you are a hugger… get ready. This has been a hard time for us huggers! I look forward to our summer events and seeing everyone again!

Much love, April Williams, Activities Director and Communications

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