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HOMETOWN HERALD News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

June 2017

Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Bradley Jordon Dennis and Heather Hughes Ginger Justice John Wells Mark and Leanne Larosa Matthew Hurd Ryan and Courtney Oros Young Chun

The Board of

DIRECTORS

Get to Know Your Board Members

Chris Singleton, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Megan Kaderli, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Josh Emmett, Member at Large Steve Smith, Member at Large

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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: Gaye Cantrell 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

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 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 planned events or to RSVP for an event. AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 Jeff Dudacek: On-Site Tennis Pro 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 • Addresses of Distinction: Ph: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com • Imperial Mailbox Systems: Ph: 800.647.0777 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 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..................770.962.5423 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

COMMUNITY NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Hamilton Mill Residents:

It is an exciting time at Hamilton Mill. Resident activity has increased in the amenities areas and we want to wish everyone a safe and fun summer. There are a number of events planned for residents as well as resident planned events at the Clubhouse. Please remember that all residents must have an Amenity Access Card or be a guest of a resident in order to enter the pool areas. Also, the Rules and Regulations for use of amenities state that membership cards must be presented upon request and states that individuals that do not have a membership card while using any of the amenities will be asked to leave and not return until they have a valid membership card. If you do not have a card and wish obtain one, please contact the Property Management office during the hours of 9 to 5, Monday â€“ Friday. Residents must be current with their assessments for the card to be activated.

Parking

Please use caution when entering and leaving the amenities areas. Please do not park and leave your car unattended in the turnaround in front of the Lakeview Clubhouse. Watch out for pedestrians and please slow down.

Lake Management Vendor

The Board of Directors has approved Aquatic Environmental Services to provide Lake Management and Detention Pond Maintenance for Hamilton Mill. The services include evaluation and treatment for lakes and inspection and debris removal for detention basins. They use safe aquatic herbicides to control vegetation to ensure proper water flow and function. Aquatic Environmental is a Lake Management Division of Aqua Doc and has been in business for 35 years. Aqua Doc is fully staffed with biologist and licensed aquatic specialists.

Amenity Monitoring Services

The Board of Directors has approved Paradigm Security Services to provide Amenity Monitoring Services for Hamilton Mill. Paradigm is a locally owned Security Services company that provides clients with professional unarmed safety personnel. An officer will be assigned to Hamilton Mill that will be fully trained and experienced in the role of monitoring and reporting activities in the community as well as effective communication skills with residents and law enforcement. The officer will be onsite during varying hours and will patrol the neighborhood in a marked patrol vehicle. Paradigm Security and Property Management will provide the guidelines established by the Board of Directors as it relates to amenity access and resident and guest rules. Guarded Services will continue to provide monitoring services through the end of May and the Association thanks them for their service to Hamilton Mill. Gaye Cantrell Community Association Manager On Site â€“ Hamilton Mill

The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors is excited about the new Budget and Finance Committee

Weâ€™re pleased to announce the formation of the HMCA Finance and Budget Committee. The committee members are Kent Brings, Bill Hanes, Allison Heusel, Chris Jones, and JJ Crump. They will be meeting on a monthly basis. The meetings will be posted on the community calendar on hmill.com. Their first order of business is to review the 2016 reserve study in detail. This project will serve two primary objectives. The first is to produce an accurate account of our current contribution needs. The second will help us to develop a 5-year plan of needed reserve expenditures. This committee looks forward to contributing to the betterment of the Hamilton Mill Community Association.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

GROUNDS AND FACILITIES UPDATE Spring projects are winding down and we want to thank our new management company and property manager Gaye Cantrell for overseeing an exhaustive list of maintenance items and huge projects. The lake dredging and Millview Pool refurbishment were two huge projects that were begun by the volunteers of the community and taken over by Gaye and her team to successful completion. Gaye keeps the community informed via the Hamilton Mill Weekly Communications email. If you are not receiving these weekly updates, please make sure you are signed up on hmill.com which is the official community website. On another note, thank you to all of the neighborhood volunteers for coordinating graduation banners. We appreciate all of the efforts and they all look wonderful. Congrats to all of our graduates. The latest drive through of the neighborhood has revealed more declining and dead trees. The association will be pursuing more bids for the tree removals. At this time, we are not replacing the trees. It is not the right time to plant trees and many are in areas that are overgrown so they will not be replaced. FYI, Leyland Cypresses are experiencing a decline throughout the Southeast due to Seiridium Canker or Bot Canker. Hamilton Mill has not been immune. Some Leylands have already been removed from common areas and we are keeping an eye on others. Once a diseased tree is removed a Leyland cannot be replanted in the

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same area. Here are 2 links for further information: http://www. clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/trees/hgic2004.html http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.cfm?number=B1229 With this problem, we highly discourage plantings of Leylands. There are several alternatives that homeowners can plant. Feel free to discuss these alternatives with your local nursery. Please note that modification approvals are needed for any tree removal on homeownerâ€™s property should this be necessary. G&F has focused on maintenance of physical buildings and assets this year. We hope everyone is pleased with the progress. Hamilton Mill is hugeâ€“with over 35 miles of road frontage that we manage. It takes a village, so if you see anything that needs attention, please let us know. Go to hmill. com, Committees, Grounds and Facilities tab and there is a form that goes to property management and G&F volunteers. Enjoy your summer!

SOCIAL NEWS

Congratulations Jean-Philippe “JP” Fontaine Mill Creek High School

You were once a dreamer, On your graduation, you’re an achiever. We are so proud of you! Keep up your good work! Congratulations! JP will be attending Georgia Southern this fall studying Engineering.

DUELING PIANOS AT THE LAKEVIEW CLUBHOUSE Saturday, August 19 from 7-10pm

CHASTAIN NIGHT FEATURING SAVED BY THE BAND AND THE HARAWAY BROTHERS Saturday, September 30th Doors @ 6pm Be on the lookout soon via the weekly emails on how to purchase tickets for these awesome events.

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SOCIAL NEWS

Hamilton Mill Blood Drive Lakeview Clubhouse

Hamilton Mill Blood Drive Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Lakeview Clubhouse 2pm â€“ 7pm Wednesday, June 21, 2017

To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HAMMILL. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RedCross today to schedule an appointment. Individuals who are 17 year of age (16 with parental permission in most states), meet height and weight requirements (110 lbs. or more depending on their height), and are in generally good health may be able to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: HAMMILL. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RedCross today to schedule an appointment. Individuals who are 17 year of age (16 with parental permission in most states), meet height and weight requirements (110 lbs. or more depending on their height), and are in generally good health may be able to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

2pm â€“ 7pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Father’s Day

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Swim Meet Home vs. Chateau Elan

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Pool Hours

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Social Commitee Meeting 6:30pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Grounds and Facilities Meeting 7pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Board Meeting 6:45-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Hamilton Mill Blood Drive 2-7pm at Lakeview

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Notes _____________________________________ Swim Team __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Social Events __________________________________________ Meetings __________________________________________ Tennis Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

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SUNDAY

FRIDAY

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Swim Meet @ Edinburgh

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Fish n’ Chips at the Lake from 6-8pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Swim Meet Home vs. Lansmoore Lasers

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm

SATURDAY

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Swim Meet @ Daniel Park

Lakeview Pool: 11am-9pm Lakeview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Millview Pool: 10am-9pm Swim Meet Home vs. Morningview

THURSDAY

JUNE 2017 HAMILTON MILL CALENDAR

SOCIAL NEWS

Hamilton Mill

Independence Day Extravaganza! Lakeview Pool Saturday, July 1 4-10:30pm WE HAVE A FULL EVENING PACKED OUT FOR ALL AGES!

Starting at 4pm, DJ Dan will be spinning dance tunes while FREE popcorn is served. The Fruit Smashers and Grubbinâ€™ Out food trucks will be arriving at 5:00. We will also have Balloon Animals, Live Macaws, and a Magic Show to wrap up the pool party! At 7:30pm the fun starts for the adults! R&B Inc. Band will be playing live on stage at the Basketball court as everyone gathers around for the BIGGEST fireworks show over the lake that Hamilton Mill has seen yet! CANNED FOOD DRIVE ALL EVENT for the HMUMC Food Pantry.

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by June 23.

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Fish n’ Chips Father’s Day Get together Saturday, June 17 Lakeview pond 6pm-8pm Grab a fishing pole, a sandwhich, and bring the whole family! Fish and fellowship at the Lake–we’ll provide the chips! RSVP by June 14 to hmillevents@gmail.com.

Call Dr. Dave to schedule your child’s cleaning appointment and bring out those summer whites.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMMMERHEADS Get Ready for the Water! Hamilton Mill Swim Team Gets Racing! The season has begun for 200 swimmers from our neighborhood who are part of the 2017 Hammerheads! Our swimmers compete each week against teams from other Gwinnett County neighborhoods with a wide range of individual events and relays. Our team provides a great way for neighborhood kids to improve swimming abilities and get to know other families in Hamilton Mill. We appreciate the community’s support during our practices and home meets!

UPCOMING MEETS •Thursday, June 8 – Away at Daniel Park •Thursday, June 15 – Home vs. Lansmore Lasers. This meet will be held at the Lakeview Pool, which will close at 3:30 p.m. for meet preparations.

•Thursday, June 22 – Away at Edinburg •Monday, June 26 – Home vs. Chateau Elan.

This meet will be held at the Lakeview Pool, which will close at 3:30 p.m. for meet preparations.

•Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9 – County Championship at Georgia Tech Aquatic Center

PRACTICE SCHEDULE MONDAY-THURSDAY @ LAKEVIEW POOL

Go Hammerheads!

Time Age Groups 8-9:15 a.m. 13 Year Olds & Up/Experienced Swimmers 9:15-10:15 a.m. 9-12 Year Olds/Intermediate Swimmers 10:15-11 a.m. 8 Years Old & Under/Inexperienced Swimmers/Guppies

On Fridays, the team holds a meet recap at the Lakeview pool @ 9 a.m.

GIRL SCOUTS A Message from Troop 3064 Calling all fur baby owners… there’s a new (and much needed) addition to Patrick Road! Under the leadership of Troop Leader Amy Smith, Girl Scout Troop 3064 participated in a Year of Service. One of the Troop’s initiatives for their Year of Service was to purchase a dog waste station for Patrick Road. In order to raise funds for this initiative, the girls had the BRILLIANT idea of making homemade dog treats and toys and selling them at a stand in WindRidge. With the funds from the sale of dog treats and toys, the Troop was able to purchase a dog waste station for Patrick Road. The waste station was installed the last week of April near the Windridge and WoodLeaf subdivisions. The waste station includes bags and a trash can. Dog walkers… please use this waste station that the girls worked so hard to raise money for.

Thank you Troop 3064 for your service and contribution to improve our community!

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TENNIS NEWS

2ND ANNUAL HAMILTON MILL FOR HOPE Special thanks to our Sponsors! COURT SPONSORS: Buffalo’s Café Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Shawn Buchan Realty Coastal-GCP, LLC Keller Williams EVENT PATRONS: Kemp Performance Tennis Jackie Yates Salon Restorative Health & Spa Lasting Moments Photography Hamilton Mill Golf Club Jolie Amis Salon & Spa Hamilton Plaza Animal Hospital TymChari Design GIFT IN KIND: Edward Jones Green Tea Massage by Vaughn Pro Nails Mind-Body-Soul Tannery Row Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Gold’s Gym Voyles Overhead Door Antoneta’s Restaurant ATL Massage Iron Wok Luciano’s Italian Restaurant Interior Redesigns and Finds Cotton Cafe Ruby Ribbon Damsel in Defense Stella & Dot U Go Girl

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Purse Lady Pampered Chef Tastefully Simple Thirty-One Terra Essential Oils iCon Software Costco Publix Supermarkets Vibrant Life Fitness USA YoRei Life 3 Keys Escape Room The Chic Bee ~ Britt Taylor Jeff Dudacek – HMill Tennis Director Daniel Crockett – HMill Pro Scherruble Tuesday Team Friedman Thursday Team Richardson Sunday Team Hutson Thursday Team Perkins Thursday Team D’Adamio Thursday Team Heusel Sunday Team Kostel Thursday Team Crawford Thursday Alkire Sunday team MANY THANKS to all our players, coaches, sponsors, vendors, private cash donors and volunteers who made this event so successful and for supporting the fight against breast cancer. BIG thanks to Buffalo’s Café and all their great staff for their generous support at the Pink Party and tennis tournament. Our 2nd Annual Hamilton Mill for Hope tennis tournament was held on May 8th and 9th and raised over $15,000 to support breast

cancer care and prevention at Gwinnett Medical Center. The fun began in late April at the 12th Annual Buffalo’s Café PINK PARTY where there was an amazing show of support. We raised a lot of money selling Pink Party tickets and raffling items donated from local businesses. The Tennis Tournament at the Lakeview Tennis Center had over 40 participants and many volunteers and spectators who enjoyed a fun, action-packed day of tennis and shopping at the booths set up by local businesses. Each day started with a goody bag and continental breakfast, which led into a 10 team (4 players each) round robin format tournament. The event brings together players from all levels and teams and exemplifies how fun it is to play tennis at Hamilton Mill year-round. The closing luncheon at the Hamilton Mill Lakeview Clubhouse was the highlight of the event where we enjoyed good food, laughter, compassion and friendship while supporting a common goal to fight this deadly disease. Special thanks to our neighbor and friend, Trish Lowrie, for sharing her inspirational story of her diagnosis, treatment and ongoing battle with breast cancer. Our prayers are with you Trish and thank you for your courage and for motivating all of us to get our yearly mammogram. You have touched our lives and hearts. Hamilton Mill for Hope is making hope a reality…Thank you all!

TENNIS TIPS

TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS TIPS

Spring Alta is finally complete and our next busy time is summer tennis. Summer brings junior camps, USTA and Alta mix-doubles that will compete for court time in June and July. With school returning in the first of August, a lot of tennis is packed in a short period of time. This spring Alta 2017 was one of Hamilton Mill’s finest rankings at the end of the season. We had 9 teams make it to the playoffs. That is normal–but we had 6 teams win the division! That is something that all of Hamilton Mill should be proud of.

When it comes to a well-rounded serve, we often overlook the little errors that keep us from winning more matches. Sometimes it helps to take a step back and re-evaluate what you think you know. Players are now able to play multiple teams in one league season. With the addition of the flex league, players can have over 4 matches a week not including practice matches. The serve is very important part of the game. Sometimes if reflects how you play the whole match, mentally and physically. Here are six questions to ask yourself -- you might be surprised at how much room for improvement you actually have.

from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis

Check out our junior summer camp schedules, summer singles league, and look for our summer round-robins. If you are not receiving the weekly tennis news, contact to the shop to make sure you are up to date on all the tennis news this summer. SPRING ALTA PLAYOFFS Senior Women: B3 Sowers – Division Winners

1. How reliable is my first serve? A big first serve that rarely goes in is not much of a weapon. To make your first serve more accurate divide the service square into three equal sized areas from the service line to the net. Now serve wide to the forehand side, then the middle, then serve down the center line. Placement will generate a better second shot for you after your serve. 2. How deep is your serve? How deep does your serve land in the service box? We all love a fast serve but your serve can be slow as long as at lands deep in service box. If your serve lands too short your partner will have no chance to volley and they will have a strong shot off your serve. Remember the serve is your advantage not your crutch.

Thursday Women: B6 Hutson – Division Winners B6 Friedman – 3rd place C2 Crawford – 2nd place

3. How is my ball toss? The number one problem on all serves is the ball toss. We don’t use our non-dominant hand enough which leads to erratic ball toss. Toss the ball at 1 o’clock. The ball toss should land in front the baseline. The ball should not rotate when you throw it up to serve. The ball should be high enough that you should reach up to hit the ball. Toss the ball slow, the speed comes from your racket swing.

Jr Boys: C1 Kopanski – 2nd place Men: B4 Foley – Division Winners C1 Dillon – Division Winners Sunday Women: B1 Heusel – Division Winners B6 Kay – Division Winners CALLING ALL JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS We are trying to form more junior Alta teams for the fall. Sign up is in June for the fall league. Calling part time players, I love tennis players and tennis is my second sport. The ALTA Junior Tennis League is designed for boys and girls ages 7 to 18. The teams are organized by gender with the girls teams playing on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 pm and the boys teams playing on Saturday afternoons at 3:30 pm. Teams are broken down into 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, and 18 & under age groups The $10 annual membership fee may be paid online on the Alta website. Team Managers, typically the parent of one of the team members, organize the eight (8) or more players. We do a once a week clinic for the kids with a coach. I know Saturdays can be busy but if we get enough players on the team then the child doesn’t have to play each week. Email the tennis shop milltennis@bellsouth.net for info on how to sign up. You must be a Hamilton Mill resident to play on teams.

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4. How effective is my slice serve? If your serve does not carry wide of the doubles side line on the deuce side after hitting the singles side line, you are not getting enough side spin. Hit the ball at the 3 o’clock mark and then pronate your forearm sharply through the hit. Now you should be able to move your opponent way off the court. 5. How effective am I at hiding the direction of my serve? If your opponents seem to read your serve like a book, you are likely giving away your intended direction by your toss. A good way to solve this problem is to use a semicircular toss. Now your opponent has almost no clue whether you are going to hit a flat, slice or topspin serve. 6. How does my serve hold up under pressure situations? Many players serve well until the score becomes critical and then they fall apart. They get so jittery that their usual reliable serve loses all directional control. To overcome this from happening to you, clear you mind. Stop thinking of the point, but focus all the attention only on centering the desired serve. Remember to have rituals before you serve. How many times do you bounce the ball? Do you breathe? Do you look where you are going serve? See ya on the courts.

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TENNIS NEWS

SUMMER TENNIS CAMP @ LAKEVIEW SCHEDULE Every Monday and Wednesday, June 5th through June 29th. The camp will run 8 sessions. Camp groups must have a minimum of 5 kids. TIMES 8 year olds and under: 9:00 am - 10:00 am 9 -12 year olds: 10:30 am - 11:30 am PRICING The cost of the camp is $100.00. The pricing is based on the 6 week session with 2 extra weeks. There is a 10% multi-family member discount. Individual daily sessions are available on advanced sign-up and class availability. The cost for each daily only session is $16.00.

Join the Hamilton Mill tennis staff for an incredible summer of tennis! This camp has it all! Fun, fitness and knowledge. Each camper will receive instruction on the fundamentals of ground strokes, volleys, serves and strategy. The instructors will enhance each player’s skills through repetition, ball feeding, drills and tennis games. In addition, this camp will run on the Lakeview Courts which are right next to the pool and swim team practice. Times are set for before and after swim team practice, depending on the age group practice time. This camp is open to all Hamilton Mill residents and their guests.

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Community News DULUTH ART WEEK

June 9 through June 16

The City of Duluth is hosting 9-days of art designed to bring out your creative side from June 9th-June 17th. Each day will host an interactive activity from a Colorful Community Art Project, Tweet & Seek: Art Scavenger Hunt, Dance, Theatre, Music and more! During art week, check out the ART of food “EAT LIKE A LOCAL” as local restaurants come together to showcase the best of what Duluth has to offer. A FREE musical performance by Aurora Theatre will wrap up ART WEEK. For more information on daily activities for ART WEEK, please visit http:// www.duluthga.net/community/duluth_art_week.php

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HAPPENINGS IN & AROUND ATLANTA

THE HENRY CHO COMEDY TOUR

Saturday, June 17 | 7:15pm & 9:15pm

Saturday, June 10 | Sunset

The movies this year are great and begin at sunset. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! We will be watching the Jungle Book. http://www.cityofauburn-ga.org/Events.aspx

Henry Cho’s TV and film credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday Night Videos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry’s one-hour Comedy Central Special, What’s That Clickin’ Noise? is currently running and he can also be heard on Sirius, XM and Blue Collar Radio. http://www.auroratheatre.com/

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Saturday, June 10 | 8pm

Every Saturday in June and July | 10am to 11am | Rhodes Jordan Park

Everett’s Music Barn is open every Saturday Night. Doors open at 6pmShow starts at 8pm. The music barn survives week to week on donations. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please remember this is an alcohol free venue. The house is open to all levels of talent for jam sessions. http://www.everettsmusicbarn.net/

Certified instructors from Heartfulness will lead a series of relaxation techniques, helping you develop clarity of mind, self-confidence , empathy, awareness & focus. http://livehealthygwinnett.co/

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES AND TEARS FOR FEARS

Saturday, June 17 | 10am | Gwinnett C ounty Fairgrounds

Sunday, June 11 | 7pm

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, are partnering with international multi-platinum selling band, Tears For Fears, for a 29-city North American tour that will visit the Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, GA on Sunday, June 11. The summer arena tour will also feature a special acoustic performance by opening act, Allen Stone. Doors open at 6:00pm. THE MIRACLE WORKER

June 15-18 | Presented by Gypsy Theatre C ompany

Certified instructors from Heartfulness will lead a series of relaxation techniques, helping you develop clarity of mind, self-confidence, empathy, awareness & focus. http://livehealthygwinnett.co/ CANTO: SONGS FROM SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA

LIFT UP ATLANTA’S 2017 SUMMER FUN FESTIVAL Fun family oriented festival which includes petting zoo, magic show, live entertainment, vendor shopping, kids’ fun zone, games and activities and much more. Admission is a donation of your choosing or school supplies for children in need. FREE parking. http://www.liftupatlanta.org GWINNETT BRAVES VS NORFOLK TIDES

Saturday, June 24 | 6:05pm

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!

Firday, June 16 | 8pm

Experience the flair of the most romantic rhythms featuring standards with a contemporary spin. This journey will take you around the world through the magic of music — from Spain to Argentina, from Colombia to Mexico, in a yet well defined Jazz style. CANTO is a celebration of diversity and inclusion. Don’t miss this exhilarating evening of intense music, with a unique blend of jazz, classical, folkloric, and popular converging with the romance and passion of Spanish and Latin music. http://www.auroratheatre.com/

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