Hometown Herald July 2020

HOMETOWN HERALD

July 2020

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Evan and Christina Girouard Christine and Augustine Landrau Thi Hoai Anh Doan and Khanh Minh Le Gaoli Moua and Jianxing Liu David and Suzanne Meek Richard Moore Mark and Vickie Rundbaken Nghinh Tan Tran

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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Hamilton Mill HOMETOWN HERALD

Save the Date for these upcoming events!

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Back to school/ Labor Day Bash

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Lakeview COMMON AREAS SATURDAY, Aug. 29 @6pm FIREWORKS, FOOD TRUCKS, FUN!

Graduation Parade

RSVP TO HMILLEVENTS@GMAIL.COM

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NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE Friday, SEPT. 18 & Saturday, SEPT. 19 Participation is up to each household

Email hmillevents@gmail.com to be added to the participation list

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Lakeview Soccer Field Doors at 6:30pm/ BAND starts at 7:30pm

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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

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HOA COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS WANTED Have you ever thought about volunteering on a committee in Hamilton Mill? There are several to suit everyone’s interest!

Do you love seeing our neighborhoods looking so beautiful and want to help keep them that way? We are in need of several volunteers for the Grounds and Facilities committee. They meet on the 3rd Monday of every month in the Lakeview conference room at 6:30 pm.

Do you love tennis? Are you part of a team or love to practice your skills on our courts? You can join the Tennis Committee to help make valuable decisions about how Tennis programs run in our neighborhood and help with the upkeep of the 16 tennis courts we have in Hamilton Mill. The Tennis Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Lakeview Conference room.

Do you enjoy attending the fun events put on

all year in Hamilton Mill? You can be a part of the planning team and join the Social Committee!

You could help decide the next band for Chastain Night, help plan our festivals, plan adult events, and help with our charity outreach projects throughout the year. The Social Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm in the Lakeview Conference room.

Lastly, do you like numbers? Are budgets and spreadsheets something you are passionate about?

The Budget and Finance Committee is in need of several volunteers to help with keeping our budget balanced and help plan for the future as our community ages.

If you would like to join a committee, feel free to contact hmillevents@gmail.com for Social, or propertymanager@hmill.com for Grounds and Facilities, Tennis, and Finance.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Masterpiece Mixers is coming back to Hamilton Mill for an Outdoor Paint Night overlooking the Lake!*

Friday, July 17 from 7-9pm on the Lawn $25 per person – LIMITED SPACE! Here is what you get: • Canvas • Paint • Brushes and supplies • An instructor that will take you step-by-step through the painting process • A fun time • A painting you get to take home and enjoy All you need to do is bring YOU, beverages and snacks of your choice, and your creative juices! We will be painting these beautiful flowers in a vase.

Please RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com and place cash or a check in an envelope labeled “Activities” in the dropbox at the Lakeview Clubhouse by July 10. Turning in your check gets you on the list–first come, first serve. Make checks payable to Masterpiece Mixers. *Weather permitting. We hope to have the event outside but will bring it inside the club room if it is too hot or raining.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Save the Date for these upcoming events!

Back to school/ Labor Day Bash Lakeview COMMON AREAS SATURDAY, Aug. 29 @6pm FIREWORKS, FOOD TRUCKS, FUN!

RSVP TO HMILLEVENTS@GMAIL.COM

NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE Friday, SEPT. 18 & Saturday, SEPT. 19 Participation is up to each household

Email hmillevents@gmail.com to be added to the participation list

OUTDOOR CONCERT BOGEY AND THE VICEROY SatURDAY, SEPT. 26

Lakeview Soccer Field Doors at 6:30pm/ BAND starts at 7:30pm

TICKETS ON SALE VIA EVENTBRITE in August

Please note that all events are planned but tentative based on COVID-19/ CDC restrictions. Be on the lookout for more info via the weekly emails!

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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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2020 GRADUATES

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On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, our high school senior graduating class finished up their last final exams and closed up their books for the very last time as high schoolers. Parents Paige and Shane Nifong, along with neighborhood volunteers and committees organized an AMAZING parade for our graduates in lieu of a traditional graduation. We had over 60 cars that drove down Hamilton Mill Parkway, through Millwater Crossing, Treybyrne and Glenaire neighborhoods. It was a HUGE success, and we are so proud of our seniors! A special thanks to Bob Disney for capturing and sharing these photos of the parade!

Congrats Grads! You made us proud!

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SOCIAL NEWS

SIDEWALK CHALK WARS For Memorial Day weekend, we had a fun idea to get kids outside and creative! The social committee encouraged residents of all ages to participate in a sidewalk chalk contest where you draw something inspiration and patriotic for Memorial Day weekend.

We had prizes for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place, which included Amazon Gift Cards and 1st place got the spot on the cover of the Hometown Herald!

Thank you to our participants and we hope you all had a great Memorial Day weekend!

Runners up!

LEFT: Artists: Grandchildren Nellie, age 6, and Gehrig, age 4 with Nanny’s help MIDDLE: Artist: Millie RIGHT: Artist: Elise

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1ST Artist: Jake 1st place winner of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and cover bragging rights!

2ND Artists: Reed, Moo, Kaydence, and Briggs 2nd place winners of a $25 Amazon Gift Card

3RD Artists: Cole and Tara, both age 12 3rd place winners of a $15 Amazon Gift Card

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Toss some shrimp on the grill!

Cooking meals over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to various foods, and shrimp is no exception. Grilled seafood can be a perfect light alternative to grilled meats, which can be filling, something many people prefer to avoid when the weather is especially warm. The following recipe for “Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing) provides a less filling but delicious alternative to more traditional backyard barbecue fare.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp with a Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce Makes 6 servings For the 1/2 1/4 2 36 12

marinated shrimp cup extra-virgin olive oil cup red wine vinegar garlic cloves, minced large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6-inch wooden skewers

For the 3 1 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/4

tomato sauce pounds assorted large heirloom tomatoes small sweet onion, minced garlic clove, minced teaspoon sea salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper tablespoon honey, preferably sourwood honey cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (chiffonade is the formal name for this cut), plus more for garnish Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions 1. To marinate the shrimp, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the shrimp and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

2. Prepare a medium fire in a charcoal or gas grill. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.

3. To make the tomato sauce, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place one or two tomatoes at a time into the boiling water.

Watch them and, as you see the skin split, remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl of cool water. At this point, it will be very easy to slip off the skins.

4. Cut the peeled tomatoes into a small dice. Put the cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey.

Stir gently to combine.

5. Skewer the shrimp, 3 per skewer. Grill the skewered shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they are pink. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and a couple grinds of fresh pepper.

6. Just before serving, add the basil leaves to the tomato sauce.

Taste and add more salt if necessary.

7. Ladle the tomato sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the skewers on top of the sauce. Garnish with more basil leaves and enjoy!

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HAMILTON MILL TENNIS WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME GROVO CARMONA TO THE TENNIS STAFF!!

Grovo picked up a racquet for the first time at the age of 13, fell in love with the sport and has been a student of the game ever since.

By senior year, he was playing line 1 singles for Orange High School in Orange, California and made First Team All-League Century League. In spring of 99’ he received the Golden West College Athletic Emblem for representing Golden West College in intercollegiate athletics for tennis.

Grovo is a USPTR certified coach for performance tennis and started running tennis camps for high school teams during the last 2 years of high school and has been helping students achieve a higher level of understanding since. In 2014, he started TTS academy and has personally helped students receive scholarships in many levels including NAIA, NCAA DII and NCAA DI. Grovo currently stays active in local leagues including ALTA at the AA1 level and USTA at the 5.0 level.

“I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome I have received. I am excited to be a part of Hamilton Mill and look forward to getting to know all of you and your young tennis stars.

My goal as Junior Program Director is to ensure that we cater to all levels of commitment for the Junior summer camp and throughout the year. I would like to welcome and encourage feedback.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Thank you and see you on the court!”

Grovo Carmona 22 | HOMETOWN HERALD | July 2020

Junior Summer Program 2020

STARTS JUNE 1ST AND ENDING JULY 30TH Monday through Thursday (4 day program). Registrations will be weekly to accommodate planned vacations.

Practice will be held at Lakeview for swim team convenience.

8U age group: 9:00am to 10:00am ($50 per week) 9-11 age group: 10:00am to 11:30am ($75 per week) Middle School / High School age group: 11:30am to 1:00pm ($75 per week) I would also like to remind parents that as we move into the hot summer months it is very important to keep your kids hydrated throughout the day even if they are not sweating or doing physical activity.

Contact the Tennis Shop to sign up.

TENNIS NEWS

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS: 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

THE BALL MACHINE IS A GREAT WAY TO GROOVE YOUR STROKES!!!

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!!

Get ready for the Summer with a new hat or t-shirt form the Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop!!

Tennis 101 Tennis 101 is for players who are new or returning the tennis.

5 Week program Thursday: 7:00pm-8:00pm Cost: $60

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

July 10: Adult Tennis Round Robin - Free to all!!! Come out for a fun evening of tennis at the Millview Tennis Center July 26: Adult Pickleball Round Robin – Free to all!! New or experienced players can come out for the fun

TENNIS SHOP

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Sunday: 12:30pm-3:30pm milltennis@bellsouth.net 770-945-6452 @Hamiltonmill.Tennis @TennisAtHamiltonMill

COACHES

Tim Dutton, Tennis Director Tim.hmilltennis@gmail.com • (678) 887-4543 Eric Melville, Head Professional Eric.hmilltennis@gmail.com • (269) 209-1065

NGPG Dacula

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At Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Dacula, we’re focused on keeping you healthy during even the most difficult times. We have taken extra steps to ensure our waiting area and exam rooms are safe, so you and your family can get the primary care you need – without the worry. We also offer video visits, so you have the option to see us from wherever you are.

852 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday l Same Day Appointments Call or Request Your Appointment Online 770-848-9360 | ngpg.org/dacula

NASHVILLE Music City Adventure

Trace the deep and revealing history of country music, beginning with the music’s earliest folk roots, moving through minstrel and medicine shows, examining the advent of recording and radio and the early days of the Grand Ole Opry, through country’s continuous rise in popularity, and the emergence of today’s major stars.

As you tour the two floors of the museum’s gallery spaces, you’ll follow the evolution of the music within the context of American history.

JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE MUSIC, CULTURE, ARTS, FOOD AND SHOPPING IN MUSIC CITY!

Visitors experience the country music story through a rich and diverse mix of displayed artifacts, rare video footage, and carefully selected sound recordings.

Informative biographical panels and supplemental audio tours tell the stories of those who have shaped the music, from Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams, through Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, on up to Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire, and beyond.

August 17, 18, 19, 2020

More than a hundred artifacts from contemporary artists such as Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban are on display in the interactive gallery space. Visitors of all ages will discover connections between country music’s past and artists of today. They will have the chance to engage with interactive stations, recording and songwriting areas, interactive music trivia stations, a forty-foot guitar that kids can enter, and more.

3 Day / 2 Night All Inclusive Repeat customers receive a gift!

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

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• General Jackson Show Boat & Dinner • Private City Tour • Grand Ole Opry Show • Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Tour • Welcome Reception

Proceeds to Fund Community Journalism Tours include many walking events. Must be 21 years of age to participate in the tours.

• Shopping & Music on Music Row • Shopping at Opry Mills Outlet Mall • 2 Night Accommodations • Luxury Motor Coach • 2 Dinners, 2 Breakfasts • Lunch in Chattanooga • All Gratuities

All Inclusive Price Only:

$835*PP Double Occupancy $1,161*PP Single Occupancy Payment deadline: July 13, 2020

CURRENT CALENDAR GOLDEN ISLES

September 21, 22, 23, 2020

PIGEON FORGE

UP NEXT! CHARLESTON Exclusive Adventure

September 9, 10, 11, 2020 3 Day / 2 Night All Inclusive

All Inclusive Price Only:

$835*PP Double Occupancy $1,161*PP Single Occupancy Payment deadline: August 3, 2020

October 5, 6, 7, 2020

SAVANNAH ADVENTURE October 19, 20, 21, 2020

VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE TO LEARN MORE OR SCHEDULE YOUR VACATION AT:

Worldsbestadventures.com

Visit us on Facebook for details.

CALL CARLY SHAREC 770-535-6323 For additional details and to reserve your spot email info@worldsbestadventures.com

AROUND TOWN

What’s Happening?

FRIDAYS-N-DULUTH PRESENTS: FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

MOTOAMERICA SUPERBIKES AT ATLANTA

Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday, July 31, 2020 through Sunday, Aug 2

Downtown Duluth is the place to be on Friday night as food trucks take over Main Street! Experience exotic flavors in a mobile vending setting with amazing local cuisine while listening to live entertainment on the Festival Center Stage and in Parsons Alley. Fridays-N-Duluth takes place every Friday during the months of May-September with themed Block Party on Main events the last Friday of each month (May-August). The food truck and entertainment lineup will be released the week of the event.

SUWANEE MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

Saturday, July 18, 2020 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Movies Under the Stars is bringing a double feature to Town Center Park! Our signature movie night will feature films appropriate for young children on a digital board at 7 pm. and movie selections for slightly older audiences on a big screen beginning around 8:45 pm. The movies are free and open to the public. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks. No alcohol may be brought into the park, but food and beverages, including beer and wine, may be purchased from Town Center merchants. http://suwanee.com

PEACHTREE CORNERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Saturday, July 25, 2020 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Join us for the Summer Concert Series at the all new Town Green at Town Center on the last Saturday of the month May through September from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Admission is FREE to enjoy lawn games and a variety of food vendors. Fans can also visit one of the many restaurants located within the Town Center and bring food to the Town Green.

Electric Avenue delivers spot-on renditions of Tears for Fears, Wham!, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Howard Jones, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Level 42, Naked Eyes, Soft Cell, Kenny Loggins, INXS, Prince, The Clash, OMD, David Bowie and more. Enough songs and memories to ensure that you are the star of your own John Hughes film! https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/4235/444

July

HAPPENINGS

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MotoAmerica is the home of the AMA Superbike Series, the premier motorcycle road racing championship in the U.S. The series crisscrosses the country in a 10-round championship with racers crowned as champions in five highly competitive classes of racing.

Bring the family and enjoy food, stunt shows and Kids Zone with carnival games! Take advantage of multiple ticket options – The Full Throttle package delivers the pit experience plus a walk of the Superbike starting grid. Choose the Saturday Fan Lap option and ride your own motorcycle on the track itself! The brand new VIP Suite is open and packages are available including VIP parking and catering. Join fellow fans and over 120 riders competing in five classes and experience some of the best competition found in any sport! Kids 16 and under Free with paying adult! http://roadatlanta.com

JULY TODDLER FRIDAY

Friday, July 31, 2020 10:30am to 12:00pm

We invite you to join us for the next Toddler Friday on July 31st, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Led by retired Art Educator Deanna Dodd, our toddler artists enjoy story time, music, sensory activities and a hands-on project! Toddler Friday is for children ages 1-4, and is free for Hudgens Members at the Family Level and above and $7 per child for nonmembers. (This price includes one parent or caregiver; we offer a sibling discount of $2 off each additional child.) Please note: This is a limited admission event. We limit registration to 45 children to accommodate space and teaching constraints! http://thehudgens.org

THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER

Friday, July 31, 2020 8:00pm

Ted is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. He has been performing from the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. Ted now performs internationally for all kinds of venues and events. He has wowed the crowd selling out theatres all over the US. The most heard comments after a show are “I can’t believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver! It really took us back!” http://bufordcommunitycenter.com

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