Hometown Herald Sept 2016

September 2016

News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Apples

are in season...

Yummy Recipes

Wearing white after

Labor Day?

Why it’s okay!

NEW!

Signage

Rules to know

Hamilton Mill Contact Information

FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL On-Site Property Management Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: M, W, F 9am-5pm; T & TH 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-12pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Corporate Office

(for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)

Welcome to Our Newest Residents!

Minh Nguyen

Dana and Ruth Scott

Edward and Amimi Osayande

Ahmad and Amatul Mufti

Brian and Abby Hostetler

Steve and Heather Stonecypher

Kristopher and Rachel Mattson

Mark and Mitchelle Kwiatkowski

FROM THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Karen Taylor, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Chris Singleton, Secretary Megan Kaderli, Treasurer Jeff Timler , Member at Large Tony Hinnant, Member at Large 2 | Hometown Herald | September 2016

Customer Care Center: 877.411.1165 After Hours Emergency: 678.624.9453 1235 Old Alpharetta Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Activities Department Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events, schedule an appointment to view or reserve the clubroom and/ or conference room, or to RSVP for an event.

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

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• 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 good-standing 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.

Inside This Issue

Save the Date!

Hamilton Mill Fall Festival October 22

UPCOMING

EVENTS

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE

Pool Closing Party September 10................... Page 11

Contact Information ................................................. Page 2

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New Residents............................................................ Page 2 A Message from the Board ................................... Page 5 Recipes........................................................................... Page 8 September Calendar...............................................Page 10 Save the Date.............................................................Page 11 White After Labor Day?.........................................Page 14 School Bus Safety...................................................Page 17 Mill Creek Highschool Football Schedule.....Page 19

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Helpful Numbers 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

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 Dominion Classical Christian Academy..................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 Utilities BFI Waste Management......................................... 678.963.2800 Northeast Georgia Urgent Care.............................. 770.848.6195

Water Resources.................................................... 770.376.6800 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

Recreation

Hamilton Mill Activities Office.................................... 77.546.1597 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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A Message from the Board

A Message from the Board Dear Hamilton Mill Homeowners, Summer is almost at a close and the Hamilton Mill Community is bustling with lots of activity! We know that with all this activity, and the start of the school season, many of you will be cleaning out your closets and holding garage sales.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the covenants pertaining to sign placement. Signs may only be placed at the front entrance of your subdivision no earlier than 24 hours before the start time and needs to be taken down immediately upon sale end date. Please also remember not to place any type of signage in Hamilton Mill Common areas such as the center island dividers along all of Hamilton Mill Parkway, 4-way stop signs, light poles, and flower beds at each subdivision’s entrance. We have underground irrigation systems beneath the flowering beds that could be damaged if sign stakes are placed too deep within these areas potentially resulting in punctured water lines.

These rules also apply to Graduation signs, banners, For Rent/Sale signs and directional signage. Any sign that is placed in an unapproved location will incur a $25.00 charge per sign. You may find a complete copy of the Hamilton Mill Community Association’s Covenants and Design Guidelines on our website at: www.hmill.com and we have copied an excerpt regarding Signs here for your convenience.

Signage In accordance with Declaration, no sign may be erected on any lot without prior written Modification Committee approval except for:

Signs not meeting the above criteria must be first approved by the Modification Committee. Signage posted in the Area of Common Responsibility not in compliance with this guideline will be removed and the homeowner posting the sign will be charged a $25.00 per sign and/or sign hardware removal fee. Signs removed by the Association will be disposed of immediately.

Spirit Signs Spirit Signs, Banners, or Flags such as for Mill Creek or any other seasonal team sport, such as soccer, baseball, etc. may be displayed on the day of the event, but not on a permanent basis. These signs shall not exceed four square feet. No signs may be installed in the County Right of Way, on the entry monuments or in Association landscaping. Any damage to landscaping or irrigation will be billed to the Lot owner. Neighborhoods are encouraged to purchase group banners. Graduation banners can be installed throughout the month of May. All other spirit signs require submission of a Modification Request Form.

Signage posted in the Area of Common responsibility, not in compliance with this guideline, will be removed and the homeowner posting the sign will be charged a $25.00, or the actual cost of removal, whichever amount is higher, per sign or sign hardware removal fee. Graduation signs removed by the Association will be held in the management office for a maximum of seven (7) days.”

Placing signage in the approved locations not only helps a. Signs required for legal proceedings to maintain a consistent Community-Wide standard of b. One” For Sale’’ or” For Lease’’ sign per lot, meeting the required appearance by enhancing the curb appeal, but also cuts sign guideline is allowed. The Sign Guideline is attached to down on the number of duplicate signage so often placed this document in multiple locations throughout the neighborhood. We thank c. One burglar alarm yard sign per lot provided such sign is in you for your continued partnership and cooperation in helping good condition and has a surface area of less than 6 square to preserve the beauty of our great Hamilton Mill Community! inches d. Garage sale signs will be permitted on the lot on which the sale is taking place during the hours of 5:00pm Thursday through 5:00pm Sunday. One free standing directional sign may be placed at the neighborhood entrance on the morning of the sale and must be removed at the end of the sale. Signs may not be larger than 18” x24”. Signage may not be attached to any street sign posts or light posts. e. Political signs (a maximum of two signs, but no more than one per candidate), not more than 18” x24” may be displayed on properties no earlier than two weeks prior to any election and must be removed no later than the day after the election.

Political signs may only be displayed in front yards. Signs may not be attached to mailboxes, light poles, fences, or placed in any easements or in right of way.

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Hamilton Mill Recipes

Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread This easy party spread is super satisfying and so easy to make on game day!

Serves: 8 Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese • Caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought) • toffee bits • Sliced apples, pears, pretzels for serving

Preparation

1. Drizzle caramel sauce over cream cheese then sprinkle with toffee bits. Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of ©Amy Johnson | She Wears Many Hats

Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries & Pepitas Recipe yields 2 full-sized salads or 4 side salads.

Ingredients

Green Salad • 2½ ounces (about 5 cups) pre-washed spring greens salad blend • 1 large Granny Smith apple • 1/3 cup dried cranberries • 1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) • 2 ounces chilled goat cheese, crumbled (or about 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese) Apple Cider Vinaigrette • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1½ teaspoons honey • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Toast the pepitas: In a medium-sized skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are turning golden on the edges and making little popping noises. Transfer the pepitas to a small bowl to cool.

2. Make the dressing: In a cup or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey and mustard until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3. Just before serving, chop the apple into thin, bite-sized pieces. Place your greens in a large serving bowl. Top with sliced apple, dried cranberries and toasted pepitas. Use a fork to crumble the goat cheese over the salad. Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves once tossed (you probably won’t need all of it). Gently toss to mix all of the ingredients and serve!

Recipe courtesy of Cookie + Kate

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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First Day of Autumn

22

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Thursday

Friday

Neighborhood Yard Sale

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Board Meeting 6:45pm

Labor Day

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Patriot Day GrandparentsDay

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Fitness/Class Camps Social Events

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Neighborhood Yard Sale

Pool Closing Party

Saturday

Meetings Swim Team

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Wearing white in the summer makes sense. But is wearing white only during the summer months (as enforced by my very own Grandmother, only between Labor Day and Easter) even practical anymore?

acceptable and who wasn’t, the women who were already “in” felt it necessary to create fashion rules that everyone in the know had to follow. That way, if a woman showed up at the opera in a dress that cost more than most Americans made in a year, but it had the wrong sleeve length, other women would know not to give her the time of day.”

“Not wearing white outside the summer months was one of these silly rules. White was for weddings and resort wear, not dinner parties in the fall. Of course it could get extremely hot in September, and wearing white might make the most Who made this rule? sense, but if you wanted to be appropriately attired you just did not do it. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894, “While no one is completely sure exactly when or why and society eventually adopted it as the natural endpoint for this fashion rule came into effect, our best guess is that it summer fashion.” had to do with snobbery in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The wives of the super-rich ruled high society with an iron “Not everyone followed this rule. Some socialites continued fist after the Civil War. As more and more people became to buck the trend, most famously Coco Chanel, who wore millionaires, though, it was difficult to tell the difference white year-round. Even though the rule was originally between old money, respectable families, and those who enforced by only a few hundred women, over the decades only had new money. By the 1880s, in order to tell who was it trickled down to everyone else. By the 1950s, women’s 14 | Hometown Herald | September 2016

magazines made it clear to middle class America: white clothing came out on Memorial Day and went away on Labor Day.” Nowadays the fashion world is more relaxed about color choices and when and where you can wear them. But you may still have that voice in your head that tells you it’s time to clean out the closet and put away the white clothes and sandals that first weekend in September. I say we follow the example of Coco Chanel and wear it year round, because guess what? It is hot in the south all year round.

Isn’t that why they invented “winter white”?

Maybe a happy medium compromise could nix Labor Day as the cut off, and we can wear white at least until the first day of Fall, which this year is September 22.

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Tennis News

Tennis News Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis

Hamilton Mill Singles & Doubles league We blink and now it is already September. We are about to enter All the matches will be played at Hamilton Mill. No more running the 3rd season (fall season) of the tennis league calendar. The around Atlanta to play a flex league match. You will play only Alta fall tennis season starts the week after Labor Day. Usually the Hamilton Mill residents. Depending on the number of sign ups, weather this time of the year is the best for league season. With we will have a 7 week season and the matches could be day, the 90 degree summer, I am looking forward to tennis where you night and weekend. Having the league in the neighborhood it will competed against your opponents and not the HEAT. The play is be easy to schedule. I will use the USTA level for the groupings. very competitive because most players have played all summer. For the doubles you will play in your teams highest USTA level. If This fall we are going to have 26 teams playing in the Alta league. you do not have a USTA ranking I will place you accordingly. The If did not play this season then the next season deadline coming singles and doubles league will start at the end of October until up in October. If you need help on any of your league or tennis January. Right after the fall Alta season. More info will come out in questions email me @ jeff.milltennis@gmail.com. the first of October. You have 2 months to get ready!!!

Fall Alta Dates The season runs for 7 weeks not including playoffs.

Tuesday, September 6 senior women Wednesday, September 7 senior men Thursday, September 8 Thursday women Saturday, September 10 men and juniors Sunday, September 11 business league Congratulations!!!

Hamilton Mill made another outstanding showing in the summer league. We had 11 teams make the playoffs. That is almost ½ our teams that played summer. We had in the USTA league womenZawojski 3.5, Scherrruble 3.5, D’Adamio 2.5, Tyson 3.5 and the men- Hanes 3.5 and Brundage 3.5 make the playoffs. Senior men- Edwards. In the Alta mix league-Eggleston, Perkins, Egan and Mancillas.

Fall Beginner 101/102 Calling all adult beginner players/rusty players!!!! Have you never played? We will be holding our last 101/102 for the year. The class will start at the end of September. This is the best way to get involved on a team or even start one yourself at Hamilton Mill.

Beginner 101/102 is for you. Tennis 101 is new players and 102 is players who have played. It is 5 one hour group lessons for 65.00.

When you get done with this class, tennis will not be stranger to you anymore. If you do not have a racket or it is over 5 years old, we will let you use a demo with the new technology until you are ready for a racket. Send an email to the tennis shop milltennis@ bellsouth.net for class times and dates.

Ball Machine Did you ever have a hitting partner that doesn’t make comments about your game? Try the ball machine. It is great work-out to fine toon your strokes. You need someone to hit with because you Winter Adult League Deadlines missed your league practice or nobody showed at your practice.

Fall Alta is about to start but the USTA winter season teams are The ball machine is perfect. It will not correct your bad stroke but due the first of October. Remember if you want to play or switch it will give you a work out. It comes with the ball mower to pick teams the first step is to sign the online book. Captains will pick up all 200 balls in 5 minutes. The cost 15.00 for the hour and we up players in September. The week day women play on Thursday also have unlimited monthly and yearly rates. Call or email the and weekend men and ladies teams play on Saturday. The winter pro-shop to reserve your time. It cannot be reserved on the court season starts in November and ends in January with breaks for scheduler. the holidays.

Junior News Court update Kemp academy program offers classes for juniors 10 to advanced The Millview courts 1-8 were resurfaced in August. The fencing kids. It is one of the top junior programs in the Georgia and it is around all courts were repaired and ready for the fall season. Our right here in our own back yard. All the info is on the flyer. You can courts go through plenty of players threw the year. Please help join the class any time. If class time does not work for you, email by keeping our courts and amenities clean for the next players to me or call the shop to set up your own small group lesson with use the courts. Remember that next visitor might be your future someone on the staff. neighbor that buys a house in Hamilton Mill.

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Tennis Tips

Tennis Tips - Understanding and Defending Different Game Styles There are two key words that need to be defined: strategy and tactics. Strategy refers to your general approach to playing a match. The tactics of tennis are the specific shots and your court positioning that will help you execute your strategy successfully.

This varies according to the strategy being used. Four basic playing strategies of play are counter puncher, aggressive baseliner, all court player and serve and volley.

Counter puncher They are usually able to hit the right shot that neutralizes or even beats their opponent’s best shots. Sometimes they are called ‘pushers” if you keep losing to them over and over. Additionally, counter punchers usually have great stamina and are able to simply outlast their opponents.

anywhere, but these players still have some weaknesses in their game. Sometimes, they can hit everything well but don’t have one shot that can be called as a real weapon.

Tactics of Tennis against an All Court Player • Focus only on the ball and try not to be confused or surprised by what your opponent is doing from point to point.

• Hit deep consistently and use variety in spin, trajectory and pace.

• Use your own strengths to create openings on the court.

• Be alert and aware as to what kinds of shots cause him or her more trouble. Make him or her hit more of these shots.

Serve and Volley Player The last type of player is the net rusher or serve-volley player. The strategy they use is to constantly put pressure by coming to the net Tactics of Tennis against a Counter puncher: on almost every point. At the professional level, this style of play • Mix up hitting hard and deep with short angled slices to force him has largely gone by the wayside because the modern equipment or her off the baseline. and court conditions have made it easier for the baseline player • Hit drop shots and then lob or pass. to hit clean passing shots. But in doubles, this is still the best way • Be very patient in constructing points. Expect everything to come to play. back and don’t be surprised if the shot you thought was going to be a winner gets returned.

Tactics of Tennis against a Serve and Volley Player: • Attack the serve, especially the second serve.

• Get a high percentage of first serves in.

• Return low at the feet.

The Aggressive Baseliner • Hit lobs early to keep him or her from crowding the net and open The second playing style is that of the aggressive baseliner. This up the passing lanes. is the most common style you see on the professional tours today. • Set up your passing shots by hitting low to his or her feet first.

This player has several big shots, usually the first serve and the • When he or she is at the baseline, keep the ball as deep as forehand. Their main strategy is to overpower or out hit their possible and test his or her patience in a long side-to-side opponents. These players are willing to take the risk and go for baseline rally. big shots to hit winners, force errors or short sitters that can easily See ya on the courts be put away.

Tactics of Tennis Against an aggressive baseliner: • Get a lot of first serves in.

• Try to return the first serve deep.

• Keep the ball deep and mix up the spin, trajectory and pace of your shots to keep him or her from developing a rhythm.

• Hit short, low angled slices to force him or her off the baseline and hit awkward shots.

• Hit drop shots if the player is uncomfortable at net.

• Be willing to defend by hitting high, heavy topspin or deep slices to stay in the point.

The All Court Player The third type of player is the all-courter. This player is comfortable in all areas of the court. He or she can hit all kinds of shots from

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Tennis Programs

10 & UNDER TENNIS AT HAMILTON MILL TENNIS CENTER Ages: Location: When: Cost: What to Bring:

4-10 Millview Courts, 2385 Hamilton Mill Pkwy, Dacula, GA 30019 Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm 1x a week/$60 per month or 2x a week/$110 per month Active wear, tennis shoes, tennis racquet

When kids are ready Saturday match-play will be offered! *tennis racquet will be provided if you don’t have your own

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OUR GOALS Teach each player fundamentals of tennis, principles of improving in tennis and its physical, mental and emotional aspects. Take the competitive junior/professional player to the next level by providing the total training package on and off the court.

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Calvin was a highly ranked player on the national and international tour. He was a blue chip recruit while playing juniors and was a nationally ranked collegiate athlete in Division 1. He also played a short time on the pro tour reaching a semi-finals. Has worked on the ATP tour including 3 grand slams, Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open and many ATP Master Series tournaments and Tour Events as well. He is an ATP Certified GPTCA International Coach. He holds a Sport Science Certification with the ITPA and is PTR certified 10&Tennis coach and Tennis Performance Coach.

DAILY TRAINING SCHEDULE Fulltime Program: Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri: 1:00-3:30pm and 5:00-7:30pm Afterschool Programs: Mon/Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri: 5:00-7:30pm *Each session includes 30 minutes with a fitness trainer!

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Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 If you have any items that you would like to have picked up on Saturday, September 24th after our community yard sale, please contact Carry On Youth (501(c)(3)).

They will be able to provide a tax receipt for your donations. Pickups can be scheduled through email to carryonyouth@gmail.com or text to 770-540-3170.

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Yellow Daisy Festival September 8 -11 Stone Mountain Park Voted one of the top three arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, more than 400 artists and crafters from 38 States and two countries display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Daily live entertainment, Children’s Corner activities, and crafter demonstrations throughout the event as well as fabulous festival foods.

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