Hometown Herald December 2019

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HOMETOWN HERALD

December 2019

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 92 GAINESVILLE,GA

Welcome

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Vedran and Amanda Camdzic Ernesto Rodriguez Del Castillo Jasen E. Destefano Douglas and Angela Epstein Edgar Hernandez Ryan Hunt Beniamin Mos Prashant and Veronika Patel Robert Stepowany and Robin Remich Rhonda Faye Wingard Hae Yeon and Ohg-Sun Choi

The Board of

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

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To advertise in the Hometown Herald, contact Leah Nelson at The Times - 770.535.6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com The Hometown Herald is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available.

Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Hamilton Mill Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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Hamilton Mill 2019

Breakfast with Santa, the Grinch, and Cindy Lou Who, too!

Saturday, December 7 Lakeview Clubhouse

Join us from 9-11am for a lite breakfast bar Pictures with Santa from 9am-12pm

FREE EVENT!

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Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Hamilton Mill UMC Food Pantry.

The Boy Scouts will be selling luminaries for $10.

Hamilton Mill Fall Festival 2019

Respond by Friday, November 29 to HMillEvents@gmail.com

Breakfast with Santa

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..................................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

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 NEWS

A REMINDER ABOUT PLANTS & FLOWER POTS

from the HMCA Design Guidelines Front doors and entry decorations must be tasteful and in keeping with the style and colors of the house. Plants and flowerpots must always be neat and healthy. Flower pots shall be shaped as traditional flower pots or urns. Any other shape, animal or otherwise, is considered statuary, and is required to be approved as an exterior decorative object. Neatly maintained front porch flowerpots (maximum of four) that coordinate with the exterior home colors and containing evergreens/flowers do not require a doors for a two-car garage and four pots for a three-car garage. Flowerpots may only be placed on the front stoop or porch or on the driveway doors for a two-car garage and four pots for a three-car garage. Flowerpots may only be placed on the front stoop or porch or on the driveway between garage doors.

Dear Residents,

On behalf of Chris and myself, we wish you all a Happy Holiday!

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

Maureen Murphy and Chris Shanks

AT H E N S O R T H O P E D I C C L I N I C - H A M I LT O N M I L L

PREVENTING OSTEOPOROSIS Throughout your life, there are things you can do to prevent bone loss:

10-20 years old

20-35 years old

35-50 years old

50+ years old

1,300 mg of calcium per day

1,000 mg of calcium per day

1,000 mg of calcium per day

1,000 mg of calcium per day

Limit soft drinks but eat greens!

Weightbearing exercises

Exercise is crucial

Get some sun and exercise

Read the full article on osteoporosis here: https://athensorthopedicclinic.com/preventingosteoporosis

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RESIDENT NEWS

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?

Volunteer 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 (including the new Pickleball courts!) 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 might be right up your alley! This committee is newly forming, so if you are interested in helping, please email propertymanager@hmill.com.

Start your 2020 out volunteering and help keep Hamilton Mill an awesome place to live and play! If you would like to join a committee, feel free to email hmillevents@gmail.com for Social, or email propertymanager@hmill.com for Tennis, Grounds, or Finance Committees.

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Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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Wrap Angel Tree Gifts 10am

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Board Meeting 6:45pm

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Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

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Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

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Wrap Angel Tree Gifts 6:30pm

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Breakfast with Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou! 9am-12pm

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Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com

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SOCIAL NEWS

Hamilton Mill 2019

Breakfast with Santa, the Grinch, and Cindy Lou Who, too!

Saturday, December 7 Lakeview Clubhouse

Join us from 9-11am for a lite breakfast bar Pictures with Santa from 9am-12pm

FREE EVENT! Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Hamilton Mill UMC Food Pantry.

The Boy Scouts will be selling luminaries for $10.

RSVP November 29 Respond by Friday, HMillEvents@gmail.com to to HMillEvents@gmail.com

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

Hamilton Mill Fall Festival 2019 October 26, 2019 from 3-6pm

Fall Festival 2019 was full of fun… even with wet weather threatening all day! We moved the festival inside the clubhouse and about 500 people came out and had a blast! Hamilton Mill families and friends were able to enjoy ALL of the fun activities–we had a petting zoo which included a REAL UNICORN, pumpkin painting, a HUGE jump house and slide inflatable, dance parties, face painting and balloon animals, visits with Spider-Man and BABY SHARK… plus, FREE popcorn and cotton candy. We also had Edee’s BBQ, Jax Taco Truck and Fruit Smashers food trucks fixing up dinner!

Shout Out to our Sponsors and Vendors Thank you to all of our vendors for coming out and being a part of the festival! We had beautiful handmade wreaths by resident Becky Mottesheard, Music Lessons with Lisa, Country Financial, Smile Doctors, Young Living essential oils, and kids had a BLAST breaking boards with the World Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts School.

A huge shout out to Hermes Realty Group for sponsoring this event!

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

Thank you to all that brought in coats for our One Warm Coat Drive…

Pure Barre of Hamilton Mill collaborated with us, and together we collected over 100 coats for those in need.

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If buyers use my lender they will receive another $250 credit to their choice of sport!!

We are proud sponsors of Mill Creek Athletics and extending this offer to all students within the Mill Creek Cluster.

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TENNIS NEWS

HOLIDAY LESSON

Special

Now is a great time to work on your strokes and your strategy. During the month of December receive 10% off select tennis lessons and packages.

PICKLEBALL

JUNIOR PROGRAM

COURTS ARE OPEN!

Courts 15 & 16 have been converted to multi-use courts for both Tennis and Pickleball!

Courts may be reserved for Pickleball use through the Tennis Shop.

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.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Men’s Drills One hour of high intensity drills Thursday: 7:30pm – 8:30pm 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 Clinic Package 4 hr $50.00 / Non-resident $60.00

Dates to Remember

January 5 – ALTA Senior Mixed Doubles Play Begins January 6 – ALTA Mixed Doubles Play Begins

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

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COACHES

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

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 High School Time: Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 – 5:00pm Match Play Time: Friday 5:00 – 6:30pm This program runs on monthly sign up and payments. The monthly prices will differ due to playable weeks of the month. We will be off same days / weeks as Gwinnett County Public Schools.

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TENNIS NEWS

The Holiday Season is Here!

THE HAMILTON MILL TENNIS SHOP HAS SOME GREAT GIFTS FOR THE TENNIS PLAYERS IN YOUR LIFE. WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES, APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, RACKETS AND LESSONS!

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RECIPES

Quick & Easy HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

ROSEMARY PECANS – SWEET, SPICY AND SAVORY ALL AT ONCE! Sure, you can open a package and set out a bowl of nuts. But the holidays are all about making things special—and if you can do that without a lot of effort, even better! These addictively snackable pecans take just 20 minutes and will make your holiday appetizer spread extra festive. Toss pecan halves with a mixture of melted butter, sugar, cayenne pepper, and salt and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Stir in chopped fresh rosemary and serve warm or at room temperature.

BACON-WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH CHERRIES Get a double dose of porky goodness with a glorious bacon-wrapped pork loin that will be the star of your holiday table. Amazingly, it takes just 15 minutes of prep time, and once it’s in the oven, you’ll just need to baste it once. First, you’ll season the loin, then cover it with a mixture of dried cherries, parsley, and whole-grain mustard. Wrap the whole thing in bacon, making sure the slices overlap and the ends are tucked underneath.

Roast, then brush a combination of currant jelly and red wine vinegar over the bacon towards the end of the cooking time. You’ll wind up with crispy bacon, a tangy, fruity layer of cherries, and moist, tender pork.

SAUTÉED COLLARD GREENS AND GARLIC It seems as if every southern cook has a recipe for this classic. Here, a straightforward approach gets its bite from pungent garlic. Make sure to discard the tough collard stems and cut the leaves into thin strips, which helps them become tender more quickly. You’ll need to parboil the greens before sautéing them with the garlic, as the leaves can be a bit tough. This dish is simple and light, making it a refreshing and healthy addition to your holiday menu to balance out the heavier dishes.

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The Gift of a Lifetime This Christmas season, you can help give a child a better life. A gift to Eagle Ranch helps boys and girls work through a crisis and return home to their families.

Here’s how you can help: • Give an honor or memorial gift • Help with our Christmas Wish List • Sponsor a Home for Christmas • Give a year-end gift • Set up a recurring gift

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SUMMER John Berry Concert

July 25

The Venue at Friendship Springs

WINTER Asleep at the Wheel Concert

Dec. 22

The Venue at Friendship Springs Concert Series is sponsored by: Chastain Insurance | Lanier Carts and Outdoor For more information, contact Megan Lewis at mlewis@gainesvilletimes.com

Sponsorships Available!

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AROUND TOWN

What’s Happening?

SPARKLE! CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

LAWRENCEVILLE’S HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Friday, December 6 | 5:30pm

Saturday, December 14 | 6pm

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Weekends in December

Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21

Every year, the city of Norcross hosts a plethora of activities for the holidays through its annual event ‘Sparkle! A Celebration of Kids, Creativity and Magic.’ This year is no different, with carriage rides, marshmallow-roasting, a Christmas tree lighting, concerts and more taking over the month of December in the city. So what are you waiting for? Come and get your ‘Sparkle’ on in Norcross!

A holiday favorite since 1983, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker is a traditionally told story ballet complete with beautiful dancing, colorful sets, and costumes. Magic abounds as Herr Drosselmeyer presents young Clara with a toy Nutcracker, setting imaginations ablaze when the toy becomes a real soldier and Clara’s companion on their journey to the Land of Sweets! Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s cast of over 100 professional and student dancers will captivate audiences of all ages. http://gwinnettballet.org

HAPPYFEAT’S JINGLE IN THE PARK HOLIDAY MARKET

Sunday, December 8 | 12pm

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Join us as Town Center Park is transformed into a pop-up holiday market, full of unique handmade gifts and decor. Proceeds benefit Happy Feat, an organization that creates inclusive opportunities for the world to see that those with disabilities are beautiful, valuable, and capable.

Join us as we get the holiday season started with pictures with Santa Claus. Entertainment from local schools at 1:00, 2:00 and 4:00pm. Live Nativity at 1:30pm and 3:30pm on the stage. http://happyfeat.org

Christmas comes to Lawrenceville! Our 4th Annual Hometown Christmas Parade will feature Santa Claus, live reindeer, community floats, fun activities and more. Don’t miss the chance to visit with Santa at the Historic Courthouse Gazebo following the parade. http://www.lawrencevillega.org

Recreating the band’s legendary persona in all its youthful glory, Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail.

From accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, Rumours takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren’t afraid to put on a show. Relive the rock and roll magic with Rumours. http://buford.37main.com

THE ICE RINK AT SUGAR HILL

Open now through February 9, 2020

Bring the family out to skate on the largest outdoor real ice rink in the Southeast!

Grab your skates (or you can rent them) and have fun maneuvering around on ice! Skating sessions are 90 minutes, but you can add additional time if you are having too much fun to leave!

Please check website for daily hours of operation. http://haidrink.com

DECK THE HALL

Saturday, December 14 | 2pm

Live music, beautiful decorations, a tree lighting ceremony, kids’ activities such as inflatables, face painting, games, ornament making, a snow playground, snow slide and more will ring in the season on Duluth Town Green. Food will be available for purchase from local food vendors. http://duluthga.net.

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