Hometown Herald May 2018

HOMETOWN HERALD News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

May 2018

Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Chanthan Chiv and Crystal Jem Eric Ruisard James and DeAngela McNees James and Ellen Madden Michael and Elena Lockhart

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Steve Smith, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Josh Emmett, 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 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 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 www.aodmailboxes.com • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678-551-8591

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 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

These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

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

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE

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.

RECREATION

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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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 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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Memorial Day Pool Opening Party at Millview 3-6pm

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Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00pm

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Grounds and Facilities Committee Meeting 7pm

Victoria Day

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Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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Dr. Ebad Habeeb, is originally from Karachi, Pakistan. His family moved to United States of America when he was 10 years old where he attended Taylor Road Middle school, Chattahoochee High School and grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia. He received his Doctors of Dental Medicine (DMD) from University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Ebad is currently a member of the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, and the Chicago Dental Society.

He is committed to provide the best possible comprehensive care for his patients which suits their needs. He is also a firm believer in building a long-lasting relationship with his patients while providing state of the art care in all aspects of dentistry. In his free time he likes to go camping, workout, and enjoys watching movies.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMMMERHEAD NEWS Hammerheads are getting prepared for an awesome swim team season.

After school practices start May 14th and morning practices start May 24th.

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SOCIAL NEWS

SPRING CARNIVAL 2018 On Saturday, March 24 close to 500 kids and parents came out to the Lakeview Clubhouse recreational area and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and all the activities!

The weather held out and kids and adults alike enjoyed dancing to top 40 tunes spun by DJ Dan, played games and won AWESOME prizes like Easter candy, squishies, and Fandango gift cards!

Everyone was taking selfies with the fun props and with the Easter Bunny in the photo booth. We had two fun inflatable jumpy houses to play in. The kids enjoyed petting and playing with the cutest farm animals and got their faces painted by Ariel, Elena and Captain America!

Everyone enjoyed the FREE popcorn and cotton candy, carnival food from Fruit Smashers, BBQ sandwiches from Edee’s in Dacula, and shopping with our awesome local vendors! We had DoTerra, Lipsense, Code Ninjas, Juke N Jive Creamery, Limelight Cosmetics, Sugar Hill Spine, Pure by Simone, Agnes and Dora Clothing and Junior’s Deli in on the fun and mingling with Hamilton Mill residents.

To wrap up the festivities, we had an Easter Egg hunt for the little ones (4 and under) at 2:30, and then let the bigger kids take over at 3:15 for their hunt on the terrace. The Easter eggs were filled with candy and toys, and a few lucky kids got the golden eggs with REAL golden dollars inside.

Everyone had a BLAST! Thank you to the Mill Creek High School Beta Club volunteers and a huge shout out to our sponsors Dacula Dojo and Hermes Realty Group. Thank you so much for helping make this event happen!

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SOCIAL NEWS

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Save the Date for our upcoming events!

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Mother’s Day Card Craft & Dance Party!

Saturday, May 12, 2018 10-11:30am at the Lakeview Clubhouse Stop by and make mom a card, have some donut holes, dance at the disco, and leave with a flower for mom!

This event is open to all ages and residents of Hamilton Mill.

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by May 8.

Memorial Day Pool Party Luau!

Sunday, May 27, 2018 3-6pm at the Millview Pool DJ and LUAU PARTY! Splash, Hula and Limbo Contests!

Free Pizza, Chips, and Drinks Kona Ice Truck

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by May 23.

Independence Day Extravaganza!

Saturday, June 30, 2018 Starting at 4:00pm at the Lakeview Common Areas Pool Party, Live Music, and the BEST FIREWORKS display all right here in Hamilton Mill!

RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by June 28.

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Congratulations to our Graduates Isabella Ackerman Mill Creek High School

You have grown to be are a bright, funny and beautiful young woman and we are extremely proud of you. Congratulations on your commitment to attend Kennesaw State University this fall!

We love you, Mama, Daddy, Alicia & Adriana

Kennesaw State University bound

Sammie Alicea Faith Academy

We can’t believe you’re graduating High School–and a year early! We’re so very proud of you! You’re an amazing young lady! Continue to work hard and dream big!

We love you, Mom and Dad!

Ashlee Appling

Mill Creek High School

We can’t believe the time has come for you to graduate high school. It has flown by so fast.

We have cherished every moment with you and we are so incredibly proud of the amazing young woman you have become. We thank God for the blessing you are to us every day and we can’t wait to see the plans He has for your future. Remember to keep God first in all you do and He will guide your path.

Love, Mom, Dad, Anslee, Allee, and Andee 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Addie Bitterman Buford High School

Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who loves you. Within you, all you need. Take the time to enjoy the next journey of your life and the opportunities that come your way.

Always remember to live life to the fullest.

Congratulations, we are proud of you and all of your accomplishments.

We love you, Mom, Dad, Kaylie & Banks

University of Georgia bound

Briggs Bishop

Mill Creek High School Briggs Bishop is graduating from Mill Creek High School with honors in May. He plans to attend Piedmont College in the fall where he will play Lacrosse and pursue his engineering degree.

Briggs has lived in the Lakeforest section of Hamilton Mill since 2000!

Piedmont College bound

Nicholas Brooks

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Nick was a member of the Varsity Football and Soccer team and lettered in both sports. He was actively involved in theatre and has gone on mission trips to the Dominican, Russia and Peru. Nick will attend Georgia College & State University and major in Mass Communications.

Way to go Nick, we know you will rock it!! You have such a bright future and we are proud to see all of your hard work take you to this next step in your journey! Go Bobcats!!

Love, Dad and Elissa

Jackson Coffield

Alex Cope

We are so incredibly proud of you! We look forward to your future success at Georgia Tech!

Love, Mom, Dad, Emily, and Thomas

You are my sunshine. I love you to infinity and beyond. I pray that God will keep you healthy, happy and safe always. Those things will never change. For things that do, may they bring ever greater joy to your life’s purpose.

Mill Creek High School

Georgia Tech bound

Mill Creek High School

So proud of you!

Mom

On the cover: Isabella Ackerman, Laurel Anderson, Sammie Alicea, Madeline Cronin, Hunter Dalrymple, Hunter Governale, John Haskins, Caroline Holmes, Catherine Jordon, Katie Kruesel, Colton Lee, Chloe Mann, Isavictoria Martinez, Joshua Minn, Harrison Murdoch, Mary Pritchett, Madison Schroer, Thomas Smith, Matt Walton, and Jarrod Waters

CLASS OF 2018 Lily Crawford

Lauren Elayne Davlin

Mill Creek High School

Braselton Christian Academy

We are so proud of your accomplishments and the woman you are. We’ve always said you were meant for college. MTSU bound!

We are so very proud of you and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you.

You are determined and we know you’ll do great things!

Love, Mom, Dad, Mira and Molly too!

Middle Tennessee State University bound

Hunter Dalrymple Mill Creek High School Behind you, all your memories.

Before you, all your dreams.

Around you, all who love you.

Within you, all you need.

To the moon and back!

Mom and Dad

We love you!

Dad, Mom & Blake

Jenna Everson

Hebron Christian Academy

In her high school career, she was a member of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Outreach Team, and the Varsity Tennis team. She was also on homecoming court, yearbook editor, voted “Best All Around”, and organized Hebron’s first Blood Drive. She will attend Georgia Southern University and become a scrub nurse. We are so proud of her and love her very much!

Dad, Mom, and James

Georgia Southern University bound

Makayla Favors

Kylie Foley

We are so proud of you!

The journey begins.

Congrats Kylie…we are so proud of you!

Buford High School

Love, Mom, Dad Jackson, and Hudson

Mill Creek High School

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jake

Kennesaw State University bound

Hunter Governale

Jack Griffith

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

4-year Football player, Baseball player, school leader, and volunteer. He has made his Momma & Daddy very proud. He is headed to University of Tennessee/Knoxville to study Business Analytics.

Congratulations Jack Griffith! What a blessing it has been to watch you grow up to an amazing young man. You have made us proud every day!

University of Tennessee bound

Love, Mom and Dad

Georgia College & State University bound

Congratulations to our Graduates Samantha (Sammy) Guerra Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate

We are so proud of your accomplishments!

Love, Mom, Dad and Olivia

Nikki Hanes

Mill Creek High School Congratulations on your graduation from Mill Creek High School! We hope you never stop exploring, growing, learning, and challenging yourself to be the best.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Brendan

University of Georgia bound

Daniel Hettesheimer Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate

Congratulations on all your accomplishments at Mill Creek with Cross Country, Track and academics. You continue to amaze us with your generous spirit and determination. We are incredibly proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Best of luck at UGA! Love, Mom, Dad & Cassidy

Caroline Anne Holmes Mill Creek High School

Congratulations on your graduation from Mill Creek High School! We hope you never stop exploring, growing, learning, and challenging yourself to be the best.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Brendan

University of Georgia bound

Catherine Jordan Home School

Catherine is graduating 2 years early and will attend Loyola University New Orleans to play tennis and pursue a degree in BioPhysics before attending med school. We are very proud of her hard work!

Loyola University bound

Ansley Konkle Buford High School

We are incredibly proud of Ansley Konkle.

Ansley is headed to the University of Georgia where she will be studying Environmental Sciences. “We know the road ahead of you will be an amazing one. May God bless you and protect you as your journey continues. May you find your true path that honors who you are and the difference you can make in the world.�

Love, Mom and Dad

University of Georgia bound

Elizabeth Kirchhoff Mountain View High School

Elizabeth will be attending Columbus State University as a Theatre major where she has been accepted into the theatre program.

We are so proud of the beautiful woman you have become. As you venture off to college we pray that you will continue to allow the Lord to direct your path.

Columbus State University bound

Katie Kreusel

Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate Katie will attend the University of Mississippi where she has been accepted into the Early Entry Pharmacy Program to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

University of Mississippi bound

CLASS OF 2018 Colton Britt Lee Buford High School

Colton Lee is a National Merit Commended Scholar, graduating near the top of his class.

He has participated in GHP, Faith Calls Summer Academy, mission trips, and internships/ student leadership at 12Stone. At BHS, Colton has been involved in musical theatre, SLT, NHS, Beta, XC, and Track. Colton is co-founder of Real Movement House Church. He will be majoring in Biblical Studies at Liberty University on a full tuition scholarship.

Austin Leon

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of you and the man you are becoming! It is hard to believe eighteen years has gone by. Congratulations on graduating!

Your life has a purpose and I know you will do great things. I love you with all my heart.

Love, Mom and Jeff

Liberty University bound

Pamella Luna

Beatriz Luna

Dear Pamella, Right from when you were a little kid and till today, you have only given us reasons to hold up in pride. We are so lucky to have you in our life. Congratulations and the best of luck for a successful career.

Dear Beatriz, You have achieved a great success. Your serious effort has paid off and you deserve every bit of it. Congratulations and I bless you with my best wishes for your future. May God always take care of you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Love, Mom and Dad

Corinne Avery Maglovsky

Chloe Mann

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what God has in store for your future!

We love you, Dad, Mom and Bray

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate

Chloe has known from a very young age she wanted to be a doctor or nurse. Her kind, empathetic and giving nature will no doubt take her far caring for others.

“For all the things our hands have held, the best by far is YOU.” We are so proud of you and we know you will continue to be kind and amazing in all you do. Your adventure awaits!

Love, Mom and Dad

Georgia Southern University bound

Isavictoria Martinez

Chase McGee

Johnson High School

Hebron Christian Academy

We are very proud of the beautiful, strong and independent young woman you are becoming.

Remember to always believe in yourself, follow your heart, aim high and soar!

We are so proud of the outstanding young man you have become! Always remember…Your talent is God’s gift to you, what you do with it is your gift back to God. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Orlando, Isalice and Alejandro Martinez

Love, Mom, Dad and Hayden

Graduating from Johnson High School with International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and accepted Early Admission to UGA.

University of Georgia bound

Congratulations to our Graduates Joshua Min

Harrison Murdoch

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Josh, Congratulations on your acceptance to Amherst! I hope you know that we’re really proud of you. We also know that you’re gonna kill it there.

Harrison will be attending the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA this fall and has later plans to serve in the United States Navy.

Love you, Jos & Joel

University of North Georgia bound

Amherst College bound

Hannah Page

Jaren Petersen

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Hannah, we are extremely proud of your accomplishments and your ability to be so responsible and trustworthy. You have been a true joy in our lives and we wish you the very best at KSU.

Continue to be determined, valiant and gracious. We are proud of your tenacity and look forward to the marvelous adventures in your future.

Dad, Mama, Ava and Owen

Love, Mom, Dad, and Jake

Kennesaw State University bound

Mary Collier Pritchett Gwinnett Online Campus, Salutatorian

We love you very much and are very proud of your many accomplishments.

Love, Dad, Mom, Charlton, Mary Evelyn, Jackson, and Harrison

Sydney Purnell

Mill Creek High School Sydney Purnell will be graduating with honors from Mill Creek High School. Her years at Mill Creek have been some of the best! Syd was an active member of the National Honor Society, BETA, Peer leading, iLEAD, National English Honors and a 4-year letter scholar athlete for Mill Creek Cross Country. She will be attending UGA in the fall and major in Biology.

University of Georgia bound

Holly Rager

Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate Holly was accepted “Early Admission” to UGA and was the only college she ever wanted to apply to or attend. We are so proud of you and look forward to the masterpiece you will create with your life!

Love you so, Your Family

University of Georgia bound

Jason Russell

Mill Creek High School Jason Russell is graduating as the valedictorian of MCHS this year and recognized as a National Merit Scholar. He will be attending Georgia Tech this fall majoring in Applied Math with a grant offer to participate in research.

Georgia Tech bound

CLASS OF 2018 Hogan Scoggins

Sarah Selman

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Congratulations Hogan! We are very proud of your accomplishments at Mill Creek and wish you well at UGA!

Congratulations Sarah! We are so proud of you, and we are excited about what God has in store for you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Leland

University of Georgia bound

Hannah Elizabeth Shaw Buford High School

Hannah started for the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team for 4 years and ran Cross Country. She also is a member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club, FCA and Yearbook Staff. Hannah will be attending Auburn University where she plans to major in Elementary Education.

Auburn University bound

Mitchell Shreiner

Mill Creek High School

Mitchell has been a member of the MCHS Baseball Team for all four years of high school.

He is a scholar athlete and a member of the National Honor Society. Mitchell will attend the University of Georgia and major in Business through the Honors program. Congratulations, Mitchell! We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Go Dawgs!!

Love, Mom & Doug

University of Georgia bound

Matt Walton

Jarrod Waters

Matt will be graduating from Buford High School with letters in Academics, Football, Track and as an FCA participant. He holds school records in track, and leadership awards in both sports. We are proud of Matt as he heads to LaGrange College to continue academics and football.

Jarrod, congratulations on your achievements!

We are very proud of you and what you have accomplished in your life. We love you and know you will be successful with whatever comes next. Good luck at GA Tech!

LaGrange College bound

Georgia Tech bound

Buford High School

Curtis Welter

Mill Creek High School

Mom, Dad, Nana, and Roxy

Jarid Allen Wemer

Mill Creek High School

Mill Creek High School

Curtis will be attending Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. He will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Download his app Lemonade Stand by Pineapple Labs on Google Play!

Congratulations Jarid!

We’re so proud of you! You did it!!!!!

“The sky’s the limit.”

Georgia Tech bound

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TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS NEWS

from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis Yes, it is May already. Hopefully this month the weather will be better than last month. This used to be a “catch your breath month” but not anymore. I like to consider May as our event/repair month before the ALTA mixed doubles and USTA leagues get going again. We have plenty going on this month with Hamilton Mill for Hope 2018, summer junior training, and Memorial Day Round-Robin.

SUMMER LEAGUE DEADLINES Remember that summer league is a very busy time during the tennis season. Reserve your court for all your flex league and social play, but also remember to cancel the court time if not needed.

ALTA–Summer League Mixed Doubles starting Saturday, June 2nd @ 9:00am.

Senior Ladies starting Thursday, May 31st @ 6:30pm.

Senior Men starting Friday, June 1st @ 6:30pm.

USTA–Summer League Women starting Thursday, May 17th @ 9am.

Women starting Sunday, June 3rd @ 12 noon.

Men starting Sunday, June 3rd @ 4pm.

Starting Saturday, May 12, Girls at 1:00pm and Boys at 3:00pm.

COURT NEWS Court resurfacing will begin the week of April 30th for courts 9-12. Weather is a big issue when you resurface the courts. Be patient, because we are trying to get it done before summer league starts. We will open courts 15-16 for reservations. Call the shop to reserve the courts.

2018 HAMILTON MILL FOR HOPE The 13th Hamilton Mill for Hope will be held on May 14th and 15th at the Lakeview courts from 9-2. Forty ladies will compete in a two day ladies round robin with vendors. It will culminate with lunch and a speaker.

This is one of Hamilton Mill’s biggest charities for breast cancer. The Hamilton Mill for Hope committee and all residents of Hamilton Mill are the catalyst for this charity tennis round-robin. Last year they raised over $10,000.00!

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TENNIS TIPS

TENNIS TIP - BASIC TIPS FOR TENNIS from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis

When I went to the US Open and saw Rafael Nadal practicing, I wanted to see what his coach was saying to him during the session. During Rafael’s ground stroke practice, I got close enough to hear the coach’s advice. After what I heard, I was excited to take his words of wisdom back to Hamilton Mill. As Rafael was hitting, his coach simply said “take your racket back.” That was it. I was expecting some new, mind-boggling instruction. Instead, I heard something so simple, which is why I am discussing the fundamentals of tennis. The basics solve the problem. If it works for Nadal, then it will work for you.

Tennis is a challenging sport. Don’t expect too much from your performance too soon, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. However, these 10 essential tips will help you get off on the right foot.

1. TENNIS RACKETS There are plenty of rackets to choose from (with the standards being particularly good even at the lower end of the scale).

Rackets for beginners and junior-sized rackets are relatively inexpensive — but don’t just go for the cheapest — choose one that matches your body and grip size. At the tennis shop, we have rackets for you to demo to figure out which one best suits you.

2. PRACTICE The world’s best players have spent years getting to where they are by starting at an early age and with the help from some of the best coaches. You may play well one week, and then notso-great the next for no apparent reason. Don’t get frustrated by this — it’s normal! Just keep playing and your game will sort itself out.

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3. TAKE LESSONS The best way to improve is to take lessons. Playing league tennis every week will improve your match play, but it may hurt your stroke technique. Playing with the incorrect stroke for weeks will create bad habits. Did you know it takes 3,500 strokes to cure a bad habit? You have certified pros right in your backyard!

4. WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN Always warm-up and cool-down before and after play. This should involve the stretching of your arms and legs as well as light jogging. Do the same at the end of the game, ending with the stretches.

5. STAY REFRESHED Remember to drink your favorite sports drink (not beer) and water.

You can even eat some light snacks. You will see professional players taking a drink or eating a banana when they take their breaks.

6. HIT THE BALL After you are confident with your strokes, the ball machine is the best way to practice on your own.

7. IMPROVE YOUR SPEED Tennis players need to be able to react to an opponent’s shots by moving quickly around the court. Jump rope or sprint to get your feet moving.

8. THE RIGHT GRIP There are different types of grips for different shots. Either take lessons or talk to an experienced player to give you advice.

You will want to use the correct grip for each shot to avoid bad habits in the future.

9. IMPROVE YOUR STAMINA It doesn’t matter how fast you are around the court, if you’re dragging after only a few games. A good frequent aerobic workout will help. Play more tennis or take time to play other sports to increase your endurance.

10. ONE POINT AT A TIME Forget about the past, especially if you just lost the previous point. Concentrate on the current point. Getting angry or frustrated doesn’t help you play better. Focus on the future.

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Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course race series for kids ages 5-16, with 12-15 fun and challenging obstacles and mud. We are the largest touring adventure and obstacle course event series for kids in the nation! And the best part is, it’s a family adventure - parents get to run with their kids for free! www.kidsobstaclechallenge.com/atlanta

In the spirit of the beach, we’ll dump tons of sand in the park and provide pails and shovels so kids can play. Bring your beach chairs or towels, kick back, and listen to live music. We’ll have a variety of food trucks serving tasty snacks and drinks so you can plan to spend the entire day watching the kiddos play. The splash pad will be open for cooling off so be sure to bring a drying towel or two. We hope you’ll join us for a fun family day in beautiful Downtown Braselton! www.downtownbraselton.com

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Saturday, May 5 | 9am

Enjoy free comic books distributed by several of the businesses around the Square and a live showing of a fan-favorite Marvel movie. Experience the thrill of your favorite characters coming to life in Lawrenceville’s Downtown District. You won’t want to miss the Ghostbuster Ecto-Jeep and other vehicles from your favorite films ride through town on Comic Book Day! Also, the Gwinnett County Public Library will host Andy Price. Andy is a world renowned illustrator and artist best known for his work on the My Little Pony series. www.lawrencevillega.org 4TH ANNUAL GWINNETT BEER FEST

Saturday, May 5 | 12pm

The fourth annual Gwinnett Beer Fest will take place on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers in Lawrenceville. The festival will take place from 1pm to 5 pm with an exclusive VIP tasting starting at 12 pm. This festival is brought to you by the team behind Suwanee Beer Fest, widely known as one of the premier craft beer events in the Southeast.

With unlimited sampling of over 150 craft beers, live music and great food, the organizers and their community sponsors are committed to putting on another unforgettable event! www.gwinnettbeerfest.com/gbf MOVIES ON THE LAWN

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Saturday, May 19 | 9am

Vintage Fords, mint-condition motorcycles and other classic cars will flood the streets of downtown, and thousands of people from all over the metro area will drool over a display of 300-plus vehicles at the Classic Car Show on May 19th. Every inch of Historic Downtown Norcross will be covered with one-of-a-kind cars from practically every era since the invention of the car.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy from delicious treats baked by the locals, raffles, a silent auction and music, plus all the great shops and restaurants. This annual event raises funds for local medical scholarships - trophies will be handed out to the best cars and the competition is stiff!

A great day for both serious car enthusiasts and folks who appreciate old fashioned fun and just want to people watch! www.aplacetoimagine.com MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Saturday, May 26 | 6pm

Join us in honoring our fallen heroes at the Duluth Memorial Day Service. This event will take place on Duluth Town Green at 6pm. www.duluthga.net

Bring the family to Downtown Lawrenceville and enjoy making memories under the stars on the Lawrenceville Lawn! Come early… Bring a picnic dinner, discover a new favorite food truck meal, or have dinner at one of the incredible restaurants on the Square. Then enjoy the short 1-block walk down to the Lawn before the movie begins! Lawrenceville’s free movie nights will take place on the Lawrenceville Lawn at dusk. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets, but please note that grills or open flames will not be allowed in the park. www.lawrencevillega.org SUWANEE FARMER’S MARKET

Saturday, May 12 | 8am

“The Suwanee Farmer’s Market has a loyal customer and farmer base,” notes Suwanee Events Manager Amy Doherty. “Our market is almost as much a social event as it is an opportunity to access locally grown produce and a variety of other items, such as salsa, honey, eggs and meat, and baked goods.” The Suwanee Farmer’s Market will be open from 8 a.m.noon Saturdays, May 12 through October 6, at Town Center Park. www.suwanee.com

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