Hometown Herald June 2018

HOMETOWN HERALD News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Cover P hoto courtesy of homeowner Jack Flint, of Millwater Crossing

June 2018

Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Aleksandar and Kristina Knezevic Berteau Joisil Brian Dempsey David and Lacie Manning Ellen Eunjung and Jennifer Y. Nam Hao Chun Chen and Yuting Huang Henry and Shirley Phillipeaux Maegan Snider and Mohammed Tehranian Matthew Coy Medard Etienne and Martine Beauchamp Michael and Dawn Hurley Sarah Yamg Heu Tehseen Gojali Travis Hutchinson

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, 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

BOARD NEWS

Hamilton Mill Resident Survey

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF PICKLEBALL? What is it?

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis.

Who plays? Two or four players of all ages! Pickleball was invented

in the mid 1960s and has become one of America's most popular growing sports among all ages.

Would you like to see Pickleball in Hamilton Mill?

Take the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/HamiltonMillPickleball Or fill out a survey at the Lakeview Clubhouse office.

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Donations for Jambos starts through June 30 at the Lakeview Clubhouse *See flyer on page 20 Grounds and Facilities Committee Meeting 7pm

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

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

DEAR RESIDENTS: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gaye Cantrell for her service and commitment to Hamilton Mill over the past year and a half.

As many of you are aware, due to a neurologic condition that Gaye has been seeking treatment for, she is unable to continue in her role as your property manager. She will be a tough act to follow! While I am new at Hamilton Mill, I am not new to the industry. I have been a property manager for over 10 years and have been with Shaben and Associates since 2004. This past year I have helped at Hamilton Mill in various ways, and I am familiar with the community. I am excited to meet the residents of Hamilton Mill and hope you will stop by and introduce yourself.

Summer is always a busy time of year in the community. This year we have installed a card reader on both pool gates. So, please remember that you must have an Amenity Access Card in order to enter the pool areas. The Rules and Regulations for use of amenities state that membership cards must be presented upon request and states that individuals that do not have a membership card while using any of the amenities will be asked to leave, until a valid membership card is presented. If you do not have a card and wish to obtain one, please contact the Property Management office. Residents must be current with their assessments for the card to be activated. Starting in June we will only issue amenity cards on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 5pm. On Mondays we will be extending the office hours to 7pm, by appointment only.

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With the warmer weather upon us, it is a great time to complete outside projects. Don’t forget a modification request form must be submitted for approval, prior to work being started, for any exterior changes to your home and yard. This includes the front and back yards. To avoid a violation letter, please make sure the following items have been completed:

• Your mailbox has been painted and numbers are intact.

• Your lawn is mowed and edged on a regular basis.

• Your lawn and landscape beds are weed free.

• Refresh the mulch and pine straw in your landscape beds.

• Prune shrubs as needed.

I look forward to working with the residents of Hamilton Mill and thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself. Here is to a safe, fun-filled summer!

Maureen Murphy Hamilton Mill Onsite Community Association Manager

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

Hamilton Mill Community Blood Drive Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 2:00pm to 7:00pm Blood Mobile To schedule an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: hammill Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your donation.

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SOCIAL NEWS

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“Beautiful backyard in Hamilton Mill.”

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Figured it out yet?

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SOCIAL NEWS

Who We Are

It is our passion to bring awareness and comfort to the transition foster kids experience as they enter their new foster homes.

Many times, foster kids are transitioned from home or school with little to no warning.

This means they’re bringing very little, Can you feel the wheels turning in your if any, of their own belongings with them to their head? Are you thinking of ways you new homes. While this journey is for their can jump in? SAME HERE! At Jambos we safety, we understand this could feel partner with folks just like you to host pajama scary, uncertain, and even stressful. drives where you do life. Together we can bring At Jambos we know the comfortable feeling comfort to kids right here in Gwinnett County. that comes from being at home in your jammies and our mission is to bring that comfort to thousands of foster kids nationwide .

Monday, June 18 thru

Join us

Hamilton Mill Pajama Drive Saturday, June 30 at the Lakeview Clubhouse

Pajama donation basket in the Lakeview Clubhouse lobby, or bring your donation to JAMBOS at the Independence Day event on June 30.

All donations = entry for awesome raffle prizes! **Only NEW pajamas please.**

JAMBOS IS A NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES NEW PJ'S TO FOSTER KIDS! VISIT, JAMBOSDONATES.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION 20 | HOMETOWN HERALD | June 2018

SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMMMERHEAD NEWS The pool is open and the Hammerhead season is in full swing! Practices started in May and will run throughout our season daily from 8am-11am at the Lakeview pool.

The culmination of our season is the Gwinnett County Championship which will be held the weekend of July 14th.

Our first home meet is on Thursday, June 7th.

Come and cheer on our Hammerheads as we enjoy another fun summer in Hamilton Mill!

VS JUNE 7TH- HOME VS EDINBURGH

VS JUNE 14TH- AT WILD TIMBER

VS JUNE 21ST- HOME VS LANSMOORE

VS JUNE 28TH- AT MORNINGVIEW

VS JULY 2ND- HOME VS BOLTS

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HAMILTON MILL NEWS

MOTHER’S DAY CARD MAKING & DANCE PARTY On Saturday, May 12, Hamilton Mill kids and families came to the Lakeview Clubhouse Main Room from 10:00-11:30 and made mom a handmade card with supplies donated from residents (thank you, thank you, thank you!). We served donut holes, fruit, and juice while the kids enjoyed dancing around in the disco and hula hooping. All of the sweet kiddos got to pick a flower to take home for mom as well.

I hope all moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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SPECIAL EDITION

Congratulations to our Graduates Nikki Hanes

Mill Creek High School Nikki, We are very proud of you and can’t wait to see this next chapter in your life. Stay true to yourself and enjoy college.

We love you, Mom and Dad

Georgia College & State University bound

Hannah Page

Mill Creek High School, Honors Graduate 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. Love, Mom, Dad, and Jake

Kennesaw State University bound

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TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS NEWS

from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis As we get into June - besides the weather heating up - the summer teams are in full swing. Summer tennis consists of ALTA mixed doubles, USTA, flex league, lessons, camps and roundrobins. I thought spring and fall ALTA were a busy time but with summer being so short, everything is played in a compact 21/2 months. The matches in the summer are some of the best because the players have been playing a lot, and they are at the top of their games. Head down to the courts to one of the league matches and cheer on Hamilton Mill!

ALTA LEAGUE PLAYOFF TEAMS: Weekday Women: Hanes A3 – Division Winners Visintainer B3 – 2nd Place D’Adamio C8 – 2nd Place Saturday Men: Perkins A5 – Division Winners Kopanski B8 – Division Winners Sunday Women: Heusel A3 – 2nd Place

favorites - slushies and ice creams - along with sodas and sports drinks.

CALLING ALL JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS We are trying to form more junior ALTA teams for the fall. Sign up is June for the fall. Calling all “part time” players, “I love tennis” players and “tennis is my second sport” players. The ALTA Junior Tennis League is designed for boys and girls ages 7 to 18. The teams are organized by gender with the girls’ teams playing on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 pm and the boys’ teams playing on Saturday afternoons at 3:30 pm.

Teams are broken down into 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, and 18 & under age groups.

Team Managers, typically the parent of one of the team members, organize the eight (8) or more players. We will do a once a week clinic for the kids with a coach. I know Saturdays can be busy, but if we get enough players on the team then the child doesn’t have to play every week. Email the tennis shop at milltennis@bellsouth.net for info. on how to sign up.

You must be a Hamilton Mill resident to play on teams.

FALL ALTA LEAGUE DEADLINE The sign up for the fall ALTA league is June 11th -July 6th. The deadlines are usually 2 months before the league. The fall league starts in September. New teams and players wanting to switch teams need to sign the online book. For questions on which team to sign up for (or to transfer to) give us a call, or email us at the shop. We will help you with your decision.

PRO SHOP NEWS With Hamilton Mill Pro Shop staying current with the new styles, the new NXG Head rackets have arrived for you to demo for FREE. This newly designed racket gives you the power of the new technology but the feel of the Old Prince O port rackets. We still have 20 different rackets to try from all the manufactures. With the pool opening, the pro shop will again have the resident

Hamilton Mill Tennis Round Robin When: Wednesday, July 4th 10:00am-12:00pm Where: Millview Courts Cost: $10 single player/$15 for couples Water & Snacks will be provided-BYOB RSVP BY NOON SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH. CALL THE SHOP AT 770-945-6452 OR EMAIL MILLTENNIS@BELLSOUTH.NET TO SIGN UP.

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TENNIS TIPS 9 WAYS TO INSTANTLY IMPROVE YOUR TENNIS GAME from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis

1. STICK WITH ONE PATTERN OF PLAY. Stop trying to get creative on the court and start hitting the shots you know will work. “Better players only have one or two patterns of play through a match.”

2. PULL BACK ON YOUR SERVE SPEED. The serve is the most important shot in tennis, but that doesn’t mean you should wail on the ball at all cost. Pros use 80% of the speed to produce better placement.

3. GET YOUR BACK LEG BEHIND THE BALL. Check to make sure your bodyweight is fully loaded on your back leg before you play every shot. Getting your back leg and weight behind the ball allows for easier weight transfer and a much more consistent shot.

4. PLAY THE MOMENTUM OF THE MATCH. Losing by a few points to that person that you normally kill on court? Adjust your momentum. A lot of league players will lose two points and try to rush to get back. They’re less organized and more panicky. Simply slow down. Take the full 20 seconds you have between points to gather yourself. Take a deep breath. Winning two points in a row is a momentum.

5. DRINK ON EVERY CHANGEOVER; SNACK ON EVERY OTHER. Many league players don’t keep up their nutrition; they don’t keep eating and drinking throughout the entire match. After the changeover you are not sure how long you will be out there until next changeover.

6. DON’T GO FOR THE LINE EVERY SHOT. It’s one thing to be aggressive—it’s quite another to be reckless.

You don’t want to risk your shots. Bring your sights in, and pick a target on the court where you feel confident that you can play a solid offensive shot without incurring much risk of air.

7. IDENTIFY YOUR OPPONENT’S WEAKNESSES AND HIT THERE. Every match has a five-minute warm-up beforehand. Use that time to get ready to play (obviously), but also to test your opponent by hitting forehands and backhands to determine which is the best or worst at returning.

8. STRETCH. If you don’t typically play well the first 15 minutes of a match, you may want to consider stretching—or stretching more— beforehand. Whether this means taking up static stretching, holding a pose for a short period of time, or dynamic stretching where you loosen up by moving through specific exercises… just do something.

9. GET YOUR RACQUET STRUNG BY A PROFESSIONAL. Stores or basement stringers don’t know how you play. Your neighborhood professional knows you. They are watching you play the league match. Your racket strung correctly, for your game, could be how you won the last match.

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TENNIS TRAINING

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS TRAINING This summer, Hamilton Mill presents a high-level tennis training program to enhance stroke technique, strategy, and fitness for the junior player, coached by Hamilton Mill Tennis Director, Jeff Dudacek.

This junior program for rising middle and high school students will be a flexible, fun way to improve skills and stay active in tennis. It will include supervised match play - an important part of development as a competitive player.

The weekly program will consist of three levels: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Futures. Each player will be evaluated for proper placement in the program, and advancement in the levels will be encouraged throughout the summer.

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Program Schedule: 10:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, May 30 Friday, June 1 Monday, June 4 Wednesday, June 6 Monday, June 11 Wednesday, June 13 Monday, June 18 Wednesday, June 21 Monday, June 25 Wednesday, June 27 Monday, July 9 Wednesday, July 11 Monday, July 16 Wednesday, July 18 Monday, July 23 Wednesday, July 25

1-Day Junior Tennis Tournament Schedule Friday, May 25 Friday, June 29 Friday, July 27 Hamilton Mill will also offer a Junior Beginner 101 class for players new to tennis. All non-Hamilton Mill residents must be a guest of a Hamilton Mill resident in good standing (Limit 2 guests per resident). Please contact the Pro Shop for more details.

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PROGRAM COST ONE DAY: $25 TWO DAYS: $40

TOURNAMENT COST $20

TO SIGN UP, PLEASE EMAIL THE SHOP: NAME, PHONE, EMAIL, AGE, EXPERIENCE, WEEKS INTERESTED

DEADLINE: THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE TRAINING WEEK SIGNING UP EARLY GUARANTEES A SPOT DUE TO LIMITED COURT SPACE!

HAMILTON MILL milltennis@bellsouth.net 770 – 945 - 6452 Payment is due each week in cash or check (made out to Mill Tennis) on the first day of the weekly session.

HAMILTON MILL RECIPES

WATERMELON SALAD

Celebrate the first day of summer with this easy summer salad that’s perfect to make for a cookout or party, because there’s no lettuce to get soggy!

INGREDIENTS • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 teaspoon Tabasco • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • One 8-pound seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled • 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups) • 1 1/4 cups pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional) • 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice • 1 cup coarsely chopped mint leaves HOW TO MAKE IT In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco and pepper. Add the watermelon, feta, olives and onion and toss gently. Garnish with the mint and serve.

SERVE WITH For the ultimate summer pitcher drink, try a Rosé Sangria.

Photo and recipe courtesy of: www.foodandwine.com

Total Time: 25 MIN, Serves: 12

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Community News

WERA CYCLE JAM

LED ZEPAGAIN 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

WERA brings motorcycle racing excitement to Road Atlanta in 2018. The Road Atlanta circuit is one of North America’s finest motorcycle racing facilities, and WERA events have consistently produced jaw-dropping twowheel action. The June WERA event features the Annual Cycle Jam and will include Vintage Racing, Sportsman Sprints and National Challenge Sprints. www.roadatlanta.com

As they are celebrating their 30th year in existence in 2018, Sony recording artists Led Zepagain have become highly regarded as the most accurate and authentic replication of Led Zeppelin in the world today.

Visit buford.37main.com for tickets.

June 1-3

WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT

Saturday, June 2 | 9am

Whether you want to tube down the Chattahoochee River or just hang out at a local park while enjoying live music, yard games, and food, Whatever Floats Your Boat has something for everyone! Join us on June 2nd from 9am-4pm for an unforgettable family-friendly event. Admission to this event is free but tubes, rafts, kayaks, and standup paddle boards will be available to rent for a small fee. You may also choose to bring your own. www.duluthga.net VICKORY VILLAGE FARMER’S MARKET

Thursday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28

We are excited to announce the Vickery Village Farmer’s Market which will be held in the Vickery Village Courtyard every Thursday from 10 am - 1.

The mission of the Vickery Village Farmer’s Market is to provide access to fresh, high quality, locally-produced and healthy food products to the local community. All products offered at the market will be produced by local farmers and vendors and grown or produced using organic practices to the extent feasible. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/216356605794933/

June 8 & 9

LIFT UP ATLANTA SUMMER FUN FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 16 | 10am

Fun family oriented festival with a petting zoo, magic show, live entertainment, games, kids’ fun zone, vendor shopping and so much more. www.liftupatlanta.org SEOUL OF THE SOUTH KOREAN FOOD TOUR

Saturday, June 16 | 11am

From traditional Korean restaurants and markets to spas and karaoke, there’s not much you can experience in Korea that you can’t also do in Gwinnett.

Through our immersive Seoul of the South Korean restaurant tour, you’ll learn all about the rise of this unique (and delicious) culture in Gwinnett.

The cost for a tour is $50 per person. This includes transportation to each restaurant, a special swag bag, and food provided by restaurants at each stop. www.exploregwinnett.org/seoulofthesouth

TOUCH A TRUCK AT BUFORD VILLAGE

June 9

Come see and explore all types of vehicles! Fire truck, police car, ambulance, limousine, tractor, motorcycle, and many more! Kona Ice will be available for purchase. Spring Free Trampoline will be on site!

For details and to RSVP, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/325970597931021/ FLOWS & FROSÉ AT THE WINERY

Saturday, June 9 | 10am

Celebrate June 9, National Rosé Wine Day at the Chateau Elan Winery with our Flows and Frosé event. A $25 ticket includes one-hour yoga class, perfect for all fitness levels, a glass of Frosé and 10% voucher for lunch at our winery restaurant marc. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)! Class starts at 10:30am. www.chateauelan.com/event/frose/

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