Hometown Herald October 2018

HOMETOWN HERALD

October 2018

News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Fall Festival 2018

Graduation Banners Committee Board Nominations

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Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Gregory Alvord Grace and Euse Duruh Jeff and Christina Glas Lorrin and Elizabeth Olson John Christopher Oys Charles Robinson William and Britney Seaton Corey and Lisa Mae Skidmore William Thomas Dennis and Catherine Walker William and Mellissa Walters

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, President Josh Emmett, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Steve Smith, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Sam Basquin, Member at Large E’Lane Tullis, 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: 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 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

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 You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 planned events or to RSVP for an event.

AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

Ph: 770.513.5700

For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

STREET MAINTENANCE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School.................. 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org

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 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 a dangerous pet is running loose.

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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

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NEWS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS COMING SOON! The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors Election is fast approaching for the years 2019-2020. There are three seats to be filled for a two year term. We will call for nominations in our November issue of the Hometown Herald along with an application, so please be thinking if you would be willing to serve on the Board.

Nominations will be due by 11/30/2018. In addition, we will plan an evening in December for a meet and greet with the candidates which will give you an opportunity to ask questions. (Date to be determined). New members to the Board will be announced at the Annual Meeting in January.

The Hamilton Mill Board of Directors

DEAR RESIDENTS: Welcome Fall and cooler temperatures! We hope you are enjoying football games and tailgating this season. We would also like to welcome Sam Basquin and E’Lane Tullis to the Board of Directors.

We look forward to working with you!

Thank you to all the residents who have completed home improvement projects so far this year. We have processed approximately 250 requests for 2018. We appreciate everyone taking the time to submit the form and follow the process. Now for a landscaping tip - if you have not applied a fall pre-emergent for winter weeds in Bermuda and Zoysia grasses, please do so as soon as possible to avoid weeds and violation letters from your property manager. Thank you for continuing to make Hamilton Mill the great community it is!

Maureen Murphy and Chris Shanks

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RESIDENT COLUMN

HAMILTON MILL GRADUATION BANNERS There is some exciting news to share regarding Graduation Banners for Hamilton Mill! The Board of Directors has approved the formation of a Banner Committee, which would serve as a ‘sub-committee’ under the current Grounds and Facilities Committee. The purpose of the Banner Committee will be to streamline future Graduation Banners within our community.

This is a wonderful opportunity to allow group graduation banners to be displayed at the entrance of every neighborhood with clear directions as to size, posts, etc... This will ultimately give those of us who choose to participate in a group banner a chance to celebrate our Hamilton Mill Graduates in this “tradition” of the yearly graduation banner displays.

Hamilton Mill is comprised of 27 neighborhoods. Whether you have an upcoming graduate, had one in the past, or just want to help, we need the cooperation of dedicated, dependable, and organized neighbors who will act as the liaison responsible for organizing the names, taking the group photo, collecting funds, ordering the banner, and placing and removing the yearly Graduation Banner at the entrance of your particular neighborhood.

If you are interested in representing your neighborhood, we plan on having a preliminary meeting in the Lakeview Clubhouse Conference Room sometime in January 2019. The exact date is yet to be determined.

It is imperative that volunteers from each neighborhood attend, otherwise, the only alternative would be the generic ‘Congratulations Hamilton Mill Graduates’ as was displayed this past May. I can be contacted at the following email address for any additional questions: congratz.grad@gmail.com Regards, Jackie Johnson

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SOCIAL NEWS

Dueling P ianos The Andrew Brothers were back with Dueling Pianos to “wow” yet another crowd of singing and dancing Hamilton Mill residents at the Lakeview Clubhouse on Friday night, August 17. This show sold out in 4 hours! Groups of friends shared tables, food, and drinks as they listened to 3 solid hours of comedian pianists Damian and Mark go back and forth with requests straight from the audience.

The night started out with a toast and a little “How Sweet It Is” to get the crowd warmed up. Shortly after that, the crowd got into the swing of the night and requested “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” that was quickly trumped by offering more money to stop that song and play “Dream On” by Aerosmith instead. Mark was afraid his voice was not warmed up enough that early on in the night to take on that famous high note, but we were pretty

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sure he nailed it. The requests started rolling in and everything from John Cougar Mellencamp to Outkast to Tears for Fears to Dexys Midnight Runners were sung and played. The night could not go on without the classic requests that everybody knows: Livin’ On A Prayer, Friends In Low Places, and Don’t Stop Believin’! By the end of the night, everyone was dancing and singing along to the well-known piano bar classic, “Piano Man” by Billy Joel, and had a great time interacting with the Andrew Brothers.

Thanks to everyone that came out and made this event an awesome one!

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SOCIAL NEWS

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For the past several years we have been lucky enough to help the Gwinnett Department of Family and Children Services, and this year we have 15 foster children who are counting on us to make their Christmas dreams come true.

Be on the lookout for more information via the weekly communications in early November and in the next Hometown Herald on how you can help this year. We plan to kick-off this season of giving the second week of November!

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Santa Claus is coming to town and will be visiting the Lakeview Clubhouse on Saturday, December 1st. Join us from 9-11am for a yummy breakfast bar, and get your pictures with Santa from 9am-12 noon. Ho! Ho! Ho!

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SOCIAL NEWS

HAMILTON MILL POOL CLOSING MOVIE NIGHT It’s hard to believe that the Summer of 2018 pool season is over and Fall is upon us! We celebrated the end of pool season with a fun family event on Saturday, September 8th. Everyone enjoyed beautiful weather and a lovely night catching a flick on a HUGE poolside inflatable movie screen!

Starting at 6:30pm, DJ Tony started the party with music and games with the kids (and adults)! We had a limbo contest and played hot potato and the winner took home The Greatest Showman movie! Kids danced, swam and sang along to their favorite songs one last time this pool season.

Speaking of singing along… at dark, we watched “The Greatest Showman” and kids and adults knew all the words to all the songs from this year’s best musical performance. We served FREE popcorn during the movie as people hung out in the pool and on deck making memories with friends and family.

It was a great night and a great end to the 2018 pool season.

A special shout out and big thank you to North Georgia Pediatric Dentistry and the Dacula Goddard School for sponsoring this event and hanging out with us all night!

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RECIPE

GET CREATIVE with Apples this Fall Autumn is apple-picking season, and many farmers’ markets, grocery stores and even roadside apple stands are chock-full of delicious apples this time of year. That makes fall the perfect time to whip up some apple-inspired foods.

This recipe for “Elsie’s Stewed Apples” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey) requires a tad more effort than traditional applesauce recipes, but the extra work is well worth it in the end. When shopping for apples in advance of preparing this recipe, avoid apples that have a mealy texture as well as those that are overly sweet.

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into thick slices • 1/2 cup honey, preferably sage honey • 1/2 cup white wine • Zest of 1 lemon • Juice of 1 lemon • Fresh sage sprigs for garnish

Directions 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, turn the heat to high and sauté until they begin to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. If some are getting too well done, remove them and place on a plate while the rest continue to cook, then return them to the skillet when all are done.

2. Reduce the heat to low and add the honey, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and allow to cook until the apples are tender but still firm; you don’t want them to turn into applesauce.

3. Serve this in a bowl, tuck in a couple sprigs of fresh sage from your garden, and tell your guests all about sage honey.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks

• Start with a fresh pumpkin. Look for pumpkins that have a thick, green stem. These usually are fresh and haven’t been handled much. A thick stem also may indicate fleshier pumpkin walls that can be carved more easily. Avoid pumpkins that are soft or full of blemishes, or those that have dried, shriveled stems.

• Rather than impeding the structural integrity of the pumpkin by cutting off the top and the stem for interior access, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin. This will still make it easy to reach inside and clean out the pumpkin.

• Scoop out the pulp and seeds. Be sure to thoroughly clean the inside of the pumpkin.

Leaving the pulpy, stringy matter and seeds inside can cause the pumpkin to rot that much faster and produce a foul odor.

• Keep it cool. Heat can adversely affect carved pumpkins, so work in a cool area and store the pumpkin in a cold garage or refrigerator if you need a few extra days before displaying it. Also, carving experts suggest using an electric light inside rather than a candle.

• Work in your lap. When carving faces or intricate designs, looking down onto the pumpkin provides more control.

• Don’t cut all the way through. Many pumpkin designers end up shaving or scraping off the outer rind of the pumpkin, but leave a delicate orange film underneath. Light can still shine through, but the design will not collapse on itself as easily if you were to cut straight through the pumpkin wall. Experiment with different tools to achieve the desired look.

• Rubbing exposed areas of the pumpkin flesh with petroleum jelly may help keep the pumpkin moist. Some designs will last for a few days. However, since pumpkins are highly perishable, it’s wise to wait to carve until a day or two before putting a pumpkin on display.

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Reversible Fall and Winter Wood Decoration Get your “DIY” on with decorations that are reversible for more than one season! This wood slice porch decoration features fall pumpkins on one side and a cheerful snowman on the other side… and with Hobby Lobby opening so close by, it will be easy to make your own.

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• Wood Slices: One Small, One Medium, One Large and One Base • Black, White, Orange and Dark Orange Craft Paint • Paint Brush • Felt Doll’s Hat (found in the doll clothing section next to the dollhouses) • Plaid Ribbon • Wooden Dowel • Electric Drill • 2-inch Screw • Pumpkin Stem or Twig • Wood Glue or Hot Glue For step by step instructions on how to make this versatile craft, go to www.thecraftpatchblog.com/reversible-fall-and-christmas-wood.

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AROUND TOWN

Community News

BUFORD CORN MAZE

Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. *including C olumbus Day Fridays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – midnight Sundays: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Extended hours for Halloween & Haunted Forest: (Oct. 29, 30, & 31) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Head to the Buford Corn Maze for their 10th anniversary! Guests can enjoy the maze, the haunted maze, animal viewings, hay rides and more! bufordcornmaze.com

ADRENALINE CLIMBING

Fridays in October from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, C osmic C limbing from 8:00pm to 10:00pm By popular demand, Family Fun Friday at Adrenaline Climbing is extended and expanded! 2 hours for just $15. That’s right, parents can either climb right along with their kids, or simply relax on the mezzanine while the guides keep it safe in the climbing arena. www.adrenalineclimbing.com

ELISHA WINN FAIR

Saturday, October 6 - Sunday, October 7 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Elisha Winn Fair promises both entertaining and educational opportunities for the whole family at the Elisha Winn House, the birthplace of government in Gwinnett County. On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests are encouraged to come have fun while learning about Gwinnett’s own historical landmark.

Live music, food and crafters are sure to entertain guests. The vendors chosen for the fair specialize in handmade goods. Items for sale include pottery, wooden toys, crocheted items, jewelry and homemade soaps, candles and lotions. In keeping with a years-long tradition at the fair, a quilt show and raffle will also take place. www.gwinnetths.org/winnfair.html

LILBURN DAZE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 13 | 9am

Saturday, October 20, $7

Featuring the Aurora Learning Library.

Superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane must rely on superior wit against village brute Brom Bones in order to win the hand of the beautiful Katrina, the prettiest gal in Tarrytown. But like any great ghost story, Ichabod’s own fears of the legendary Headless Horseman and of a so-called haunted bridge may get the better of him. The thrilling conclusion of this eerie tale will make your heart race. www.auroratheatre.com

GWINNETT COALITION’S GREAT DAYS OF SERVICE

Join in the fun on October 19th & 20th

The Gwinnett Coalition’s Great Days of Service is one of the largest community volunteer events in the nation engaging tens of thousands of volunteers annually.

Since 1999, the Gwinnett community has gathered to create awareness and support for the Gwinnett Coalition for Health & Human Services and the many non-profit agencies in our community. Join community volunteers from across the region as we come together for this annual two-day event to work side-byside to complete service projects across Gwinnett that address specific needs and issues in the Gwinnett community. Individual volunteers are welcome, as well as families, community groups and corporate teams. There are projects for all ages. Participation is free but registration is required. Visit www. gwinnettgreatdaysofservice.org for all of the great details.

BRASELTON ZOMBIE 5K RUN

Saturday, October 20 | 8:30am

This is our 4th Annual Zombie Run. Take note that our course will be littered with Zombies. The best way to avoid them is to outrun them. But don’t worry, Zombies aren’t real…or are they? www.DowntownBraselton.com

ALIVE! FESTIVAL & TASTE OF BBQ

The family atmosphere at the one-day event is what keeps residents and outof-towners coming back year after year. For many people, Lilburn Daze is like a reunion. With great shopping opportunities, rides, games, tons of food, and entertainment, there is something to appeal to every member of the family.

Lilburn Daze is proudly organized and hosted by the Lilburn Woman’s Club and co-sponsored by the City of Lilburn. This festival allows the club to support and enrich the Lilburn community through scholarships, support of the arts, beautification projects, public health and safety projects, and much more. www.lilburndaze.org

S’MORES ‘N SNORES

Saturday, October 20 | 10am

Alive! Festival is a family friendly event that takes place in Suwanee annually.

This year the Festival will take place on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 6pm. The Alive! Festival is a community festival featuring Local Vendors, an Artist Market, Live Music, Food, a Family Fun Zone with activities for children of all ages and everyone’s favorite - Taste of BBQ! Taste of BBQ sample tickets will be sold onsite – and samples will cost between 1 to 5 tickets each. Additionally, full plates will be available for purchase directly from all BBQ vendors.

The Alive! Festival is a fundraiser for Project Green, a local kids non-profit and is free to attend for all. http://www.aliveexpo.com/alive_festival.php

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR

Saturday, October 13 | 6pm

The City of Duluth will be hosting a camping event, S’mores ‘N Snores, at Rogers Bridge Park on October 13th at 6:00pm. This award winning family friendly event is great for all ages and camping experience levels! Whether you want to pitch your own tent or already have one setup for you, we have reservation options for everyone. In addition to the unique experience of being able to camp out at one of our local parks, there will also be live entertainment, large yard games, crafts, food trucks, and {of course} all the free s’mores you can handle! www. duluthga.net/community

October

AURORA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

October 26 - October 28 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Presented by County Living Magazine, the event offers visitors the opportunity to fully experience the “Country Living” lifestyle. Ticket price includes seminars, how to’s, cooking demos, meet the editors and much more.

Shop for great antiques, vintage, specialty foods, handcrafted jewelry, home décor, clothing, art, seasonal décor, furniture, linens, textiles, pottery, pocketbooks, artisanal soap, seeds, plants, industrial, re-purposed and much more! www.stellashows.com

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When it’s your child, nothing’s more urgent When your pediatrician is unavailable, our Urgent Care Centers are open 7 days a week, including holidays.

Because when they’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is wait.

To find out which of our 8 locations is nearest you, and even save your spot in line, visit choa.org/waittimes.

CHILDREN’S AT HAMILTON CREEK Located in the Hamilton Mill Town Center shopping center 2240 HAMILTON CREEK PKWY, STE 600 DACULA

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