October 2016
Inside THIS ISSUE If you’d like your art/photos considered for the cover of The Patriot, please email the Activities Director at AngelaPavlichek@FieldstoneRP.com
Inside THIS ISSUE Important Numbers............................3 Covenants..........................................4 Empty Nester’s Corner........................6 Booz Bash..........................................8 Halloween House.............................. 10 Bingo Night...................................... 12 October Calendar............................. 14 Reunion Buzz................................... 18 Neighbor to Neighbor....................... 26 Important CONTACTS
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DID You KNOW?
Monthly friendly advice for our Reunion neighbors about covenants issues & guidelines
As promised last month, the Covenants Committee will be submitting featured articles about our Homeowner’s Regulations and Guidelines. For very specific detailing, the following documents below have been listed on the public pages of the community website, www.ReunionHOA.org and no longer require a login to access. Please refer to the links below as applicable: • Declaration of Protective Covenants • Modification Request Form – Single Family Home • Design Standards – Single Family Home • Modification Request Form – Townhome • Design Standards – Townhome Covenants information also was given to owners at their closing or, in the case of renting, the homeowner should have shared the appropriate documents. In either case, it remains your responsibility to abide by covenants, whether you own or rent. Our monthly reminders are an attempt to inform, remind, and refocus on several items that might require community attention. Again, it is our hope that this is appreciated and answers some questions in the most simplified manner. Last month we covered parking, signs, and trashcans, but not in detail. Please refer to the September Patriot if you need additional information regarding those topics. This month we are detailing fencing, lawn and shrub care, and mailboxes. Fencing – Generally fencing is not encouraged according to Guideline No 7, and therefore a form must be submitted for all fencing requests. That said, fencing might be approved for installation with the following understood: • Chain link fences are prohibited (understanding that chicken wire fencing falls in the same general category as chain link). • A picture or drawing of the fencing type must be included in the modification form that includes dimensions, color, a site plan, and/or crossbeam structures (specific details are found in the link). • Fences constructed on any lot must be of uniform style and construction, including fencing used for dog runs, which also requires submitting a form. • No fence is allowed on any lot that borders a lake located in the neighborhood. Lawn and Shrub Care - A form is not required to be submitted for ornamental trees and shrubbery. However, a form must be submitted for screen planting (row or cluster style) and property line plantings. In addition: • Each owner is responsible for removal of debris, clippings, etc. • All planting areas should be properly maintained at all times. • After the first frost, all affected material should be removed, as well as at the end of the growing season. • If a planting requires it, a form must include a description of the types and size of the trees or shrubs and include a site drawing. • Bare must be covered with natural pinestraw, chopped pine bar mulch, or wood shavings. • Owners (renters) are responsible for all improvements and for keeping lawns and shrubs in good order that includes, but is not limited to, seeding, watering, mowing, and pruning. • Composting may be done only if: all yard waste is containerized, acceptable means of composting is used, dumping is contained to wooded areas only and not in cracks in the ground or in other locations. Containers cannot exceed 3 feet high or 3 feet deep. Composting units must be located behind the house line and screened by hedges or similar greenery. Contents must consist of only these items: grass clippings, leaves, shrub pruning, flowers, weeds, sawdust, small limbs and wood ash. • Before installing a composting system a Request for Modification form must be completed and submitted to the Covenants Committee for approval. Mailboxes - As per information sent out by the Office of the Reunion Activities Director, a new source for the current mailbox numbers is approved and available. The numbers are $16.00 per mailbox (2 sets of 4 numbers). Included will be instructions for placing and your custom cut numbers ready to install with the front transfer tape. If these are not your numbers, please change over as soon as possible. In addition, all mailboxes must be functional with no broken or removed parts, be freshly painted using the approved black color if the black is faded, and both the red flag and gold embellishments must also be freshly painted if they show also signs of fading. Refer to: www.ReunionNumbers.com for additional information as needed. Please understand that covenants members are volunteers who donate a significant amount of time in assisting the Homeowners Association (HOA). Working together in the spirit of cooperation with covenants will only increase the value of your home and will create a sense of pride in our community. 4
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Empty NESTERS CORNER
EMPTY NESTERS’ Enjoy Pot Luck Supper/Auction Dispensing with their usual monthly themed dinners, on August 13th the Reunion Country Club Empty Nesters group chose to follow the lead of the Seinfeld TV show with an event about nothing…a potluck supper. With the individual members supplying homemade dishes ranging from jambalaya to fried chicken and from chili to casseroles combined with a variety of appetizers and desserts, the 42 members in attendance were not disappointed with a casual evening of excellent food, fun and fellowship. After everyone had enjoyed their fill of the culinary offerings of the evening, the group settled back to the fun and enjoyment of their summer auction event. With Auctioneer Extraordinaire Jack Ofsharick leading the charge, items ranging from works of art to personal services (3 pans of yummy southern cornbread and home baked apple cake) were placed on the block for bidding. Along with keeping the audience in stitches with his off the cuff humor, Jack was able to coax the highest possible bids out of the items presented for sale. With the combination of good food and a laugh filled evening, the Reunion Empty Nester group had no difficulty in fulfilling their mission statement to “Eat, Drink and Have Fun”. Many thanks go out to Rebecca Hagler and Bob Eichelburger for hosting the “nonevent” event and to Irene and Dick Speakman for assisting in the organization of food for the evening. Of course huge thanks go to funny man auctioneer and highlight of the night, Jack Ofsharick and to Danna and John Lowry for their assistance in tallying and organizing bid results while keeping the flow of auction items flowing. Prospective members are invited to come to an event, free of charge, to see if there is an interest in joining. The membership is more than just a party club. It has evolved into friendships that provide strong support for one another. If you have an interest or more questions, please contact Rebecca Hagler at 678-641-6209 or haglerrebecca@yahoo.com. 6
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Association NEWS
Association NEWS
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Association NEWS
Sunday, October 30 at 5pm Age Categories: 0-2 years old; 3-5 years old; 6-8 years old; 9-12 years old; 13-18 years old
Treats for all costumed kids and prizes for the best costumes!
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Association NEWS
Judging on Monday, October 24 at 7pm Happy Haunted House * Ghoulish & Ghostly * Fabulous Fall 10
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Association NEWS
HALLOWEEN
Safety
Halloween is a wonderful event for many (especially the little ones), but because of increased foot traffic and with Trick-orTreaters out at night, the potential for automobile related accidents with young pedestrians increases four times on this night according to a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) study . With a neighborhood as large as ours visiting trick-or-treaters and increased vehicle count are a given. When it comes to their child’s safety, parents/guardians should lay the ground rules early: watch for cars, no wandering the neighborhood unsupervised, no lurking around on other people’s property, and absolutely no taking candy from strangers. But on Halloween, something naturally spooky is in the air. Could it be all the ghouls and witches running around or the fact that loads of kids will be out after dark, knocking on strangers’ doors and cramming candy by the pillowcase-full? With all that encompasses this very-looked-forward-to event, children and adults tend to be preoccupied and may not pay as much attention to safety as they should. So, what can you do to keep kids safe, without scaring them silly? Simple, use the same rules you talk about the rest of the year. Halloween can present lots of opportunities for kids to use poor judgment, but it also gives parents/guardians the chance to teach important lessons about responsibility and safety. Here are some tips to keep Halloween fun and safe. • Have an agreed upon route. Plan a trick-or-treating course that takes your child through well-lit, heavily populated areas of the neighborhood. That way, if you need to find them in a hurry, you’ll know where to start. • Have your trick-or-treater carry a cell-phone, and check in with them at regular intervals. This gives them freedom as well as security. • Have “what if?” conversations with your child. What would you do if someone bigger and older took your candy? What would you do if someone dared you to egg a house, or to smash a jack o’ lantern? By preparing them for every eventuality, you’re giving yourself and your child some peace of mind. • When trick-or-treating, tell your child to accept candy only when the door is open, and to never go inside someone’s house, except in an emergency. This counts for neighbors, older brothers of friends, and anyone else your child might encounter, as well as “strangers.” •Wait until getting home to eat candy.Treats should come in individually originally wrapped packages, and parents should raise a red flag if anything comes home unwrapped. Encourage your child to spread their loot out on the floor, and sort through it together. There’s a fair amount of fright that goes into Halloween, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare for parents. By staying true to everyday rules, and working with your child to develop new ones, Halloween in Reunion can be a safe, enjoyable and memorable event. October 2016
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words, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible. void trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. asten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. xamine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
old a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house. lways test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation. ook both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible. ower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. nly walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe. ear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls. at only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers. nter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult.
ever walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
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Association NEWS
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Association NEWS
Ms Heather’s Educational Adventures presents:
M MMY & M morning out playtime
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9:15am – 10:00am no cost but please RSVP to: langleyheather@hotmail.com
Complimentary evaluations for children 3 and under for the remainder of this year! YOUR Children’s DENTIST Dr. David Skoglund has served the Hamilton Mill Community for 11 years, and has specialized Your Children’s in Dentist, Dr. David Skoglund, pediatric dentistry forhas the served the Hamilton Mill Community for past 28 years. 11 years, and has specialized in pediatric dentistry for 28 years. 770-744-4581
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7pm - Social Committee Meeting
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10am - Chair Exercise 7pm - Neighborhood Watch Committee Meeting
7pm - Advisory Committee Meeting
10am - Chair Exercise
7pm - Door Decor Paint Party
10am - Chat & Stitch 7pm - Ladies Bunco
Happy Halloween!
Patriot Deadline: Last day to submit material for October
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10am - Chair Exercise 5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner
10am - Chair Exercise 4-7pm - Resident Preview Garage Sale 5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner 7pm - Bingo Night 10am - Chair Exercise 5pm - Meet/Greet Dinner
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Happy 15th Birthday to our first grandchild, Emmy. You are a very special and talented girl. We are very proud of you. Love Gam and Pops
Chandler,We hope you have a great birthday as you enter double digits!! We love you very much! Happy 10th Birthday!!! Love - Mom, Dad, Zachary, Kaleb & Courtney Can’t believe you are Sweet 16! We love you more than you will ever know. Happy 16th Kirsti! Love, Mom, Dad and Kai
Happy 13th Birthday Peyton We are so proud of you and are incredible blessed to have you as a daughter. You bring so much joy and happiness to our lives.
Happy 15th Birthday Connor Gillespie! (October 8th) You make us so proud! We love you, Dad, Mom and Cole 18
We love you. Love, Mom & Dad Reagan & Sam too
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Happy Birthday Ashlynne Radosta Oct 14th! CAUTION, CAUTION! CLEAR THE ROADS! Ashlynne is getting her learners license. Happy 15th birthday Ashlynne. Just kidding. We know you will be a great driver. Much Love, Grammy and Pop
Happy 15th Birthday Ashlynne! We are so proud of you and the beautiful, kind & adventurous young lady you’ve become. We are blessed to have you in our lives! We love you, Dad, Mom, Ansley, Robert & Chris (Jesse, Murphy & Maggie)
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PENNINGTON FENCE Quality Built Since 1972
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Your help is needed with traffic control!! Parking will be on the even numbered side of the street.
If your house address number is EVEN, print a ‘PARK THIS SIDE ONLY’ sign If your house address is ODD, print a ‘NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET’ Put signs in yard by the street or on mailbox. aspirate Signs available in the Meeting House, on the Reunion website and on the Reunion Facebook page
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Main Items or Out of the Ordinary Items to Be Sold: __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Participating in Resident’s Preview Night? please circle Y N
Donation pick-up after Sale? please circle Y N
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GARAGE SALE Safety Tips It’s getting close to the Fall Garage Sale in Reunion! Besides getting all of your junky-to-funky items ready, take a minute to read these Safety Tips so your day is a wonderful success. Setting Up the Sale • Keep all like items together as much as possible. Clothing in one area, children’s toys in another, household items in yet another area will help you keep a mental picture of your inventory as your sale progresses. • Place expensive items close to you where you can keep an eye on them. This may be where you have your cash table set up. • Remove items from their boxes and display them. It makes your sale look more interesting, but more importantly you can keep an eye on all your items. • It’s a good idea to fold up appliance cords and use a rubber band or tape to attach the cord to the unit. It’s also a good idea to have an extension cord/batteries on hand to let the buyer check to see that the item works. • Display hazardous or breakable items out of children’s reach. • You should have old newspaper and plastic bags handy to wrap up and bag breakable objects.
During the Sale • Pictures can be a great inventory and security aid. Take pictures of your items and print off an inventory sheet. Once you or your helpers sell something, you can “X” it off the sheet. • Have two people working the Garage Sale at all times. One can manage the cash while another schmoozes the buyers. It also provides for bathroom breaks, etc. • You should greet everyone to let them know that you have seen them and are ready to answer questions. • Always be alert for distractions. Sometimes thieves work in pairs. One distracts you while the other pockets your kid’s game console. • Always lock all of the doors to your home. DO NOT under any circumstances let anyone in your home - FOR ANY REASON! • Make sure your Garage Sale doesn’t look deserted between shoppers. Always be visible in your sale area. • Don‘t give out your phone number. If someone wants to check later in the day to see if an item is still available, get their number instead. • HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE ON YOU AT ALL TIMES, IN CASE YOU NEED TO CALL FOR HELP.
Handling Cash • It’s a good idea to have one designated cashier, so no prospective buyers can claim that they paid someone else.
• Your cash box should have enough small bills and coins to last the first hour. Once you start selling things, there will be more than enough to make change.
• To simplify making change, you might think about pricing everything a minimum of $0.25 and in multiples of $0.25.
• If you decide to use a cash box, make sure it is locked, secured to the table, and monitored at all times. Another option is to use a fanny pack.
• As you start to take in money, put portions inside your home every half hour or so. • When a person is making a purchase, leave the bill out in plain view while you make change. Put it under a paper weight to keep it from blowing away.
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Association NEWS
YARD of the MONTH
Meeting House Rentals
ONLINE RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
7052 Dove Point Lane JoEllen and John Marshall
Congrats to JoEllen and John Marshall and also Merridee and Ken Michelson, the former owners of the property for this month’s Yard of the Month. The combination of the white snowball trees, knockout roses, red rocket crepe myrtles and loropetalum neatly placed shows you the work these couples have put into this yard. Located at 7052 Dove Point Ln. this is your “Winner winner chicken dinner” for this month. Congrats!!
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Log on to www.ReunionHOA.org and click on the Meeting House Reservation tab at the top of the page. Follow all the directions for approval of your reservation request. Contact the Activities Director (angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com) with any questions.
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Association NEWS D O M I N A I & A S S O C I AT E S P R E S E N T S
Come Out & Enjoy • PRIME TIME COLLEGE FOOTBALL • CASH BAR • FREE FOOD TRUCK* • KICKBALL • CORNHOLE • LIVE MUSIC BY
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OCT 15TH, 2016 6-10PM R E U N I O N C O U N T R Y C L U B F R O N T L AW N
YOU’RE INVITED! Bring the family and some chairs! First 200 guests receive dinner from the Varsity Food Truck, our treat!
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Pre-registration will be available through EventBrite and offers one drawing entry, and the option to purchase additional raffle tickets for $5.00 each. Email RSVP@Dominai.com for raffle link. #TeamDominai
Reunion Country Club Front Lawn October 15th 2016 from 6-10 pm Compliments of Dominai & Associates!
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Babysitting Emeline Mayo at 404-542-5113 or emeline3@comcast.net Babysitting Breanna 770 967-4926 Babysitting Ava Hager 770 965-9869 Babysitting Great with kids, responsible. Parker Jones - call or text to 678-622-3740 or email parkertjones222@gmail.com Babysitting/ Nannying Contact Emily Johns at 678-468-2923 or emilyj@uga.edu Babysitting/Pet Sitting Red Cross Certified, Kaia Clark 770-605-3947 Babysitting Ashley Gazlay, Speech Therapist 404-375-5714, ashley.gazlay@gmail.com Babysitting I’m Amelia Grubbs and I will be turning 14 in the fall. I have experience in babysitting children from toddlers to 5th grade. I have also worked as a preschool and summer day camp volunteer and have been a crew leader at VBS multiple times. I am very creative yet organized and I love planning activities. I am available during the summer, after school, and on weekends. I am also open to pet sitting. You can reach me at 678-221-8074 or at grubbyt@gmail.com. Babysitter & Petsitter Halie Windish 678.491.3970 Babysitter & Pet Sitting Services Ally Jezek 678-425-8904
Petsitting Cathy Orlofsky 404-925-1340 or theorlofskys@yahoo.com Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Brandy Jensen, 404-663-4474 brandyjensen1@yahoo.com or www.furbuddiespets.com Pet Sitting: $10 per visit for Reunion residents, Mid-day potty break special: $30 per week. Visit my website for additional services/rates
Piano Teacher Adults & Children Becky Channell 404-226-7039, JBChannell@hotmail.com
Dog Walking / Pet sitting Kristen Brickner 404-414-1907 brixelfox@gmail.com www.rover.com/sit/kbrickner Ask about Discounts!
Bagpipe Lessons $25/hr., Performances $100/hr. Pipe Major M. L. Loudermilk 404-313-2803 or bagpiper@comcast.net
Professional pet sitter/dog walker Will visit pet in your home. 704-651-6063. Terri Clark stanleybluepetsittingservice.com
College Student Offering Yard and General Services Call or text Derek Eder @ 770-314-7033
Caregiver - Experienced with excellent references. Contact Irma Bastidas at 770-967-9917 and jabastidas@att.net Summer Time Nanny Morgan Kravchak 804-380-7095 Kimberly.Kravchak@centroprop.com Beau Millwood Racquet Stringing •Reliable with great prices •Overnight stringing Beau Millwood 770-561-2755 or beaumillwood@gmail.com Irrigation Repair & Maintenance Harry Hames 770-377-7969 hhames3@bellsouth.net
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Reunion Mailbox Painting Box, flag, logo, post & numbers (removal of numbers only) $30.00 Email: mailboxes@kennyneff.com or Kenneth.services@icloud.com Phone #: 678-727-8001 Lawn Care Service and Pet Sitting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096 Gray’s Laser Tag Party Rentals 8 awesome laser tag guns fully charged and ready for action delivered to you and picked up after event $40 for 3 hour rental Contact Gray at 770-965-7465 or graystephenson@yahoo.com HAVE FUN!
Personal & Small Group Training April Brass at 678-343-3859 Laurel Alexander Interiors Interior Decorating Services Lisa Graham 404.626.0456 laurelalexanderinteriordecorating.com Carrie Kiger, Disney Travel Agent Free Disney Vacation Planning 404-791-9050 General Yard Maintenance Spreading mulch, spring lawn scalping, other work as needed. Ryan Lusco: 770-490-9220 Lake Lanier Concierge Services: Hauling and Estate Clean-out; Hauling; Property Checks; Party Set-up and Clean-up; Shopping; Senior Checks and Document Preparation (legal documents, medicare, medicaid, college applications) Call Jim Hand at 404-227-0675 www.LakeLanierConcierge.com
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The third Thursday each month in the Meeting House RSVP to Lanette Eder at lanetteeder@gmail.com & Pam Kirchoffer at kirchoffer@comcast.net
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Tutoring Services Grades 1-5 all subjects Jan Fickel, Ed.S., 31 years’ teaching experience 770-3802545
Community Website ~ www.ReunionHOA.org - Visit for up-to-date news, community events, classifieds, community documents, online reservations for the Meeting House, a resident forum and much, much more. If you need help with your login/password, please contact the Activities Director.
Email Distribution List ~ Are you getting regular emails on events & activities in the community? If not, email the Activities Director (angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com) to be added to the distribution list. Facebook ~ Three pages to keep informed and in touch with your neighbors, and even buy/sell belongings. Search Facebook for the following pages & request to join. Reunion Golf and Country Club, Reunion Classifieds, Reunion CC Neighborhood Watch
These pages are closed groups and for residents only.
The PATRIOT | Reunion Country Club
October 2016
Growing Our Center. Expanding to South Hall. Hear our stories at CenterPointGa.org/SouthHall.
Life Begins at the Center Family & Youth Services Counseling • Mentoring • Teen Pregnancy Programs Drug & Alcohol Prevention • Religious Studies
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