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Welcome!
Please join Dr. Mary K. Falletta-Swegman and the Hamilton Mill Dental Staff in welcoming Dr. Ebad Habeeb to our Office!
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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We focus on Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. There are many services we provide, and a few are listed below. Please call if you have any questions about these procedures or other procedures not listed.
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Inside THIS ISSUE Important Numbers............................3 Did You Know?...................................4 Developer News..................................5 Networking Social..............................7 February Calendar............................ 14 Lego Camp....................................... 17 Reunion Buzz................................... 20 Fitness Classes.................................. 28 Neighbor to Neighbor....................... 30 Important CONTACTS
ADVERTISING INFORMATION Do you own or work for a great company and want to spread the word? The Patriot is Reunion’s monthly newsletter that is printed and distributed to over 400 homes and nearby businesses. Additional copies are available in Reunion’s Meeting House for our residents and Sales Office for prospective residents. Deadlines for ALL SUBMISSIONS to The PATRIOT
April 2018..................................... February 28, 2018 May 2018..........................................March 31, 2018 June 2018............................................. April 30, 2018 July 2018............................................... May 31, 2018 To advertise in the Reunion Patriot, contact Leah Nelson at The Times 770.535.6330 - lnelson@gainesvilletimes.com The Reunion Patriot is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Reunion Country Club Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.
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DID You KNOW? Monthly friendly advice for our Reunion neighbors about covenants issues & guidelines COLORS – It is time to think about sprucing up for the spring after our long and hard winter (or at least hard under southern standards). As always, house colors (including the trim) must be approved by first filling out a Modification Form. Your color choice must then be sent to Fieldstone. If you are choosing a non-listed color the approval requires an AC determination as to whether it is acceptable. Do not proceed with the painting project before all approvals are granted with written confirmation – if you do not follow this procedure you could be fined until appropriate changes are made or you might have to repaint with an approved color at your cost. PRE-EMERGENT – Most experts suggest that pre-emergent be put on lawns during early March – so its time to contact your provider or make personal choices. By using a pre-emergent during late winter or early spring, you can save not only the cost of removing weeds from your lawn, but you will be proud of how your property looks when flowers begin to bud. Check with local nurseries and/or your lawn care provider about the benefits of pre-emergent treatments. GUTTERS – This is the time of year when you should check your gutters for debris that collected over the winter or to see if any piece of it became disengaged during stormy weather. Gutter maintenance is essential to keeping compliant with HOA regulations. PARKING - Please be mindful of our parking regulations put into place for good reason: 1. No overnight parking on the street. 2. Street parking only if absolutely necessary and not longer than 4 hours at a time. 3. ALL VEHICLES must be parked going in the direction of traffic for safety reasons. As a homeowner/renter you are responsible to discuss this with visitors or service individuals. This particular parking regulation is not singular to our covenants, but rather it is state enforced.
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IN THE KNOW: Developer Update As you can see from your entrance, the construction at Del Webb Chateau Elan is well underway. We expect to have our first residents this May. For those of you not familiar with the Del Webb brand, the company started in 1960 and was acquired by Pulte in 2001. The Del Webb brand builds age restricted (55+) neighborhoods which focus on lifestyle and amenities. Del Webb Chateau Elan is planned to have 782 homes.
Why does any of this matter to Reunion residents, you ask? We hope all these new neighbors will mean that the State of Georgia DOT will re-examine the need for a traffic light at the now shared Friendship Road intersection. Pulte has contracted with a consultant who has petitioned the State DOT for a new traffic study on our collected behalf. In fact, the traffic study was planned for January 2018. I know this may feel like Groundhog Day for those of you who have been here for a while. Unfortunately the process is slow and hindered by red tape. We know how important this traffic signal is for the safety of our residents and will keep the Advisory Committee apprised of our progress.
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Association NEWS
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Thursday, March 1 7pm in the Meeting House For information on the book being read this month, go to www.ReunionHOA.org
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Happy 18th Birthday Josh! I’m so proud of the young adult you’re turning into! Do your best in all you do and believe in yourself! Your journey to manhood is just beginning. Your Daddy is with you every step of the way. Love, Mom, Seth & Sissy Happy 70th Birthday Don Dennis! February 11th. We love you Dad/Pops! We hope this month of celebrating you has been fun! Love, Jen, Tom, Summer, Tucker and Piper
Happy 23rd Birthday Ansley Radosta! You warm our hearts and bring a smile to our souls. We love so much!! ♥ ♥ Grammy and Pop.
Ansley Radosta -February 4th Happy Birthday to the best big Sister in the whole world! We love you! Robert, Chris, Ashlynne, Murphy and Maggie
Happy 23rd Birthday Ansley! You are a blessing to us with your kind & giving spirit. We love you! Dad, Mom, Robert, Chris, & Ashlynne (Murphy & Maggie)
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Happy Birthday Grammy! Thanks for always loving and supporting us. You’re the best! We love you! Brett, Faith, Ansley, Robert, Chris & Ashlynne
Happy 11th Birthday Addison Finke! We love you, Mom and Dad
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY SMITH FEBRUARY 23rd Another year and you just keep getting better. Love you dearly, Hon!! Don
Happy 70th Birthday Don Dennis! This amazing man answers to many names Don, Sweetie, Dad, Daddy, and Pops. And we all want to send you lots of love and best wishes on your special day! Love Ya! Sue, Lis, Jen & Tom, Summer, Tucker and Piper
Easton, Happy Birthday! We can’t believe you are 10 years old. We are so proud of all your accomplishments! We hope your birthday is a very special one. Love, Daddy, Mommy, and Molly
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Meeting House Rentals
ONLINE RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! 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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Preparing to sell your house? 10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal!
Kelly Patterson REALTOR®
Give your entry a facelift with either a new coat of paint or a new front door. Don’t forget to landscape your yard! A well groomed lawn shows buyers that the home was taken care of. Make sure all exterior lights are in working order and replace all outdoor light bulbs. Wash all windows (inside and out) – you don’t want to take away from a great view with dirty windows! Clean out your garage! Consider getting a storage unit to store any non-essential items. Add a pop of color by planting flowers. Remove any lawn ornaments that you will want to bring with you to your new home. Replace worn out welcome mat to welcome buyers as they tour the home.
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Paint or replace the street numbers on the house, make them more visible. Power wash any outdoor surfaces to give them a “like new” feel (ex: siding, sidewalks, driveway).
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