Reunion Patriot September 2018

September 2018

Keeping Reunion Active, Healthy and in the Game

at Every Age.

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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 Did You Know?...................................4 School Bus Safety................................6 Camp Out........................................ 12 September Calendar.......................... 14 Pool Party......................................... 16 Reunion Buzz................................... 21 Reptile Night.................................... 22 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

November 2018.......................... September 30, 2018 December 2018.............................. October 31, 2018 January 2019................................November 30, 2018 February 2019.............................. December 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.

Emergency...................................................................... 911 Reunion Hall Kitchen............................ 770-967-8300 x78 Reunion Sales Office..................................... 770-967-1108 Reunion Golf Shop....................................... 770-967-8300 Activities Director: Angela Pavlichek................................... ............................................angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com Property Manager: Melanie Ondruska.404-920-8621 x113 .......................................... melanieondruska@fieldstonerp.com Patriot Editor: ........................ reunionnewsletter@gmail.com

Get CONNECTED Join our closed Facebook groups for Reunion Country Club residents only for another great way to meet and connect with neighbors!

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Committee CONTACTS

Advisory Committee............................................. ReunionAC@gmail.com Covenants Committee................................ ReunionCovenants@gmail.com Landscape Committee............................... ReunionLandscape@gmail.com Meeting House Committee................ ReunionMeetingHouse@gmail.com Neighborhood Watch Committee.....................ReunionWatch@gmail.com Pool Committee...................................................ReunionPool@gmail.com Tennis Committee............................................ ReunionTennis@gmail.com Swim Team...................................................... ReunionRiptide@gmail.com Social Committee.........................................................................................

Contact the Activites Director...............angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com September 2018

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To have your email address added to the Reunion County Club distribution list, email Angela Pavlichek at AngelaPavlichek@FieldstoneRP.com

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DID You KNOW?

Monthly friendly advice for our Reunion neighbors about covenants issues & guidelines

The Covenants’ Committee is back at work after their summer vacation. As you know, we are your friends and neighbors who truly care about the appearance and upkeep of our community to ensure one of the largest investments you will make. With that in mind, we want to once again thank all who try very hard to abide by the covenant guidelines as they appear on our Reunion Website and to keep traffic violations to a minimum (speed, parking in the direction of traffic, and no illegal drivers of golf carts).

Generally fence companies have a minimum (approximately $800). As per the committee’s request, Pennington is willing to install trashcan privacy screening for $595 (Reunion Residents only). This represents a significant savings and might be well worth the cost if removing the cans from your garage is desired.

Simply submit your modification form (which will be approved because Pennington understands the details pertaining to that construction) and your fencing will be installed. In the meantime, even while waiting for the finished product, no trashcans can be in sight from any angle of the street or golf course. Violation cards will be issued and non-compliance can accrue daily fines.

A sincere thanks goes to all that revived your mailboxes; however, there are many that remain in need of refreshing.

Please attend to this as soon as possible. Also, check the guidelines for trashcans. As much as it pains us to report, many homeowners and renters are still leaving garbage cans out in clear view when this is an absolute violation and has been discussed many times over.

The good news is that Pennington Fence, a local and reliable company, has given us an official proposal for privacy screening fencing that meets with our modifications approval and will satisfy your need to keep trashcans out of the garage.

We recognize that you value our efforts and energy to keeping Reunion one of the most sought after communities in Hall County.

The Covenants Committee is comprised of dedicated volunteers who do not make HOA rules, but simply monitor the community to make certain that all who live here follow the regulations that you were made aware of at the time of your purchase. We aim to keep Reunion the pristine neighborhood it is just as other committees strive to oversee the pool, social life, safety, and the Meeting House agendas.

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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Tips for Students:

Tips for Drivers: • Prepare to stop when a s bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing • Always stay in sight of the bus driver • Stop at least 20 feet away for buses when red lights are flashing • Don’t hurry off the bus; check traffic first • Slow down in or near school and residential areas • Don’t go back to the bus after exiting • Watch for children between parked cars and other objects

With school back in full swing, it’s more important than ever to practice school bus safety!

Know the Law. Obey the law.

On average, each school bus is illegally passed once every day.

According to the NHTSA, 21 children under the age of 19 die every year as pedestrians getting on and off buses.

Cut and save the next two pages as a brochure to familiarize yourself with Georgia’s School Bus Stop Law. 6

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safeTy Tips Parents, get to know your bus driver. Be visible at the bus stop. Get out of your car and stand with your children.

Teach your children to stay back from the street and never go near the bus unless they

are loading or unloading. When unloading, teach them to go directly to a safe location Please keep your bus stop safe by asking the children to load and unload in an orderly

fashion. Please make sure their hands are free and all their belongings are inside their

away from the bus and the street.

school bag. Do not allow running or horse play at the bus stop.

wait for instructions from the bus driver before attempting to retrieve it.

If anything is dropped during loading or unloading the bus, students must

Teach your students to Stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.

According to the NHTSA, 21 children under the age of 19 die every year as pedestrians getting on and off buses

Amend current laws to make Stop Arm Violation penalties enforceable.

The Mission

Once laws have been amended, work with school systems to find cost effective ways to equip buses with stop arm cameras that have the ability to transmit images of illegally passing motorist to law enforcement agencies, for the purpose of issuing tickets.

Implement a nation-wide Operation Stop Arm marketing campaign to educate and awaken drivers to the dangers of illegally passing school buses.

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Educate parents and students in how to maintain a safe bus stop.

Bring together school systems and law enforcement agencies to enforce stop arm violations.

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Makes this a civil offense, resulting in a fine of $300.00 for the first offense, $750.00 for the second offense, and $1,000.00 for the third offense, within a five year period.

Allows the revenue from these tickets to be shared with school systems.

Exempts the bus driver from the burden of reporting violations leaving them to focus on the children.

On average, each school bus is illegally passed once every day.

The new law does not replace the existing law that allows law enforcement to issue tickets resulting in up to $1,000 fine, up to 6 points on driving record, and a mandatory court appearance if caught illegally passing a stopped school bus.

Ticket will be issued to the owner of the vehicle that illegally passed a school bus.

Allows stop arm cameras to be placed on the outside of school buses to capture images of motorist illegally passing.

here’s what the new law does:

On July 1st, 2011 a new law went into effect, that will have a dramatic impact on keeping our children safe when loading and unloading school buses.

When school bus stops for passengers, only traffic following the bus must stop.

• Divided highway of four lanes or more with a median separation:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Four-lane roadway without a median separation:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Two-lane roadway:

STOP

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane:

When school bus stops for passengers, ALL traffic from both directions must stop.

• Two-lane roadway with a center turning lane:

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7pm - Meeting House Committee Meeting

2pm-5pm - Pool Closing Party

7pm - Neighborhood Watch Committee Meeting

7pm- Landscape Committee Meeting

2:30-3:30pm - Farmer’s Market 7pm - Social Committee Meeting

2:30-3:30pm - Farmer’s Market

2:30-3:30pm - Farmer’s Market 7pm - Advisory Committee Meeting

2:30-3:30pm - Farmer’s Market

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10am-4pm - Sewing Club Quarterly Gathering

Patriot DEADLINE: last day to submit material for September 30

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Quarterly Gathering

Saturday, September 29 10am-4pm Meeting House Pruitt & Dee Dee Henderson 6716 Baybrook Place Congrats to Pruitt and Dee Dee Henderson for this month’s Yard of the Month. This yard doesn't jump out and scream at you, but it is tight, elegant and deserving. The great smelling Gardenias behind the small border rocks are one of my favorites. Furthermore, the liriope coupled with the perfectly trimmed loropetalum are a nice touch. The beautiful Japanese maple and the potted hibiscus in the driveway are also nice. The downspout rain chains just really made it all come together. Congratulations to the Henderson family again because they are your Winner Winner Chicken Dinner for August.

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Northeast Georgia’s Largest Multi-Specialty Eye Care Practice From vision correction to bladeless laser cataract surgery, Gainesville Eye Associates provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. With expert physicians and leading technology, Gainesville Eye was the first to introduce laser cataract surgery to the Northeast Georgia region... now numbering thousands of successful procedures.

The Physicians of Gainesville Eye Associates

Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D. Clayton G. Blehm, M.D. Elizabeth Ellison, O.D.

Lori C. Lebow, M.D. Stephen Ellison, O.D.

Welcome to Our Newest Physician, Zach Balest, M.D.

Gainesville • Braselton • Cornelia GainesvilleEye.com • 770.532.4444

Association NEWS

SAVE THE DATE!

Wednesday, September 26th |10am-1pm

Free to the Public!

1545 Community Way, Gainesville

HEALTHY AGING EXPO

1 of 10 people have vein problems... do you?

We treat: Bulging veins Spider veins Tired/Heavy legs Leg swelling Leg pain

JOIN US FOR...

Prizes • Exhibitors Health Screenings and Much, Much More!

Entertainment by jB JAMS SPEAKERS: 10:00 AM Jackson Boyum Humana 10:30 AM Atlanta Gastroenterology 11:00 AM Judy Paul KW Lanier Partners 11:30 AM The Vitamin Shoppe 12:00 PM The Insurance Source

770-535-1948 www.gasurgery.com 1255 Friendship Rd Suite 120 Braselton GA 30517

Contact Us Today!

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center will be offering the following classes FREE during the event:

Land Classes - Wellness Room 10am-11am Zumba 11am-11:45am Strength in Motion 12pm-1pm Gentle Yoga Water Classes - Warm Pool 10am-11am Water Works 11am-12pm Gentle Movements 12pm-1pm Aqua Moving & Grooving

678-960-4190 2345 Thompson Mill Road Buford, GA 30519

Sponsored by:

Sales • Parts • Service Penske Rental • Trojan Batteries For more information, or to check vendor booth availability please contact Leah Nelson at LNelson@gainesvilletimes.com, or 770-535-6330.

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Association NEWS

Reunion The Reunion Community Care Team exists to support neighbors with short term needs for meals during life’s ups and downs. If you have an illness or injury, new baby, loss, or an unexpected event, please let us know so we can help! There are several amazing cooks in the neighborhood that are ready and willing to help a neighbor in need.

We currently need: 1. Volunteers to be area captains, to be a point of contact for the homes around you and coordinate a meal train sign-up as needs arise.

2. Volunteers to make and deliver meals to neighbors in need. You will get an email (or a post in our private Facebook group) with a link to the Meal Train sign-up.

Simply sign up for meals as it is convenient.

If you want to know more or are interested in joining the group, contact Kendra Stephenson at kdsjts3@yahoo.com or 770-655-4696.

You may also search for our Facebook Group “Reunion Community Care Team” and request membership.

Basements • driveways • pool decks • garages • walkways • patios • Porches

We Make Concrete Beautiful FREE ESTIMATES

770-614-5444

www.concreteupgrades.com References Available

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NEIGHBOR to NEIGHBOR

A&A Travel with KC Trust. Customization. Memories.

Romance, Family and Group Vacations.

Are you Ready to Design Your Paradise?

Let’s build the perfect customized itinerary to meet your dreams! Call or Email Kerry Chabot at 678-551-9187 or kerrychabot@gmail.com Babysitting Ana Castro, feel free to reach me at (706) 380-3307 Babysitting Emeline Mayo at 404-542-5113 or emeline3@comcast.net Babysitting Breanna 770 967-4926 Babysitting/Pet Sitting Red Cross Certified, Kaia Clark 770-605-3947 Babysitting My name is Amelia Grubbs and 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.

Pet Sitting in your home Pet Pros will care for all your pet’s needs.

Any animals. Dog - 3 visits per day with walking. (we bag all poop) Cats - 1-2 visit per day, includes litter box cleaning. All visits include fresh water and food. We cater to you and will love on your pet while you’re away. $15 per day (not including special needs) additional visits are $5/ visit. Kristen Brickner 404-414-1907 (text ok) email: brixelfox@gmail.com or Grey Brickner 678-296-4453. References available. Team of 2 animal lovers - very trustworthy, responsible, respectful.

Dog walking and pet sitting Terri Clark 704-651-6063 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

Babysitter & Pet Sitting Services Ally Jezek 678-425-8904

Tutoring Services Grades 1-5 all subjects Jan Fickel, Ed.S., 31 years’ teaching experience 770-3802545

Caregiver - Experienced Excellent references. Contact Irma Bastidas at 770-967-9917 and jabastidas@att.net

Piano Teacher Adults & Children Becky Channell 404-226-7039, JBChannell@hotmail.com

Summer Time Nanny Morgan Kravchak 804-380-7095 Kimberly.Kravchak@centroprop.com

Bagpipe Lessons $25/hr., Performances $100/hr.

Pipe Major M. L. Loudermilk 404-313-2803 or bagpiper@comcast.net

Petsitting Cathy Orlofsky 404-925-1340 or theorlofskys@yahoo.com

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Personal & Small Group Training April Brass at 678-343-3859

Experienced Piano Teacher Reunion Area - children & adults -call Jennifer 678 828 7668 Errands Run for You Need to run errands but don’t have time?

I will help you. Pick up dry cleaning. Get a few groceries. Drop off a parcel. Etc. Payment expected up front for large items.

I have a dependable car with lots of room.

Negotiable prices. Call Grey Brickner 678-296-4453 or email me at brixelwolf@ gmail.com

General Yard Maintenance Spreading mulch, spring lawn scalping, other work as needed.

Ryan Lusco: 770-490-9220 Lawn Care Service and Pet Sitting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096 Lawn Mower & Trimmer Repair & Sales Call 770-296-1733

Vinyl Designs Personalized adhesive monograms, designs, and t-shirts. Email Amanda Henson at vinylgiftswithamanda@gmail.com

Dream Clean Happily offers services like Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Roof Soft Washing, Gutter Bright Restore, and much more.

Free Consultations are available. Contact Rick Canfield at 404-574-9890 for more information on services and pricing.

Thirty-One Gifts Personal shopping experience with Senior Executive Director, Amanda Henson. www.giftswithamanda.com or email at giftswithamanda@gmail.com

Living Fresh by Lindsay on a Budget Re-purpose • Decor • Organize Create • Parties Visit Facebook Page @livingfreshbylindsay 404.516.1505

Mailbox Numbers HOA approved mailbox numbers. Two sets of 4 numbers $16 Order at www.reunionnumbers.com Amanda and Tim Henson at ReunionNumbers@gmail.com

Interested in essential oils?

Looking for safe, natural personal care items? Want to create a healthy, non-toxic home? Contact me to learn more about doTerra. No pressure to buy. Let’s figure out what works best for you and your family.

Stephanie Crane, 404-271-2710

Professional Photography Services Real Estate, Senior Pictures, Homecoming, Family Portraits, Events. Call David Kosiba - 678-343-5609.

Mailbox Painting by Kenny Neff Back by demand! For info and pricing visit www.KennyNeff.com. Questions? Contact me via email or text mailboxes@kennyneff. com 678.727.8001 Laurel Alexander Interiors Interior Decorating Services Lisa Graham 404.626.0456 laurelalexanderinteriordecorating.com

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Young Living Are you suffering from seasonal allergies, sinus drainage, and itchy eyes? You can cut out the chemicals and boost your immune and defense system with essential oils.

Click www.yldist.com/reignflow to order or email jewels@jewellme.com .

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Association NEWS

• Custom Window Treatments • Custom Bedding & Headboards • Shutters, Blinds & Shades • Wallpaper • Upholstery • Design Services COLLECTION

“From windows to walls, we’ve got you covered!”

Serving North Georgia for 30 plus years 900 McEVER ROAD GAINESVILLE, GA 30504 770-531-0430 • greatcoverup.com

Senioarnd Livinrgy Care Memoyou’ve like r seen neve ore. bef 770.573.9096

3177 Gravel Springs Road • Buford, GA 30519 ivyspringsmanor.com/info@ivyspringsmanor.com September 2018

Call to schedule a tour today and find out what we mean when we say All Inclusive Pricing.

Isn’t it time to add luxury to your living?

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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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