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Inside THIS ISSUE Cover Photo Credit: Chris Seibert 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 Empty Nesters....................................7 Polar Bear Plunge............................. 10 Neighbor of the Year.......................... 12 January Calendar.............................. 14 AC Nomination Form....................... 16 Reunion Buzz................................... 21 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

March 2019..................................... January 31, 2019 April 2019..................................... February 28, 2019 May 2019..........................................March 31, 2019 June 2019............................................. April 30, 2019 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: Cari Gaines........... 404-920-8621 x126 .....................................................carigaines@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!

• Reunion Golf & Country Club • Reunion CC Neighborhood Watch • Reunion Classified

Plus.. You Can Follow Us!

facebook.com/reunion-country-club twitter: @ReunionHOA

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 January 2019

STAY UP-TO-DATE

on events and activities at

REUNION!

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 holidays have moved passed us, yet again, and now it is time to look forward to the new year and, before you know it, spring! In the meantime, please consider the following suggestions as they help to keep our community beautiful and your investment solid. • Sometimes mailboxes have to be completely replaced, particularly if you were one of the original homeowners in or community or if you purchased a resale that was in the first few phases. All information pertaining to mailboxes are found in the Declaration of Protective Covenants for Reunion under Section 22 on page 16. Mailboxes must be painted regularly to keep the solid black and gold color and the numbers must be those that have been approved. In addition all numbers should be clearly visible from the road. • Trashcan enclosures are required if you prefer to keep garbage containers outside. They must follow size and material codes. No trashcan can be viewed by neighbors, the road, and/or the golf course. This requirement has a no

exception policy. In addition, trashcans cannot be placed out before 5:00 PM on Sunday and must be taken in as close to pick up time as possible, and by evening on Monday.

Thank you for all the beautiful decorations, the joyful community celebrations, and the expressions of gratitude felt throughout our miraculous holiday season. There is no better place to live and raise a family than Reunion.

Working together to keep it that way is the primary goal of Covenants. If you would like to know more about serving on this committee, please contact the Activities Director, Angela Pavlichek, at angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com.

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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Empty Nesters

PAJAMAS AND BREAKFAST “We have never been so comfortable!” was the comment as Empty Nesters showed up cozy in their flannels and sweatshirts to celebrate breakfast for dinner. The evening started with Bloody Mary’s concocted by Irene and Dick Speakman. There was French Toast, cheesy grits, casseroles, sausage, fruit, quiche, croissants, cinnamon buns and so much more. Waffles were served up “hot off the grill” by Sue Dennis, assisted by Annmarie Torres.

After settling down to a cup of coffee or tea with donuts and desserts the group had a review of budgets along with a discussion of the many enjoyable events planned for the coming year. This will include the “new” edition of an “All Men’s Social” with a forming committee of Tom Dibble, Ted Sawyer and Jon Summerville.

Prizes are always part of a party and best couples awards were given to Nancy and Ron Scoggins who were matching twins in flannels and Wendel and Cookie Peterson. Wendel was channeling “Rocky” in his black robe and Cookie looked like a princess in her handsmocked wedding peignoir and nightgown-worn over 53 years ago.

We went onto a word puzzle that certainly got the old cranium going. Our winning Brainiac’s were John Marshall and Carol Brody.

Who knows what the Empty Nesters will cook up when their monthly meetings return in 2019! The Empty Nesters warmly welcomes all Reunion residents who don’t have children living at home. For further information please contact Sue Dennis at 770-965-7503.

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Association NEWS

Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season. As you stay cozy and warm this winter season, be fire smart!

Half of all home heating fires occur in the months of

Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible

from your house.

Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least

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$375,000 Welcome Home to this delightful house! RARE RANCH ON A BASEMENT - John Wieland Homes “Benjamin” floor plan!

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January CALENDAR

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Reunion BUZZ

Happy Anniversary to the sweetest man I have ever known, BLANTON. You are my best friend forever.

Thanks for loving a “Type A” woman.

51 years and counting

Happy Birthday to our sweet caring first daughter, Shannon.

We love you so much.

Have a great day.

January 26th Love Dad and Mom

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Happy Birthday Sweet Monkey!! We can’t believe you’re “Double Digits!!” We hope your 10th Birthday is the best yet, you deserve nothing less! We love you!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Shelby

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife and best friend of 51 years.

Love, Blanton

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Happy 4th Birthday Cooper!

Love Daddy, Mommy, and Dooley!

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Association NEWS

Don’t miss out on neighborhood events & happenings.

Reunion Country Club

Available for all your special occasions and events.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Weddings and Golf Outings.

Contact the Club’s Sales Director, Vicki Matteson at 770.967.8300 or email vicki.matteson@reuniongolfclub.com to check availability.

Reunion Golf Club offers Dining, Golfing and Membership.

Come see us today!

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As neighbors and professionals, our relationship with you is important to us. We look forward to continuing to develop this bond well into the future.

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If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, or just curious about its value, we can provide a detailed market analysis for a clearer picture.

Contact us to learn more about the current trends in our market.

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It is an honor to help wonderful neighbors like you navigate the market. Your referrals to other great people help our business thrive.

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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING. If you see suspicious activity, call the Hall County Sheriff ’s Department Dispatch at 770-536-8812

IF YOU SEE A CRIME IN PROGRESS, CALL 911

(Before you say something on Facebook.)

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NEIGHBOR to NEIGHBOR

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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 Auto Detailing by Bradley Hand wash, polish and interior vacuum.

Right here in Reunion. 803-431-0797 All credit/debit cards and cash accepted.

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

Vinyl Designs Personalized adhesive monograms, designs, and t-shirts. Email Amanda Henson at vinylgiftswithamanda@gmail.com Thirty-One Gifts Personal shopping experience with Senior Executive Director, Amanda Henson. www.giftswithamanda.com or email at giftswithamanda@gmail.com 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 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 General Yard Maintenance Spreading mulch, spring lawn scalping, other work as needed.

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Lawn Care Service and Pet Sitting Stephen Kercher 678-677-6096 Lawn Mower & Trimmer Repair & Sales Call 770-296-1733 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.

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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 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.

Want to advertise your services here?

Contact your Activities Director, Angela Pavkichek, at angelapavlichek@fieldstonerp.com to place your free ad on this page.

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