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updated 6/26/09 DIRECTIONS The neighborhood is located about 30 Miles
Northeast of Atlanta, GA at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial
Boulevard and McGinnis Ferry Road. If you have friends visiting and
want to give them some directions. Have them go to Our Web Site is always Under Construction and trying to
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the people living in the neighborhood. We welcome your comments and
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WATERING – As of June 10th,
the watering ban has been removed. We now go back to regular odd street
address (Sun, Tue, Thu) and even street address (Sat, Mon, Wed) watering from
midnight until 10am. For more information, also click HERE. CHATTNEWS E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGES - To
change an e-mail account on Chattnews:
1) Send an e-mail from the old e-mail account to: Chattnews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com; 2) Then
send an e-mail from the new e-mail account to: Chattnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Provide your name and street address in
the subscription message for the moderator to accept the request for adding
the new e-mail account. Annual Homeowners’ Meeting – The HOA meeting was held on Monday, February 2, 2009,
and although a quorum of Homeowners was not met, the Board voted to elect by
acclamation the four candidates for the four open Board positions. The 2009 HOA budget was also approved by
the Board. The newly elected Board
decided their own officers, with Amy Hickman as President, Judy Caponigro as
Vice President, Kathy Salek as Secretary, Scott Hall remaining as Treasurer,
and Richard Cox as Member-at-Large.
The new Board members can each be contacted by email with the links at
the bottom of this page. Fires
and Burning – Outdoor fires and burning are regulated within 1.
Outdoor burning,
except grills for food cooking, is prohibited
from May 1 through Sep. 30th. 2.
Outdoor burning of
trash is ALWAYS prohibited. 3.
Warming fires are only
allowed when the outside temperature is below 50 degrees. Penalties
include up to $1,000 fine and 1 year in jail! For more details,
see the Gwinnett County Burn Guidelines here. To report violations contact the Fire
Marshall at 678-518-6277. Preferred Vendor Sanitation Service
– The Safety & Security Committee
has studied garbage collection in our community, including ways to reduce the
number of heavy garbage and recycling trucks, and has conducted a survey of
residents on this subject. Recently,
letters from the Board were hand-delivered to each residence providing the
results of the survey, and explaining that the Board has chosen Red Oak
Sanitation to serve as the Preferred Vendor of sanitation services for our
community, due to their excellent pricing ($15/month, guaranteed for two
years), and range of services provided for that price (weekly trash, recycling,
and yard waste pickup). Residents
are asked (NOT required!) to consider switching to Red Oak to help reduce
truck traffic in the neighborhood, while also getting a very good deal on
sanitation services Collection day
for Red Oak is Tuesday, and for more information, see the Red
Oak Proposal. ONLINE HOA ACCOUNT ACCESS - Our property management company,
CMA, has implemented new online homeowner account software, which allows you
(with your CMA provided account id and password) to login to view your
account balance, make online payments, and edit mailing and contact
information. CMA mailed account
numbers and passwords to all homeowners.
To login, go to http://login.cma-atlanta.com/. Dog Walkers - Please, pick up
and properly dispose of all pet droppings when walking your dogs ANYWHERE in
the neighborhood! Children (and
adults) play on the soccer field, walking paths, and streets, and should not
be stepping in your dog’s fecal waste!
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Red, White and Blue Stars and Stripes, too, Let’s Celebrate Independence Day, The Old Fashioned Come one and all to the Annual 4th of July Neighborhood Parade and Picnic Presented by the Social Committee So wear your RED, WHITE, and BLUE Decorate your bikes, trikes, wagons and strollers and meet at the Clubhouse at 9:30 am Parade begins at 10:00 am Lunch served at the pool from 12:30 to 2:00 Bring a dish to share and drinks to keep you cool Chicken tenders and shredded BBQ will be provided Last names: A – H please bring a dessert I – R please bring potato salad, pasta salad, or mac&cheese S – Z please bring fresh fruit, fresh veggies, or coleslaw Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 1st with choice of
entrée Billy Panzer – Bpanzer@aol.com Board Meeting HOA
Board Meetings will be held at the clubhouse on the first Monday of every month unless
that day falls on a holiday. Then it will be help the following Monday. All
meetings will start promptly at 7:00pm with an open forum. NEXT BOARD MEETING – July 6, 2009 – 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse.
If you
have an issue that you would like to bring to the boards attention in the
open forum, please notify a board member prior to the meeting via e-mail
(addresses at bottom of page) so that the board can be prepared to discuss
the issue. Issues that were brought to the Board’s attention prior to
the meeting will have priority over those that were not. The open
session will end promptly at 7:30.
ChattNews The printed
neighborhood newsletter is scheduled to come out four times a year. Here are the deadlines for anyone desiring
to contribute articles and anyone desiring to help in the production and
distribution is encouraged to contact the Editor at newsletter@chattrunpoint.com. Letters/Articles due Date
Editor Submits
for Printing August 8th August
13 Nov. 7th Nov. 12 |
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Committee Reports & Info Safety Committee – Current
projects include weekly safety tips (see below), expanded video surveillance
for the clubhouse interior, and planning 2009 events. To help this important
committee, please contact safety@chattrunpoint.com. Social Committee – For more info or to help, contact Jamie Castro or Billie
Panzer, Chairpersons (Children and Adult Activities, respectively), at (social@chattrunpoint.com). Tennis Committee – They are studying what to do about the excess of teams
and shortage of courts. Contact tennis@chattrunpoint.com. Covenants Committee – The Covenant Guidelines have been revised and have
been approved by the Board. Contact covenants@chattrunpoint.com for
info. There are still many positions
open on the neighborhood committees. Please consider volunteering your time
to fill one of these positions. Please check out the Committees page and contact the chairperson or liaison for any of
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From the Safety and
Security Committee Security Tips 6/1/09 Protect Your Home Against Burglary When Going On Vacation! Everyone
looks forward to taking vacations. Unfortunately, this can be an opportune time
for a burglar to strike, especially if there are obvious signs that your home
is unoccupied. Whether gone for a day or a couple of weeks, take the
following precautions: 1. Check all doors and windows to make sure they are
securely locked. If any locks need to be replaced or reinforced, make these
improvements before you leave. 2. Use automatic timers on interior lights. A timer can also
be used on a portable radio. Use photo electric cells (which screw into the
light socket) on exterior lights. These devices will
"automatically" turn lights on/off depending on the level of
darkness. Also check into putting up motion sensor lights outside your home.
The areas you may want to light up would be the front door area, garage, back
entry door, and any area that you feel is a vulnerable area that has limited
lighting at night. 3. If you will be gone for an extended period of time,
arrange to have your lawn mowed. 4. It is also a good idea to ask a neighbor to park a car in
your driveway and to use your garbage container. Make sure that items such as
children’s toys, ladders, lawn furniture, etc. are put away. 5. A trusted neighbor should be informed of your vacation
plans; when you are leaving and expected return date. Leave a key with a
trusted friend or neighbor so that the position of curtains, blinds can be
changed. Also if you don’t cancel newspapers and postal delivery, ask them to
pick up and place in the house. Inform trusted neighbors on all four sides of
when you’ll be gone so that a complete look-out is maintained. Be selective,
however, in announcing your plans to anyone else. 6. If you have an alarm system make sure it’s activated when
you leave. Leave the house key with a neighbor and show them how to turn the
security system on and off. Be sure whoever is on your emergency call list
knows the password in case of a false alarm and knows the security code to
turn the alarm off and on with. When I was a security alarm consultant, I
always reminded my customers to keep their emergency call list updated and
make sure those people who had access to their home had a security code to
set the alarm. The last thing you want are unnecessary false alarms. Source: www.homesecurity911.com Ten Cheap Ways To Burglar Proof Your Home For Your
Vacation When
we leave for vacation, the last thing we want to worry about is whether or
not our homes and belongings are secure. Burglar proofing is not always as
simple as paying thousands of dollars for a high tech security system. Not
everyone can afford to pay that kind of money for their peace of mind.
Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to burglar proof
your home on a budget so that you can enjoy that vacation without worrying
about security. 1. Enlist the help of your neighbors - If you are
comfortable and familiar with a trusted neighbor, then have them collect your
newspapers, put your trash out on the curb, and park their car at your home a
couple of times while you are gone. These actions will tell potential
burglars that somebody is around, and will keep the property at least
appearing active. 2. Put a stop delivery on your mail - This is huge, as an
overflowing mailbox is a big green light to burglars. 3. Get a timer for some electronic items inside the house -
You can purchase these timers for a song at most any hardware store, and they
will turn your lights, stereo, television, and radio on and off at the times
you choose. The best times to have them on are around mid afternoon, and
during the evening. 4. Buy a few sirens for the doors and windows - These little
sirens make big noise when they go off. Radio Shack sells them cheaply, and
they are a simple contact installation. One side goes on either side of the
door or window frame. If the door or window opens, the siren goes off. The
noise these things make will send the burglar running most of the time and
they are a wonderful substitute for high priced security. 5. Take extremely valuable things to storage, or leave them
with a trusted friend - If you own anything of extreme value, then take the
extra time to leave it with somebody you trust while you are gone. Sometimes
this is not practical, but for those things that are, it is an easy solution.
Crime is only a problem when you present an opportunity for the most part. 6. Clear all hedges, bushes, and trees from entry points -
This is a good idea regardless of your vacation status. Ground floor windows,
doors, and even basements are entry points that should not be hidden from
clear view. Trim those bushes and hedges so that burglars are in the open if
they attempt a break in. 7. Get a guard dog - Again, this is not always practical,
but studies show that a house with a dog is less likely to be broken into.
Period. Of course, you will then need someone to let the dog out and feed
your little pooch while on vacation, but it is better than being burglarized.
8. Have someone stay at the house - This is not as bad as it
is made out to be. If you have a trusted family member, have them take a
little mini vacation at your home while you do the same. It is also an option
to try if you have no people that you really trust around the neighborhood. 9. Insert a block in your sliding glass door - If you have a
sliding glass door, this is almost a necessity. These doors are notoriously
easy to break into, and a simple two by four or other fitted stick can help
immensely. There are some wonderful products on the market that you can buy
as well to slide into the track. 10. Post an alarm sign anyway - Regardless of whether you
have an alarm system or not, post a sign as though you do. These signs are
far from a complete deterrent, but a large number of burglars will bypass a
house simply because of the sign. There are lazy burglars out there, just
like anybody else. Every burglar you can deter increases your chances of
safety. Taken from http://www.romow.com/travel-blog/ten-cheap-ways-to-burglar-proof-your-home-for-your-vacation/ Be
safe out there! CLICK
HERE FOR MORE SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS |
Burglary
Prevention Info Guide National Crime
Prevention Council Nat'l
Neighborhood Watch Institute |
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Yard
& Garden Information Spring Tip March
is nearly over. This is a great time to clean up your yard and apply 12
month insect prevention to trees and bushes that are susceptible to insect
damage. Watering Ban Survival for Your Yard &
Garden Since
we are no longer allowed to water our yards, many of us in the Garden Club
have been scratching our heads trying to determine how we will manage our
gardens this Fall. We have put
together a list of ideas we think may help you manage this drought as well. Grass
Maintenance Ø Avoid fertilizing grass and plants when in a total water
ban. Fertilizer encourages plant growth and water is needed for growth. Fertilizer also can act as a drying agent
and increase water loss from the plant. Ø Weed control is absolutely vital during a total outdoor
water ban. The weeds are in direct
competition for the precious water the plant will receive. Removal of weeds
is necessary to ensure the plants receive all benefits from the water
available. Ø Raising the mower blade on your lawn mower can
drastically increase lawn survival during a drought. This encourages deeper rooting and allows
the longer grass blades to provide shade which helps hold in moisture
longer. Sharp mower blades also help
reduce the need for water because dull blades shred leaf tips, causing the
turf to use more water than necessary. Ø Keep off the grass. Avoid walking on grass during periods
of drought stress. Mow lawns as little as possible during droughts to avoid
additional stress. Never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade in one
mowing. Allow mulched clippings to
remain on the lawn to help cool the soil and retain moisture. Reclaimed
Water Ø Using reclaimed water on your yard is still
permitted. There are several sources
of water you can “reclaim”. Ø Extend the drain line from your air conditioner to a
favorite tree or plant. Ø Collect the cold water from your shower while waiting for
it to heat up. Three to four gallons
of water may be wasted each time you heat up your shower. Ø Use a rain barrel to capture rain water. When we do get a rain event, even a pop up
afternoon shower, do not waste that water. One-inch of rain on 1,000 square
feet of roof produces 650 gallons of water.
Purchase a rain barrel from a hardware or garden supply stores if you
do not want to make your own rain barrel. Using
Reclaimed Water Wisely Ø Use your reclaimed water on high priority plants
first. Water the 50-year-old tree
before the $2 annuals. Ø Save a few gallon jugs.
Perforate the bottom with small nail holes. Fill with water you saved indoors or from
your AC unit. Place them near precious
trees/plants in your garden. They will
deliver water slowly to the roots. Ø Tree bags: Purchase tree or gator bags to distribute
water slowly to your trees. These can be found by doing a web search or
calling local hardware/landscape stores.
Use the reclaimed water you have captured to fill the bags. Water will
be delivered to the roots of your trees slowly and deeply. New
Plantings Ø Hold off fall planting for a month and consider a pot of
winter annuals on the porch instead of large beds of pansies and flowering cabbages. Ø Accept a little damage this year and give nature time to
work. Ø Replace problem plants with healthy, care-free, native
plants. Soil Ø Build & maintain healthy soil. It protects plants from some pests and
diseases, contains organisms that help plants thrive and it stores water
until plants need it. Ø Use compost and mulch to improve your soil. Add extra mulch to hold in moisture around
your plants, however, do not put mulch against the plant as that encourages
disease. Ø Use water retaining crystals when planting new
plants. These crystals absorb the
extra water in the soil and then release it to the roots of plants as
needed. Make sure you follow the
direction on the container and don’t add too much to the soil. Internet
Links Ø Water restriction details & REPORTING WATERING BAN VIOLATIONS: Ø Backyard conservation:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/ Ø Rain Barrel Construction: http://www.walterreeves.com/how_to/article.phtml?cat=26&id=1005 Ø Landscaping with native plants: http://www.epa.gov/greenacres/ Ø How to compost: http://www.marquisproject.com/composting101/howcomp.html
Handyman's
Corner - Issue 2 – Oven/Microwave If
you have one of the Whirlpool Electric Oven / Microwave combos that were
originally installed by John Wieland Homes, then this message is for
you. I would be interested in hearing from anybody who has had an
electrical problem with his oven. Immediately
after a very nearby lightning strike a few years back, our oven went haywire
(and our DSL modem stopped working). Only one of the oven lights would
come on and the control panel display was completely out. After several
calls to repair companies and parts dealers I learned that these are repaired
by replacing a controller board which at the time cost $375. There was
no interest in repairing any problem on that circuit board by anybody except
me. Troubleshooting and repair seems to be a dying (or dead?)
art. I believe that the logic runs something like this: if I replace
the entire board then it will definitely work and I know how long it will
take to fix. So the billing, timing and reliability is all
predictable. And expensive. I
opted to diagnose the problem on my own. In the end, I isolated a blown
fuse on the controller board with no discernable damage to any of the other
components. I replaced the fuse ($0.37 from FuseCo in Norcross) and
everything worked fine. This was a little more difficult than it sounds
for several reasons: 1.)
It is necessary to remove the oven door and side trim before being able to
detach the controller board cover. 2.)
The fuse is soldered right onto the circuit board. 3.)
This is not an off-the-shelf fuse. I could only find it at FuseCo in
Norcross. I had
the same problem two weeks ago. This time it blew when I accidentally short-circuited
one of our smoke detectors. (Be sure you turn off the correct circuit
breaker!) The repair went exactly the same way this time. Only
this time I didn't need to go buy the fuse since I had bought an extra one
the last time and saved it! So,
if your display panel goes haywire on your oven, I strongly encourage you to
try replacing the fuse before shelling out hundreds of dollars for
repair. Call me for guidance if you wish.
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Send
us your restaurant reviews! Since we seem to be somewhat lacking in
nearby 5 star dining... We would love to hear about any recent
restaurant experience you might have had. Both good and bad reviews are
welcome - and please include an average meal cost. All restaurant
Reviews will be archived so you can look at past reviews submitted by your
neighbors. Send your reviews to the Webmaster - Click Here! Also - If you know of any good
spots for dancing, listening to some good music, or just plain ol' having a
good time - share it with the neighborhood! Please indicate "Kid
Friendly" or more Adult Oriented - and an address is helpful so folks
can get directions. These events can be added to the community
calendar. Send events to the social@chattrunpoint.com |
If you are planning a Golf outing - this handy link will tell you
what the "Golf Forecast" is for all of the courses in our area... Click Here for the GOLF FORECAST! |
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Kid's Corner |
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This
section of the web site will be dedicated to all things "Kid
Related". There will be suggestions on where to go and what to do,
feedback on summer camps and classes for kids, Kid Movie Reviews,
neighborhood gatherings for Kids, Play groups, info on Kids Tennis and other
sports, etc. If you have anything you would like to see here - please send an e-mail to the webmaster! |
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The Community Management Associates Fax: 404-835-9200 Hours: Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri 9-4 Website: www.CMA-Atlanta.com Email: Jackie Cobb
[jcobb@cma-atlanta.com] Your Board of Directors:
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