Advocate
October 2017Aberdeen Homeowners Association
"What do you mean summer's over?"
- Barrett Walzer, 2 yrs
Summer's End
As the dog days of summer bleed into the dog days of fall...autumn is here in the south. College football and wreaths of yellow and orange are the only signs that is has truly arrived. That and Facebook photos of beautiful families selecting their Halloween pumpkins in shorts and sandals. The children have been in school for two months, and the days of jammies until noon and evening swims replacing bathtime are becoming a hazy memory. Admittedly, I was ready for the haphazardness of summer to end and the routine of school to begin. I was certainly over the eye-rolling, name-calling, tongue-sticking and feeling-hurting that our family togetherness seemed to be causing. Our morning sounds now consist of alarm clocks, coffee makers and the grumblings of a tired kindergartner and second grader.
I love the fall and most everything that comes along with it, but I now realize that each summer's end brings us closer to when our children will leave home. A co-worker lamented to me that when her daughter returns to college each fall, the pain is worse than when she first left her at the dorm her freshman year. Just as she's getting used to her being home, she's gone. We've all heard the saying, "The days are long but the years are short". I'm still new at this but it seems their first bus ride leads to a driver's license, which makes way for their first apartment, and then suddenly, you're a grandparent. Time, just as summer, is fleeting.
I vow to treat summer as a snapshot in time when my children don't grow. A moment where the only milestone they'll need to reach is swimming to the other side of the pool. Their assignments will be staying up late, eating ice cream and building impromptu blanket forts. The only testing that will be going on will be that of my patience, but only for a short while longer, so I'd better get to studying.
Megan Waite
Aberdeen
Social
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
Ice Cream Floats
Aberdeen's annual Back-to-School Ice Cream Social was a great success! Thanks so much to Tara Garcia, Lisa Whitmire and Kristen Tokarz - this event went off without a hitch. We even saw children step out of their ice cream comfort zone and try something new...ICE CREAM FLOATS!
Aberdeen Class of 2030
Thanks to Susan Cox and Elizabeth Strada, these rising Kindergarten Cuties
were able to connect before the big day and share a favorite summertime treat!
On October 6th, The Voice, Season Nine Contestant, Riley Biederer performed for Aberdeen residents and their guests at the Aberdeen pool. With her guitar and accompanying drummer she put a beautiful and soulful twist on songs from such artists as Fleetwood Mac, Neil Diamond, Kesha, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift and more. Kudos to Aberdeen Social Committee (Jessica Mercon, Tara Garcia, Lynne Howard, Christine Pendleton, Colleen Hight and Megan Waite) for lining up such an amazing talent, transforming the pool area, and providing a plethora of delicious desserts. It was a magical evening and one we hope will be repeated, next year!
Cookies with Santa, December 3rd!
Mark your calendars for the last event of the year- a visit from Santa. Stay tuned for more info from Aberdeen Social Committee.
Thanks- We're Tickled Pink!
Thank you Thomas Bauer, Steve Alvey, and Brian Brossard for helping to dig out the debris and silt from the storm drain behind Chesterfield and Mallory Courts!
Thank you, Aberdeen Board, for ordering and installing the decorative posts for the new stop sign at Ashwell Lane and the Deer Crossing sign on the parkway!
Tennis News
Round Robin Fall 2017
Congratulations Stephanie Ford & Steve Sywy for winning 1st place in Aberdeen's Fall Round Robin. Well done Michelle Pergolini & Kevin Strada for their 2nd place finish.
The annual event enjoyed the attendance of 45 people . The Aberdeen Tennis Committee (ATC) provided burgers, dogs, brats and drinks. Everyone else brought sides and dessert. Free gifts were given out to all the participated and the winners both received Your Serve Tennis gift cards. A great time was had by all!
Spotlight: Aberdeen Junior Tennis Program
Thanks to Aberdeen's Tennis Committee the dream of a junior tennis program in the neighborhood is becoming a reality! During the month of September, free tennis clinics were provided by Coach Dennis Ball. Due to the overwhelming response, Coach Ball is now teaching group lessons for the newly formed AJTP (Aberdeen Junior Tennis Program)! The AJTP's first official lessons began October 3rd with 30 children participating. There will be additional free clinics in the winter for those who missed the fall sessions. Already in the works is a kid's tournament to kick off the spring season- all proceeds are to benefit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta!
Design Standards
The ACC would like to remind neighbors that there are design standards for parking in Aberdeen. Please do not park perpendicular to the flow of traffic in a cul-de-sac. Vehicles should be parked parallel to the curb and with the flow of traffic. Also, commercial vehicles may only be parked in a garage when not in use. This includes traditionally non commercial vehicles that have advertising on the body of the vehicle and can be viewed from the street or an adjacent lot.
Section 2.06 GARAGE/PARKING
1) No vehicle, as defined above, may be parked on any yard.
2) No vehicle as defined above may be parked in the street when it is possible to park in a driveway. Vehicles parked on the street must be parked in the direction of the flow of traffic.
D) Commercial vehicles regularly driven by a resident shall be parked in the garage when not in use. “Commercial vehicle” is defined as any vehicle with commercial lettering, signage, or logos painted or placed on a vehicle or deemed by the ACC to be utilized for commercial use.
Operation:
TEAL Pumpkin Project
It is estimated that roughly 1 in every 13 children have a food allergy and nearly a third of those children are allergic to more than one type of food. For these children and their parents, Halloween can be a scary time. "The Teal Pumpkin Project is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all." How do you do that, you ask? By simply providing non-food treats for those with allergies. Some ideas for this may be Stickers, Pencils, Rings, Vampire Teeth, Tattoos, etc. You can let parents and children know you are participating by purchasing a teal pumpkin or or by printing out a sign at https://www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project/free-resources.
Thanks for Participating!
Board of Directors:
Announcements
New Board Member Needed
If you would like to volunteer to fill the open Board of Directors position, please contact the nomination committee at meganwaiterealestate@gmail.com, mattgarcia1@comcast.net or btwilson@gmail.com. The position's term ends in March. At that time the position will be voted on by the annual meeting attendees and proxies and will be for a 2 year term.
Basketball Court Committee Needed
The Board of Directors is requesting the formation of a committee to aid in the research, location planning and installation of a new basketball "sports court". Please contact the board at directors.abd@gmail.com for more information.
Trash Service Quotes
The BoD will be seeking quotes from other trash service providers as Advanced Disposal's contract is over at the end of the year.
ABERDEEN
Community Yard Sale
November 18th
Aberdeen will be hosting the Fall 2017 Community Yard Sale on Saturday November 18, 2017 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Charles Hyatt has volunteered to coordinate the Fall Yard Sale. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help Charles please let him know by emailing him at cwhyatt007@gmail.com .