Château Élan Estates Magazine September 2014

Magazine
Gene Sarazen visits Don and Nancy Panoz in 1992, during the construction of The Legends Course.
September, 2014, Issue 2
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our second edition of Château Élan Estates Magazine. As promised, with your help, we
have already made changes, and hopefully improvements, to this month's edition. Thank you for all of your
positive comments, suggestions and input. We will continue to evolve. The goal is to give you as much
information about your neighborhood as possible.
Summer has flown by, but it has been a great one here at Château Élan. From summer camps at the
Sports Club, to tennis and golf tournaments, to swim team meets, the opportunities for fun activities are
never-ending. Fall is just around the corner, and many of your children are already headed back to school.
Please read the notes from security on buses, gates and traffic so that we can make a smooth transition into
back-to-school mode.
Though summer is coming to an end, remember that we continue to provide many opportunities for
family fun throughout the year. August and September are busy at the Sports Club with Kid's Nights and
Family Nights. If you are interested in getting to know your neighbors, there are plenty of clubs available,
from billiards to Bible study. Check out the many ways in which you can stay active and involved.
In this month’s edition, we take a look back at the history of our beautiful Legends course. Pictured
on our cover are our founders, Don and Nancy Panoz, with golf legend Gene Sarazen. It has been almost 25
years since the construction of this course, and in our featured article, our Director of Golf, Mike Bishop,
reminds us of where we started, and how far we have come. I Hope You Enjoy!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Tony Mastandrea
CEO
Château Élan Estates
3. Featured Property
4. The Country Estates/Executive Estates
5. The Legends
6. The Woodlands
7. Feature Article... Legends History
8. Feature Article... Legends History, continued
9. The Legends Club... 20 Year Members/Club Competitions
10. The Legends Club... Club Competitions, continued
11. The Legends Club... Tournament Results
12. The Sports Club
13. The Sports Club
14. Neighborhood News... Builder’s Bio
15. Neighborhood News... Wahoos/Tennis
16. Neighborhood News... Women’s Bible Study
17. Neighborhood News... Security Note/Women’s Club
18. Community News
A special thank you to
19. Community News
Samantha Watson, Suzanne Burgner
and the neighborhood and
20. Back Cover... Neighborhood Map
community organizations
who contributed to this issue.
We want to hear from you.
For comments, questions, or feedback
contact [email protected].
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FEATURED PROPERTY
2359 Autumn Maple Drive Braselton, GA. 30517
$648,800
Casual elegance in THE most sought-after section of Château Élan. Elegant
formal areas and THE most warm, cozy, inviting living areas make this home
special. Amazing keeping room with exposed beams leads to PERFECT 11’ x 22’
screened porch which leads to amazing outdoor living complete with gas grill.
Terrace level has it all! State-of-the-art media room w/ 7.1 surround sound,
projector, and 100" screen. Wet bar with wine fridge. Finlandia cedar sauna and
steam shower. Work out room, office and bedroom. Intercom, central vacuum,
whole house filtration system, heated tile floors.
Tom Collins
(o)770-307-4031
(c)706-338-5141
[email protected]
Lori Cable
(o)770-307-4031
(c)770-318-5028
[email protected]
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THE COUNTRY ESTATES
49 Homes
The following improvements have been completed in Country Estates at Château Élan: painting of the
entrance gate, repair and beautification of the entrance walls and landscape enhancements.
A quick reminder to all homeowners, the annual fall picnic is just around the corner.
Hope to see you there!
Board of Directors
Rand Bakes: Secretary
[email protected]
Phil Wiley: President
[email protected]
Jason Kohler: Vice-President
[email protected]
Glenn Dukes: Security
[email protected]
Peggy Slappey: Past President
[email protected]
Betty Wages: Landscaping
[email protected]
Jeff Gardner: Treasurer
[email protected]
THE EXECUTIVE ESTATES
191 Homes
Frank Rinker: President
[email protected]
770-271-0576
Kerry Smith: Treasurer
[email protected]
770-891-0432
Mary Blackwell: Secretary
[email protected]
678-963-9966
Board of Directors
Ron Eubanks: Security
[email protected]
770-310-9995
Colin Martin: Landscape
[email protected]
678-570-8382
Kathie Spivey: Bookkeeper
[email protected]
770-965-1256
THE LEGENDS
Service Gate Update
132 Homes
In July, major damage was done to the Legends’ service gate. A flatbed truck entering the service gate
destroyed the guest pass scanner, stone column and surrounding landscape. Due to quick reporting by a
resident, on property courtesy patrol and Long Security (our gate and camera maintenance company) were
able to identify the truck and it’s driver. The company that caused the damage has been contacted and is
cooperating fully with our HOA. An insurance claim has been filed and we expect to recoup all of the money
associated with the repairs and replacement of the equipment. Please be patient as we work through this
process. The time just to receive the replacement parts is 6 weeks.
In the interim, all service vehicles are being routed through the main gate with the exception of large
trucks that are being escorted through the service gate by courtesy patrol personnel. The damage did not
impact the residents and the club members with RFID stickers, as the sticker reader is on the opposite side of
the entrance. Guests were also not impacted as policy requires that all club and resident guests enter through
the Legends’ main gate.
Covenant Violations
Multiple covenant and design standard violation letters were sent to homeowners this month and we
send thanks to those residents who corrected the cited violations. We also ask for patience from our homeowners regarding the process of rectifying each violation. There are multiple steps that must be followed
through the process, which means that results are not always immediate. We do not perform daily neighborhood drive-thrus, so if you see a problem that continues for more than a few days, please report the issue to
your HOA manager. All homeowners’ complaints/concerns are kept confidential and no names are released
in the reporting process. Please keep in mind, we are more than property owners; we are friends and neighbors.
Board of Directors
Billy Gunn:
President
Mike McGarity:
Vice-President
Rick Ferguson:
Treasurer
Janet Schewe:
Secretary
Suzanne Burgner:
HOA Manager
404-202-9531
[email protected]
Damage that was done to the guest pass scanner.
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THE WOODLANDS
458 Homes
Creekside
Château Élan Estates is proud to re-introduce Creekside Village and the three new builders that will
be joining our family! In the coming months, new homes will be nearing the finished stage in Creekside and
new families will be joining our community. Please join us in welcoming O’Dwyer Properties, Waterford
Homes and Vanderbilt Homes.
O’Dwyer Properties
Dan O’Dwyer has been building homes in the Atlanta area since 1992. Currently one of Atlanta’s top
twenty builder’s, Dan’s commitment to customer service, quality construction, and energy efficiency have set
him apart from the crowd. Over the years, O’Dwyer Properties has received over 20 professionalism awards
from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association including “Outstanding Building Design” and the
Platinum Builder Award from StrucSure Home Warranty. O’Dwyer Properties is a 100% Energy Star Certified Builder as Dan emphasizes extensive energy efficiency measures in every home built. For Dan O’Dwyer,
giving back to the community goes hand in hand with homebuilding. O’Dwyer Properties actively supports a
number of causes such as HomeAid and the Mercy Clinic, the Hope for Children Adoption Agency and the
Frank L Stanton Elementary School in Atlanta.
Waterford Homes
Waterford Homes has been building homes in Atlanta since 1991 when co-founders David Clough and
Don Shanks made a commitment to offering homeowners the professionalism of a large company with the
local knowledge, responsiveness, and flexibility of a local builder. Dedicated to building homes that are a
superior blend of architectural design, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, Waterford Homes has
recently been named Atlanta’s Builder of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. Waterford Homes backs all of their homes with the industry’s premier insured warranty program and a commitment to customer service to make sure that each family continues to be excited about their new home. After
many years and over 2,500 homes built, Waterford Homes has become one of Atlanta’s most successful and
respected home builders.
Vanderbilt Homes
Vanderbilt Homes is led by management with over 50 years of collective experience building new
homes in the Atlanta area, having built over 1,200 homes in more than 20 communities in north Georgia.
These homes and communities have received numerous OBIE Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home
Builders Association, as well as the designations of “America’s Best Builder,” “Lee Evans Builder of the Year”
and “Gwinnett’s Best Home Builder.”
Board of Directors
Tony Mastandrea:
President
[email protected]
Joel Walters:
Propery Manager
[email protected]
Linda Hollstrom:
HOA Dues
[email protected]
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O’Dwyer Homes - Castlebar
A Little Legends History
FEATURE ARTICLE
By: Mike Bishop
Only a handful of people know the story of how the Legends
course was named and how we identified and signed on our Legends, Gene Sarazen, Kathy Whitworth and Sam Snead. On the
Friday of Masters week 1990 Don Panoz called me into his office,
which at the time was located upstairs in the Château Clubhouse.
Don was traveling a lot back then and was rarely in town. I walked
into Don’s office and asked if there was something I could do for
him. He replied, “Mike, we are going to build a second course and
it is going to be a private club. Now, we need a name for this
course. Do you have any ideas?” I thought for a minute and said,
“May I give it some thought?” Lying on Don’s desk was the Friday
sports section of the Atlanta Journal–Constitution newspaper. On
the front page of the sports section, was the photo of Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson with the heading under the
picture reading “The Legends of Golf”.
These famous legends had the honor of hitting the ceremonial opening tee shots at the Masters each year.
Without hesitation Don said, “Mike, we are going to name our private club The Legends. Now we have
to go out there and find us some legends and get them involved with the project.” Those were Don’s exact
words. I remember it like it was yesterday.
We immediately started bouncing around some names. Some of the names we considered were Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and a few others. After only a few minutes of consideration and not knowing what Don’s reaction would be I said, “Don, those guys are still active and although great, they are not
really legends yet. I think we need to look at an earlier generation. How about those guys in the picture?”
Don thought a minute and said, “How about Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen? But we need a lady legend too.”
I think the name Kathy Whitworth came out of our mouths at the same time. She was the most successful
woman golfer of all time, winning 88 professional events. Sam had won 82. Within a matter of months Gene,
Kathy and Sam signed on to participate in the design of The Legends course along with architect Denis
Griffiths and to lend their names to the project. They were all here for the ceremonial ground breaking and
the grand opening which was in 1994, the year the clubhouse opened and also the year of the very first “Sarazen World Open” Championship. All three legends were here several times during the construction of the
course, but Gene took a very special interest in the design and was here several times each year until we
opened. As a matter of fact in 1991, 1992 and 1993
Gene would hit his tee shot at the Masters and
shortly after was riding to Château Élan with Don
Panoz to come look at “his golf course” as he liked to
say to me. All three of our legends participated in
the design of the Legends course, but by far, Mr.
Sarazen, as Don Panoz called him, was the most
involved. One of the ways we honored Gene for his
involvement was by creating an S-Shaped bunker on
the left side of #3 green. Next time you are playing
The Legends course, CHECK IT OUT!
FEATURE ARTICLE
A Little Legends History....continued
From left to right: Mrs. Panoz, Sam Snead,
Gene Sarazen, Kathy Whitworth and Dr. Panoz
at the ground breaking ceremony of the
Legends Course.
Gene Sarazen teeing off at the ground breaking.
Sam Snead
Kathy Whitworth
Hole #18 looking back at the Legends Club House.
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THE LEGENDS CLUB
20 Year Members
It was 20 years ago that the Legends clubhouse opened. We would like to recognize our 20 year
members. Those members are: Lew and Wanda Hudson, Terry and Jan Roof, Ken and Maryann Scarboro,
Tom and Linda Harrison, Doug and Diane Magnus, David and Carolyn Robinson, Tony and Teresa Funari
and Dale and Louise Gaines.
Thank you for your 20 years of support and for being so involved in the Club. It has been a pleasure
knowing and serving you!
Club Competitions
Kameron Williams, the son of Bart and Carrie Williams, won his 1st Legends Men’s Club Championship on Sunday, June 22nd. Over three days Kameron battled high heat and great competition from perennial challengers Mark Bichsel, Brandon Childress and Shaun Dalton, as well as past champions Ben Bramlett and two-time defending champion Ty Robinson.
On a tough opening day, Shaun Dalton opened with an 81 for the overall lead. This was one of the
highest opening day totals to lead the club championship proving that the Legends course was more than
holding it’s own. One shot behind were defending champion Ty Robinson, former champion Ben Bramlett,
and Steve Jones. Kameron, meanwhile opened with a surprising 88.
On the second day, Kameron came out firing on all cylinders as he posted an even par round of 72,
for the lowest club championship round since the greens were replaced in 2011. With his even par round he
bolted to the top of the leaderboard, tied with Shaun Dalton who posted a second round of 79. Following
close behind was two-time defending champion Ty Robinson, just three shots back going into the final day.
On the final day, Mark Bichsel was the mover of the day going from 7th place to 2nd place with a
solid round of 77 which was only matched by the winner Kameron Williams. Also posting fine rounds on
Sunday were former champ Ben Bramlett and Steve Jones who carded rounds of 79 and 80 respectively, for
a joint 3rd place finish. At 19, Kameron becomes the youngest Men’s Champion ever at The Legends by an
amazing nine shots. Congratulations Kameron, and all of the competitors in this year’s championship.
On the blue tees there were 3 flights playing concurrently with the gold tee flight. The flights were
separated by handicap indexes before the start of play. In the first flight, four-time Senior Club Champion
and former Men’s Club Champion Richard Ward held off a hard charging Dale Gaines to win the first flight
by seven shots.
In the second blue flight, Al Dimassi had a come from behind victory over former Senior Men’s Club
Champion and flight winner in the Men’s Club Championship Alan Couch. It was a very tight match that
came down to the last hole of the 54 hole event.
The 3rd flight saw Tim Rooney come from three back after two days to claim a hard fought victory
over Brad Harlow and Lewis Sharp who both finished 6 back. The victory was especially satisfying for
Rooney as Lewis Sharp was trying to win back-to-back championships after claiming the Men’s Member-Guest Championship earlier in the month.
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THE LEGENDS CLUB
Club Competitions
Continued
The White Flight Championship was played over two days with Brud Childress claiming the championship by five shots over Andy Higgins. After the first day, Mr. Childress held a three shot lead over Steve
Moore with Higgins and Bill Mays both six back. On a day where everyone seemed to struggle, Mr. Childress
was able to hold on for a five shot victory.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this years Men’s Club Championship. We hope
everyone enjoyed the competition and camaraderie as much as we enjoyed organizing and running it.
As was the case in the Men’s Club Championship, a youngster won the Ladies’ Club Championship.
Darby Gentry, the daughter of Harry and Kathy Gentry, won the Ladies’ Club Championship at the age of 21.
After opening with a great round of 76, Darby held a thirteen shot lead over Garnett Smith who was playing
in her first Legends Club Championship. On the 2nd day, Darby and Mrs. Smith tied with rounds of 87 and
Darby held on for a fantastic thirteen shot win in the gross division of the Ladies’ Club Championship.
In the net division, Linda Perri opened with a fine net 67 to take a six shot lead over Jan Roof. On the
second day Pat Blake came from seven shots back to win the net division at 141. Three ladies tied for 2nd at
146. They were Leah Dietrich, Sherry Hayes and first round leader Linda Perri.
We would like to thank all of the ladies for playing, and hope all of you will play next year for some
more fun on the links.
The Legends Cottages
The Legends has four 4-bedroom/4 bath cottages available for rent. We recently gutted the interiors
and added new hardwood tile flooring, granite bathrooms, all queen-size beds, flat-screen tvs, refrigerators
with ice and new furniture while painting both the interior and exterior with new colors.
The cottages are a great affordable option for members and homeowners with visiting families
(mothers-in-law), golf junkets, meetings or your home away from home when the dog house will not do.
For more information, pricing and availability, please call Mike Bishop at 678-541-6437 or email him
at [email protected].
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THE LEGENDS CLUB
Tournament Results
Ladies’ Club Championship-Gross
1. Darby Gentry-163
2. Garnett Smith-176
3. Sherry Hayes-184
4. Pat Blake-187
5. Leah Dietrich-190
6. Vangie Jenkins-193
7. Jan Roof-198
8. Linda Perri-202
9. Carol Caiaccio-218
Ladies’ Club Championship-Net
1. Pat Blake-141
t2. Sherry Hayes-146
t2. Leah Dietrich-146
t2. Linda Perri-146
5. Vangie Jenkins-147
6. Garnett Smith-148
7. Darby Gentry-151
8. Jan Roof-156
9. Carol Caiaccio-166
July Couples Event
1st Place-Wes and Petra Griffin
2nd Place-Bryan and Noreen Zulaica
3rd Place-Bill and Susan Robbie
Men’s Club Championship
Blue Flight #1
Gold Tee Flight
1. Kameron Williams-237 1. Richard Ward-244
2. Dale Gaines-251
2. Mark Bichsel-246
3. Bryan Allen-272
t3. Ben Bramlett-247
t3. Steve Jones-247
Blue Flight #2
5. Ty Robinson-250
1. Al Dimassi-262
6. John Parlapiano-252
2. Alan Couch-264
7. Ron Echols-256
8. Brandon Childress-257 3. Wes Griffin-272
4. Matt Bryant-273
9. John Feagin-265
10. Jim Hillman-279
Blue Flight #3
11. Allen Hughes-287
1. Tim Rooney-269
White Flight
t2. Brad Harlow-275
1. Brud Childress-170
t2. Lewis Sharp-275
2. Andy Higgins-175
4. Edd Price-280
3. Don Chadwick-178
5. Mike Thomas-300
4. Don Price-181
5. Bruce Springsteen-182
6. Bill Mays-185
7. Bill Robbie-189
8. Bart Williams-193
9. Steve Moore-194
Left to Right are Brud Childress, Al Dimassi,
Tim Rooney, Kameron Williams, Richard Ward
Men’s Legends Club Championship Winners
Darby Gentry
Ladies’ Club Champion
Pat Blake
Ladies’ Club Champion- Net
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THE SPORTS CLUB
We would like to recognize our campers for their outstanding
sportsmanship as well as their leadership in the summer
camp programs.
Also a BIG THANK YOU to our volunteers for taking the
time to help us with these camps. Without their help these
programs would not have been as successful.
Multi-Sport Campers of the Week:
Lamar White and Gabi Griffin
Volunteer of the Week:
Bree Ricker
Fit Boot Campers of the Week:
Nolan Barford and Olivia West
Volunteer of the Week:
Dylan Brown
Aqua Kids Campers of the Week:
Sophia Jo and David Brown
Volunteer of the Week:
Katharine Smith
Golf and Tennis
Campers of the Week:
Emma Griffin and Tyler Moore
Volunteer of the Week:
Morgan Farmer
Cardio Tennis (Drop-in)
Fridays 9:30am to 10:30am
$12/class
Junior Tennis
Mondays (unless inclement weather)
4:30pm to 7pm
Ladies’ Very Beginner Tennis
Mondays 10am to 11am (unless inclement weather)
$72 /6 weeks, minimum of 6 participants.
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Pickle Ball
Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm
Sundays 4pm to 6pm
Men’s Basketball
Mondays and Thursdays
7pm to 9pm
THE SPORTS CLUB
Whew, the summer has been a blur! Between the eight summer camps, two holidays already gone
by, the pool being open, swim meets and private parties, we have had a summer full of fun! In the fall, we
have great activities returning to the schedule:
Group Exercise:
Always an awesome part of the programming, we have A FRESH NEW SCHEDULE TO COME
STARTING IN AUGUST, including:
AquaFit, TWO Boot Camps, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Interval Training, Yoga, Kickboxing.
As well, enjoy:
Men's Basketball twice a week for up to 2 hrs/night!
Pickleball twice a week for 2 hrs- a super fun tennis/ping pong like game that can be played indoors or out.
Private/semi-private tennis lessons and drills available for juniors and adults along with cardio tennis.
Personal Training:
We have THREE trainers available for private, semi/private or small group training: Dawn Marie
Teany, Assistant Director Jodie Myers, and Director Malcolm Simpson. Each has their own unique
strengths so you can really customize your training.
Special Events:
Fall is a fantastic time to schedule your private events. With the pool open until September 14th,
birthdays and parties are a breeze at the pool- super fun and easy.
Kids' Night is a once/month, 4-hr event combining gym games, crafts, dinner and a movie. Fun and
affordable and a real treat for the kids.
Family Night at the pool is on the schedule for August and September. Family Night is a great time to
enjoy a movie, dinner and fellowship with your neighbors and friends. See the online calendar for details.
www.chateauelan.net, click on LIFESTYLE, then CALENDARS, then SPORTS CLUB. Tentative dates are
August 8th, August 22nd, and September 5th.
Wednesdays 9:30am
Stroke of the Week with Travis
Fridays at 9am
Yogalates with Russella
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30am
Yoga Stretch with Sue (Monday and Wednesday)
Yoga Stretch with Tessa (Thursday)
Monday and Wednesday 5pm
Fit Kids with Malcolm (Monday)
Jodie (Wednesday)
Monday and Wednesday 7:45pm
Outdoor Bootcamp with Jodie
Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm
Zumba with Whitney
Monday and Thursday 3pm
Silver Circuit with Jodie
Ages 65 or better!
Tuesday and Thursday 5:15pm
Aqua Fit with
Malcolm (Monday)
Jodie (Thursday)
Tuesdays 8:45am
Piloxing with Russella
Tuesdays 7:50pm
Power Yoga with Tessa
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
BUILDER’S BIO
Davidson Signature Properies, Inc.
Paul Davidson has been a fixture in the Château Élan
building community since 2002. A 1989 graduate of
Georgia Tech, he currently resides in the Woodlands
and continues to build quality custom homes for
residents that reflect the care and thoughtful
approach that Paul exudes in person. A true professional in every sense of the word, Paul built his first
house in 1993 giving him over 20 years of experience
in residential construction in neighborhoods such as
Bright Water, Waterford Township, Hidden Falls,
and The Georgia Club. Paul’s company focuses on
building quality, energy efficient homes with innovative design, and backing them up with top notch customer service. While a student at Georgia Tech, Paul was
a member of the water ski team and played golf on a highly competitive level. Paul currently enjoys golf,
mountain biking, and is an active member of the Château Élan Billiards League. Château Élan Estates is
happy to have Paul, Kim and their two sons as members of our community!
D
AVIDSON
Signature
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Dustless Hardwood Floor Refinishing
New Installs
Water Damage Repairs
770.967.4756
678.725.1913
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
CE WAHOOS
The Wahoos finished their season 3 and 3.
They placed 8th overall in the County Championships out of 43 teams.
Session one, 9-10 year olds- after this session we were in 1st place overall.
Session two, 13-14 and 15-18 year olds- after this session we were in 10th place
overall.
Session three, 8 and under- after this session we were in 8th place overall.
Session four, 11-12 year olds- after this session we were able to hang on to 8th
place overall.
Tennis News
As the ALTA fall season is quickly approaching, we wanted to let our residents know that
there are several ALTA teams at varying
levels here in our community. There is a new
C8 team fielding players for fall practice and
spring match play. If you are new to our
neighborhood, or even just new to tennis,
please feel free to contact Malcolm Simpson
at the Sports Club with any questions or
inquiries at 770-867-1760. We also have our
local pro, Travis Threadgill, available for
both private and group lessons, as well as
tennis drills that you can sign up for at the
Sports Club.
Summer Senior Ladies A7 tennis team
Left to right: Garol Orr, Cathy Hillman, Kerry Kopp, Deidre Donovan,
Suzanne Burgner, Brenda Smith and Carolyn Robinson
Not Pictured: Donna Davis, Cheryl Johnson, Michelle Calvert and Lori Martin
Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to our
ALTA Summer Senior Ladies A7 tennis team
in qualifying for playoffs this season. Much
fun was had at the Sports Club all season
long with spouses and family members
cheering on our ladies. Thanks to all who
participated and made it a great season.
Donna Davis and Carolyn Robinson
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Château Élan Ladies’ Bible Study Group
Our neighborhood Bible study includes ladies of all ages and backgrounds from throughout the neighborhood. We begin
a new study in September each year, and we always love to welcome newcomers. Our interdenominational group typically
includes many who are new to Bible study as well as a few who have been studying the Bible for as long as they can remember.
Whether new to the Bible or an experienced Sunday School teacher, what each of us shares is a desire to draw closer to God and
to each other through in-depth study of God’s Word.
Before beginning our new study, we’ve planned a field trip to Eagle Ranch. We will be meeting at the Ranch chapel on
September 18th, and our featured speaker will be Kayanne Staub. Eagle Ranch is a local ministry that provides a Christ-centered
children’s home for boys and girls in crisis
and works with families to pursue reconciliation and reunification. As part of our
community outreach, we have partnered
with one of the girls’ homes at the Ranch,
and the end of summer trip to the chapel
has become an annual tradition. We will
have bus service available for those interested in carpooling, and our friends at the
Ranch are always happy to provide tours
and answer questions about their ministry.
We will begin meeting weekly at the
Sarazen House (next door to the Legends
Clubhouse) the following Thursday,
September 25th. We meet every Thursday,
and we do our best to begin promptly at
9:30 am and wrap up no later than 11:30
am. Meetings include fellowship and
discussion time and, depending on the
study, often include a video that we watch
together. Most of our studies also include a
workbook, and homework usually requires
around two to three hours of study per
week.
For this fall, we have chosen a
seven-week study by Beth Moore titled
“Stepping Up: A Journey Through the
Psalms of Ascent”. The fifteen Psalms of
Ascent (Psalm 120 through Psalm 134) were
sung during the pilgrimages of the ancient
Israelites for annual feasts. We will study
the meaning of these psalms and feasts and
also explore the meaning of our own
pilgrimages as believers. We will have
workbooks available for purchase beginning
September 18th.
We invite all Château Élan ladies to
join us in our new study. If you have any
questions or would like more information
about our group, our new study or Eagle
Ranch, please e-mail Lynn Price at
[email protected], or call at 404-502-0505.
Come experience the uniqueness
of historic downtown Braselton
where guests
and locals
enjoy some of
the best
shopping in
Northeast Georgia. Whether you are
perusing one of our many outstanding
antique stores, enjoying an afternoon at the
day spa, visiting our local artist gallery, or
dining at a local restaurant, downtown
Braselton has something for everyone.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
NOTE FROM COURTESY PATROL
The new Thompson Mill Exit Gates/Arms will automatically sense the number of cars going through so you do
not have to stop and wait for the gates to come down after the car ahead of you exits. There is a loop in the road that is
about 40’ inside the gate so that an approaching car does not have to slow down (if going at an appropriate speed and
not tailgating). If five cars are going through the loop then the gate will know not to close until the 5th car exits (as
there is a loop on the other side of the gate). The loop will time-out after 20-25 seconds, i.e.- if a car triggers the loop,
but does not exit then the arms will automatically close in about 20 to 25 seconds whether there is a car coming
through or not. Do not wait for the gates to close for the car ahead of you. The loop recognizes you, so please proceed
forward without stopping. We will keep the exit gates open in the morning for the school buses to exit as
sometimes there is a back-up for the school buses.
Please be informed that courtesy patrol has no capability of taking in animals. If you see a possible pet on the loose
then please call, but keep in mind we can do very little unless the owner is known.
Please help us help you in keeping the community streets as clear as possible, by making sure all vehicles are parked on
our streets the proper way. This means all vehicles are being asked to park in the direction of the flow of traffic.
With school having started back up, please keep in mind that even within the community it is state law to STOP for all
school buses when their lights are flashing.
Chris Pendell
Head of Courtesy Patrol
The Women's Club
The Women's Club of Château Élan is a social club
for homeowners whose interests are to support and unify
our community through networking and building friendships.
The exciting kick-off party will be Thursday, August
21st at Vicki Sclafani’s home at 5750 Gene Sarazen Drive.
Ladies needing access to the Legends will need to receive a
pass from the guard gate. Come out and join in the first
social of the year.
Our September event will be the highly anticipated
Annual Chili Cook Off! It will be held on September 19th at
Stephanie and Jim Joedecke's house on Legends Drive.
They have partnered with the Rotary Club of Braselton to
host this exciting event and are expecting 30 different chili
entries for the group to taste. This is a fun member and
guest social. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners along with live entertainment. Our judge this year
will be Joe Riehle, from Bentley’s Butcher Shop in Winder.
If you would like to submit your chili to the cook off, please
contact Stephanie Joedecke at: (770) 500-8807 or email
[email protected].
For more information on the club and event information, please visit: www.thewcce.com or email us at
[email protected].
Contact/Important Phone Numbers
Château Élan Estates:
770-307-4031
Legends Golf Club:
770-932-8653
The Sports Club:
770-867-1760
Courtesy Patrol Thompson Mill:
770-965-0849
Capsure Web Site:
www.chateauelan.capsure.com
Remember if there is an emergency call 911
The numbers below are for unrelated emergencies.
Jackson EMC
770-963-6166
Braselton Town Hall/
Police Station/Water:
706-654-3915
Braselton Post Office:
706-654-3301
Barrow Fire Department:
770-867-0483
Gwinnett Fire Department:
770-513-5500
Barrow County Sheriff:
770-307-3084
Gwinnett County Sheriff:
770-822-3120
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COMMUNITY NEWS
August 22 and 29
Downtown Braselton Farmers Market
4-7 pm
Harrison Street
For more information, visit www.DowntownBraselton.com
October 3
Downtown Braselton Farmers Market
4-7 pm
Harrison Street
For more information, visit www.DowntownBraselton.com
August 23
Rio 2
Movie Under the Stars
Braselton Park
Dusk
August 23
Thunder in the Mountains
Motorcycle Ride
Benefits The Georgia Sheriff's Youth Home
Starting from Hall County Courthouse, Parking Deck Top Level.
Pre-registration ends 8/8/14 at 5pm
$25 for driver & $5 for passenger.
Contact Deputy Chad Mann or Tamara Smith at
(770)531-6900, or email [email protected]
Click to see Detailed Event Flyer
September 5, 12, 19 and 26
Downtown Braselton Farmers Market
4-7 pm
Harrison Street
For more information, visit www.DowntownBraselton.com
September 20
Fall is HERE!
Braselton Gallery 10-6pm
Vacations are over, school’s back in session
and cool weather is coming.
At Braselton Gallery, artists are bringing
in autumn creations
seasonal pottery, scarves and wraps,
new jewelry and painting.
The customer making the 20th purchase of the day will win a
gift basket filled with fall treats!
For more info visit www.BraseltonGallery.com,
www.Facebook.com/BraseltonGallery or
call 678-960.8977.
September 20
Movie Under the Stars
Braselton Park
Dusk
September 20
2014 Year One Braselton Bash
Foose select & Participant Vote Car Show
Year One
1001 Cherry Dr., Braselton, GA
12 pm-7 pm
Please visit www.drivinithome.com
braselton-bash before you leave for the show
in case of inclement weather or for possible updates.
$25 minimum donation for Car show entry or $100
Foose Select 100 group.
Spectators are free, donations are appreciated.
The shows benefit the Hot Rodders Children's Charity.
www.hotrodderschildrenscharity.org.
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September 26-28
Hoschton Fall Festival
http://www.cityofhoschton.com/fall-festival.html
October 4
Animals and ART!
Braselton Gallery 10am-2pm
We’re celebrating our pets, your pets and
those that are looking for forever homes.
A professional photographer will be on hand
to take portraits of your furry babies.
We’ll have an adoption center, health and safety tips
for your pets, plenty of animal-themed paintings and
art, pet dishes, and door prizes.
For more info visit www.BraseltonGallery.com,
www.Facebook.com/BraseltonGallery or
call 678-960.8977.
October 10
Downtown Braselton Farmers Market
Last one for 2014 4-7 pm
Harrison Street
For more information, visit
www.DowntownBraselton.com
October 18
2014 YearOne Braselton Bash
Morning Cruise from YearOne to TBA
YearOne
1001 Cherry Dr., Braselton, GA
Please visit www.drivinithome.com/braselton-bash before you
leave for the show in case of inclement weather
or for possible updates. $5 minimum donation for Car show entry.
Spectators are free, donation are appreciated. The shows benefit the
Hot Rodders Children's Charity. www.hotrodderschildrenscharity.org.
October 24-26
11th Semi-Annual Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival
Downtown Braselton, GA
Friday, 12-7, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5
Join us for our 11th semi-annual Antique & Holiday Festival!
Downtown Braselton will be filled with 12,000 attendees and more than 120
booths featuring antiques, primitives,
architectural pieces, furniture, vintage jewelry, folk pottery,
repurposed pieces, sports memorabilia, wood working,
local artists, outdoor ironworks, and holiday décor and decorating pieces!
Local Art and great food too! Free parking & admission.
For more information visit the Braselton Antique Festival
page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/BraseltonAntiqueFestival
Braselton Antique Festival Vendor Application
October 25
Riverkeepers Clean Up Day
Braselton Community Room & Braselton RiverWalk
Email [email protected] for more informatio
COMMUNITY NEWS
GWINNETT CHILDREN’S SHELTER ORGANIZES ITS HARVEST OF HOPE GALA THIS FALL
Maureen Kornowa, Executive Director of the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter, has announced the date for it’s
Harvest of Hope Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2014 to be held at the Château Élan Hotel . A reception at 6 p.m.
will precede the Gala Affair in the Château Élan Hotel Ballroom from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event is being held to raise
funds for the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter.
Gwinnett Children’s Shelter’s mission is “Strengthening children, youth and families in crisis by providing a broad
array of counseling and support services in a safe and nurturing environment.” The shelter has been serving children
in a loving environment for more than 26 years. The shelter’s new program, THE NEXT STEP, is designed to help the
children and their moms, as well as girls who ‘age-out’ of the foster care system, achieve the necessary life skills training
they NEED to successfully thrive outside of the shelter, for THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. As the shelter grows forward
and expands their programs to best meet the needs of children in crisis, they ask that you partner with them with
your time, energy, talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of the children and adults who need your
support.
The Harvest of Hope Gala will include a cocktail hour, a buffet dinner, silent auctions, a wall of wine, a guest speaker, photos with celebrities and an array of fund raising events. There will be a celebrity DJ as Master of
Ceremonies with music and dancing to end the evening.
To purchase tickets, volunteer for the event or to donate services or goods contact Dan Burgner at 770-356-1112 or
[email protected]. Individual tickets are $175, $325 for a couple, and a table of 10 for $1500
pre-sold prior to October 17. Your event ticket also includes a drink ticket. Cocktail attire is requested.
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