Congratulations to our own Seaboard Township Neighbor Kathy Carter on her new position in Hiram!

Be sure to congratulate our own Seaboard Township Neighbor Kathy Carter on her new position in Hiram!

http://dallas-hiram.patch.com/groups/elections/p/kathy-carter-wins-post-5-in-hiram

Our own Seaboard Township Neighbor Kathy Carter Is Running for Hiram City Council

Hello Neighbors,

 

Please see the announcement below from Kathy Carter. She lives in Seaboard Township and is running for Hiram City Council.

 

She is requesting our support at the poles, so please get out and vote November 5th.

 

 

 

PLEASE VOTE NOV. 5^TH

ELECT

Kathy CARTER

 

HIRAM CITY COUNCIL

 

Hi.  I’m Kathy Carter.  I’m your neighbor here in Hiram.  I live in Seaboard Township and I am running for Hiram City Council.  I’ve never run for public office before.  When friends mentioned there was an opening on the city council and suggested I run for the seat, I said, “Not me! I don’t know anything about city politics.” They answered that was what would make me good…that, and the fact that I care about our city.

 

I’ve lived in Hiram almost seven years having moved here from West Palm Beach, FL. One of my dearest friends and her family have always lived in Hiram. I’ve been visiting here since the 1970’s and watched Hiram grow from a tiny little place that I had trouble finding, to a place that I’m now happy to call home. I always tell everyone that everything I need is right here within a 3 mile radius; shopping, banking, a park to take my granddaughters to feed the ducks, my office (less than 2 miles up the road) and the Silver Comet Trail where I walk (at least that’s the plan…3-4 times a week).

 

I’m employed by Family Intervention Specialists. My training is in social work but my title is Community Outreach Specialist.  I’m community-minded and am a board member of the Family Alliance of Paulding, also located here in Hiram. Through my employment I’m involved in many family-focused initiatives across Paulding County.  My daughter, Kathryn, is a school psychologist with the Paulding County School System.

 

If elected I want to be part of helping Hiram continue to move in the positive direction I’ve seen it expand into since moving here.  It’s a family-friendly community with old fashioned values. Recently, I’ve watched as some of the stores in our downtown have closed. I very much want to see Old Town Hiram come back to life.  Hand in hand with downtown development is economic development. I want to see more businesses fall in love with our town and see the value of setting up shop here.  I love the community events Hiram offers such as Christmas in Old Town Hiram, 5K’s along the Silver Comet Trail and holiday celebrations in the park.  I would like to be part of bringing more of those events to town to encourage citizens to feel connected and develop a strong sense of community.  I care about Hiram and am proud to call it my home. I have a lot of enthusiasm and energy and I catch on fast!  If elected I believe I can be part of helping make Hiram a better place for us, our children and our grandchildren. 

 

Please vote on November 5, 2013 at the Hiram Community Center (7am-7pm).

We are expecting a small turnout at the polls so every vote is going to be very important.  Especially yours!

 

To request an absentee ballot to vote by mail, or if you have other questions, please call the Paulding County voter registrar at 770-443-7503 ASAP.  Thanks!

SEABOARD TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2013

SEABOARD TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2013

The Social Committee held its first event at the Pool with a BBQ from Rodney’s on Saturday, August  31.   It was fun to meet with some on our residents and enjoy conversation, great food and drink.    We were happy the weather cooperated.    If you did not attend we hope you will stop by our next event.  Seaboard Township’s first garage sale was held the weekend of September 13th.    We had several homes participate and plenty of traffic.   If you are interested in scheduling another garage sale in the Spring please let us know email at seaboardtownship@gmail.com.

OUR NEXT SOCIAL EVENT IS HOLIDAY DECORATING – Calling all adults!!!    Join us Saturday, December 7th, at 1PM to help decorate the subdivision entrance for the holiday season.    HOA will provide snacks and beverage for participants.  All we need are your helping hands!! 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – WE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH.   We have had several issues in the neighborhood involving the local police. Protect your investment.   If you are interested please e-mail us at seaboardtownship@gmail.com. 

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HOA BOARD MEETING UPDATES

Gutters have been cleaned; repainting of exteriors will be determined by board and owners notified, paint colors available at Porter Paints in Hiram.  Window replaced at pool house; leak repaired in pool; RGS adding rain sensor to irrigation system.   Remember…..trash cans to be removed immediately after trash pickup.

SHARING VENDORS WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR

Below are some recommendations for suppliers used by your neighbors with satisfactory results.  This list is ONLY a suggestion and in no way guarantees satisfaction.

New Wave Flooring & Renovations – Owner Danny Greenway – 678 983 1081

Security Fence, Inc.   Owner Verlon Haire – 404 819 0442

BMH Dezine Studio – Flooring – Bruce Henry   678 656 7466

J&A A/C Repair – Jon Culpepper – 770 490 8868

Jerry Miller Painting & HandyMan Services  678 793 7489

 

AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS

Annual Public Safety Appreciation Festival 10/12 – 11A-5P – Watson Government Complex, Dallas  770 505 5535

Salute America Airshow – Paulding Airport 10/5 – 10/6 – additional info at pauldingairshow.net

Taste of Atlanta – 10/25-27 – Midtown Atlanta @ Tech Square –  info@tasteofatlantacom

Luke Bryan in Concert 10/9 – Villa Rica Civic Center Sports Complex – check on line for further info.

Woodstock Art & Wine Festival – 11/2 & 11/3 – 11A-5P – The Park at City Center

Gobble Jog  5Kand 10K – 11/28 – Marietta Square – 678 218 4521

Radio City Rockettes –11/7-11/23  Cobb Energy Center – 770-916-2800

Harmony “A Musical” – Alliance Theatre – 9/6-10/6

 

 

FALL RECIPE - Ruth Chris’ Sweet Potato Casserole – makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, drain)

1 cup sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs (well beaten)

½ cup butter melted

 

Topping

1 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup flour

1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred) – optional

¼ cup melted butter

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a mixing bowl in the order listed.  Pour mixture into buttered baking dish.  To create topping, combine brown sugar, flour, nuts (optional) and butter in a separate mixing bowl.  Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the topping.  Bake for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven allow to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

ENJOY!!!!

 

Remember to join us for the Holiday Decorating in December…….

 

Seaboard Township - Discounts for painting units

Thanks to everyone that responded and wanted to partner together with the painting endeavor.

 

I've attached the name of 3 vendors that are willing to paint our units and willing to give a discount.  The challenge is that these vendors will give a discount but will need to price each unit individually.  Also, they would like to tackle more than one home in a day so that they benefit from coming to our community.  Two of the three listed below were referred by our fellow residents. 

 

Advice:  Either partner with a neighbor to schedule your work for the same day or ask the vendor when he will be painting other homes in the neighborhood so that you can benefit from a discount.

 

I wish it would've worked out to be a little easier than this.

 

Donnie Drennon 678-386-6309 (referred by homeowner)

Jerry Miller Painting  678 793 7489. (referred by homeowner)

Coat O Color Painting (770-425-3555)

 

I hope this helps!  Thank you.

 

Khiawah Pearce

Hiram High School Homecoming Parade Wednesday, October 2nd 2013

Seaboard Township

 

We want your residence to be aware of Hiram High School Homecoming Parade Wednesday, October 2^nd 2013. The other residence/Business and School have been notified also. We look forward in working with you. If you have any questions feel free to contact me on my cell.

 

Thanks again for your assistance in getting this forwarded to your e-mail contacts and residence.

 

Lt. Michael O'Neal

Uniform Patrol Division Commander

Hiram Police Department

217 Main St.

Hiram,Georgia 30141

Keys left in the pool area at Seaboard Township

Did anyone leave some keys in the pool area??

Painting Seaboard Township Units

Hi neighbors!

Because we all care about the beauty of our homes, let's work together to make the painting endeavor as economical as possible. If you own a business that can assist with this need please let us know the special quote for our community. Also, we can explore the option of getting a special rate from other providers in the area. Please let us know if you would be interested in joining together to attempt to get special pricing for our community.

Please reply by Oct.1st so that we can use the number of interested homeowners as leverage. Feel free to submit other ideas as well.

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Khiawah Pearce <khiawah@yahoo.com>;                                                    

Seaboard Township Neighborhood Watch

Hello Neighbors!

 

We are beginning a neighborhood watch in Seaboard Township and we need volunteers!!! In light of recent events involving the local police, it has become imperative that we begin one. Hiram Police Department is already on board and waiting for us to tell them when our first meeting is. The more volunteers we have the better we'll be!!

 

Please follow this link http://www.cityofhiramga.gov/index.aspx?NID=119 from HPD's website for more information on what a neighborhood watch entails.

 

Email seaboardtownship@gmail.com if you are interested or if you have any questions. Thank you!

 

 

-Rachael Maple -

Social Committee

Seaboard Township Covenants

BTW.. Did You Know!

 

You can get a copy of the governing documents for Seaboard Township on the All-In-One website. Go to www.allinonemgmt.com/communities.htm and scroll down to Seaboard Township.

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Your Seaboard Township Board Members!

Hello fellow Seaboard Township Community members,

 

Recently notices were sent out to some homes in the community that are in need of painting, or touch up . There seems to be some misunderstanding regarding who is responsible for having the work done.

 

As things stand currently, all homeowners are responsible for the painting and all other general maintenance issues on their properties, with the

exception of the lawn care.

 

Until we have a two-thirds majority vote from the entire ownership we cannot make changes to our covenants to have the painting and other

amenities covered. This, of course would result in an increase in the quarterly dues.

 

We are awaiting a response from the developer of the 80 back lots to come on board so that we can put to vote having the painting and other maintenance issues covered, as well as whatever dues increase that would be necessary. Once again, it will take a two-thirds majority vote to from the entire community, including the 80 back lots to get this approved and make changes to the covenants.

 

Whenever notices such as these are sent out, the board has taken the time to look at the things that need to be done. We have walked through the community, along with a member of All In One, and made note of what needs to be done. All In One then sends out the notices on our behalf. That's one of the reasons we have a management company.

 

We are not able to always see everything that needs to be done, so if there are  some issues that need addressing, please feel free to contact us at : seaboardtownship@gmail.com. Also, the board asks that you become familiar with the covenants. This may help clear up some of the questions you may have.

 

Everyone should have received a copy of the covenants at their closing.

 

Thank you,

 

Your HOA Board, Seaboard Township 

Seaboard township Neighborhood Wide Garage sale Sept 13 & 14 - 8am-1pm

Seaboard township

1^st annual

 

Neighborhood Wide

Garage sale

Sept 13 & 14

8am-1pm

 

Time to go through all of your junk and sell it!!

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”

*please set up your garage sale at your own house*

For questions email: seaboardtownship@gmail.com

  

Hello Neighbors!

Sorry for the short notice, but they will start cleaning gutter tomorrow (Friday 8/22). They were suppose to be cleaned them last week, but it was delayed due to weather conditions.

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Your Seaboard Township Board Members!

Hello Neighbors,

Please note that the contractors will be out next Tuesday (8/13) and Wednesday (8/14) to clean the gutters on the all units.
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Your Seaboard Township Board Members!

SOCIAL EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS SEABOARD TOWNSHIP

The Social Committee has been working hard to schedule some fun social events for our community.   We hope you will join us at these upcoming HOA sponsored gatherings.  We also ask for your assistance and input.  Please e-mail seaboardtownship@gmail.com and let us know  how you are able to help.

POOL CLOSING BBQ – August 31st from 11am until 1pm.   Join us for our first social event at the Pool.   HOA will be providing BBQ with hamburgers, chicken fingers, and beverages.   Unfortunately, this event is for residents only.   Rain date September lst.  Please RSVP to seaboardtownship@gmail.com by August 25th.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – Clean out that clutter and make some CASH for the upcoming holidays.   HOA will be placing ads in local publications and placing signage at entrance of subdivision.   Friday and Saturday, September 13th and September 14th from 8am until 1pm.  

HOLIDAY DECORATING – Calling all adults!!!    Join us Saturday, December 7th, time TBA to help decorate entrance for the holiday season.    HOA will provide pizza and soft drinks.  All we need are your helping hands!!
 
SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS

Are you a certified babysitter?   Are your qualified to offer tutoring services?   Can you repair computer?    Let us know your specialty so we can share your services with your neighbors.

Looking for recommendation for vendors you have used with great results, electrical, carpeting, flooring, and painters.  We would be happy to share your experience and recommendations with your neighbors.

AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS

Pioneer Days Festival – Labor Day Weekend – August 30th – September 2nd – Sam Smith Park – Cartersville
Art in the Park – Historic Marietta Square – August 31st – September 2nd – 770 429 1115
Pumpkin Fest – September lst through November 4th – Pettit Creek Farms – Cartersville -770-386-8688
Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival – September 7th & 8th – Dallas, Georgia   
Rome Beer Festival – September 14th – Heritage Park – Rome – must be over 21 – tickets at www.romebeerfest.com
Atlanta Arts Festival – September 14th and 15th – Piedmont Park, Atlanta.   10am – 7pm
Woodstock Summer Concert Series – Marshall Tucker Bank – September 14th – 7:30pm – The Park at City Center – Woodstock
Atlanta Smooth Music Festival – September 14th – Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, Mableton – tickets available at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Box Office.  12noon until 6pm – Wednesday thru Saturday.
North Georgia State Fair – September 19th – 29th – Jim R. Miller Park – Marietta
Music Midtown Festival – September 20th -21st – Piedmont Park,
AtlantaRiverfest 29th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival September 28th and September 29th – Boling Park – Canton, GA.

FALL RECIPE 
    
Home Made Chicken Soup
                                                                                                       
Boneless Breast of Chicken – 3-4 pieces                                       
Carrots – 3 large
Celery – 2 stalks
Onions – 1 medium
Egg Noodles cooked according to package – ½ package/box
Chicken Stock – 2 cans
Salt/Pepper

Fill large pot with 2 inches of water.  Place boneless breast in water, bring to boil, lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes.  During simmer process skim off any excess foam/fat which surfaces during simmering.

While chicken cooks, dice carrots, celery and onions.   Egg Noodles should be cooked according to package directions.

Remove chicken breast from water and pull apart return to water.  Add carrots, celery, onions and 1-2 cans of chicken stock.   Add salt and pepper to taste.   Simmer for additional 20 minutes.  Add cooked/drained noodles for last 5 minutes to heat through.

For adventurous individuals, you may add other spices to your taste, rosemary, parsley, etc.

Soup may be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

ENJOY!!!!!

We do hope you have enjoyed our first Seaboard Township Social Newsletter.   We will be sending out reminders via e-mail for each event.  If we do not have your e-mail address please forward to seaboardtownship@gmail.com.

Hope to see you at the upcoming events.

Please let us know what you would like to see in our upcoming issues. Remember we are always seeking new volunteers.

Your Social Committee

Like us at our new Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SeaboardTownship

Please let us know if there is something you would like to see in the new Seaboard Township Newsletter or any special announcements from your family. We would Love to hear from you and get to know you and your family!

VOLUME 1    FALL ISSUE  HOA MINUTES  & NEWLETTER

Seaboard Township Newsletter -  September 2013

Inside This Issue
    Community Updates
    HOA Guidelines
    Board Members
    Committee Volunteers

Moving forward in a positive manner.
HOA Meeting Highlights

Pool Rules have been updated.  New pool keys will be required for entry. 

Security Cameras and Wi-Fi Service have been installed at the Pool.  Password is seaboard2013.

New overhead fans have been installed in the pool area and the switch has been relocated from inside the equipment room to outside the pool equipment room.

Pool umbrellas are to be closed upon your departure to avoid any damage or accidents.

The community sprinkler system is up and running.  Moving forward each resident will be responsible for repairs on their individual property.

By-Laws, covenants and pool rules can be accessed at the All-In-One website.    http://www.allinonemgnt.com.

HOA approved an easement to the county in exchange for a $2500 payment to our funds.

Changes and Improvements

Changed Management companies to All-In-One Management.  Reach them at 678-363-6479 if you have questions or need to report an issue.  

New lawn maintenance RGS Landscaping

New HOA Attorney, Michael Rome, Esq.

Permitted sale of back lots in exchange for HOA maintaining esthetic control

New lighting at front entrance and power box for holiday lighting.

Modification of pool maintenance contract to a three time a week servicing and cleaning of area.

Removal of crepe myrtles at pool due to debris, replaced with tropical plantings.

Board continues to study the inclusion of exterior building maintenance, painting, roof repair, termite control and trash into yearly dues.   Estimate  would increase quarterly association fees by an additional $46.00.  Further studies are currently in progress.

Gutter cleaning date to be announced by Board.   Power washing of exteriors will now occur every other year.

General Covenant Guidelines

No Parking in Pool Area unless you are utilizing the area.  All other vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

No loud music or offensive language music permitted at pool or music that disturbs your neighbors.

Please clean up after your pets.  Do not walk pets on other homeowner’s property.

Lawn Service will not maintain backyards where dog’s “poop” is not removed or if a dog is out in your fenced area. 

Paulding County maintains a leash law therefore all dogs must be leashed.

Lawn service is on Thursday’s please insure your pets are indoors during this time period.

Parking is NOT permitted on the streets at any time.  Police will ticket cars parked on the street.  Please use designated overflow parking area.

Residents who park on grassed areas or flower bed areas will be sent an initial warning and then fined if continued offenses occur. 

Garbage cans are to be REMOVED the same day as trash is picked up.  Trash day is now on TUESDAY.   All residents should be with the new trash company per the City of Hiram unless you are currently under contract with another vendor.

Issues in neighborhood please contact us at seaboardtownship@gmail.com.

Covenants Maintain our Property Values

Board Members & Committees

Meet your Board Members

Your Board Members

Herb Haynes – HOA President
Jan Sutton – HOA Vice President
Sherri Moore – Secretary
Janice Robert – Treasurer
Dorsey Kemp – Member at Large

Social Committee

Rachael Maple
Lacey Pitts
Dorothy LaBarbera

Budget Committee
Candy Clifton

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR SOCIAL COMMITTEE, BUDGET COMMITTEE AND A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING PLEASE E-MAIL SEABOARDTOWNSHIP@GMAIL.COM.

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