Pennies for Patients

Hello all - 

Please see the note below from Christina Archer - 



Hello!

This is Christina Archer. Roswell's National Honor Society is
raising money for Pennies for Patients this year, and our deadline is
getting really close (through friday!).

Our school is excited to be participating in our annual fundraiser,
Pennies for Patients, that benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
School & Youth Programs. Last year, students in the Georgia Chapter
area raised $663,000 to fight blood cancers like leukemia and provide
services for patients and their families. We at Roswell High School
exceeded our goal of $10,000, and raised over $15,000! This year, our
school is committed to help raise even more, so we ask you to please
assist our cause by making an online donation to help reach our
school’s fundraising goal of $20,000!!! It’s easy!

For more information on The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the School
& Youth Programs, please visit www.lls.org and
www.schoolandyouth.org/ga.

If you would like to help us towards our goal, would you please
consider donating online?

The link is:

http://ga.sy.llsevent.org/RoswellHighSchool



To donate, click the red "Donate Now" button. You can indicate the
student, teacher or classroom to credit for your donation. When you
donate, you will automatically receive a tax deductible receipt to
submit to your company's matching gifts program.

If everyone gives a little, we can accomplish a lot! We can beat
cancer together!

Thank you so much for your help! Your donations are funding
revolutionary discoveries in cancer research and treatment.

Also, if you know any others who would be willing to help, please feel
free to forward my email!

Thank you for helping in the fight against cancer!

Sincerely,

Christina Archer

Archer's Annual Pre-Trick-or-Treat Party!

Join us for the Archers' annual Pre Trick-or-Treating Party on Halloween night, October 31!  Come on over and have some chili and hot dogs, wine, beer, and soft drinks to get you ready for a fun night of Trick-or-Treating!  The party starts at 5:00 at 550 Lakemont Court.

If everyone can sign up to bring something that would be great!  It is also a BYOB party for wine and beer (and any other adult beverages!)  If anyone needs to drop off their item early, please text Gail on 404 663 7155 or Dave 404 663 6851 so we can set that up.

Hope to see everyone there!  Thank you to the Archers for hosting again!!

We have a sign up sheet for items to bring to the party through Sign-Up Genius.  We will send out the sign up genius invitation following this email.  Please go on and sign up to bring something to the party!

We can send out the final list next week and see if anything is still needed at that time.

Thanks!

The Social Committee

How to prepare for the Lakemont adult social:

1. Keep your calendar clear for Saturday night, October 6th.

2. Book a sitter.

3. Bring your beverage of choice.

4. Bring a comfy chair.

The party will begin at 7 on the Lakemont Drive cul de sac and food will be provided compliments of the Lakemont Homeowners' Association.  We'll have the tiki torches lit waiting for you!

See you then!

Lakemont Social Committee

Annual Pumpkin Decorating October 13th

Usher in the halloween season! Come join the Flamer's on October 13th, 3 to 6 pm ,and get ready to paint, glitter and otherwise bedazzle your pumpkin. Pumpkin pie size pumpkins provided.Cider and make your own fall snacks will be on hand as well. In light of our BOOMING preschool population, mini carnival games will be set up for the wee ones!

Roswell Referendum Information

Hi everyone,

Please see the email/information below from Tom Pratt, Chairman for the Citizens for Roswell's Bonds.

Over the years we have all thought about how nice it would be for our kids and the Roswell Rec programs to have turf fields to play on. Well, that opportunity has arrived!

Roswell voters will decide on November 6 whether to approve $14.7 million in bonds for recreation improvements, public safety and transportation for our community. If approved by voters, the bonds will fund a number of projects across the City, including:

• Synthetic turf fields (up to 4 fields) - $2 million
• Holcomb Bridge/400 Interchange improvements - $6 million
• A replacement of Fire Station #4 - $1.5 million
• Eves Road multi-use path and bike lanes - $1.2 million
• Holcomb Bridge multi-use trail (segment 4) - $1.5 million
• Adult Recreation Center upgrades including a therapeutic pool - $2.5 million

The City's tax rate will not increase because of the bonds.

It is very important that as many people as possible are made aware of this oportunity to improve our City.

Please forward this e-mail on to as many contacts as you can to inform them of the bond issue. The impact this bond will have on the City of Roswell and its athletic programs cannot be overstated. More information can be found at http://www.roswellgov.com and from the attached PDF.

Thank you for your help in educating the citizens of Roswell.

If you have any questions, please let me know. If any of you would like to help with the awreness campaign, let me know that as well.

 

Thank you for your help.

Regards,

Tom

Chairman

Citizens for Roswell's Bonds

Roswell Referendum Fact Sheet
Roswell voters will decide on November 6, 2012 whether to approve $14.7 million in bonds for transportation, public safety and recreation improvements for our community. If approved by voters, the bonds will fund a number of projects across the city, including:

•   Holcomb Bridge/400 Interchange improvements - $6 million
  
•   A replacement of Fire Station # 4 - $1.5 million
  
•   Eves Road multi-use path and bike lanes - $1.2 million
  
•   Holcomb Bridge Road multi-use trail (segment 4) - $1.5 million
  
•   Adult Recreation Center upgrades including a therapeutic pool - $2.5 million
  
•   Synthetic turf fields (up to 4 fields) - $2 million
  
  Property Tax Rates Will Not Increase
  
  Property tax rates will not increase because of the bonds. The City is able to make these investments in the community within the current property tax rate.
  
  Because of the City’s conservative fiscal policies over the years, it has been awarded a AAA bond rating. What this means for the City is that Roswell can borrow money at very low interest rates. By incurring debt to complete this small list of projects, the City is taking advantage of the time value of money, which means the interest on the money we are borrowing is cheaper than the inflation on the cost of construction to build the projects.
  
  According to the requirements of the bonds, the projects must be 85 percent complete within three years. This means the projects being paid for by the bonds will be completed within three to five years of the bonds being issued.
  
  The Projects
  Holcomb Bridge/400 Interchange improvements - $6 million
  These improvements are a continuation of the City’s efforts to improve traffic flow and safety at this busy interchange that handles 70,000 cars daily. This step involves a series of projects that will further improve mobility and safety.
  
  Fire Station # 4 Relocation - $1.5 million
  The City of Roswell needs to replace fire station #4 which is currently located at 1601 Holcomb Bridge Road and services all homes and businesses within a 2 mile radius of the station. The current station is in poor structural condition and does not meet the current needs of the fire department. It was built in the early 1980s when fire trucks were much smaller and lighter. Today’s fire trucks are larger, weigh more, and do not easily fit into the older building. The station will also provide more useful space for the day-to-day operations of the fire crews assigned to that station.
  

Eves Road Multi-use Path & Bike Lanes - $1.2 million
This project will develop a complete street, connecting neighborhoods along Eves Road to River Eves Elementary School, the Post Office, the Chattahoochee riverfront and the back entrance to East Roswell Park. This project is part of the Roswell Loop – a trail system connecting City schools and parks.

Holcomb Bridge Road Multi-use Trail – $1.5 million
The construction of this multi-use trail will connect the Horseshoe Bend subdivision to Holcomb Bridge Middle School and its facilities. Residents will be able to walk to the school once the trail is completed. This project will also connect City trails that are already in place and will eventually connect to Garrard Landing. Residents will also be able to walk or ride their bicycles to shopping, the middle school, and East Roswell Park.

Adult Recreation Center Upgrades - $2.5 million
This project will add a therapeutic indoor pool to the City’s Adult Recreation Center located at 830 Grimes Bridge Road. The City will offer aquatic, therapeutic, health and wellness programs primarily to Adult Recreation Center participants. The therapeutic pool will enhance and complement the existing fitness programs offered at the Adult Recreation Center.

Synthetic Turf Fields (up to 4 fields) - $2 million
The City is looking to replace up to 4 grass soccer/football/lacrosse fields with synthetic turf. Synthetic fields will allow the City to provide a safe playing surface and a more consistent schedule of outdoor athletic programs with less program interruptions because of field conditions due to weather. The fields also cost less to maintain and have an environmental benefit in that they do not require chemical treatment or watering. Synthetic fields will also allow Roswell to host athletic tournaments which will have a significant economic impact to the community.

On November 6, the ballot will read:
_____ YES _____ NO SHALL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $14,700,000.00 BE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF ROSWELL, GEORGIA TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES INCLUDING TRAFFIC MITIGATION, FACILITY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES, INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, SIDEWALKS, MULTIUSE TRAILS AND SAFETY RELATED STREET IMPROVEMENTS; TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF REAL AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR RECREATIONAL FIELDS AND PARK FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT RELATED THERETO; AND TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DESIGN AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF A FIRE STATION TOGETHER WITH FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT RELATED THERETO?

For more in-depth information on the November 6th referendum, please visit
www.roswellgov.com/bonds 

Save the dates!

Who is ready for the Fall?!

We wanted to put out a couple of save the date reminders for some fun things we have planned in October.

October 6 - Fall Adult Social
October 13 - Pumpkin Decorating/Halloween Games/Mini Haunted Trail

More details to follow!

Lakemont Social Committee
Beth & Maura

Getting ready for the 4th!

It's that time, Lakemont, so get out your red, white and blue and get ready for some patriotic fun!  

Anyone interested in donating to the Roswell Fire Department, who has always been so good to us over the years in donating their time and energy to our celebration, please contact Beth Jacquin.  Or just bring your donation to the picnic and we will collect all of the contributions!

Now get ready for some fun!!  

Here is the line up:

10-10:30 Parade! (it will begin in the Lakemont Dr. cul-de-sac) Come on over and decorate anything you have with wheels!

11:15 Fire Truck Fun

12:15'ish Picnic and Talent Show

Last names beginning with letters A-I:  please bring a side dish (mac and cheese, salad, beans, etc)

Last names beginning with letters J-Z: please bring a main dish (fried chicken, hot dogs, grilled meat, etc)

Lemonade, water and dessert provided by the Lakemont Homeowners Association.  The ever popular ice cream truck will be making another appearance - so you won't want to miss that!

Don't forget your chairs, optional beverages and sunscreen. Swimsuits may be a consideration as there will be water!

We hope to see you all there!

We need your help!

Here's a little note from Jeff Flamer - 

Friends, neighbors, countrymen,

It is time again for the Lakemont Dam clean up, that means clearing brush, trimming along the dam, taking limbs out to the street for pick up, and making way for mowing behind the dam.

All are invited this Saturday, June 23rd at 9 am, bring your gloves and your favorite trimming tool, I will bring the chainsaw, if we could get at least 2 people with trimmers that would be great. I will acquire a trailer to haul out debris (thanks to Frank).

I think with enough hands we could knock it out in the morning, the weather is supposed to be beautiful so see you there. If you can help out please respond to Jeff at jflamer@charter.net, so I can have an idea of how many hands we have.

Jeff Flamer

Lakemont Homeowners' Meeting Today!

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder, there will be a Lakemont Homeowners' Association Meeting today:

Sunday, June 10th
4:30 pm
Sheridan's driveway - 535 Lakemont Ct.

Please bring your own lawn chair.  All questions and concerns are welcome!

Also, don't forget, if you haven't already paid your Homeowner's dues, you can bring them to the meeting today!

See you all there!

Friday Night Fun!

Come join us to celebrate the last day of school and to kick off the summer, Friday May 18th!

We have something fun for everyone.  Join the dad's and kids for their annual camp out on the dam.  Dad's and kids of all ages are welcome!  Everyone is heading over to the dam late afternoon to set up their tents and get ready.  There is going to be fishing, food and fun camp side ghost stories.

And for the ladies of Lakemont - we are having a girl's night out at Kathleen Foit's house (560 Lakemont Ct.) at 7:00 pm.  There will be light snacks provided, all you have to do is bring your favorite beverage and come join the fun!  We thought it would also be a great opportunity for you to clean out your cupboards and have a canned food drive.  We will bring all of our donations to the North Fulton Charities.

Hope to see you all there!

If you have any questions, please contact the social committee.

Kathleen Foit - 770.518.8279
Beth Jacquin - 678.242.8900
Maura Roberts - 770.587.4343

Let's give a shout out!

Let's all say a special thanks to Susan Gomez, Carey Grucza, and Theresa Schulte for making our front entrance look beautiful!  We all know what a big job that is and what an important job it is!  We truly appreciate your hard work and putting in your time and effort.  It looks fantastic!  Keep up the good work girls!

Also, be on the lookout for some fun neighborhood events coming up!

Girl Scout Cookies!!!

I know everyone probably started their New Year's diet this week, but who can resist girl scout cookies?!  We have three girls scouts in the neighborhood this year - Kelly Foit, Sarah Schulte and Julia Daniels.  So be on the look out for our favorite girl scouts selling those yummy cookies (at least they won't be here for a couple of months right?)!  They will be knocking on your door starting tomorrow!  And I know they would appreciate it if, instead of buying all of our cookies from one girl scout, we shared the wealth a little!

Thanks and good luck to the girl scouts!