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SLV Board of Directors
Sets Date for Annual Meeting

Opportunity to Vote Electronically and by Telephone

The Annual Meeting of the Members of
Savannah Lakes Village POA, Inc. (SLVPOA)
will be held at 6 p.m. November 16, 2017 at the Recreation Center.

There will be three Board of Directors’ positions seated at this meeting with each having
a three-year term.

The SLV Nominating Committee for the 2017 Board of Directors election has determined that the five candidates that submitted
applications for the three vacating positions on the SLV Board of Directors in November are qualified with the necessary
experience and their names will appear on the ballot:
Charles H. (Chuck) Cook • Russell (Russ) Dickinson • William (Bill) Hartz • Pete Nico • Ray Tarnosky

In reviewing these applicants, the Nominating Committee considered
the following qualification criteria:

• An indicated interest by the applicant in serving the best interest of all SLVPOA Members regardless of personal interests
or agenda.

• Previous experience, training, etc. that relate to Board duties or prior service through committee work, volunteer efforts,
and similar contributions.

• A stated commitment by the applicant to devote the necessary time required to serve the duties as a member of the Board.
• An understanding and acceptance by the applicant of the responsibilities and authorities of the Board, the SLVPOA

management, and the various committees of the SLVPOA.
The SLV Election Committee is pleased to offer eligible voters the opportunity again this year to vote electronically or by
telephone. More information on the voting process will be communicated to all eligible voters prior to the voting period that

begins on October 9, 2017.

Candidate Bios

We encourage you to learn all you can about the five BOD candidates before casting your vote.
Therefore, the following is a brief bio, candidacy statement and conflict of interest disclosure

information provided by each candidate.

Charles H. (Chuck) Cook

Chuck was elected to the SLV Board of Directors in 2011 and has served as corporate secretary and
liaison to the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for the past six years. He initiated the creation of the
PAC in 2011 and, at the board’s request, served as its first chair.

As a long-term public employee with the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1970 to 2003,
Chuck has a special interest in governmental and public affairs, and has taken the lead in a number
of projects on behalf of SLV. These include completion of a thorough study of possible incorporation
of the village as a municipality; development of an annual property tax calculator for all home and lot
owners; issuance of registration and voting information preceding the 2012, 2014 and 2016 general
elections; identification of legal issues that are creating significant delays in the sale of properties from
the county’s Forfeited Land Commission, including the drafting of remedial legislation that was passed
by both houses of the state legislature and signed by the Governor during its 2014 session; preparation of board statements for the
public hearings before the county council on proposed budget and fee ordinances; and issuance of regular messages to property
owners and the board on the status of various public issues, and how they may affect village residents.

Candidate Bios

In addition, Chuck covers county school board meetings for the McCormick Messenger and has written more than 275 articles,
editorials and book reviews for the paper since 2006.

His professional and managerial work with USDA provided Chuck with an eclectic background that fully utilized his BA in
economics and graduate work in public administration. As Deputy Administrator for Management with the Office of International
Cooperation and Development, Chuck was responsible for all agency administrative activities. As Director of the joint USDA/
Department of the Interior Agriculture and Water Project in Saudi Arabia, Chuck was responsible for a variety of agricultural
research, and soil and water projects funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water. He also directed USDA staffs responsible
for planning and evaluation, information management, and labor-management relations.

Chuck and his wife, Ellen, have been SLV property owners since 1991 and residents since 2004. He is an avid golfer, although
his playing time and handicap have moved in opposite directions since his election to the board. He is a former SLV MGA
champion, and club and senior club champion at Patuxent Greens Country Club in Laurel, Maryland, where he also served as the
club’s first elected Chair of the Board of Governors.
• Statement of Candidacy: “I seek reelection to the board to continue and complete those projects and activities that are essential
to the growth and financial viability of SLV. This includes bringing a new developer to the village who will purchase the peninsula
properties and the 1950 properties in the county’s Forfeited Land Commission, and approval of realistic budgets and fees that will
meet our financial needs, and allow us to retain and attract new residents.”
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information as Reported by Candidate: None

Russell (Russ) Dickinson

Russ was born and raised in Canada. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1975 with a
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Following graduation, he hired into Dow Canada as a process control
engineer and later as the corporate data center manager. Transferring in 1992 to The Dow Chemical
Company in Midland, Michigan where he led teams in developing business information technology
strategy for manufacturing operations across many business lines. Russ retired in 2009 after 34 years to
establish his own consulting business providing support for design of manufacturing operations systems
in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Kellogg Brown and Root.

Russ was first elected to the SLV Board in 2014. Before that he served on the Strategic Planning
Committee in different capacities and is currently the Board’s liaison to that committee. He has also served on the Golf Committee
and was the Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee for Governing Documents, the committee responsible for updates to our By-
Laws and Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.

Russ and Chris Dickinson have been married for 46 years with a son in Seattle and a daughter in Anchorage. They bought
Savannah Lakes Village property in 2006 and became permanent residents in 2011. His passion is boating, primarily on The Great
Lakes, whenever he can. He also pursues Bridge and golf.

His career in a large multi-national, exposure to a variety of cultures and breadth of business involvement, have afforded him
the opportunity to develop excellent people, leadership and business systems skills that would be an asset and compliment to SLV’s
leadership team.
• Statement of Candidacy: “Chris and I see SLV as a great place to live with potential for a very bright and prosperous future.
SLV’s success depends on growth but we must do so while maintaining the character and sense of community that we have all
come to appreciate. With my experience on the Board and various committees I have a very good understanding of the issues
and challenges SLV faces as well as the concerns and needs of our members. My career in business systems development for a
large multi-national has provided me with a breadth of business, technical, people and leadership skills. I know how to work with
people from many disciplines and persuasions. I want to continue serving as one of your SLV Board of Directors to continue in
shaping SLV’s future and help ensure that we become the premier adult community in the Southeast. I believe I have the breadth
and depth of skills, and a demonstrated commitment to help make that happen. I am committed to a constructive and purposeful
working relationship between the board, our POA leadership and SLV members. I believe in transparency, decisions based on
data, and active engagement with all our members. I know I have the experience, the skills and the commitment to see Savannah
Lakes Village become what it can be.”
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information as Reported by Candidate: None

Candidate Bios

William (Bill) Hartz

Bill grew up in South Jersey and then moved with his family in his sophomore year of high school to
Pittsburgh – 1973. That’s right, just before the Steelers went on a Super Bowl run of 4 titles in 6 years.
Helped make that adjustment easy! After graduating with a degree in Math from Allegheny College,
Bill worked his way through various types of insurance mediums, finally setting out on his own in 1999
forming an employee benefits consulting firm. Several of his colleagues joined Bill, culminating in a sale
of this start-up to a regional bank and its’ benefits division. A few years later Bill and 3 other teammates
acquired their firm back and built a large regional consulting firm. Fast forward to today, after the
subsequent sale to a larger regional bank. Bill is the Senior Vice President and Practice Leader of the
benefits division and manages the combined consulting team of 7 offices across PA, Upstate NY, and CT with $18MM in revenue,
2,200 clients and 70 teammates. While Bill travels between Pittsburgh and SLV, he has empowered several of his long-standing
and senior teammates to take over the governance role enabling Bill to enjoy the south more!
Bill and Susie (and their dog Stella of course!) were not the first of their family to move south. They followed Susie’s sister -
Carol Wieboldt (& Bob), and their eldest daughter Kimmy (living in Atlanta with Rob and our 2 granddaughters). Julie, their
youngest, had a brief stint in Atlanta but now resides in Denver. They encouraged both of their mothers to join them here –
Brandon Wilde and Wesley Commons, and we are now firmly entrenched in the south.
Bill and Susie purchased property in SLV in 1998 but didn’t build until 2007. Susie has firmly integrated herself into the
community while Bill enjoys his increasing time at home. Bill has a wide range of activities including maintaining a garden plot
(1st year harvest went well!), bike riding, cooking, golfing, boating, wine club, singing, hiking and sitting on the back deck
watching golfers navigate #2 at Monticello. Of course, they do love to travel too, hence the RV!
• Statement of Candidacy: “I am a candidate for the Board of Directors because I believe we are at a critical time in crafting
our future development. I bring a considerable amount of experience in the business world that was created and sustained on
building a fiscally responsible and viable operation, providing clear and concise direction through effective management and
communication, engaging and supporting teammates by considering alternate views and delegating roles and responsibility, and
defining success through accountability and satisfaction of our clients and teammates. I bring a fresh look to our community as I
haven’t had the pleasure of engaging in past decisions. We need to continue to expand the opportunities for everyone in the Village
– the newbies (Susie and me), the youngsters (Bob and Carol), and the youngest-at-heart (our pioneers).”
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information as Reported by Candidate: None

Pete Nico

Pete is a degreed mechanical engineer with a strong background in automotive Product Design,
Engineering and Program Planning. I am a “hands on” engineer who directs complex programs, leads
teams as small as 6 and as large as 450 and manages budgets in excess of $1.5 Billion. Global experience
leading projects in Australia, China and Germany. Experienced working projects from the middle to
the end and from the beginning to the end. I can jump in and get things done! Experienced team leader
who knows how to work with and motivate others who are not in a direct reporting relationship. Served
as secretary for our Lake Owners Board in Michigan.

My wife Denise and I moved to Savannah Lakes Village 2 years ago and I quickly became involved.
Strategic Planning Committee (2016 Secretary, 2017 Chair). ACC Dock Sub-committee (Chair). Thurmond Lake Sail and Power
Squadron (past Boating Activities Chair, currently Member at Large). Frequent attendee of Committees and BOD meetings.
Organized community wide boating events (“See the Lake”, “Fall Color Tour” and “The Great American Eclipse Cruise”) through
the Power Squadron.

We are building a growing network within the community allowing us to measure the pulse of community sentiment.
• Statement of Candidacy: “My vision for SLV is to become the shining jewel on the “freshwater coast” of South Carolina
creating a “gotta live here” destination.

“I bring an attitude of “let’s try it”. With a “let’s try it” attitude, we can make needed progress in a timeframe that supports our
growth and not miss opportunities to move forward. I bring a new perspective to the Board!

“How to accomplish the vision?
1. Develop a Growth Strategy. Knit together a strong, working coalition of our Real Estate and Building Partners all pulling
together to market, sell and develop this community. I will lead a BOD/POA level plan that focuses on what is needed and
where to begin.
2. Develop a plan for people to stay in SLV. I will lead a BOD/POA level plan that outlines housing options and services and
provides incentives for builders and service providers to grow their products in SLV. Housing and maintenance options
along with expanded health services are what makes it possible for residents to remain in SLV.
3. Establish clear goals and objectives for community performance. Goals must include maintenance and financial payback

Candidate Bios

for improvements and upgrades as priorities. To understand if we are making real progress and getting a return on
investments, measurements are essential to manage and monitor the operations. Focus on operating efficiency, better
delivery of needed services and more cost effective maintenance. The golf courses are beautiful and our other facilities
should be as well. I will lead a BOD/POA level plan to establish performance goals, a facilities maintenance and upgrade
plan to support growth and a stronger partnership with the county.
“Pete Nico will be your voice and your representative on the Board, building and pursuing plans necessary to accomplish the
vision.”
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information as Reported by Candidate: None

Ray Tarnosky

Ray and his wife Billie are both from the AuGres, Michigan area, have been married for 51 years,
have two children and eight grandchildren who visit regularly and enjoy the lake and the golf course.
Ray and Billie discovered Savannah Lakes Village while living in Atlanta, bought their lot in 1997,
visited frequently and then built their retirement home in 2008.

After graduating from high school in 1963, Ray attended General Motors Institute in Flint, MI
for two years, then transferred to and graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo,
MI in 1968 with Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Ray did MBA work at Virginia Tech in
Blacksburg, VA.
Ray started his working career in 1968 with Saginaw Steering Gear Div of GM as an Industrial Engineer in training. Over
the next 40 years Ray held various engineering and manufacturing positions with responsibility for Quality Assurance, Product
Design, Industrial, Mechanical and Facility Engineering teams. Based in Conyers, GA, Ray was promoted to Vice President
of Engineering in 1992 and over the last 16 years of Ray’s engineering career he led the engineering transformation of Lithonia
Lighting which included the construction of 600,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities in Mexico, over $100 Million in
Capital Projects to meet capacity, cost reduction and consolidation of manufacturing facilities objectives. As part of the senior
management team Ray worked with other VPs in the areas of Finance, Information Systems, Purchasing, Materials Management
and Human Resources to bring to the company Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Engagement and other improvement
programs.
Since retiring to SLV in 2008, Ray has served as President of the Men’s Golf Association, Chairman of Community Services
for two years and Secretary of the Men’s Club at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Most recently, Ray has served two years as
Treasurer of the BOD and four years as President of the SLV, BOD.
• Statement of Candidacy: “I am a BOD candidate because after serving six years on the BOD and being a part of many
significant accomplishments there is still so much to do. Our community is in sound financial position including reinvesting millions
of dollars in property and amenities. We have prepared for significant growth through the joint efforts of the BOD, the Staff,
Standing Committees and Employees yet there is still so much to do.
“As a Board Member I will continue to work with all to drive Village growth, increases in property values and long term
financial stability. I am committed to the following key management objectives:
• Exceptional leadership with a vision for growing the village in new and creative ways
• Efficient and Effective Operations with community input and evaluation
• Engaged Employees through development, training and involvement
• Transparency and openness in all we do
“If you believe as I do that the strengths of SLV can be developed with progressive leadership and that the future of SLV is
promising, I would appreciate your vote to allow me to continue to serve the community and help make it happen.”
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Information as Reported by Candidate: None

THE MACK

OCTOBER AT THE MACK 2017 for each day, 1:30 and 3:30. Tickets are $22 and are available in
our Artisans Gallery Shop. Enjoy a variety of delicious savory
www.mccormickarts.org / 864-852-3216 / [email protected] and sweet items as well as a tour of the historic site. A very
THE BEAUTIFUL TEMPERATURES and autumn colors special thank you to Kibby Schipper for gracious allowing us to
will begin to settle on our quaint community this month. Join enjoy the site.
us for the Skip Shelton Studio Artists Reception on Friday,
October 6 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the McCormick Arts Council. Sundays at Four returns to our community this month, be
This exhibit will be featured at The MACK in October. Local sure to purchase your season tickets. All youth attendees are
artist Skip Shelton was well-known throughout upstate South welcome at no fee.
Carolina for his exceptional art skills with murals, portraits,
landscapes, sign making and most any project that involved Art Instruction Community Threads
his painting talents. He also taught art classes and even after with Pat Meyers returns for October, 2017
his passing in 2013 many of his protégées still meet weekly at
the Greenwood Art Center thanks to Skip’s wife Shirley who Tuesday Class Dates: October 3, 10, 17 Wednesday, October 11, 9am-4pm
now manages the studio. The group’s goal is to continue Skip’s Thursday Class Dates: October 5, 12, 19 Thursday, October 19, 9am-4pm
passion and theirs – artistic expression through painting. The 3 Week Class / Tuesday / 1:00 - 3:30 Thursday, October 26, 9am-4pm
group well represents the talent of Greenwood, SC. $45 Members / $50 Non-Members Regular and Open Sew Session
This class will offer basic art meet at Hickory Knob State Park.
The Skip Shelton Studio artists are adept in a variety of elements, with a focus on acrylic Bring your project and supplies
mediums and subjects. It is in that spirit that we present the art and watercolor compositions. to enjoy a day of sewing and
talents of the Skip Shelton Studio Artists. The live music for This is an ideal class for beginners sharing. We will have our scrap
the evening will be presented by Matt Miller, also a Greenwood and intermediate students bins available if you would like to
native. wishing to continue regular make fun and easy blocks for our
art programming. All students donation quilts. If you are new
The MACK High Tea returns on Tuesday, October 10 are encouraged to review the to the area, or just want to know
and Wednesday, October 11 at the John Albert Gilbert supply list online and available by more about Community Threads,
M.D. House, also known as Bordeaux Hall and is a historic request in the office. Students are please contact Belinda at
home located in McCormick County, South Carolina. It encouraged to bring your own [email protected],
was completed about 1867, and is a two-story, wood frame, images. or call 843-860-5403.•
weatherboard sheathed, I-house embellished with Greek
Revival style decorative elements. The Dr. John Albert Gilbert
Home is listed in the National Register. There are two seatings

You are cordially invited to attend the Award Ceremony During the Luncheon
SHINING EXAMPLE AWARD
Women in Business Luncheon
The Shining Example Award is a McCormick County Chamber
Thursday, October 26, 2017 Award spotlighting women who exemplify the County’s “Best
11:00am - 1:00pm and Brightest.” The recipient is selected by city, county and
Location: The Good Shepherd Catholic Church Life Center chamber representatives to recognize individuals who best
1401 Greenwood Highway (Route 221) express passion and caring across diverse interest groups.
McCormick, SC 29835 Among the key qualities of the recipient are: dedication,
Ticket Cost - $25.00 drive, and positive motivation to promote the county’s vision,
Reservation required to guarantee a seat tourism, education and foster cooperation by sharing resources.
Contact McCormick Co. Chamber of Commerce Outstanding contributions can be in the areas of : business,
at 864.852.2835 to reserve your seat community service, arts and culture, education, tourism or in
Ticket Purchase Deadline - October 20, 2017 general contributions to improve McCormick County quality of
life.
MEET DR. ARLENE PRINCE WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Director for Business Development The Award of Excellence is given by nomination to a woman in
and Special Programs - South Carolina business who is a leader advocating and advancing McCormick
Department of Transportation County business, economic growth and quality of life. In
A native of McCormick County, Dr. Prince partnership with McCormick County the areas of emphasis
received her doctorate degree in Public Administration from are: business, culture, and heritage. The ultimate goal is
Union Institute & University. Dr. Prince works with Federal promote our natural resources to stimulate more tourism and
and State civil rights programs including programs supporting public and private investment. Candidates can be business
small, disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses. owners, community leaders or educators. Award winners are
exceptional role models who encourage and assist new business
startups and growth, and most importantly encourage citizens
and businesses to support innovation and reach their full
potential.•

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Friends of the Library (FOL)

by PAT SALISBURY
SAVANNAH LAKES, LEND Me Your
Eyes. I Have Come to Praise the FOL!

Who are these people who give so much
of their time to help the McCormick
Library?

Well, did you see the Eclipse
Presentation? That was scheduled and
paid for by this group.

Have you seen the book kiosks around
the village? FOL paid for these, stationed
them in prominent places and replenished
the boxes when needed.

The Friends of the Library raised money
for the Library playground area and
equipment. And, theyhelp run Books On
Main.

Stay tuned and I will tell you much
more. And maybe you may want to join
us.•

First Citizens Contributes
to Scholarship Endowment

by DAWN LEWIS,
Public Information Coordinator
FIRST CITIZENS BANK recently
made a contribution to the Piedmont
Technical College Foundation. Funds
will be used for a scholarship awarded
annually, in their name, to a deserving
student. Pictured are, from left, Fran
Wiley, assistant vice president for
development and Jerry Stevens, senior
vice president and market executive
at First Citizens. The two scholarships
of $750 each are available to residents
of Greenwood, Saluda, McCormick,
Edgefield, Laurens or Abbeville
counties. •

SavannahShorelines.com • October 2017 • 11

SLV WINE CLUB

The SLV Wine Club Holds a Tailgate Party THE SLV WINE Club celebrated the start of another
great College Football Season with a “Tailgate
by TOM HUBER Party” at the River Grille on Saturday, September 2.
Attendees were encouraged to wear colors in support
of their favorite college or university; and the dining
room was decorated with banners, centerpieces and
tablecloths representing many of our favorite college
football teams.

Chef John Caswell and his team did another
excellent job in preparing a wonderful dinner menu
complete with appetizers, salad and dessert; and, of
course, there was a great selection of five different
wines that received many compliments from the
attendees.

For those of you not familiar with the SLV Wine
Club, it is a SLV sanctioned organization that
holds four events a year, usually the first Saturday
in March, June, September and December. The
events are planned by members who volunteer to be
Trustees, who then form a committee and decide on
a theme, pick out the wines and food, and provide
room and table decorations to go along with their
theme. The events are always a lot of fun, with good
food, good wine and good fellowship. New members
are always welcome! Call me if you are interested
in joining; my telephone number is in the SLV
Membership Directory.•

LORENZO’S WINE CELLAR

A New Push for is an unregu1ated term. complexity and added notes “climate reactionary.” Growth
The federal government has of aroma. Old vines personify of the older vines is more
Old Vines no policy on this matter. wine as time in a bottle. The uniform and grape ripening is
Basically, it’s an honor system, complexity and depth from more consistent.
by LARRY RUSSO although the generally- wines in this age of old vines
WINE LOVERS KNOW accepted industry standard cannot be duplicated in young Oregon’s experimental
that the age of their wine for an old vine is a minimum vineyard wines. In theory, the plantings date back over
(indicated by its vintage) is age of 35 years. (My own vines’ root systems absorb half-a-century and are still
a key factor in its selection. definition of “old vine” more of the soil profile over being researched. Some of
Well how about the age of the increases with my own age.) time, adding more aroma, the subject white wines are
vine that grew those grapes? flavor and depth to the wine. Gewurztraminer, Riesling,
...almost as important. A new Using the 35-year criteria, Pinot Blanc, Semillon and
promotion for an old standard Oregon vineyards planted in Wine makers are stimulated Pearl of Casaba. The oldest
has come to life in Oregon. the 1980’s are reaching old- by working with an older Pinot Noir vines are a mix of
vine status today. The ravages block of grapes, knowing Wadenswill, Pommard and
Old vines thrive in Oregon’s of time aside, these gnarly old the wine growing history of Coury Clones which may be
climate, more so than in any stalwarts prevail. Winemakers the site and how that history descendents from a “suitcase
other area of the United almost universally praise can translate into a better cutting” smuggled out of
States, including California’s, the wine they produce, in quality wine. Old vines have France many years ago.
which were planted before spite of their low yields and provided consistent quality
them. The terms “old vine,” lower disease tolerance. Are through both dry growing Perhaps the most famous
“ancient wine” or “original the wines produced by these seasons and bloat-prone wet old vine discovery in Oregon
vine” on a label of US wine old vines worth the hassle? harvests. These vines seem is Zinfandel, from a vineyard
Winemakers list the following much more concerned with named “The Pine” which
attributes as rationals for what is happening below the dates back to the 1890’s. It
the additional effort: extra ground than above, when was planted by an Italian
dimensions in aroma and it comes to climatic events. stone mason named Louis
texture, as well as greater Younger vines are much more
Article continued on page 29

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GARDEN OF THE MONTH

McCormick Garden Club Begins

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HE McCORMICK GARDEN Club is selling beautiful “live
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB

by JUDY LORIER

THE SLV OUTDOOR Adventure Club sponsored a what we were doing there as the canal is their territory. Oh
kayak trip down the Augusta Canal on September 13, well, we just came for a short time. What a great way to
2017. We were grateful that the weather was beautiful as visit with fellow kayakers, relax and be at peace with our
it was the day after hurricane Irma came to visit us and environment.
moved on. The sun was out and gentle breezes prevailed.
We worked up an appetite after two hours on the water,
We started at the Savannah Rapids Park and ended at and the group returned to the Savannah Rapids Park for a
Lake Olmstead, a 5.3 mile paddle. It was an easy paddle picnic.•
with the current helping us move (no, we did not paddle Future outdoor recreation events include:
through any rapids). Founders Day Hike - October 14, 2017
Bike ride along the Augusta Canal - October 28, 2017
The landscape was lush and beautiful, laden with water
flowers and lots of wildlife. The wildlife seemed to wonder

Join the the trestle and then back to highway 7 to participate in this event, the more the
Founder’s Day Hike Fun where we will walk up the hill to Kibby merrier. We hope to have a lot of people
Shipper’s guest house and enjoy the join us to support the SVRT!
by LANA STEARNS Founders Day festivities. The SVRT
OVER 60 PEOPLE were at the Board will provide hot dogs, cold drinks We want to remind you that the SVRT
Savannah Valley Railroad Trail (SVRT) and homemade ice cream. When you is made up solely of volunteers. These
Founders Day Hike last October. Let’s have had a chance to eat, enjoy yourself, dedicated people keep the trail clean and
see if we can increase that number on etc. you can walk back down to the trail nice for all of us to enjoy. Because the
October 14, 2017. and continue on to Huguenot at your SVRT depends on donations to function,
leisure. please bring your wallets or put some
The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) money in your pocket to place in the
will be hiking from the Huguenot You do not have to be an OAC member donation boxes at the trail heads or in the
Parkway trail entrance to the Trestle donation bottle or box at the Founders
Bridge. We will meet at the trailhead Day event when you get your hot dogs,
to the SVRT on Huguenot (just off etc.
of Route 7) at 10:45. We want to get
a group picture before we start down Please sign up in the black book at the
the trail. There is plenty of parking on Recreation Center by October 6 so that
both sides of the road. The hike from we can give the SVRT Board an idea of
Huguenot to the trestle and back is how many people will be coming. They
approximately 3 miles. We will hike to want to be sure they have enough food
14 • October 2017 • SavannahShorelines.com for everyone.•

BOWLING just for the fun of it!

Susan Wilson, Fran & Dave Becker, June LeRow, David Flom, Carol Facteau, Sandy Granger, Jan Hogg

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SO, IT’S WEDNESDAY morning. game. PLUS INC.
You’ve got a couple of free hours and
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for you! How about just unwinding on Wednesdays and just want to log &
and playing a couple of games of in more bowling hours in this relaxed
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disappointing our teammates; but at just to see what this is all about? If FULLY
the same time, there’s always incentive nothing more, you’ll probably bump into INSURED
a neighbor or two. But then, who knows,
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GOLF COMMITTEE MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

October Golf Committee Update Rules Modernization Initiative

by JOHN RHOADS by FRANK COMPARATO
YOUR GOLF COMMITTEE expresses sincere APPRECIATION EVER SINCE THE first known written Rules of
for the amazing job that Nancy Kiernan has done in the development Golf in 1744, continuous revision and updating of
and coordination of the “Golf and Gather” events. Nancy has taken this the Rules has been one of the enduring traditions
group from a handful of players to consistently a playing group of 30-40 in golf.
players twice a month. Over 90% of the players stay for the camaraderie
of dining together. The players supporting Nancy deserve a big THANK- The Rules of Golf are normally revised in a
YOU from your course staff and your food and beverage staff. THANK regular four-year cycle that allows them to be
YOU!!!!!!!!!!! adapted in response to the ongoing stream of
Rules questions from golfers and officials. The
Continued thanks go to the “PACE OF PLAY” improvement players. You R&A and the USGA have announced a major set
all are doing great!!!!!!!! of proposed changes to the Rules of Golf to take
effect in 2019. These changes result from the
Procedures regarding the 150 yard Marker Posts in the fairway: 1. If your Rules Modernization initiative that began five
ball hits a post on a shot, you must play the ball where it ends up; 2. If you years ago in an effort to bring the Rules up to
are close enough to the post that it may interfere with your swing or stance, date to fit the needs of the game today. One of the
remove it, hit your shot and then REPLACE THE POST. guiding principles to the rules revision is:

Your Golf Course Maintenance Staff works hard to keep your courses “Revisions should be assessed with all golfers in
beautiful for your enjoyment. They have marked lines, not for anyone to mind, so that the Rules are easier to understand
cross, 30 yards from the green. Please refrain from driving carts into this 30- and apply not only for professionals and
yard area between the lines and the greens. This is not punishment, it is for elite amateurs, but also for beginners, high-
preservation. handicappers and typical club and recreational
golfers at all levels of play around the world.”
While we are on preservation, we need to scatter our carts when leaving It is in that spirit that I propose the following
the fairway to the cart paths.Even though we have had Special Rule Modernizationfor all MGA
substantial rain so far this season, having few egress Tournaments. I believe that these changes will be
points will contribute to soil compaction and eventually a major step forward.
stunt grass growth. Proposed Rule Amendments for
The SLV Member/Guest Tournament is scheduled MGA Tournaments:
for October 5-7. Some really good golf is played at • A ball sliced or hooked into the rough shall be
this Tournament. You can follow these folks, and you lifted and placed in the fairway at a point equal
will see some unbelievably excellent shots pulled off. to the distance it carried or rolled in the rough.
On October 28 the renowned SLV Couples (a.k.a. Such veering right or left frequently results
Divorce) tournament is played. If you haven’t signed up from friction between the face of the club and
yet, then give it a go. It’s great fun. the cover of the ball, and the player should not
The weather is cooling down and the fall back of Daylight be penalized for erratic behavior of the ball
resulting from such uncontrollable mechanical
Savings is approaching. Time to get out and get after it!!• phenomena.
• A ball hitting a tree shall be deemed not to have
THE 16TH ANNUAL Frank (Bob) White Memorial Golf Tournament hit the tree. Hitting a tree is simply bad luck and
sponsored by the Lutheran Men in Mission/Lutheran Church by the Lake has no place in the scientific game. The player
will be played Monday, October 30 at the Tara Golf Club. Entry fee is $65 should estimate the distance the ball would have
per player, $260 per team. Fee includes green and cart fee, two mulligans, traveled if it had not hit the tree and play the
adult beverage after play, dinner and door prizes. The event is limited to ball from there, preferably from a nice tuft of
the first 128 golfers to sign up and pay. All proceeds from the tournament grass.
go to support South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission as well as local • There is no penalty for a so called “out of
charities such as McCormick Children’s Home, Kinard Veterans Home in bounds.” If the penny pinching golf club had
Greenwood, McCormick County Helping Hands, and Lincolnton River of bought sufficient amount of land, this would
Life Program. Not one cent is retained by the Lutheran Church by the Lake; not occur. The golfer deserves an apology, not a
it all goes to support charity. To sign up, please contact Jim Lane at penalty.
864-525-6416 or [email protected], Eric Randall at 391-8022 • There shall be no such thing as a lost ball. The
[email protected], Bob Leonard at 391-4022, or the Lutheran Church missing ball is on or near the course somewhere
by the Lake at [email protected]• and eventually will be found and pocketed by
18 • October 2017 • SavannahShorelines.com someone else. It thus becomes a stolen ball,



and the player should not compound Chipping Contest “A special thank you to our loyal
the felony by charging himself with a customers for your continued support!”
penalty stroke. A FUN CHIPPING contest was
• If a putt passes over the hole without held at Monticello on September Ashley Moon
dropping, it is deemed to have 5, 2017. All proceeds went to the
dropped. The law of gravity holds that Hurricane Harvey relief fund. Ashley Brantley
any object attempting to maintain a Winners received a playing lesson
position in the atmosphere without with PGA Professional Gareth 128 S. Main Street, McCormick, SC 29835
something to support it must drop. The Edwards.
law of gravity supersedes the law of 864-852-0105
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• Same thing for a ball that stops on Merrills and Bruce Smith on GET NOTICED!
the brink of the hole and hangs there winning the chipping contest at
defying gravity. You cannot defy the Monticello. Merrills’ 30 yards chip Advertise in
law. shot bounced in and Smith’s chip
• Same thing goes for a ball that rims shot bounced out of a 55-gallon Shorelines Magazine’s
the cup. A ball should not go sideways. container.•
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inspire such comments as “You can
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three inches from the hole, because no
one wants to make a travesty of the
game.•

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE

(L - R) Carl Schwenk, Facility Maintenance Operator at the Recreation Center, assembles new Durawood Benches. Marsha Lusby and Suzie Kaeding admire new bench that Carl is
delivering to the courts. Jim Bailey (left) and Glenn Hefner (right) check out new benches when Carl Schwenke puts them into place on courts.

OCTOBER TENNIS/PICKLEBALL designed to evenly distribute weight, Congratulations this month to another
COMMITTEE UPDATE cannot rust, rot, split or warp and are SLV team who won the local GATA
impervious to water, termites, mildew, League and will be competing at the
by LANA SNELLGROVE chlorine and sunlight. They are built State Combo Tournament in Hilton
SOMETHING NEW AND exciting from durable recycled plastic “lumber.” Head on October 19-22. The 7.5
is always happening in the tennis Ladies 55+ Combo Team defeated the
and pickleball communities. This Four benches placed under each of Gatewood team by winning three of the
month players are excited about the the cabanas on the clay courts are a five season matches. Suzie Kaeding is
new Durawood Durable Dent-Saver joint project of the Tennis/Pickleball captain and Guinn Lane is co-captain
Benches. Our wooden benches have Committee and the POA. Costs were of the team. Other team members are
served us well; however, with daily split between the two. Thanks to Carl Chris Corn, Kathie Kase, Marsha Lusby,
court watering and constant use, they Schwenk, newly employed Facility Sally Perkins, Lisa Rowland, and Lana
needed to be replaced. The new benches, Maintenance Operator, who did a great Snellgrove.•
20 • October 2017 • SavannahShorelines.com job assembling the new benches. Players
are already using and enjoying them.

SavannahShorelines.com • October 2017 • 21

ROD & GUN CLUB

Savannah Lakes Rod & Gun Club and ending with dinner at 5:00 PM followed by our annual
Holds Summer Dinner Meeting business meeting. Please check your email for complete details.

by KEN WILES Those of you who may have missed the presentation or if
you just want to read the actual South Carolina laws, you
The SLV Rod & Gun might want to visit the South Carolina Law Enforcement
Club held their summer Division’s (SLED) website which is www.sled.gov/cwp.
quarterly dinner meeting aspx?MenuID=CWP. To find out how to obtain a CWP license,
August 19 at the River you may contact Mark Young, Wayne Schollenberger or Ken
Grille. The evening Wiles. You do NOT have to be a member of the Rod & Gun
Clubto apply for your CWP; however, we would welcome your
participation in our club.

began at 5:00 social
hour where old friends “REFUSE TO BE
and new members got A VICTIM”
(Above) acquainted and enjoyed
SLV Rod & Gun Club discussing all the issues by KEN WILES
members enjoying of the day. At 6:00 a
great dinner of pulled The SLV Rod & Gun Club presented
time at the pork, potatoes, green the NRA’s seminar, “REFUSE TO
River Grille. beans and desert was BE A VICTIM” on August 12 at NRA certified instructor Mark Young
(R) NRA certified served by Chef John
instructor and his staff. the SLV Recreation Center. The programis presented semi-
Mark Young

Over 60 attendees annually for all interested SLV residents, is very educational
listened to speaker and covers topics that include Home Security, Physical
Mark Young’s presentation of “So Now You Have A CWP” Security, Mental Preparedness, Travel Security, Personal
(CWP stands for Concealed Weapons Permit). Since we have Defense Devices and the Psychology of Criminals.
many members with a CWP license and several are new permit This award winning program is used by hundreds of federal,
holders, we considered it very important to inform everyone of state and local law enforcement agencies to assist in community
the South Carolina laws in laymen’s language. The presentation policing initiatives. This four-hour class is designed to provide
also covered the liabilities and possible consequences of your you with information and stimulate your thinking about safety.
actions with the use of a weapon. Active participation by the The participating residents enjoyed the presentation and gave it
membership made for a very interesting and lively evening. excellent reviews.
The next Rod & Gun Club event will be the 2017 Annual The course was taught by veteran NRA certified instructor
Picnic for members and guests. The date is Monday October Mark Young, who has been teaching this and several other
2 with activities beginning at our handgun range at 10:00 AM NRA courses for over 10 years.•

OUTDOORS | Nature

TWhehPaitedIsmoItn?t: the Atlantic Coastal Plain. “One unique feature is the Monadnocks,
by LEE BELANGER This plateau begins in New a Native American term for isolated hills
Master Naturalist Jersey, runs through the that defied erosion. Rocks in these hills
o you know middle of South Carolina
why the word covering one third of the can be over 300 million years old.”
“Piedmont” state, and ends in Alabama.
is common in The Piedmont is the largest Monadnocks, a Native fertility. It does hold fertilizer
this part of of the state’s six regions. American term for isolated and moisture, but compacts,
South Carolina? The word The others include the Blue hills that defied erosion. causing poor drainage.
“Piedmont” comes from Ridge Region, the Sandhill, Rocks in these hills can be Adding organic matter helps
the Latin “pedemontium,” the Inner Coastal Plain, the over 300 million years old. both drainage and nutrient
meaning “at the foot of Outer Coastal Plain and the content while allowing
the mountains.” In the Coastal Zone. The dense red clay oxygen to reach tender roots.
United States, it refers to a characterizing the region This stubborn red soil hides
geologic area in the eastern After leaving the is the result of water swept many minerals below in the
United States between the mountains in northwest from northern mountains, bedrock. They include a mix
Appalachian Mountains and South Carolina and entering from weathering acid of slate, schist, gneisses, and
the Piedmont, one notices crystalline rocks, and granite. The color red is iron
the many low rolling hills. chemical changes over many leaching from rocks below.
Many years ago, towering years. This soil consisting There were some attempts
mountains, over four miles of minute particles is low in
high covered this area.
One unique feature is the

22 • October 2017 • SavannahShorelines.com

to mine iron, but the clay itself was more profitable. By MUMC Craft Show & Cookie Factory
1987 clay pits brought over $38 million dollars. at the McCormick United Methodist Church

Mica, an almost transparent crystal, is another valuable 200 E. Gold St., McCormick, SC
mineral used today in viewing windows for experimental DATE: Saturday, October 14
high-temperature furnaces. Additionally when heated, it TIME: Bazaar Hours will be from 9am to 2pm
expands and breaks into lightweight vermiculite used in A wide variety of custom made jewelry, purses, baby quilts,
gardening. It is also a component of some concrete. cowl neck scarves, fused glass, baskets, dog clothing and
accessories, ornaments, frozen soups (PEO), pottery, book
Kyanite, another useful Piedmont mineral, is an signing - local author, and lots lots more.
ingredient in high-end ceramic brick. This bluish mineral The Cookie Factory will have a wide variety of homemade
has a high melting point. cookies, and other sweets.If you are hungry, the Men N
Ministry group will be grilling up Bratwurst, served with
Other deposit include Amethyst in Due West, Marble chips and a soft drink. Proceeds will be presented to The
in Gaffney, Copper in Abbeville, and quality quartz in Backpack Food Ministry of McCormick County.
Laurens used in electronics. The McCormick Garden Club will be taking orders

I must not forget gold, found in much of the Piedmont for Frazier fir wreaths.
including McCormick, which caused its own eastern gold Please Check out our website for all the details about this event:
rush, a topic for a future article. http://mccormickumc.org/mumc-craft-show-and-cookie-factory

The South Carolina Piedmont enjoys abounding
natural resources, used by previous generations for
survival. Native Americans used the ample wood for
homes, minerals for arrowheads, and water for survival.
These resources are also the reason many of us live here.•

What is on your mind?
E-mail Lee at [email protected]

SavannahShorelines.com • October 2017 • 23

DEVOTIONS

Making Sense of Saints

by REV. JIM KINSLER

every LANGUAGE IS A funny thing. We use words in an effort to communicate, but
frequently those very words bring confusion instead of clarity. One of the best
Welcome to examples of different interpretations of words happen to me when I was in sem-
Lutheran Church By The Lake inary. A good friend of mine, Michael Knudson, was missing his girl friend and
pining over the fact that she lived so far away in Iowa. I commented to Michael,
Highway 378 & Twelve Oaks Drive “Give her a ring.” I thought I was saying, “Give her a phone call.” He heard me
say, “Buy an engagement ring” which he went out and did that very afternoon.
Sunday Morning - 8:15 & 10:15am The good news is they are still happily married after thirty-seven years.
Sunday School Adults - 9:15am Church people often speak and hear words in different ways as well. When
these words have nuanced meanings, it can cloud rather than make understand-
Youth Fellowship Wednesday - 4:15pm ing clear. One of those words is “saint.”
Just last month on Sept. 4, Pope Francis canonized
Pastor Jim Kinsler Mother Teresa and she is now known as Saint Teresa of
864-391-3000 Calcutta. Saint in this sense is a very technical term used When these words
[email protected] in the Roman Catholic Church. They have a very arduous have nuanced
process of documenting miracles, examining the teachings,
“Building relationships with God and neighbors” and looking at the life of individual candidates for saint- meanings, it can
Good Shepherd Catholic Church hood. For Teresa, the focus of her ministry was on show- cloud rather than
ing mercy and helping the poorest of the poor. Sometimes make understanding
Invites you to attend services when we think about Saints like Teresa of Calcutta they clear. One of those
Wed & Fri - 9am words is “saint.”
Sat - 5 pm
Sun - 11 am can be perceived almost like “super Christians.” It is im-
portant to remember they too were people who were saved by the grace of God
The Rev. Robert Sayer, pastor through Jesus Christ. What set them apart was their response of faith, life, and
Confessions: Sat 3:30 - 4:30 commitment that is worth emulating.
Hwy 221 North, McCormick Another use of the word saint will be highlighted this month in many churches
with the celebration of All Saints Sunday.When saint is used in this context, we
852-4722 are thinking in a broader sense about all the people of God who have died. For
me, Revelation 7:9-10 paints this vivid picture, “9 After this I looked, and there
was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes
and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,
robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10 They cried out in a loud
voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to
the Lamb!”
The final use of saint is even more expansive in its scope and is used over sixty
times in the New Testament. It refers to all believers as saints. Paul greets the
church in Roman by saying, “To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be
saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Over and over again the word saint in the New Testament does not mean a “super
Christian,” but a committed Christian.
I think this is good news for all who strive to live faithfully, but sometimes fall
short. God’s holy KISS is this, “Keep It Simple Saints.” God’s love is sufficient
for you, share that love.•

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Savannah Lakes Village
and the McCormick area
Sunday Wednesday
9:45 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Kids Community Outreach have several places of
worship for community
10:45 am Morning Worship Kids Choir, Youth Service*
involvement and
Kids Church 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study spiritual needs.
Please reference the
6:00 pm Evening Worship 8:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Practice* advertisements included
on this page to learn more.
Royal Rangers, Mpact Girls*

Co-Pastors

Lanis J. Lewis & Terry K. Bonds

*Contact church office for summer schedule

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www.firstaglincolnton.org w [email protected]

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Pets of the Month

BREAKER

MY NAME IS Breaker and I am a 53 pound lap dog. I love to love and with a birthday of 1/9/16
I have lots of years ahead for snuggling and sloppy kisses. I am a high energy doggie and
would make the perfect companion should you get a hankering to take up jogging. And if
you want to pack a few treats for our run even better!

I am neutered, have all my shots and have a microchip just in case we get separated. I am
told I am pretty smart and look forward to learning new tricks and games. All I need is the
right teacher to love and learn with!

KAKES

THEY CALL ME “Kakes” as in “babykakes” – probably because I am the sweetest little kitty
you’d ever want to call your own. To be honest, I guess I am a bit shy but once we are properly
introduced let the petting and purring begin! I am still just a youngster with a birthday of
5/8/17 but I am already neutered (that was NOT fun!) and up to date with my shots. I love to
play and would be very happy to keep another kitty company and share a few adventures.
But if you want to keep me all to yourself we can go cutting up just the two of us. If you take
me home now, we can plan the holidays together!•

Please leave a message at 864-391-2349 or email us at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about our available dogs and cats.

SEASON LXXI

RYAN & RYAN AN EVENING WITH THE YOUNG IRELANDERS
“KICKIN’THE CLOUDS MOLLY RINGWALD Eight performers straight from the Emerald
AWAY” NOTICE: “Molly Ringwald is on Isle entertain with traditional Irish music,
A father and son piano duo song and dance. The Young Irelanders take
performing on two grand doctor prescribed vocal rest for the stage just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
pianos, Ryan & Ryan will March 2, 2018
present a beautiful combination of classic 3 months. As a result she must
and contemporary favorites. Don’t miss this KEITH JAMESON
concert on November 3, 2017. reschedule her performance.” A beloved Greenwood
native and widely-acclaimed
New show date will be January 12, 2018 opera tenor, Keith Jameson
You know her from the movies Breakfast comes home to the delight
Club, Pretty in Pink, and Sixteen Candles, of his faithful and plentiful
now hear Molly Ringwald deliver love- hometown fans! May 18, 2018
ly vocal renditions as she performs jazz
standards with her quartet in concert on
January 12, 2018.

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THE ANNIE MOSES BAND Individual tickets on sale now!
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PBS Special Christmas with the Annie Moses Visit our website:
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and folk music. December 5, 2017

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Shoes • Handbags • Jewelry Artisans Guild Gallery Shop

Bootery Inc. ~ Fine Ladies Footwear 115 S. Main Street • McCormick, SC 29835
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Call 864.229.1514
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