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SLV Events Committee Hosted Successful Fashion Show at River Grille by PATTY TRIDENTE SLV EVENTS COMMITTEE hosted a fashion show at the River Grille with 112 ladies in attendance. The show had fashions from Chico’s, WHBM and Soma. There were 12 amazing models that showed each outfit beautifully! 6 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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2024 McCormick Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards Luncheon by CHARLOTTE TALLENT CHA, TMP, CRME Executive Director O N WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, we held the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards Luncheon. Sixty plus attendees attended the luncheon held at the McCormick Methodist Church where a delicious lunch was catered by Visions and Dreams Special Events. All Public Safety Service Departments were invited to participate and attend the luncheon. The McCormick County Chamber wishes to thank these individuals who have given unselfishly to our community and honor all other members of the four public safety services who work diligently throughout each year. This year's Awards Presentation went to: Sgt. John Robert Coker, Sheriff's Department - received the Gold Medal of Valor Award. This is the highest award for bravery or heroism. Awarded in cases where a public safety official knowingly places his/her life in peril of death or serious bodily harm while saving or attempting to save the life of another who is clearly at risk. Deputy Heather Campbell, Sheriff's Department received the Bronze Medal of Valor Award. Awarded in situations during the course of an emergency, a public safety official Awards Presentation O N TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, WCTEL Board President, Wes McAllister presented a check for $3,500 to McCormick Helping Hands United. Present in the picture were WCTEL Account Services Representative Nayah Young, Wes McAllister, Helping Hands Thrift Store Manager Pat Kuech, Thrift Store volunteer Brenda Wideman, and Helping Hands Food Pantry Managers Dan Rego and Mary Davidson. demonstrates judgment, ingenuity, or performance at a level clearly exceeding the required and expected performance of his/her duties. Doris Williams & Jennifer Silvers, 911 Dispatchers received the Certificate of Valor Award for acts involving personal risk and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal, or ingenuity above what is normally expected in the performance of duty. The Chamber Valor Award Committee wishes to give a large call out of THANKS to this year's sponsors: • James Brady, patron and retired military • Terry and Denise Olson, patrons • Len and Teresa Fouch, patrons • Kenneth and Faye Puckett, patrons • McCormick Area Veterans Associations • McCormick County Republican Party • Clearwater Solutions • Wesley Commons • Lee Builders • Savannah Lakes Village • Little River Electric WCTEL Donates $3,500 to McCormick Helping Hands United: Check Presented by Board President Wes McAllister by DAN REGO 8 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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A Great Time For A Great Cause by CISCO TORRES O N FRIDAY, MAY 31st the SLV One Hit Wonders Softball Club participated in the Making May Miracles Charity Softball Tournament at the Riverview Park Complex in North Augusta. The event benefited the RECing Crew. The RECing Crew Special Leisure and Recreation Association is a non-profit organization and community partner with the United Way that was established in 2002 by the families and friends of those with disabilities to offer leisure and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities from the CSRA. These programs enhance the physical, emotional, and social growth of those that participate. Currently, there are 200+ amazing individuals, ranging in the ages from 6-88, that participate in one or more of the offered programs. The night was both to raise additional funds needed for the all-new Miracle League Field and to celebrate its opening. The field was created as a space for those with disabilities to play sports. Playing on grass isn’t easy for everyone.“The current rec fields have surfaces that aren’t very accessible for individuals with disabilities,” said Pamela Stickler who runs the organization behind the project. Uneven surfaces and ruts make it difficult for some to play on the field. She said the new field is a multipurpose, totally accessible field open to any special needs organization in the area. It has a synthetic turf surface, an accessible dugout, pavilion, and more. The night started off with some incredibly enthusiastic members of the RECing Crew playing a game on their old field as the new one was not quite ready, but as of this writing should be open for play. Prior to the softball action Dottie Torres & Sheila Layton presented a check for $1,000.00 to Pam Stickler. A special thanks goes out to SLV resident Carrie Gehlbach and Texas Instruments who matched our donated funds. SLV’s One Hit Wonders took to the field in their first game against the Aiken Seniors and the Wonders brought the 10 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
lumber as they throttled Aiken 25 - 8. Bob Capitani kept opposing hitters off balance all game mixing up his pitches and served notice that he was shutting down the middle on the first pitch of the game as he gloved a hard-hit line drive. He was backed up defensively all-around but most notably by Scott “The Hammer” Hammerton with some glovely work at 1st base. The Wonders then took on the Augusta Hitting Club in the final as they ignored the good-natured trash talking and countered the young legs of the North Augusta Police Department with some timely late inning hitting to win a close one. The Wonders fell behind early 10 – 0 but stormed back with the help of a towering home run to centerfield by Cisco Torres and a massive blast to left by Jimmy Zelgewicz. Going into the bottom of the 7th the Wonder still had a chance thanks to an ESPN Web Gem worthy grab by Len Fouch as he went up the 3rd base line battling the lights and making a spectacular over the shoulder catch. But, the Wonders came up short falling 17 – 15. It was a Great night for a great cause, and we are all so proud to have been able to do our part. To learn more about the RECing Crew please visit www.therecingcrew.com. Dottie Torres and Sheila Layton make check presentation to RECing Crew Director Pam Stickler As John Fogerty sang, it’s a brown eyed handsome man in Bob Capitani headed for home Tim Hasson at the plate SavannahShorelines.com • July 2024 • 11
IN 1764 THE FRENCH HUGUENOTS ARRIVED IN NEW BORDEAUX Commemorate the 260th Anniversary Of Huguenots Arrival Sunday, August 4, 2024 Huguenot descendants and friends will gather in the Chapel of the Governor’s School of Agriculture at John de la Howe School, 192 Gettys Rd., McCormick, SC. Registration is at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am. Speaker for this event is Mr. Tom Poland, wellknown author, journalist and speaker. Please bring your own picnic lunch which can be shared in the school cafeteria following the service. Who were the Huguenots? “The word Huguenot seems to be of unknown origin, it was applied by the Roman Catholics of France as a term of derision and offense to those who were not of their faith.” – this, according to an article by Lewis Perrin, entitled “THE SETTLEMENT OF THE HUGUENOTS AT NEW BORDEAUX” found in the Willington History Center. The article describes in detail the horrors of persecution faced by the French Protestants for their religious beliefs. Reverend Jean Louis Gibert was the Protestant religious leader who led the first group of 212 persons out of France in 1763, having begged England’s King George III for a grant of land in the New World for his “band of followers.” Located on the western bank of Little River in what was then Abbeville District in South Carolina ”…they named their new home New Bordeaux in memory of the home they had left in their beloved France.” The article states that at once they began to build their houses, clear land, plant grape vines to make wine and mulberries, and manufacture silk which were industries successful in their homeland of France. Other articles tell of their successes and failures in these industries. Join us August 4th and learn more about the Huguenot forebears who settled in this area of South Carolina. For more information go to www.willingtonsc.com. ...they named their new home New Bordeaux in memory of the home they had left in their beloved France. 12 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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For All Of Us Who Love To Read by MARY TOBIN FOL Publicity Chair I F YOU’VE WATCHED Lady Whistledown bring her pamphlet to the town printer in Bridgerton or the Outlander episode when Claire returns to Jaime; as he’s preparing his printing press and inspecting the inked text … You will certainly agree we’ve come a very long way from the 1800’s and the rudimentary process of printing books and materials. Today, publishing houses, organizations and individuals produce millions upon millions of printed books and documents for us to choose from, whether we are seeking information or relaxation. Paperback or hardbound, the pages of printed books are filled with escape, relaxation, information, and more. And the sources to obtain books have never been more accessible. For McCormick readers especially, there is no easier and more convenient way to satisfy your reading preferences than through our McCormick town library and Books on Main bookstore. Why? That is where the Friends of the McCormick County Library organization and Library director, Paul Brown come in. The FOL Executive Board, committee chairs, and over forty volunteers, partnering with Brown and his staff, are committed to our town’s library initiatives and needs; as well as providing you with low-cost books at our Books on Main retail store. Under Brown’s dedicated leadership, you will discover thousands of books in every imaginable category, housed within the walls of our handsome brick library building at 201 Railroad Ave. And if you want a title or author not in the current inventory, just make a request, and Paul’s team will secure it for you 99% of the time. Of course, library card holders also have access to thousands of audio and downloadable books, as well as many other services. The Friends of the McCormick County Library organization continue their community service through Books on Main, our downtown retail store filled with low-cost books in every imaginable category, along with games, puzzles, audio books and music CD’s. Behind the scenes, volunteers sort, price, shelf, and staff store hours every Wednesday through Saturday; ready to help you locate everything from espionage novels, the best garden perennials for our area, or the perfect children’s books to read to your grandkids when they visit. Here is how you can get involved. Always donate your books at the library location and an amazing team of volunteer workers sort through your contributions and direct them to where they will be the most beneficial to the library and the community. This includes a major time consuming, “behind the scenes” project, of identifying and listing books for sale on Amazon. FOL volunteers also stock ‘little libraries’ at remote area locations, where you can take a book home to enjoy anytime. And what may be the biggest surprise to you of all, is that when you visit the Library and Post Office and hear the laughter of the town’s children playing and swinging nearby; be aware that building the playground, purchasing, and replacing equipment and annual upkeep is largely funded through FOL revenues from your purchases at Books on Main and our Amazon sales. Brown is currently spearheading efforts to raise the funds necessary to construct a playground shelter with seating. FOL has already committed funds to this endeavor. As you can readily see, The Friends of the McCormick County Library is an exceptional group of volunteers, dedicated to our mutual love of reading and to creating the revenues necessary, to ensure our community also has access to as many books as possible. In addition to donating your gently read books at our library, consider becoming a volunteer at Books on Main, by contacting Janice Bright at [email protected] or Barb Rothermal at [email protected]. Finally, we want to thank all area residents who recently donated monies to our organization, following receipt of our annual newsletter mailing. If you would like to support our efforts financially, contact board treasurer, Laura Clegg at [email protected] to learn where to send your Tax Deductible donations to Friends of the McCormick County Library. Please think of us whenever you turn the pages of a book you hold in your hands or listen to an audio book and thanks in advance for your support! 14 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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THE MACK Arts for All! The McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah (MACK) continues to offer summer programs for our local and visiting youth! Joyful Movement through Literature with Dr. Richter Course Date(s): Wednesdays, July 3, 10 17 Course Time: 4 - 5 PM Course Ages: 5 - 15 Capacity: 10 participants Location: McCormick County Library 201 Railroad Ave, McCormick, SC 29835 Join Dr. Richter and Ms. Cindy all summer long in our creative dance class. Enjoy the art of dance while exploring literature to deepen and build a youthful love of reading. This program follows the exciting Summer Performances in partnership with the McCormick Library. This class is limited to 10 seats. The course fee is $15 / per student. Students are encouraged (but not required) to attend all dates. Pottery Camp with Ms. Angelika Bondar Course Date(s): Tuesday, July 9 (Multi-Age!) Tuesday, July 16 (TEEN) Tuesday, July 23 (YOUTH +) Course Ages: Various Course Time: 1 – 3 PM Capacity: 15 participants Location: Paul Dennis Center (PDC) 123 N Main St, McCormick, SC 29835 Students will learn various techniques to pinch, coil and sculpt. Return later this summer for our glazing day to perfect your projects! This class is limited to 15 seats (first come first served). The course fee is $15 / per student which includes all materials and instruction. Basic Figure Drawing (Teens!) PART I with Ms. Joni Purk Course Date(s): Thursday, July 11 and 18 Course Time: 1 – 3 PM Course Ages: 13-18 Capacity: 10 participants Location: McCormick County Library 201 Railroad Ave, McCormick, SC 29835 Learn how to begin to develop the human figure from your stick figure drawing. One step up from the stick figure, we will begin to develop the figure with volume, measurement, perspective, front and side view. Keeping it simple and basic, we will break down the body parts and how the figure moves. Students are encouraged (but not required) to attend Basic Figure Drawing (Teens!) Part II Thursday, July 18 for figure drawing where we will expand on the different parts of the figure. Placement of facial features, eye, mouth and nose, facial expressions, arm, and leg positions as time allows. This class is limited to 10 seats. The course fee is $15 / per student which includes all materials and instruction. CONTACT INFORMATION: Heather McNally Director of Programs & Development The McCormick Arts Council (MACK) [email protected] 864-602-0331 New Summer Arts Camper, Tanin Hoskin, perfects his pottery project. 16 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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by JOHN COMPSTON B EING A DEFENSIVE driver was central to our discussion last month. So, when driving, have you made the decision to pay attention to the road at all times. This is a key element of defensive driving. And provides the best opportunity to continually be aware of one's surroundings and any potential hazards or risks. Defensive drivers always keep themselves detached from other drivers. But, what does that look like. Maybe you are driving the Defensive Driving? Count me in. Fourth Of July decorations at Plum Branch Yacht Club DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Fun Fourth of July Facts by FAITH MURDOCK Long Cane Chapter DAR S URPRISE! OUR COLONIES actually declared independence from Great Britain on July 2nd, 1776! On that date, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution introduced by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, declaring the thirteen colonies “free and independent States” and “that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown.” John Adams believed that this should have been the official date for Independence Day, but since the Continental Congress did not approve the official Declaration of Independence document until July 4th, this became the date for celebrating. There was a committee of five who wrote the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson (who did most of the work), John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston (who never signed it). Approved on July 4th by the Second Continental Congress, the document was not signed by anyone because it had yet to be sent to the printer. Not all representatives of the thirteen colonies approved the document. New York had to abstain, awaiting approval from their colonial government, and thus did not formally agree to the Declaration until July 9, 1776. Eventually 56 delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, but there is a wide-ranging debate as to who signed when. It does seem agreed that about 34 delegates signed the document at the somber ceremony in the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia (now known as Independence Hall) on July 4th, 1776. Most of these men feared for their lives, fully expecting to be hanged by Great Britain. It took about six months for the remainder of the delegates to sign the document, the last being Thomas McKean of Delaware. The first signature on the Declaration was that of John Hancock who was President of the Second Continental Congress. His large and ultimately famous signature was at the center of the page after the text. Protocol of those times was to sign on the right by geographic location. Therefore, New Hampshire delegates began the list on the right column. The most southern states were at the end on the left (delegates from Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina). The youngest signers were both from South Carolina: Edward Rutledge and Thomas Lynch, Jr. age 26 and the oldest was Benjamin Franklin, age 70. The first public reading of the Declaration occurred in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. The proclamation was made on the steps of what is now Independence Hall by Colonel John Nixon. The first official Fourth of July celebration took place in Philadelphia in 1777. John Adams wrote to his wife, Abagail, that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be commemorated “with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” And so it has been for almost 250 years. STREET SAFETY The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s volunteer service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Our motto is “God, Home and Country.” Contact Registrar, RosaLee Riggins at [email protected] for membership information. 18 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
speed limit and another vehicle comes up from behind and is now tailgating you. Or, you are driving and suddenly another vehicle cuts you off causing you to almost lose control of your vehicle. In both cases, a defensive driver does not take these acts personally. Rather, the individuals in the other vehicles are seen as a hazard or risk to be avoided. Simply put, the defensive driver knows that if they view this as personal, they will likely get angry and may seek to get even with the other driver. And then it would be them possibly responsible for an accident. They realize there is nothing they can do about others. They do not allow themselves to get angry and possibly do something they normally would not do. Have you given much thought to the danger intersections present, even when controlled by traffic lights. Entering an intersection as the light first turns green is without a doubt a very dangerous time. Any driver entering the intersection as soon as the light changes green is assuming that other drivers will obey the red light in their direction. Unfortunately, there are far too many drivers who when approaching an intersection and the light turns yellow, do not begin too slow. Rather they increase their speed thinking they will make it through the intersection before the light turns red. And all too often, the driver miscalculates the distance they are from the intersection, resulting in them actually entering the intersection on red. Thus, making anyone who is entering the intersection from a crossing direction a potential target. Defensive drivers give strict attention to their surroundings at all times, even at a red light. They do not take the stance that a red light is a time out from driving. They stay attentive at the red light. They constantly scan the entirety of the intersection from all directions, using all of their mirrors to make sure when the light changes green they are confident it is safe to move forward. Danger accompanies intersections controlled by stop signs as well. Never assume that other vehicles will make a complete stop. Remember, all intersections require one's up most attention at all times. A defensive driver is dissimilar from an average or even a good driver. They remain vigilant at all times, continually scanning their surroundings to avoid any potential risk or hazard. The defensive driver has the specific intent to avoid an accident. So should all SLV. Danger accompanies intersections controlled by stop signs as well. Never assume that other vehicles will make a complete stop. SavannahShorelines.com • July 2024 • 19
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T HE McCORMICK COUNTY Library has been selected as one of just five stops across the country where bestselling author David Rosenfelt will present his newest book, Dog Day Afternoon. Rosenfelt writes a popular series of humorous legal thrillers about a reluctant attorney and his faithful golden retriever who face a dog eat dog world, solving mysteries and putting murderers behind bars. Rosenfelt also started the Tara Foundation which has rescued nearly 4,000 dogs and found them all loving homes. The library invites everyone to an evening with David Rosenfelt on July 12th at the Lutheran Church by the Lake meeting hall. The program is free and will be catered with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desert and refreshments. The program will also be a fundraiser for the McCormick Humane Society featuring many opportunities to contribute. Rosenfelt will donate all the proceeds from the sale of his books that evening. Doors open at 5 pm and the author presentation begins promptly at 6 pm. Valerie Watt of the McCormick Library secured Rosenfelt’s visit and is planning the program. Valerie says, “Get ready for the event of the summer and a barking good time!” WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE: • Purchase a copy of the author’s book at the event. If you can’t attend the event, drop by the library to reserve a signed copy in advance. • VIP seating at the event will be reserved for individuals who donate a bag of Pedigree dog food or Purina cat food. Bags must be 14 pounds or larger and delivered to the library by July 9th. • A favorite photo of a favorite furry friend will be on display during the event for anyone who brings a $10 Humane Society donation to the library by July 9th. Photos can be scanned at the library or emailed to the library at: [email protected] • The event will include a silent auction with a wide variety of items. Please bring any items you would like to donate for the auction to the library by July 9th. David Rosenfelt will contribute one very special item: attendees will be able to bid on the opportunity to have their name used as a new character in the author’s next book! • For questions or more information, contact Valerie at the library: 864-852-2821. ABOUT DAVID ROSENFELT: David Rosenfelt is the Edgarnominated and Shamus Award-winning author of more than twenty novels. He grew up in New Jersey, attended NYU and worked in the movie business eventually becoming President of Marketing for Tri-Star Pictures. He then started his writing career, penning both feature films and TV movies. Rosenfelt and his wife now live in Maine with an ever-changing pack of rescue dogs. ABOUT THE NOVELS: The Andy Carpenter series surround the fictional character Andy Carpenter, a New Jersey lawyer who would rather not practice law. He’d rather spend his time working on his dog rescue organization that is his true passion, and being with his family and his two dogs, Tara and Sebastian. However, Andy can never quite seem to retire with cases popping up left and right. With his trademark humor and larger-than-life characters – including his former-police officer wife, Laurie, her investigative partner Marcus, and various canine companions – Rosenfelt delivers an equal measure of suspense and laughter as Andy and his eccentric crew solve cases in which dogs are always at the center. All 28 books in the series are available to borrow at the McCormick Library. Rosenfelt has also published a spinoff series, The K-Team; the Doug Brock thriller series; and stand-alone thrillers including Heart of a Killer and On Borrowed Time. Library to host fundraiser for Humane Society featuring bestselling author by PAUL BROWN Library Director McCormick County Library David Rosenfelt with dog 22 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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ROD & GUN CLUB Rod & Gun Club Hosts Dynamic "Defensive Shoot" Event: Participants Master Target Skills Across Three Stations by JANET BLOUIN L AST MONTH THE Rod & Gun Club held a “Defensive Shoot” to give participants an opportunity to shoot at a variety of targets. Instead of shooting at one stationary target, there were 3 shooting stations, each with different target opportunities. The first station consisted of firing two shots into each of 3 targets. The second station involved firing 6 shots at different shapes which were numbered—the shapes were to be shot in numerical order. The final station consisted of firing two shots into each of 3 paper plates. The goal was to be able to shoot, eject a magazine, move to the next location, reload and shoot the next targets. Each person could shoot the sequence as many times as he/she desired in order to master the techniques. The opportunity provided participants a chance to work on their loading/reloading skills as well as moving before shooting a target. No prizes were awarded, but everyone who participated left a winner! Defensive Shooting Station 1 Defensive Shooting Station 2 Defensive Shooting Station 3 24 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB SLV Residents Learn All About Periodical Cicadas and How to Manage Local Insect Pests Including Fire Ants by MICHAEL SHOEMAKER O N THE EVENING of Tuesday 14 May, the Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) sponsored an educational presentation by Vicky Bertagnolli, Consumer Horticultural Extension Agent, of the Aiken County Clemson Cooperative Extension Office, and entomologist (insect subject matter expert). She provided a fascinating and entertaining talk to over 95 SLV residents, on the life-cycle of 13-year Brood XIX(19) periodical cicadas we have been experiencing for weeks. Vicky's talk also covered how to identify, and properly manage, using science-based integrated pest management (IPM) techniques a variety of local SC insect pests, including fire ants (her specialty), smoky-brown cockroaches (aka palmetto bugs), ticks, spiders, the small black southern unstriped scorpion, some newly imported insect pests, and a variety of other local insects. After the talk, an interactive, informative and entertaining question and answer session addressed attendees questions on identification and management of insects they were curious about. She promised to provide additional reference material that will be distributed to those interested. Following the positive feedback received after the talk, we hope Vicky will provide additional talks to our community in the future. SLV Outdoor Adventure Club Enjoys a Perfect Kayaking Day on the Augusta Canal by JUDY LORIER O N THURSDAY, MAY 2, 23 members of the SLV Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) kayaked down the Augusta Canal in Evans, Georgia. What a glorious day. The weather was perfect – sunny and warm with a gentle breeze. We started with a picnic lunch at Savannah Rapids Park and this is where the paddle started also. We paddled 5 miles down the canal with the currentmaking it an easy trip. When we reached Lake Olmstead, we had to work a little harder for the last ½ mile to the pick-up spot. During the trip the cicadas harmonized in the background as we enjoyed the wildlife and the beautiful shores. It was a good time to meet new people and enjoy each other's company. 26 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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OAC Hiked Trails at Watson Mill State Park by LINDA McCLINTOCK O N TUESDAY, MAY 7, thirty-one Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) members went to Watson Mill State Park to hike and enjoy the beauty of the park. The park is located on the South Fork of the Broad River outside Comer, GA. It boasts the longest original covered bridge still in use in Georgia. We hiked a 2.8 mile trail through the woods and then enjoyed our picnic lunch together at a pavilion. After lunch, hikers had the option of another hike on either the Beaver Dam Trail (.75 mile) or the Ridge Loop trail (1.5 miles). Lastly, the group could explore the covered bridge, walk barefoot in the rocky shoals of the river, or sit and relax on the rocks next to the river. We did have a little excitement on the first hike. One of the hikers encountered a copperhead crossing the path. Luckily this alert and active lady displayed her extraordinary high jumper skills. We are considering entering her in a completion - she appears to be a natural. There are pictures of the copperhead but not the spectacular jump. We all had a nice day together taking in the natural beauty of the park and enjoying each others friendship. It is always nice to get to know people as we walk and talk on these events. If you enjoy outdoor adventures such as this (perhaps without the snake) and are not already a member of the OAC, you may wish to join our group. Brochures are available at the SLV Recreation Center with instructions on how to join. 28 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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TENNIS / PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE SLV’s USTA TEAMS COMPETED AT SC STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS by MARSHA LUSBY S LV PARTICIPATES IN the Greenwood Area Tennis Association (GATA) leagues and has done well over the last decade. In fact, one of our own SLV residents, Brian Aufderheide, played for a men’s 70+ Gatewood team which went on to win the SC State Tennis Championship in May. Two of SLV’s women’s teams advanced to the South Carolina State Championships in Hilton Head, also in May and consist of the following SLV residents and others: Ann Fago – 3.5 Women 55+ • Ann Fago, Captain • Vicki Colon • Chris Corn • Mary Fuchs • Suzie Kaeding • Cindy Peterson • Kim Petruska • Linda Vanderford • Sue Watson • Beth Weik Fran Castle – 3.5 Women 70+ • Fran Castle, Captain • Suzie Kaeding • Kathie Kase • Guinn Lane • Marsha Lusby • Lana Snellgrove • Chris Webster • Betsy Luquire (Mt. Vintage) • Lois Neise (Mt. Vintage) "Two of SLV’s women’s teams advanced to the South Carolina State Championships in Hilton Head..." The teams played well but were not able to advance to the next level. Weather conditions were a challenge this year, requiring some of the teams to play shorter sets. Again, SLV tennis continues to thrive on the women’s side. The men need to get moving. SLV REC CENTER HOSTS OPEN HOUSE by MARSHA LUSBY T HE SLV RECREATION Center hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 11th. All clubs and activities were represented. One of the highlights of the event, was target practice on the tennis courts. Residents (tennis players and/or non-tennis players) lined up to see if they could hit a tennis ball (being fed by the tennis ball machine), through a large target on one court and a smaller target on a different court. Anyone who made it through the large target received a $10 SLV Gift Card. Anyone who made it through the smaller target (much harder) received two $10 SLV Gift Cards. In order to purchase the SLV Gift Cards, Mike and Marsha Lusby raised $800 in generous donations from Capital Home Builders, Michael Trent, Greene Advantage, and the SLV Windfall Group. We would like to thank all the contributors for their generosity in making this event a huge success and we hope that it will become an annual event. "One of the highlights of the event, was target practice on the tennis courts." Open House tennis target practice 30 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
Pickleball is a Big Dill at SLV by JOE LOCKE Founder and President SLV Pickleball Club May was another fun and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the Pickleball Community. Our Men’s and Ladies Ladder leagues completed play and we had a great Potluck Dinner and Awards Banquet. Spring and Winter Leagues Banquet The Men’s and Ladies Spring Ladder League Season completed recently, with all division's decided on the last week of play. Previously, the Mixed Doubles Winter League completed play in March. Thanks to all the players and subs for helping make this another great season. To celebrate these great seasons, we had a combined Potluck Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 24thin the McCormick Room at the SLV Recreation Center. There was plenty of food and friendship to go around, and a great time was had by all. The event was organized, run, and funded by the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club. Special thanks to Linda Dodd, Kim Swigart, Bryan Connor, and Mark Danielski for doing an awesome job running the leagues this season. Ladies Spring Ladder League Results Our Spring Ladies Ladder League had a great turnout with 30 players. We had some new players join us and enjoyed great games and new friendships. There were two divisions, each one comprised of like skilled players, which made the games all very close and exciting to the end. The winners are: • In the Hearts division: 1st place at 91.75% Lynelle Goodreau and 2nd place at 91.43% Claire Volding • In the Shamrock division: 1st place with 91.11% Anne Hiney, and 2nd place with 88.44% Lori Beard Men’s Spring Ladder League Results The men had 30 players as well, and there were 3 divisions. And the winners were: • Lions Division: Joe Locke • Tigers Division: Scott Beard • Bears Division: John English Kathy Capitani trying to hit the target for an SLV gift card Mike and Marsha Lusby running the ball machine Tennis Target Practice SavannahShorelines.com • July 2024 • 31
Mixed Doubles Winter League Results The league consisted of 15 mixed double pairs in 3 separate divisions and ran for 6 weeks. The play was fun and spirited. Congratulations to the following champions: • Competitive Division: Annie Hiney and Jerry Marion • Intermediate Division: Claire Volding and Scott Breach Congratulations to all winners! League play will be back in the Fall and we hope to see new and former players back on the courts. Other upcoming events sponsored by the SLV ‘Blazing Paddles’ Pickleball Club • Game Night V • Mixed Doubles Tournaments • Jumpstart Class IV • Club Dance If you are an SLV resident and want to join the Pickleball Club, please email our club treasurer Jacqui Errico at [email protected]. Men's 2024 Spring Ladder League Champions (L to R) Joe Locke, Bryan Connor (Commissioner), Scott Breach, and John English Ladies 2024 Spring Ladder League Winners Claire Volding, Lynelle Goodreau, and Lori Beard. Missing Anne Hiney Mixed Doubles winners Claire Volding and Scott Breach, with Joe Locke Looking on. Missing Anne Hiney and Jerry Marion. 32 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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We Welcome You To Join Us In Worship T his Week McCormick Methodist Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation 200 East Gold Street McCormick, SC (864) 852-2394 mccormickmc.org Rev. C. Nels Ledwell ..... Pastor 10am Worship Service Service Live-streamed “Building relationships with God and neighbors” Welcome to Lutheran Church By The Lake Highway 378 & Twelve Oaks Drive Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am in the Sanctuary 9:00am (6/2-9/1)Lake Front Worship at Elijah Clark State Park Pastor Greg Van Dyke 864-391-3000 [email protected] Invites you to attend services Wed & Fri - 9 am Sat - 4 pm Sun - 11 am Father Jacob Joseph Deacon Jeffrey DeFrehn Confessions: Wed & Fri 8:15 am - 8:45 am Sat 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 1401 Greenwood Hwy, McCormick, SC (864) 852-4722 Good Shepherd Catholic Church Sunday 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Worship Kids Church (nursery provided) 5:45 pm Royal Rangers, Mpact Girls* Wednesday 6:00 pm Fearless Kids & Youth* 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study *Contact church office for summer schedule Rev. Lanis Lewis · Rev. Terry Bonds · Rev. Phil Wortz 328 May Avenue · P. O. Box 457 · Lincolnton, GA 30817 · 706-359-7237 www.firstagl.org · [email protected] DEVOTIONS The Power of Grace by PASTOR GREG VAN DYKE Lutheran Church By The Lake For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (Ephesians 2:8-9) A True Story In 2006, a profound demonstration of grace unfolded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, after a devastating event: the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting. On October 2nd, Charles Carl Roberts IV barged into a one-room Amish schoolhouse, taking ten young girls hostage and tragically killing five before ending his own life. The nation was shocked by the brutality of the act, leaving the community to cope with immense grief. Remarkably, the Amish responded with extraordinary forgiveness. Hours after the tragedy, they visited Roberts' family, offering condolences, forgiveness, and compassion—remarkably to those connected to their own profound loss. This grace extended beyond a single act. In subsequent days, the Amish continually supported the shooter’s family. They invited Roberts' widow to the victims' funerals and established a fund to assist his family financially and emotionally. This response vividly exemplifies living according to the teachings of Jesus, reflecting unconditional love and humility as highlighted in Ephesians 2:8-9. Their actions remind us that grace is a tangible force, capable of transforming the gravest tragedies. Grace is Hard Embracing grace through forgiveness and reconciliation can revive spirits, especially when self-forgiveness seems unattainable. We all need grace daily, yet extending it to others can be challenging. When wronged, our instinct might be anger. Jesus advised against letting anger linger, yet putting this into practice is often difficult. Offering forgiveness, overcoming perceived injustices, and facilitating healing require significant, intentional effort. Indeed, grace is more readily received than given. Grace is Costly Offering grace often means sacrificing something personal, such as pride or a sense of justice. It involves converting our experiences of pain into opportunities for healing and justice. However, neglecting the hard work of grace allows anger to fester, turning minor grievances into severe rifts, eroding our humanity. Jesus' life and sacrifice epitomize the challenging and costly nature of grace. Despite his innocence and benevolence, he endured rejection, suffering, and death, ultimately to liberate us from sin’s perpetual consequences. His grace offers us redemption and life. Grace is Vital The essential nature of grace, abundantly bestowed by Christ, counters the destructive weight of sin. The unanticipated and unmerited grace we continually receive inspires and equips us to be conduits of this vital gift. As the Amish extended grace to the Roberts family, so too does God extend grace to us—unearned and transformative. Reflecting on Ephesians 2:8-9, we are called to embody this grace, offering forgiveness and love even when it seems most daunting. By embracing and reflecting Christ’s grace, we contribute to healing and hope in a world that desperately needs it. The Amish community's response and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice teach us about grace’s profound impact, underscoring its necessity, cost, and transformative potential in our lives. 34 • July 2024•SavannahShorelines.com
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