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Sandy Branch Fire Department America's Boating Club Green Curtains
Achieves “Fire Safe SC” Status Continues To Be Performance Theater
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McCormick County Fireworks
July 4 Celebration show
continues to July 9
1st Place

2nd Place 3rd Place

ABC Guide Boat Sheriff's Boat

ELEBRATION OF OUR nation’s cited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag and patriotic music
Independence Day was continued in blared over the lake.
McCormick County on the lake through
July 9 and was hosted at the Plum “Star Spangled Celebration” was the theme of the second-place
Branch Yacht Club and Marina. The winner from the McCormick County Republican Party. A 36' Aviara
McCormick Chamber of Commerce owned by Chris Walker of Plum Branch was decorated with patriotic
and America’s Boating Club on batting around the outside, a 6’ cardboard image of Donald Trump
Thurmond Lake sponsored continuing and dozens of America flags waved and patriotic songs sung by the
activities on Saturday starting with a participants on board.
boat parade at noon and ending with
fireworks at dark. Third place was awarded to a Quest 824 Tritoon owned by the
Soap Creek Marina and Carefree Boat Club and captained by Jim &
Nuclear Workers Institute of America Sandi Atols. Accompanying them were Mike & Maxine Dunn and
(NWIA) and McCormick County were Paul& Marie Gardner. The red boat and red canopy fit with the
the Premier Partners; Lee Builders was American flags surrounding it and the patriotic music played.
an Executive Partner. Bronze sponsors included: Savannah Lakes
Village; Ridge Parts & Supply, LLC (Johnston, SC) who feature NWIA served BBQ plates throughout the day near the pavilion,
NAPA, Toro and STIHL products and Spanky’s Service Center. and the Lakeside Grille was also open for business. The McCormick
First Citizens Bank, Strom’s Drug Store and Earth Connections County Sheriff ’s Department provided security throughout the day
Outfitters, LLC served as Patriotic Patrons. and night.
Sheriff Clarke Stearns and Deputy Brock led the parade
procession in the Sheriff ’s Department patrol boat followed by The Pickens Creek Band from Hodges, SC, sponsored by Chris
America’s Boating Club Executive Officer Michael Moore in his Turpin (Tennessee patron), started playing at the pavilion at 7:00
own. Boats in the parade moved at idle speed in front of the judges’ p.m.; and there were hundreds of participants on the bank and
stand and then floated in front of the pavilion for the crowd to see scores of boats on the water. There were lots of dancing and good
them where Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Charlotte fellowship, and people saw each other they had not seen since the
Tallent described the entries. Judges for the parade were District 2 last Independence Day celebration. The band played a patriotic
Councilman Bernie Hamby, McCormick Mayor Roy Smith, Parksville tribute and sang an a capella rendition of the “Star Spangled
Mayor Frank Walker and Chris Corn from Savannah Lakes. Banner.” The crowd stood and erupted in applause.
First place was awarded to the Donnie& Lynne Stafford family
of Plum Branch in a 22’ Quest Tritoon. The theme was “Steaming The fireworks show this year was a combination of display
Forward for Freedom,” and the boat was decorated with American and consumer fireworks products. Pyro Shows East Coast, Inc.
flags, steamboat paddle wheels, PVC pipe painted black for the of Catawba, SC provided the display fireworks and Crazy Craig
smoke stack and black, white and gray balloons attached to look like Fireworks (Hwy 378, McCormick) provided the consumer fireworks.
smoke coming out of the stacks. As the boat idled in front of the The computer-generated show was designed by Craig Butler on a
judges, grandchildren Emerson & Fischer Eddie and their friends Cobra Firing System and shot from multiple locations.
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At 9:20 p.m., the fireworks started featuring patriotic themes never
seen in McCormick before with a finale followed by a grand finale
of zillions of images. The fireworks were gorgeous, and a wonderful
time was had by all! Watch for next year’s announcement.•

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Kudos to the Sandy Branch Fire Department for Achieving

“Fire Safe SC” Status Third Year in a Row

by RALPH LAYTON
Firefighter and PIO

ANDY BRANCH FIRE Department has Fire Chief of Sandy Branch Fire Department, “Falls and fires are
rceived recognition as a “Fire Safe SC” Fire the top two risks of injuries to our older Savannah Lakes Village
Department for the third year in a row. Statewide, population and our surrounding district. We can do a lot to mitigate
only around 20% of fire departments make the these risks through in-home safety visits and education of our
level of commitment needed to achieve this goal. residents. Our department is dedicated to the service of our citizens
and the betterment of our community”, said Morris, “and anything
Fire Safe SC Departments involve themselves
with community we can do to make them safer is an
risk reduction obligation we must undertake.”
through education, smoke alarm
installation, in-home safety visits, If you live in SLV or the
involvement in community events, surrounding area, and would be
and doing preplanned inspections interested in having an in-home
of commercial, industrial and safety visit, or having smoke alarms
institutional buildings. They also installed, please contact Sandy
record data on calls through the Branch FD at 864-391-2020
National Fire Incident Reporting or email us at
System (NFIRS) that can be used [email protected].
statewide to address areas of most
concern, whether geographic or You can also visit our website
risk specific. at sandybranchfd.com for safety
According to Robert Morris, information and tips as well as
links to other sites of interest.•

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Republican Candidate
For Probate Judge

JOHN H. GRAY

Hey Yea, Hey Yea, 45 Years Law Enforcement
Hold The Line!
by DEBBIE POPEJOY
KING GEORGE AND Queen Isabella Lakeside
are making their way through the kingdom
and will arrive in the town of McCormick RV Repair
on September 28 & 30, 2022. They are in SERVICES WE OFFER:
search of a suitable husband for the fair • Repair Interior • Electrical • Slide Repair
Princess Sherry. and Exterior • Plumbing • Satellite
of RV • Flooring • WIFI
That is the storyline behind the musical • Service/Repair • Ceiling • Parts
comedy “A Renaissance Romance”; a two Generator, • Roof Repair/ • Propane
act theater presentation set in medieval Appliances Seal Filling Station
times with some favorite 60’s music woven • Service Motor • Awning Install/ • Tires
throughout. • Carpentry Repair

The community has truly come together We work with your Follow us on facebook at
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Bill Freiberg, Ilene Ciperson, Paul Doyle, for many repairs as well.
Carol McKloskey, Dave McKloskey and
Jackie Novak. 1176 McCormick Hwy, Lincolnton, GA 30817
706-359-1492 • [email protected]
Tickets are $35.00 per person and will go
on sale September 6 & 7, from 11:00 am to
2:00 PM at the Good Shepherd Church Life
Center, 1401 Greenwood Highway.

Your donation includes admission to
the show, Renaissance entertainment, and
a three course meal catered by Vision &
Dreams. Tea and water is the only beverage
your host will pour, but you are welcome to
bring another if you want something more.

Attendees will have an opportunity to
influence the King and Queen’s decision
in choosing the ideal husband for Princess
Sherry, by casting shillings for your favorite
suitor.

Dress for the evening is the costume of
the day or contemporary attire. Costumes
will be available to rent for a $20.00
Donation and can be picked up during
ticket sales.

For more information contact
Debbie Popejoy at either 864-391-8364 or
734-358-8448.•

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GREEN CURTAINS Donation STREET SAFETY

by KATHY GODBY SCHOOL
SAFETY
ON JUNE 20TH , Green Curtains
Performance Theater Treasurer, David by JOHN COMPSTON
Flom, presented a donation in the SLV Street Safety Sub-Committee
amount of $2,000 to First Responders’ McCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOLS are
Director Craig Granger and First back in session. As children scurry to and
Responder, Russ Griffeth. The recent from school bus stops it provides a golden
Green Curtains murder-mystery dinner opportunity to remind ourselves to slow down,
theater, A Rare, Well-Done Murder, was be courteous toward one another, come to
written by Russ. Green Curtains wishes a complete stop at all stop signs and please,
to thank members of the community please, please do not drive distracted. And
for your overwhelming support. most assuredly, remember that children often
dart into the roadway without looking both
WHY GREEN CURTAINS PERFORMANCE THEATER? ways. It is safe to say that not all children
waiting to board a school bus or upon getting
by DAN TUTT off the bus will give much thought or attention
to vehicular traffic in the area. Similar to some
HEN ONE publicity even directing and acting. drivers, they too can be distracted from safe
RETIRES the “Acting? Oh, I can maybe help with behavior.
feeling is, “Oh Now is a good time to review the South
boy, now I can do that other stuff, but acting?” It may Carolina laws pertaining to when drivers must
everything I ever sound crazy to you. You may think come to a complete stop for a school bus.
wanted to do!” STAGE FRIGHT or I can’t memorize On either a two or three lane road, vehicles
Most people who anything or…or…or etc. approaching a school bus which has its amber
move to SLV are persons who want to and or red flashing lights activated and its stop
golf, fish, and boat, swim, play tennis Theater is a recreational activity and sign extended, must come to a complete stop.
or merely enjoy the peace and quiet this there is no athletic ability required. It Vehicles must remain stopped, not proceeding
beautiful place offers. After arriving, is mentally recreational, emotionally until the flashing lights have ceased and the
other activities are discovered that will revitalizing and wonderfully rewarding. stop arm is no longer extended. This applies
enhance the retirement experience. Better yet, the training is available, free, to all vehicles driving the same direction as
Bowling, Bocce Ball, Pickleball, Bridge, and very competent. the school bus and those vehicles approaching
Euchre, Canasta, hiking, cycling, from the opposite direction.
kayaking, dancing, needle work, We in the theater need you! Watch for The rules change slightly for multi lane
organized exercise classes and theater to coming announcements for seminars roads consisting of four or more lanes. In this
name a few. and meetings. Enjoy something that will instance, vehicles headed the same direction as
“Theater?” one may say. “Of reawaken your imagination and recall the the bus are required to stop when the bus has
course, I appreciate seeing plays, but creative days of your lives. activated its flashing lights and the stop arm
what’s here? Don’t you need to go The Green Curtains objective: has been extended. However, oncoming traffic
to the surrounding towns to enjoy a is not required to stop when a school bus on
presentation then drive back late in • To provide SLV residents, including the opposite side of the road has engaged its
the evening?” The answer is “No” and those with no stage experience, flashing lights and its stop arm is extended.
there is a lot more to theater than just limited time or mobility issues, the While everyone is aware of the laws
watching. opportunity to develop performance pertaining to stop signs, there are still some
Ask your neighbor who has lived here and stagecraft skills. drivers within the Savannah Lakes Village
a while about the SLV “Green Curtains that fail to come to a complete stop for stop
Theater.” You are likely to hear that our • To provide an enjoyable social signs. This disregard for the law and common
community theater really produces some opportunity for people with shared courtesy should not transfer to a school bus
very enjoyable stage productions. interest in performance arts.
That answer is the very reason
this little note has been composed. • To increase the variety of quality
Theater can be an activity enjoyed by entertainment options for SLV
so many types of volunteers. It can residents.
become a retirement activity to include;
production, set design, lighting, sound, Some have asked, “Why the name
10 • August 2022 • SavannahShorelines.com Green Curtains?” The answer is it just
felt right—Green Netters, Green Tees,
Green Curtains. In other words, “It’s a
beginning or a renewal.”

Come join the fun!•

with its stop sign extended for all to see. are left off the bus. Way too often
Once vehicles come to a stop, not until children are anxious to get home and will
the flashing lights have ceased and the run into the street having paid no attention
extended stop sign is no longer visible, can to vehicles in the vicinity.
vehicles proceed. But, in doing so, drivers
should proceed slowly and cautiously. In any county, one of its most
Giving the bus about three seconds to valuable assets are the youth that reside
move forward before proceeding will give therein. Keeping them safe is everyone's
drivers a better view of children around responsibility. Be mindful of children
the bus stop, particularly in the afternoon. around school bus stops. Compliance to
A majority of accidents involving school the law, along with displaying common
bus stops is in the afternoon as children courtesy for all will go a long way to keep
our next generation safe.•

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THE MACK

The McCormick Arts Council - Arts For All! art, and much more.
Located at 218 S. Main
THE PURPOSE OF the MACK is to stimulate and promote the Street, McCormick
arts, increase access to the arts and produce arts programming for SC, this self-managed
the benefit of the citizens of McCormick, South Carolina, and the program is entirely
surrounding region. operated by local
artists and volunteers.
We believe that art changes lives and enhances the quality of Our organization
life for all. We have served our community for nearly 40 years and serves as the visionary
strive to advance the arts through exhibition, education, and quality leader for the arts in
cultural experiences. our community. By MACK - Art, Culture, Education & Community
committing to arts by Damion Johnson (2015)
The MACK serves as the visionary leader for the arts in our
community and we plan, organize, and manage arts programming leadership, the Council becomes our community’s advocate and
to benefit all. Our goal is to enrich our community through a variety unites our message for arts services. Our responsibilities include the
of arts experiences. We aim to be accessible, intentional, accountable, following:
and engaging.
• Raising awareness regarding the value of the arts
While the pandemic and current building project have altered our • Enhancing the artistic quality of local arts activities
traditional program plan - the investment we make now will ensure • Preserving diverse cultural and artistic traditions
arts are available to all for generations! The following is a list of our • Creating resources that enable local artists to flourish
currently offered programming:

• Art Instruction • Sundays at Four Our future is bright and beautiful. We welcome you to join
• Arts in Basic Curriculum • Yoder Rosenberg Family our cause! If you would like to join our organization as a
• Community Threads Foundation Scholarship member, student, volunteer, artist, or leader - contact us via email
• Painting a Brighter Future • Youth Arts Programming [email protected], explore our website
www.McCormickArts.org or call Heather McNally, Director of
In addition, the MACK Artisans Guild & Gift Shop features Programs and Development directly at (864) 602-0331.•
quality handcrafted items to include jewelry, cards, pottery, fine

Colors of Summer

by KAREN HUGHES

There is beautiful landscaping
and gardening at the residence of
Paul & Karen Hughes on Elgin Lane.

BEAUTIFUL CANNA LILIES attract butterflies, bumble bees CURCUMA IS AN elegant summer blooming perennial that is
& humming birds, these perennials only require some deadheading simple to grow and maintain. This tropical plant has long blooming
of large flowers which bloom late Spring thru November. Vincas spires of purple, pink & white flowers all summer long and typically
provide colorful blooms and excellent ground cover, thrive even on grows to about three feet tall. Excellent in containers which can be
warmest days and deer have no appetite for this foliage. Vincas also stored in winter as this flower goes dormant.•
attract butterflies, bumble bees & humming birds.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB McDONALD PATRICK POSTON
HEMPHILL & ROPER , LLC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law Since 1906
The OAC Conducts paddling; safety; and auxiliary equipment.
“Hands On” Training at The group then did some "hands on" Kenny Poston, Roy Hemphill, Lee Roper, Steve Pruitt,
Elijah Clark State Park learning with: paddling techniques; getting Doug Bell, Hannah Metts, Nancy Hobbs,
in and out of kayaks; and some "on the and Thomas Hughes
by JIM SNYDER water" practice. In all, everyone enjoyed the
nice weather and the chance to get to know Of Counsel:
ON JUNE 16TH, the Outdoor Adventure a little bit more about kayaking. Jim Snyder J.E. McDonald, Bill Patrick, and Bill Watkins
Club conducted kayak training on the and Mike Verkeyn conducted the training
shores of Lake Thurmond/Clarks Hill and were very impressed by everyone's Wills, Trusts, Probate,
Lake at Elijah State Park. Eight members questions and participation. Corporate, Tax Planning,
Civil Litigation, Real Estate
of the club spent Participants can choose to audit the class
the morning (listen and watch from shore) or bring & Workers Compensation.
listening to detailed a kayak and practice during the second
information about: portion of the class. www.mcdonaldpatrick.com
types of kayaks; 106 S. Main Street,
personal flotation For those members who were not able
devices (PFDs); to attend this session, the OAC plans to McCormick, SC 29835 (864) 852-1733
offer afternoon training in early October. 414 Main Street, PO Box 1547
Training is free for OAC members.•
Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 229-2511

Be Connected

Non-Profit Spotlight

Build a deeper connection to our community by investing your time and efforts to help
others. As a volunteer, your energy, creativity and time can leave a lasting impact.

When: Thursday, August 18th Hosted by the
What Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm Chamber of Commerce
Where: Talmadge Cafe
1319 S Main Street McCormick, SC 29835

Come and learn about your local non-profit organizations. There will be a drawing for
door prizes at the end of the event. Be sure to come and sign up to win a prize.

Participating Partners Include

Abbeville Area Medical Center McCormick County Historical Commission
Abbeville /McCormick County Habitat for Humanity McCormick County Literacy Association
American Legion Post 0019 McCormick County Senior Center
American Red Cross Upstate Chapter McCormick County Veterans Associations
Burton Center Mental Health America
Child Evangelism Fellowship Lakeland District Mims Foundation
Cornerstone Organized Uplifting Resources & Strategies
Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons Paul Dennis Center
Friends of the Library Rotary Satellite Club of McCormick
Helping Hands United, Inc. Sandy Branch Fire Department
Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont and Ed Meyer First Responders
Humane Society of McCormick County,Inc Savannah Valley Railroad Trails, Inc.
Long Cane Chapter NSDAR Self Regional Preventive & Wellness
McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah Talmadge Fitness & Wellness Center
McCormick County Chamber of Commerce Willington On The Way
McCormick Garden Club Youth Empowerment of McCormick
McCormick Lions Club

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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ROD & GUN CLUB The Range Is Cold

Navajo Code Talkers Day Mike Brown Tends Targets

by SHEILA WOLF Defensive Shoot The second half of the crowd at Williemacs.
Long Cane NSDAR
by JOE CRANE
MY FATHER WAS a cryptologist – first for the Navy and then THE SLV ROD and Gun Club held a Defensive Shoot on
for the National Security Agency. Needless to say, we could not Saturday, June 11, 2022. The event planned and directed by Len
talk about his work, but we could talk about cryptology, codes and Azzarano, featured two stages of short distance target practice
puzzles. It was from him that I learned about the “Navajo Code at silhouette targets. No score keeping, just an emphasis on
Talkers.” learning and training.

During WWI, the Choctaw language was used to transmit secret The first stage was for one rapid fire shooter at a time, firing
messages. It was instrumental in a surprise attack on the Germans. a total of eight rounds each. Two magazines were required; the
Following the war, Germany and Japan sent students to the U.S. first loaded with two rounds, the other six. The emptied two
to study Native American languages and cultures. Because of this, round magazine afforded practice for a rapid change out and
the military was reluctant to use code talkers in WWII, but that was reload. The second magazine was expended via one handed, arm
before they learned of the complexity of Navajo. close into the body, quick firing. The targets were within five feet
of the shooter.
Phillip Johnston had spent his childhood on Navajo reservations
where his parents were missionaries. He grew up learning the The second stage of the morning's exercise had the targets
language and customs. At the age of 9, he served as an interpreter repositioned about seven feet in front of the range's fixed
for a Navajo delegation sent to Washington D.C. to lobby for Indian shooting stations. Shooters were side by side at their respective
Rights. stations. Len then briefed the shooters that he would call out
one of three vertical zones of the targets at a time and specify
In 1942 Johnston proposed the use of the Navajo language to the the shots to be fired at each. This stage simulated combat with
US Marines, and after some initial concerns, they decided on a pilot an assailant wearing, or not wearing, body armor; with upper,
project of 29 Navajo participants. They allowed Johnston to enlist middle or lower zones targeted as called out by Len.
and participate.
Thanks to Len Azzarano for a fine job of providing clear
The Navajo recruits began developing the code by taking words instructions and direction throughout the morning. Thanks to
from their language and applying them to implements of war. Mike Brown as well for an excellent job of back up coach and
For example, the names of different birds were used to stand range tender.•
for different kinds of planes. The initial code consisted of 211
vocabulary terms, which expanded to 411 over the course of the AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB – THURMOND LAKE
war.
America's Boating Club
The Navajo Code Talkers were used in every major operation Continues To Be Active And Growing
involving the Marines in the Pacific Theater. During the invasion
of Iwo Jima, six Navajo Code Talkers were operating continuously. AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB – Thurmond Lake continues
They sent more than 800 messages, all of which were transmitted to sponsor many outdoor activities, but dinners seem to be the
without error. Major Howard Connor, who was the signal officer most popular. The squadron hosted a dinner at Williemacs
of the Navajos at Iwo Jima, said, “Were it not for the Navajos, the at Soap Creek with 34 in attendance on Saturday, June 25 and
Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.” where 16 new members were inducted into the squadron. All
of them are recent graduates of the ABC3 classes and bring a
The Code Talkers were not recognized until 1968 when the world of interests and talents to the organization. This event
operation was declassified. President Ronald Reagan designated followed another successful dinner at the Plum Branch Yacht
August 14th as “Navajo Code Talkers Day” in 1982. In 2000, Club on Friday, June 3.
President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to the original
29 Navajo Code Talkers, and in 2001, President George Bush Four instructors from America’s Boating Club – Thurmond
presented the Medals to the four surviving Code Talkers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

My ninety-three year old father still spends a good part of his day
doing crossword puzzles, cryptograms and jigsaw puzzles. This
love of puzzles has been passed down to more than one of his
children and grandchildren.

Much of this information came from the CIA website: Navajo
Code Talkers and the Unbreakable Code - CIA. Please visit the site
for other great articles about codes and ciphers.

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 Sheila Wolf, Registrar, at [email protected] for
membership information.•
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ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY, RIGHT HERE IN McCORMICK

att Dove has been practicing law since 1996. Raised in Calhoun Falls, he and his wife Christy
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229 Louisa Ln - $450,000 509 Albemarle Ln - $349,000 135 Elgin Ln - $429,700 212 Butler Pt - $499,000
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TENNIS / PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE

Interclub match with Lake Hartwell It’s always Pickleball Season
at SLV
Indoor Pickleball at the SLC Rec Center
by JOE LOCKE
Founder and President
Savannah Lakes Village Pickleball Club

Summer Solstice Event Atlantic South Regional Tournament

Summer Solstice Event a hit!!! (L) Sarah and Tony Angotti (R) Group having fun (L) Bob Massie & Joe Locke (R) Bob & Vicki Massie

On June 21st, the Pickleball Club hosted our Summer Solstice Event. Over 50 people attended and a great time was had by all. The SLV
F&B team provided drinks and ice cream while the club provided gourmet hot dogs. Thanks to the Events Committee; Judy Sullivan, Deb
Locke, Linda Dodd, Peggy Eizans, and Deb Ross, Cooks; Tony and Sarah Angotti, Greeters; Bill McDonald and Greg Sullivan, the SLV
F&B team, and all the wonderful volunteers who made this a great success!!!

SLV Pickleball Teams Heading to the Nationals!!!

The USA Atlantic South Regional Pickleball Tournament was held June 24-26 in Opelika, Alabama. This Regional Tournament provided
an opportunity to advance to the National Amateur Championship held in Daytona, Florida. The SLV Pickleball Club had four teams:

• Joe Locke and Bob Massie won Silver Medals in the 3.0 65+ division
• Vicki Massie & Bob Massie won Silver Medals in the 3.0 65+ division
• Deb Wissinger and Joe Locke finished fifth in the 3.0 60+ Division.
• Deb Wissinger and Vicki Massie finished fourth in the 3.0 60+ division.
The Silver Medal Winning teams advance to the Nationals and will represent the SLV Pickleball Club in Daytona, Florida in December.
Great job team!!!

Interclub Pickleball match with Lake Hartwell a success!
The SLV Pickleball Club hosted the Lake Hartwell Club. Ten matches were played with SLV winning 9 of the 10 matches.
Congratulations team!
• Tim Hampton and Brenda Briggs won 11-2, 11-4. • David Ball and Beth Weik won 11-3, 11-1.
• Nelson Beadel and Tim Camden won their 3-game match. • Nelson Beadel and Rhonda Bennick won their match.
• Rhonda Bennick and Beth Weik won their match 13-11, 11-3. • Deb Wissinger and Vicki Massie won a 3-game match.
• Susan Watson and Mitch Rhodes won 6-11, 12-10, 11-7. • Kim Swigart and Julie Liu lost their hard-fought match.
• Jack Pfeiffer and Jerry Marion won 11-1, 11-8. • Gary Florio and Bob Wissinger won their 3-game match.

Thanks to team captain, Bob Massie for a job well done!

Club Naming Contest Indoor Pickleball Other Upcoming Club Events

The SLV Pickleball Club completed our With the South Carolina heat, rain, and (as of July 7th)
‘Name the Club’ contest and the winning cool winters, being able to play Pickleball • Autumnal Solstice social event and club
entry was “Blazing Paddles” submitted by indoors would be a wonderful thing. To meeting in September (date TBD)
Bob Massie. Thanks to all who submitted assist that, the SLV Recreation Center • More Interclub events
potential titles. We are finalizing our logo, provided us an opportunity to play indoors • Fall seasons for Women’s
which I will share once completed. on a trial basis. We got positive feedback and Men’s Ladder Leagues
and hope this will be an ongoing activity.
Thanks to Lana Stearns and the Rec. Center
staff.

If you are an SLV resident and want to join the Pickleball Club reach out to Joe Locke [email protected].•

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Tony Piwowarski and Rosemarie Losing Your Grip?
Nalevaiko high-five as they take
on a strong Grand Harbor team. by PHIL MAY
WAS YOUR FIRST racket
Mixed Doubles takes to the courts at SLV wood? Did you remember to
with enthusiasm and a competitive spirit! screw down the frame corners
to prevent your weapon from
by LANA SNELLGROVE curling like burnt toast? Yeah,
THIS SEASON GATA (Greenwood Area Tennis Association) has I forgot too. It was time for a
three 6.0, age 65+mixed doubles teams competing for the opportunity change.
to represent GATA at the South Carolina State Championships in
September. Two of those three teams are from SLV. Heidi Martin and Who can forget the ubiquitous Wilson
Darlene Bailey are captains of the SLV teams. T2000 and Jimmy Connors? That was my choice, all
“steel and attitude.” After a bout with tennis elbow, and a
Doug Sappenfield, Mike Sartain, Linda Vanderford, Skip Vanderford, certainty that my racket choice was holding me back from
Marsha Lusby, Jim Kitslaar, Rosemarie Nalevaiko, Dave Schlueter, Fran entry into the US Open (yeah, right), it was time for a
Castle, and Glynda Frazier make up the roster for Heidi Martin’s team. change. How to decide?

Jim Bailey, Paula LeMond, Doug Chalifour, Greg Sullivan, Judy Over time, rackets lose their flexibility, resilience and
Sullivan, Janet Coulthart, Dennis Soule, Rose Tracy, and Ron Younts power. You can tell when new strings don't have the “pop”
round out the roster of players for Darlene Bailey’s team. or “feel” they once had. It's called racket fatigue and it sets
in after about two years for recreational players.
A mixed doubles match consists of three lines playing with each DECISION TIME…
CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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GOLF Member/Member
20 • August 2022 • SavannahShorelines.com Tournament A Success

Despite The Wind
and Rain

by BRAD ZIEGLER
MAY AND JUNE continued to be very active with MGA
Competitive Events. May concluded the second round of the
summer long Match Play Tournament which includes individual
and team matches. The majority of matches have come down to the
final holes and many into an “extra hole” playoff.

May 25th and 26th was our annual Member/Member
Tournament. A full field competed through a second day of tough
windy and rainy conditions, but prevailed to attend a wonderful
cookout at the SLV Recreation Center. The MGA Board did a great
job of planning the event and grilling for the after party. A very
good time was had by everyone who attended.

The four flight winners are:

Flight 1: First Place - Ken Bastow and Matt Weinhardt
Second Place - Richard Cromwell and Gary Watson
Third Place – Nelson Hagy and Brad Ziegler

Flight 2: First Place - Dave Blasik and Kevin Heath
Second Place - Barry Fairley and Michael Hunter
Third Place – Glenn Gumbiner and Jim Sliger

Flight 3: First Place - Chris Oxford and Cisco Torres
Second Place – Dick Strout and Keith Wise
Third Place – Dave Markle and Michael Payne

Flight 4: First Place – Vance Jordan and Bob Purdy
Second Place – Gene Graziano and John Mcguigan
Third Place – Joe Cieslak and Lincoln Wilkes

JOKE OF THE MONTH:

GLENN AND BARRY were playing golf one day. They decided
that they would adhere strictly to the rules, i.e., no mulligans,
improving their lies, etc. After a few holes, Glenn’s ball landed on
a cart path. As he reached down to pick up his ball to get relief,
Barry said, “We agreed that we would not improve our lie.”

No matter how much Glenn tried to explain that he was entitled
to this relief, Barry would not allow it.

So, Glenn went to the cart to get a club. As he stood over the
ball he took a few practice swings, each time scraping the club
on the pavement, taking out big chunks of blacktop and sending

out lots of sparks! Finally, after several
practice swings Glenn took his shot. The
ball took off and landed on the green
about 6-feet from the pin.

“Great shot!” Barry exclaimed. “What
club did you use?” Glenn answered, “I
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4 th of July Scramble Extravaganza Golf Tournament

by CISCO TORRES

28 TEAMS PARTICIPATED in the SLV 4th of July Scramble MSG9 Men’s Senior 9-Hole Golf
Extravaganza at the Monticello Golf Club on Monday the 4th of Green Jacket Tournament
July and did not let the 93 degree heat or the humid conditions
prevent them from marching on. The brave souls signed on not Roy Kiernicki Wins MSG9 Annual Green Jacket Tournament
knowing the format and played three scramble styles over the 18
hole event. (Step-aside, Las Vegas Scramble & Straight Scramble, by LARRY INGRAM
must use one drive per golfer)
THE SLV MEN'S Social Group Nine-Hole Golf League
The day started off with breakfast sandwiches and Bloody Mary’s, (MSG9) held their annual “Green Jacket Tournament” on
which were rumored to be a really good golf swing lubricant. three consecutive Fridays, April 22nd, 29th, and May 6th,
Each participant received a fan and a lovely patriotic pin that was 2022, at Tara Golf Club in Savannah Lakes Village.
handmade by our golf pro, Suzanne Bannon. The two best scores of three nine-hole rounds were

A HUGE thank you goes out to both our club pros, Suzanne
Bannon and Gareth Edwards, for their tireless efforts in making
this event such an enormous success! Suzanne, just as she did for
the Memorial Day event, made this outing a fun, friendly game that
was enjoyed by all.

A BIG thank you goes out to the cart barn attendants, golf
maintenance staff and to our incredible Food & Beverage Team
who finished our day off with burgers, dogs and sides.

Congratulations to: combined against the players’ handicap. Two players finished
with a net score of 60; Roy
Kiernicki, and Joe Crane.
1st Place Tie 5th Place By card off, Roy Kiernicki
• Gary DeArment / • Michael Duffy
Peggy O’Bryan • Betty Palone was determined the winner
of the 2022 MSG9 Green
• Nena DeArment / • Jennifer Cromwell Jacket.
Mary Bushmaker • Rick Cromwell
• Greg Bridges / Kristen Markle Taking third place was
Richard Clegg with a net
• Dawn Tanger / Nick Dematteo 6th Place Tie score of 61, followed by
• Charlie Angstadt /
3rd Place Tie Mike Chandler a tie for fourth place with
Fabio Espinosa and Randy
• Tom Knowlson / Brad Ziegler • Dave Blasik / Rick Judy Joly each netting 62. Joly was
• Judy Knowlson / Roger Carter • Paul Hughes / Larry Tarbet
• Greg Walker / • Mary Ruth Haworth / the only Gold Tee player to Tournament Director Joe Burns
finish in the top five.
Michael Zimmerman August “Butch” Dieckhoner MSG9 President, Rob congratulates Roy Kiernicki, 2022
MSG9 Green Jacket winner
• Jenny Walker / Ron Logan
8th Place Clancy, and Tournament
Director, Joe Burns, presented Roy Kiernicki with a
• Dave Markle personalized Green Pullover and a golf towel at a casual
• Mary Markle
• Janice Payne ceremony on the Tara putting green. An engraved plaque
with Roy’s name also resides at the Monticello Golf Club
• Michael Payne along with those of other past winners.

CLOSEST TO THE PIN Roy also earned a lifetime exemption from future
• Ladies Hole #13 Mary Markle enrollment fees to the MSG9 Green Jacket Tournament.
• Mens Hole #4 James Moyna Congratulations Roy, for a game well played.
MSG9 is an organized Golf League within Savannah
Lakes Village with over one hundred and fifty participating
Again, a huge thank you to all of the participants and support members. Typically more than half of the members play
staff that made this such a successful event! We look forward to every Wednesday and Friday. Anyone interested in joining
seeing you again next year!• MSG9 may contact President Rob Clancy.•

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DEVOTIONS

What does it mean to have the Holy Spirit in your life?

by PASTOR WAYNE YOUNG

HE HOLY SPIRIT guides, directs, and shapes our lives. It is
not what we do, but it is what the Holy Spirit does within us. We
realize that, we are a part of God‘s creation, God’s plan and that
God is the one in charge. Not us! The Holy Spirit helps us to
grow into the person God wants us to be.
For most of us, it is hard to let go and to let God be in charge.
10am Worship Service Our egos, our competitiveness, our need to be right or our need
Service Live-streamed to be in control, all undermine the work of the Holy Spirit in our
lives. When we pause and trust God, we experience the Holy Spirit’s hand guiding our
Welcome to lives.
Lutheran Church By The Lake The Holy Spirit is there when life becomes difficult. When we are at our wits end,
the Holy Spirit is with us. When we are unsure of the future and don’t know which
Highway 378 & Twelve Oaks Drive direction to turn, the Holy Spirit steps up. When we don’t know what to ask for in
our prayers, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, as St. Paul says it in Romans 8:26-28.
Sunday Morning Worship God’s love for us far exceeds anything that we can imagine. For just a moment,
• 10:30 in the Sanctuary imagine the person you love the most. It might be your spouse, your husband or your
• 9:00 (4/24 - 9/18) Lake Front wife. It it might be your children, it might be your grandchildren, it might be your
parents. No matter how great your love is for that
Worship at Elijah Clark person, it is only a drop in the bucket compared to
State Park God‘s love for you! Gods love for you is infinitely “It is through the Holy
greater than you can imagine. Spirit that we begin to
Pastor Wayne Young
It is through the Holy Spirit that we begin to realize the depth and
864-391-3000 [email protected] realize the depth and fullness of God’s love. The
Holy Spirit gives us the ability and knowledge to fullness of God’s love.”
“Building relationships with God and neighbors”
begin understanding God‘s forgiveness and God‘s
Good Shepherd Catholic Church compassion. The Holy Spirit helps us realize that God loves us and comes to us as
we are. It is not what we do, but it is what God has done for us through Jesus Christ.
Invites you to attend services God comes to us where we are. He lifts us up out of a difficult and problematic
Wed & Fri - 9 am situation. He helps us move forward to grow into the person HE wants us to be.
Sat - 4 pm The Holy Spirit challenges us to reach out and be Christ to our neighbors. The
Sun - 11 am
Father Jacob Joseph
Confessions:

Wed & Fri 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Sat 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
1401 Greenwood Hwy,
McCormick, SC
(864) 852-4722

Holy Spirit calls us to volunteer at the food pantry, to pick up a hammer for Habitat
for Humanity, to work in the local thrift store, to stuff back packs for hungry
children. Again, the Holy Spirit calls us to be the person God wants us to be.
Finally, the Holy Spirit calls us to share the good news with those around us. Do
you have friends who are unchurched? Friends who need lifting up? The Holy Spirit
allows you to welcome others. The Holy Spirit encourages you to lift up your friends
in prayer, to be the messenger of hope. The reality is that you are the message. You
are what they see as the church. That is the Holy Spirit at work in you. Celebrate the
Good News of the Holy Spirit working in and through you this very day.•

REPUBLICAN UMC Savannah Lakes Village
865 Chamberlain Ferry Rd. and the McCormick area
McCormick, SC 29835 have several places of worship
Pastor Susan Galasso for community involvement
803-270-9054
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THANKS TO ALL of the grandparents
of SLV this past week. We finished up with
42 children who spent 4 days with a very
innovative Vacation Bible School.

We called it “Camp Grand Slam.” This
year our theme was touching all the bases
of God's lesson, thus hitting a ‘Grand
Slam!’ While a grand slam in baseball is
one of the most exciting plays, there was
plenty of excitement at our local Lutheran
Church who hosted the children ages 3 –
14, along with the counselors, teachers (aka
Coaches) and support staff.

We started off with orientation, which
included a hot dog dinner and homemade
ice cream, rides on the Camp Grand
Express Train, and a message from Ernie
the Puppet, with the Pastor helping out.
After that, each day started off with

‘Minute-to-Win-It’, another
visit from Ernie, and
then breaking into
classrooms, music,
or crafts. And then,
after that exciting
morning, it was back
for more excitement
later in the afternoon
with a visit to the SLV
pool, a day on the lake

including some tubing, and
a Water Palooza on the final day. Finally
it was all capped off with a visit to the
“Augusta Green Jackets” where we got to
parade on the ball field, get our pictures
taken with Auggie, and root for another
‘Grand Slam’.

A special thanks to the sponsors of
the event. We purchased 100 Green
Jacket tickets, 17 of which were given to
the campers, courtesy of Capital Home
Builders. A big banner and 30’ dual lane
Slip-n-Slide was sponsored by Wesley
Commons. Tom Greene helped out
with a couple of small banners and Bill
Rohery lent his 2 seater golf cart, which
was turned into our train engine. And of
course a special thanks to our 40 some
volunteers from the church.

This is our 12th year of Camp Grand
and we invite you and your grandchildren
to join us next year on the 4th of July,
when we will kick off the week of “Camp
Grand ‘Ole Opry!”•

PETS OF THE MONTH 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.
Peanut
Parka

HELP BUST ME BEST EARS IN
OUT OF MY SHOW
SHELL!
My name is Parka and
My name is Peanut – everyone that meets me
mostly because I am a falls in love with my
wee she kitty, but also ears. They kind of look
because I’m a tad shy. like little satellite dishes
That might be due to that track every sound,
being the smallest of 10 so I guess you can tell
kittens. We had humble beginnings and were born under a borrowed that I’m a good listener.
house. Mama did the best she could rearing us, but now it’s time for I’m also a pretty smart cookie who knows how to sit for a treat.
us to find an indoor home of our own. I am eager to learn new tricks- as long as there is a treat at the end
of the lesson. I like to play and I love to rip the “squeak” out of
I might hiss a bit when you approach me, but once I see your squeaky toys. If my big ears hear it, they gotta have it.
smiling face and hear your gentle voice, I will welcome you to pick I enjoy playing with other dogs, but prefer to choose my friends.
me up and pet me. As I said, I am from a big family so I love to play I love to wrestle with my good pal Pippin. I am looking for an
and snuggle with other kittens. I was born on 3/22/22 and have all indoor home with lots of daily affection.
my shots, but have not been, you know, “fixed” yet. I’m a bit nervous I am a healthy 40 pounds with a birth date of 12/31/20. I have
about that and would love to have someone bring me back to my new all my shots, a microchip and have been spayed. If you want to
home, hold my paw and give me a treat or two for being a good girl. I know what kind of dog I am, your guess is as good as mine. I’m
hope if you’re reading this then that someone might be you. just a friendly black dog with lots of personality and love to share.•

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB – THURMOND LAKE

Lake conducted a “Partner in Command” seminar in early June We truly can’t thank you enough!” Sharon and Danny Albritton
at the Apex Marine building in Lincolnton, GA with 8 students Registration is now open for fall classes for the America’s Boating
in attendance. This class is designed for the partner who is not
skilled in boating. It provides information on what to do if the Course, Partner in Command and any other special interest courses
captain becomes disabled and cannot drive the boat, including how needed. Instructors Bill O’Neill and Chuck Gresham plan to offer
to call for help and how to get back to shore for further medical the basics and special interest classes starting right after Labor Day.
assistance. If you want a particular special interest course such as weather or
electronics or even one of the regular courses, please email
Mr. Craig Grainger, Director of the Ed Myers First Responders ([email protected]) now!
discussed the 911 system and basic lake-related first aid. Chuck
Gresham and Chester Mott explained the procedure of getting the Benefits of membership in America’s Boating Club – Thurmond
patient to a location where the First Responders and EMS could Lake are often free and include two important perks. Dave Kelley
intervene. Part of this discussion was a map-based tour of the and Bill O’Neill are available to perform Vessel Safety Inspections
lake pointing out potential locations that are easily accessible to the (VSI) on your boat at mutually convenient times and locations for
EMS. The second part of the seminar was an on-the-water exercise you. The DNR respects the current year VSI windshield sticker,
with each student practicing in their own boat what had been and you may be eligible for discounts on your boat insurance.
explained in class. The following is a testament to the effectiveness
of this class: Another “peace of mind” benefit is the water-proof “Thurmond
Lake Members’ Cell Phone Directory,” a one-page, plastic sheet
“Thank you to Chuck and Sandy Gresham for the excellent listing members willing to help if you have a problem on the water.
presentation of the Medical Emergency Class on Monday at the The directory lists the members nearest a particular area to help
Apex Marine building in Lincolnton, GA. We knew some of the you. To participate, you must be willing to reciprocate if another
procedures as we have taken First Aid training before, but it is so member has a need.
much different when you are talking about reacting appropriately
out on the water. We were so impressed with the preparation and Information on membership in America’s Boating Club –
the time that was spent in providing this class, and it was FREE! Thurmond Lake may be obtained from Commander Bill O’Neill at
26 • August 2022 • SavannahShorelines.com [email protected] or Ken Wiles at [email protected]•

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 TENNIS / PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE

line being a man and a woman as partners. family vacations, and evening rain and Skip and Linda Vanderford
Mixed doubles is fun for some tennis thunderstorms. In spite of these obstacles, Doug Sappenfield and Marsha Lusby
players while others much prefer playing the teams are playing, practicing, and
men against men and women against enjoying the fun and competition. in Grand Harbor match
women. Skip Vanderford told me, “I like
playing mixed doubles because I get to As soon as the mixed doubles league
play a long side my wife.” There are three concludes their season, another league,
husband and wife partnerships on the three the 55+, 7.5 Combo Ladies Team begins
teams. Jim Kitslaar, who has had a variety their play. This team is made up of 3.5
of partners, added, “I enjoy playing with level players and 4.0 players. In a match,
the strong women partners I have had.” partnerships of one 3.5 lady and one 4.0
Others, men and women, like the league play together. Again three lines play in a
because mixed doubles is a different game match. The team winning at least two of
and getting to play with different people is the three lines wins the match. This SLV
fun. team is just beginning to practice and will
play four of their five matches in August.
Darlene Bailey, captain of one of the Suzie Kaeding is captain of the team
teams, emphasized to her team members, consisting of Chris Corn, Ann Fago, Guinn
“This is for fun, to get exercise, and to Lane, Marsha Lusby, Linda Vanderford,
improve our skills.” Heidi Martin’s team has Lana Snellgrove, Fran Castle, Kathie Kase,
an added goal—to win the GATA League Kerry Dunn, Keisha Uhle, Karen Staten,
and the SC State Tournament. Having been and Suzanne Gay. This team will be
state champions in the past has this team matched against a very strong Gatewood
highly motivated. team and is looking forward to a challenging
season of good, fun tennis.•
Summer league play has the challenges
of hot temperatures, high humidity,

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