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Pictures from the November 8th dedication at the SLV Tennis complex are posted at www.flickr.com/photos/sc_lake_living/ CONGRATS To our Championship Teams! WHAT’S NEWS THE VILLAGER | November 21, 2012 SLV Teams Advance to Sectionals Savannah Lakes Village’s Lady Lakers repeat as state champions, while the men’s team received a wildcard to advance to sectionals after a 2nd place finish in South Carolina. Pg. 1 SLV Fitness Program Make 2012 your healthiest year ever. Pg 2 Southern Sectionals Tennis Schedule Good Luck to both teams competing at the Southern Sectionals! Pg 3 Golf Cart Christmas Parade Get in the Christmas Spirit at the 3rd annual Christmas Caroling and Golf Cart Parade. Pg 4 Member Guest Recap Thanks to all participants of the 2012 member guest tournament and social. Pg 5 Club Championship Congratulations to our club champions. Pg 6 Little River Blueway receives Tourism Partner of the Year Award David Twiggs and the Little River Blueway Adventure Area project receive recognition from South Carolina Parks Recreation & Tourism as “2012 Tourism Partner of the Year”. New Menus The clubhouses announce new menus and other enhancements. Pg 8 Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet A few reservations remain for Tara’s Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet. Pg 9 Autumn is undoubtably the best time of year to visit (or even better, live in) Savannah Lakes Village. While the region has an abundance of evergreen pines, it is this time of year that we recognize and especially appreciate the abundance of hardwoods. With the mild weather and beautiful scenery, this is also a great time to explore the special places in and around Savannah Lakes Village, that in part, help make living here so unique. So take the opportunity this fall to GET OUTDOORS and find your own way of enjoying the autumn foliage... From the tee box, in the seat of a bike or kayak, driving along hundreds of miles of country roads, an afternoon cruise on the lake, or a leisurely hike while exploring special sites in our parks and national forest. Our hope for you is that in doing so, you will continually develop a greater appreciation for the remarkable area and region that surrounds us, just as we do every time we are fortunate to walk out our own back door. Thankful to be in SLV SLV Lady Lakers Repeat as 2012 State Tennis Champions! A BRIEF LOOK AT THE LATEST 1 Sunday, November 4: The Lady Lakers repeated as South Carolina State Champions in Hilton Head. They played Low Country for the semi-finals then played the Grand Strand, team which was the wildcard team. The Lady Lakers went on to defeat the Grand Strand Team to repeat as South Carolina State Champions. The SLV Men’s team also advanced to the state championship finals, but came up one match short. The men won their group advancing to the semi-finals where they won their match against Columbia. Unfortunately, they lost 2-1 in the finals to Greenville. However, the SLV Men’s team was the recipient of a wild card and will advance to the sectional championship. Both teams will be traveling to Columbus, GA in late November/early December to represent Savannah Lakes Village and compete at the Southern Sectionals. h o s t a s t Lake Thurmond - South Carolina Savannah Lakes Village S L V h hi d i Back-to-Back State Champs!

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Pictures from the November 8th dedication at the SLV Tennis

complex are posted at www.flickr.com/photos/sc_lake_living/

CONGRATSTo our Championship

Teams!

WHAT’S NEWS

THE VILLAGER | November 21, 2012

SLV Teams Advance to SectionalsSavannah Lakes Village’s Lady Lakers repeat as

state champions, while the men’s team received a

wildcard to advance to sectionals after a 2nd

place finish in South Carolina. Pg. 1

SLV Fitness ProgramMake 2012 your healthiest year ever. Pg 2

Southern Sectionals Tennis ScheduleGood Luck to both teams competing at the

Southern Sectionals! Pg 3

Golf Cart Christmas ParadeGet in the Christmas Spirit at the 3rd annual

Christmas Caroling and Golf Cart Parade. Pg 4

Member Guest Recap Thanks to all participants of the 2012 member

guest tournament and social. Pg 5

Club ChampionshipCongratulations to our club champions. Pg 6

Little River Blueway receives Tourism Partner of the Year AwardDavid Twiggs and the Little River Blueway

Adventure Area project receive recognition from

South Carolina Parks Recreation & Tourism as

“2012 Tourism Partner of the Year”.

New MenusThe clubhouses announce new menus and

other enhancements. Pg 8

Thanksgiving Lunch BuffetA few reservations remain for Tara’s

Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet. Pg 9

Autumn is undoubtably the best time of year to visit (or

even better, live in) Savannah Lakes Village. While the

region has an abundance of evergreen pines, it is this

time of year that we recognize and especially appreciate

the abundance of hardwoods. With the mild weather

and beautiful scenery, this is also a great time to explore

the special places in and around Savannah Lakes Village,

that in part, help make living here so unique. So take

the opportunity this fall to GET OUTDOORS and find your

own way of enjoying the autumn foliage... From the tee

box, in the seat of a bike or kayak, driving along

hundreds of miles of country roads, an afternoon cruise

on the lake, or a leisurely hike while exploring special

sites in our parks and national forest. Our hope for you is

that in doing so, you will continually develop a greater

appreciation for the remarkable area and region that

surrounds us, just as we do every time we are fortunate

to walk out our own back door.

Thankful to be in SLV

SLV Lady Lakers Repeat as 2012 State Tennis Champions!

A BRIEF LOOK AT THE LATEST

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Sunday, November 4: The Lady Lakers repeated as South

Carolina State Champions in Hilton Head. They played

Low Country for the semi-finals then played the Grand

Strand, team which was the wildcard team. The Lady

Lakers went on to defeat the Grand Strand Team to

repeat as South Carolina State Champions.

The SLV Men’s team also advanced to the state

championship finals, but came up one match short. The men won their group advancing to

the semi-finals where they won their match against Columbia. Unfortunately, they lost 2-1 in

the finals to Greenville. However, the SLV Men’s team was the recipient of a wild card and

will advance to the sectional championship. Both teams will be traveling to Columbus, GA in

late November/early December to represent Savannah Lakes Village and compete at the

Southern Sectionals.

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Recreation Center News & Events

Pickle BallWith the popularity of SLV’s new pickle ball

courts and our initial clinic held earlier this

month, pickle ball sessions are now held

every Tuesday and Friday from 1-3p.m. A

representative will be on-site at these times

to assist in rule clarification as well as

teaching skills and techniques needed to

enjoy game. Once participants feel

comfortable in their abilities, they will be

rotated into game situations. Some

equipment will be provided to use during

these programs until participants are ready

and knowledgeable to purchase their own.

Pickle ball is an exciting new sport that is

easily picked up. The official website for

pickleball is www.usapa.org .

Holiday Craft FairComplete your holiday shopping with one of

a kind crafts and gifts from talented SLV

residents. The fair will take place on

December 1 at 10 a.m.

Community ChorusChristmas ConcertsCommunity Chorus Christmas Concerts will

take place on Thursday, December 6th at 7:30

p.m. and Sunday, December 9th at 3 p.m.

Stop by the recreation center to purchase

your tickets.

Line DancingNew line dancing programs are being held

every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Party

We are planning a great New Year’s Eve party.

Watch communications for details and sign

up information.

Outdoor Concert SeasonThe last outdoor concert & picnic of the year

was held at the community recreation center

on October 15, with Jake Bartley capping off

a very successful season. We appreciate

everyone coming out to support the 2012

concert series. We hope you enjoyed the

community gatherings and the live

entertainment from local/regional artists as

much as we did. We’re already looking

forward to the 2013 concert series.

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Pickle Ball Clinic held earlier this Fall

Free SLV Fitness Program - Make 2013 Your Healthiest Year Ever

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

11/12: Sign Up Starts

1/7: 7 p.m. Kickoff Meeting

Check In Dates:

Every Monday from 9:30-11 a.m.

Program is free - Fitness classes are $3.50

per day or your recreation center

membership.

The AC4ME program is your chance to spend 12 weeks doing nothing but good things for your

body! During those 12 weeks, we'll help you get on track. We'll give you GREAT healthy eating

recipes and suggest exercises to get in great shape, and we'll provide the motivation and ideas

on how to do it! Sign-up starts Monday, November 12th. The Kick-Off Program will be presented

Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7p.m. but do not worry if you cannot attend this meeting. The first

time you check-in we'll provide you all the information you need. Check-ins will be every

Monday from 9:30-11 a.m. starting January 14th and ending April 1st . Also, while we would like

you to check-in every week, we understand that you have travel plans and visitors, so you might

not be able to make it every Monday. For this reason, we will be sending a lot of information

through email and AC4ME newsletters. We have some exciting and fun ideas this year!

CONGRATSTo SLV’s Teams

Competing at State!

Recreation Center | Tennis

SLV Wins Border Wars IIOctober 13 - In a near repeat of the first

Border Wars, SLV prevailed again. Three of

the four matches were decided by third set

tiebreakers with two of those going into

overtime. Great fun was had by all and the

match was followed with SLV providing food

and beverages for players and fans alike.

This exhibition match was in preparation for

the 4.0 men who will be competing at the SC

State Tennis Championships at Wild Dunes on

November 1-4, 2012.

The SLV team pictured here consists of David

Staniford, Bob Harla, Dee Turner, Brian

Aufderheide, Mike Lusby, Wayne Baker, Mike

Chandler and Aaron Watson

SLV TENNIS...More than just court time.

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SLV Volley Girls Compete at State ChampionshipsThe SLV 6.5 Super Senior Team, the Volley

Girls, traveled to Daniel Island in October to

compete at the SC State Combo

Championships. The Volley Girls won both of

their matches on Thursday and played a very

strong Low Country team on Friday and lost

2-1 in an extremely close match. The Volley

Girls placed second in their flight overall.

Congratulations to all of the Volley Girls for

playing so hard and doing so well at State!

The Volley Girls pictured here are:

Back Row: Suzie Kaeding, Guinn Lane,

Andrya Lowther, Kathie Kase, Mary Ann

Klosterman (captain) and Marsha Lusby

Front Row: Barb Berton, Rosemarie

Nalevaiko and Fran Castle (co-captain)

Not Pictured: Heidi Martin and Anne Homes

Southern Sectionals...Here we come!Columbus, GA

The 3.5 Women Lady Lakers schedule:

Friday, 11/30 vs AL(B) at 3:30 pm

Saturday, 12/1 vs AR at 8:00 am

Saturday, 12/1 vs TN at 12:30 pm

Sunday, 12/2 vs LA at 9:30 am

Finals, Sunday at 2:00 pm

The 4.0 Men's schedule:

Friday, 11/30 vs MS at 3:30 pm

Saturday, 12/1 vs GA at 9:30 am

Saturday, 12/1 vs LA at 2:00 pm

Sunday, 12/2 vs TN at 8:00 am

Finals, Sunday at 12:30 pm

Good Luck to both teams competing at the

Southern Sectionals!

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Golf News

Thanksgiving Day GolfBoth golf shops will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. If you have

your own cart or wish to walk you are welcome to. There is a good

possibility for frost on Thursday morning. Please don't tee off

before 9:30 a.m. and please check the door of the golf shop for

updates before starting play on Thursday.

Ladies 9 Hole “Winter Play Golf”Ladies Nine Hole "Winter Play Golf" begins Thursday November

29th at Monticello. Please be at the course and signed in by 9:00

for a 9:30 Shot Gun Start. No need to be a WGA member to play.

ALL ARE WELCOME!! You my sign up individually or as a team.

Green Tee Golf GroupGreen Tee golf is for anyone and everyone. This group tees up

about 150 yards out from the green and play in from there. Strictly

fun - fun -fun. After play, the group hangs around the 19th hole to

review their many wonderful (or not so wonderful) shots and

laugh a lot. For more information about the Green Tee Golf Group,

contact Dolores Smallwood at [email protected].

Golf News & EventsTARA GOLF SHOP: 864.391.4115 | MONTICELLO GOLF SHOP: 864.391.4175

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www.SavannahLakes.com/hours

2012 Purchase IncentivesMAKE YOUR MOVE TO THE LAKE! The following incentives are available on contracts made before 12/31/12:

*New construction homes under contract before 12/31/12: » Complimentary Golf (unlimited green and cart) for 1 year » Complimentary Recreation Center pass for 1 year » Complimentary Community Dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. Incentive is for interior and golf homesites only. Community dock slip offer not valid for Lakefront homesites.

*Pre-existing homes under contract before 12/31/12: » Complimentary Golf (unlimited green and cart) for 6 months » Complimentary Recreation Center pass for 6 months

* The Details: » Maximum of two per household for Golf & Recreation Center memberships, must be redeemed at the same time » For new construction incentives, the anniversary date to begin on certificate of occupancy date, unless owner desires to redeem prior to home completion » For pre-existing home purchases, the 6 month timeline will begin on closing date » Incentives may not be transferred to other members or guests

3rd Annual Christmas Caroling & Golf Cart ParadeThe "3rd Annual Christmas Caroling Golf Cart Parade " will be held on

Saturday, December 15th at the Monticello Golf Course & Clubhouse.

A limited number of carts will be available. E-mail Jim Staggs at

[email protected] to reserve your cart. Carts will be available for

decorating at 2 p.m. with the parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. The

route will be #10 - #18, followed by #1-#9. The clubhouse will be

open offering food and drinks.

Parade & Caroling - December 2012

1st: Dick Selby & Willie Bednar

2nd: Eddie Bryan & Brooks Bryan

3rd: Dave McCallum & Gary Samp 3rd: Steve Rotert & Joe Proterra 3rd: Darold Galbraith & Duaine Galbraith

2nd: Ed Weaver & Jeff Hall 2nd: Bill Essex & Sam Melson

1st: Dave Kenzie & Bill Ross

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Shootout Winners: Dave Kenzie & Bill Ross

Flight 1 Winners Flight 2 Winners Flight 3 Winners

2012 Champs

2012 Member Guest RECAP

1st: Ken Bastow & Dave Bastow

The annual three-day member guest golf tournament and social was held in Savannah Lakes Village October 11 - 13. The 2012

event included a Players’ Welcome Party, special Ladies Night, breakfast & lunch buffets, Friday Evening Outdoor Couples Social,

Saturday evening Awards Dinner with music by Rhonda McDaniel; not to mention three days of golf and a final round shootout.

We appreciate all of our 2012 participants. Winners are pictured below.

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2012 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Club Championship was held on September 28 & 29 with the first round of play at the Tara Golf Club and the final round at the

Monticello Golf Club. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all the participants this year. Please congratulate our champions

when you see them in the community.

Men’s Club Champion

Men’s Senior Champion

Men’s Super Senior Champion

SUSAN TEMPEST LARRY REAM JOE JANKOWSKI

Women’sClub Champion

SLV’s 2012 Club Champions

VIRGIL JUDAH

LYNNE OLDFORD GARY HANNAH JIM NELSONCHUCK COOK

Men’sSenior Flight

Women’s Championship Flight

Men’s Championship Flight

Men’sSuper Senior Flight

NOTPICTURED

We’ve received several questions from members and

visitors about the small construction project taking place at

the Village Office on Hwy 378. As many of you know, this

office was once used as a model home. We are using the

area where the faux garage doors were located to develop

a nice kiosk for information on Savannah Lakes Village and

the remarkable region that encompasses our community.

See design illustration to the right.

Kiosk Construction

South Carolina Tourism Partner of the Year

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Congratulations to all the winners in the Fall Couples League. Yesterday was a the final round which was a make up for the one that got rained out. Here are the final standings for both competitive and social:

Name Totals Place AmountRice 77.5 1 $40.00Bastow 67 2 $36.00Osborn 66 3 $30.00Mitchell 66 3 $30.00Pierce 61 5 $26.00Payne 59.5 6 $24.00Hannah 59.5 6 $24.00Blue 59 8 $21.00Smith 57 9 $19.00Chalifour 56 10 $16.00Scheible 56 10 $16.00Webb 55 12 $12.00Cook 54 13 $10.00Godby 47.5 14 $8.00Berry 42.5 15 $5.00Spann 41.5 16 $3.00

Name Totals Place AmountPrice 8 1 $34.00Lucas 8 1 $34.00Buckingham 7 3 $24.00Staggs 7 3 $24.00Stewart 7 3 $24.00Gaer 6 6 $12.00Galbraith 6 6 $12.00Griffeth 6 6 $12.00Godre 5 9 $4.00

Fall Couples League Results

Competitive League

social League

CongratulationsBonnie & Don Rice!

You’re our winners of the Fall Competitive Division!

David Twiggs, Chief Operating Officer of Savannah Lakes Village, recently received the

“South Carolina Tourism Partner of the Year” award for the Old 96 District. Barbara Ware, director

of the Old 96 Tourism District along with representatives of the South Carolina Parks Recreation &

Tourism, presented David with the award at the district’s annual meeting. The award

acknowledges David’s work in developing the Little River Blueway Adventure Region. The Little

River Blueway, a tourism and economic development project, has increased tourism in the

western South Carolina region, specifically to outdoor recreation

enthusiasts that are searching for the land and water trails, parks,

public lands, lake access, wildlife, and golf courses that are abundant

throughout the region.

The Little River Blueway project has brought awareness of the region

throughout the Southeast, and has been featured in numerous

publications including Ideal Living, Live South, Carolina Living, and

on the front cover of the South Carolina Traveler magazine.

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Parks Recreation & Tourism as “2012

Tourism Partner of the Year”.

Holiday Ladies Lunch Bunch

Join us at noon on December 3 for the Holiday Ladies Lunch Bunch

and ornament exchange at the Tara Clubhouse. If you would like

to participate, please bring a wrapped ornament. The menu will be

Grilled Chicken Marsala, Striped Red Potatoes, Almond Green Beans

and Red Velvet Cake. As always, a Chef Salad may be substituted.

Tickets are $12.00, which includes tax, tip, beverage and dessert.

Deadline to purchase tickets at the Tara Clubhouse is Thursday,

November 29th. We will also collect food for the McCormick Food

Pantry at the December Lunch Bunch gathering. Bring your donations

and they will be delivered to the Food Pantry.

Golf NewsClubhouse/Social News & EventsTARA CLUBHOUSE 864.391.4163 | MONTICELLO CLUBHOUSE: 864.391.4185

Tara Neighborhood Dinner

The November Neighborhood Dinner promises to be the perfect

after-Thanksgiving meal! Join all your neighbors at Tara on Friday,

November 30 for an elaborate soup & salad bar: a variety of greens

and many toppings, 3 soups (including clam chowder), rolls and

cherry cobbler. The price is $12.95. Plan to come at 5 p.m. for

socializing and drinks. Mark your calendar now and plan for a fun

event. Please RSVP to neighborhood coordinator Kay Zeaser at

391-3071.

New Menu & Other Changes

The Tara Clubhouse will offer a new menu beginning November 27,

2012. The new menu will include a variety of salads, sandwiches,

heart healthy selections and a pick two combination of soup and half

sandwiches or salad with a variety of fat free dressings. Any of the

new menu items can be ordered for takeout from the hours of 11:00

am thru 5:00 pm Tuesday thru Friday. There will also be a new

appetizer menu available at both Tara and Monticello throughout the

day, plus drink specials during the hours of 4 to 5:30 pm on select

days. We invite all members to come out and enjoy these changes

and exciting new menu items.

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Private Communities.com (one of our many online feature pages

promoting Savannah Lakes Village to families researching

recreation-based master planned communities) recently added a

“Resident Review” feature to their services.

Your first-hand experiences can help families who are considering

relocation.

Please take the time to complete a short online form and submit

your own review of living in Savannah Lakes Village. Your review

may also be selected for use in our new community website that is

currently being developed.

To participate, go to http://tinyurl.com/SLV-Resident-Review-Form

Resident Reviews

For Hours of Operations:

www.SavannahLakes.com/hours

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The community directory went to

press on Monday, November 5. We are

anticipating delivery from our printer

on or before Tuesday, November 27.

Watch for additional communications.

Ride down almost any highway in McCormick County early on a fall morning and you will likely see empty trucks and SUV’s parked on the side of the road. You may also see hunters in bright orange vests and hats headed for the woods. What’s going on? The familiar scene is deer hunting season in South Carolina.

Deer are considered ‘big game’ in our state. Hunters must secure a hunting license; hunters born after 1979 must pass a Hunter Education Course to secure their license. McCormick County has a wealth of land available to the hunter. The SC Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Lands and Sumter National Forest lands are protected areas and are part of a plan for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources. Important activities allowed on these lands include hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife or other natural resource photography, and environmental education.

In McCormick, many hunt these public lands which are designated and managed by the SC DNR and are open to the public under specific time frames and restrictions for each property. SC DNR divides deer season into three kinds of hunting – the archery hunt, the muzzleloader (or black powder) hunt, and the rifle hunt.

Joe Belanger is a deer hunter. When talking to Joe about his hunting, he makes it clear that he is not a ‘trophy hunter.’ He enjoys the more primitive hunts – the muzzleloader or the archery hunt and he

hunts for food. Once he shoots a deer, an important part of the hunt to Joe is processing the deer himself. He has always believed that processing gives him a different relationship with the food supply. Joe has hunted all his life, enjoying what nature offers. Whether it’s a walk in the woods or getting back to basics, respect of wildlife and the environment is an important part of hunting.

Hunting can be simple. It usually begins with a day in the woods - scouting the signs of deer, choosing an area for the hunt, and putting up a portable deer stand. Deer won’t come to an area where their territory has been disturbed so it’s necessary for the hunter to wait several days for the scent to fade before hunting an area successfully. The hunter comes back several days later and plays the

“waiting” game to see if any deer come near enough to shoot.

The hunt with the muzzleloader is one shot limited to about 100 yards. Even though it was formerly called a black powder hunt, actual black powder is rarely used today since the advent of safer powders. Hunting during the muzzleloader season since 1972, Joe enjoys hunting public land. He believes it is not necessary to belong to an expensive hunt club. Any hunter can enjoy our natural resources.

For more information about deer hunting in South Carolina, check out the SC DNR hunting resources website at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting.html .

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Your Rod & Gun Club celebrates another successful year with a growing membership enjoying a wide variety of activities. We’d like to have you join us for the fun of outdoor activities, seminars on topics of interest, and other environmental programs! If you haven’t joined the SLV Rod & Gun Club, join today. If you have questions, call or email one of your Rod & Gun Club Board members. As always, the events are great but the people are the best! Download your membership application and instructions from the www.SavannahLakes.com website today.

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Christmas Tour of HomesMark your calendars for December 8th from 1:00 until 5:00. Cost is $15.00 which is used for the Garden Club's many community projects. Homes on the tour this year include: Ed and Susan DeVos, Jerry and Susan Dargis, Bernd and Sydnee Voigt and Wayne and Linda Baker. Plus, two homes that on the National Historical Register: The Guillebeau House and The John Allen Gibert, M.D. House. Tickets may be purchased from Garden Club members; the Red Rooster; Chamber of Commerce; The Mack; The McCray House and 7 Daffodils. Any further information contact Mary Ann Klosterman, 391-4078 or Toni Chandler, 391-5684.

Tara Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Morning, Nov. 23rd - The Lutheran Church By Lake in conjunction with Savannah Lakes Village will be hosting a Thanksgiving Day “Tara Turkey Trot.” The race/walk will be a two mile course that will begin and end at the Lutheran Church By The Lake. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:30 a.m. Prizes of homemade pecan and pumpkin pies will be given to category winners for individuals and teams (families). Following the race there will be hot apple cider, games, activities and an open air service of praise and thanksgiving at the pavilion. The cost of entry is a donation for Helping Hands Food Pantry of McCormick. They have requested donations of peanut butter, bottled juice, boxed cereal, or toilet paper.

Savannah Lakes VillageArts & Crafts FairPlan to attend the Savannah Lakes Village Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. There will be a large variety of fine quality hand crafted items that will sure to please everyone. Admission is free. Cash and checks only.

Kay Webb of the Newcomers’s Coffee Committee welcomes new residents.

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Welcome Newcomers! Savannah Lakes Village hosted the second Newcomers’ Coffee of 2012 on

November 7 at the Tara Clubhouse. 18 new households were invited, with six families being able to

attend in November. Newcomers pictured above (l to r ): Ann Martin, Greg Martin, Gordon

Armstrong, Catherine Merrills, Kathy Armstrong, David Merrills, Bev Buckingham, Dan Buckingham,

Susan Miller, Susan O’Brien, Mark Miller, Judy Larier, and Howie Lorier.

McCormick Christmas ParadeDec. 8 - 10 a.m. on Main Street

Picture above from 1950 Christmas Parade - Courtesy of Bobby Edmunds

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POSTCARDS & DECALS

Postcards and decals are now available

at SLV facilities. Postcards are $0.25 each, or $0.50 with a postcard stamp.

Outdoor vehicle window decals (with UV coating) are $1 each.

Look for SLV branded merchandise to be available soon.

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Larry Dinkins

Chief Financial Officer

[email protected]

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Betty Carol Jones

Director of Administration

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Kirk Smith

Director of Marketing

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GOLF

Sam Adams

Director of Golf

[email protected]

Monticello GS: 864.391.4175

Tara Golf Shop: 864.391.4115

James Hunt

Monticello Golf Superintendent

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4108

Bob McIntosh

Tara Golf Course Superintendent

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4106

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Jerry Kent

Food & Beverage Director

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4163

RECREATION

Pamela Royal

Director of Recreation

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4180

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Phil Gates

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On November 7, 2012, the Election Committee counted the

ballots that had been cast to determine the new members of

the SLV Board of Directors. The two board members elected

by the membership are: James (Jim) Biers and Bruce W.

Smith. They were seated at the Annual Meeting on Thursday,

November 15, 2012.

The 2013 SLVPOA Board of Directors (l to r): Ray Tarnosky, Bob

Good, Chuck Cook, Bruce Smith, Paul Aube, Jim Montgomery,

and Jim Biers.