December 2014 Landings Journal.pdf

The Landings Association600 Landings Way SouthSavannah, Georgia 31411-2899

Volume XLI • Issue XII • December 2014 www.landings.org

The Covenants Conversation Continues:Property Maintenance

By The Committee for Modernizing Covenants

At our Covenants Conversation meeting in February, participants strongly supported a new covenant requiring that residents properly maintain their property. They also supported fining residents who failed to do so. This is consistent with the results of the Covenants survey conducted last fall, in which 90% of respondents favored adding a maintenance requirement, and 81% favored fines.

This high level of support was accompanied by an equally strong desire to understand how these changes would be implemented. The participants identified three implementation MUST HAVES:

• Clear standards of what constitutes adequate property maintenance.• A transparent process for determining what violations should be subject to

fines and the amount of the fines.• A clear process for addressing potential violations that begins with discussions

with the property owner to resolve the issue, eliminating the need for further action, written notices of violation, adequate time to remedy the problem, consideration of special circumstances, and the right of appeal.

Since our February meeting, The Landings Association has been busy developing and documenting a process that includes these components. Several groups were involved. TLA’s staff and board, as well as the Security Committee, the Development Committee, and the Committee for Modernizing Covenants have all made significant contributions. Our thanks to all that contributed.

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Photo courtesy of Ray Gawronski

New Landings Association Directors & Officers

Congratulations to Terry Breyman, Nancy Pavey, and Jim Rich, who have been elected the three new Board Directors for The Landings Association. Their terms will run from 2015-2017. The Landings Association thanks all six candidates for standing for election to serve our community.

In addition, the following have been elected as officers for 2015 by The Landings Association’s Board of Directors:

President – Randy Stolt Treasurer – Jim RichVice President – Rex Templeton, Jr. Secretary – Nancy Pavey

The following listing was prepared based on the most commonly requested reference numbers at The Landings Association. For your convenience, please refer to these numbers often.

The Landings Associationwww.landings.org

Administration:Main 598-2520Architectural Review 598-2578Community Relations 598-2520Covenant Compliance 598-5517Human Resources 598-5521Finance:Resident Billing Statements 598-5514Controller 598-5515Public Works:Mailboxes 598-5509Environmental Resources 598-5504Wildlife Issues 598-5509Security Related:First Responders 355-6688Main Gate Assistance/Passes 598-1982 For Emergencies Only 598-2571Waterfront:Landings Harbor Marina 598-1901Delegal Marina 598-0023Sunset Pavilion Rental 598-2520Miscellaneous:Neighbors Helping Neighbors 598-5529Landlovers 598-5535

The Landings Clubwww.landingsclub.com

Administration 598-8050Deer Creek 598-2553Marshwood 598-2604Oakridge 598-2601Plantation 598-2525Franklin Creek Tennis 598-2570Oakridge Fitness 598-2558Marshwood Pool 598-2592Franklin Creek Pool 598-3559

The Landings Companywww.thelandings.com

Administration 598-0500Rental Operations 598-3226

OtherAnimal Control (Complaints) 651-6675CEMA Hurricane Line 644-8811Dry Trash Pick-Up 652-6840Waste Management 965-0300Savannah Waste 898-2200Utilities, Inc. of GA 598-0736AT&T 888-757-6500Comcast 354-7531Comcast Vacation Plan 888-211-4050Data Publishing/Hargray 877-328-2782

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December 2014Table of Contents

Regular Feature Articles...

Landings Association’s President’s Update 4 Monthly Board BriefsAssociation’s General Manager’s Update 5 Department Directory • Security StatisticsThe Landings Association Security Bulletin 6, 10 Southside Fire DepartmentThe Landings Club 7

Community Marketing and Real Estate Update 8

LAA Hosts a Holiday Party 10

Comic 11

Marinas Update 13

Your Association at Work 22

Landings Community Calendar of Events 23

Landlovers News 25

Landings New Neighbors Activities and Events 28

Water Consumption Report • Stay Informed • Landings Twitter 30

Classified Advertisements 31

Also In This Month’s Issue...

Covenants Conversation Continues: Property Maintenance 1, 12

New Landings Association Directors & Officers 1

Update: Where Are Our Eagles? 7

Cell Phone Coverage Update 11

Thank You, Volunteers 14-16

Shallow Well Study of Skidaway Island 17

Community Sustainability Update 19

Residents Urged to Help Save Trees 21

CCA Meeting • Landings Association Holiday Closures 24

Dredging at Landings Harbor 25

Architectural Review’s Most Common Concerns • Nature Trail Expansion 26

Final New Resident Reception of 2014 27

Sign & Mail Tube Policies • Landings Committees 29

John FitzgibbonPresident

Nancy PaveyTreasurer

Neil BaderDirector

Rita ButlerDirector

Rex Templeton, Jr. Director

Randy StoltVice President

Brenda DaySecretary

Jerry Beets Director

John FishburneDirector

Milly Pitts-DiCiccoEx-Officio

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President’s UpdateJohn Fitzgibbon

President, The Landings Association

Following are the actions of The Landing Association’s Board of Directors at its meeting on November 18, 2014.

The Board approved the Employee Insurance Renewals for 2015.

Approved a contract with Speros for the replacement of 25 cameras and a 180-degree camera at a total project cost of $81,835.60.

Approved a contract with Mid-State Striping for the striping of all primary and secondary roads within the community at a total project cost of $48,000.

Adopted a motion to approve the continuance of the USDA, APHIS service agreement for wildlife management at a total cost of $57,083.

Adopted a motion to approve a four-year extension of the service contract with Evergreen Tree and Turf Care that allows the Association to retain 10% of proceeds from dump tickets.

Approved the 2015 TLA/TLC Service Agreement for lagoon services in the amount of $110,000.

Adopted a motion to approve a four-year contract extension with ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance at $1,033,247 and an additional 1% increase annually for the remainder of the contract.

Approved suspension of member privileges for continued non-compliance with covenants caused by lack of property maintenance and/or non-compliance with the Architectural Guidelines for 102 Willeford Drive, 81, 83, 85 & 87 Waterway Drive, 62 Waterway Drive, 1 Curlew Lane, 27 Hemingway Circle, and 35 Middleton Road.

Approved suspension of guest pass privileges for continued non-compliance with Rules and Regulations for 206 Wiley Bottom Road.

Approved the suspension of member privileges for members with unpaid Assessments.

Approved the suspension of member privileges for members with delinquent Marina Accounts.

The election results are in and I’d like to welcome Terry Breyman, Nancy Pavey, and Jim Rich to The Landings Association’s Board!

Our new Board members bring a wealth of experience to their new assignment. Terry spent his career working on environmental and water issues with the Federal government and other organizations. Nancy never really left -- she was appointed to fill the remaining term of a director that resigned two years ago. Jim is back from a short retirement having served in various officer positions during his previous tenure on the Association’s Board.

I’d also like to thank Cliff Frohn, Louis Wiener, and Bob Wilkens, the runner ups. In this column a few months ago, I referred to board candidates as heroes, and they truly are. During their candidacy, they spent many hours learning about The Landings Association and its operations. We hope to use these gentlemen’s talents on Association committees.

At its November meeting, The Landings Association’s Board elected officers to serve during 2015. They are a very talented group.

President - Randy Stolt Vice President - Rex Templeton, Jr. Treasurer - Jim Rich Secretary - Nancy Pavey

Randy is an excellent choice for president. He has served as both treasurer and vice president, and he led the strategic planning and governance committees. He did such a good job developing the plan, we elected him to begin implementing it. No good deed goes unpunished.

In his first year on the Board, Rex has provided thoughtful input on a variety of issues. He also is under 50-year-old, works full time, and has school-aged children. Rex has a different perspective on some issues than other members of the Board, and that’s been very helpful.

Now that he has been elected treasurer, Jim has served in all four officer positions -- a career grand slam. His knowledge of The Landings Association is unsurpassed and invaluable.

In addition to serving as The Landings Association’s secretary, Nancy will begin a three-year term on The Landings Company board. This year she served as treasurer and led the finance committee. This experience together with her background in service industries and human resources will benefit both organizations.

Finally thanks go out to our departing Board members -- Milly Pitts-DiCicco and John Fishburne. Milly has been on the Board for four years, including acting as ex-officio this year. John has been on the Board for three years and will continue as a director of The Landings Company through 2015.

The Landings Association Board wish you and your family the happiest of holiday seasons!

Board Briefs

General Manager’s UpdateShari Haldeman

General Manager / Chief Operating OfficerDepartment Directory

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Security Statistics

EMS REQUESTSOctober 2014 37October 2013 47

FIRESOctober 2014 0October 2013 0

THEFTOctober 2014 8October 2013 2

VANDALISMOctober 2014 4October 2013 12

GATE PASS REQUESTSOctober 2014 9,445October 2013 8,683

Dear Residents,

We have had a busy and productive year at The Landings Association. From our successful Covenants Vote this spring, to the beginnings of a new Strategic Plan, with your help and support these initiatives are shaping the future of The Landings.

As noted in this edition, the Association continues to focus on how best to conserve water with water permit reductions pending from the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for all Floridan Aquifer groundwater permit holders, including Utilities Inc. (UI) who provides water for residential units on Skidaway Island. Information being discussed in a Permit Holder Leadership Group established by EPD indicates that UI’s permit for Skidaway Island is likely to decrease from an annual average of 1.695 million gallons per day to 1.275 million gallons per day, a reduction of approximately 423,000 gallons per day. Georgia EPD will be the final decision maker on how the permit reductions will be accomplished. The article on page 17 discusses a recent Landings Association study commissioned to explore shallow wells as an alternative source of water for landscape irrigation to assist in meeting the future mandated reductions. In partnership with our water committees, Utilities Inc. and the Landings Club, we will continue our efforts to find appropriate solutions for addressing the pending permit reductions. Community events currently are being planned to educate the community and discuss the options that are being explored. Please stay tuned!

I strongly encourage all to attend our Covenants Town Hall Meeting on Monday, December 16, at 7 p.m., in Plantation’s ballroom. This meeting will kick off our community discussion on a round of proposed Covenants revisions for property maintenance, which our surveys indicate is supported by a vast majority of our owners. Please read more in the front page article of this edition and plan to come and learn about the key issues and have your questions answered. Our current schedule calls for an early 2015 Covenants vote.

The Board of Directors recently approved a program to transfer registration of golf carts from the Landings Club, who has served as the registrar for many years, to the Association. Unregistered golf carts, along with safe operation, are one of the most frequent concerns expressed by residents. Under this program, all golf carts will be registered anew over a four-to six month period beginning in January 2015. To simplify the process, registration events will be hosted throughout the community in a social environment. Final logistics for the new golf cart registration program still are underway; however the Security Bulletin on page 6 lays out the preliminary plans for this important safety initiative.

As the year comes to a close, please join me in thanking the numerous individuals who provide an incredible array of volunteer services that strengthen our community and improve the lives of all residents. This Landings Journal includes a list of the many residents (almost 900!) who actively contribute their time and talent to make a difference at The Landings. Thank you, volunteers!!! You are an inspiration and are greatly appreciated for your contributions.

Speaking of giving of their time and talent, congratulations to the three new Association Board Directors -- Terry Breyman, Nancy Pavey, and Jim Rich. Thank you for your upcoming service to The Landings Association over the next three years. Thank you also to the other candidates who chose to run. Congratulations also are in order to the Association’s incoming 2015 Board Officers: President Randy Stolt, Vice President Rex Templeton, Jr., Treasurer Jim Rich, and Secretary Nancy Pavey.

Have a safe and happy holidays!

Shari Haldeman, General Manager/[email protected] 598-2520

Karl Stephens, Chief Administrative O cer/Finance [email protected] 598-2520

[email protected] 598-5524

Beth Lanier, HR/Organizational Effectiveness [email protected]

Paul Kurilla, Public Works/Community Development [email protected] 598-5509

Tim Cook, Security Director

[email protected] 598-2528

Rory Jose, Marinas Manager

598-2520

Security BulletinTim Cook - [email protected]

Security Director


Awarding Our FirefightersEvery year, we have an awards dinner for active and retired Firefighters

and First Responders. This year’s event took place November 17. Three awards were presented.

• Firefighter of the Year Award: Lt. William (Bill) F. Haeger. Bill joined the Skidaway Island Fire Department in 2009, became an Officer in 2013, and a medical First Responder in 2014.

• Rookie of the Year Award: Gary Anklowitz. Gary joined the Skidaway Island Fire Department 2012, and after basic training, became a panel operator (Engineer) in our department.

• This year, we had an additional Special Appreciation Award. It was given to Capt. Tom Morris. Tom has more than 55 years in the Fire and EMS service, and during that time held many senior positions. He has been with Skidaway Island’s Fire Department and First Responders for 30 years, and has served as treasurer for both the Fire Department and First Responders for 20 years.

I hope you all join me in congratulating Bill, Gary, and Tom and thank them for all they do.

Updates On Our ResponseSeptember and October were relatively calm months, with fewer

than 10 calls per month, none a real fire. That felt pretty good having come off the two preceding months with plenty of lightning strikes and some small fires. In both July and August, we had 20 fire calls. We have had a very good response from our volunteers throughout the year, with an average range of 12-to-16 per call, and even more to a structure fire.

Did You Change Your Smoke Detectors’ Batteries?November had the daylight savings time change back, a good time

to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. Did you do it? If you do not feel comfortable changing the batteries yourself, give our dispatch a call (355-6688) and ask for help. We will be happy to send one of the firefighters to help you change the batteries. Remember to make sure to have batteries at home when we come to help. Most smoke detectors take the standard 9-volt batteries.

Cold Weather ApproachingAs the cold weather approaches, we start using our fireplaces for

both comfort and extra heating. It is important that we make sure our chimneys and fireplaces are safe, to ensure that using the fireplace does not start a fire in the house. The industry seems to recommend that you have a chimney sweep and inspection every one-to-two years. That is true even if you only burn gas in the fireplace. To read more, here is one of many websites that addresses the issue http://www.chimneys.com/articles/chimney-inspection-by-a-chimney-sweep. When was your chimney inspected last?

SSFD CommunicationChief Lars Ljungdahl - [email protected]

Southside Fire Department

Golf Cart RegistrationThe Landings Board of Directors recently approved a program for all golf carts to be

registered with The Landings Association, beginning in January 2015. Historically, all golf carts were registered with The Landings Club, regardless of Club membership. However, the Club requested that registration be transferred to the Association since it is an Association rule that all golf carts be registered. One of the most frequent concerns received from residents is unregistered golf carts. It remains a top priority of The Landings Association to help you stay safe on our community paths and trails.

Additionally, it is our intent to provide an easy and painless registration process as providing the best possible customer service is a primary objective of this initiative. To kick off this program, which has been dubbed “Happy Trails”, we plan to bring the registration process directly to your neighborhood as much as is practical. Registration tents will be set up and residents can socialize with neighbors and enjoy a hotdog and soft drink while their cart is registered.

We are asking that residents register their carts when we hold a registration event for a specific neighborhood. The registration process will begin at the entrance to Moon River for all Moon River residents on Saturday, January 10 from 8 a.m. until Noon and on Sunday, January11 from 1 to 5 p.m. The registration process will then move to Marshview Landing (tentatively scheduled for January 17 and 18), Deer Creek, Oakridge, Landings Harbor, Delegal Marina, and finally at The Landings Association’s Athletic Field. Please watch for more announcements and email bulletins concerning the process, locations, and times. We expect it will require four-to-six months to register all golf carts in the community.

New registration numbers will be issued to every privately owned golf cart, and they will match your primary residence’s lot number and location of the golf cart. We truly are appreciative of the angst that removing old registration numbers may cause some members, however this step is necessary to create an accurate database. If you so desire, you can assist in this process by removing the registration number from the front, but please make a note of the old registration numbers so we can assist the Club in auditing their records. If you move and/or sell your golf cart, it will be required that you advise The Landings Association so that we can update our records. Landings Association decals also will be placed on each side of your cart and will bear the new registration number. This should assist with the numerous suggestions we received concerning not being able to see the registration number solely on the front of the cart. A rear registration number was considered and thoroughly vetted. However, due to the various golf cart makes and models a single application for attaching the registration number to the rear of the cart could not be achieved.

What if I have a Club decal and pay a trail fee?Initially, we are requesting that all golf carts, regardless of their club affiliation, be registered

with The Landings Association. As previously mentioned, new registration numbers will be assigned and this information will be shared with Club personnel. New registration numbers will provide a clean slate and link golf carts to their owner’s specific lot numbers.

Is there a charge for the new registration numbers and side decals?No. TLA is not charging for this registration process, numbers or decals.

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The Landings ClubSteven Freund

Executive Director, The Landings Club


Board of Governors Election ResultsCongratulations to Peter Calder, Denise Cunningham, and Gene McDonald, who

were voted to The Landings Club’s Board of Governors to serve during the 2015-2017 term. Their terms will begin on January 1, 2015. Thank you to all candidates who participated in the election process. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.

End of Year Golf Tournaments• Sadie Hawkins - December 7. This is a two-person event where the ladies

invite a male other than spouse to be their partner. An awards dinner follows in Plantation’s ballroom.

• Family Golf Tournament - December 24. Enjoy breakfast at Marshwood before partnering with family members in a fun-filled day of golf.

Slide into the New Year/Polar PlungeJoin the fun, and splash into the New Year Thursday, January 1. Cleanse away old

habits and make new resolutions by sliding or jumping into 2015 at the Franklin Creek Pool! The first 50 people to arrive will be entered in a raffle for a $50 Club gift card. Splashers will be entered in a raffle for fabulous prizes including golf, tennis, and swim lessons, parent’s night out, massage therapy certificates, and even Walmart gift cards! In addition, complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, and breakfast snacks will be served. 11 a.m. arrival; 11:30 a.m. splash!

LEAF to be Launched in 2015Life Extension and Fulfillment (LEAF) will be a major initiative in the coming year

to promote programming and events related to life extension, intellectual and spiritual experiences, as well as cultural activities. Watch for more communication on LEAF in the coming months!

New Year’s Eve EventsChoose one of three events to welcome 2015! • Spend New Year’s Eve in the Land of Oz at Plantation’s Ballroom at 8:30

p.m. Follow the yellow brick road to entertainment by the Eric Winbush Experience, a lavish dinner buffet, and an Over the Rainbow champagne toast at midnight.

• Marshwood Club is offering a New Year’s Eve dinner from 5-10 p.m. A three-course menu is posted on the Club’s website. No a la carte.

• A New Year’s Eve Bash will be held at Deer Creek-a coastal grill from 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. This celebration offers music by DJ Mel B, heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and late night munchies. Babysitting will be available from 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. at the Oakridge Fitness Center.

Reservations are required for all events. Please call Central Dining (598-3535).

Folk Songwriter and Performer, Jack WilliamsThe Club’s concert series will kick off with a performance by singer songwriter, Jack

Williams, Sunday, January 4 at the Plantation Clubhouse. From South Carolina, Jack’s musical career spans almost five decades. He is a sought-after performer throughout the U.S. Counted as one of the most dynamic musicians on today’s “folk” circuit, Jack Williams is a must-see artist. For reservations, please call Central Dining (598-3535).

Best wishes for a peace-filled and joyous holiday season.

Update: Where Are Our Eagles?By Mal Welch and Jim SilerEagle Cam Committee

Over the summer, cameras were installed above a nest in a tree on Palmetto #14 where, for the past two years, a pair of bald eagles have nested and fledged one or two eaglets each year. We are ready to take the eagle cam live.

But where are our eagles? One has been seen on a perch in a nearby tree a number of times, including the middle of October. In late September, one was spotted in the nest, doing some housekeeping chores. It seems that every day we get reports of eagles in the vicinity.

Jim Ozier, eagle expert at Georgia DNR, said although he would have expected them to return to the nest sooner, we should not give up hope that our pair will return…at least, not yet. When and if the pair returns and begin nesting, we will go live with the camera and a working infrared light for 24/7 viewing. In the meantime, since many have asked, we want to let everyone enjoy the view from the nest, photos from the installation, and website features that unabashedly promote our community.

On the site, we invite comments and questions and have tried to answer the most frequently asked ones, such as “Is that tree dying or dead?” And we want to hear from you when you see the eagle(s) in the area. There are a lot of eyes around the island that can help us track our elusive pair. The social media components of the website will let us talk to one another. TheLandingsSavannahEagleCam.com is our very long web address. But once you’ve gone there, your browser will remember the way back. Have a look, share your thoughts, and thank our sponsors. There always was about a 10% chance that the eagles wouldn’t return for a third year to this nest. Sponsors knew the odds and went out on a limb to support a project that could be spectacular, but may not come off as hoped.

In addition to financial support, it has required the community to get us this far. The Landings Club’s Board and staff have given full support. Director of Maintenance - South, Chris Steigelman and Palmetto Superintendent Philip Soukup have gone up 85’ above the nest multiple times, in rented lifts, following lightning strikes and power surges, to repair and replace electronics, learning the system along the way. The Landings Association has given access to their Comcast business line, and Southside Fire Department donated a ladder truck on day one of the installation.

Numerous residents have supported the effort, including the leadership at CCA and Ogeechee Audubon (both of these nonprofits are sponsors). Rick Cunningham has helped out with the website, Facebook, and Twitter. Wild Birds Unlimited Savannah, our newest sponsor, joins Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association and Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation in support.

Skidaway Audubon launched the effort with an allocation of $15,000, a unanimous decision by the board to underwrite this project.

Additionally, we have powerful partners standing by. Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Explore.org will stream our birds and showcase our Coastal Georgia environment to millions. But only if the eagles return.

While we wait, we hope you’ll come to the website, see what’s happening, and share your observations with the community!

In the next few days, The Landings Company will pass $100 million for 2014 year-to-date sales. This year’s results are fantastic and reflect our efforts to hone in on our buyers’ needs and expectations, evolve the brand accordingly, and then build a website to match. The good news is that is undeniably working.

In 2015, our media plan is being designed to reach an even broader audience in many forms of print and digital marketing not previously utilized here. This will continue to bring large number of visitors to our island.

With this great success, we find ourselves with pressure on inventory levels in some price ranges and with sales activity reasonably scattered across all ranges.

Should you be contemplating the sale of your home here, please call on us. Our team will happily and professionally provide you with a fair assessment of value, a sound marketing strategy, and ultimately the best opportunity for a successful sale at the highest value. As you can see in the chart to the right, the results speak for themselves.


Community Marketing and Real Estate UpdateRaoul Rushin

President, The Landings Company

2014 Closings by Listing Real Estate Firm | 228 HOMES CLOSED

Berkshire Hathaway (formerly Prudential)

Keller Williams RealtyRe/Max Savannah

Seabolt BrokersColdwell Banker Platinum

Celia Dunn Sotheby’s Whitley & Associates

ERASavannah List for Less

Ken Powers RealtyRawls Realty

International PropertiesMia Madison Properties

Cora Bett Thomas Austin Hill & CoC.E. Hall Real Estate

Coastal Realty ExecutivesCentury 21

Bellwether RealtyRealty South

Skidaway Island PropertiesSavannah Realty

Exclusive Georgia PropertiesBob Diamond Realty Note: Data collected from Savanah Multilist Corporation through 10-31-2014

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NUMBER OF HOMES CLOSED AT

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Seasons Greetings Red Velvet TrifleOur family’s favorite holiday dessert!

Happy Holidays! - Tina, Ashley, and Cleve Zipperer

1 (18.25-oz.) package Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Red Velvet Cake Mix2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened2 cups low-fat vanilla yoghurt

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake batter as directed. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan.2. Bake at 350° for 28 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.3. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 1 minute or until creamy. Add yoghurt, powdered sugar and lemon zest. Beat 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth, stopping to scrapedown sides of bowl as needed. Cover and chill.4. Remove cake from oven. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack and cool completely (about 1 hour).5. Invert cake onto a cutting board. Cut rounded top off of cake. Trim and discard edges of cake. Cut cake into 32 pieces.6. Arrange about 1/3 of cake pieces in a 3-qt. trifle dish. Carefully spread 1/3 of chilled cream cheese mixture over cake. Repeat layers 2 times, smoothing toplayer of cream cheese mixture over cake pieces. Top with raspberries. Cover and chill 1 hour before serving.

1 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. lemon zest2pt fresh raspberriesGarnish: fresh mint sprigs

It’s that time of year when The Landings Garden Club present the prettiest bows and Amaryllis Bulbs for sale. Now is the time to purchase them for all of your holiday decorating. You may stop by the Village Fountain between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on December 1, 5, 8, and 12 to make your purchase or fill out the order form and drop it off at one of the decorated mailboxes located at The Village Library, The Village Pharmacy, or The Association Office. Additional forms can also be found at the mailboxes. Cash and checks are welcome. The proceeds go towards the protection of our local forests, marshes, native plants, wildflowers and birds. You’re support is greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays from The Landings Garden Club.

Name ______________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For delivery purposes, please circle the area where you live: Oakridge, Plantation, Marshwood, Deer Creek, Mid-Point, Other

To order please complete the order form above and place back in the mailbox. A garden club member willcontact you in the necxt couple of weeks to arrange delivery and payment. Please do not include payment at this time. Thank you for your purchase.

The Landings garden CLub

Continue the Tradition - A Red Bow on Every Mailbox! Start a New Tradition - A Red Bow on Every Golf Cart!

Bow & Bulb Sale

Product Qty Price Total

Small Red Velvet Bow @ $5.00 each =

Large Red Velvet Bow @ $12.00 each =

Small Red Gold Lined Bow @ $8.00 each =

Large Red Gold Lined Bow @ $15.00 each =

Double Pink and White Amaryllis Gift Box @ $20.00 each =

Double Red Amaryllis Gift Box @ $20.00 each =

Visit us online at www.thelandingsgardenclub.com

Total enclosed =

What will be required of me?Please bring your golf cart to the designated location on the

designated date and time for your specific neighborhood, which will be communicated via E-mails, and The Landings Journal. Once we get a majority of each neighborhood completed, we will announce the location, dates, and times for the next registration event.

Please plan to have the following when you register your golf cart:• Your golf cart • Your driver’s license• List of resident driver’s authorized to drive the cart within the

next two years• Current golf cart insurance information (coverage of not less

than $300,000)• If you choose to remove your old registration number, please

note the number and advise TLA personnel upon registering

A courtesy inspection will be performed, but you can check to ensure these components are fully operational and in good order prior to registration; check the operational status and condition of the headlights, rear lights, horn, steering, and tire tread (the penny test).

We will ask that you complete TLA’s Golf Cart Registration Form, read the rules and regulations and agree to the privately owned golf cart agreement policy. A link will be set up our website shortly so you can read all of this online.

What if my headlights don’t work, or I don’t have a horn?The primary objective is to get all privately owned golf carts

registered! We will complete the registration of your cart, but annotate any items that need attention. Horns? Don’t worry, if your golf cart is not equipped with a horn, we have a surprise for you!

I’m certainly open to suggestions on how to make this process as painless as possible for residents. As many of you know, The Landings Association has spent a considerable amount of time, thought and effort on golf cart registration and we believe this program will provide a fresh start and new perspective on the importance of golf cart safety on our trails and paths. We look forward to residents’ support and cooperation with “Happy Trails”. Together we can make this program a success and a step in the right direction toward a safer community. I personally will be at the majority of these events and look forward to meeting you!


LAA Hosts a Holiday pARTyBy Mary-Anne Westley LAA

Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring at Plantation Club in December at the Landings Art Association’s annual “Gift of Art” exhibition and sale! LAA artists offer their paintings, pottery, photos, and fashions for your holiday shopping, and each artist donates at least 10 percent of the purchase price to a charity of your choice.

What a bright time, it’s the right time to choose from a spectacular array of artworks to delight everyone on your gift list. There’s Judy Burk’s colorful photograph of historic Wormsloe, its gates ornamented with evergreen wreaths, and Linda Blount’s cheery acrylic painting of a cow festooned with red ribbon and holly. Sally Jones’s painting captures dapper Mr. Riv R Otter emerging from a Landings lagoon. Cathy Sizer’s chic and cozy silk-based, wool-and-cashmere felted nuno scarves would warm anyone’s heart, as would photographer Fred Langley’s Watching the World Go By, a Venetian gentleman viewing Japanese tourists cruise past his window on the Grand Canal. And what golfer wouldn’t want to give (or receive) a petite framed oil painting by Martha Hough titled Sunset - Oakridge 15?

In the glass display case, Scudder Sinclair’s wood carvings Ruby-Throated Hummingbird atop a flower and Sanderling on sea-grass sprigs, tweet season’s greetings to passersby. Mother and Child reflects the rustic scene of a stable -- an earthenware sculpture by Barbara Duch with space for a candle inside. Margie Sone Gravina’s exquisite Larimar earrings and bracelets sparked with red agate, green peridot, and shimmery pearls evoke a holiday spirit, as does Phyllis Tildes’s merry painting of Reggie, a red-bow-tied terrier. These are just a few of the myriad artworks available at the “Gift of Art” spree at Plantation this month!

Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time at the opening reception at Plantation Club Gallery on Thursday, December 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Chill out with an icy beverage from the members’ and cash bar, replete with fruit-and-cheese buffet, courtesy of the LAA. The show and sale run from December 3 through January 7, for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Boxing Day gift giving.

The Landings Art Association is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1987 to promote aesthetic enrichment and education in our community. Currently, more than 250 members represent a wide variety of artists, art lovers, and supporters of the arts. Residents of the greater Savannah community are welcome to join. For more information about LAA, visit www.landingsart.org or contact Nancy Lieb, membership chair ([email protected]).

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Cell Phone Coverage UpdateBy Karl StephensChief Administrative Officer/Finance Director

Living in a maritime forest can present many challenges, including receiving consistent cell phone coverage indoors. Even though The Landings has four cell phone towers (three on Landings Association property and one on Landings Club property), penetrating the tree canopy successfully isn’t always possible.

The Landings Association has worked on this issue for a number of years, especially in an attempt to improve cellular coverage on the south end of the island, toward Delegal Creek Marina. We must balance the desire for better coverage with where additional equipment (towers, etc.) might be placed that is unobtrusive. Simultaneously, no carriers have approached us in recent years to add more towers.

Realizing that Verizon has provided the best coverage island wide, but that AT&T has struggled, according to reports from our residents, this summer The Landings Association approached AT&T to determine if there is interest in adding equipment, and if so, where that equipment might be located and what it might look like. The Landings Club also met with AT&T to discuss the same issue. Currently, we are awaiting results back from AT&T’s engineers to determine if the interest is strong enough to proceed with creating and reviewing preliminary plans.

The Landings is not the only community struggling with universal coverage indoors. Therefore, some exciting news has been announced by the major cellular providers this year, for improving coverage within buildings. T-Mobile now has enabled all of its newest phones to work on Wi-Fi, using your wireless router, with no special equipment needed. That means if you have a strong Wi-Fi signal in your house and a new T-Mobile phone, you should be able to make and receive calls, even if you don’t have strong cellular coverage.

Sprint as well began allowing Wi-Fi calling on a selection of its Android phones in 2014. AT&T has reported it likely will have Wi-Fi calling sometime in 2015. Verizon tentatively has planned to introduce Wi-Fi calling in 2015 as well. However, due to Verizon’s strong nationwide network, this is less a priority for that carrier. Micro cells continue to remain an option for the carriers, as well.

If in doubt, please contact your carrier to discuss options if you cannot consistently receive a cellular signal in your home.


Covenants Conversation ContinuesContinued from cover

We will be discussing the details of the proposed covenant change at a Covenants Conversation town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on December 16th in the Plantation Ballroom. Please plan to attend.

Here’s a preview.

Why Do We Need a Property Maintenance Covenant?To protect property owners and their property values from neighboring properties

that are so poorly maintained that they significantly affect our ability to enjoy our own properties. We’re not talking about minor maintenance issues. We’re talking about properties that virtually all Landings residents would consider to be dumps, derelict properties, or eyesores.

There are currently nine Landings properties, owned by five property owners, which have had their membership privileges suspended for inadequate property maintenance. These are the properties we are most concerned about. Though few in number, their impact is great.

We need a better way to motivate these property owners to fix their maintenance problems. Adding a property maintenance covenant is part of the solution.

How Will Fines Help to Improve Property Maintenance?The remedies currently available don’t work well. Fines should work better.Suspension of member privileges is the most drastic punishment available under

our current Covenants and Rules. When things get really bad, Chatham County can be called in to classify poorly maintained properties as nuisances. Then TLA can sue the property owner in an attempt to get them to remedy the problem. This is very expensive, and it has been ineffective. An indication of this is that most of the suspended properties have been suspended for several years.

Communities that have the ability to fine for inadequate property maintenance have found it to be an effective way to motivate owners to fix maintenance issues promptly. Economic incentives work. When owners understand that they might incur fines, problems are addressed early, usually before fines are levied.

In some cases, it will be difficult to collect fines. That’s OK. The purpose of fines is not to make money but to improve property maintenance. Recent changes in our Covenants give TLA broad powers to collect receivables. Together with the ability to assess fines, these new powers will enable severe maintenance issues to be quickly resolved.

What is The Process For Addressing Potential Violations?The process will include the following steps:• After inspecting a property, a TLA compliance officer will orally inform the

property owner of any potential violations.• If requested, the compliance officer will also suggest local vendors capable of

correcting the violation.• If an agreement is reached and the violation is remedied in a reasonable

amount of time, the process ends.

• If an agreement is not reached or an agreement is not complied with, a formal notice is sent indicating that the property owner has 14 days to submit a plan to address the violation.

• If the property owner wishes, they may ask for a review of the violation by a panel of residents established for that purpose.

• If an accepted plan is received and implemented, the process ends.• If an acceptable plan is not received or an accepted plan is not complied

with, a formal complaint will be sent to the property owner. Fines may be assessed and member privileges may be suspended.

• Property owners may appeal to TLA’s Board, and the appeal may be heard at the Boards option

This process is very similar to what we do today, except that fines could be assessed to encourage property owners to fix their maintenance issues, and there would be two levels of appeal to ensure that property owners are treated fairly.

One concern that came up at the town hall meeting relates to property owners who may be unable to correct maintenance violations for financial, health, or other reasons. We cannot allow such violations to continue indefinitely, but we can and should provide assistance to these property owners in resolving their violations. We are working on ways to provide this assistance.

How will this affect you?As long as you maintain your property, there won’t be much of an impact. Most violations will continue to be resolved informally as they are now. TLA

wants to work with property owners to fairly and painlessly resolve maintenance issues. The few serious violations that cannot be resolved this way will be dealt with more severely than they are now, but with an appeals process to ensure fairness. This should motivate them to fix up their properties more promptly.

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We invite you to hear the details at the Covenants Conversation town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on December 16th in the Plantation Ballroom. We want to hear what you have to say.


Marinas UpdateDelegal and Landings Harbor Marinas and Facilities

Rory JoseMarinas Manager

Even though boating season has ended for 2014, don’t count the marinas out just yet. We have some amazing things going on for everyone at both Landings Harbor and Delegal Creek Marina.

With the holidays quickly approaching, be sure to visit the Landings Harbor Store for gifts for the entire family. Skip the lines at the mall and choose from name brands such as Guy Harvey, Aftco, Altered Latitudes, and much more.

Whether the person on your list enjoys power boating, kayaking, sailing, or paddleboarding, you are guaranteed to find something to please them. Hurry in while supplies last. The Marina Store is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If kayaking is more your style, our rental program at Delegal is a great opportunity to take any out-of-town guests to explore our gorgeous waterways. Until the end of February, when you rent one kayak, you will get another rental of equal or lesser value for free. Kayaking is always better with friends, so get a group together and take advantage of this offer.

In other Marinas news, Landings Harbor has partnered with CCA for their annual Oyster Roast and Pig Picking. This year’s event will be on December 14 at 2 p.m. at Landings Harbor Marina. Tickets are $30 for singles and $50 for couples. There will be good food, great fun, and awesome raffles. Drop by The Landings Harbor Store to buy your ticket today. You do not want to miss the event!

Keep on the lookout for more Sunset Cruises to end the year. Mike Neal has been expanding his cruises with the Marinas by having special guests on board. You won’t want to miss out on these exclusive cruises. Visit the Marinas’ website (www.landingsmarinas.com) for updates on Marina events and specials. You also can find us on Facebook.

Finally, I remind our residents that Landings Harbor and Delegal Creek Marina will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Additionally, we will close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

The Marinas’ staff and I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season!

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Thank You, Volunteers!The Landings Association thanks the following volunteers for their contributions to the community-at-large. It is the combined efforts of these almost 900 residents

toward the betterment, beautification, and strengthening of our community that will help sustain The Landings as a premier community.

Acuff, ColmAdams, JeffAddington, SueAdler, CathyAiken, ChrisAllen, JackAllen. SteveAlphin, GaryAltman, ArtAmbrose, CarolineAmman, MattAnders, ChrisAnderson, AlanAnderson, KathyAnderson, LesAndrews, ArchieAndrews, BuzAndrews, TimAngell, DaveAngers, CliffAngers, KarenAnkele, Mary LouAnklowitz, GaryArgyros, CatherineArman, SallyArner, RogerArraiz, CharlesArraiz, SusanArtley, LindaAshmen, JeffAtkinson, DrewAuen, MichaelAufderheide, LizAult, JaneAusting, TinaBabcock, Linda Sue Bader, NeilBailey, KarenBailey, MaryBaker, BillBaldacci, TomBaldwin, TimBambach, Dot Barber, SuzanneBarile, Mary LouBarker, Bruce Barker, CarolBarnard, CarolBarnes, JohnBarnes, LauraBarnes, LoisBarnett, BrooksBarnett, CarolineBarnett, RickBarnett, SueBarquist, Judy

Barry, PatBassman, JillBateman, Bruce Bayard, RickBayfield III, BillBaynard, JohnBazemore, WaltBeam, TerriBearden, BrendaBeaupre, PearlBeck, ChuckBeckwith, BarbaraBeets, JerryBell, BarrieBell, EllenBell, JoAnnBell, SueBerlin, EllenBerlin, KathyBerlin, StanBerube, ElizabethBesser, PatBeurle, JimBiloon, AudeyBishop, JanBlachere, EvaBlount, AllenBlount, LindaBlum. MerriBocard, GaryBoekenheide, JanBoggs, PattyBohach, TerryBoice, LorraineBonekat, JudiBottner, RandyBottoms, GeorgiaBouton, BillBovey, JoanneBowen, CarolBowles, AnnBowman, CatherineBoyer, PhilBrady, MarilynBrasher, JacquelineBreithaupt, MaynetteBrennan, MaureenBreyman, TerryBreyman, TreyBridgers, DanBrindle, KevinBrindle, PattyBroderick, JimBrooks, JanetBrooks, PatBross, Gary

Brown LarryBrown, CarolBrown, SallyBrown, ShirleyBrowne, HerbBuck, FredBuckley, BillBurgess, PamBurk, JudyBurk, LarryBurney, BarbaraBurney, DonaldBuske, RoseanneButler, RitaCalder, CynthiaCaldwell, BlakeCaldwell, SandiCampbell, MartieCanham, DavidCarlino, PhyllisCarnow, BarryCarpenter, DonCarpenter, MarthaCarpenter, WhiteyCarroll, JoanCarroll, LeeCarty, Barbara Caruso, SandyCase, EdCase, JudyCasey, JeanCayer, DaveCayer, EllenChandler, DarleneChapman, AnnCherry, YvonneChiles, DeborahChipperfield, BevChisolm, JamieCivatanova, JoanClarke, FitzClemm, TimClos, AnitaCoderre, JackCoffman, GailCollingwood, LarryCollingwood, MikeConant, EdConant, JoyceCook-Levy MargaretCopeland, LindaCorbett, ChuckCorbett, D. CharlesCorbit, SusanCork, JohnCosta, Bill

Cote, ElizabethCote, KenCoulson, EdCowee, JerryCox, MikeCoyle, AnnetteCraft, CarolCraig, FredCraig, KayCroci, HankCroci, SuzanneCronin, BaileyCrossin, EdCrowley, JudithCunningham, DeniseCunningham, MaryceCunningham, RickD’Angio, Sandy Holden, Bill Huffman, Bettina Johnson, Susan McRae, Jean Spencer, Jay Dancu, NancyDarsney, Anne-MarieDavis, BarbaraDavis, BartDavis, FrankDavis, PatDavis, SandyDay, BrendaDayton, SallyDegnan, BethDeGood, DanDeHaven, JulieDeNapoli, BiancaDeNapoli, JoeDenoe, PattyDent, DickDerfuss, KittieDesola, SandyDevore, AngelaDevore, DaveDew, LindaDeWilde, PatriciaDiCicco, JosephDickerson, KayDiffenderfer, DixieDiGiorgio, JoanDill, JimDinger, XimenaDixon, WarrenDonohue, BillDonohue, CrisDownen, AllenDreisbach, Sandy

Drwiega, CherylDrysdale, SeekieDuensing, HalDunham, SteveDunlavy, AlethaDuren, CarolDuren, JohnDurham, SamEberle, DougEberle, WyndieEcker, PaulEddy, JoyceEdwards, TimEgan, BobEgan, JoyceEnyeart, GeorgeErdle, AnneErmer, DaveErwin, BobbiEvans, BetsyEvans, RichardEvans, StuartEveritt, SamFarmer, YancyFarnum, PriscillaFater, StanFeingold, BetteFelkins, AndreaFenstermacher, AnnFenstermacher, JeffFeron, KathyFerrone, CathyField, PattyeFischer, BobFish, JoanieFishburne, JohnFisher, CamilleFisher, JackFitzgibbon, JohnFlaherty, BetsyFletcher, StuartFletcher, SusanForbes, LeeFoster, Sr., BillFrame, BeckyFrank, MyronFrank, RochelleFrank, SasFraser (Wolfe), JayFrohn, CliffFrothingham, DavidFrothingham. PattyFunderburk, DonGalves, EileenGardner, EllyGardner, John

Gardner, KatherineGaynor, HowieGendelman, EllenGennarelli, SusanGensamer, BlairGeraghty, AnnGeraghty, John Glenn, JoyceGlick, MortGlick, TonnieGold, RobinGoldstein, JayGooch, NancyGood, PeggyGoodday, PatGoodwin, ConnieGordon, KellyGoslin, HerbertGotch, SusanGould, JayGrader, JerryGrispo, JoeGroberg, NelieGrosse, DavidGrosse, MoniqueGrossman, SheilaGuetthoff, Mary AnnGustafson, BenGustafson, Diane Hackett, AnneHackett, RichHaeger, BillHaeger, SandyHager, RozHaggberg, SandiHaggerty, JeromeHalbart, AntonellaHale, LeslieHale, RobertHall, LisaHamilton,ValeryHamlet, SueHaney, TinaHanley, AnnHanley, JerryHanson, KenHanson, MargaretHanson, NancyHardigan, KathyHardtke, KarenHarkness, JoeHarkness, MimiHarrington, LynnHarris, NancyHartman, ChuckHartson, Lynnetta


Harwood, AlexHarwood, MaddieHaynes, KenHaza, MarnieHeald, BillHealy, DenisHeaslip, Mary AnnHecht, MargaretHedeman, PeggyHedgpeth, MaribethHelms, DeanHenderson, PaulHering, KayHermann, WinnieHerrick, RogerHerrman, GaryHess, DickHeussler, BudHewitt, SusanHickman, KarenHigbee, AnnHigbee, JimHinrichs, JudyHipp, JerryHitchins, CharlesHobbs, LyndaHoffman, JohnHolcombe, Sr., DavidHoldsworth, HollyHolland, CarolHolliday, EileenHooper, RoseannHoover, DickHoran, DeborahHorne, Mary AnnHosti, WayneHoward, GeorgeHoward, JoyHowell, CindyHowell, DaveHowington, JayHudgins, DennisHuffer, DanHuffer, PhyllisHuffman, KimHughes, GaryHughes, StevenHughey, CharlotteHughey, DickHuntoon, LindaHutzler, JoanIngram, ChipIngram, DianeIrwin, FredIrwin, JanetIstwan, JohnIstwan, SusanJahn, KarenJames, GeorgeJames, Pat

Johnson, JimJohnson, MarciaJohnson, SallyJohnston, JanetJones, NorbertJorgenson, GeorgeKane, DorisKane, JohnKaplan, JuddKassamali, TeresaKeary, HelenKeaton, ArleneKelly, BonnieKelly, TinaKennedy, BarbaraKersh, SharonKing, JoanneKing, MikeKing, MuffinKing, SteeleKinnaman, JohnKinsey, DonKinsey, KennaKipp, BettyKipp, DonKirkwood, BudKirkwood, JerriannKlahr, DeanKleine, SusanKoch, PattyKochank, MichaelKollmann, JaneKosiewicz, JohnKosiewicz, MarianneKraft, BobKramer, VickyKranc, SuzanneKrstolic, RayKruger, PaulKulp, Bob Kulp, ConnieKumins, CarolLambert, NannetteLamphere, JeanLangley, FredLarance, BethLauback, BarbLauretti, RonLaVigne, AliceLavish, Jr., EdLawlor, BrigitteLegnini, BarbaraLehmann, JeanneLenehan, LeanneLeslie, DavidLeslie, KandyLibrett, JulieLieb, DonaldLiedtke, RussellLind, Christine

Lindenschmidt, ElsaLindgren, FranLindholm, CliffLipp, LisLjungdahl, LarsLongstreth, George Longueira, BobLongueira, RosemaryLowden, SandyLowell, DawnLucas, SarahLudtke, BunnyLudtke, FentonLuecke, CarlLuettich, RichardLundin, RogerLundin, SharonLynah, BoLynah, ThomasLynch, DeniseLynch, GriffLynn, CathyLyon, Anne WasseLyon, PeteMackle, MarianMalachuk, GingerMarble, JoyceMarchand, DougMarr, SusanMarsh, NancyMartin, ArgerieMartin, JohnMarvin, JackMassey, ConMaster, JakeMathews, LeslieMauer, LarryMaurer, TeddyMayo, PatMays, NancyMcBrine, BillMcBrine, KathyMcCarthy, Frank McCarthy, MaryMcCarthy, ShirleyMcClellan, HollyMcCluskey, DonMcCulloch, DonMcInerney, CarolynMcKenna, Carol-leeMcKenzie, HerbMcKinley, JennyMcLauchlan, LynnMcLearn, KathrynMcMakin, BenMcMullin, RuthMcMullin, TomMcNellis, JoanMedders, RonMeehan, Carrollyn

Meehan, DeidreMeng, BobMerz, BillMeyer, BarbaraMillard, NancyMiller, DickMiller, LarryMiller, MikeMiller, PeggyMills, SusanMolella, LouMolzahn, GailMonday, JohnMonday, KathyMoore, RichardMorison, GaryMorley, JanetMorris, RonMorris, TomMorrissey, JuneMorse, MargaretMowry, BethMulder, SuzanneMunro, ElizabethMunro, MikeMunroe, DianeMunroe, JackMurphy, JanetMyers, DickNasr, AliNasr, CarolNeal, EdNeds, BarbaraNeds, RogerNewcomb, BonnieNewcomb, RayNewman, MikeNichols, ElissaNichols, JimNickels, BobNickels, CarolNorton, LynnNutt, Mary EllenNutt, WellsO’Brien, MelissaO’Connor, SheilaO’Heaney, AnneO’Malley, JimO’Malley, MaryanneOdell, ConnieOrr, JimOsborn, Kay Osborn, TomOtjen, AnnOtjen, JohnOverton, JimOverton, MarolynOwen, JimPajak, DougPajak, Judy

Palermo, JohnPallay, TheaParedi, SandraParsons, CandicePaterno, JoePaullin, BeverlyPavey, NancyPearl, KenPearson, ParkerPearson, PeggyPekarski, DebraPekarski, RobPendleton, WendellPerez, FernandoPerez, RebeccaPerez, TitoPeterson, RussPfeifer, WilliamPickerill, HeatherPickerill, PeterPierce, DalePierce, LoisPilzer, BarbaraPiros, SusanPitts, EllenPitts, TimPitts-DiCicco, MillyPittsford, PaulPiven, MarkPolicinski, HankPolsinelli, StevePoore, MoPorter, LindaPotts, BobPotts, MarilynPotts, TrishPowers, LindaPtacek, JohnPtacek, LindaQuinn, AnnQuirk Jr., LouiseRackoff, RobinRahal, TiffaniRam, LeniRamstad, SandyRamstad, TedRandolph, GuyRangeley, DougRangeley, SydneyRatliff, MarilynRead, PhyllisReardon, JanetRedcay, KatharineReddick, PaulReinhard, BobResler, JoanRice, SteveRich, JimRich, LindaRobinson, Mike

Rood, PamRood, TomRosen, TomRosengart, ElaineRosenthal, NancyRoth, BethRoth, JudyRoth, StevenRouzee, MikeRubin, LindaRuhl, CatherineRuppert, CareyRuppert, NoelRussell, MarybethRyan, CallieRyan, DianeRyan, MattSalgueiro, AlexSalgueiro, FondaSalien, WimSalley, AnneSavage, ChrisScherer, JerrySchilly, RalphSchirmacher, GerriSchmarge, BobSchoenwald, DonScholberg, JeanneSchutz, MarianneSchwartz, LynneSchwarz, SteveSchwickrath, BillSchwickrath, MarjiSchwind, JackScobee, BarbaraScott, GeorgineScott, JimSeaman, BillSeaman, JoanSedberry, GeorgeSellers, TishSellick, KarenShanahan, TrishShapoff, EdShapoff, JoanneShea, DonnaShea, PatSheets, NancySheridan, MarilynSheridan, WayneShippy, RobertShomaker, DickShumard, MaureenSica, BobSica, SuzySiegel, Brad,Siegel, KathiSilbert, KathySiler, JimSiler, Kathy

Thank You, Volunteers (continued)


Sinclair, ScudderSiskin, DianneSitrin, CharlesSkelton, DougSmith, AllisonSmith, AngelaSmith, BetsySmith, BettySmith, BobSmith, ChuckSmith, SallySniffen, HarrySnook, JueneSnyder, NancySobke, JohnSoderberg, PaulSolinski, BrigittaSorvillo, KathySorvillo, NickSouls, SueSpahn, CarolSpellman, JohnSpiro, CliffordSrader, JayneStahl, PriscillaStahl, RonStaman, MikeStephens, LynnStewart, MaryStiles, AlStiles, CarolStobel, TimStocklin, ValerieStockwell, DavidStolt, RandyStolt, ValerieStout Jr., KathrynStout, BettyStout, KathrynStovall, ChrisStreett, WeldonStrobel, NancyStryker, HowardSturtz, BeverlySugden, SandraSullivan, Mary EllenSutton, AgiSvenson, KristinaSwafford, AlanSweet, DickSwenson, KristinaSzlasa, JohnSztuk, MarilynTarjan, BethTaylor, JoanneTaylor, JohnTaylor, TomTempleton, Jr., RexTheis, Raine

Thimme, JerryThomas, TomThompson, DianeThompson, JerryThompson, NancyThompson, PeggyThorne, RuthThornton, FrankieTierney-Pufahl, LindaTildes, PhyllisTimson, SandiTomlinson, MarieTompkins, LindaTompkins, WalterToole, JimToula, LynnTownsend, AlTownsend, BarbieTownsend, LynnTracy, DianeTrenkamp, BobTrenkamp, SharTrotman, MaryTurner, BrendaTurner, PattiTurner, RobertTuttle, IrmaTuttle, RichardTysee, JohnTyson, JoeTyson, SallyUlrey, MarieUmsted, LouUrness, KentUtley, PeggyVaccaro, VicVasquez, MargaretVernick, MartyVinyard, FrankieVittery, BobbieVittery, KarlVogel, Cindivon Hollen, KathyWalker, LouiseWallace, MarkWalsh, AlWalsh, CarolWalsh, JoyceWalters, MikeWalton, BarbaraWalton, ScottWard, LizWarfield, LynnWarner, CarolWarner, CarylWaterman, GingerWaterman, MikeWeaver, NedraWeber, Barbara

Weber, BobWeber, CherylWeber, RonWebner, CorrineWeiner, JoelWeiner, StuartWelch, Mal Wells, ZoeWelsh, AnneWelsh, MartiWelsh, MikeWenzlick, SusanWerneke, BarbaraWerneke, MichaelWesemann, JaniceWest, JackWesthelle, BeverlyWhite, HazelWhite, LynnWiener, LouisWigger, RalphWigh, RussWilkens, BobWilkens, TerryWilliams, ToddWilliamson, GaryWilson, DianaWilson, JamesWilson, JanetWingate, RobinWitbeck, ElaineWitbeck, GaryWitbeck, GregWitten, JoeWohler, KyleWolf, BoWolters, ArtWolters, PatWood, LloydWord, George Wright, BenWright, JanWright, JohnWright, MollyWright, RickWright, VeronicaWunsch, Mary AnnWunsch, RudiWurst, BillYingling, AnnYoung, BobYoung, CarolYoung, GaylenYoung, MargeZentmeyer, DonnaZettergren, JimZmijewski, KathyZmijewski, Mike

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By Paul KurillaPublic Works/Community Development Director

With tightening regulations on the drinking water supply in coastal Georgia, it is imperative that we become good stewards of the water sources utilized on Skidaway Island. Based on recent surveys conducted by The Landings Association, it is believed that approximately 50% of all homeowners use shallow wells to irrigate their lawns, with the rest using drinkable water provided by Utilities, Inc. In the near future, it is highly likely that we will face more prohibitions on the use of drinking water for irrigation.

Recognizing that shallow well water may become our only viable source for irrigation, we undertook a study to improve our knowledge of the shallow well water system that underlies Skidaway Island. With passage of the recent Covenants change authorizing private shallow wells, The Landings Association contracted with McClain’s Shallow Wells, Inc. to prepare a study using their proprietary information to estimate the demands and availability of our shallow well water system.

What is the shallow well water source? The water source is a collection of rainwater below the ground’s surface, which is comprised of porous sandy sediments defined as a shallow aquifer. The aquifer on Skidaway ranges from 20-to-80 feet below the surface and is recharged by rainfall only. Shallow wells utilizing the shallow aquifer can produce water at a rate of 10-60 gallons per minute in our area. The overwhelming use of this shallow well water on Skidaway is for the watering of landscapes, with a limited amount for geo-thermal heat pumps.

How many shallow wells are on Skidaway Island, and how much water is being pumped? Based on data collected, there are approximately 2,000 existing private shallow wells within The Landings, excluding those owned and operated by The Landings Club. For the purposes of this study, each owner of a shallow well is assumed to irrigate or use approximately 900 gallons of water per use from shallow wells. From this estimate, 1.98 million gallons per day is utilized island-wide from the shallow aquifer.

Is this type of withdrawal sustainable for The Landings? Based on the McClain report, the shallow aquifer has the capability of storing 4.6 billion gallons of water; and 1.87 billion gallons of water per year is recharged back into the aquifer through rainfall.

The combined storage, utilization and rainfall recharge is as follows: Shallow Aquifer Storage: 4.6 Billion Gallons Current Utilization: .00198 Billion Gallons Per Day

Rainfall Recharge: 1.87 Billion Gallons Per Year

Does this mean that shallow wells are the answer to all our future irrigation water needs? The short answer is no. As with any aquifer, there are unique characteristics which impact availability.

Is shallow well water is available throughout the island? The upper layers of soil on Skidaway Island are mostly comprised of sand and clay. According to the study, there is availability within the aquifer that will provide a sufficient supply to approximately 95% of owners. However, there are areas throughout the island where the clay within the soil blocks water movement under the ground, preventing access to the shallow well water. The McClain report has identified areas, such as the Sundew area of the community, where multiple unsuccessful wells have been drilled. Further evaluation, and ultimately mapping of soil conditions across the island, is needed.

Saltwater intrusion is one of the largest contributing factors to poor water quality within the shallow aquifer. This intrusion is naturally occurring, and found near saltwater lagoons and areas adjacent to the marsh. Rainy seasons may provide some relief by lowering the amount of salt. Noticeable signs of saltwater intrusion are the browning of leaf tips on shrubbery and defoliation. Usually azaleas are the first indicators.

Although iron does not have a negative impact on your vegetation, many homeowners will abandon the use of a shallow well if the iron levels are too high because it leaves orange marks on houses and driveways. Most iron-related problems occur in shallow wells with less than a 30 foot depth. It is worth noting that there are commercial products available to combat iron staining. However, a well-designed irrigation system with minimal overspray is a very effective way to avoid these problems.

Does the Association monitor and track shallow well water for quality and availability throughout the island? Portions of the shallow aquifer on Skidaway Island have been monitored since the early 1980s. The recent McClain study is intended to validate or disprove previous findings. Currently, there are 10 monitoring wells on Skidaway which are monitored quarterly for water quality and quantity. Based on the findings in the areas monitored, wells which are 30 feet deep or less are impacted significantly by drought but respond quickly to rainfall. Wells with depths in the 50-85 foot range exhibit less seasonality and maintain more consistent water levels.

Has there been a significant change to our shallow wells? Yes. Over the entire history of Skidaway Island, salt content in the soil has decreased, but fluctuations will occur in shorter time periods. Both rainfall and the active use of the aquifer will continually reduce the amount of salt. However, natural flushing such as this will not address localized issues due to saltwater intrusion.

Next StepsThe Landings Club owns and operates many shallow wells, and their usage will

be incorporated into island wide reporting and monitoring as we move forward. A more comprehensive monitoring program is required. This information will be used as a tool to develop plans for ongoing water management, including preparation for future periods of low rainfall. First uses of monitoring data will include communication with regulatory authorities and to educate Skidaway Island residents on the actions required to ensure the future availability of adequate water for both drinking and landscape preservation.

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By Mal [email protected] Sustainability Steering Committee

Working in collaboration with The Landings Association and The

Landings Club, the Community Sustainability Steering Committee is moving toward certification of The Landings as a Sustainable Community by Audubon International.

“The Landings is in an ideal position to model how a community can protect and enhance the environment, advance economic development, and be mindful of society,” as stated in the Green Community Status Report prepared for The Landings by Audubon International.

Achieving certification will take several years and require marshalling the efforts of many groups. The role of the Community Sustainability Steering committee is to initiate some projects, build coalitions and partnerships, and report on what others are doing that will help to get the community certified. Nearby communities in the Southeast -- Hilton Head and Seabrook Island -- also are pursuing certification by Audubon International, which measures sustainability across 15 different focus areas, social and economic, as well as environmental.

Many long-established groups on Skidaway Island -- garden clubs, CCA, Skidaway Audubon, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and Landlovers -- are involved in sustainable activities. The Club’s new Life Extension and Fulfillment initiative (L.E.A.F.) will provide programs in achieving goals in the Education and Public Health areas. Additionally, the Association’s Strategic Plan, with its focus on sustainability, will provide many of the needed initiatives in the areas of Governance, Economic Development, Planning, Zoning and Building Development, Public Safety and Emergency Management, and Transportation.

New initiatives underway started by the Community Sustainability Steering Committee include:

• A community-wide survey completed in May 2014.• Archaeological research under the direction of an Armstrong

State University professor, students, and resident volunteers of the two tabby-walled cemeteries on the golf courses. This work was completed the weekend of November 9, with reports of the findings to follow.

• Interpretive signage for Delegal Creek Marina Tower and Marsh Tower with the guidance of UGA Marex and The Landings Association’s Public Works Department. The Delegal signage is in the final stages.

• Design of a Natural and Historical Sites map of Skidaway Island, funded by a Landlovers grant, drawing on resources of Skidaway Island State Park, UGA Marex, and experienced volunteers.

• Formation of a committee of parents and grandparents to work with Public Works on creating a sustainable playground at The Landings Association’s playing field.

These initiatives, which fall under the Education, Population, and Recreation focus areas, are steps towards certification. Plans are being drawn up for more projects. One example, in the Volunteerism and Civic Engagement area, is to create a community volunteer database, “tracking, synchronizing, and organizing the volunteer network that exists in the community.”

The status report also enumerates a number of places where positive things are happening that only need to be reported or tracked. For example, one project in the Resource Use area will be to monitor and track how much residents are recycling, not only what is taken to our drop-off facility, but also the recyclables removed by private vendors or taken off island by residents.

Collaborations also are being built with tremendous potential. This would include the sustainable seafood initiative between The Landings Club and Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. It’s no coincidence that Matt Roher, Senior Executive Chef, and Dr. George Sedberry, at the Institute, both are steering committee members. Their partnership and a host of Club programs, including chef-introduced beekeeping and honey production, will be reported to Audubon International under the Agriculture focus area.

Outside partnerships will be important, too, and those built with UGA Marex, the Skidaway Island State Park, and Armstrong State University are only a beginning.

Mentions of The Village on Skidaway Island run throughout Audubon International’s Green Community Status Report. Under Open Space and Land Use, the report states, “The Village is a good opportunity to showcase sustainability and good environmental stewardship in land use.” The report has been reviewed with Wistar Lewis, whose family corporation owns The Village. He put out a query to Publix, and Dwaine Stevens, Publix’s Community Relations Manager, responded, “There are many energy and water saving features included in our store designs. Too many to list (e.g., heat recovery for hot water, LEDs, energy management controls, etc.). Publix’s sustainability website is a good resource.” http://sustainability.publix.com/get_into_a_green_routine/get_into_a_green_routine.php?

We look forward to passing along this good news to Audubon International. Landscaping at Publix is expected to be mostly native and, once established, be low-water use. As of now, the landscape will be irrigated with potable water, from the same deep well source that UIG provided for the store’s interior use. The Library lagoon captures runoff from the new parking lot.

The Green Community Status Report is available at http://skidawayaudubon.org/projects/communitysustainability.

Community Sustainability Steering Committee members are Cathy Adler, Terry Breyman, Sean Burgess, Blake Caldwell, Jessica DeLoach, Sheila Grossman, Holly Holdsworth, Ann Lindsay, Matt Roher, George Sedberry, Diane Thompson, Jamie Walton, Judy Weiner, and Mal Welch, coordinator. Noel Ruppert serves as a liaison from ARC.

For more information, contact Mal Welch ([email protected]).

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Residents Urged to Help Save Trees

By Lynn [email protected] Coordinator

One of the many selling points of The Landings is its natural habitat and timeless beauty. The many towering Live Oaks, Red Oaks, Magnolias, and stately pines that grace the island help to make up some of this beauty.

According to Sean Burgess, Environmental Manager for The Landings Association, all property owners need to maintain and protect the trees on their property in order to conserve the health of the urban canopy of Skidaway Island. Failure to maintain trees on your property can lead to safety issues down the road and cause old growth trees to have to be removed.

“A large portion of this issue is the trees often don’t receive the proper maintenance and inspection that would alleviate some of the potential problems.” he said. “Before a person defaults to taking a tree out, they should speak with their landscape professional or ISA Certified Arborist to have their trees inspected and to set up a maintenance routine to improve the health of the tree.”

Burgess added there are more benefits of an urban forest than beauty. Some direct economic benefits are as follows:

• Air conditioning costs are significantly lower in a tree-shaded home.

• Trees increase in value from the time they are planted until they mature. If you take down a mature canopy tree such as a Live Oak or Red Oak and plant a tree in its place, it would take the new tree 50-to-60 years to grow into the quality of tree that was removed.

• Trees are a wise investment of funds because landscaped homes are more valuable than non-landscaped homes.

Although trees provide a number of economic benefits, they do require an investment and commitment on the part of the homeowner, Burgess added.

“To function well in your landscape plan, trees require maintenance,” he said. “Corrective pruning and mulching gives trees a good start. Inspect your trees regularly, and don’t let a fallen branch lead you to believe the tree needs to be removed.”

Residents are reminded The Landings Association has recommended procedures for tree trimming and specific guidelines for tree removals that are outlined in the Tree Removal Policy. The full document can be obtained from The Landings Association’s website (www.landings.org) under Library > Other Forms > Tree Preservation Policy. Additionally, the highlights of this policy can be found on pages 37 (Rules and Regulations, section E.1) and 32 (General Information for Living At The Landings) of the 2014 Landings Residential Directory.


Your Association At WorkCommunity Project Status

Administration • Architecture • Communications • Finance • Marinas • Public Works • Security

PROJECT

2014 Community Path and Trail Replacement Project

Delegal Creek Sunset Pavilion Accessibility Upgrade

2014 Road Striping Project

COMMENTS

During the annual trail and path evaluation, several asphalt paths were identified for replacement. All of the paths are being replaced with concrete which has a significantly longer life span. Each path and trail was chosen based on severity of damage, frequency of use and potential safety concerns. Some sections that are being replaced are completing paths that were already replaced with concrete allowing for a safe and smooth transition.

Over the past two years, staff has experienced a significant increase in room rentals. In 2013, staff completed a full accessibility study of all TLA facilities to identify the most economical modifications for improved access. The Delegal Creek Sunset Pavilion is an amenity for the community which was considered to lack accessibility for those with limited mobility. This study was presented to the Board of Directors in 2013 and subsequently the accessibility upgrades for the Sunset Pavilion were included in the 2014 Capital budget.

The Landings Association owns approximately 325,000 L.F. of striping, 2,300 stop bars, and 9,000 L.F. of crosswalks throughout the community. The Landings Association re-stripes all roads every three years to replenish faded or worn pavement striping, stop bars, and crosswalks. Roads and crosswalks are restriped to improve safety within the community and to delineate lanes and direction of travel.

STATUS

HES Environmental has completed the replacement of all the remaining asphalt paths along Yam Gandy with concrete. Crews now are working along Delegal Road to complete the conversion from asphalt to concrete. Staff will be notifying residents with E-News bulletins as well as personally contacting residents, adjoining the path, to mark sprinkler systems and prevent any damage.

The subcontractor has completed all of the required exterior modifications to accomodate the new chair lift station. The new lift is being custom made to the specifications of the new ramp and is expected to be delivered and installed by December 12. Once the chair lift has been installed, the accessibility upgrades to the Sunset Pavilion for 2014 will be complete.

Staff solicited bids from Peek and Mid-State who are the only two knowledgeable and equipped contractors located in Southeast Georgia for this project. Peek declined to bid the project and cannot meet a reasonable projected timeframe. The unit prices submitted by Mid-State Striping are equivalent to those received by contractors in 2011. The 2011 contract did not including all crosswalks and stop bars, which was completed by TLA staff. The 2014 contract with Mid-State Striping will include all crosswalks and stop bars that was previously completed by TLA staff.

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$366,300

$77,424

$48,900

December 1 - Kiwanis Club Skidaway Blood Drive2 to 7 p.m. at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church

Fellowship Hall. Please note this is a new time.

December 1 - Landings Causeway Cleanup8 a.m. All residents are invited to assist. We’re cleaning up for the

holidays. Meet at the former Smith’s Parking lot for an orange vest, trash bags, and assignments. For more info, call Nancy (598-4370).

December 1 - Bow and Bulb Sale10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Landings Garden Club will be selling holiday

bows and bulbs at the fountain in The Village. Additional sale days are December 5, 8, and 12. Cash and checks are welcomed.

December 5 - Christmas Tea and Tour of Homes3 to 5:30 p.m. for fellowship and a delightful tea service with

savory and sweet treats. This year’s tour features five beautiful homes. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at SIUMC after both Sunday services, in the church office during the week, and from ticket chairs Agi Sutton (598-8252 or [email protected]) and Joan McKenzie (598-0899 or [email protected]).

December 6 - CHAIRity Holiday Dinner and Auction at Plantation Ballroom

December 7 - Skidaway Island Concert Series5 p.m. Christmas Carol Sing. The Ceremonial Brass ensemble

to celebrate the season in The Village! Meet at the Bell Tower. The public is invited to attend.

December 7 - A Classical Christmas Concert6 p.m. at SIUMC. The Chancel Choir will present a choral

concert of Christmas carols combined with classical masterpieces. Admission is free. All are welcomed.

December 8 - CCA Monthly Meeting7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church Parrish Hall. Chef Joe Randall will

talk about the unique and uniquely delectable shrimp found in the waters of the South, the Low Country, and the Atlantic Georgia Coast, and then he will present samples of his shrimp cakes with papaya and mango relish and mustard sauce. The CCA’s December raffle for attendees will offer at least one place in Randall’s Cooking School. For more info, contact Rich Hackett (598-9185).

December 12 -13 - Savannah Philharmonic Holiday Pops7:30 p.m. on both days and 3 p.m. on the 13th for family, at the

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

December 14 - CCA Oyster Roast and Pig Pickin’2 p.m. at Landings Harbor Marina. Tickets are $30 for singles

and $50 for couples and are on sale at Landings Harbor. For more info, call 598-1901.

December 16 - Landings Association Board Meeting4 p.m. in The Landings Association’s Meeting Room. Come

observe the regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting for the Association.

December 16 - Covenants Town Hall Meeting7 p.m. at Plantation Ballroom. Come hear details about the

upcoming Landings Association Covenants Vote, scheduled for early 2015.

Calendar of EventsFor information on event submissions, please refer to

Articles/Calendar of Events, located on page 2.



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Georgia shrimp will be the focus of the CCA of Skidaway’s December meeting and seminar to be held on Monday, December 8, at St. Peter’s Church at 7 p.m. Chef Joe Randall will be the main attraction.

Randall will talk about the unique and uniquely delectable shrimp found in the waters of the South, the Low Country, and the Atlantic Georgia Coast, and then he will present samples of his shrimp cakes with papaya and mango relish and mustard sauce -- a culinary delight from the Dean of Southern Cuisine.

Randall, a 51-year veteran of the hospitality and food service industry, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School in 2010. His undying devotion to his heritage and the cuisine of the South and his love of sharing it with others have made him very successful and truly joyful. After all these years, he still is cooking and eating traditional and contemporary Southern food, and sharing it with whomever will stop long enough to listen and taste. He has been featured in numerous publications, like The New York Times, Ebony Magazine, Fly Magazine, and Pathfinders Travel Magazine, and has been seen on HGTV, The Food Channel, Turner South, and other national and local television shows.

CCA’s December raffle for attendees will offer at least one place in Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School.

CCA is a nonprofit organization with chapters on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. For more information about CCA of Skidaway, contact Joe Tyson (598-8765). For more information about CCA’s Georgia District, contact Tom Rood (598-9753). For information about December’s meeting and seminar, contact Rich Hackett (598-9185). Area residents are invited to attend the CCA of Skidaway meetings and seminars held on the second Monday of the month at St. Peter’s Church.

Landings Association Holiday Closures

The holidays are right around the corner, and the anticipation of time with family and friends has many people in high spirits.

Following is the holiday schedule for The Landings Association’s Administration offices (including Public Works) and the Marinas. As always, Landings Security is open 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Landings Association’s offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Landings Harbor and Delegal Creek Marina also will be closed on December 25 and January 1.

Additionally, both marinas will close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Regular business hours will be observed for each location on all other days. Landings Harbor Marina’s store and forklift hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Delegal Creek Marina’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Landings Association staff wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!

Dredging at Landings Harbor

Set to Begin in January 2015


The 2015 Dredging project at Landings Harbor will begin in early January 2015 and will be completed by the permit deadline of April 30, 2015.

According to Landings Association Marinas Manager Rory Jose, the goal of the project is to remove the silt that has been deposited over the last year and maintain an average depth of eight feet at mean low water. In year’s past, dredging was handled by Landings Association Marinas and Public Works staff. However, this year’s work was a combination of staff and Gator Dredging. For 2015, Gator Dredging has been contracted to handle the entire project.

“Previously, dredging occurred three hours each side of low tide, but with the new dredging process, we now can dredge at high tide,” Jose said. “The majority of the noise will be from the dredging machine and the electric booster pump on land, which should be minimal. We ask residents to please be aware of piping as it will be along the cart path and portions of the floating dock.”

Owners of vessels docked within the Landings Harbor Basin will be contacted via Marina staff to coordinate boat movements to facilitate slip dredging. “Our primary focus is to keep Landings Harbor operating at full capacity and allow access for all boaters,” Jose said. “Although the dredging process takes time, it is well worth the benefits.”

For more information about dredging at Landings Harbor, please call the Marinas (598-1901).


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Landlovers News

Courtesy of Landings Landlovers

It’s never too late to join Landlovers! In fact, now is the perfect time so that you can attend the Holiday Luncheon on December 4 or the always-sold-out Winter Dinner Dance in February. An annual membership costs $20 per household, and payment can be made by one of two methods. (1) Go to the website (www.landingslandlovers.com), click on the Join/Renew button along the left margin, and use your credit card to pay. (2) Go to the website, print out the membership form, and tube or mail a check and the form to Marianne Kosiewicz (15 Tanaquay Court) in Oakridge. For more info, contact Marianne ([email protected] or (434) 806-2027).

Winter SocialStep Out of the Present and into The Way We

Were at our Dinner Dance on Thursday, February 5, 2015. We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Landlovers! The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at Plantation Ballroom and will feature the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and more. For further information, contact Linda Ruby ([email protected]) or Joanne Shapoff ([email protected]).

Flea MarketLandlovers’ Flea Market will be held Saturday

March 14, 2015. This is Landlovers’ largest fundraiser and needs the support of the entire Landings community! As you prepare for guests and the holidays, set aside items which you no longer use for donation to the Flea Market. Intake will be from Saturday, March 7 through Monday, March 9. For further information, contact Martha Carpenter (433-6798 or [email protected]). Details also are available at www.landingslandlovers.com.

AuctionmaniaAre you storing china, rugs, fine art, and unique

collectibles that do not fit with your current lifestyle? Have you polished the silver for the last time? It is not too early to think about providing items for Auctionmania, the Annual Landlovers Silent Auction that will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Plantation Ballroom. The Auctionmania Team now is ready to begin collecting early donations for this fun event. To schedule your immediate pick up, contact Kathie Anderson (598-8498 or [email protected]).

Chef ’s ChoiceEnjoy dinner with your fellow Landings Landlovers

by hosting or sharing in a potluck supper on Sunday, January 4. The hostess will provide the entrée, and the guests will bring the rest, including beverage. What better way to meet new friends and stay in touch with those you already know. RSVP to [email protected] by December 19, to either attend or host the dinner.

Coastal Empire FunJoin us for a private tour of the Owens-Thomas

House on Wednesday, January 14 at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 1790 Restaurant. The cost is $16.05 per person. Lunch is at your own expense. For more information, contact Susan Fletcher ([email protected] or Diane Ryan ([email protected]).

Kayak Club Friday, December 19 led by Carol Barnard

([email protected]). Launch at 11 a.m. from Butter Bean Beach. We will paddle through the Branches, around the back of Pigeon Island, land on Pigeon Island, and eat our picnic lunch and then paddle back with the incoming tide. This paddle is for experienced paddlers. Please contact the leader directly. You are required to wear a PFD and you participate at your own risk, as these events are led by volunteers.


Architectural Review’s Most Common ConcernsDo I Need A Permit for That?

As you are aware, The Landings Association has created Architectural Guidelines and Covenants, with support from our residents, to create a beautiful and aesthetically-pleasing community in which to live and play. Some residents find the repair and replacement processes confusing. We believe that communication will simplify and improve the process.

It should be noted that while permits often are needed for exterior work, it always is important to check with Chatham County to understand their permitting process, especially for any repairs inside the home. You can contact Chatham County Building Safety by calling 912-201-4300.

Meanwhile, residents should be on the lookout for cracked or heaved driveways, excessive pine straw and tree debris on roofs, mildew or mold present on the house, overgrown and untrimmed foundation and lawn plantings, and unkempt beds and lawns. Inspect stairs, decks, and patios annually, and treat these structures with chemicals to slow the rate of deterioration.

It also is prudent to inspect and clean mold and mildew with a low-pressure water and chlorine solution, and/or power wash to remove unsightly discoloration. Mold can be an expensive issue if not caught. It is recommended that residents complete a comprehensive check throughout the interior and exterior of their homes.

On a different note, The Landings Association is comprised of varied homes. This can make keeping a uniform look difficult. While our Covenants and Architectural Guidelines are not meant to stifle your own individuality, there are some measures that should be followed. Many of the homes on the island

are aging, and while many are aging beautifully, there always are cosmetic improvements that residents wish to make.

As you are picking out your paint samples or the new trim on your porch, please remember that the Architectural Review Committee must approve your exterior painting (if a new color) and additions. We have seen an increasing number of sculptures, unscreened structures, and playground equipment in residents’ yards, oftentimes beyond property lines and in setback areas. Please contact the Community Development Department before you make any changes to your structure or add additional equipment to your yard. It will save you the trouble of potentially finding yourself with a Covenant violation, and help you to make sure those additional items are not in your neighbors’ backyard.

Many residents do not know about the regulations on PODs or dumpsters. A permit is required for both PODs and dumpsters. The POD permit is good for 30 days, and the dumpster permit is good for six months. Both permits require a refundable deposit of $250.

As you can imagine, these certainly are not all the issues that the Community Development and Security Departments address. However, they all are quick and easy items that should be added to your to-do list, and can keep you in compliance with the Architectural Guidelines and Covenants.

For more information, please call the Community Development Department (912-598-5518), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with any questions.

Landings Nature Trail Expansion Underway


For our outdoor enthusiasts, there soon will be more of the Landings Nature Trail to love, thanks to the expansion currently underway. The money for the expansion was provided by a grant from Landings Landlovers.

The work is being handled by Landings Association Public Works staff and will connect a newly graded trail, between Huntingwood Lane and Cotesworth Place, to the existing trail that runs behind The Landings Association (Landings Way South) across Tidewater Way to the Dog Park (Landings Way North). The expansion adds almost one mile to the trails and offers another access point for residents in Midpoint.

Weather permitting and barring any unforeseen complications, the extension to the trail will be completed by December 1.


Final New Resident Reception of 2014 Most Well-Attended By Lynn [email protected] Coordinator

The ballroom at Plantation Club was abuzz with the laughter of new residents eager to learn more about their new community at the final New Resident Reception and Orientation of 2014.

The event was held on October 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sixty-nine new residents attended the event. Staff from the three governing entities (TLA, TLCo, and TLC) along with representatives from Landlovers and New Neighbors also were in attendance, bringing the total number of attendees to nearly 100.

Landings Company Chair of the Board Beth Tarjan welcomed the crowd and introduced the speakers. Landings Association Chief Administrative Officer/Finance Director Karl Stephens, Landings Club Executive Director Steven Freund, and Landings Company President Raoul Rushin explained the role of their respective organizations. Following their presentations, Diane Thompson, President of Landings New Neighbors and Pat James, President of Landings Landlovers explained the benefits of joining their organization.

New resident Jeff DeLuca attended the reception. He said he wished his wife would have been able to attend. “I enjoyed the evening,” he said. “The

presentations provided an informative overview of the entire community. I didn’t know how all of the organizations overlap, but now I do. Since this is a second home for us, it is good to know ways we can get involved.”

Bob Graebener and his wife Jeanette also attended the event upon the recommendation of their Landings Company Agent Kathleen Cummings. The couple actually first saw The Landings when they were invited to the community for dinner. Six years and a few properties later, they still are in love with the place.

“She told us it was a must to attend tonight, and I am so glad we did,” Bob Graebener said. “It was great having all the key people from all of the entities here in one room and to be able to walk up and talk to them. We’ve actually owned property here for about six years and are just now moving here full time. We are glad to be here.”

Each new resident was given a New Resident Guide, which includes information about The Landings as well as general information about Savannah. Residents who wish to have a copy of this guide (whether you are new to The Landings or desire a refresher) can pick one up at The Landings Association office (600 Landings Way South) during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You also can download this document online at www.landings.org under “The Landings” tab.


Are you a New Neighbors member? Happy Holidays! Give yourself a great gift -- membership in New Neighbors! We are a very active club open to new residents of The Landings. Just check out our list of activities below. Complete information about events is readily available at www.landingsnewneighbors.com. To join, go to the website and click on Membership, or call Maribeth Hedgpeth (335-7088).

Landings New Neighbors Activities and Eventswww.landingsnewneighbors.com

Potluck DinnerJoin your new neighbors for a Pot Luck

dinner at a TBD host home on Saturday, January 3. Enjoy good food, new friends, and great conversation. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, December 16. Sign up by emailing [email protected]. You will be contacted directly about your contribution to the menu and the host home. For more info, contact Susan Helms (344-4421).

Museum TourOur New Neighbors will enjoy a private

docent tour of the Telfair and Jepson Museums. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 9. The tour will be followed by lunch at Maxwell’s. The cost is $40, which includes the tour and lunch. Tube or mail your check (made payable to New Neighbors, LLC, with email and phone number on the check) to Ginger Waterman (6 Bent Tree Circle). For more info, contact Sandi Caldwell ([email protected] or 598-0523).

Cookie Swap for CharityThe home of Paulette Hamilton (20 Tarrow

Ridge Road) will be brimming with cookies on Monday, December 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring five dozen of the same holiday cookie -- half for swapping and the other half to be distributed to charities in Savannah. To sign up, email [email protected] and make sure you mention “Cookie Swap for Charity”. For more information, contact Anne-Marie Darsney ([email protected]).

ACTIVITY NAME EMAIL PHONEBiking Marilyn Potts [email protected] 714-270-6947Book Club Patty Koch [email protected] 912-777-4543Breakfast Club Heather Pickerill [email protected] 912-598-9971Bridge - Evening Elizabeth Berube [email protected] 912-349-2404Bridge - Afternoon Elizabeth Cote [email protected] 646-491-1098Bunco Nancy Mays [email protected] 614-975-7728Canasta Merri Blum [email protected] 510-364-4801Chef ’s Secrets Julie DeHaven [email protected] 404-309-0097Community Service Joanne Taylor [email protected] 810-599-8882Decorative Arts Ginger Waterman [email protected] 912-201-3460Dining Out Beth Degnan [email protected] 973-214-6756Golf - Couples Carol Brown [email protected] 912-335-8853Golf - Men’s Mike Munro [email protected] 845-642-1515Golf - Women’s 18 Ellen Pitts [email protected] 609-937-2112Golf - Women’s 9 Ellen Cayer [email protected] 912-598-4358Gourmet Lynn Stephens [email protected] 912-228-5383Historic Tours Pat Mayo [email protected] 912-777-5454International Peter Pickerill [email protected] 912-598-9971Lunch Bunch Susan Arraiz [email protected] 912-598-2237Mah Jongg Marilyn Sztuk [email protected] 912-777-3407Men’s Breakfast Charlie Arraiz [email protected] 912-598-2237Men’s Lunch Jay Gould [email protected] 912-656-6974Military History Bill Donohue [email protected] 912-349-3292Nature Tours Stan Berlin [email protected] 814-397-1673Needle Arts Kathy Silbert [email protected] 912-598-9566Pickle Ball Linda Rubin [email protected] 912-598-3941Potluck Susan Helms [email protected] 912-344-4421Thirties/Forties Caroline Ambrose [email protected] 240-355-5941Walking Group John Taylor [email protected] 917-734-4470Wild Women Anne-Marie Darsney [email protected] 912-598-1465


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The Landings, like many other planned residential communities, has Covenants and Rules and Regulations in place to protect property values, maintain uniformity, and ensure the beauty and security expected by homeowners remains top quality.

One such Rule relates to signs within the community and on residential property. All signs must be approved by The Landings Association, and only three signs will be considered for approval. These three signs are General Contractor signs (for houses under construction and those being renovated on the outside), For Sale, and Open House Signs. All other signs, including those political in nature, are strictly prohibited.

The official Rules on signs can be found in your 2014 Landings Residential Directory on Page 37, numbers 7-8. They read as follows:

7. All signs must be approved. Only three types will be approved:

General Contractor (for houses under construction and being renovated on the outside), For Sale, and Open House Signs. All signs must face the street and are not permitted on the golf courses. See the Architectural Guidelines for further details.

8. Garage sales, moving sales, auctions, and estate sales are generally discouraged. If a sale is held, there are no signs permitted. No prospective customers will be admitted without a previously requested entrance permit. Parking is restricted to one side of the street on secondary streets.

Another rule that sometimes is misunderstood is the one involving Mail Tubes. These tubes are intended only for neighbor-to-neighbor communications, as well as for Landings Association notices. Section E-11 of the Rules and Regulations, found in The Landings 2014 Residential Directory on page 37, reads: “Any item placed in a mail tube must have the name and contact information of the property owner at The Landings responsible for the distribution. Commercial or political distributions are prohibited, as are any messages that solicit business. Any distribution to 50 or more properties must first be approved by The Landings Association.”

For more information on sign approval, please contact The Landings Association’s Community Development Department (598-5518). For information about Mail Tube Policies, please contact Security Office Manager Debby Moore (598-2520).

Landings Committees Seek New Members


If you are looking for a way to contribute to the community and make a positive impact at the same time, consider volunteering to serve on one of The Landings Association’s 12 committees.

These committees include Architectural Review, Communications, Covenants, Development, Dog Park, Finance, Insurance and Risk Management, Marinas, Public Works, Security, Strategic Water, and Water Conservation.

As you might suspect, prior experience in each area of concentration is preferred. With many new and exciting projects on tap for The Landings Association next year, some committees are looking for specific skills. For example, the Communications Committee is seeking individuals with a background in technology, while the Marinas Committee is looking for boat savvy individuals.

Residents who are interest in serving on one of the Association’s committees should visit the Association’s website (www.landings.org) and go to Get Involved > Committee Membership and fill out the application.

Residents Reminded of Sign & Mail Tube Policies

Stay InformedTLA Email Bulletin Service


for The Landingstwitter.com/TLAupdates

The Landings Association has a TWITTER account. This allows us to distribute information of a time-sensitive nature to subscribers with a cell phone (whether it is a “smart phone” that can browse the internet, or a standard cell phone), as TWITTER allows simple text messages to be sent and received.

If you are interested in receiving TWITTER alerts from the Association, please visit the Association’s website (www.landings.org) and click on the TWITTER icon at the bottom, right-hand side of the homepage. If you have not signed up for Landings Association E-Mail Bulletins, please visit the Association’s website (www.landings.org), and click on “SIGN IN” in the upper, right-hand corner of the screen.

As always, we welcome your feedback on our communications, as we strive continuously to improve.

To sign up for this free service, please visit The Landings Association’s website (www.landings.org) and click on “SIGN IN” in the upper, right-hand corner of the screen.

Currently, 86 percent of our property owners receive E-Mail Bulletins from The Landings Association. We strongly encourage residents to stay informed with our correspondences. These timely E-Mail Bulletins have included short, informative messages such as:

Landings Association President Reports

General Manager updates

Various drawbridge work advisories and anticipated traffic delays

Vehicle accident reports and Causeway delays

Major storm warnings and up-to-date information

Utility work and specific locations and times

Facility closures

Road Work

Reminders for scheduled events

Pertinent community announcements

Surveys

Marina Social events

Month Total Average Max. Min. RainfallYear Daily Daily Daily Daily (inches) Pumped Flow Flow Flow

(in millions)

JANUARY2014 35.161 1.134 1.472 0.897 3.512013 36.556 1.179 1.946 0.639 0.592004 38.041 1.227 1.554 1.031 1.75

FEBRUARY2014 29.130 1.04 1.533 0.753 1.472013 31.232 1.115 1.381 0.877 8.992004 30.567 1.054 1.247 0.910 3.59

MARCH2014 35.401 1.142 1.398 0.871 4.342013 37.171 1.199 1.587 0.896 2.472004 56.357 1.818 2.375 1.132 0.20

APRIL2014 43.674 1.456 1.983 1.033 6.492013 42.881 1.429 2.008 1.085 3.232004 69.676 2.322 2.772 1.739 1.02

MAY2014 54.583 1.761 2.571 1.090 2.092013 62.180 2.006 2.803 0.982 1.422004 67.704 2.184 2.927 1.273 3.59

JUNE2014 61.094 2.036 2.589 1.097 5.332013 62.377 2.079 2.773 1.313 5.002004 62.678 2.089 2.691 1.320 6.57

JULY2014 57.555 1.857 2.437 1.279 5.132013 55.167 1.780 2.340 1.366 5.562004 64.880 2.092 2.770 1.487 2.80

AUGUST2014 58.875 1.899 2.490 1.333 8.482013 48.815 1.575 2.195 1.152 9.922004 58.406 1.884 2.425 1.345 6.50

SEPTEMBER2014 54.498 1.750 2.416 1.117 4.332013 51.942 1.731 2.532 1.440 2.322004 42.287 1.410 1.772 1.027 6.66

OCTOBER2014 49.441 1.595 1.963 1.244 1.172013 54.404 1.755 2.021 1.401 1.172004 44.888 1.448 1.774 1.227 3.99

Skidaway Island Utilities, Inc. Water Consumption

Must not exceed 2004 totals.


Classified AdvertisementsFor information on ad submissions, please refer to Classified Listings on page 2.

RANDY’S GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS - Landings residents: I specialize in installation, repairs, broken springs, and anything else to do with garage doors. I also service all makes of garage door openers and offer minor handyman services. Service calls are only $70 and never a gate fee. I am an Amarr garage door and Linear opener dealer and offer all kinds of garage doors, including carriage house doors. All doors and openers have a year parts and labor warranty, and many have additional warranties beyond this. I perform minor handyman services. I have eleven years experience, and all work is guaranteed. Call 398-0981.

RICHARD’S PAINTING & HOME REPAIR - Landings exclusive contractor: Interior and exterior painting. Wallpaper and popcorn ceiling removal as well as drywall repair and finishing. All types of wood-rot repair including the rebuilding of doors and windows. Stucco and roof repair; replacement of attic fans and chimney caps. Over 25 years of professional experience, Landings references. Call 631-1914.

COASTAL EXECUTIVE SEDAN - Personalized Town Car Service exclusively for Landing Residents. Let us transport you to and from the airport, surrounding islands, downtown for dinner, anywhere you wish to go in comfort, style, and safety. We are available to collect and deliver your special out-of-town guests as well. Downtown Round Trip $60, Airport $60 Each way. Limo’s for taxi cab prices. For reservations and information, please call 344-4216.

SAVANNAH AUTOWORX - With over 25 years experience. ASE certified. Performing service and repairs at a fraction of the dealership prices, using all genuine Lexus and Toyota parts. Located only minutes from The Landings, on Shipyard Road, just past Kroger. We also service and repair ALL make and model vehicles. Shuttle service provided to and from The Landings. 116 Shipyard Road. 912-356-0007.

DRIVEWAY CLEANING - Including oil and most other stains. I also clean patios and walkways. Please call Richard (631-1914).

THE CAT’S MEOW & DOGS 2 - We offer daily visits, dog walking, and overnight stays in your home. Let a responsible and caring person take care of your pet while you are away. Landings resident offering reasonable rates. For cats call Teri (598-9901 or 655-5210) and for dogs call Greg and Kaye (429-5329).

CUSTOMIZED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - I offer property management, housesitting services while away (long or short-term), and help with packing and unpacking. I am a Landings resident. Call Teri (598-9901 or 655-5210).

PAINTING PROS, LLC - We offer full service interior and exterior painting year round. Call us for a free estimate (470-798-0197 or 912-335-5134 / [email protected]).

PRECISION LAWN, LLC - Complete year-round and affordable lawn care maintenance, includes mowing, trimming, edging and blowing. Call or email us today for a free estimate (470-798-0194 or 912-335-5134 / [email protected]).

THE ULTIMATE LAWN MAINTENANCE AND LANDSCAPE LIGHTING EXPERIENCE - Hundreds of area homeowners have entrusted MAC’S to create a favorable and lasting impression. Why? Because they knew that our services would enhance the presence and splendor of their home. Often imitated but never equaled. We offer complete LAWN MAINTENANCE services as well as expert design, installation and service of all LANDSCAPE LIGHTING systems. Our customer satisfaction is unprecedented and we work hard, day-in and day-out, to preserve our reputation. Featured in Southern Living Magazine. Call Mac at 912-484-2070 for your personal consultation and estimate for lawn maintenance services or landscape lighting.

IN LOVING HOME CARE - Our mission is to provide the best quality care that meets the need of our clients and those patients whose care can be safely and effectively managed in their home environment regardless of race, sex, religion, or age. These needs whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual will be provided through the coordinated efforts of nursing, bathing, grooming, medicine, and other health care. We are professionals with licensed RNs, LPNS, and Certified CNAs, and well-trained Companion Sitter’s. We offer 24-hour and holiday service and will take you to your doctor’s appointments and other errands. Call Jonika Blake (398-8243 or 354-4021).

THE REMODELING DEPOT - We offer full-service remodeling and construction for Residential and Commercial Projects, Outdoor Kitchens, and Pools. We can help you Design your Custom Kitchen, Bathroom, or whatever your Dream may be. Wayne Hosti Owner and Landings Resident has been Remodeling Savannah since 1996. We invite you to visit our Huge Showroom on Middleground Road or view our website (www.TheRemodelingDepotSav.com). Also, check us out on Facebook and Houzz! We make Remodeling Easy – Easy like Sunday Morning.

HUBBARDS MAID SERVICE - Got chaos? Hubbards Maid Service will restore serenity to your home. Operating since 2004. Call 912-961-9131.

SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB - New in town? We’d love to meet you! Consider joining Savannah Newcomers Club, where you will have the opportunity to meet women just like you, who are eager to develop new friendships and discover exciting things to do in our beautiful city. Founded in 1949, the Savannah Newcomers Club is open to all women who moved to Savannah in the past 24 months. We are a diverse group of women who want to make new friends and enjoy our new home, Savannah, at its finest. Attend monthly luncheons, activities, tours and much more! Website: www.savannahnewcomersclub.com A WOMAN’S FRIENDSHIP IS A GREAT GIFT.

DK HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC - We cover a wide variety of home repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to roof repair, painting, gutter seamless, wood repair, power attic vents, soffit facia, stucco repair, vapor barriers and more. Call or email us today for a free estimate (470-798-0192 or 912-335-5134 / [email protected]).

Skidaway Island’s Premier Sales & Marketing Team

This Deer Creek home is situated in a parklike setting offering a desirable split plan. 3BR, 3.5BA PLUS large Bedroom, Bath, Bonus & Office over garage ... perfect In-Law suite! Gorgeous gourmet Kitchen. Jill Brooks - Ewaldsen Team $649,000

8 OAK GLADE COURT

Well maintained 3BR, 3BA patio home with dramatic lagoon & golf views. HW floors, KIT with stylish granite & stainless appliances. Study, large Master with 2 walk-in closets! Brick porch & patio. The Ewaldsen Team $539,500

21 CABBAGE CROSSING

Beautiful wooded lot! 3BR, 2.5BA home, split plan, Great Room w/fireplace, sep. Dining Room, KIT w/island & new double ovens, tons of built-ins, Craft Rm, new Deck & fenced yard.Judy Green $332,200

33 MAGNOLIA CROSSING

Attractive 3BR, 3BA home on corner lot at 4th hole of Plantation. Bright, spacious floor plan, 9’ ceilings, large Kitchen open to Family Room, Bonus Room with access to 3rd bath. The Ewaldsen Team $462,900

12 PENNYSTONE RETREAT

Lots of windows provide a bright 3BR, 3BA townhome! Great view of the golf fairway. End unit w/updated interior & newer appliances, roof, siding. Furniture negotiable. Move-in ready.George Jorgenson $249,000

34 DAME KATHRYN DRIVE

3BR, 3BA home designed by an architect for his personal home. Great view across lagoon to 13th green of Oakridge. 9’+ ceilings, high grade of cabinetry, hardwood floors & much more. Patio with pergola.Bob Jennings $529,000

7 CABBAGE CROSSING

Stunning 3BR, 3.5BA Deer Creek home w/ Bonus. Lagoon view. First floor MBR suite w/2 walk-in closets. Exquisite moldings, HW, Family Room open to updated Kitchen with granite.Carolyn McInerney $659,000

4 SUNDEW ROAD

Very spacious 3 BR, 2 BA home on a private lagoon lot. Split floor plan, large Master bedroom & bath; large deck overlooking a lagoon. Good location between Delegal Marina and PlantationGary Boyd $397,500

700 LANDINGS WAY SOUTH

Complete remodel - no detail left undone! 3BR, 2.5BA home with Bonus nestled beside a wooded area offering privacy with a golf view & long range views to Romerly Marsh. Simply Stunning!The Ewaldsen Team $549,000

101 PRIEST LANDING DRIVE

3BR, 3.5BA home sits on a private, beautifully manicured corner lot w/impressive golf view. Updated KIT, dentil moldings, 9’ ceilings, built-ins, 2 fp & fantastic Bonus Room!Stephanie Giorgio $449,000

1 MIDDLETON ROAD

A delightful 3BR, 3BA stucco home on a tranquil, private lot. Bonus Rm & screened porch provide ample space for a couple or a family. Fresh paint. Entertaining indoors or out!The Ewaldsen Team $479,000

9 TANGLETREE LANE

Great entertaining home with 5BR, 4.5BA, open floor plan, gourmet Kitchen, Bonus Room, fireplace, Master on main, wet bar. 3-car garage. Great outdoor space - private yard with in-ground pool!Jorgenson, Polsinelli $649,000

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