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Flowers
South Carolina is such a great place to grow all kinds of flowers. Here are some photos of flowers just starting to come into bloom.
SLV Talks News Letter
Inside This Issue… Don’t Be A Victim To The “Relative In Trouble” Scam… How To Save Hundreds On Your Phone Bill… Fun Facts and Laughs: What New Car Dealers Won’t Tell You,Useful Health Websites, And More… Trivia Challenge: Real Estate Q&A: What Mistakes Should I Avoid When I Invest In Real Estate?… Michael Sherard SLV Talks Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living […]
Underground Railroad and Quilts!
Underground Railroad and Quilts! On Friday, April 19th. at our own Cotton Gin there will be a presentation on the topic, an opportunity to pre-view the Garden Club’s juried flower show and dine under a canopy of historic quilts. This is a collaboration by the McCormick County’s Historic Commission, Garden Club and Visitors Council to continue putting McCormick on the map to draw tourists, pay back to the community and in this case raise funds […]
MCC members smash lap records
MCC members smash lap records in Geriatric Grand Prix at AMP McCormick Car Club ventured to Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) in mid-March to test high performance driving skills in karts on the AMP kart racing course. Although the window of opportunity for these guys to compete in Formula One has come and gone decades ago, they had a blast. In alphabetical order the starting grid was composed of: Don Atwell; Alan Berger; Allen Freeland; Ron […]
Ac4me Week 16
Week 16 Well, here we are on the final week of AC4Me, and it is our hope that all of you have seen some great results, not only in your weight, but in your strength, lower triglycerides and cholesterol, blood pressure and energy levels. We are optimistic that you will all keep up the good work and continue on the path to a very, very healthy future. We asked for some of your feelings about […]
Kayak Nature Trip
RE: Kayak Nature Trip Linda McClintock and I just happened upon thousands of crappie fish spawning in Baker Creek a few years ago. I talked to the ranger and he said they’re at it again. So we are going to launch from Baker Creek ramp (beside the Rt 378 bridge) at 1:00 on Saturday, March 30 and paddle down the creek. Anyone is welcome to join us. Can’t promise anything but a we’re sure to […]
Endangered swallow-tailed kite
Public asked to report sightings of state-endangered swallow-tailed kite The public is being asked to report sightings of the swallow-tailed kite, an endangered-species in South Carolina and considered a species of highest conservation concern throughout its breeding range in North America. Help The Avian Conservation Center and The Center for Birds of Prey to monitor swallow-tailed kite distribution, identify important nesting and foraging areas and promote conservation of this important species and their habitats by […]
Re-Opening of Savannah Lakes Resort Lodge
Savannah Lakes Resort opens Lodge rooms and Conference Center A re-energized Austin Trupp announced the recent re-opening of the Savannah Lakes Resort on Lake Thurmond on Hwy 378 West. “We know how important the Resort is to this county and to the area. We are pleased to be able bring it back online. “We’re booking a ton of folks,” Trupp said. ”"We’re very happy with the property. There’s a lot of pent-up demand out there, […]
AC4me Week 14
What Is Yoga? The following information is from the Activity Center Brochure entitled “Yoga Made Easy” Strength, Stretch & Relax, Fitness for Every Body! Yoga means unity or oneness. It is believed that the body is related to the breath; both are related to the brain. In turn, yoga is a mind/body experience. Yoga’s “five sheaths of existence” – in essence, are the body, the breath, the emotions, the intellect and the happiness […]
Fishing Report for March
Lake Russell: (unchanged from Feb. 28) Crappie: Fair. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that crappie should move up before too long, but for now they are mixed in with the spots and perch in about 40 feet of water around bait schools. Minnows fished vertically are the best bet. Crappie can also be caught fishing at night under bridges with lights. Tie up in 20-25 feet of water and fish minnows under the light. Striped bass: […]
AC4me Week 13
For our final few weeks we will concentrate on the types of exercise classes offered at the Activity Center here at Savannah Lakes Village. Last week, Lucia reported on the benefits of Water Aerobics and Water Art Fitness classes. Today, we will concentrate on Low Impact Land Aerobics. The Definition follows: “One foot remains in contact with the ground at all times during the workout. This class offers an aerobic warm-up, and floor aerobics combined […]
SLV Talk’s March Edition
Michael Sherard’s… SLV Talk’s Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living Inside This Issue… Top 10 First Aid Mistakes & What You Should Do Instead… Financial Tips If You’re Planning On Having Children Soon… Fun Facts and Laughs: Things Your Plumber Won’t Tell You,Useful Education Websites, And More… Trivia Challenge: How smart are you? Real Estate Q&A: What Homework Should I Do Before I Get A Loan To Buy A Home?… “The […]
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Spring Bonanza is just around the corner and we look forward to seeing you all there. There is a long list of fun things that are going on and we hope you join us. Visit Spring Bonanza’s website for more details: springbonanza.com In a nutshell, your McCormick County Chamber of Commerce has invited an assortment of non-profit organizations to showcase who they are, and what they do: The McCormick Historical Commission and the McCormick Garden […]