Electronic Chickasaw Point of View January 2021 Chickasaw Happenings This year’s Halloween Hayride had a new twist, the Ghoul Cart Parade. Trailers were provided to transport the kids and chaperones, and following the trailers were decorated Ghoul (golf) Carts.

In the Ghoul Cart above is Ronn Bargiel and his family. Riding in the Ghoul Cart to the left is Bev Brauer and her family.

Along the Trick or Treat route, the adults also got into the spirit of Halloween like Alice Smith and Alice Linnabary (above left). Above right is Karen Sitton also waiting to hand out treats to the kids. To the left, Rick and Janet Surdock waited in the golf course parking lot to “screech” the kids. 2

Annual Monster Mash Tournament

Closest to the Pin Winners Presented by Kim Wolcoveick

Jill Bargiel (right) Gary Harber Polly Doss (right) Rick Hach (left)

From the left: Winning First Place in the First Flight are Bob Carey, Mary Anne Peschier, From the left: Second Place winners in the Bruce Peschier and John Roberts. First Flight are Kim Wolcoveick, Ken Barton, Pat Craft and Bonnie Craft

From the left: Second Flight First Place From the left: Winning Second Place in the winners are Walt Shell, R. Timmerman, Second Flight are Ed Fogg, Mike Phillips, Skip Holden and Kathy Holden. Gerry Large and Tim Stroupe. 3 Lighting Up Chickasaw Point

To kick-off the holidays, residents gathered along Chickasaw Drive to watch the golf cart parade. At the Gatehouse were Santa (Jim Bohannon) and his elves (Jeff, Trudy and Ruby Grosse).

Decorated golf carts paraded from the Community Center to the front entrance. Financial Report by Becky Black, POA, CUCO and CPGA Treasurer

Below are the condensed financial results for the Chickasaw Point Property Owners Association (POA), Chickasaw Utility Company (CUCo), and Chickasaw Point Golf Association (CPGA) for the year-to-date ending November 30, 2020. The CUCO and CPGA entities were ahead of budget thru 11 months. The POA was behind budgeted bottom line targets, but only due to the planned use of carry-over monies expended on road projects during 2020; otherwise the POA would also be ahead of budget targets. The POA was ahead of its revenue budget primarily due to a positive variance related to land sales, camp fee income & drydock storage fees. POA expenses, except for roads and special project expenses, are all under budget. CUCo’s year-to-date revenue is above budget by 3.7% which is attributed to better capture of actual water usage following the installation of upgraded meters. On the expense side, cost of water is better than budget by over 11%; a further testament to the efficacy of the upgraded water meters. CUCO’s overall year-to-date net operating income is ahead of budget by $40,813. Some additional expenses for sewer repairs and sludge removal were anticipated in December, so that may erode the variance that will be reported thru 12-31-2020. The non-operating expenses thru November are still well below budget due to the timing of the 4 work being done on the new EQ Basin. The remainder of that expense (approximately $255,000) was expected to occur during December and be reflected in final results for 2020. Operating results for the CPGA are also positive compared to budget. Year-to-date revenues are $63,000 ahead of budget due to strong non-member play. Expenses are under budget across every line item for a total positive expense variance of $51,000. Overall, CPGA is ahead of budget by almost $124,000. Although December has proved to be difficult from a weather perspective, CPGA is still poised to end the year with a positive bottom line variance which will allow it to repay a portion of the debt owed to the POA. Available operational cash as of November 30, 2020 was $700,000. Note that the remaining $255,000 related to the EQ Basin project will be paid from this amount. The Board will review the cash position after all December and year-end adjustments have been posted to the books to determine available carry over funds for road projects and monies that can be set aside for building up much needed contingency reserve funds.

Chickasaw Association, Inc. Statement of Revenues and Expenses For the 11 months ending November 30, 2020

ACTUAL BUDGET

Total $ %age 11/30/2020 11/30/2020 Variance Variance Income/Receipts: Assessment and Capital Reserve $757,885 $758,475 ($590) -0.1% All Other Revenues 45,066 33,400 11,666 34.9% Total Income/Receipts $802,951 $791,875 $11,076 1.4%

Expenses: Finance & Administration ($148,548) ($169,357) $20,809 12.3% Communications (6,488) (4,750) ($1,738) -36.6% Pool Operations (40,663) (47,714) $7,051 14.8% Gate Operations (55,580) (57,604) $2,024 3.5% POA Operations (66,223) (72,835) $6,612 9.1% Roads (161,071) (97,000) ($64,071) -66.1% Clubhouse (21,903) (27,085) $5,182 19.1% Depreciation (44,000) (44,000) $0 0.0% Special Projects/Major Projects (169,758) (133,300) ($36,458) -27.4% Total Expenses ($714,234) ($653,645) ($60,589) -9.3%

Current Year to Date Net Income $88,716 $138,230 ($49,514) -35.8% 5

Chickasaw Utility Company (CUCO) Statement of Revenues and Expenses For the 11 months ending November 30, 2020

ACTUAL BUDGET

Total $ %age 11/30/2020 11/30/2020 Variance Variance Income/Receipts: Water and Sewer Billings $566,303 $546,350 $19,953 3.7% All Other Revenues 9,233 8,700 $533 6.1% Total Income/Receipts $575,536 $555,050 $20,486 3.7%

Expenses: Cost of Water ($112,341) ($126,500) $14,159 11.2% Water/Sewer Repairs & Supplies (41,137) (36,700) ($4,437) -12.1% Chemicals & Sludge Removal (13,122) (9,500) ($3,622) -38.1% Wages/Payroll Taxes (93,279) (99,035) $5,756 5.8% Contract Services (88,000) (88,000) $0 0.0% Electricity (36,234) (37,300) $1,066 2.9% Depreciation (18,333) (18,333) $0 0.0% Other Expenses (70,231) (77,636) $7,405 9.5% Total Expenses ($472,677) ($493,004) $20,327 4.1%

Current Year to Date Net Income $102,859 $62,046 $40,813 65.8%

Non-Operating Income/Expense: RDA Loan and Capital Assessment $139,065 $137,638 $1,427 1.0% Other Miscellaneous Income 11,000 11,000 $0 0.0% Depreciation (82,500) (82,500) $0 0.0% RDA Loan Interest Expense (46,200) (46,200) $0 0.0% Capital Projects (57,045) (363,357) $306,312 84.3% Total Non-Operating Income/Expense ($35,680) ($343,419) $307,739 89.6%

Current Year to Date Net Income $67,179 ($281,373) $348,552 123.9% 6

C.P.G.A Statement of Revenues and Expenses For the 11 months ending November 30, 2020

ACTUAL BUDGET

Total $ %age 11/30/2020 11/30/2020 Variance Variance Income/Receipts: Member Fees $119,631 $101,000 $18,631 18.4% Non-Member Fees $224,683 $156,000 $68,683 44.0% All Other Revenues 85,705 109,550 ($23,845) -21.8% Total Income/Receipts $430,019 $366,550 $63,469 17.3%

Expenses: Golf Course Expenses ($290,069) ($306,753) $16,684 5.4% Inside Operations- Cost of Sales (40,309) (60,470) $20,161 33.3% Inside Ops - Pro Shop (94,459) (95,893) $1,434 1.5% Inside Ops - Grill (4,398) (11,000) $6,602 60.0% Administrative Expense (109,389) (112,595) $3,206 2.8% Taxes (21,691) (25,171) $3,480 13.8% Total Expenses ($560,316) ($611,882) $51,566 8.4%

Current Year to Date Net Income ($130,297) ($245,332) $115,035 46.9%

Non-Operating Income/Expense: Operations and Capital Assessment $269,964 $262,424 $7,540 2.9% Capital Projects (25,210) (26,625) $1,415 5.3% Total Non-Operating Income/Expense $244,754 $235,799 $8,955 3.8%

Current Year to Date Net Income $114,458 ($9,533) $123,991 1300.6% 7 Chickasaw Point Golf Association By Pat Craft

By the time you read this article, there will have been a couple of significant changes to the make-up of the Chickasaw Point Golf Association (CPGA). I have been involved with the “resurrection” of the CPGA, since it started about four years ago and have been the President for about two years. This past year, the Chickasaw Point Golf Course experienced its most successful year ever, thanks to remaining open and developing safe operating conditions during the COVID pandemic. That being said, it still could not have happened without the tremendous efforts put forth by Superintendent Patrick Martin and his crew and the Thursday volunteer work crew captained by Ken Barton and Jerry Wolcoveick and staffed by numerous (too many to mention here) hard-working volunteers. I would be remiss in my duties if I did not mention and thank the effort put in by the rest of the first group of the CPGA resurrection team – Randy Woodson, Lee Ray Thompson, Jim Friesen, Kim Wolcoveick – to make this thing work. And, to top it all off, the guidance and counsel provided by Lisa Rose and Don Long during that pressure-packed time was invaluable. On the January 15, 2021, I submitted my resignation from the CPGA due, in part, to family issues that are requiring more and more of my time and attention, and due to the on-going delay in the construction of the new event center facility. The CPGA will continue to grow and improve the golf course and its operation under new leadership and an announcement of the position changes and/or additions will probably precede this article. The golf course is doing well and will continue to do so. It has been a pleasure to work with the CPGA, Lisa Rose, et.al and I will continue to support their efforts going forward. I intend to try and relax a bit, take care of the existing family issues and play a little golf. I also want to express my thanks to all the golfers who have continually supported this golf course and for their willingness to help in every way. Come on out. Play golf. It is fun (sometimes)!

Golf Course Superintendent Patrick Martin updates the CPGA members on the At the annual CPGA Member Meeting, President Pat Craft shares the completed and continuing current status of the golf course and Pro Shop operations in the wake work on the golf course. of the COVID-19 guidelines. 8 Chickasaw Point Men’s Club Rick Olsen, Chickasaw Point Men’s Club

Another year over, and a new one just begun. The calendar has changed, but we still move forward with caution. Our condolences to all who have suffered the loss of a loved one, a friend or an acquaintance. We pray 2021 sees a return to all the things we love about Chickasaw Point, especially the fellowship of our neighbors. While many of our planned events remain on hold, we did manage to get some things accomplished. The existing board was re-elected unchanged. Joel Rexford, 2021 Officers (from the left) Joel Rexford, President; President, Mike Berardo, Vice President, Rick Cochell, Parliamentarian; Jeff Grosse, Jeff Grosse, Treasurer, Al Brauer, Secretary Treasurer; Al Brauer, Secretary and Past President and Rick Cochell, Parliamentarian were Gary Heck. Not pictured is Mike Berardo, Vice sworn in by past president Gary Heck. President. The Men’s Club continues to augment the service that the Women’s Club dedicate to the Collins Children’s Home. Jeff Grosse spear- headed the project to provide a meaningful gift to the residents of Collins. Along with Bob Schupbach, they decided that our gift should inspire friendship, interactive play and the flexi- bility to be used outdoors as well as in. We hope the Cornhole games will be enjoyed by each of the children for many years. Jeff, Trudy and Ruby were also busy ringing the Salvation Army bells outside Walmart. Joel and Rick (along with his trombone) got in on the action as well. We look forward to dusting off the activities calendar and re-scheduling some long overdue events. Italian Night remains a party searching for a date...and two new events have us excited for a virus-free Chickasaw Point. On the planning table are a fun-filled meat auction and an International Food Festival. As we wish all our neighbors a happy and healthy new year, we ask that you keep in your thoughts and prayers Mike Berardo, that he returns to full health. Our heartfelt condolences to Jennifer Ranalli and her sons. May Jim rest easy in grace and love.

From the left: Trudy, Ruby and From the left: Rick Cochell with trombone, Jeff Grosse manning the kettle. Sherry Moats and Joel Rexford ringing the bell. 9

Men’s Club donated two cornhole games to the Collins Children’s Home. The South Carolina flag game went to the Boys House and the United States Flag went to the Girls House

Chickasaw Point Women’s Club by Ann Cochell, Vice President

Good-bye to 2020 and Hello to a New Year!!

2020 has been an interesting year to say the least! This past year was designated as our “Year of Service” and, despite COVID, our Chickasaw Point Women’s Club (CPWC) supported our Chickasaw Point family as well as our local community on many opportunities. A special thank-you goes out to Patti Ray and the women who stepped up to assist with Care Line. COVID tested our strength, but we discovered that, “Where there is a will, there’s a Women’s Club member”, willing to drop off a meal or check in on a neighbor. Thank you CPWC members for all you do to make Chickasaw Point so unique! Our November meeting turned out to be our final meeting for 2020, but in true CPWC style, we had a lot going on. The evening was highlighted with our annual Holiday Craft Fair. Never before have we been so blessed with such a variety of creative and artistic women right from our own neighborhood. Thank you, Marilyn Smith, for coordinating this event and showcasing Chickasaw Point’s unique artisans! Taking time out from holiday shopping, members dressed and dropped off their Salvation Army bears. This year we collected 84 bears costumed in their most creative attire. The Salvation Army provides these cuddly animals to children in Oconee County in need of emotional and spiritual support and CPWC members provide the bears with clothing! A heartfelt thank you goes out to Maxine Dunn and Nancy LeVeck for Bears 2020 spearheading this annual CPWC event. This year COVID forced us to alter our annual Collins Home Christmas Party. Instead of our usual holiday party, Karen Sitton and her magical committee presented the Boys and Girls Houses with gifts delivered directly to Collins houses. Kudos to all who donated and worked behind the scenes to make this Christmas so special for these beautiful children! In total, CPWC members, along with numerous other Chickasaw Point residents, provided almost $3,000 in donations to purchase new TVs, gaming systems and gift cards for the children and house parents for the holidays! 10 Although 2020 was challenging in so many ways, our Community certainly shined brightly through it all! Our CPWC members, with support from our Chickasaw Point Community, provided approximately $13,000 in support for various organizations within our local community. This does not include the thousands of volunteer hours worked by Chickasaw Point residents for numerous organizations (too numerous to mention here)!!! But so long to 2020……2021 is long overdue! Please continue to check your email for upcoming events and the hope of resuming our monthly meetings. We look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting new neighbors as soon as we can safely congregate! Stay safe and CHEERS to 2021!!

The Annual Arts and Crafts Fair attracted artists and crafters from around the community. Shoppers were able to choose gifts for family and friends as well as items for themselves.

Christmas for Collins Children’s Home 2020 Pandemic Version By Karen Sitton, Collins Children’s Home Outreach

In Christmases past, the Chickasaw Point Women’s Club (CPWC) shopped for individualized gifts, clothing and shoes for the Collins Kids. The gifts were elaborately wrapped and piled high at the Community Center along with stocking boxes filled with candy and other goodies. Joe’s NY Pizza, a large variety of sweet treats lovingly baked by CPWC Members and Tutie Waite’s Grinch Punch were on the menu. On the night of the Annual Collins Christmas Party, CPWC members waited in anxious anticipation for the arrival of 11

Santa, his Elves and the Collins Kids! Watching the Collins Kids eagerly open their individual gifts brought many a tear to the eyes of the CPWC Secret Santas. Then came the Coronavirus … The restrictions on shopping and gathering in groups limited our options to provide an extraordinary Christmas experience for the Collins Kids this year, or so we thought. After discussion with Alena Pelfrey, CCH Director, and Tina Justice, CCH Case Manager, it was decided that there should be no contact between Chickasaw Point residents and the Collins Kids. No one wanted even the remotest possibility of spreading the Coronavirus. Ultimately it was determined that the kids currently at Collins and future kids coming to Collins could all benefit from upgraded electronics at the Boys and Girls Houses as well as outside entertainment games. Thus, enter the Chickasaw Point Men’s Club (CPMC) who decided they could provide the outside entertainment games and help with the installation of the electronics as well. As always, the CPWC and Chickasaw Point residents were very generous with cash donations for the Collins Christmas Project. Due to this outpouring of generosity each Collins Kid received a $50.00 Visa Gift Card, with a personalized Christmas Ornament Name Tag The house parents for the made by Cindy Phillips. The Collins Kids were extremely surprised Boys and Girls Houses are and really happy to have $50.00 of their very own to spend. They holding the new electronic send their heartfelt thanks! gaming systems donated by Enough cash was received to provide a 65” TV for both the Girls the CPWC. House and the Boys House. Also, the Girls House received a Nintendo Switch Game System and the Boys House received an Xbox Series X Game System. The Boys and Girls House Parents each received a $100.00 Visa Gift Card to purchase games for the new game systems. Santa’s helpers appeared in the form of Jeff Grosse, Jerry Wolcoveick, and Caleb Tannery from the CPMC. They transported the 65” TVs, uncrated them, attached a wall mount articulating arm at the Boys House and the TV stand at the Girls House. They performed the TV set-up programs to assure the TVs were working properly. They also moved the older TVs to the playrooms of the Girls and Boys Houses. Now appear CPMC Secret Santas …. Jeff Grosse approached Joel Rexford, CPMC President, with an idea for the Collins Kids outside entertainment … From the left: Serving as Santa’s Helpers to Cornhole! Jeff Grosse spoke with Bob Schupbach install the 65-inch TVs are Jeff Grosse, about the Cornhole game idea. Bob soon found where Jerry Wolcoveick and Caleb Tannery. to order the games; one displays the US Flag and one displays the SC Flag. Bob and Jeff added rope lights to the Cornhole boards so the Collins Kids could play at night, too. The Cornhole boards also came with heavy-duty canvas storage bags. The CPWC and CPMC together supplied the Collins Kids with an extraordinary Chickasaw Point Christmas experience in spite of the Coronavirus! 12

Below: Behind those smiling emoji faces are the happy faces of the kids at Collins Children’s Home. Everyone, children and adults, were so appreciative of the Christmas gifts presented by the members of the CPWC.

Above: The members of the Collins Children’s Home Outreach Committee stand ready to present each Collins Kid with a $50 gift card. From the left are Trudy Grosse holding Ruby, Bev Dexheimer and Karen Sitton.

The Air Force Landed at Collins Children’s Home By Karen Sitton

Just in time for Christmas, the Air Force landed at Collins Children’s Home, thanks to Jerry Wallace’s friend Jack Dalton. Jack, an avid woodworker, sent five hand-made push cars that are replicas of World War II Airplanes to Collins. These replicas are detailed right down to the paintings on the nose. BK, long-time Collins resident, was on hand when the planes landed. His favorite was the blue & white biplane. Jack also sent a tractor peddle car that he had restored to the Collins Kids. 13 Light Up Chickasaw By Donna Hach, The Festival Committee

A festive, new tradition came to Chickasaw Point in 2020! Light Up Chickasaw is a new annual holiday lighting contest that is open to residents. All residents were invited to “light up” their homes with holiday lights and displays. The holidays were kicked off in style on Thanksgiving weekend. It began with a lighted golf cart parade. Fourteen fun carts made their way from the Community Center to the front entrance to see the new decorations that welcome our residents and guests upon their arrival. Chickasaw Drive was lined with residents cheering on the participants of the parade. Holiday music played as the carts arrived. Santa and his elves treated the children (and some adults) to sugar cookie kits! Homeowners were given two weeks to decorate the outside of their homes for the Light Up Chickasaw contest. There were 29 creative entries competing for five coveted prize categories. Independent judging was done by realtors Fran Graham of Allen Tate Realty and Ryan Keese of Keese Realty and their families.

Their choices for the awards were: The Griswold Award (lights, lights and more lights) 602 S. Hogan – Mark & Stacey Carland Best Yard Display (inflatables and lights) 106 Sheldon Lane – Ron & Valerie Moeckel Most Festive (themed) 122 Player Lane – Michael & Sandy Egan Best Front Entrance 340 Chickasaw Dr. – Jeff & Jennifer Goode The judges voted to award two honorable mentions. They were: 323 N. Hogan Drive – Michael and Maria Lewallen 110 Warpaint Lane – Ken Grabowski and Trey South

The residents of Chickasaw Point were asked to vote for their favorite home. Residents and guests were given five days to drive through the neighborhood to see all of the beautifully decorated homes and choose their favorite entry. The People’s Choice Award was voted on by over 225 residents and went to the home of Laine and Keena Chambers at 228 S. Sundew Drive. Events in Chickasaw Point are powered by so many generous volunteers. The Festival Committee would like to thank the Men’s and Women’s Clubs for their generous donations to this project. We would also like to thank the ladies who sold COVID Face Shields during the summer. They very generously donated the profits from that to Light Up Chickasaw. We would like to thank Santa Jim Bohannan, elves Jeff and Trudie Grosse, carolers Rick Cochell and friends, Patti Ray for finding our judges, Fran and Ryan (and their families) for judging, Jerry Wolcoveick for ALL of his tree help, Pat Dennis and Carlos Hagler for helping with the trees, Lyle Klinge, and the POA Board for letting us be creative. Thanks to the members of The Festival Committee – Nancy Aden, Bev Brauer, Donna Hach, Janet Knight and Kay Sansom for all of the time that went into the planning. Our biggest thanks to our husbands who were drafted to put all the real work into this – Jack Aden, Al Brauer, Rick Hach, Bill Knight and John Sansom. The Festival Committee looks forward to the return of The Festival of Homes in 2021 and the 2nd Annual Light Up Chickasaw! 14

The Griswold Award Best Yard Display 602 S. Hogan Drive 106 Sheldon Lane

Stacey, Mason and Mark Carland Valerie and Ron Moeckel

Most Festive Best Front Entrance 122 Player Lane 340 Chickasaw Drive

Sandy and Michael Egan Jennifer and Jeff Goode 15

The People’s Choice Award 228 S. Sundew Drive

Ashbee, Keena, Laine and Coleman Chambers

Honorable Mentions

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention 110 Warpaint Lane 323 N. Hogan Drive Ken Grabowski and Trey South Michael and Maria Lewallen

Chickasaw Point Ladies Golf League By Bonnie Craft, Vice President

We are all looking forward to the spring for many reasons. For the Chickasaw Point Ladies Golf League (CPLGA), we are awaiting the opening of the league season on Thursday, April 1. Tee times for April and May are 9:00 a.m., June through August are 8:30 a.m. and October is 9:00 a.m. Golfers are asked to arrive for check-in at least 20 minutes before the tee time. Then they gather in the 16 parking lot by the driving range to organize playing groups. League play is available for three groups, 18-hole individual play, 9-hole individual play and 9-hole scramble. The league is open to all levels of players as well as the flexibility to play with a different group at any time. Please sign up for league play through the Pro Shop League Sign-up email or by calling the Pro Shop at 864-972-9623. For information or questions contact Pam Stercay, President, at 864-280-0599 or Bonnie Craft, Vice President, at 770-335-2214.

Volunteers Effort Makes Improvements to the Tennis/Pickleball Courts By Nanci Distler

Recently a group of Pickleball players, with the assistance of Rick Cochell of the POA Board, made improvements and did some maintenance at the Tennis/ Pickleball courts. The old windscreens, which were quickly deteriorating and falling apart, were removed and replaced with new windscreens. Some much-needed power washing of the rim of the courts was done to remove the mold and slick conditions. All of the benches were replaced in the past few months with outdoor plastic benches, and the sweep dryer tools were replaced. The finishing touch is a welcoming Chickasaw Point banner over the entrance to the courts! Thank you to all who assisted; Greg and Nanci Distler, Bonnie and Cole Yache, Thierry and Kyle Auffray, Janet and Rick Surdock and Simon King. Finally, a shout out to Lynn Holley who purchased the first of the new benches almost a year ago.

Volunteers from the left are Greg Distler, Nanci Distler, Thierry Auffray, Simon King, Bonnie Yache and Cole Yache. 17 Expanded Children’s Section in the Chickasaw Point Library

“One of the greatest gifts adults can give –to their offspring and their society – is to read to their children.” Carl Sagan

If you are looking for books to share with your children or grandchildren, check out the expanded Children’s Literature section at the Chickasaw Point Community Library. The expansion was made possible by an anonymous donation of 150 children’s book by a Chickasaw Point resident. You will find the Children’s Literature section to the right of the window. Genres include historical fiction, fairy tales, counting books, science, and children’s favorites. Take time to choose the books to share, but please remember to promptly return the borrowed books, so that others may enjoy them.

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!” Dr. Suess

Oconee County Friends of the Library By Jean Mercer, Friends of the Library

The Oconee County Friends of the Library has new Book Sale hours until the pandemic is over: Every Thursday from Noon until 3:30 p.m., by Appointment Only. To make an appointment, email [email protected] for your preferred time. For volunteer opportunities, or further information, please call Jean Mercer at 972-9669, Shari Waldo at 972-9733, or Tammy Bryson at 864-723-3535.

HOT COCOA NIGHT

The Westminster branch of the Oconee County Public Library System will offer Grab and Go Library Program Kits beginning January 4, 2021. These free Grab and Go Kits will contain supplies for adults or families to have all the fun of a library program, but in the comfort and safety of their own home. While Covid-19 still rages on, Hot Cocoa Night will be the first kit available and will include instant hot chocolate, toppings, and supplies to play a marshmallow game. Other kits planned include Game Night, Recipe Club, and Movie Night. For more information, contact the Westminster branch at (864) 364-5760. Want more information about the Oconee County Public Library and its services, click on the following link: oconeelibrary.org . 18 Community Spotlight Jim Bohannon Hall of Fame Inductee Excerpts from Talkers Magazine and Press Release from MBA

Jim Bohannon, one of three inductees, will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s (MBA) Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Hilton Convention Center, Branson, Missouri. The induction ceremony will be part of the 2021 Awards Banquet at the MBA annual convention. Jim Bohannon, from Lebanon, Missouri, was a former Missouri radio broadcaster in both the Lebanon and Springfield, Missouri markets. After four years of service in the United States Army, Jim worked in radio in both Chicago, Illinois and Washington D.C. Today, he is the host of the nationally syndicated “Jim Bohannon Show” on the Westwood One Radio Network. The Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame began in 2011. Past inductees can be found at https://www.mbaweb.org/mba-hall-of-fame/. Mark Gordon, MBA President/CEO said, “We are pleased to honor these deserving broadcasters who had a tremendous impact on our state’s industry and history.” This fall, Jim visited the campus of Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia. He conducted a radio seminar and spoke to individual audio production classes about his experience as a talk show host in the radio broadcast industry. Jim also appeared as a guest on “Z87.7”, the student-run radio station during its “1:35” program.

Pictured on the campus of Piedmont College (from the left) are students Christopher Barker, Cameron Verona, Savannah Richards, Zach Swindell, Brett Loftis, broadcaster Jim Bohannon and faculty member Dale Van Cantfort.

Meet , Golf Professional Excerpts from bradleyhughesgolf.com

Chickasaw Point is glad to welcome Bradley Hughes who, along with his family, recently became part-time residents. Bradley is one of the world’s leading golf instructors and the Head Golf Instructor at Holly Tree Country Club in Simpsonville, South Carolina. A native of , Bradley qualified as the youngest player, at 15 years old, to play a major Australian tournament – the 1982 . His amateur career included being leading amateur in the and the , as well as victories in the Victorian Amateur 1987-1988 and the New Zealand Amateur in 1988. At the conclusion of his distinguished amateur career, Bradley turned professional at the age of 21 in October 1988. His first professional win was the 1988 . 19 During his career, Bradley played three seasons on the European Tour, four seasons on the Japan PGA Tour, four seasons on the Web.Com Tour and nine seasons on the United States PGA Tour. He competed in all four major golf tournaments, The Masters, US Open, British Open and PGA Championship. He achieved a total of seven victories during his professional career, represented Australia in The of Golf, 1996 and 1997, and was a member of the International Team in the first in 1994. Now, having scaled back his competitive golf, Bradley has become a well-know golf instructor with his YouTube videos, golf forum “Secret In The Dirt”, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts serving as the go-to pages for the true golf enthusiasts to enhance their understanding of the game. Bradley “also passes on information about course management- equipment- the mental game and the short game from his vast experience as a player on the world stage- an experience, few instructors can offer.” “His professional students include , Harold Varner III, , Bill Haas, Vaughn Taylor, , , , , and several other PGA players have looked for his assistance. He has also helped European Tour players Luke Donald, Russell Knox, Jason Scrivener, & and worked with Major Champions and Shaun Micheel as well as over 50 and mini tour players and collegiate golfers.” Bradley’s golf instruction is not limited to professional golfers. He has worked with other sports stars including 14-time Major Tennis Champion Pete Sampras who traveled to Australia for lessons as well as Bradley spending time at Sampras’ home in California. “In March 2015, Hughes was installed as professional instructor for Australian Major Champion ’s Secret Golf online site - which will soon become the world’s premier golf site for golf instruction from not only Hughes, but Elkington himself, PGA Champion Jason Dufner, PGA player Pat Perez and Hall of Fame, Masters and PGA Championship winner Jackie Burke, Jnr.” Bradley is the author of the e-book, The Great Ballstrikers, which was released in January 2018. His second book, The 430 Path To Great Golf, runs through his famous “drill series” and is considered the new benchmark for golf instruction. Bradley is also the creator of the DownUnder Board which is a training tool used to help golfers “understand and train the correct ground forces in the golf swing”. It is being used by over 60 professional tour players. For more information check out bradleyhughesgolf.com.

New Resident Meet and Greet

Taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather, the Welcome Committee held the fall Meet and Greet for new residents at the Pavilion. All member of the community were invited to attend in order to meet and make connections with the new families moving into Chickasaw Point. The Welcome Committee’s mission is to contact, welcome and provide a folder of relevant information to each new residence. Contact Suzy Berardo for more information. 20

Ronn and Jill Bargiel

Ronn and Jill Bargiel bought their home at 101 Wausau Lane in April 2020. They moved here from Pennsylvania. Jill is originally from Western New York and Ronn is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ronn was in the education field for 45 years starting as a teacher, then principal, athletic director and finally Education Director of Corrections over five prisons. He is now retired. Jill was in retail management, a realtor and then a high school teacher. They have two adult children, a son living in Charleston, South Carolina and a daughter in Seneca, South Carolina. They have three grandchildren, two girls, ages 15 and 9 and a boy, age 11. They have a cute little dog, Miss Tiny, a nine-year-old Chihuahua, who was a rescue. Jill loves golfing and walking. Ron enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing. They are a fun couple and are excited to join the activities in Chickasaw Point when Covid-19 is done. They have already joined the golf course.

Crystal Bouknight

Crystal and her best buddy beagles, Belle and Breez moved to Chickasaw Point in July. She grew up and lived most of her life in Lexington, South Carolina and considers it “home”, but also has a tender spot in her heart for east Tennessee after living there for a few years. Crystal attended North Greenville University where she played basketball. After graduating, she spent more than 25 years serving children and youth along with their families in various capacities, but kept the role of “Mom” to her own two children as her first priority. In these most recent years, she finds herself learning to do life all over again in the empty nest. This stage of life has brought many fun opportunities for new adventures including living four months in Costa Rica serving missionaries, living six months on a nearby cattle farm, visiting every state park in the upstate and a few in the midlands on her quest to visit all of the state parks in South Carolina. Crystal also stays busy by “tinkering” with home improvement projects, learning to garden, hiking, kayaking, chasing sunsets, and doing puzzles. She has thoroughly enjoyed the last six months living here in the Chickasaw Point community for many obvious reasons like the gorgeous views, amazing amenities, and endless opportunities to enjoy events and gatherings- even with the Covid-19 pandemic in full swing. She quickly discovered “that the people are what make Chickasaw Point the most wonderful place to continue living life to its fullest.” She has been most touched by the kindness and friendliness of everyone here and the 21 immediate sense of “family” and “community”. She wants to say a heartfelt thank you to those who have been so kind and gracious to her from the moment she got here. She looks forward to meeting more Chickasaw Point "family" members in the years to come!

Steve and Tanya Fry

Steve and Tanya Fry moved to their house in Chickasaw Point on October 9. Before that, they sold their home and furniture, lived in an RV and traveled around the country until Covid-19 hit. Then they moved their RV to their daughter's farm for a few months, until they bought their home in Chickasaw Point. Steve is originally from Oklahoma and Tanya is from North Carolina. Steve retired from the Navy and is currently working from home as a contractor for the military. Tanya is a retired LPN and is also a massage therapist. They have two adult children, Jessica in Seneca, South Carolina and Dustin in North Carolina. They have five grandsons, ages 20, 17, 9, 5 and 2. Their dog, Coco, is a 13-year-old Yorkie. They are in the process of adopting another rescue dog and cat from the Humane Society. Steve loves golfing, boating, swimming and fishing. Tanya is a quilter and loves to swim, kayak, read and fish. They cannot wait to start socializing when the activities begin again in Chickasaw Point.

Jim and Jennifer Goode

Welcome to Jim and Jennifer Goode who moved from Jefferson, Georgia to 340 Chickasaw Drive. Jennifer is originally from Georgia and Jim hails from California and Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Jennifer is employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad, and Jim is a retired member of the Army Special Forces. Tucker, their cat, is enjoying his new home! They are avid fishers, enjoy target shooting, and boating. Jennifer enjoys playing golf. Jim is also a certified Concealed Carry instructor. Their four grandchildren have already made friends with their neighbors and love coming to play at Chickasaw Point. What a great addition to our neighborhood!

22 Hawley and Stephanie Goodell

Hawley and Stephanie Goodell are from Upstate New York and moved into our community on December 3, 2020. They are enjoying their new home at 354 Chickasaw Drive. Their summers will be spent near their three children and four grandchildren at their lovely camp on a river in Upstate New York. Hawley and Stephanie are both retired and look forward to doing many of their favorite hobbies including hiking, kayaking, gardening, and fishing. Chickasaw Point welcomes the Goodells, and they are sure to love it here.

Jeff and Laurianne Matheson

Jeff and Laurianne Matheson moved into their home at 101 Boxwood Lane on December 20, 2020 from Louisville, Kentucky. Laurianne is originally from Fairfax, Virginia and Jeff is originally from Wagener, South Carolina. Laurianne is a marketing professional, and Jeff is an Electrical Engineer. Their "family" consists of their two dogs, Matey and Nyxie, and their two cats, Fred and Ethel. Jeff and Laurianne love fishing, boating, hiking, traveling and reading. Jeff also loves to golf. Both are avid Clemson fans, having both attended college there. Laurianne worked at a college bar in downtown Clemson as a bartender. They are looking forward to attending happy hours and getting involved in the activities in Chickasaw Point.

Bob and Karen Powell

Bob and Karen Powell moved to Chickasaw Point and 139 Tulip Lane in September from Pennsylvania. They love the lake-style living and how friendly everyone is. Karen is semi-retired and still doing her fine art (Check out www.kpowellstudios.com) and interior design. Karen says she just has to fit it all in between pickleball and other activities. Bob is a retired landscaper. Their son, David, moved with them and has been working for Chickasaw Point neighbors on landscaping projects. Then there is George who can be found enjoying socializing with other dogs at the ChickaPAW dog park. Welcome to Chickasaw Point Karen, David holding George and Karen. Bob, David and George! 23

Stan and Lynn Sears

Stan and Lynn moved to Chickasaw Point in June 2020 from Lynchburg, Virginia. Currently, they are building a home at 310 Chickasaw Drive, so they are temporarily living at 105 N. Arrowhead Drive, They are originally from Wilmington, North Carolina. They are both retired, Stan from Genworth and Lynn from nursing. They have two children; one daughter, Tori, who lives in Chickasaw Point and one son, Justin, in Richmond, Virginia. They have two granddaughters and three grandsons. Stan loves woodworking, golfing and hiking. Lynn loves gardening, hiking and taking care of grandchildren. They are really looking forward to moving into their new house and getting involved in all the activities in Chickasaw Point. Lynn has already volunteered at Dot’s Kitchen and is anxious to do more. Events

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Benefitting our local Golden Corner Food Pantry

In addition to the BOGO challenge, Golden Corner continues to be in dire need of toiletry items as noted below. Please continue to bring these items, as well as your other items, to drop off at the Community Center. Gail picks up weekly and delivers to GCFP (Thank you Gail!!!) Monetary donations are also always well received; please contact Gail Reebenacker at 832-465-1019 as she can drop monetary donations at GCFP as well.

Toiletry Items needed by GCFP: Toilet Paper The idea is simple: Facial Tissues (Kleenex type Products) Shampoo Whenever/wherever you shop, Bar Soap take advantage of BOGO deals Toothpaste (or 10 for 10 special deals) and donate these to the food pantry. On behalf of CPWC members and Board, thank you for your continued and amazing generosity. The demand on our local food pantry has been tremendous due to We will be placing an extra “BOGO” donation unemployment and economic issue caused by COVID as well as lingering impacts from the tornadoes that impacted bin in the Community Center for you to drop Oconee County earlier this year. Chickasaw always rises to off your donations. the challenge and we know this event will also be a huge success!!! The BOGO Challenge will run through the Thank you, end of March. Chickasaw Point Women’s Club 24

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