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In-House Constructed In-House Landings Landings Membership to Membership Volume XLVIII • Issue V • May 2021 • www.landings.org • 2021 May • V Issue • XLVIII Volume 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. References THE LANDINGS ASSOCIATION www.landings.org THE LANDINGS ASSOCIATION Administration: Editor: Karl Stephens Main...... 598-2520 [email protected] Architectural Review...... 598-5518 Community Relations ...... 598-2520 News Correspondent/ Lynn Lewis Community Programs...... 598-2578 Creative Services: [email protected] Covenant Compliance...... 598-5510 Calendar Submissions: Lynn Lewis Human Resources...... 598-5521 [email protected] or [email protected] Finance:

Resident Billing Statements...... 598-5514 Display Advertising: Lynn Lewis Controller...... 598-5513 [email protected] Public Works: Mailboxes...... 598-5509 Classified Listings: Lynn Lewis Environmental Resources...... 598-5504 [email protected] Wildlife Issues...... 598-5509 Security Related: Staff Photographer: Erica Kersey First Responders...... 355-6688 [email protected] Main Gate Printing: The Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA Assistance/Passes...... 598-1982 For Emergencies Only...... 598-2571 Letters to the Editor: Waterfront: Your comments, suggestions, and thoughts may be addressed to Landings Harbor Marina...... 598-1901 The Landings Journal Editor Delegal Marina...... 598-0023 600 Landings Way South, Savannah, Georgia 31411 Sunset Pavilion Rental...... 598-2520 [email protected] Miscellaneous: Letters to the Editor are welcomed. Please keep your comments to a maximum of 200 words. Letters Neighbors Helping Neighbors...... 598-5529 may be edited for clarity and/or content. All submissions must be authored and signed for publication THE LANDINGS CLUB ...... 598-8050 consideration. www.landingsclub.com The Landings Journal is published monthly and distributed without charge to homeowners within Administration...... 598-8050 the Landings community. Deer Creek...... 598-2553 For articles and calendar of events submission and consideration, please send your copy (in an Marshwood...... 598-2604 email or Word format) no later than the 15th OF THE MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH’S Oakridge...... 598-2601 PUBLICATION. All content is subject to editing for clarity and length. Appropriate articles will be Palmetto...... 598-2525 considered on a space-available basis and taken in the order in which they were received. Franklin Creek Tennis...... 598-2570 Articles/Calendar of Events Oakridge Fitness...... 598-2558 [email protected]/[email protected] Marshwood Pool...... 598-2592 For information regarding display advertising and classified advertisements, please visit us online Franklin Creek Pool...... 598-3559 (www.landings.org or call 912-598-2520). Ad submissions must be received by the 15th of each month for the following month’s publication. THE LANDINGS COMPANY ...... 598-0500 The Landings Association respects and upholds the legal rights of our photographers and image www.thelandings.com authors. It is UNLAWFUL to reproduce images that are copyrighted without the express written permission of the person or entity that created the original work. If you would like to use or purchase OTHER any copyrighted image(s) presented in The Landings Journal, please contact the artist(s) directly. Animal Control (Complaints)...... 651-6675 CEMA Hurricane Line...... 644-8811 The Landings Journal (USPS 008-582) is published monthly Yard Debris Pickup...... 652-6840 by The Landings Association, Inc. 600 Landings Way South, Waste Management...... 965-0300 Savannah, GA 31411-2899. Savannah Waste...... 898-2200 Phone (912)598-2520 • Fax (912)598-2516 Utilities, Inc. of GA...... 598-0736 Periodically postage paid at Savannah, GA. AT&T ...... 888-757-6500 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Landings Journal. Comcast/Xfinity...... https://www.landings.org/ 600 Landings Way South, Savannah, GA 31411-2899 comcastxfinity-inquiry-or-issue Data Publishing...... 877-328-2782 (Landings Residential Directory Advertising)

2021 Board of Directors May 2021 Table of Contents Landings Association’s President’s Update • Board Briefs...... 4 Association’s General Manager’s Update...... 5 Budget Box • Operations Leadership Team The Landings Association’s Security Update...... 6 Security Statistics John Holmquist Mark Winters Community Marketing and Real Estate Update...... 7 President Vice President Chatham Emergency Services Update...... 8 First Responders Communication Marinas Update...... 9 Facts About Pine Straw in Our Center Islands The Landings Club...... 10 Instructions for Membership to The Village Library Association Quarterly Financial Report...... 11 Working Neighbors Drop-In Sessions...... 12 Eric Larson Bob Wood Letter to Editor...... 13 Treasurer Secretary A Shocking Tale! First Responders Emergency Number...... 14 CCA June 14 Meeting ...... 15 Messiah Lutheran Observes Virtual National Day of Prayer on May 7 Landings Community Park: A Great Place for Members of All Ages ...... 16-17 2020 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Annual Report ...... 18 In-House Constructed Signage...... 19 Hal Duensing Andrea Felkins The Landings’ Third Anniversary as an Audubon International Certified Director Director Community • 2021 CCA Skidaway Kids’ Fishing Derby Now Scheduled for October 16 Conservation Corner: Beach Babes...... 21 Kiwanis Flags New Neighbors...... 23 Landings Nights at the Ball Park: June 19 and July 24 Major Capital Reserves Projects...... 24 Tribute to Long-Time Landings Volunteer Caryl Warner...... 25 Tony Martin Judy Monaco The Landings Association App - Not Just for SeeClickFix!...... 26 Director Director Landlovers News...... 27 Swift911...... 28 World Currencies Pt. 1 Word Search ...... 29 Skidaway Island Water Consumption Chart...... 30 Email Bulletins Classified Advertisements...... 31

Jim Morgan Director 4 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 President’s Update Board Briefs With this update, I will have corresponded with this Following are the actions of The Landings Association’s Board of community more than I had with my parents when I Directors at its meeting on April 27, 2021: was at summer camp. A TLA President will have the opportunity to address our community 12 or so times. ►Adopted a motion to approve the contract with Bennett Paving in I have already exceeded that figure and have months the amount of $1,198,837, with an additional $78,975 for curb, drainage to go. repairs, and road striping and engineering costs, with an additional There is no list of topics that I am supposed to $51,000 for contingency purposes, for a total project cost of $1,328,812. address. No one tells me what to write, nor do I ask ►Approved the creation of a Landings Harbor Project Team Charter. anyone. I try to address a subject that is timely to the community, and I try not to be repetitive. This month, however, I am going to be repetitive because I am going to once again talk about our community paths. “Community” with reference to the paths means everyone can use them. They are not restricted to any type of person or vehicle or means of transportation. Because everyone can use the paths, we have to share. There are signs on the paths that remind us of who has to yield to whom. With respect to carts, it is easy; carts yield to everybody. I have intentionally not limited my reference to golf carts. Today, we have a mix on our paths of traditional golf carts; carts that are bigger, faster, and stronger than your parents’ golf cart; and what I refer to as urban family vehicles, which are more like cars than carts. Carts today go faster than the carts for which the paths were designed. There are two types of drivers that I want to address -- the unyielding driver and the unlicensed driver. Both types put the other users at unnecessary risk. Many of us have had close encounters with the unyielding driver. The have been caused by unlicensed drivers. No one in this community wants unyielding driver has a laser-like focus on his or her destination, be it the to read about a horrible accident involving an unlicensed driver and a golf course, Publix, or home. The mission is to get there as fast as possible; group of friends. other path users need to slow down or move over, because this driver won’t. My prior efforts to persuade parents not to let their unlicensed children Even if the unyielding driver causes an accident, he or she is oblivious drive the family cart have not been successful, so I will try a different because the focus is on the destination and not who was forced off the approach. As I watch the local nightly news, I can count at least six ads by road. Perhaps the saddest and most troubling aspect of the unyielding personal injury attorneys who regale us with the large verdicts/settlements driver is that he or she does not realize that they are that type of driver. they have obtained. There is even an ad for a clinic which will not only Security will ticket them if observed; they are a threat to everyone’s safety. treat your injuries but will also get you a lawyer. So to those who do not One thing I have noticed in my three years on TLA’s Board is that the stop unlicensed drivers from using the family carts, I ask: Do you want to Hurricane Season and unlicensed driver season seem to start at the same have an attorney talk about how much they received from being injured by time. We can’t stop Hurricane Season, but we can stop unlicensed driver an unlicensed driver in a golf cart? season. I was disturbed to learn that in 2020, 65 unlicensed drivers were Talking about these problems hasn’t solved them. It takes personal ticketed. Obviously, there were many more who were not caught. responsibility. If personal responsibility isn’t exercised, external motivation Georgia enacted Joshua’s Law in 2007. Joshua Brown was a talented is needed. We are in the process of reviewing the penalty structure to young man who died on a two-lane road when he hit a pool of water and establish penalties that will induce compliance. Once the penalties are hydroplaned. His parents blamed his accident on lack of driver education established, they will be enforced. and experience and successfully lobbied the Georgia legislature to enact a law with specific requirements for teens to get a license at age 16. All 16-year-olds must complete a 30 hour approved driver’s education course and have a minimum of 40 hours supervised drivers experience, with at least six hours of driving at night. Applicants must pass a road skills test with a minimum score of 75%. Getting a driver’s license takes work; young drivers must earn it. Our unlicensed drivers have neither the classroom experience nor the practical driving experience. Georgia recognizes the need for the training for the safety of the driver and the community. Carts are not toys; accidents May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 5 General Manager’s Update Shari Haldeman • [email protected] • General Manager/COO 2021 Road Repair and Dear Landings Association Members, It has been gratifying to see the extensive use of the new playground Resurfacing Project at Landings Community Park (600 Landings Way South). Children of all By Shari Haldeman - [email protected] General Manager/COO ages have experienced the new features and equipment, including the extremely popular zipline. Basketball activity has increased on the newly The Landings Association has approximately 91 miles of roadways. resurfaced court and two new hoops. We see parents taking shade in the Each year, staff, the Public Works Committee, and an engineering firm new pavilion, even bringing laptops to do remote work using the free evaluate through field inspection the Association-owned roads and Wi-Fi the Association provides. The irrigation system is being replaced, make recommendations for the annual repair and resurfacing program. the sod repaired, and the softball infield restored. Still to come are the The scope of the 2021 project is heavily focused on high traffic/use roads rubberized walking/jogging perimeter track, as well as increased netting which have demonstrated significant degradation within the asphalt, its and safety aspects. If you haven’t already, come view (and USE!) this base, and sub-base. newest community amenity. The following roads have been reviewed by the Public Works Committee The Landings Community Park project would not have been possible and staff and are recommended for repaving in the 2021 road repair and without the research and hard work of our volunteer Athletic Complex resurfacing program: Committee. Now we need our residents’ help on another project – • Delegal Road renovating and invigorating the Landings Harbor waterfront. Funds are • Landings Way South from Huntingwood Retreat to Palmetto Club budgeted for the replacement of the dry boat storage racks this coming entrance winter. However, there are many possibilities to create a better community • Mercer Road amenity at the Harbor for both boaters and non boaters alike. A charter • Landings Way North from Tidewater Way to Bartram Road (and up to for a resident volunteer Project Team was approved by the Board at the the first entrance of Wickersham Drive) April 27th meeting, and recruitment now begins! If you are interested in Staff solicited bids from multiple contractors, with a total estimated volunteering for this assignment, please review the Project Team charter project cost of $1,328,812, which will be funded through Capital Reserves. and submit an application at the following link - https://landings.org/ When this work was originally scoped last year, the budget amount committee-membership-application. was $1,010,044. As the cost of asphalt continues to rise, The Landings Another community asset many people don’t often consider, unless Association was able to secure pricing per square yard for 2021 projects something is wrong, is our 91 miles of roads. Each year, we spend at the same rate that was paid in 2020. However, the decision was made around $1 million to resurface older sections of our roads. While unit to resurface more area than originally planned at the rate offered by the costs increased this year and are expected to remain for the foreseeable contractor, as it will cost less to complete more resurfacing now, at the future due to increases in petroleum costs, we were able to lock in the Continued on Page 6 same unit pricing as last year through our competitive bidding process. The Board approved a contract for the 2021 program, which expanded the scope of this year’s work more than originally planned in order to leverage Operations Leadership Team this unit price and achieve more results than is likely next year. Streets scheduled for resurfacing include Delegal Road, Landings Way South

from Huntingwood Retreat to the Palmetto Club entrance, Mercer Road, Shari Haldeman, General Manager/COO and Landings Way North from Tidewater Way to Bartram Road (and up to [email protected] 598-2520 the first entrance of Wickersham Drive). You can read more in the Budget Karl Stephens, Assistant General Manager/CAO Box. Please also refer to the Quarterly Financial Report on page 11 to see [email protected] 598-2520 a snapshot of where your Association finances stand three months into Larry Sincoskie, Marinas Director the year. [email protected] 598-2528 We want to keep our residents updated on items like the above, and we have email addresses for 97% of our owners. However, it became Tim Cook, Security Director apparent during recent emails reminding owners that their Annual [email protected] 598-5524 Dues (Assessments) were due, that our Landings Association emails Sean Burgess, Public Works Director sometimes end up in junk or spam folders. Please take a few minutes to [email protected] 598-5509 visit bit.ly/3tiqRd3 to learn how to add [email protected] as an Jessica Henderson, Controller approved sender, according to your email provider. [email protected] 598-5515 Continued on Page 31 Erin Schumacher, Community Development Manager [email protected] 598-5511 6 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 Security Update Security Statistics Share the Paths and Streets May is National Bike Month, so hop on a bike and get out there to enjoy the fresh air and our beautiful island! Don’t forget your helmet! Remember, if you are operating a vehicle, including a golf cart, please leave a distance of no fewer than three feet when overtaking and passing a bicycle or a pedestrian. Not only is it respectful, but it also is in compliance with Georgia law §40-6-56. Did you know that a bicycle is considered a vehicle and the person riding the bicycle is considered a driver when the bicycle is operated on a roadway? Many people are not aware that cyclists have a lawful right to be on The Landings’ streets and on streets throughout the state of Georgia. In fact, people riding on bicycles on a roadway may ride two abreast, according to Georgia law §40.6.294. The Georgia Bikes website (georgiabikes.org/resources/georgia-bike-laws) *Part 1 Crimes – Murder and nonnegligent homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated provides a great refresher on bicycle laws in our state. assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft, and arson Before you head out on your bike, make sure that it well-maintained. **Burglaries & Thefts are included in Part 1 Crimes but also contain incidents Once you have ensured that your bike is in order, you will need the proper not reported to Chatham County Police Department (CCPD). equipment, including a snug-fitting helmet, reflective clothing for low visibility conditions, and safety equipment such as reflectors, lights, and mirrors. Georgia law requires that any bicycle rider or passenger under 16 years of age must wear a helmet [O.C.G.A §40-6-296(d)]. However, the National Safety Council recommends that everyone wear a helmet, regardless of the length of the ride. If you ride a bike frequently on our streets and are not familiar with TLA’s helmet decal program, please contact us at 598-1982, option 2. A Security Officer can explain how to equip your helmet with an easily distinguishable tag that will let our Security team members know you are a resident. If you ride as part of a larger group through the community, Security always appreciates a heads up! Street Signs We responded to several incidents of missing or damaged street signs during March and April. Now we are seeing street signs being switched. Typically, I get chastised for assuming these acts are related to juvenile *Violations issued are inclusive of Unlicensed Driver Violations. members of our community. Therefore, please have a conversation with all of your household members who might even consider such a “prank” and remind them this simple prank could have devastating results, including delayed response to a medical emergency.

COVID-19 Update Budget Box cont’d from page 5 By now, everyone should know that Georgians 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Georgia Department of 2020 rate, than next year, as the cost of petroleum products used in asphalt Public Health’s Coastal Health District (gachd.org/vaccine) continues continues to rise. to provide the vaccine, and you can sign up on their website. Please Based on the current Operating Budget Year End Estimate, the overage of do your due diligence about this vaccination. Ultimately, only you can $318,768 will be offset by better revenues than budgeted in such areas as decide if it is the correct course of action for yourself. commercial passes and architectural fees, as well as lower expenses than Respectfully, budgeted in such areas as staffing, that will be transferred into Capital Reserves at the end of the year. May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 7 Community Marketing & Real Estate Update The real estate surge accelerates! In the chart at right, you can fully appreciate the intensity of our housing market, given the huge increases and decreases all related to one thing… homes are selling well in The Landings! The Landings Home Sales Update As you can see in the third line from the bottom, 2021 2020 Delta Months of Inventory fell 91% from a year ago, with YTD March 2021 only 15 homes available in the Multiple Listing All Homes Closed in The Landings 104 74 +41% Service (MLS) on March 31. The remarkable change in market dynamics is very acute in The Landings $500K+ Homes Closed in TL 66 32 +106% but largely being felt nationwide, as it has been $750k+ Homes Closed in TL 26 4 +550% widely published that the US market is roughly four Homes on the Market 15 110 -86% million homes short of meeting demand. Simply Months of Inventory 0.4 4.5 -91% put, this low supply and extraordinary demand is causing rising prices. In The Landings Company’s case, our sold/ Discovery Visitors 122 105 +16% (outside SAV MSA) closed home values are up 21% versus the first quarter of last year. TLCo National Buyers 47 26 +81% But are all firms’ listings in MLS? The answer for the majority is yes. For the others, almost all do eventually when the home sale closes. Realtors all over the country, our competitors, and the Company itself are using every tool available to us to serve this unprecedented market. There are homeowners, particularly during the pre-vaccine period of the pandemic, who needed to sell but wanted to limit traffic. Showing Index 700 April 2018 – March 2021 There are folks who wanted to “dip their toe in the water” without TL Showing Trends 2018 - YTD 2021604 +65% 600 YoY their neighbors and others knowing quite yet to take advantage of the 556 546 510 521 488 491 velocity of the market, and some others who knew that with the vast 500 471 469 458 470 414 amount of marketing the Company does specific to The Landings, 400 376 376 344 we had a great chance of selling their home during an initial period 330 323 314 313 315 310 301 295 300 279 262 264 of exclusivity and more. 256 248 258 228 232 233 227 202 190 As just one point of reference, using the 15 homes available of 200 154 March 31 and the massive number of showings in the chart on the 100 left, each Landings home listed in MLS, regardless of the listing firm,

0 had roughly 35 showings in March, or more than one a day! This is a

April 2018May 2018June 2018July 2018 April 2019May 2019June 2019July 2019 April 2020May 2020June 2020July 2020 good thing for many but not desired by all. August 2018 March 2019 August 2019 March 2020 August 2020 March 2021 October 2018 JanuaryFebruary 2019 2019 October 2019 JanuaryFebruary 2020 2020 October 2020 JanuaryFebruary 2021 2021 September 2018NovemberDecember 2018 2018 September 2019NovemberDecember 2019 2019 September 2020NovemberDecember 2020 2020 This marketing strategy used by the Company, our competitors, and real estate firms all over the country can easily be misunderstood and called “pocket listings”, which are not condoned, without the facts. At the Company, we use a National Association of Realtors, Georgia Real Estate Commission, and Savannah MLS sanctioned practice called an Office Exclusive Listing, using forms provided to us when a seller’s situation or request makes this approach the logical and best approach for them. It is totally at the seller’s discretion and only utilized when the seller has executed a disclosure form clearly outlining that their home will not be marketed in the MLS. The listing firm must notify the Savannah MLS of the Office Exclusive Listing within two days and send the seller disclosure to them. The seller can decide to have us enter their home in MLS at any point during the listing period or at closing. In the Company’s case, the seller nearly always allows us to enter their closing at its conclusion, for all to have access to the comparable closing record. In our case and in this market, it has been only 15-20% of our listings, and it seems to work well for our sellers, in that our average home value overall this year is running almost 10% higher than all other firms combined. Many homes are selling within hours of execution of listing agreements, whether Office Exclusives or, as with the majority, fully available to all agents with a potential buyer. Should you have any questions about the market, Office Exclusive Listings, and more, please email or call [email protected] ( or 912-598- 0500). As I stated above, inventory of available homes on the market continues to be a major determining factor in 2021’s success. If you are interested in selling your home and want the absolute highest and best likelihood of a sale, please call us today (912-598-0500). We have buyers in all price ranges who have decided to make The Landings their home, but the home they are looking for is not yet on the market or has been sold before they could even look at it. We would love to have your listing to show them! The Landings Company is 100%self -funded and can continue only with your support when selling your home, referring friends and family, or renting your home. Thank you again for your support this year! Your Company, The Landings 8 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 Chatham Emergency Services Update First Responders Communication Peace of Mind in a Tamper-Proof Box I CANNOT believe that I am addressing this issue Anytime Chatham Emergency Services personnel again. However, it bears repeating. Three weeks ago, are dispatched to an emergency, whether for a fire or we responded to a pretty serious call on the island. medical emergency, our goal is to assess the situation, It happened to be on a street that once again makes identify the problem, and fix the problem as soon as it extremely difficult for someone NOT to be blocked possible. If we arrive on the scene to find the house in. tightly locked with no apparent means of entry, As I wrote in a previous article, there are many our ability to respond quickly to the emergency is moving parts when trying to get to a patient quickly severely impacted. There are occasions when we are on an island that doesn’t always have streets that unable to gain entry to a residence that neighbors, make it very easy. While our on-island Paramedic, having noticed our presence (it is hard to miss all his partner, the off-island ambulance crew, and a those flashing lights), have been able to provide couple of Skidaway Island First Responders were a key. Unfortunately, there are many other times inside a house working on a patient, an incredibly when a key doesn’t fortuitously appear. Ultimately, impatient and aggressive neighbor approached a if we cannot gain access to your home and feel it is necessary, we will First Responder who was outside the home. She asked that we move forcibly enter the structure. This can be a laborious process, and it is the ambulance and/or fire truck. When told that wasn’t an option, this likely to result in property damage. woman walked over to the home where the emergency was unfolding, A simple way to ensure that emergency responders have rapid access walked into the scene where we were providing patient care, and asked to your property is to install a Knox Home Box. The Knox Home Box is a the on-island Paramedic to move his vehicle. highly secure key safe mounted to the exterior of your home and can be Now, there is no reason to tell any of you what was said because that opened only by fire or emergency medical personnel. All you have to do is obvious. I’m baffled by the recurrence of this behavior and am not is purchase the box (either online or over the phone), have it installed, sure I understand why it seems to be okay with some residents on the and have us secure your key inside. This is a one-time purchase, and island. We all know this woman never would have approached a First there is no monitoring fee. Responder off-island to ask them to move their vehicle. Please note we To purchase a Knox Home Box, visit www.knoxbox.com/products/ cannot and will not move our fire truck or ambulance while providing residential-knoxboxes, or call 800-552-5669. Follow the directions to patient care. On those same lines, it is never okay to enter a home when select your State and local Fire Department/Agency (Southside FD/ a patient is receiving care and interrupt the people providing the care Skidaway Island Division), and purchase your preferred model. Models unless you are a family member or close friend -- especially for the range in price from $170 to $187. Your box will be shipped to your home reason above. We all are trying our best to be mindful of where we park address. Once you receive your Home Box, you can install it yourself or our personal vehicles, so we don’t block the emergency vehicles. have a contractor or handyman do it for you. Personnel at Fire Station I’ve written about bike helmets many times. After working a pretty 5 (553 McWhorter Drive) also can provide the name and contact serious head injury from a bike accident recently, I implore all of you information of an experienced installer. who ride to please wear a helmet. They might not be comfortable, and Once your Knox Home Box is installed, call our Dispatch office (912- I know personally they are awful in the summer heat, but they can save 355-6688) and ask to have your key locked in your Knox Box. One of our your life and certainly prevent injuries if you’re wearing one. They really engines will be dispatched to your location on a non-emergency basis are like a seatbelt; you don’t think you need one until you NEED one. to secure your key inside the box. Along with your key, you should also I ask all of you to please pay attention to your surroundings when driving include any relevant alarm codes, contact information, and the number both a car and a golf cart. Many of the Skidaway Island First Responders and type of pets in your home. have been hindered while trying to get to a call recently because either To be clear, Chatham Emergency Services does not profit in any way no one sees them in their rearview mirror, or simply refuses to yield to from the purchase or installation of your Knox Home Box. Our only us. If you see a car with white flashing lights on the roof or dashboard, benefit is easy access to your property in the event of an emergency. sometimes along with flashing hazard lights, most likely it is us trying to If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact get to someone in need. Imagine if this was you or your loved one. me ([email protected]). Here we are in the beginning of what is going to be a very hot time of year. It’s important to stay hydrated and listen to your body. If you feel weak or dizzy while playing tennis, golf, pickle ball, bocce, or any other outdoor activity, please STOP. Our body gives us signals, and if we wait too long to listen, it can lead to life-threatening emergencies. Lastly, we’ve had many calls lately where patients have called EMS to render aid. Once we arrive on scene, they decide they really don’t Continued on Page 12 May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 9 Marinas Update Operating hours for Landings Harbor Marina currently are Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delegal Creek Marina is open each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours will take effect at both locations after Memorial Day. Landings Harbor’s summer hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Delegal’s new hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Summer is almost here! The bright, sunny days and warmer weather are a beautiful backdrop to the hustle and bustle at the Marinas. Whether you are one of our boating members or a resident who loves to come for the spectacular views, we welcome everyone, including pups! Our Marinas are at full capacity. We ask for your patience as we look for solutions to aid with our growing boat and personal watercraft (Wave Runners and Jet Skis) population. Please let us know if you need boat storage. We are happy to add you to our waitlist. In April, Kathryn Lapolla and The Landings Association announced kayak classes at Delegal Creek Marina. Lapolla holds a Level 3 Instructor certification from the American Canoe Association. The first two Basic Skills and Safety classes were offered at no cost and limited to six people. These classes were booked entirely almost as soon as the announcement was made. With such a great response, Lapolla will hold additional classes soon, ranging from beginner to advanced level. As the plans and agendas are approved, we will provide more information. If you want to get out on the water but don’t own a boat, we have you covered! Consider joining The Landings Sailing Club for recreational, social, and boat racing fun. You also can check out Carefree Boat Club and enjoy the rewards of boating without the commitment of owning a Facts About Pine Straw in boat. Both organizations are based at the Landings’ Marinas. For more information about the Sailing Club, please email landingssailing@ Our Center Islands By Dylan Till - [email protected] gmail.com. For more information about Carefree Boat Club, please Environmental Manager email [email protected]. The Landings Sailing Club will offer a Basic Sailing Course for both The Landings Association has long used pine straw as a landscape novice and skilled sailors on May 22 and 23. This course is led by fixture on our center islands for a variety of reasons, one of which is its a certified Society for the Education of American Sailors (SEAS) aesthetic appeal. However, beneath the visual appeal lies several factors instructor and existing Sailing Club members. Saturday’s course will that make pine straw a sustainable and cost-effective tool. be held at Delegal’s Sunset Pavilion. Sunday’s class includes four Pine straw is an all-natural, locally sourced product used to deter weeds hours on the water at Landings Harbor Marina. There is a cost for this on our center islands. Furthermore, pine straw is high in nitrogen, which course to cover material handouts and the ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy will eventually decompose into fertilizer. It helps insulate tender roots coursebook. For more information and to register, contact Angela from temperature extremes while helping to retain soil moisture by Margolis ([email protected] or 973-296-8011). reducing evaporation. Also, pine straw helps prevent erosion because We have new merchandise in our Landings Harbor Store! Come it is not easily washed away and encourages water infiltration into the by and check out our selections of Penn fishing rod combos, Tackle soil. Crafters ready rigs, Vudu soft bait lures, Band of Angler soft baits, and Ultimately, pine straw serves a critical role in the functionality of our Betts Billy Bay popping floats. We also offer Rheos sunglasses that float center islands due to the lack of irrigation infrastructure. The Landings with clear, nylon optics and Aquavault waterproof phone cases. Don’t Association plans to continue its annual pine straw application to all forget to stop by for a Leopold’s fix and try some other sweet treats, like primary and secondary center islands this spring to maintain the the original red, white, and blue BOMB POPS, ice cream sandwiches, functionality of the islands. Continued on Page 10 10 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 The Landings Club Instructions for Membership to As we enter the summer months, our courses The Village Library and clubhouses are becoming busier and busier. By Nicole Tifverman We are so happy to welcome you back to the Club! Public Information Officer, The Village Library Recently, we celebrated another successful Club Car The Village Library is a private, nonprofit community library located in Championship at The Landings Club. We’re looking The Village on Skidaway Island. It is funded by membership fees, donations, forward to the Sam Burns Classic at The Landings rentals, and sales, and it is operated by volunteers. Club, our new AJGA tournament from July 19-22, as Membership is open to everyone. To join, simply visit the Library, complete well as the Final Stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q-School a membership form, and pay the $10 annual family membership fee. You later this year. then will be able to choose from more than 24,000 books to borrow for three Mark your calendars now for the 2021 Food & weeks, at no cost. You also can rent the latest books and best sellers for 30 Beverage Festival this July! Reservations will open cents per day and DVDs and audiobooks for 40 cents per day. The Library is soon. Check the app and member website for open on Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. reservations. Club Car Championship at The Landings Club Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year’s Club Car Championship at The Landings Club! A special thank you to the more than 600 volunteers who helped the tournament run successfully. Reed Lotter, Mary Miller, and Club pro Lacy Skwarek, PGA, won the Pros vs Pros Shootout. We also enjoyed a wonderful Military Appreciation Day, with military equipment stationed around the course and a ceremony following play. Congratulations to our 2021 champion, Adam Svensson! After birdies on the last two holes of regulation, Adam birdied the second playoff hole and defeated 54-hole leader Max McGreevy to win the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club. Adam is the first Canadian ever to win the tournament. Kids Summer Camps (You can learn more about our camps on the member website under Youth.) Tennis Camp June 1-July 30 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 4-12 The illageV Library Beginner to intermediate levels Email [email protected] to register. Landings Club Day Camp May 24-August 13 Ages 5 and up Email [email protected] to register. Marinas Update cont’d from pg 10 Golf Camps strawberry shortcake bars, and King Cones. And when those nasty sand June 22-July 30 gnats are driving you crazy, try the Mad Pharmacist’s Insect Repellent Ages 4-17 that everyone is raving about! July 13-16 (Advanced Golf Camp) Finally, we have resumed accepting reservations for Delegal’s Sunset Use the Club app to register. Pavilion. You can reserve this amenity on the Association’s website (landings.org/sunset-pavilion). Stay tuned for more information about upcoming events this summer. We look forward to seeing you at the Marinas! May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 11 Association Quarterly Financial Report By Jessica Henderson, Controller • [email protected] • Controller The Landings Association continues its strong financial position through the first quarter of 2021. Member’s Equity as of March 31, 2021 was $11,878,000, a growth of $816,000 since December 2020. The Association also remains debt free. As of April 12, 2021, we had collected 94% of the 2021 Annual Property Owner Dues (Assessment). All accounts with a remaining Assessment balance as of April 6, 2021 received late penalties and will incur monthly interest to the remaining balance. Accounts that are still outstanding on May 1, 2021 will result in the suspension of membership privileges, including deactivation of vehicle access tags, in addition to late penalties and interest charges. Gross Margin overall for the Association and the Marinas Operating Fund through March 31, 2021 is $157,000 less than budget. This is due mainly to less than budgeted other revenue. The Association budgeted for a refund from the IRS for the Employer Retention Tax Credit included in the CARES Act. Due to processing delays with the IRS, TLA has not received the refund to date. The Landings Association’s and Marinas’ operating expenses through March 2021 are favorable to budget by $172,021. Most expense accounts are under budget, led by staffing, professional fees, and Security/Police/EMS/Safety expenses. Staffing expense is performing better than budget mainly due to the employer portion of 401K expenses being funded with a forfeiture account held at Fidelity. Professional Fees and Security Expenses are performing better than budget at the end of the first quarter primarily due to timing of invoices and budget placement. Net Revenues over Expenses through March are $21,424, which is $16,064 favorable to budget.

The Landings Association, Inc. The Landings Association, Inc. Balance Sheets TLA and Marinas Operating ALL For the Three Months Ending Wednesday, March 31, 2021 For the Three Months Ending Wednesday, March 31, 2021 (in thousands) 2021 YTD 2021 YTD YTD -vs- % of Budget 2021 March March Budget to Actual Total Year 2021 12/31/2020 Budget Actual YTD Variance Budget Total Total Net Revenues Operating Reserve All Funds All Funds Change Assessment Revenue $1,495,065 $1,495,065 100% $5,980,260 Assets Non-Assessment Revenue Current Assets Service Agreement 34,750 34,750 100% 155,754 Cash & cash equivalents Vehicle Registration 201,232 270,566 69,334 134% 808,745 Cash & money market accounts $8,538 $7,019 $15,557 $8,176 $7,381 Architectural Fees 15,151 47,662 32,511 315% 63,605 Cash held in escrow 348 0 348 299 49 Interest Earned 750 694 (56) 93% 3,000 Total 8,886 7,019 15,905 8,475 7,430 Rental Income 64,462 71,103 6,641 110% 204,002 Boat Storage 303,659 313,893 10,234 103% 1,216,439 Certificates of deposit 0 393 393 143 250 Kayak Revenue 4,629 4,168 (461) 90% 19,616 Fuel Sales 30,743 34,714 3,971 113% 269,600 Ameris CDARS 0 001,283 (1,283) Merchandise 9,403 6,109 (3,294) 65% 37,611 Total 0 393 393 1,426 (1,033) Marina Other 48,262 49,123 861 102% 193,046 Member Services 34,900 79,541 44,641 228% 139,500 Members' receivable 1,608 0 1,608 150 1,458 Event Income 0% 18,500 Less: Allowance for uncollectible (98) 0 (98) (107) 9 Other Revenue 374,421 51,127 (323,294) 14% 627,369 Total 1,510 0 1,510 43 1,467 Non-Assessment Revenue 1,122,362 963,450 (158,912) 86% 3,756,787 Total Revenue 2,617,427 2,458,515 (158,912) 94% 9,737,047 Inventories 47 0 47 34 13 Prepaid expenses 6 06186 (180) Cost of Goods Sold 25,392 23,480 1,912 92% 241,990 Total 53 0 53 220 (167) Gross Margin 2,592,035 2,435,035 (157,000) 94% 9,495,057

Property, plant, and equipment Expenses on the basis of cost Staffing 1,260,072 1,118,018 142,054 89% 4,999,114 Buildings and equipment, net 7,843 442 8,285 8,053 232 Printing & Postage 19,199 14,707 4,492 77% 71,618 Total 7,843 442 8,285 8,053 232 Office Supplies/Small Tools 20,342 12,565 7,777 62% 81,767 Utilities 57,499 51,948 5,551 90% 229,995 Long-term assets Off-site Storage 315 317 (2) 101% 1,260 Insurance 148,815 143,072 5,743 96% 595,261 Investments - TLA Investment in Subsidiary 1,156 0 1,156 1,156 0 Taxes 0% 89,468 Total 1,156 0 1,156 1,156 0 Professional Fees 80,457 46,670 33,787 58% 153,900 Other 50,340 30,997 19,343 62% 163,545 TOTAL 19,448 7,854 27,302 19,373 7,929 Kayak Expenses 2,000 2,000 0% 2,000 Community Outreach 1,333 35 1,298 3% 24,800 IT Support 88,732 79,860 8,872 90% 263,717 Liabilities and Members' Equity Special Projects 14,245 7,907 6,338 56% 60,000 Current Liabilities Engineering Services 13,750 11,974 1,776 87% 61,760 Accounts payable & accrued expenses 135 0 135 35 100 Operating Contingency 3,568 (3,568) 0% 130,000 Deferred revenue 4,613 10,176 14,789 7,830 6,959 Dredging Expense 24,999 51,875 (26,876) 208% 110,000 Escrow balances and deposits 365 0 365 315 50 Median Refurbishment 19,995 (19,995) 0% 150,000 Accrued payroll & taxes withheld 135 0 135 131 4 Security/Police/EMS/Safety 86,224 70,786 15,438 82% 87,656 Total 5,248 10,176 15,424 8,311 7,113 Repair & Maintenance 53,543 42,894 10,649 80% 259,179 Landscaping 274,523 276,193 (1,670) 101% 1,126,024 Long-term liabilities Fleet Maintenance 19,048 18,176 872 95% 79,374 Lagoon Related 31,932 18,099 13,833 57% 145,611 Road -paving/ striping/ cleaning 33,403 35,013 (1,610) 105% 88,500 Members' Equity 14,200 (2,322) 11,878 11,062 816 Wildlife Management 16,281 13,096 3,185 80% 65,123 TOTAL 19,448 7,854 27,302 19,373 7,929 Mailbox/Signs/Misc. 11,420 18,044 (6,624) 158% 83,000 Recruiting/ Retention 6,562 4,082 2,480 62% 31,250 Other Infrastructure Repairs 37,520 59,044 (21,524) 157% 195,000 Facilities 37,664 70,878 (33,214) 188% 151,155 Gain or Loss on Asset Disposal (1,616) 1,616 0% Other Expenses(Less staffing) 1,130,146 1,100,179 29,967 97% 4,500,963 Total Expenses 2,390,218 2,218,197 172,021 93% 9,500,077

Net Revenue Before Depr. 201,817 216,838 15,021 107% (5,020) Depreciation 196,457 195,414 1,043 99% 785,830

Net Revenues Over Exp. 5,360 21,424 16,064 400% (790,850)

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Working Neighbors Drop-in Sessions at First Responders Update cont’d from p 7 The Landings Association want to go to the hospital. (Honestly, no one really wants to go to an ER.) (600 Landings Way South) Inevitably, we end up back at the same place later in the day or the day after for the same issue and end up transporting. We can’t convince you All events will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to go to hospital if you’re adamant you don’t want to. Please put yourself Please email [email protected] first, and remember if we suggest you go, there’s most often a very good to reserve your timeslot. reason. We don’t hesitate to tell you if it’s not necessary. We want what is best for you. Thank you for all the support and encouragement we get from this • May 13, 2021 beautiful community. It’s an honor to serve all of you. • June 10, 2021 • July 8, 2021 • August 12, 2021 • September 9, 2021 • October 14, 2021 • November 11, 2021 • December 9, 2021 May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 13 A Shocking Tale! By Doug Painter Letter to Editor CCA Skidaway Chapter Dear Editor, Professional fisheries biologists, Skidaway Chapter Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) volunteers, and Skidaway Chapter At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, my wife, Beth, CCA Board Member Rich Hackett recently created shockwaves in our and I were riding bicycles north on the multi-use path that runs from quiet community…quite literally that is. It was all part and parcel of our Landings Way North (just below Wiley Bottom) to Marshwood Club. I Annual Electrofishing Program, one of several science-based survey was in front when it seemed an oncoming golf cart wasn’t going to move methods, along with salinity testing and seining, designed to help over to pass, so we rode onto the grass. After passing the cart, I headed ensure healthy and growing fish populations in our freshwater lagoons. back onto the path but lost traction at its slightly elevated edge and fell As the name implies, electrofishing uses electricity to stun fish onto the concrete. Nothing seemed broken, but my bare elbow took a temporarily so they can be weighed and measured. The process is not hard blow and was badly scraped. I started holding it, trying to subdue harmful to fish, which return to their natural state within a few minutes the bleeding. of being caught. The primary purpose of conducting an electrofishing Chris and Ann Britton came along on their golf cart and circled back analysis is to determine a lagoon’s health based on predator/prey ratios. to help. When I didn’t think it necessary to call First Responders or 911, In our freshwater lagoons, the main predator species are largemouth Chris immediately started knocking at Henry Clay Court’s back doors bass and black crappie. Prey species include bluegill, redear sunfish, while Ann stayed with us. Very quickly, Chris was back with Mark and threadfin shad, and gizzard shad. Susan Tauster, bringing a bath towel and paper towels. All were asking A bass-crowded lagoon, for example, will contain larger numbers of what they could do to help, and Beth and I thought the best thing was small, skinny bass in the 12-to-14-inch range, experiencing stunting in to go home before deciding whether to go to an Immediate Med facility. their growth. Such waters become bass-crowded due to a lack of bass Despite my possibly bleeding on Chris and Ann’s golf cart, they insisted harvest. Despite this unbalanced state, bass will continue to reproduce on taking us home, and Mark and Susan took care of our bicycles. and consume all existing resources. A bluegill-crowded lagoon will Immediate Med clinics had closed or were about to, so instead of going contain an overabundance of these fish, causing stunting in the bluegill to a hospital Emergency Room, we decided to go to the walk-in clinic population. The optimum goal is a balanced lagoon, which is the most at my doctor’s office on Sunday. The elbow wasn’t broken or chipped, desirable for all fish species. This balance is characterized by a healthy but they gave me a tetanus booster shot and prescribed an antibiotic. distribution of bass and bluegill over a wide range of sizes and age Thankfully, no skin graft was recommended, and the skin should heal classes. in about 30 days. Hopefully, the swelling and soreness of the elbow and Rich Hackett, who has been coordinating the electrofishing surveys for other things won’t be lasting or permanent. the Skidaway Chapter of the CCA for the past decade, notes that, thanks Beth and I ride a good bit. Most golf cart drivers are considerate, but to island residents’ generous contributions, the effort now involves others need to seriously consider that when maneuvering around each 30 lagoons annually, up from the original sampling of just 10. Hackett other, bicyclists are at greater risk, and there can be serious consequences added, “Electrofishing is normally done in March, since the water for both parties. temperature is ideal and the newly collected data provides direction Again, we express sincere appreciation to Chris, Ann, Mark, and Susan. for the most appropriate distribution of fish stocking, normally a And it’s very reassuring to know that First Responders would have been combination of bluegill and shad, in April. The program continues to there if needed. provide valuable information on the health and balance of our fish Les Carter populations. The lagoons are literally the best they’ve been in 10 years 7 Amberly Court and can continue to improve.”

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For The June meeting will be held in person at St. Peter’s Church more information and to access the event, visit and via Zoom for those who prefer to continue in this format. messiahsi.org and follow the link to YouTube. Registration is required for both methods of attendance, due to The National Day of Prayer was signed into the limited capacity of socially distanced seating in the church law in 1952. Skidaway Island observance began and to provide a link to the online venue. Registration is available in 1997 with the neighborhood Bible Study through the CCA of Skidaway website (www.ccaskidaway.org). A volunteers, who did all the planning. link to the Zoom feed will be distributed prior to the meeting. Through the years, there have been many Crawfish will share how our coastal area developed and will present the exciting biology of changes to this event, including the time of the specimens he will bring to the event. Local flora and fauna, such as snakes, turtles, lizards, the service, the clergy taking over the service horseshoe crabs, and other marine life, may be a part of the menagerie. His presentation will plans (Pastor Talsness organized this year’s include hands-on time with the “critters.” virtual service), and we now have all the island Crawfish is a native of Savannah, where he grew up spending time outdoors more often than churches participating. not. Since early childhood, he has combed the extensive local wild places for every kind of “creepy crawler” he could find to study. He brought home an endless stream of specimens, to the delight of his very supportive family. His nickname “Crawfish” was acquired in the third grade, as a result of his avid interest in nature. A professional naturalist and teacher since age 14, he has made a serious and lifelong study of the natural history of the southeastern wild islands, rivers, marshes, swamps, and forests. Through a variety of field trips, lectures, and photography, Crawfish introduces all levels of students to the wonders of ecology and the natural world. In 1988, he joined The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium on If you have cable Skidaway Island as resident naturalist, a marine educator, and research vessel captain. There, he spent most days out in the field, teaching visiting students about the wonders of our subtropical questions or other ecosystems. He has an infectious and easily shared enthusiasm for the natural world. Following his retirement from UGA on December 1, 2020, Crawfish developed a biological consultancy, Xfinity issues, sharing his knowledge as a Subtropical Naturalist focusing on the coastal and inland ecology of our area. Through his broad knowledge of natural history, extensive field experiences, and please email Xfinity observant eye, he gives students an appreciation and understanding of the unmatched beauty and natural wonders of our southeastern wild places. https://landings. Each CCA of Skidaway meeting attendee will receive one free raffle ticket, compliments of CCA, as a thank you to all who supported the organization during the challenges of 2020 and 2021. Additional tickets can be purchased in quantities of one ($5), three ($10), or seven ($20) through org/comcastxfinity- the website. All raffle proceeds will go to support CCA programs. The June raffle prize will be a half-day inshore fishing charter with Captain Josiah Riffle of Southern Saltwater Charters, valued inquiry-or-issue. at $400. CCA is a nonprofit organization with chapters on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. For more information about CCA of Skidaway call Dave Devore (330-329-6457). For more information about CCA’s Georgia District, call Tom Rood (912-598-9753). For information about the June meeting and seminar, call Paulette Hamilton (610-509-0279). 16 • The Landings Journal • MayNovember 2021 2016 May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 17 e Landings Community Park: Hedra Scout Upgraded A Great Place for Members of All Ages By Lynn Lewis - [email protected] Basketball Courts Communications Manager

The new Landings Community Park has something for kids of all ages! If your children It's Fun ALl want to try ziplining this summer, you don’t have to plan a long trip. Just head over to the Park. This exciting new feature is a unique addition to the newly upgraded playground. Not only is it a T h e T I m e stable, ultra-smooth ride for kids, ages five-to-12, but it also is one of the main attractions of the playground, one that has adults wishing they could join in the fun! The ZipKrooz is a two-way ride, eliminating the need to walk the seat back to start. It also is designed with a unique track trolley system and comfortable seat, engineered for exceptional quality, comfort, and safety. Do you want to get in some exercise by running or walking a few laps while your children catch up with friends on the playground? No problem! Try out the upcoming permeable, shock-absorbing safety surfaced walking/jogging trail, while you keep an eye At The on the kids. The newly redesigned Park and playground area officially opened on Saturday, March 27, 2021. In addition to ziplining, it includes a Hedra® Scout. Landings (developmentally appropriate activities populate this geometric circuit of continuous exploration), a 24’ x 24’ shade pavilion for small events and protection from the sun; upgraded lighting; resurfacing of the Community basketball courts and new hoops; and a third base- Covered Pavilion line safety netting. The shade pavilion at the Park may be reserved for Playground with no more than two, two-hour blocks per day by an Park! individual or group. When not reserved, it will be Zipline available for use on a first come, first-served basis. To learn more about the individual components of the playground, check out the videos on our YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/landingsassociation) for features such as the Arcade Climber, Oodle Swing, GeoPlex®, Friendship Swing, and more! Walking Trail C o m e O u t & P l a y

Before the playground upgrades of 2021, the previous playground equipment originally was installed in 2000. With lots of love and care, our new equipment should not only serve a members’ 12-year-old child, it likely will serve their children as well. Now that’s what we call making lasting Landings memories! 18 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 2020 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Annual Report By Lynn Gensamer NHN Chair Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) has been serving residents of The Landings for nearly 20 years. In 2015, NHN began recording the number of requests it received for assistance, primarily transportation and for medical equipment. In July, long-time volunteer Don McCulloch retired from NHN and in September moved to The Marshes. We were fortunate to have Ray Ernst join Volunteer Activity us in July and continued to operate with six Call Coordinators throughout Not surprisingly, NHN activity was significantly impacted by the the year. COVID-19 pandemic. During the spring and early summer, with the “stay Starting in 2021, the first day of each NHN duty week shifted to Monday. at home” directive and cancellation of elective surgeries and most doctor Weekly activity reports are emailed to Landings Association management, appointments, the demand for transportation decreased dramatically. To and a weekly equipment inventory is also maintained. limit exposure, all transportation that was provided was done by only NHN Thanks go to the Association’s Public Works Department for the new sign Call Coordinators. By August, demand began to increase, which became at the Equipment Closet, and to Controller Jessica Henderson for a monthly challenging for only six drivers. At that time, we surveyed our volunteer list accounting of NHN funds. All of us at NHN are grateful to the entire TLA and were able to add a few more drivers. staff for its support and encouragement, especially Security Office Manager Transportation to and from medical appointments accounts for most of Erica Kersey, who is responsible for rolling over the phone alert system every the “Volunteer Activity” reported below. Each time an individual volunteers, Monday morning. her/his service is counted as an occasion. A round-trip ride constitutes one occasion. When a member of our Handymen Crew installs or removes a Volunteering with Neighbors Helping Neighbors ramp, this also is recorded as a volunteer occasion. In 2020, there were only Email Chair Lynn Gensamer ([email protected]) to find out more about 101 volunteer occasions, the lowest since 2016, and 36% fewer than the this group that provides routine support and services to Landings residents, previous year. primarily transportation to and from medical appointments. Other Unfortunately, the number of transportation volunteers also has services include occasional respite for family caregivers, and assistance dramatically decreased. Many of our volunteers have moved away, have with household tasks and repairs that are too small or simple to interest health issues, or simply are no longer willing or able to drive. An effort to professionals. The group also maintains a Crutch Closet, which includes recruit new volunteers is underway. medical equipment for residents to borrow. Its Handymen Crew builds and installs ramps for wheelchair accessibility.

Equipment Interestingly, demand for equipment continued to grow year-over-year, though at significantly lower rate (e.g., up 6%). In 2020, more ramps were installed and removed than ever before. In 2019 and 2020, NHN purchased aluminum ramps with the funds it received from Landlovers’ grants. We now have seven portable aluminum ramps, ranging in length from four feet to 10 feet. This eliminates the need for a truck and increases flexibility (e.g., quicker response time and less sophisticated carpentry skills required).

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May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 19 In-House Constructed Signage The Landings’ Third Anniversary as an By Amber Capps - [email protected] Executive Assistant to the Public Works Director Audubon International Certified Community By Lynn Lewis - [email protected] Signage exists throughout the community to distinguish between streets, Communications Manager areas of the community, and gates, and to identify speed limits, restricted areas, and more. Some of the signs are constructed in-house (e.g., street The Landings is pleased to announce our third anniversary as an Audubon signs, stop signs, speed limit signs, etc.). Other signage, like monument and International Certified Community! institutional signs (identifying community entrances, gatehouses, etc.), are The decision to pursue certification as a Sustainable Community was contracted out due to their size, complexity, and material. made in 2013 as a project of Skidaway Audubon, with support from The Signs constructed in-house are made of clear cedar, pressure-treated Landings Association and The Landings Club. Sustainable certification for lumber, and plywood. These signs are designed and carved by in-house the community was a Landings Association Strategic Plan objective and staff through a Carve Wright Machine and software maintained by the was achieved in 2018. A steering committee led by Mal Welch guided the Public Works Department. All signs completed in-house consist of those process with resident volunteers, staff, and professionals, including those on a smaller scale that can be designed and constructed within our current from UGA Marex and the State Park, contributing their expertise. equipment and staff’s capabilities. Almost all signs (contracted signage, too) “There was a wellspring of support from many stewardship groups on are installed by our in-house team and funded through the department’s the island, including Coastal Conservation Association Skidaway Chapter operational budget. (CCA), Green Thumb Garden Club, and The Landings Garden Club,” Welch On average, the Public Works Department constructs 45-to-60 signs a said. “There also were grants for signage and map projects from Landlovers, year. Each sign takes approximately two hours to carve on the Carve Wright and there are large numbers of resident birders, artists, and photographers Machine and then an additional three hours to sand, assemble on a post, who use nature and our natural beauty as their focus. Certification is a salute paint, and install. In addition to varying sign construction, the department to all of them.” also constructs and installs yard plaques and mailbox numbers for each To read what Audubon International has to say about The Landings, visit property within the community. bit.ly/3xfESe2. To learn more about The Landings being named an Audubon International Sustainable Community,visit bit.ly/3guVwAk.

Examples of In-House Constructed Signage 2021 CCA Skidaway Kids’ Fishing Derby Now Scheduled for October 16 By Tom Rood CCA Kids Fishing Program Chair For the past 25 years, CCA Skidaway has been proud to present the Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Kids’ Fishing Lagoon, located behind the firehouse near the intersection of Westcross and Log Landing roads. In 2020, with COVID-19 creating an unsafe environment, it was deemed to be unwise to have the event. This year, we remain cautious about the effects of the virus, and instead of having the event on the traditional Memorial Day weekend, we are postponing it until the fall. Please save the new date of Saturday, October 16 for this year’s Derby. Rescheduling the Derby should allow our participants, as well as our volunteers, more clarity regarding the potential risks of an event hosting roughly 300 people. While we had planned to have unique social distancing protocols with spaced-out family fishing zones, our Board believes it is the right call to wait a few months to conduct the event until after the current vaccination efforts conclude and all children hopefully return to attending in- person school. Meanwhile, the blue gills in the kids’ lagoon are plentiful and remain highly active, as plans are to continue to feed them fish pellets all summer long using the automated feeders. Please take advantage of these great conditions and take your kids fishing. Stay tuned, be safe, and we’ll see you in the fall! Also, we anticipate resuming Cast Away Club events at the Kids’ Lagoon in June for smaller groups as we transition to normal activities. 20 • The Landings Journal • May 2021

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(And with COVID-19 Last year on Memorial Day 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had us vaccinations now readily available to Georgians 16 and older, here’s all in a funk. The Kiwanis Club of Skidaway found the silver lining in hoping we are on the road to normalcy.) Traditionally, there are the pandemic with the Kiwanis Show Our Colors Flag Program. This graduation parties and schools are released for the year, the weather fundraiser encouraged members who were isolated from golf, tennis, warms up for outdoor enjoyment, Memorial Day celebrations bring and other group activities to help design, develop, and produce a new communities together, and much more! However, humans aren’t the display and flag set for the Flag only ones who count down to May in our area. Female sea turtles also Program. The striking new are waiting for the warmth that comes with May so that they can start to display sparked the interest of lay their eggs. many new supporters. The barrier islands of Georgia are monitored from May 1 through In the year since then, August 31 each year for new sea turtle nesting activity. The most Kiwanis has almost doubled common sea turtle species to nest on our beaches is the Loggerhead, the number of supporters to the but nests from the Leatherback, Green, Kemp’s Ridley, and Hawksbill program, bringing the total to species occasionally are found as well. All of these sea turtle species are nearly 1,000. Show Our Colors listed as either threatened or endangered at both the state and federal now is represented in every levels. neighborhood on Skidaway Monitoring efforts are executed locally, meaning each island/beach Island, including Modena, area coordinates personnel to look for new nests and monitor existing Thrive, and South Harbor, all nests, but the training and oversight is provided by the Coastal Resource added in the past 12 months. If you were here for Presidents’ Day this past Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. On Tybee, February, you noticed the entire island festooned with red, white, and you may notice areas of the beach that are marked off with wooden blue. stakes and a special yellow caution tape to indicate where a sea turtle This increase in subscriptions allowed Kiwanis to award 10 grants, totaling has laid her nest. However, on Wassaw, you will see only a single stake $65,000, to 10 organizations that help support at-risk children in Savannah/ or marker, coupled with mesh placed over the sand. Chatham County. Show Our Colors provided more than half of the grant As you start to venture to the beaches this year, please remember that money. Awards went to America’s Second Harvest, Frank Callen Boys & wildlife species like sea turtles are Girls Club, The L.O.V.E. Program (Local Outreach Volunteer Educators), just as excited to hit the sand as Horizons Savannah (The Country Day School), Union Mission, Park Place you, and they are counting on you Outreach, Xcel Strategies, Performance Initiatives, The Mediation Center to help keep the beaches clean. for the Coastal Empire, and Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center. This is When you head in for the day, how charity and patriotism work together to make a better life for our at- make sure that you are removing risk children in Savannah and Chatham County. all objects, including chairs and Here’s how the program works. You make an annual donation of $50. For tailgate style tents, as well as fill your donation, a team of Kiwanis flag setters place a base and two flags in any large holes that may have in the yards of supporters for four holidays per year -- Presidents’ Day, appeared in your area, so that as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. Flags are placed the turtles come on shore under in yards two-to-three days prior to each holiday and removed a day or the cover of night, they do not run two afterwards, cleaned, and stored until the next holiday. Even if you are into these obstacles and hurt on vacation or are only on the island part-time, your yard will have flags themselves. throughout the year. If you already have a large flag, call us to learn how you can support the program in the memory of a veteran, while at the same time helping at-risk children. On May 2, 2021, the Kiwanis Club of Skidaway is introducing some exciting upgrades to the Program! There will be a special Kiwanis Flag Hotline phone number (912-388-6070) that you may call to order flags and ask questions. This number will appear on all new forms and on the Kiwanis banners in The Village. At the same time, Kiwanis will introduce an updated Kiwanis Club website (www.kiwanisofskidaway.com) that will include a new Kiwanis Flag Form. You now will be able to order or renew your subscription online, and credit cards will be accepted for payment. If you do not want to use your credit card, donations of $50, payable to Continued on Page 23 22 • The Landings Journal • May 2021

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Kiwanis Flags cont’d from page 21 Kiwanis Club of Skidaway, may be sent to Bill and Chris Aiken Sickels (147 Saltwater Way, Savannah, GA 31411. Further details were recently emailed to current supporters. This Memorial Day, once again we can grill a hotdog, spend time with friends, and remember those who gave so much for our freedoms. What better way to celebrate our American Veterans than by becoming a Show Our Colors supporter? The Kiwanis Club of Skidaway wishes everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day!

Photo By John Taylor 24 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 Major Capital Reserves Projects Community Project Status Administration • Architecture • Communications • Finance • Marinas • Public Works • Security PROJECT COMMENTS STATUS PROJECTED COST

2021 Community The Landings Association has approximately 30 miles To date, Absolute Concrete has completed the $439,027 Paths Project of community paths, consisting of approximately 10% demolition and conversion from asphalt to asphalt and 90% concrete. The asphalt paths have concrete on the following sections of paths: an average useful lifespan of eight years based on Morning Marsh Road to Yam Gandy Road (2,402 usage. Each year, staff, in conjunction with the Public LF) and Pennystone Retreat to Crazy Possum Lane Works Committee, review all Association-owned (816 LF). The contractor will continue to progress community paths and make a recommendation for through the project scope. the annual replacement project.

2021 Storm In 2018, 2019, and 2020, staff, in conjunction Southeast Pipe began the 2021 Storm Drain Project $511,496 Drain Project with Southeast Pipe Survey, conducted camera on April 14. Barring any setbacks, the project is inspections and evaluations of The Landings’ storm estimated to take four weeks to complete. drain system. Due to the age of the system located in the Marshwood area of the community, it was determined that the repair project would begin on the eastern side of the community (near the marsh outfalls) and then continue inward. These areas have been broken up into sections based on location, condition of pipe, pipe material, age, and associated repair costs. Storm drain pipes fail as a result of the type of material the pipe is constructed of, root intrusions, pipe separation, and/or age. A large portion of the storm pipes located in this Marshwood area of the community is constructed of corrugated metal, which has significantly deteriorated over time due to saltwater corrosion and other factors. Southeast Pipe Survey intends to use a CIPP (Cured in Place Piping) lining technology to line 10 pipes with a fiberglass material that has a guaranteed lifespan of 40 years. The utilization of the CIPP technology allows for a less intrusive impact on the property owners in and around the repair areas, along with a significant reduction in restoration costs and time. 2021 Road Repair and The Landings Association has approximately 91 The following roads have been reviewed by the Public $1,328,812 Replacement Project miles of roadways. Each year staff, the Public Works Committee and Staff and are recommended Works Committee and an engineering firmfor repaving in the 2021 road repair and resurfacing review all Association-owned roads and make program: Delegal Road, Landings Way South from recommendations for the annual repair and Huntingwood Retreat to Palmetto Club entrance, resurfacing program. Mercer Road, and Landings Way North from Tidewater Way to Bartram Road (and up to the first entrance of Wickersham Drive). Staff solicited bids from seven contractors, with Bennett Paving submitting the lowest bid in the amount of $1,198,837. The project also will include an additional $78,975 for curb, drainage repairs, and road striping and engineering costs, with an additional $51,000 for contingency purposes, for a total project cost of $1,328,812. The overage of $318,768 (budget: $1,010,044) will be recouped through Capital Reserves. May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 25 Tribute to Long-time Landings to satisfy every call for help. I was more cautious, worried about setting precedents that we could not satisfy for all callers. But we always managed to Volunteer Caryl Warner compromise and agreed that together we made a great team. In the process, By Lynn Lewis - [email protected] we became good friends.” Communications Manager There is no denying that people are important to Warner. However, he also loves the environment, which drew him to Skidaway Audubon and the Not all real-life superheroes wear Bottle Brigade. Those who worked with him said there was never a task too capes, but they almost always have small for Warner. He was just as happy picking up trash from the streets and huge hearts and a passion for helping cart paths as he was giving a formal presentation. others. This is definitely the case with “Caryl and his wife, Carol, have been the backbone of the Bottle Brigade long-time Landings resident and for more than 15 years,” said Skidaway Audubon President Dawn Cordo. volunteer Caryl Warner. “By preventing litter from washing into our waters, they have made our If you don’t know Warner personally, environment safer and healthier for aquatic life and have enriched all of our chances are you have benefited from lives with a more beautiful, well-cared-for community. Their service to our one or more of his volunteer efforts organization and our community has been absolutely exemplary.” while living in The Landings. Warner is Lisa Olson, who worked alongside Warner on The Landings Association’s perhaps best known for his work with R-3 Committee (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), agrees with Cardo that Warner’s the Bottle Brigade (a group dedicated service to the community is exemplary. to keeping the island beautiful by “I first met Caryl Warner when I was on the R-3 Committee,” Olson said. picking up trash); Neighbors Helping “He was always an active contributor on that committee, and I gradually Neighbors; Skidaway Audubon; a began to realize what history and knowledge he has of this community. member of Coastal Conservation Being relatively new myself at that point, I valued that. I love his smile when Association Skidaway Chapter (CCA); he is teasing, or somebody says something funny…his eyes get all crinkly.” a Main Gate Volunteer; and a Block Olson added that not only did Warner provide great contributions at the Captain to help with Landings R-3 meetings, but when the committee decided to try staffing the Recycling Association votes. Center on McWhorter Drive (to keep contaminates out of the big bins), he Recognized in 2009 as The Landings Association’s Volunteer of the Year, regularly did his shifts, even when the heat and sun were pretty close to Warner shared at that time that it is a great feeling to help others as often as unbearable. possible. “When the decision was made to close the Center, the group convened “When my wife, Carol, and I moved here on a full-time basis in 2002, I there on the last day to toast each other with snacks and beverages,” she looked around and saw lots of capable, talented people, and I remember said. “There was a plate of chilled shrimp, and I remember Caryl saying, ‘I saying to myself, ‘What can I do to make this a better place?’” shouldn’t have these, but I will’, as he reached for one. It made us all laugh. I After that brief conversation with himself, Warner wasted no time getting didn’t know until recently that he was a founder of the Bottle Brigade, which involved. He immediately joined Neighbors Helping Neighbors, formerly has grown to include many volunteers and makes such a difference in known as Resident Resources, and the rest is history. One affiliation led to keeping this island so beautiful. I find that kind of ongoing dedication (even another, until several meetings a week became the norm for Warner. in light of repeatable tasks and having to sometimes deal with others being “Some guys call me St. Caryl,” Warner laughed. “I’m not trying to be a good inconsiderate) very remarkable and commendable.” guy; I just like this kind of thing. It is good to see improvement and to be a Landings Association General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Shari part of that improvement.” Haldeman said there are not enough words to thank Warner for all he has Regardless of why Warner decided to embark on such a huge volunteer done for The Landings. She fondly recalls many meetings with him where lifestyle, those who have worked alongside him certainly are glad that he he shared ideas and suggestions for improving specific focus areas within did. Chair of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Lynn Gensamer said Warner the community, from reducing littering to increasing the reach of Neighbors is a detailed person who has high standards, and these skills have greatly Helping Neighbors. benefited Neighbors Helping Neighbors. “Caryl is the epitome of dedication and living a life of service,” she said. “We “Caryl has been here a long time, and he loves the Landings community,” are very fortunate to have had the benefit of his wisdom and keen insight she said. “He’s seen it through a lot, and he loves it. He is a model for anyone over the years, which has helped us to who wants to know what it takes to be a volunteer. All you have to do is look strengthen certain areas of the community at his life and see what he has done here in many different ways. You don’t and completely overhaul and rebuild for the have to have just one cause that you are devoted to. If you care about people better other areas. Although he is cutting and you have specific skills, you put those together. You find time, and you back on some of his tasks as he looks toward just care about people; and he does.” a second retirement, I know that he will Don McCulloch, a former co-chair of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, agrees continue being there for this community with Gensamer that Warner is a shining example of someone who cares and that he loves and that genuinely loves him is willing to go above and beyond to serve others. b a c k .” “When Caryl and I were co-chairs of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, we often disagreed,” McCulloch said. “He was more aggressive, wanting 26 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 The Landings Association App - Not just for SeeClickFix! By Amber Capps - [email protected] Executive Assistant to the Public Works Manager A few years ago, The Landings Association created a free, downloadable mobile app and web tool (shown at right) through SeeClickFix that was customized specifically for the Landings community. While the primary focus of the mobile app is to give residents an easy-to-use platform for reporting issues and problems around the community (e.g., streetlight outages, damaged trees on common property, potholes, damaged mailboxes, etc.), that’s not the only benefit this app offers. The app also allows you to access The Landings Association’s website (www.landings.org) to reserve amenities (e.g., The Landings Association Athletic Fields and Sunset Pavilion), request a guest pass through GateAccess, access EyeOnWater to monitor your water usage, view Enews articles, and view the Association’s event calendar. You also can reach the Association’s social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) to keep current on the many events offered throughout the community along with instant access to vital emergency information, power outages, water outages, and lane closures on the Diamond Causeway. The mobile app is available for download on Android and iOS operating systems by searching for The Landings Association in the app store on your smartphone. For more information or concerns about SeeClickFix or The Landings Association app, please email me ([email protected]).

I Buy As Is Condition NO Seller Closing Cost NO Commissions Fast Closings Senior and Assisted Living Moving Purchases Leave Unwanted Items May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 27 www.landingslandlovers.com photo as the Prom Court. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and “spiked” punch from our Retro Punch Table in the outdoor pavilion, followed by a sensational three- course plated dinner in the ballroom. A Member Bar will be available. The cost for the Prom is $60 per person. There is a maximum of 10 guests per table. Parties of four or fewer will be seated together. All Landlovers members are welcomed to attend this event. To join Landlovers or renew your Landlovers MARKETPLACE - It’s almost time! membership, visit landingslandlovers.com/join-renew/. The Landings Landlovers MARKETPLACE is just around the corner! Please Face masks are required for entry. This event is limited to 210 guests in help fill our 11 specialty shops by bringing items you would like to donate to accordance with COVID-19 protocols, so please register early. The deadline to the Palmetto Club parking lot between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May sign up is May 15. No cancellations or refunds after May 6. For questions, email 1 or Monday, May 3. The specialty shops include Art, Furniture, Jewelry, Kids Karen Duncan ([email protected]). Clothes and Toys, Collectibles, Sporting Goods, Kitchen, Electronics, Home Landlovers Green Thumb Club Décor, Linens, and Garden & Pets. COMING SOON! Green Thumb Club is broadening its scope and mission We are looking more for quality than quantity this year, so please keep that in and will be known as Coastal Georgia Living, your place to explore life in our mind. Additionally, because we are limited on space, we need to be a bit more coastal Georgia paradise. For selective on what we can more information, visit the accept. Please visit www. Landlovers website, or contact landingslandlovers. Kate Kastner (katekastner@ com for the list of items icloud.com or 999-6564 or ) or we aren’t able to accept Donna Bunn (donnabunn@ this year. gmail.com or 513-317-3976 If you have larger items, you can schedule now to have them picked up from your home through May 3 by calling Margy Hatch (203-249-1469) or Kerry Ufford (401-529- 5108). Attend on May 8 May 8 is going to be a great day around the island, as we all gather to help raise money for local charities, scholarships, and grants to special students. But we need you to attend and purchase all these great donated items! And for the first time ever, we will be accepting credit cards! Please mark your calendar now for this fun-filled day where quality items will be available for purchase, fun activities will be held for the kids to enjoy (face painting, magician, and other surprises), a food and member/cash bar will be available, and arts and crafts will be sold by your neighbors. Make a day of it! The MARKETPLACE will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Palmetto Club parking lot and is open to all. You don’t need to be a member of Landlovers to attend. For questions about The MARKETPLACE, please email Chair Rib Rubin ([email protected]). Landlovers Closing Event: Back To The Prom on May 20 Landings Landlovers is going to the Prom! Please join us on Thursday, May 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Palmetto Ballroom and Outdoor Pavilion for our Landlovers closing event. Ahhhh… to relive that special night many years ago. The 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s? It does not matter! Dance the night away under the Mirror Ball at Landlovers’ Prom Night. The theme isThe Do Over. Relive that golden time in high school dancing to all your high school favorites. Perhaps you skipped your prom. Now is your chance to attend! Pick your decade and dress to impress! If you have your original prom dress or tux, wear it. Or wear any Club-appropriate attire you like! Have your picture taken in the Prom Photo Arch as the King and Queen of the Prom, or gather your friends for a 28 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 STAY INFORMED In our efforts to provide more reliable communications with our residents, The Landings Association has implemented Swift911™ for our Emergency Notifications. Residents can receive important alerts such as traffic updates, public utility updates, emergency notifications, and critical security advisories. SIGN UP NOW! WHY SIGN UP? HOW WILL I Signing up is easy, and it’s free!  You have more control of how Here are some ways to opt-in for you are alerted by choosing RECEIVE ALERTS? alerts: which numbers are called first. Alerts will be sent by one or more of the following:  www.landings.org/swift911  You can receive text messages and click Register Now.  A voice call to your home for urgent notifications. and/or cell phone.  Download the Swift911™  Users are notified almost Public mobile app. It’s free and  A text to your cell phone. instantly. easy to use!  An email to one or more  It helps keep you and your  Text “Swift911” to 99538 addresses. family safe and informed! Use your smartphone and click  Subscribers using the on the link in the text message  Your information is kept private Swift911™ Public mobile app and follow the instructions. and never shared with anyone. will receive push notifications. SWIFT911™ PUBLIC APP AND PORTAL  Manage Information: Contact info and communication preferences can be updated easily.

 Review Missed Messages: Messages can be reviewed up to 72 hours after the original broadcast was sent.

 Push Notifications: Wakes the phone and makes you aware of new alerts. May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 29 World Currencies Pt. 1 - Word Search

BAHT KRONE RAND BALBOA KWANZA RUFIYAA BIRR LITAS TALA BOLIVAR METICAL TENGE DINAR NAIRA TOLAR DOLLAR NEW SHEKEL DRAM OUGUIYA FRANC POUND 30 • The Landings Journal • May 2021

Skidaway Island Utilities, Inc. Stay Informed Water Consumption TLA Email Bulletin Service

To sign up for this free service, please visit The Landings Association’s website (www.landings.org), click Login in the upper right-hand corner, and enter the primary email address we have on file for you and your GatePass PIN. If you have trouble, please click Need Help Logging In.

Currently, 97 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 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. Rainfall Year Daily Daily Daily Daily (inches) Pumped Flow Flow Flow

(in millions of gallons) March 2021 36.438 1.175 1.621 0.470 6.73 2020 38.253 1.234 1.690 0.733 4.33 2004 56.357 1.818 2.375 1.132 0.20

February 2021 27.026 0.965 1.757 0.369 5.67 2020 26.697 0.921 1.161 0.707 4.59 2004 30.567 1.054 1.247 0.910 3.59

Note: To monitor your water usage, log onto www.eyeonwater. com with your most recent water bill and follow the instructions to sign up. May 2021 • The Landings Journal • 31 Classified Advertisements For information on ad submission, 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. Service calls are only $70 and never a gate fee. All doors and openers have a year parts and labor warranty, and many have additional warranties beyond this. I have 15 years of 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. More than 25 years of professional experience, Landings references. Call 631-1914. Treemaster, Inc. - Complete tree service (e.g., tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming). 24-hour Emergency Service available. Owned and operated by Landings residents Mike and Diana Schuman. Call 598-0140. Hubbards Maid Service - Got chaos? Hubbards Maid Service will restore serenity to your home. Operating since 2004. Call us today (912- 961-9131). Jessica’s Lawn Care Service - We offer mowing, weeding, bush trimming, blowing, edging, pine straw installation, sod installation, general yard cleanup, flower bed cleanup, river rocks installation, planting and transplanting shrubs, mulch installation fertilizer, irrigation, pine bark installation, palm tree trimming, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, and mowing of front and back yards for a good price. Call or text us (912-239- 8350 or 912-412-0453). General Managers Update cont’d from page 5 Junk Removal and Estate Cleanouts - We can haul away all your unwanted items. We will take items to your favorite charity. Unusable Speaking of the Assessment, please note that the Governance Committee items will be recycled. We are fully insured. Contact Mike Hires recently approved some ministerial edits to the Assessment Collections ([email protected] or 912-844-4691). Policy that can be reviewed at bit.ly/3gSK2Xo. Recommended changes to policy that impact owners are posted for 30 days before Board action so that property owners have an opportunity to review the revisions. This will be acted on by the Board of Directors at its May 2021 meeting, New Home Construction following the 30-day posting period for community feedback. Finally, the Savannah Bananas report strong ticket sales for the two 1st Quarter 2021 Landings Nights, scheduled for June 19 and July 24. Tickets are scarce for this popular attraction this summer, so this is one of your best chances to Lots Platted 4,420 attend a game or two. Please see the article on page 23 for details on how Total Homes Completed 4,227 to purchase tickets. Homes Completed 1st Quarter 3 Vacant Lots Remaining 193 Homes Under Construction 21 32 • The Landings Journal • May 2021 LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE Design Install Maintenance

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