October 2000
Volume 3, Issue 7

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Kristi Baker would like to thank all of the Springlakes residents for making this years annual neighborhood picnic a HUGE success. There were over 400 people in attendance. It was wonderful to see everyone there. The canoe rides were a great success also with about 50 different canoe trips carrying approximately 100 people for an evening on the lake.

ANNUAL MEETING

The next annual meeting of the Association will be held on January 9, 2001. At this meeting, residents will elect nine members to serve on the Board of Directors. At its first meeting, the board will elect from its members the Association President.

Residents desiring to submit nomination(s) must submit a written request containing the signatures of at least three (3) residents supporting the nomination to:

Springlakes Community Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 211112
Martinez, Ga. 30917-1112

This year’s nominating committee chairperson is Ray Keeler. Contact Ray if you have any questions.

Nominations must be delivered to the Nominating Committee at the above address on or before December 1, 2000 to be considered at the annual meeting.

SPRINGLAKES WEBSITE

The first phase of the Springlakes Community Association website (www.springlakes.org) is now complete and on line. Take a look at the site and cast your vote in the web voting poll on how you like the website. You can check the "current results" to see how your vote falls in line with other residents. The polling question will be changed on a periodic basis so check back every so often. All of the Committee Chairpersons have reviewed the website to ensure that the information being presented is as up-to-date as possible. Much of the directory information has been included in the website. The newsletters will now appear on-line and past issues will also be available including various newspaper articles about Springlakes for your interest.

There is a calendar of events page that provides residents with the latest dates, times, and locations for all Springlakes activities. Also, past events will be featured for those that missed out.

Each committee has its own section in the website and each chairperson has an email address. Any committee specific questions/suggestions/comments should be sent to the applicable chairperson directly.

The password for the protected sections (finance and teen services) of the website is "######" (note: the actual password does not appear in the on-line version of this article for security reasons). This password is for use by Springlakes residents. Periodically, we will change the password to maintain its integrity.

There are additional website features being considered such as an on-line secure phone directory, on-line banner advertising and an electronic bulletin board for residents to post announcements from anniversaries to yard sales in phase ll development of the website.

We would appreciate your suggestions to enhance this website to meet the growing needs of our community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Reece Bridges

The summer and pool season have come to a close and I have finished my turnaround season at work! It is time to relax a bit and enjoy the fall season, the changing of leaves and the beauty of this season in our neighborhood. I particularly love to walk through the neighborhood looking at the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations by many of our homeowners. There is a lot of creativity shown by our residents!

Take a look at our new Internet website (www.springlakes.org)! I believe you will find it very informative and it will help us keep our community close knit. Many thanks to Bill Phillips, PC Graphix for his work in developing this site for the Springlakes community.

The Annual Springlakes Neighborhood party in August at the clubhouse was a great success! Over 400 resident took part in the activities and food. Special thanks to Kristi Baker, Social Chairperson, for her coordination and to all of the volunteers that made this party a great success.

The Calling Post (previously Virtual Volunteer) being used for crime watch and calendar event notification to the residents has also had great success!. Under the direction of Karen Lombardy, Crime Watch Chairperson, the Calling Post is giving all Springlakes residents timely information to maintain a safe and close knit community!

Our neighborhood continues to grow with a number of new homes constructed this summer. We have many new residents. Make a point to meet our new residents and welcome them to our neighborhood.  Many thanks to Barbara Plumley, our Welcoming Chairperson, for the excellent job that is she is doing.

The Covenants committee has been very active this summer continuing to enhance and maintain the value of our neighborhood. Much appreciation goes for their excellent work they have done this year!

Special appreciation goes to our Association Manager, Sue Lang that continues to be glue to keep the Association running smoothly. She has been involved in most of the committees and activities this year and makes the job of the president much easier.

I continue to be very proud of our neighborhood and the many residents that contribute to make this one of the best communities in the CSRA. Best wishes this fall season!

Reece Bridges

PLEASE DON’T FEED THE HORSES

Our neighbors who own the horse farm that backs up to Springlakes has requested for us not to feed the horses. The horses are getting sick from being fed too much! Remember, you can look, but please don’t feed them.

CRIME WATCH

We are still experiencing home invasions and burglaries in Richmond and Columbia County. Please keep your garage doors down and your doors locked, especially when you are home. When you are not home, please make your home appear as if it is occupied. If you see any suspicious vehicles or persons, please notify the Columbia County Sheriff’s office.

HALLOWEEN

Springlakes experiences a lot of foot and car traffic on Halloween night. Please drive your golf carts and automobiles slowly and use caution as children cross back and forth across our streets. Children should wear something reflective on their clothing and/or carry a flashlight. Please make sure their footwear and masks fit properly. We encourage you to use face paint in lieu of masks as they limit vision. Please share with your children the definition of a Halloween prank. Please stress that pranks do not damage property. Also warn them to only prank someone who knows them and will think their prank is funny. Pranks that do cause property damage cause trouble with the law and possible prosecution. Your child is at the mercy of the homeowner when dealing with damaged property.

Residents who plan to welcome trick-or-treaters should turn their porch lights and other outside lights on to illuminate their house and walkways. Parents, please instruct your children to only visit houses that are well lighted and respect the privacy of our residents who choose not to participate in trick-or-treating. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!!!

A GOOD TURN FOR GOODWILL

Attention Springlakes residents! It’s time to clean out those closets for the holidays. Springlakes Girl Scout Junior Troop 196 and Brownie Troop 31 will be working together as a team to pickup and deliver any clothing you wish to donate to the Goodwill center. Please have any donations in bags on your porch in sight view on Saturday, November 18th by 9:00am. The troops will come around the neighborhood that morning and pick up your donations. Thank you for supporting our neighborhood girl scout and brownie troops and your local Goodwill during this holiday season.

If you have any questions please contact troop leader Chrissy Engwall.

SPRINGLAKES HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

If you are interested in hosting your home or yard for our 1st annual neighborhood tour, please contact Kristi Baker. If you are interested in organizing/joining a Springlakes Neighborhood Garden Club, please contact Kristi.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

If anyone is interested in helping with this years Christmas party, please contact Kristi Baker. The party date and other information will be sent out at a later date. If you have not heard from the social committee by December 1, 2000, please contact Kristi for party information.

SPRINGLAKES LUNCH BUNCH 2000

The Springlakes "Lunch Bunch" would like to invite all interested ladies to join us for lunch on the second Tuesday of every month. This is a great way for new residents to meet their neighbors and for old friends to catch up.

The "Lunch Bunch" meets at 11:30am. Anyone interested, please contact Sheila Pedraza to arrange for seating ahead of time.

November 14 - Sweet Basil
December 12 - French Market West

CHILDREN'S HONORS

Derek Backer is a sophomore at The University of Georgia in Athens. Derek is a former member of the Springlakes Stingray swimteam. This summer Derek participated in the swimming competition of the Georgia Games at Georgia Tech. Derek placed 2nd in the 50 meter freestyle, 1st in the 100 meter backstroke and 1st in the 100 meter freestyle.

Derek also attended summer classes at UGA and was named a Presidential Scholar in recognition of superior academic accomplishment represented by a 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

SPRINGLAKES JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM

The Springlakes Junior Tennis Team recently competed in Macon, Georgia at the district championship and placed third in the 14 and under age division. The team has been together one year and was the only junior team representing Augusta. Team members from Springlakes include Katie Holmes, Stephen Keeler, Jordan Kirby and Scott MacGregor. The team will have two home matches on November 5 and 19th, 2000 at 2pm at the Springlakes tennis courts. Come out and support our juniors.

Congratulations to all our children!!! Keep up the Good Work!!!

SPOOKY TO BE HUNGRY DRIVE

The Spooky To Be Hungry Drive for the Golden Harvest Food Bank will be held in Springlakes on Saturday October 28, 2000 from 9am until 12noon. If anyone is interested in volunteering for pickup of donations, please contact Debbie Muehlfeld. Contributions of non-perishable foods as well as cash or check donations will be collected. Thank-you for your support!!!

WELCOME NEWEST RESIDENTS

Terry & Brenda Bland

Roy Dailey
Alex
Abbey

Greg & Elizabeth Evans
David
Paul

Steven & Kim Fullen

Dr. Christopher & Deborah Gates
Christianne
Courtney
Chelsea
Caroline

George & Betty Haymaker 

Don & Kim Johnson 
Alicia
Kristen

Ronald & Barbara Kloske 

Eric & Elizabeth Pedersen 

Gordon & Cori Peters 
Rory
Dabeney

Robert & Betsy Rollins 

Allen & Barbara Rowe

Douglas & Stacy Smith 
Broedy
Brooklyn

David & Nora Stone