To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or e-mail at CSPOA@carolinashores.net
Joe Watts – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler – Secretary,
Kelly Wilson – Director, Julia Lally – Director, Philip Laura – Director, Jeff Alt – Director
Merrilee Burns – Co-Editor Linda Rugg – Co-Editor
Bulletin email: cspoabulletin@gmail.com
CSPOA website: www.carolinashoresPOA.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Message from the Board – Joe Watts, President
The Story of the Pencil
A boy was watching his grandmother write a letter. At one point he asked:
‘Are you writing a story about what we’ve done? Is it a story
about me?’
His grandmother stopped writing her letter and said to her grandson:
I am writing about you, actually, but more important than the words is the
pencil I’m using. I hope you will be like this pencil when you grow up.’
Intrigued, the boy looked at the pencil. It didn’t seem very
special.
‘But it’s just like any other pencil I’ve ever seen!’
‘That depends on how you look at things. It has five qualities which, if you manage to hang on them, will make you a person who is always at peace with the world.’
‘First quality: you are capable of great things, but you must
never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. "
‘Second quality: now and then, I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That
makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he’s much sharper. So you,
too, must learn to bear certain pains and sorrows, because they will make you a
better person.
‘Third quality: the pencil always allows us to use an eraser to rub out any
mistakes. This means that correcting something we did is not necessarily a bad
thing; it helps to keep us on the road to justice.’
‘Fourth quality: what really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior,
but the graphite inside. So always pay attention to what is happening inside
you.’
‘Finally, the pencil’s fifth quality: it always leaves a mark, in just the same way, you should know that everything you do in life will leave a mark, so try to be conscious of that in your every action’
Author- Paulo Coelho
Be the best person (or member) you can be, sharpen yourself often, admit mistakes and be conscious of your actions!
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG and MERRILEE BURNS
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. – MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
IF YOU ARE NOT ON OUR FREE COMMUNITY EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUSINESS OFFICE. YOU MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE EMAIL ADDRESS PER HOUSEHOLD.
Please remember to notify the office if you change your phone number, email address, name, or mailing address. It is extremely easy to overlook this, but difficult for the office should we need to contact you. Thank you.
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How to Submit Articles to the Bulletin
The DEADLINE for submitting articles for the Bulletin is 5:00 p.m. on the 20th of each month for the following month’s issue.
YOU MUST EMAIL ARTICLES to: cspoabulletin@gmail.com. Do not use the office email. Be sure to include the name of the activity in the “subject” line of your email. Thank you.
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ACC Corner – Joe Rochel, ACC Chairperson
Hello, I am Joe Rochel, the CSPOA new ACC Chairman. My background/previous life experience includes 20 plus years of home building and 17 years running my own construction renovation business. My education after high school included graduation from Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. I obtained a Graduate degree from New York University School of Continuing Education in advanced Construction Management.
My Wife and I have lived in Carolina Shores for 27 years. I want to think I know all the Rules and DOR by heart, having lived here for this time; however, there are always new items to learn in this new position as Chairman of the ACC.
I am very pleased to have this position as your ACC Chairman and I look forward to working with all the homeowners to help maintain a beautiful community. I have currently worked hard along with my Volunteer Committee members to clear up the old back log of homeowners requested inspections. We may still not be able to address your requested inspections in a quick or timely manner due to the volume of requested inspections being summitted. We are currently taking up to 3 weeks to set up appointments to address your requests.
As a reminder for all homeowners, Section 6, Paragraph 4 of the DoR says: No animals or livestock of any description, except the usual household pets, shall be kept on any Lot. Any droppings or other damage upon any Lot, caused by said household pets, are the animal owner’s responsibility for cleanup or repair. Dogs are to be kept on a leash when off the owner’s property.
Thank you for your confidence in me as your ACC Chairman.
Recreation Committee – Sue Hensler
Let’s Play Bingo!
Bingo will be held at the POA clubhouse on Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. The cost will be $1.00 per card with lots of fun and prizes. You may bring a snack, finger food, or light refreshment to share and BYOB if you want something other than soda or water, which will be provided.
Happy Hour in the Park is Back!
It’s time to dust off your picnic basket and cooler and join your friends and meet new neighbors at the first-of-the-season “Happy Hour in the Park”! This fun, very informal event usually happens the third Friday of the month at 5:00 p.m., but due to the Good Friday holiday, this month’s event will be Friday, April 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the POA pavilion next to the pool. BYOB and any food items for the “sharing table” and enjoy an early evening get-together for conversation and camaraderie. There are no organized plans - a great opportunity to meet and greet new neighbors you may not know and connect with those you do.
The Carolina Shores POA annual Memorial Day Weekend Picnic returns on Sunday, May 29. Please watch your email and next month’s bulletin for additional details.
The Carolina Shores Recreation/Social Committee is looking forward to providing these events and many more enjoyable opportunities for our residents to meet, greet, and share good times!
Activities / Game Night at the Recreation Area
When: Saturday April 9 starting at 4:00 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair and any food or drink for yourself.
We'll have cornhole, bocce games and music for Line Dancing in the pavilion.
Here's a great chance to have some fun and get a chance to meet new people and make some new friends.
If you're not into any of this, please feel free to just come on out and socialize.
Carolina Shores POA is a great place to live, with really good people and very nice amenities. Let's make the most of them. If someone is interested in leading/teaching the Line Dancing for this, that would be greatly appreciated.
We Hope to See many of you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Rick Griffith (GriffithRJ@hotmail.com)
Community-wide Yard sale in Carolina Shores
Saturday April 23
8:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Participating households: please purchase a gold helium balloon for your yard to display and signify “sale” (dollar tree).
Internet Advertising will indicate “look for balloon’s” to locate households.
There will be signs and directional signs posted the day of the sale. Please feel free to put your own arrow signs up, directing buyers to your sale. Please do not put any signs on Highway 17 or Beach Drive.
Spread the word…
If you are interested in participating, text Brenda Edwards at 845-891-3306 or Kirsten Forehand at (540) 607-2590 for information.
Garden Club – Mary Conover
Our March 9 meeting was well attended, and the presentation on Butterfly Gardening was so interesting and enjoyed by all. Jamie Justice, Education Coordinator at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle, gave a wonderful slide show presentation and answered numerous questions from members.
Our April 13 meeting will be a presentation from our President, Joanne Bendy, on Container Gardening. We are all looking forward to this!
The Carolina Shores Garden Club is open to anyone who has a desire to enhance their gardening skills and knowledge, or simply enjoys and appreciates the beauty of nature. It is also a great way to meet new friends and socialize.
Knit ‘n Natter – Diana Mardall
The knitting group meets at the POA clubhouse. The meetings for April will be on the 11th and 25th at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email me at limeylady70@gmail.com or call me at 910-575-7804.
Tennis – Joyce Disano
Join us for open tennis starting at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Carolina Shores tennis courts. Wear proper court shoes. Hope to see you there.
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
Our two reading selections for March were The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri and Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a moving, insightful novel about a beekeeper and his wife as they emigrate from Aleppo to the United Kingdom to escape the horrors of the Syrian War. Set closer to home in North Carolina, Even as We Breathe tells the story of a young Cherokee man hired to work at the luxurious Grove Park Inn in Asheville during the time that it was being used to house Axis diplomats and their families held as prisoners of war during World War II. We had thoughtful discussions about the two books and the group felt that both were excellent and important reads.
The next meeting will be on Friday, April 15, at 10:00 a.m. in the main room of the POA building. We’ll be discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. All interested Carolina Shores residents are invited to attend.
Pickleball - Rick Griffith & Sue Berger
The contractor has advised us that our NEW dedicated Pickleball Courts should be started by mid- April with completion by mid-May. Once work starts on the courts, they will be closed until they are ready to be used. They are also going to be resurfacing the tennis courts on the left side. There will be dedicated tennis courts on the left side and dedicated pickleball courts on the right side. We will be planning a "Grand Opening" with Intro to Pickleball Classes and more.
It's been a year since this process was started, so we are THRILLED to finally see this happening!
The "Open Play" schedule is:
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.
*Carolina Shores "Open Play" pickleball is for players of ALL levels of experience including beginners. It is NOT a league or team competition. It is recreational as well as social. Beginners are encouraged to learn and play.
Wear Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Paddles and balls are available to use.
Never played and interested in learning? We'll teach you. Check out this site on how to play: How to Play Pickleball - USA Pickleball or go to (www. USAPickleball.org). Stop by the courts during Open play and check it out.
Contact us to schedule a beginner’s lesson or if you have any questions:
Rick Griffith 419.262.3832 / GriffithRJ@hotmail.com
Sue Berger 919.410.1221 / LeeSueBerger@gmail.com
We hope to see you at the courts!
Care Team – Flo Pflaster
We have many volunteers on the Care Team, ready and willing to help our neighbors with temporary assistance. I will do whatever I can to find someone to help - all you need do is call or email me!
For those of you who have volunteered to help others by being on the Care Team, here is how you make sure you are getting notifications when I post a request:
How to control all email notification settings (including groups)
1. Log in to nextdoor.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down.
3. Select Notifications from the left menu:
4. Next to Email Notifications, select Edit
5. If you set Updates from your local area to None then you will not receive email notifications from your groups.
6. If you set it to Only top posts or All you will get an email for every new group post. (choose this one)
Note: Adjusting these settings will affect all your email notifications, not just for groups.
If you want to be a part of this team or if you no longer want to be on the list, please let me know. There are not many calls for help, but people are so very grateful for the assistance they do get! It really does not take much to volunteer. Help with a small chore at home, an occasional ride, a temporary need for dog walking, etc. is usually what is needed. So, neighbors, continue to let me know if you need help and I will do my best to find someone.
Thank you,
575-6243 home
368-1070 cell
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
Name: Leo and Sandra Parker Petit
Address: 17 Calabash Dr.
Phone: Leo-910-470-0212; Sandra-910-470-6211
Email: Leo-lpetitjr@atmc.net; Sandra-chaospet9@yahoo.com
Leo and Sandra are originally from Massachusetts but have lived in NC for 37 years, the last 18 years in Sunset Beach. They moved to Carolina Shores in February with their cat named Toulous Lautrec. They have four children and six grandchildren. Leo is a retired hospital administrator and Sandra is a retired RN and a talented artist. She enjoys walking and he likes tennis and does volunteer work with various organizations. They are looking forward to enjoying the neighborhood and activities here.
Name: James and Nancy Schultz
Address: 390 Persimmon Rd.
Phone: Jim-612-269-9787; Nancy-612-269-6962
Email: abbott1940@gmail.com
Jim and Nancy have lived in many places throughout the US and have been in this area for a while. They recently rented on Sunfield Dr. for three years. He’s originally from Wisconsin and she is originally from Long Island, NY but they met at Cape Canaveral in Florida. They have three grown children. One is in Montana, one in Florida, and one in Minnesota where the Shultz’s had lived. Their 6-year-old grandson lives with the son in Florida. Jim spent four years in the Air Force and then had various other careers including raising horses in Minnesota. Nancy spent most of her career as a paralegal. Jim has done lots of woodworking and Nancy counted crocheting, needlework, painting and walking the beach as hobbies.
Name: Rachel and Eric Cox
Address: 2 Pinebark Court
Phone: 270-231-1540
Email: cox-clan@live.com
Rachel, Eric and their four children recently relocated to Carolina Shores after living in nearby Little River. They love how quiet and safe it is here and how the houses and landscaping are varied. Rachel does medical coding for Inovalon. She loves the beach, walking, reading and being with family. Eric is a cook, does ministry work, and loves food and family. The Cox family has a handsome dog, Tucker, who enjoys walking with members of the family.
If you recently purchased a home in Carolina Shores and have not been greeted by the Welcoming Committee, please contact Flo at 575-6243 or dfp324@atmc.net.
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In Memoriam
Memorial service for Ray and June Richard will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach.
Joseph J. Przywara, Town of Carolina Shores Mayor
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Sales and Services
DISCLAIMER: The CSPOA assumes no responsibility for the services provided in the following ads. It is the customers’ responsibility to find out if the service provider is BONDED AND/OR INSURED.
Mary Conover, a Carolina Shores resident and local Realtor with 31 yrs. experience, has teamed with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Contact Mary at 703-409-9612 or maryconover@seacoastrealty.com. Referrals greatly appreciated. Remember…..Conover Cares! |
Want to sell your existing home at top dollar? Looking to buy the perfect home for you at the right price? Contact Lon Forehand, Carolina Shores resident and Realtor with VRG Realty. Licensed in NC & SC Call/Text Lon at 540-607-2609 or email at lonforehand@gmail.com |
LEFEVRE HOME SERVICES - Handyman work, Electrical, plumbing, Carpentry & More... Reliable on-time service. Call Gary Lefevre at 910-800-0892 or email at garylefevre@yahoo.com. Fully insured. Free estimates |
STATELINE PET TAXI, LLC Providing Safe, Timely, Reliable, Compassionate Transportation for your precious pets to and from Veterinarian Appointment, Grooming Appointments, Doggy Daycare, Boarding Facilities. Registered USDA, Fully Insured & Bonded. Call – 910-553-0838 or text Statelinepettaxi@outlook.com |
“For Sale” ads must be renewed by the 20th of every month to appear in the the following month’s bulletin. Business ads must be renewed every three months as follows: by the 20th of May for June, July and August bulletins; by the 20th of August for September, October and November bulletins; by the 20th of November for December, January and February bulletins; and 20th of February for March, April and May bulletins. |
PAVILION and RECREATION AREA CALENDAR
Pavilion and Recreation Area Calendar for April 2022 |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
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Friday |
Saturday |
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1 9:00 Tennis
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2
10:00 Pickleball
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3
1:00 Pickleball |
4 9:00 Tennis
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5
1:00 Pickleball |
6 9:00 Tennis
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7
10:00 Pickleball
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8 9:00 Tennis
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9
10:00 Pickleball
4:00 Activity Day |
10
1:00 Pickleball |
11 9:00 Tennis
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12
1:00 Pickleball |
13 9:00 Tennis
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14
10:00 Pickleball
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15 9:00 Tennis
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16
10:00 Pickleball
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17
1:00 Pickleball |
18 9:00 Tennis
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19
1:00 Pickleball |
20 9:00 Tennis
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21
10:00 Pickleball
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22 9:00 Tennis
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23
10:00 Pickleball
5:00 Happy Hour in the Park |
24
1:00 Pickleball |
25 9:00 Tennis
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26 22
1:00 Pickleball |
27 9:00 Tennis
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28
10:00 Pickleball
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Clubhouse Calendar for April 2022 |
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1 8:00 Exercise 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
2 9:00 Chair Aerobics
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3
3:00 Bingo |
4 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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5
9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker 6:00 Bunco
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6
8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Mtg 11:30 Garden Club 7:00 Bunco
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7 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
8 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
9
9:00 Chair Aerobics
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10 |
11 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:00 Bunco 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
12
9:00 Chair Aerobics
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13
8:00 Exercise
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14 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
15 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Book Discussion Group 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
16
9:00 Chair Aerobics
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17 |
18 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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19
9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker
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20
8:00 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train
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21 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
22 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards
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23
9:00 Chair Aerobics
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24 |
25 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
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Recycle Center Schedule Windshield Sticker Required Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Closed Sundays Please check the town website for adjusted hours.
2022 Holiday Schedule: January 1, January 17, April 15, May 30, June 19, July 4, September 5, November 11, November 24, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |