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Sandpiper Sentinel

April 20 06 Volume 4, Issue 3 Sandpiper Bay Party Girls

Part of the delight of living in our beautiful community, Special Interest Sandpiper Bay, are the Articles: wonderful events we enjoy. The credit goes to our “party girls.” Kudos to Fran Hecht, Annexation our original party girl, who Report chaired the very first Party New Lifestyles Party Committee chairs: Ruth Ann Latcheran, page 2 Committee. Fran set the Jan Barr, Pam Wheelock, & Jackie Headman standard for a lifestyle filled with festive and fun events. liking of one another, Jackie Jackie, Ruth Ann and Pam Hawaiian Under her able leadership and brings to the group a 30 year welcome any ideas and Trip enthusiastic guidance many background of catering suggestions from residents. experience including being the They’re already thinking page 4 great times have been enjoyed by the residents of Sandpiper Catering Coordinator of Special about New Year’s Eve, so if Bay. Fran and her committee Events at Rowan University in you have any ideas let them Diners’ deserve our grateful Glassboro, New Jersey. know. Club appreciation for a job well The first of many planned Bring your patriotic spirit and done. Thank you for all your events, the Spring Fling, held on make plans to attend the page 7 hard work. April 22nd, was a huge success Memorial Day Party to be th The beat goes on and the despite bad weather and a held on Monday, May 29 as concurrent event taking place at our Party Committee is hard at BOD future looks rosy! Jan Barr, Jackie Headman, Ruth Ann the Golf Course. The affair was work planning a fun-filled day Meeting Latcheran and Pam self-funded with sponsors complete with entertainment page 11 Wheelock, our latest party providing entertainment and soft by Harlequin, games and door drinks as well as door prizes. prizes. Aren’t we the lucky girls, have volunteered to keep the good times rolling as Door greeters provided name ones that our party girls, Jan, Abbott the current Co-chairladies of tags and food tags for the many Pam, Jackie and Ruth Ann, covered dish items provided by are committed to letting the page 12 our Party Committee. Jan and Pam, whose husbands worked residents. Future plans include good times roll here at together when they lived in catered events as well as Sandpiper Bay! Maryland, did lots of covered dish parties, but Jan, entertaining and partying together before moving to Sandpiper Bay where they met Jackie and Ruth Ann. Spend five minutes with these four gals and their outgoing personalities come shining through. In addition to a wonderful combination of enthusiasm and a mutual

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What Does Annexation Mean for Sandpiper Bay? By Robert Eronimous, Chair ad hoc Annexation Committee

Fo r those of us who are not natives of North Carolina the No part of the area may be within another incorporated discovery that a Sunset Beach mailing address doesn’t municipality. mean that you “actually live in Sunset Beach” was At least 60% of the total number of lots and tracts are used something of a surprise. Recognizing that this was an for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional or important area to study, the Sandpiper Bay Transition governmental purposes. Committee formed an ad hoc Annexation Committee. “We Annexation of an area can occur in two different ways knew that the entire Sandpiper Bay community would be pursuant to North Carolina State Law Article 160A. on the radar screens of surrounding communities and felt that we needed a special committee to monitor annexation,” 1. Voluntary annexation where 100% of the property explained Transition Chairperson Karen Joseph. owners agree to be annexed into a particular Township. This occurs primarily when a parcel of land is under single The committee meets as needed and keeps a close eye on ownership and that owner wants to be annexed into a all annexation events in the State Legislature, in Sunset particular Township. This has occurred very recently when Beach and in the town of Calabash, which is clearly the owner of the Pearl Golf Course requested that it be moving to expand its boundaries. In fact, Thistle and the annexed by Calabash. If you are driving west on NC 179 Pearl were recently annexed by Calabash. you will note that the Calabash City Limits sign has moved We’ve learned that legislation is pending in the NC Senate much closer to Sandpiper Bay than it was about this time and General assembly (Senate Bill 19 of 2005) that could last year. Calabash’s tax revenues will certainly increase if substantially alter the annexation process. It will require a the Pearl builds the 4,100 units included in its proposed referendum on the issue of annexation provided that 15% plan. of the people in the area to be effected sign a petition to Continued on page 3 force a referendum. Contact has been made with Bonner Stiller, Esq. to determine if a moratorium has been issued pending the action on this issue. Carla Farmer in Mr. Stiller’s office has informed us that there in no moratorium in place. The sponsors of this legislation are Senators Brock and horton. It is believed that this legislation has no Games, Puzzles, reasonable chance of being enacted. Books, On a local level, Pam Silberman attends the monthly Sunset Arts/Crafts, Beach Town Council meetings to ensure that we are aware ! of any actions that could impact Sandpiper Bay. It was Candy & More! Pam’s attendance at the February 6, 2006 meeting that first alerted us that Sunset Beach passed a resolution to annex our community. Bob Eronimous obtained a copy of the attachment to that resolution and determined that the area TOYS & SUCH FOR YOUR in question included all of Sandpiper Bay (including the GROWING BUNCH! golf course), Sunset Village (condos) and all of Wyndfall. G B ! Some errors in the description of the annexation area were found in the attachment and Eronimous has contacted Original Town Administrator Linda Flugel for additional and Location New Store corrective information. Ocean Isle 2004 Hwy. 17 South We have obtained mapping for the adjacent town Beach N. Myrtle Beach, SC government jurisdictions. Causeway 843-272-1300 How does annexation happen? 910-575-7163 There are specific requirements to make an area eligible for annexation: The area must be contiguous to the existing municipal boundary. Monday - Saturday At least 12.5% of the total external boundary of the area Open at 10 a.m. must coincide with the municipal boundary.

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Annexation 2. Involuntary annexation is the more common method. Township?

North Carolina law does not require the consent of property Both Sunset Beach and Calabash can attempt an owners for involuntary annexation. But, the area must meet annexation. Each of these Townships has a border that is specific requirements: contiguous to Sandpiper Bay and that is a requirement a) A descriptive map of the area must be prepared; under State Law. Each would enjoy the tax revenues available from Sandpiper Bay. The current tax rate in b) a Resolution of Consideration must be passed by the Sunset Beach is 13¢ per hundred dollars of assessed value Township which proposes to annex the area; of the property. (On a home valued at $300,000 the tax bill c) the Township must record a Resolution and the would increase by approximately $380 per year.) description of the area with the Registrar of Deeds of the After a review of the possibilities, the Annexation County and with the Secretary of State of the State of North Committee believes that annexation by Sunset Beach is in Carolina; the best interest of Sandpiper Bay. d) a Public Hearing must be held on the Resolution prior Sunset Beach can provide police protection, public works to its adoption. Generally, any comments made during such services, animal control and other services. a Public Hearing will not have an effect on the outcome of the adoption of the Resolution Sandpiper Bay residents would have a voice in the decisions that will affect the future direction of the Town of All the information is then forwarded to the State Sunset Beach and the beach itself. With annexation also Legislature where a Resolution permitting the annexation is comes the ability to have a say in the future of the passed. community that we call home. What’s the future hold? The expected growth in our area will have a dramatic For Sandpiper Bay the question is not will annexation impact on the character of our area over the next decade occur? But rather when will it occur and by which and we should be able to voice our opinions with respect to that future growth. The appeal of our neighborhood and our property values are tied to our Sunset Beach identity. A positive side of annexation is that our POA would be

relieved of the rsponsibility to maintain the roads in our

development and we would have a few more services

available to us than we now have under county government control. A negative side of course is that we would pay more taxes. While the controls over the use of land and building code enforcement would be assumed by Sunset Beach, there is case law history that indicates the Town could not substantially change the land use regulations and deed restrictions that apply to us as property owners and there is not likely to be any major change from the status quo.

The bottom line In reality there is not much residents can do to prevent annexation. The Annexation Committee members are listed on the Sandpiper Bay web site and would be happy to meet with anyone who might have additional questions about annexation. In the meantime, committee members will continue to monitor events and report to the Board of Directors.

407 Main Street North Myrtle Beach

843-281-2880 (Beside Hoskins Restaurant)

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Hawaiian Vacation: A Blend of Fun and Friends

From Left (row 1), Joe & Barbara Hock, Shirley Kelleher, Dan & Sue Duncan, Tom & Pauline Giordano, Betty & Ron D’Onofrio, Sherry & Nelson Smith, Steven & Claire Mandala, Carol & George Kost, (row 2) Bill & Marge McMakin, John & Linda Ober, Bill & Nancy Horsley, Bill & Joyce James, Henry & Arelene Hernandez, Bob & Linda Schottman, Tom & Helen McCormack, Marty & Wanda Green, Dick & Marge Eby, Marilyn & Bob Eronimous, Margaret & Vince Niland, Ann & Bob Knisley and Pat & Doug Medici. Absent from the photo were Tom Kelleher, Joe & Barbara Fody and Dan & Susan Hudson.

Some of the best ideas originate on the Memorial,” Bob said. “Anyone who golf course, and the Hawaiian trip is no can visit the Memorial without exception. Doug Medici and Joe Hock shedding a tear just doesn’t understand came up with the notion between drives, how much our servicemen gave to shopped it to a few friends and before keep us free.” long 46 Sandpiper Bay friends, George and Carol Kost agree. Said neighbors and relatives signed up to Carol: “We were awestruck by Pearl experience the enchantment of Hawaii. Harbor. You could almost hear the Following the 10-day March cruise planes flying overhead. I noticed the aboard the Norwegian Wind that made eerie silence of the visitors as they port on the islands of Hilo, Kauai, Maui showed respect for the fallen and Kona, as well as Fanning Island (an servicemen. I hope our students learn atoll of Kiribati), the travelers spent about this so we never forget. I liked three days on Oahu. Fanning because it wasn’t There is much to see in Hawaii, and commercialized. Floating in the choosing excursions can be daunting. lagoon was the most relaxing, Moreover, the best sights aren’t always peaceful feeling. The water was so on the highway. Bill & Marge McMakin stand in front clear that I could have read a book Doug and Pat Medici knew from the first of one of the breathtaking waterfalls through it.” along the Maui Road to Hanna. that the only way to see the waterfalls, While the cities in the 50th state mirror canyons and valleys of Kauai is by those of the continental United States, helicopter. They weren’t disappointed. would be a grand place to swim the excursions provided insight into “The flight was awesome, breathtaking among the colorful fish. the Hawaiian history, culture and and beautiful,” Doug said. Tom and Shirley Kelleher signed up traditions. “Our favorite excursion was the for the tubing expedition in Kauai. Nowhere was this more evident than Mokihana Helicopter Tour on Oahu,” The waterway ditches, tunnels and on the island of Oahu. While a few flumes were dug by hand in the early Bob Knisley said. “We had never done th members of the group explored the this before and heard how exciting it 20 century to deliver water to the North Shore on their own, most took would be. It turned out to be everything sugar cane fields. While it was a great the tour arranged by Tom and Helen we expected and more because Ann and adventure, Shirley says people with McCormack. Dressed in a sarong, I had the front seat beside the pilot.” claustrophobia should choose another their Samoan guide introduced himself excursion. Some of the best snorkeling in the world as “Cousin” Harold and explained the happens off the coast of Kona, so it’s not Marilyn Eronimous visited Hawaii 20 greeting implies the belief that all surprising that Dick Eby and Vince years ago; this was Bob’s first trip. people are related. So remember, the Niland decided that Kealakekua Bay “We had two favorite excursions— next time Billy McMakin greets you Fanning Island and the Arizona as “Cousin,” he is acknowledging the

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Hawaiian Vacation

certainty that we all have a common “Sue packed the suitcases and placed ancestor—a concept if universally them in the hall the night before shared has the potential to bring the disembarking the ship. The following people of the world closer to living in morning Dan couldn’t find his shorts. harmony.During the two days spent Ever the perfectionist, Sue strode to with Cousin Harold, the travelers the bed where she had laid out his gained insight into the Samoan clothing. ‘Oh my gawd,’ she cried, ‘I traditions in general and the Polynesian packed them in the suitcase’! culture in particular. The ladies found “Dressed in a shirt and pajama most appealing the fact that Samoa men bottoms, Dan stood in line to catch do the cooking. A visit to the the hotel bus, trying to blend in and look innocent. It was not to be. Vince Polynesian Cultural Center offered the Niland got wind of the facts and chance to interact with the people of greeted him with, “Good morning, Polynesia, experience a luau and attend pajama, Dan!” a spectacular show featuring the Samoan fire dancers. Bob and Linda Schottman summed up the sentiments of most of the Cruising is a good way to travel, but it’s travelers. “We loved every minute of not perfect. There were glitches and our trip—no anniversaries or seasickness among the travelers. Bob birthdays for us, just sharing the trip Knisley shares this story about Dan and A trip to Hawaii is not complete without a with a great group of friends. We Sue Duncan, who along with his sister, visit to the USS Arizona memorial. Betty & thought it was a grand vacation.” Ron D’Onofrio scatter flowers over the ship Sherry, and husband Nelson celebrated that is the last resting place for 1,177 their 40th anniversary on board. crewmen who lost their lives Dec. 7, 1941.

Ladies Book Club

Linda Ladrick led a fascinating discussion of the controversial book “A Million Little Pieces” by James Frey. An Oprah Book Club choice, Frey’s book was 796 Sunset Blvd. N., Sunset Beach, NC 28468 published as non-fiction but a firestorm erupted after [email protected] Frey was accused of fictionalizing aspects of the account www.firstfederal.com of his recovery from drugs and alcohol. Those in attendance engaged in a spirited discussion of how easy it is for anyone to suffer from an addiction and 910-579-8275 • Fax 910-579-8782 Dave Jones the horrendous impact it has on family and friends. Toll Free 800-948-7623 Financial Center Direct Line 910-579-8275 Manager Ladrick shared some unique insights into the benefits of different programs designed to help addicts and participants shared some personal experiences that helped everyone gain new persepctives. All in all – a fascinating discussion. The next discussion will be of Jodi Picoult’s Vanishing May Ladies Luncheon Acts on Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the May 18 Residents Center. Calabash Tavern and Steakhouse

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In the Garden

Gardening Tips

Plant: Soak shrubs thoroughly their growth and bloom. beautiful from now until frost. after p lanting and once a week Fertilize: Fertilize all spring- Cannas, dahlias, and other until they are growing well (be f lowering shrubs and vines tender bulbous and root plant prepared to water all summer). a fter they bloom. Use a 15-15- should be planted outside as

Container-grown vines like 15 fertilizer on deciduous soon as possible.

Clematis, Carolina Jessamine, shrubs and vines and an Elephants Ears, Caladium, and and Wisteria can be planted with azalea/camellia acid fertilizer other tuberous plants can now extreme care. Soak them on evergreen. be planted. thoroughly after planting and Azaleas and Camellias may once a week until they are Prune: Pinch Chrysanthemum develop grotesque swollen growing well. and Dahlia when they are four leaves. This condition is caused to six inches long to make the Plant seed or seedling of annual by a fungus called Leaf Gall plants bushy and strong. This vines like Morning Glory, and is controlled by removing will make them have more Moonflower, Scarlet Runner and disposing of affected flowers. Do not use shears. Bea ns and Passion Flower any leaves. Sprays are ineffective time this month. once the disease is in the leaf. Crape Myrtle: A friend told me It may be unsightly but it is not about a product that will keep Prune: Wait to prune spring- harmful to the plant. our Crape Myrtles from getting flowering evergreen shrubs like that black fungus lots of us had Camellia, Azalea, and Be sure to mulch your shrubs last year. It is also good on a Rhododendron until they have to conserve moisture during the great number of trees and finished blooming. summer months. Do not allow shrubs. It is called: Tree & the mulch to crowd or pack Do not prune spring-flowering Shrub Insect Control, by Bayer. against the lower stems and deciduous shrubs like Weigela One application kiils insects and trunks. This can be damaging and Oakleaf Hydrangea until prevents new infestations. One during the summer. they have finished blooming. application protects for up to 12 Flower Activities for May: months. You can get it at Evergreen shrubs like Buford You can still plant tender WalMart or Lowes. I went Holly may be shaped by flowering annuals like straight and got a bottle. trimming new growth, but avoid Ageratum, Begonia, Coleus, removing all of the new shoots See you in the Garden Geranium, Impatiens, and and cutting into last year’s Betty Barrett Salvia with excellent success. growth. Also plant perennials like Pruning summer-flowering Astilbe, Shasta Daisy, Purple shrubs like Butterfly Bush and Cone Flower, and Rudbeckia. Althaea this month can disturb These plants will bloom and be

Spring Garden Workshop

The Sandpiper Bay Residents Center May 23rd 10:00 – 12:00 Refreshments will be served

We will be having a Master Gardener from the Cooperative Extension as our speaker once again. We will be doing a seed and plant exchange. All are welcome to bring any extra plant cuttings and seeds to share from your garden and indoor plants. Please feel free to bring all your gardening concerns as we will have an expert on hand to answer all your questions.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Arlene Rose

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by Marci Berry Things to do in May 1-28 9th Annual Waccamaw Arts & Crafts 20-21 Blue Crab Festival, Little River Guild Juried Exhibition, Burroughs 21 Port of Wilmington Maritime Day & Chapin Art Museum Festival, 11-5 4 NC Symphony, 8 PM Kenan 24-26 “1776” Theatre of the Republic, Auditorium, UNCW Conway 4-7 Coastal Classic Celebrity Golf 21 Eddie Miles, Salute to Elvis, Tournament, Landfall Country Club, Alabama Theater Wilmington 26-29 Waterway Art Assoc. Spring 5 First Friday Family Jass Festival, Show, Sunset River Gallery, Free Airlie Gardens 27-28 Orange Street Arts Festival, 10-5 6 20th Annual Rivertown Jazz & Blues Between Front & 2nd St., Festival, 3 PM, Conway Wilmington 13 Beach Music Blast, Silver Coast 27-29 Red, White & Blue Salute to Winery, 11-6 Veterans, Brookgreen Gardens 19 Folk Music at Airlie Gardens 29 Southport Heritage Day 17-20 “1776” Theatre of the Republic, Conway

Diners’ Club Forty-seven Sandpiper Bay residents attended the first

Diners’ Club event. The restaurants chosen by our hosts

for this evening were as follows: Host #1 Arlene & Clint Rose – Chianti South (Italian) Host #2 Betty & Ralph Osborne –

Tomo (Japanese)

Host #3 Margie & Harry Lawrence – recommendations from the restaurants they visited. Chianti South (Italian) “Our first dinner was a huge success,” said Clint Rose. Host #4 Carol & George Kost – “We made many new friends and enjoyed different Twin Lakes (Steak/Seafood) cuisines.” Host #5 Susan & Bill McDonald – The next Dinner will be held on May 5th. Anyone Café Latte (International) wishing to join the Diners Club can contact Clint at Everyone returned to the Residents Center for coffee (910) 575-3219. You do not have to be a couple to join and dessert and to share their experiences and the Diners Club.

“Kelly’s Green Grass” Lawn Cutting Service Kelly Bane 647 Sandpiper Bay Dr. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 910 575 4345 / 910 547 3002 Or E-Mail: [email protected] Cuttings: $25

Edging from $15

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Jackie’s Recipe Box

Cream Cheese Vegetable Squares Broccoli Slaw

Makes 20 squares 1 bag of broccoli slaw mix Prep: 10 min. Bake 12 min. Chill 2 hrs. 1 red onion, chopped ½ lb. of crisp cooked bacon 1-8 oz. pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls 1 cup raisins 1-8 oz. pkg. 1/3 less fat cream cheese-room

temp. Dressing: ½ c. light mayo 1 cup Miracle Whip 1 envelope Ranch dry salad dressing mix ½ c. sugar 1 cup Broccoli Slaw Mix 2 Tbs. vinegar 1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Cheddar Cheese Fry bacon; crumble. Mix with Press crescent roll dough in to a 13 x9 in. baking broccoli, onion, raisins and the dish. Press perforations to seal.Bake at 350 dressing mix. Refrigerate until

degrees for 12 min. or until golden. DO NOT flavors blend. over bake. COOL Stir together cream cheese, mayo and dry dressing mix; spread over cooled crust.

Sprinkle with broccoli slaw, and top with

cheese. Cover and chill for at least 2 hrs.

Cut into squares before serving.

Kathy Quinn is introducing her new neighbors on Waterfront Dining the Bay. Open 5 p.m.

14 Causeway Drive Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina 28469 910-579-7838 Reservations for 6 or more

Live Music-Check Dates

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The Sandpiper Bay Community

extends deepest sympathies to Gary & Joanne Orendorf. Gary’s mother, Ruby Jean Buckel Orendorf, passed away April 14th,

after a brief illness. Sandpiper Sentinel is the official publication of the Sandpiper Bay Property Owners Association Marian Magri Eulogy

th Co-editors A beautiful memorial was held, April 9 for Marian Magri. Her daughter, Beth, wrote a Linda Townsend touching letter of memories of her Mom during 575-0497 this special time of the year. Marian always [email protected] made the Easter holiday a wonderful memory. Marcia Glynn Beth closed her eulogy with “We want to thank 575-6746 you for all the prayers and support these last [email protected] several days. You held us up when we couldn’t stand alone. Your love surrounded us Contributing Writers: as Mom passed from this life to the next. And Bob Eronimous as she took her final breaths, she saw the Karen Joseph face of God and smiled. She couldn’t have given us any greater gift of faith. She Angela Nicholson reaffirmed our belief that Jesus died for our Margaret Niland sins so we could have eternal life. So in the Marvin Pethtal words of my favorite CD by Third Day, ‘Rise Phyllis Roche up my friends for this is not the end.’ And give Clint Rose Glory to God for he is Good!” Photographers: Jackie Headman Paul Nicholson Kathy Quinn Summer is Coming! Herb Wheelock And that means more visitors to our community. Please remember that we have a beautiful pool area and Residents Center that our visitors love to use.That’s a good We’re on the Web! thing. See us at: www.sandpiperbayhoa.com But as residents we have a responsibility to our neighbors. Please remember the following important rules: o Visitors must be accompanied by a resident whenever using our facilities. Advertisements appearing in the Sandpiper Sentinel do not o Children under age 16 absolutely must be accompanied by constitute an endorsement by an adult or they may be asked to leave the facility for their the Sandpiper Bay own safety. Property Association Board of Directors. Let’s be considerate of each other.

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Happy “May” Birth day

02 Mike McLean 17 Marcia Glynn 03 Monty Ahlum 18 Sharon Cooksey 04 Fran Hecht 20 Bob Stern 08 Pat Medici 22 Phil Fagans 11 Betty D’Onofrio 24 Pat Hamrick 14 Gary Orendorf 30 Angela Nicholson 14 Pam Silberman 31 Sue Duncan 16 Lori Marra

SBMGA by Ron Yuricek On April 22-23, the first Member-Member tournament of Gary Pollock in third place. Preparations are already 2006 was ‘wet and wild’. The tournament was shortened to underway for the Member-Guest tournament on May 20- 27 holes as rain and lightning tested the patience of the 21 where the format will be 2-man best ball. participants. The Piper-Bay Division winners were the team At the May 2 Quarterly General Meeting and dinner, some of John Wilkes and Jim Wiseman, followed in second place unique items will be addressed. With the significant by Lou Zotter and Jeff Smith, and in a third place playoff, improvement in the condition of the golf course, the Bill Calhoun and Bill Sarkisian defeated Dick Cross and SBMGA membership will be considering implementing Don Baker. In this point-quota tournament, the team of Jack an ‘Adopt-A-Hole’ program that would have SBMGA Dobson and Ron Donley scored an amazing 32 points to win volunteers filling fairway divots and fixing ball marks on the Bay-Sand Division. The team of Don Moore and Bill greens 2-3 times a week, thus continuing to improve the Spellicy finished second followed by John Hannigan and condition of our course. Additionally, the membership will decide if they want to initiate an informal Thursday evening 9-hole twilight game from May through August. Twenty-four SBMGA members will be participating in the First Brunswick Mortgage ‘Battle of the Sexes’ on April 29 in a match play competition against the Piperettes. The SBMGA team, although confident, does not underestimate the ü Cash-Outs Experience competition and are looking forward to a fun day. ü Interest Only Dedication ü Fixed Rate ü ARM’s Accessibility ü 100% Loans ü Stated Income

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Playing with the Sandpiper Bay "DRAGONS" Joe Hock 120-2 Causeway Drive had a HOLE-IN-ONE on the 13th Hole at Black Bear Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 th Vince GC, on Thursday, April 20 . Also, Kudos to our Referrals Appreciated Supreme Dragon, Paul Tessein, and his crew!! Bacchi 1-866-575-6252 Office 910-352-6562 Mobile

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Board of Directors Meeting April 27, 2006 Unfinished Business Management Reports · Service Technician hired for maintenance at pool · SamScape and Residents Center. Not to exceed 8 hours a Pool Plantings Proposal tabled pending budget week unless approved by Board. reviews. Committee Reports · Covenant Violation Process and Committee · Transition Committee Need to update policy on fines and follow NC Recommended changes to Covenants & Bylaws law on violation process. Additional work needs are undergoing legal review before filing with to be done to align document with NC law. Brunswick County. A decision will be made as to · Financial Report the distribution of the changes to the residents. Balance - $209,165.00. Budget Committee will · Alliance of Brunswick County Property Owners review the budget. There is a discrepancy in Association the amount of money returned from Chicora. Approval given for an email to be sent to residents · Developer Report asking them to sign a petition against the Hugo Nu Last house will be completed by June 1st. Dump. There is no plan to build additional homes. · Ad Hoc Annexation Committee North Star Corporation still has not notified Sunset Beach has submitted a petition to the State Centex as to status of Phase VI. A firm time Legislature to annex Sandpiper Bay. It should be line on the reelection of entire board will be voted on in May. established within 60 days of sale of last home. · Lifestyle Committee Tennis Court Equipment Treasury - $1779.89 · A request was made for additional Tennis Activities: Court equipment. This request was sent back Spring Fling, April 22nd; Memorial Day Party; to the Lifestyle Committee. Sandpiper Angels street captains are distributing information. Palms Odd & unusual plants · Architectural Review Committee Met prior to Board of Directors Meeting and Weeping Trees Japanese Maples approved several applications. · Insurance Committee Proposals from various companies are being solicited and reviewed. HUGHES & HUGHES · Communications Committee Approval was given to purchase a color laser Call for Appointment printer for the Residents Center. Discussion of Bobby & Donna Hughes printing privileges has been sent back to the (910) 287-3810 Communications Committee. 2520 Ash Little River Road Ash, NC 28240

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Roberds Becomes Property Manager for Sandpiper Bay Community

Early this year the Board of Directors and working for Abbott Enterprises. Early Board should be able to relax and make secured the services of a new property on in my interview process, I learned about policy decisions rather than spending management company. Abbott Enterprises the growth in this region and the time on day-to-day operations. We will has an excellent reputation and is anticipated growth in the region. do this by gaining trust with the expanding into our area. Brunswick and Horry Counties should community that we can answer Alan Roberds is a new Abbott employee continue to grow and our business will questions, can be responsive and can get but has a great deal of experience. He grow with it. things done. graciously accepted an opportunity to sit I also took a close look at Abbott Sentinel: Are there any unique down and discuss both his background and Enterprises and checked a few references challenges you’ve faced at previous his vision for our community. The Sentinel from some people in our industry that I communities? thanks Alan for his time and his insight. trust. I found a dedicated, growing, and I think that most situations and The following is our interview: committed company that is respected by challenges have been unique. I’ve found Sentinel: How did you gain experience in both its clients and its employees. a way to reduce the amount of spending this position? Sentinel: Have you had a chance to get for one community by getting a loan. q Graduate School at North Carolina familiar with our property? If so, what They actually will spend less over a 10- State University was your first impression? year period paying principal and interest. q Masters Degree in Parks, Recreation I love the look of Sandpiper Bay and the & Tourism Management, minor in way the community is maintained. I really Sentinel: Our community has grown Public Administration like the Residents Center and the pool. over the years and growth generally Pools and “clubhouses” in Raleigh all seem brings change and challenge. Do you q Assistant Manager & Recreation generic now compared to the one at have any advice for our residents? Director at Lake Royale, Franklin Sandpiper Bay. County, NC, later General Manager My general advice to residents is to My first impression when I visited the enjoy the community. This includes q Supervised the private police chief, the community in December was that the lots understanding that the Board may not maintenance staff supervisor, plus 5- and homes are well maintained. It is a always make the decision that you feel 15 staff in administration & summer bonus to be able to focus on restrictions is best. I’ve seen people get really upset recreation like the type of “for sale” signs and over some minor differences that cause q Community Manager for a company garbage containers, rather than worrying friendships to suffer. Why would in Raleigh, NC (where I learned more about the grass (or lack of it) that you find someone ruin a friendship or enjoyment about working with communities, in so many areas. My first impression: of a home over something like the color volunteer leaders, owners and Neat and well-maintained. the walls the Residents Center is vendors) Sentinel: What are your immediate painted? I’ve seen this happen and it is q combined working experience – 9 priorities for this first year with us as truly unfortunate. years. Community Manager? Enjoy the community. If you receive a That’s a little bit about my career history The number one priority is excellent letter from me because of a real or and education, but there are many more service. That includes exceeding the perceived covenant violation, try not to experiences that have prepared me for this expectations of the Board and owners of agonize over it. I’ve found that many of work. This business requires a lot of what I and Abbott Enterprises do. In these either have a good explanation or interpersonal skills, and you could say that particular, we want to take some of the can be solved effortlessly. Please pick I’ve been learning that from the day I was load off the Board of Directors. Your up the phone and call us or send an e- born. It also requires good organizational Board is extremely dedicated, committed, mail. My e-mail address is: skills which I have to constantly force and active. This is a good thing, but the [email protected] and myself to learn. It is a life-long educational our phone number is: 1-866-354-4682. process to learn these types of skills and I Enjoy the see this experience as ongoing training that community. If you happens every day. see something that is Sentinel: How did you decide to come to broken or wrong, work in this area of the country? please give us a call. I’m not sure I need to answer this question. Chances are that we It seems that the majority of people in either have an Sandpiper Bay decided to come to this area explanation or did not from somewhere else. If I had not accepted know a problem this job, the better question would be “Why existed. did you not go to that area to work?” Besides all the benefits of living here, I did have to make a choice about working here

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When the community needed “A Few Good Men” to paint the Sandpiper Bay Drive bridge railings, Jim Creighton, Dick Cross, Dick Eby, Jim Delaney, Bruce Holtzbach, Bernie Fowler, Reminder: Now is the time Bill Lewis, Steve Logan, Dean Montgomery, Don Moore, Otto Nelke, Lee Parker, Lloyd to think about articles or Perry and J.J. Whalen volunteered. Vince pictures for the next Niland, who helped organize the workday, edition. We welcome your missed the January 12 paint party, but he did input and suggestions. clean and prep the railing earlier that week. Sunset Village provided six gallons of paint and brushes, Dean Montgomery brought the rollers, Dick Cross brought the tools and Bill Lewis brought the “libation”. Thanks to all for a job well done.

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