The Changing Tides of Ocean Ridge Meet the Mahoneys

The Changing Tides of
Ocean Ridge
A publication for members of ORMA
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Meet the Mahoneys
Owners of OR’s 500th Completed Home
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
Message From the
President
3
Editor’s Note
4
Nominating and
Election Schedule
5
Real Estate Market
Update
6
Valentine Dance
7
Wisemans’ 50th
Anniversary
8
ASC Updated
Statistics
9
Plantation Gardens
10
Access & Safety
10
Let’s Wine a Little
11
Facilities
12
Fantasy Football
14
R & R Handbook
Amendments
15
New Neighbor
17
Activities
Committee
17
Turkish Odyssey
18
Ladies’ Marathon
Bridge
20
An important milestone has been
reached in Ocean Ridge: the
500th home was completed for
Mary Ann and Mike Mahoney at
6598 Longwater Court.
Surprisingly, the couple never
realized they were in the
spotlight. The January
Newsletter profiled Ocean
Ridge’s first homeowners, while
this month the honors go to the
Mahoneys and home number
500. Many of our friends and
family ask how many homes are
included in our community. It’s nice to know we can rattle off an easily remembered
number.
Last October, Mary Ann and Mike moved into their new Shreve & Lackey built brick home
on Longwater Court. They only have to look out their front windows to remind themselves
that they’re truly in the South. On their corner are several impressive palm trees that look
like they’ve been growing there for many years. Even so, the palms were recently frosted
with a bit of icy slush, just to remind the Mahoneys what they’re missing in the North. The
bookcases around their mantel and fireplace showcase favorite mementos from their life in
Pennsylvania. Family tributes are proudly displayed from Bethlehem Steel, Mack Truck, and
a particular memento from connections to the world of football during Mike’s time at
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
The couple moved from Wescosville, Pennsylvania (near Allentown). Mike’s career with
Mack Truck spans 38 years. Mack has recently been incorporated into Volvo Trucks North
America, and Mike was reassigned to Greensboro, where he is currently employed. On
weekends he eagerly returns to enjoy the Mahoneys’ new home and to play golf.
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Meet the Mahoneys (continued)
During past vacations and visits to Myrtle Beach, and through a friend in Little River, Mary
Ann and Mike were introduced to several golf centered communities. The friend kept
asking, ―Have you looked at Ocean Ridge?‖ (Of course, we know the ending).
They purchased a lot and returned to Pennsylvania, telling one of their sons that they had
big news - a surprise for the family. They had purchased a lot in Ocean Ridge. Almost at
the same time, their son replied that he had a special surprise of his own. Mary Ann and
Mike would soon have their first grandchild. The day turned into a double dose of
happiness all around.
The Mahoneys’ ongoing dream was that they might move to the coast with its abundance of
golf courses and beaches. Mike is the avid golfer and Mary Ann likes nothing better than to
read a book at the beach. Their three children and five grandchildren remain in
Pennsylvania, but everyone is looking forward to time at the new house and fun at the
beach. We express a heartfelt welcome to the Mahoneys and the 500th Ocean Ridge
home.
Sue Gehris
Staff Writer
The Changing Tides of Ocean Ridge
Please send all articles and submissions via email to e-newsletter@ormaonline.org .
Deadline for submissions: 15th of the month.
Editor
Carol Weaver
Staff Photographers
Linda Anderson
Sue Gehris
Andrea Mitchell
Editorial Consultants
Mary Connolly
John Pannullo
Staff Writers
Bill Bonnington
Mike Dailey
Mary K. Donahue
Sue Gehris
Joe James
John Pannullo
Carl Schuster
Mary Wayne
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Message From the President
With the holidays now behind us, we can all settle in and wait for the warm weather
to return. The ORMA Board held its first meeting of the New Year on January 12,
which included all the committee chairs as well as the board members. As you can
imagine, with many new people involved, much time was spent getting everyone
caught up with past board and committee actions. The committees are all set and
staffed and are now fully functioning. There are still a few ―slots‖ available on
various committees, so if anyone would like to get involved, please call the chair of
the committee you would like to join and let him or her know of your interest.
On January 24, the current board’s first Town Hall Meeting was held in the Plantation Club. There were over
100 property owners in attendance, of which about 10% were newcomers to Ocean Ridge. The new board
and committee chairs were introduced and the new property owners recognized. Selective committee reports
were made to update everyone on our current financial situation, the results of the Changing Tides newsletter
survey, future work being scheduled by Property Maintenance and the schedule set by the Nominating
Committee for the 2011 board election. The second half of the meeting was conducted as an open forum with
the board and committee chairs responding to questions from the floor. Many of the questions concerned the
Beach House and plans for the gate/guard house on Old Georgetown Road. At the conclusion of the meeting
a social hour was held to provide an opportunity for more informal discussions on a one to one basis. Thus far
the feedback has been very positive, and we believe those in attendance enjoyed the format and found this to
be a very informative meeting. Our next Town Hall Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 6, at
6:30 p.m. in the Plantation Club.
Collections from this year’s annual assessment are coming in at about the same pace as in previous years.
ORMA is in excellent financial condition, but we do depend on timely payments of the assessment in order to
meet our obligations and to be able to proceed with our plans for the year. If you have not already remitted
your dues, you are urged to do so. All assessments that have not been paid by February 1 are considered
delinquent. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Gail Miller, Property Owner Liaison,
at 910-287-5656, and she will be happy to assist you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a board member or committee chair (see the last page of
the newsletter for contact information). We will be happy to answer your questions. This goes a long way to
curbing rumors that start from misinformation.
Doug MacDonald
President
Happy
Valentine’s Day
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Editor’s Note
If you are a regular reader of The Changing Tides of Ocean Ridge, and if you took the opportunity to review the
results of our reader survey last October, you may have noticed that we have begun to implement some changes in
response to those results. We appreciate our readers’ participation in the survey – it is the best way to get your
honest assessment about whether this newsletter meets your needs.
Shortly after the survey was finalized, our editorial board, consisting of Mary Connolly, John Pannullo, John Powers
and myself, met to determine how the newsletter should change in response to what our readers told us. The
editorial board collectively sets the course for the newsletter, resolves editorial concerns, keeps the newsletter on
track, and also proofreads the issue each month before it is distributed.
What we learned from the survey results was that the business of ORMA is the number one interest of our
readers. It was also clear that most of our readers are interested in learning about new neighbors, Ocean Ridge
Golf and other Ocean Ridge sports. Human interest, lifestyle and other articles centered around Ocean Ridge and
its property owners also appeal to a significant majority of our readers.
As a result, we are including more articles from the ORMA committees, increasing the number of new neighbor
articles, and focusing on sports within Ocean Ridge. We will continue to develop special features that highlight the
activities and interests of our property owners. When time and space permit, we will also provide information on
local activities outside our gates, such as the North Carolina Oyster Festival.
We also learned that our readers want more news about the developer and progress in the newer neighborhoods,
more information about the local real estate market, and more information about the Ocean Ridge golf courses.
This month, we have included an analysis, provided by real estate professional John Mohr, that discusses the
current state of the real estate market in Brunswick County (page 6). We likely will include similar articles from
time to time. In this issue we are also updating building statistics within Ocean Ridge (page 9). We will include
similar updates on a quarterly basis.
With regard to news about developer progress and the Ocean Ridge golf courses, we encourage both entities to
communicate more with property owners. We welcome the opportunity to publish such information as they may
provide us.
Readers indicated they want fewer lengthy articles and fewer items without a focus relevant to Ocean Ridge. In
response, we have reduced the length of our stories, which has given us the opportunity to provide more variety
within each issue. We will keep our focus on news about what is going on in or around Ocean Ridge.
The survey provided some great story ideas; for instance, articles about the history of Ocean Ridge, volunteers
within the community, ―Meet the Staff,‖ gardening information, and property owners’ talents and interests. We
plan to incorporate these ideas into upcoming features.
Thank you again for providing the feedback that will help us improve the newsletter.
Carol Weaver
Editor
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ORMA Board Nominating and Election Schedule
The next ORMA Board election will be held at the Annual Property Owners Meeting scheduled for September
24, 2011. At that time three members will be elected, each for a three-year term.
The nominating process will commence during the first week of February. The complete nominating process
schedule is:
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Week of February 1 – Introductory article regarding the process for inclusion in the February Changing
Tides and ORMA Online
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Week of March 1 – Solicitation of nominees
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Week of June 26 – Slate finalized
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Week of August 1 – Ballots mailed
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September 24 – Election
The above schedule will also be posted to ORMA Online. Periodic updates of the election process will be
included in future issues of The Changing Tides as well as on ORMA Online.
To be eligible to serve as a board member, all assessments and any other associated unit costs must be
completely paid and up to date. In addition, when developing a slate of candidates, the Nominating Committee
will take into consideration qualities including experience, expertise, past HOA service, availability to attend
meetings and Ocean Ridge community involvement, especially at the committee level. Each nominee will be
requested to complete a one page informational form.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination or election process, please contact Bob Fatzinger, Carole
Schuster, or Frank Burianek. Contact information for the committee is available at ORMA Online at
Nominating Committee.
Bob Fatzinger
Chair, Nominating Committee
ARE YOU A NEW RESIDENT IN OCEAN RIDGE?
HAS SOMEONE NEW MOVED INTO YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD?
The Welcome Committee would like to contact all new residents in our
community. Our volunteers have a packet full of community and local
information. If you are new or know of someone new to Ocean Ridge,
please send us an email at: linnypr8@atmc.net.
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Real Estate Market Update
I am a resident property owner in Ocean Ridge and have been a real estate professional in the area for
about eight years. I specialize in Ocean Ridge homes and home sites, beach homes and Intracoastal
Waterway properties. In trying to provide a candid market snapshot, I will focus on current values, the
new real estate tax assessment and a forecast of when our market might improve. These are the
questions I am most frequently asked. The information I provide here is based on sales data from the
Multiple Listing Service and my experience, and does not include properties sold or represented by
Coastal Communities.
The local real estate segment hit hardest by the weak economy has been home sites in Brunswick
County. At the current level of annual sales there are about 40 years of inventory available. What else
is contributing to the sharp decline in prices? The answer is foreclosures (bank owned properties that
are being liquidated at low prices) and short sales (where owners sell at less than they owe the bank).
Short sales usually require the sellers to bring money to the closing table or work out a settlement with
the bank for the repayment of any deficit over a number of years. Brunswick County ranks in the top
ten North Carolina counties in the number of foreclosures.
In 2010, property values continued to fall, foreclosures rose, and even the lowest interest rates in 50
years seemed to have little positive effect on the property values. In 2011, expect the foreclosures to
continue and sales activity to increase, since prices will remain low and interest rates may start to rise.
In Ocean Ridge, we have about eight years of home site inventory available and this has obviously created
a buyer’s market. Besides inflated inventories, (30 homes and 157 home sites currently on the market),
the foreclosures and short sales are pushing the market values of pre-owned home sites downward,
providing sale prices at discounts of 50% to 60% from the original property values. Of the 157 preowned home sites currently on the market, 59 are offered for sale at under $100,000 (37%), and 90 are
offered for under $130,000 (57%). Twenty-two property-owner held home sites sold in 2010 for a
median price of $107,000. This is a roll back to 2002 pricing. Ultimately, these prices affect the values of
existing homes as well, since the valuation of the land is a major component of any appraisal or tax
assessed value. This has been particularly true in Ocean Ridge, where home prices are off 15% to 20%
due to reduced lot value. Five homes sold in 2010 at a median sales price of $475,000, reflecting the
buyers’ desire to spend less.
The new county tax assessments will be mailed in March and are expected to show substantial
reductions in the land valuations, which will reduce the overall assessed value of homes. Real estate
taxes should remain about the same, however, since we expect the tax rate per $100 will be increased
to offset the reduced tax values in the county.
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Real Estate Market (continued)
I am often asked what the best course of action is, given current market conditions. I would say to refrain
from selling at this time if you can afford to continue to carry the property and if you can delay your move
for three years or so.
No one has a crystal ball concerning when prices will start to recover, but I believe for Ocean Ridge it could
be two to three more years for homes and seven or eight years for home sites. The primary factors will be
an improved national economy, with job growth and a sustained increase in sales, providing a substantial
reduction in inventory. The good news is the Baby Boomers are just starting to retire and will be coming
south. We still live in the premier golf and beach community in Brunswick County, and the demand for our
properties will be there.
John R. Mohr
Join us for an Evening of Fun to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Valentine Dance at Tamer’s Sunday, February 13th, at 6:30 p.m.
DJ Richard Hubble will provide dance music from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Cash Bar with Happy Hour Prices ALL NIGHT
draft beer $1.50 - wine $4.00 per glass
Large Antipasto Salad w/Balsamic & Ranch Dressing
Italian Tortellini Salad
Assorted Wraps and Sub Sandwiches
Dessert
Chips & Salsa - set out later in the evening
$18.00 per person
Please make your check out to ORMA
and drop it off at Gail Miller's office next to Tamer’s
no later than February 4th. Your check is your reservation.
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The Wisemans Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary
Don and Gwen Wiseman, of Windsor Circle,
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary December 17.
They spent their anniversary and the Christmas holidays
with family in San Diego, where their daughter Julie
resides. In addition to Julie, her husband and two boys
(Lucas, aged seven, and Justin, five), the Wisemans’ son
Marc joined them from Connecticut, along with his wife
and eleven-year-old son, Bradley.
The celebration was even more exceptional because
the entire family was together for the first time in three
years. The cousins had a wonderful time reacquainting
themselves with one another.
Gwen and Don have known each other since they were
in seventh grade together. Gwen grew up in New
Oxford, Pennsylvania, which is located near Gettysburg. Don lived a few miles outside of town. Don likes to
claim that Gwen is a city girl, while he is just a bumpkin.
The Wisemans’ relationship grew out of the foundation of friendship, and the couple did not begin dating one
another until their senior year in high school. In response to the question, ―When did you realize you were
more than just friends,‖ Don said it struck him while they were separated for college.
Gwen attended the nursing program at the University of Pennsylvania. Don, who started college a year later,
went to Gettysburg College. The two married during Don’s senior year at Gettysburg.
―I wanted a Christmas wedding,‖ Gwen said, ―but all the groomsmen were Don’s fraternity brothers, so we had
to have the wedding before everyone left for the winter break.‖
Don actually attended a class in criminology only a few hours before the wedding. ―That was real dedication to
school,‖ Gwen observed.
After being married for only a month, Don ended up in Gettysburg’s student infirmary with pneumonia. Gwen
explained that it had been an unusually snowy winter, with one storm almost preventing her from driving the 20
miles from her job in time to be home for her wedding.
After Don graduated from college, he spent 16 weeks in Newport, Rhode Island, attending the Naval Officer
Candidate School. Gwen joined him in Newport once he received his permanent assignment to a ship based out
of Newport. While Don’s ship was stationed in the Mediterranean for six months, Gwen and two other Navy
wives, one with an 18 month old baby, headed to the area as well. They traveled throughout the region, putting
over 10,000 miles on a Nash Rambler station wagon, meeting their husbands wherever they put into port.
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Wisemans’ 50th Anniversary (continued)
Following his ship assignment, Don spent three years teaching at the Naval OCS, a job he considers the most
significant part of his career. After five years with the Navy, Don had various manufacturing jobs before
becoming CEO of a company in New Hampshire that manufactured telescoping steering columns and other
automotive parts. For 15 years of their married life, Don traveled on business weekly from New Jersey to
various locations, missing just one weekend at home in all that time.
Gwen worked part time in home care nursing for 35 years while the family lived in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
Connecticut and New Jersey.
The Wisemans enjoy traveling. They vacationed frequently in Hilton Head, Palm Springs, California and for ten
consecutive years in Kauai, Hawaii.
Speaking of the time shared with family during the holidays, celebrating their anniversary, Christmas and New
Years, Gwen said, ―The good times were enjoyed by all, especially by Don and me!‖
Carol Weaver
Editor
Updated statistics for Ocean Ridge as of December 31:
500 Certificates of Occupancy had been issued within Ocean Ridge inception to date.
14 homes were under construction.
Plans for two homes were being reviewed, and another five were in the conceptual
review stage.
Eight homes had been approved by the ASC, but ground had not yet been broken.
Architectural Standards Committee
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Winter in the Plantation Gardens
We had to cancel at least four Monday workdays in December and January due to the extremely cold weather.
On the last cancelled Monday, it was raining and sleeting. It is impossible to do anything when it’s really cold
because the ground is frozen and you can’t dig or rototill. The water is also turned off. Working in the garden is
supposed to be fun (it’s not a job), so we go when the weather is bearable and we can accomplish something.
Normally we would already have the fruit trees pruned, but if they are pruned when it’s freezing, some damage
to the trees may occur, and we do not want that. We hope we will be able to get the trimming done by the end
of January. Then it’s time to cut back the grapevines. Some people take the grapevine cuttings and make
beautiful wreaths out of them. We had the best grapes we’ve ever had this past year, and hope to have the same
abundance and quality this year.
We will be starting seeds in the greenhouse in addition to growing seedlings we purchase from retailers. We
have a thermostat-controlled heater inside the greenhouse, which keeps an even temperature inside all day and
night. We also purchased some grow lights and heating pads to use for crops in the community garden. The
water inside is turned off, so anyone growing things in there has to take water with them. As soon as it’s safe
and we don’t have to worry about frozen pipes, we will turn the water back on.
There are a few things growing in the community garden, but I don’t know how long they will last. There are
some small heads on the broccoli and cabbage plants, but they are too small to pick now. Everything else looks
pretty bad because of the cold weather. If it would warm up they might rebound, but that’s not a sure thing.
Spring is coming – think warm thoughts.
Frankie Neal
Plantation Gardens
Access & Safety Committee Needs Volunteers
The Access & Safety Committee is seeking new members specifically from the Brookshire and Sedgefield neighborhoods.
There are currently no committee members who are property owners in either of these neighborhoods.
We are also looking for someone to chair the Neighborhood Watch sub-committee. This is an exciting position that
directly supports the safety of all residents.
Our mission statement is on-line at the ORMA website. Please contact Greg Lipscomb at access@ormaonline.org to
join the committee.
Greg Lipscomb
Chair, Access & Safety Committee
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Let’s Wine a Little - Pape Loses Red Wine Throw Down!
I decided to try a little different twist on my usual blind tasting. I invited three couples to join Josie and me for
a ―Red Wine Throw Down.‖ Any red wine from any vintage, price point and region was eligible. Barbara and
Charlie Augone, Deb MacFarlane and Greg Lipscomb, and Lori and Bill Bonnington showed up with their
choice of wine in a brown paper bag. It was an interesting picture for sure. Bobby Flay was not present. The
decision to decant or not to decant was up to each couple. Everyone did. We scored and ranked the wines as
usual. This wasn’t a competition, but knowing my guests as I do, the top wine was getting bragging rights - at
least until the next tasting.
I needed a battle plan. I figured this could be a California Zinfandel night given what I know about the
preferences of the couples. They all were experienced winos and stayed true to their palates. In the past they
had expressed that one of their favorite red wines available for good value was Zinfandel. It’s a big bold wine.
I thought Lori and Bill might be a wild card and grab a California Cabernet Sauvignon instead. Both are single
grape varietal wines. I figured I’d try a completely different approach with a blended wine. I picked a
Chateaunuef du Pape (CNDP). Chateaunuef du Pape is both a place and a style of wine. It’s a blended wine
made from up to 13 different grapes from the southern Rhone area of France. The Grenache and Syrah grapes
predominate in Chateaunuef du Pape. It is a spicy, peppery dry red wine that is just superb with red meats and
hearty sauces. I’ve made several converts to it. This wine can meet the challenge and stand out in a ―Throw
Down!‖
Chateaunuef du Pape roughly translates to ―new home of the pope.‖ In 1308 Pope Clement V moved the
papacy to the city of Avignon. Things weren’t going so well for the pope in Rome. He needed to get out of
town for a while. Clement V and several subsequent popes were big wine lovers. They planted new vines and
varietals for the papal wines. Many years later, the region was proclaimed the Chateaunuef du Pape AOC,
formalizing the rules of production and the style of the wine. All CNDP’s have a distinctive emblem on the
bottle. Only wines produced to the standard of Chateaunuef du Pape made with grapes from the AOC can
have this emblem on the bottle. I’ve included a picture of the CNDP bottle for you to see.
We all had a great time, but my guesses were completely wrong. No one brought a Zinfandel or a Cabernet
Sauvignon. What they did bring were great wines. The Bonningtons won with their magnificent 2006 Two
Hands Bella’s Garden Barossa Valley Australian Shiraz. A smidgen behind was Barb and Charlie’s superb 2005
Rubicon Estate Cuvee Rutherford Meritage. Deb and Greg brought a great 2003 Duboeuf Pretige Julienas
Beaujolais. It was the best Beaujolais I have ever had. Bummer - my 2004 Clos des Papes CNDP was slightly
corked. It had a slight off-nose when I opened it. It was evident by the damaged cork. I hoped it would get
better after decanting and breathing for an hour. It was good but should have been great. Pape and I took it
on the chin. Oh well, there is always next time.
I don’t think you will find these wines locally but they are available online. Here are the wine bottle and CNDP
cork photos. Following are the tasting results:
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Let’s Wine a Little (continued)
Wine
Rank
Score
2006 Two Hands Bella's Garden Barossa Valley Shiraz (Bonnington)
1
A-
2005 Rubicon Estate Cuvee Rutherford (Augone)
2
B+
2003 Prestige Julienas Beaujolais (MacFarlane & Lipscomb)
3
B
2004 Clos des Papes Chateaunuef du Pape (James)
4
B
As always, please contact me at wineguy@ormaonline.org with your comments or ideas.
Joe James
Wine Commentator
Facilities Report
Plantation Clubhouse – Pool Furniture Sales
I am pleased to report that with the exception of a couple of tables and lounge chairs, all pool furniture was
sold to a neighboring community in December or to property owners during our sale January 8. The
majority of money will be used to offset the expense of new furniture.
Indoor Pool Renovation
Renovation of the indoor pool is scheduled to begin March 7 with an estimated completion date of April 11.
During this period the indoor pool and all amenities surrounding the pool – steam room, sauna, and whirlpool – will
be closed.
The schedule is as follows:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Drain Pool and Whirlpool, Allow Wood Surfaces to Fully Dry
Prepare and Paint Ceiling and Beams
Refinish Indoor Pool with Epoxy Finish
Paint Walls and Walkway
Curing Time
The indoor pool renovation involves multiple suppliers and numerous steps. Our primary objective is to
ensure all work is done properly and sufficient time is allowed for everything to dry or cure. While every
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Facilities Report (continued)
effort will be made to reduce the time required to complete the work, allowing ample time for the paint to cure
adequately is a must, and the pool area will not reopen until we are confident we can do so.
Beach House Spring Cleaning
Just in time for Easter, the Beach House will receive some TLC after the long, dreary winter. Toward the end of
March, the interior walls will get a fresh coat of paint and touchup will be done to some of the trim and ceilings.
During the first week in April, we have another contractor scheduled to clean the upholstery and bring the
flooring back to life with a good cleaning and buffing. The final step will be to clean the windows inside and out.
While some of this work is underway, it may be necessary to close the Beach House for a few days, and you will
be notified via ORMA Communications.
In addition to the above projects and those summarized in the December and January newsletters, we have also
scheduled one-time smaller projects or maintenance work:

Beach House – installation of a surge protector

Beach House – conversion to multi-functional thermostats
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Plantation Clubhouse – resealing of tiles throughout the facility

Plantation Clubhouse – quarterly carpet cleaning
We have a lot of work scheduled as we kick off 2011. Every effort will be made to minimize closing specific
areas, but in many cases we have no other option. Please be patient while work is underway.
Thank you.
Phyl O’Connor
Ocean Ridge Speaker’s Series – Mark Your Calendar
Dr. Edward Pruden, Brunswick County Superintendent of Schools – an Ocean Ridge
neighbor – will be the guest speaker in the next Ocean Ridge Speaker’s program on
Friday, March 4 at 4:00 pm in the Plantation Club. Dr. Pruden will present an overview
of the Brunswick County school system and outline the current challenges facing the
system and his plans and goals for the future.
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Bob Fatzinger wins 2010 Ocean Ridge Fantasy Football Super Bowl
Ocean Ridge’s fantasy football league crowned Bob Fatzinger its 2010 season champion. Bob defeated
Vince Barbera in a close fantasy football super bowl to wrap up a very successful 2010 season.
The fantasy league started in late August, when all participants gathered for a draft party, and ended in
January with our wrap up and awards presentation.
Two six-team divisions comprised the twelve-team fantasy league, with Bob Fatzinger winning one division
and Whit Clark winning the other. After 13 weeks of regular season play, three teams from each division
qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of playoffs, Bob Radcliffe defeated Carl Schuster, and Vince
Barbera defeated Bill Schlink. Second round results had Vince Barbera beating Whit Clark, and Bob
Fatzinger over Bob Radcliffe. Fatzinger then defeated Barbera in the finals.
The Ocean Ridge fantasy football league is open to all interested parties and will begin the 2011 season in
early September. If interested, please contact the league commissioner, Bob Radcliffe.
Carl Schuster
Sports Commentator
OR Garden Club Pruning Workshop February 8
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club invites you to a pruning workshop February 8 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. Ocean
Ridge resident and Master Gardener, Dominique Lowenstein, will provide hands-on instruction for
pruning common shrubs at the home of Susan Carano, 572 Wicklow Square.
In the event of rain, the instruction will be moved indoors.
Please bring your pruning shears in anticipation of a hands-on experience.
Pruning instructions can be downloaded and printed from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Service at Pruning Instructions. In order to get the most from the workshop, please review the material
in advance.
Please sign up for the workshop at Garden Club February Sign-up.
Should you have questions, please contact Barbara Roth at beee.roth@gmail.com.
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Rules & Regulations Handbook Amendments
The ORMA Board approved the following changes in the Ocean Ridge Master Association Rules & Regulations
Handbook (the Rules & Regulations Handbook is available online at www.ormaonline.org, under ―Controlling
Documents‖):
Change 1
Page 4… II. ―Use of Motorized Vehicles, Parking & Streets‖
Old language--―A. Motor Vehicles - No private golf carts may be operated on the roadways and streets in the Plantation
unless previously approved by ORMA.‖
New language--A.
Motor Vehicles –
1. All definitions in this section shall be the definitions of the North Carolina Motor Vehicle
statutes.
2. No private golf carts are permitted within the Plantation unless previously approved by ORMA.
3. All vehicles within the Plantation must be continuously titled, licensed, inspected, registered and
insured as required by state statutes.
4. All property owners’ vehicles must be registered with the ORMA Property Owner’s Liaison
(POL) office and display a property owner’s decal on the driver’s side front windshield.
5. All motor vehicles must be driven in a safe and reasonable manner, driven only on designated
roadways and observe all posted traffic signs. Only licensed drivers shall operate any motor
vehicles within the Plantation.
6. No unlicensed, junked, wrecked or stripped vehicles of any kind are allowed on any property
owner’s lot, Plantation property, street or right-of-way.
7. Vehicles are only allowed to be regularly parked on property owner’s paved driveways or in
garages.
Change 2
Page 4… ―Community Safety & Protection‖, II, B. ―Parking and Streets‖, Section 1.
Old language--―Property owners, guests, tenants, etc., may not regularly park vehicles of any kind on the streets, rights
of way, common grounds, or unimproved home sites.‖
New language----Vehicles are only allowed to be regularly parked on property owner’s paved driveways or in garages.
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Rules & Regulations Handbook Amendments (continued)
Change 3
Page 10 – 11 … ―M. Swimming Pools, Hot Tub, Steam And Sauna Rooms‖ 8 & 9 is
revised to read as follows (This change was approved in August 2009 for a trial through December 2010
and the Rules & Regulations Handbook has been revised to include this change):
8. Infant children (not potty trained) must wear a product similar to ―Huggies Little
Swimmers‖ or ―Pampers Swim Pants‖ when using any of the pools. Diaper changing is
restricted to the restrooms. Only children 5 years or younger are allowed to use the Kiddy
Pool. Regular diapers are not permitted in any of the pools.
9. For health reasons, swimming pools must be closed for up to 24 hours after someone
accidentally defecates in the pool while the pool is shocked with chemicals. Parents with
younger children are encouraged to provide a degree of due diligence to ensure children
are taken to restrooms periodically to prevent accidents. If an accidental release occurs, the
pool will be immediately closed and the POL Office must be contacted (287-5656) during operating
hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) to arrange cleaning of the pool. After hours, a member of the
Facilities Committee should be contacted (See Contact list).
A current copy of the Rules & Regulations handbook is kept in the back of the sign in log in the Plantation
Club lobby.
Rick Rueter
Rules Committee
How to Report a Faulty Street Lamp
The street lamps along the roads in Ocean Ridge are owned and maintained by Brunswick
Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC). If you observe a street light that is not functioning
properly, or has been damaged, please record the number attached to the light pole, and report
the number and the nature of the problem to Gail Miller, Property Owner Liaison. Gail will also
need the location and street name. You can reach Gail at 910-287-5656 or at
pol@ormaonline.org.
The number, in large yellow digits, is located approximately 2 ½ or three feet above ground and
faces the road.
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New Neighbor Beth Naylor
Beth Naylor moved into her beautiful new home in Sedgefield, overlooking the
community gardens, on Labor Day weekend, 2009. Born in Somerville, New Jersey,
she graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont, where she met her husband, and
developed a love for skiing. They stayed in Vermont after graduation, where Beth
taught school in Wilmington. After Vermont, they lived for a while in Fort Knox,
Kentucky, then returned to New Jersey, living in Berkeley Heights and Bernardsville.
In New Jersey, Beth returned to teaching, then worked in various administrative
capacities in the private sector before retiring. She also became active with the Girl
Scouts, sang in two church choirs, and rang English hand bells - so joining the Ocean
Ridge Singers was one of her top priorities after moving here.
She "discovered" Ocean Ridge through her sister and brother-in-law, who built in River’s Edge and invited her down
for a visit. Touring the area, she saw Ocean Ridge and was immediately impressed with the landscaping and layout
of the community.
In addition to the Singers, Beth volunteers at Union Elementary School, and is a member of the Southwest
Brunswick Newcomers, where she enjoys bowling, the singles group, book club, and Dinner for Six. Beth works out
regularly and enjoys riding her bike around Ocean Ridge. She has tried golf, but likes the beach and cooking more,
as well as gardening, and enjoys the blueberries in the community garden. She has also been taking mah-jongg
lessons.
Beth has two daughters. Holly is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Childrens' National Medical Center in
Washington, DC. Holly and her husband, John, are expecting their first child - a boy - on Beth's birthday in May.
Beth's younger daughter, Jean, is an actor based in Los Angeles, where she has appeared on "30 Rock" and other TV
shows, and is currently featured in a Toyota commercial.
John Pannullo
ORMA Activities Committee Needs Volunteers
Staff Writer
Our ORMA Activities Committee is being reconstructed. We have several new members as well as several that
continue to contribute to the community by serving on the committee. A list of committee members is on the
ORMA web site at Activities Committee.
Our goal this year is to change the events to accommodate more people and have a variety of activities at these
events. Your support and suggestions are needed to make this year’s activities successful. Our purpose is to provide
functions that benefit the entire community.
Please support us by attending our events, and give us your ideas and suggestions for future events.
Thank you.
Pam Prophet,
Chair, Activities Committee
activities@ormaonline.org
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The Wakefields’ Turkish Odyssey
Carol and Bill overlooking the Bosporus in
Istanbul.
On October 28, Carol and I flew to Istanbul, Turkey, the
only city in the world located on two continents
(separated by the Bosporus Straits), to begin a 17-day
tour of Turkey. It is a city of 20 million people, five
million on the European side and 15 million on the Asian
side. The next day, we visited the Spice Market, various
bazaars, mosques, and historical buildings, and that night
enjoyed a dinner show called ―Turkish Delight,‖ which
showcased their native dances, including acrobatic belly
dancing.
We then went to Gallipoli, where a huge WWI battle
took place with the Australians and the New Zealanders
(ANZACS) fighting the Turks. We toured the site where the ANZACS suffered huge losses at the
hands of the Turks.
Next, we visited the ancient historic city of Troy where Paris professed his love to Helen but was
defeated by soldiers from the infamous ―Trojan Horse.‖
We traveled to Izmir, a beautiful coastal city, (called Smyrna in its early days), with a recorded history
spanning 3,500 years. Many famous events are associated with Izmir. It was the birthplace of Homer,
Alexander the Great re-located the city and Marcus Aurelius rebuilt it.
We next explored Ephesus, an ancient Roman city, which in its heyday was second only to Rome in
importance and size. This ancient city houses the greatest amount of Roman ruins in the eastern
Mediterranean area. The Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is a short
distance from Ephesus, near Selcuk.
Ephesus was also important in early Christianity. We visited the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary on a
beautiful mountainside—John had taken her there to live out her life after the resurrection. It must have
been quite a journey for John and Mary to make the journey from Jerusulem, then up the mountain,
while either walking or using donkeys. Mary’s home is a World Heritage Site.
We then went to Pamukkale (meaning ―Cotton Castle‖), where we enjoyed a natural mineral hot water
spa and explored calcium carbonate formations (travertines) that coated the mountainside like white
glaciers.
Next, we traveled to Antalya on the Mediterranean. We learned how to prepare some Turkish foods,
saw a leather fashion show, and then transferred to Cappadocia, which is another World Heritage Site.
The landscape is dotted with tufas, which are rock formations created from the erosion of lava fields that
look like huge mushrooms. We toured several of the ancient Churches of Goreme that were carved
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into the tufas and viewed the beautiful frescoes on the inside walls and ceilings. There are more than 30
churches and chapels in this area, which date from the ninth to 11th centuries. There are several underground
cities where the early Christians hid.
I went to a Whirling Dervish ceremony - white clothed priests whirling rapidly in a trance for 20 minutes or
more at a time without falling over. Early the next morning, we saw numerous hot air balloons dotting the skies
for an airborne view of Cappadocia and its tufas.
We went on to Hattusa, the capital of the Bronze Age Hittite empire, which lasted from the 18th century B.C.
until about 1180 B.C. We saw carvings in stone that have lasted all of these years.
We ended our tour in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. It is an important commercial and industrial city. There we
toured the mausoleum and buildings dedicated to Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. He is compared
to our George Washington. Originally, it was called Angora after the long-haired Angora goat.
Carol and I were encouraged by the friendliness of the Turkish people and our guide, Ohz. It is a wonderful
country to visit, with all its history and beauty. We highly recommend it to Ocean Ridge travelers.
Bill Wakefield
Tufas.
Replica of the Trojan Horse.
Blue mosque
in Istanbul
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Ladies’ Marathon Bridge Banquet
The Ladies’ Marathon Bridge Banquet was held Tuesday, January 25, at
Tamer’s Restaurant. The event, which was coordinated by Jo Ann
Matthews and Nancy Mac Donald, was attended by 48 women.
Several rounds of bridge were played before enjoying a delicious buffet
lunch, after which we had an awards presentation. First, second and
third cash prizes were awarded to the winners of each flight. A gift
was given to the team that accumulated the most points.
First place in the Panther’s flight went to Mary Connolly and Pam
Fitzgerald. Second place was awarded to Karen Farrand and Carol
Wehner, while third place went to Sue Sandidge and Peggy Vogt.
Denise Jania, left, and Dottie
McElwee.
Winners in the Lion’s flight were: first place, Barbara Kingsford and
Peg Rosenfeld, second place, Grace Loyack and Polly Del Vero and
third place, Jill Edwards and Trish Kelley.
Tiger’s flight first place winners were Jeanne Glick and Mary Rodriquez. Second place was awarded to
Ammie Sullivan and Judy Matalavage. Third place was won by Marilyn Pounds and Merrianne Orndoff.
Leopard’s flight first place winners were Denise Jania and Dottie McElwee, who also won the overall
highest points scored. Second place went to Judy Keegan and Reggie Harrington, while Ann Turner and
Jo Crowl took third place.
Congratulations to everyone!
Polly Del Vero
Panther’s and Lion’s Flights: L to R, front row: Jill
Edwards, Barbara Kingsford, Polly Del Vero, Grace Loyack.
Back row: Peggy Vogt, Sue Sandidge, Pam Fitzgerald,
Mary Connolly.
Tiger’s and Leopard’s flights: L to R, front row: Judy
Keegan, Reggie Harrington, Dottie McElwee, Mary
Rodriquez.
Back row: Ann Turner, Jo Crowl, Denise Jania, Jeanne
Glick, Judy Matalavage.
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ORMA Officers and Committee Chairs
Board of Directors
P.O. Box 6960
Ocean Isle Beach,
North Carolina 28469-6960
Property Owner Liaison—Gail Miller
Email: pol@ormaonline.org
Phone: 910-287-5656
Fax: 910-287-1720
www.ormaonline.org
President
Doug MacDonald
president@ormaonline.org
579-0111
Vice President
Becky Noble
vice-pres@ormaonline.org
287-1719
Secretary
John Wehner
secretary@ormaonline.org
579-2429
Treasurer
Bob Fatzinger
treasurer@ormaonline.org
575-0826
Director At Large
Carol Dunham
dunham@ormaonline.org
575-6812
Director At Large
Bob Larkin
larkin@ormaonline.org
579-6069
Director At Large
Debra MacFarlane MacFarlane@ormaonline.org 579-2737
Director At Large
Patsy Mays
mays@ormaonline.org
575-2250
Director At Large
Pete Williams
williams@ormaonline.org
575-0191
Access & Safety
Greg Lipscomb
access@ormaonline.org
579-2737
Activities
Pam Prophet
activities@ormaonline.org
575-0427
Budget & Finance
Greg Kent
budget@ormaonline.org
579-9015
Communications
John Powers
Communications
@ormaonline.org
575-6577
Community Impact
Frank Thomas
CommunityImpact@ormaonline.org
579-7027
Facilities
Phyllis O’Connor
facilities@ormaonline.org
579-8789
Long Range Planning
Joe James
jjames610@gmail.com
579-9671
Nominating
Bob Fatzinger
fatzinger@atmc.net
575-0826
Property Maintenance
Bob Ludman
propertymtce@ormaonline.org
575-4298
Rules & Regulations
Rick Rueter
regulations@ormaonline.org 575-7887
Committee Chairs
The list of contacts for all Ocean Ridge activities is located under
Cultural and Social on the ORMA Online web site.
For rent: Osprey pairs only. ―Airy Aerie.‖ 1 nest. Large, circular, one BR. Overlooks
2 ponds & Golf Academy. Good fishing. Great Views. Room for small family. Needs
immediate renovation & requires Ocean Ridge Architectural Review certification.
No crows or teenagers. Stunning fixer-upper. No WiFi. Serious offers only.
Sue Gehris