James Carnal

  • Surveillance cameras installed

    Surveillance cameras installed

    To deter vandalism and crime and promote community safety, the Board of Directors hired Medrano Surveillance to install surveillance cameras in the park and around the main building.

    Using the high-resolution images, the directors determined the identity of two vandals and sent a representative to talk to the boy’s parents.

    The park is closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. A loudspeaker on the camera warns violators, “You are under surveillance.”

     

  • Pool uncovered; opens May 24

    Pool uncovered; opens May 24

    Thanks to the seven volunteers who uncovered the Park Stockdale junior Olympic-size pool on Saturday.

    Volunteers were board members Eli Hamm and Jim Carnal, past board member Sander Strother, resident Winston Steinke, lifeguard Ben Dement and his father, Greg, and Nick Galuska.

    The pool is being prepped with chemicals for the summer season and must be certified by the City.

    Ducks are the only life in the pool now. The private pool will be open for residents and their guests from noon-8 p.m. Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26). It will reopen daily on Friday, May 30, through Aug. 12 and then weekends and holidays through Labor Day.

    Residents may invite two guests each with a limit of three accompanying residents with six guests.

    If you need a key card for entrance, see Ana in the office 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MWF. She will be working Memorial Day. Renters need to bring ID and proof of residency such as a utility bill.

    Lap swimming for residents 18 and older is available from 6 to 8 a.m. daily. No lifeguard is on duty.

  • T-ball 2025

    T-ball 2025

    T-ball 2025

    Residents Tom and Kay Bell have run the spring T-ball league for more than 40 years.

    T-ball is meant to introduce youngsters to team sports in a friendly atmosphere where parents are the coaches and every game ends in a tie.

    This season features four teams of 15 players each ranging from 4 to 8 years old. Games are held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Harrington Park.

    Players are not limited to Park Stockdale residents. If you would like to sign your child up for next year’s season, contact Tom Bell next February: (661) 322-2801, tombell01@aol.com.

    Here are some photos of the Blue Dolphins by PSCA president Jim Carnal that capture the spirit of the games.

  • Easter egg hunt

    Easter egg hunt

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Two dozen neighborhood children, accompanied by their parents and grandparents, enjoyed the annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 12, at the park.

    Families reveled in the excitement and enthusiasm as their young charges participated in wheelbarrow, egg-and-spoon, three-legged and sack races before culminating with the egg hunt.

    Emcee Marc Sandall was a big hit announcing the hour-long event in room-temperature weather under light clouds.

     

    Making it all possible were board members, Roxanne Fackler, Kiki Contreras, Susan Tuttle, Pat Nolan, Ana Flores and Jim Carnal.

  • Input requested

    Input requested

     

     

     

    The Park Stockdale Civic Association Board of Directors is soliciting input from residents on what major improvements to do next.

    This survey was included with the Quarter 1 statements.

    Should the next improvement be resurfacing the tennis courts/pickleball courts, replacing the playground equipment, resurfacing the basketball court, replacing the cracked poolside concrete or something else.

    Residents are asked to rank their priorities with 1 being their top concern and then returning the survey by May 9 to the office, 205 Rio Bravo Drive.

     

  • Park Stockdale yard sale

    Park Stockdale yard sale

    The semi-annual Park Stockdale neighborhood yard sale will be held the morning of Saturday, April 5.

    The neighborhood-wide yard sales are held the mornings of the first Saturdays in April and October.

  • Easter egg hunt

    Easter egg hunt

    Easter Bunny helpers Roxanne Fackler and Ana Flores (PSCA Board of Directors) fill eggs with candy  for the annual Easter egg hunt.

    The egg hunt set up for children living in Park Stockdale will be held in the park and pavilion at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

    Games will include: three-legged races, spoon-and-egg races and human wheelbarrow races.

  • Election results

    Election results

    All five incumbent directors were re-elected in elections tabulated Feb. 20.

    Susan Tuttle, Eli Hamm, Barbara Kamena, Tom Bell and Roxanne Fackler each earned another two-year term.

    Challengers Adam Johnson and Irene Canez fell short.

  • T-ball sign-ups Saturday morning

    T-ball sign-ups Saturday morning

    Sign-ups for Park Stockdale T-ball will be held from 9 a.m. till noon Saturday, Feb. 22, in the hall, 205 Rio Bravo Drive.

    Sign-ups are limited to the first 6o children.

    T-ball is for children age 4-8; 4 before Jan. 1, 2025;  kindergarten, first and second grade.

    There will be four 15-player teams.

    Games and practices will be held from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 1 through May 27.

    Cost is $48 for Park Stockdale residents; $50 for non-Park Stockdale residents.

    This is an introductory league: runs and outs do not count. Parents are encouraged to participate.

    For more information, call director Tom Bell at 322-2801.

  • Hiring lifeguards

    Hiring lifeguards

    The Park Stockdale Civic Association is hiring certified lifeguards for the summer season. Applicants must be at least 15 1/2 years old and be certified.

    For an application, visit the office 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MWF at 205 Rio Bravo Avenue. For more information, contact the PSCA at (661) 323-4302; parkstockdale@bak.rr.com.