August 2010 • Vol. 7, No. 02 A Shoreline Community, Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. Town Hall 247-4353
Twenty and Counting
By Jill Cross
Annual Beach
All of Kim Riley's friends and neighbors applaud
her for her 20 years of toil and trouble working on the
Fourth of July Parade, which Kim selflessly started
(with help from her friend Betsy Hutchinson) when her
two daughters were tiny. Now they're adults, helping
with the parade. Good thing, as the parade has grown
over the years and would be unmanageable if not for
a few extra hands, Kim explained.
We had over 200 people again this year, although we
can't be certain of the exact number since we didn't
have Mr. Brown to count for us—he was sorely missed.
In the crowd were two babies under a year old, who
will undoubtedly enjoy many more parades in their
happy little lives here in Pine Knoll Shores.
Every year, before the first decorated bike hits the
tar, Kim starts the parade with a warm welcome after
which the Pledge of Allegiance is said. Over the years,
we've seen many interesting decorations and modes
of transport including Nick Berry's go-cart, which he
finally gave up for a car of his own! Even Brian Norris,
a college student, who led the parade in his big white
truck (with traditional July 4th music blaring), used
to be in the parade when he was a kid.
Memories are shared by all, and we have Kim Riley
to be grateful for that. Thank you, Kim, for all the years
of fun and comradeship you have contributed while
we enjoy our celebration of independence together.
We hope to enjoy many more parades with you at
the helm.
By Barbara Milhaven
To celebrate Clean Beaches Week, members of the
Pine Knoll Shores Recreation Advisory Committee—
John Brodman, Mike Hargett, BJ Peters and Maureen
Kilgallen along with Mayor Ken Jones, Barbara
Milhaven, Martha Edwards and Ernie Rudolph (Public
Services Director) met on July 5, at the Iron Steamer
Public Beach Access site to tackle the debris left behind
from the July 4* weekend, America's biggest beach
holiday of the year. Andrea Pacetti, from Charmel
14, filmed segments of the effort to help get the word
out to the public about the importance of maintaining
our beaches.
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Veterans Had a
Hot Time
By Kathy Falandys
Local Cleanup Crew: From the left Ken Jones, BJ
Peter, Barbara Milhaven, Maureen Kilgallen, John
Brodman and Mike Hargett.
Cigarette butts, plastic items, fish paraphernalia and
balloons represented
a large portion of
the trash collected.
These items can
be particularly
hazardous for
children as well as
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Table of three at the veterans event
The Town of Pine Knoll Shores had the distinct
privilege of honoring the resident Korean W ar Veterans
on June 24,2010, at town hall, followed by a dirmer at
the Country Club of the Crystal Coast. The Korean War
became known as the "Forgotten War," thus we have
"forgotten veterans" of that war, many of whom served
in combat with little training and inadequate weapons,
risking their lives, when called. Some gave their lives;
still others served elsewhere during that era, ready to
do what was needed when required. Whatever their
role, they were honored for their service.
The rededication of the Veterans' Memorial took
place at its new location in Veterans' Park. Visit it if
you have not already done so. It is located behind town
hall and overlooks Bogue Sound, another gem of this
community. The park boasts a new flagpole and flag,
approved by the commissioners as a gift from you,
the citizens of Pine Knoll Shores.
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