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Vol, 12, No. 7
PARC Survey 2017
By Eli Valsing
A Shoreline Community, Pine Knoll Shores, N. C.
10th Annual
Kayak for the Warriors
Hurricane
Good
Neighbor
Program
See page 6
July 2017
Every five years the Pine Knoll Shores Parks and Recreation Committee (PARC)
issues a recreation questionnaire to the residents and property owners in Pine Knoll
Shores, and 2017 is a PARC survey year. Ihis is your opportunity to share your views
on recreation and related issues for our town.
The survey is available online at surveymonkey.eom/r/PKS2017PARCSurvey, and
paper copies can be picked up at town hall and the public safety building between 8
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A clickable link to the online survey was
distributed via town wide email on June 30. If you would like to have that link re-sent
via email, call town hall at 247-4353 ext. 20, or email intern@townofpks.com. Survey
responses will be accepted through July 16.
This survey provides valuable information to the Parks and Recreation Committee,
the town staff and elected officials and allows them to better understand the
recreational needs of our citizens. The questionnaire also assists in future budgeting and
planning decisions and is important to our citizens’ ability to live, work and play in Pine
Knoll Shores.
The 420 responses in 2012 showed an overall satisfaction with the recreational
opportunities in town, largely based on the natural environment. Respondents
frequently contrasted Pine Knoll Shores with the Jersey Shore or Myrtie Beach, which
were cited as examples of unappealing beach front communities. Preserving our natural
environment was a top priority of survey respondents. Many felt that we should not
duplicate what is already available elsewhere in our area, and that we should not use
taxpayer dollars to fund fadhties that can be built and operated commercially.
Since 2012, Pine Knoll Shores homeowners associations (HOAs) have continued to
maintain and improve their facilities. Wheelchair accessible ramps were added to the
major beach accesses and new docks were built in the marinas and sound side parks.
The annual Kayak for the Warriors event has continued to grow, the Bark Park was
opened to the public, sidewalk sections were added, pickleball courts were constructed
behind town hall and in Garner Park, and a fishing tournament was added to our list of
events. Atlantic Beach has e^epanded its playground to include a splash pad, skate park
and miniature golf course. The Country Club of the Crystal Coast has added soccer golf
to its list of offerings. Fort Macon has constructed a 3.2-mile trail through the maritime
forest, and Emerald Isle has continued to expand its multi-use pathways and repertoire
of annual town-sponsored events.
The survey is open to everyone, full and part-time residents alike. Those who
complete the survey online will automatically be entered into a drawing for a free
dinner for two at a local restaurant. Responses will be tallied and the results will be
made available to everyone through The Shoreline and the town’s website. Don’t miss
this opportunity to express your opinions in the 2017 PARC Survey.
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Permit #35
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By Jean McDanal
Despite the high tide, runners came out on a picture-perfect morning to participate in the
K4TW Beach Run on May 27. A special thanks to Chris Losack for this drone view of the
event.—/mage by Chris Losack with C-Lo Productions
“What high tide?” asked those who joined the Kayak for the Warriors 5K Beach Run
and Fun Run as they gathered on the beach on Saturday, May 27, for the first of three
events in support of Hope For The Warriors. Despite the encroaching tide, 109 folks
ran or walked the beach and Beacon’s Reach, beginning at 8 a.m. It was perfect weather
for the event. The following were the winners in various categories and were awarded
medals by Mayor Ken Jones:
Females 15 and Under
Males 15 and Under
1. Annabeth McKinney
26:56
1. Marc Baroncini
18:37
2. Susannah Peterson
31:57
2, Connor Barritt
20:48
3. Charlotte Peterson
32:10
3. Tyler Barritt
21:00
Females 16-65
Males 16-65
20:44
1. Millie Barritt
19:31
1, Joey Mossor
18:53
2. Anna Simmons
22:00
2, Ben Steere
19:24
3, Laura Koshel
22:18
3. Christian Gring
19:35
Females 65 and Over
Males 65 and Over
1. Cheryl Gerhart
40:28
1. Walter Geist
27:36
2. Phyllis Ford
41:14
2. Jim Adcox
28:34
3. Walker Long
30:20
(Continued on page 4)