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By Libby Gallagher
Talking trash with the Women’s Club
Who would ever think that talking about trash could be so entertaining
and informative at the same time? Pine Knoll Shores Womens Club members
certainly learned just that during their January meeting, thanks to guest speaker
Bobbi Waters. Bobbi, Solid Waste Planner/Outreach Coordinator for the Coastal
Environmental Partnership, refers to herself as “Diva of the Dump.” As she has
35 years of experience in solid waste management, we feel that she certainly
deserves that honorary title.
Bobbi entertained us with her sharp wit and abundant wealth of
information about trash. The Coastal Environmental Partnership provides an
environmentally sound and cost-effective system of solid waste disposal for
citizens of Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties. The company collects 650
tons of trash daily and can track each truck of trash using its GPS system. Yard
waste is recycled into organic compost, and landfill gas is turned into electricity.
Bobbi will talk to anybody about trash. She gives tours of the landfill for
schools, churches and any organization that shows interest. She loves speaking to
all groups that ask her to appear on their program.
February, often referred to as the love month, brought the club members
together for a brunch, prepared by the Crystal Coast Country Club and board
members of our club. As our theme for the 2019-2020 year is “Life in PKS,” we
felt it appropriate to celebrate each other. Numerous love stories were told about
our generous, loving and kind community.
Yes, you just heard the adjective “generous” describing our special town and
county. The Pine Knoll Shores Womens Club holds a Fashion Show in March
that raises funds to sponsor a college students tuition. We also donate money
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Women’s Club Vice President
Libby Gallagher (left) and
Bobbi Waters from Coastal
Environmental Partnership—
Photo by Toni Cox
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to the Crystal Coast Autism Center, Broad Street Clinic and the Friends of
the Bogue Banks Library, just to name a few. Last year, over 50 patrons of our
community donated silent auction gifts for this event.
Save Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. to attend our 5th annual Fashion Show at
the Crystal Coast Country Club. This years theme is “What a Wonderful World.”
Tickets are $30 and may be picked up at Pine Knoll Shores Realty at 320 Salter
Path Road.
Regular Womens Club meetings are held on the fourth Friday of the month
at 9:30 a.m. at the Pine Knoll Shores town hall, except for the summer break.
Meetings begin with coffee and conversation, followed by the guest speaker and
then a short business meeting. As spring brings in warmer temperatures and
beach goers arrive on the island, our April 24 program will be about water safety.
Pine Knoll Shores Fire Chief Jason Baker or someone from his staff will review
water safety, and we are hoping to have a CPR demonstration. Join us to hear
how we can all work together to be water savvy.
Out and About
By Sara Barbee
Fort Macoii Bird Hike. On the second Monday of every month at 9 a.m., I
join Ranger Randy Newman at Fort Macon for a bird walk. Randy is the best.
He can see and name birds near and far, and he shares a wealth of knowledge
about the birds we see. February’s list included ibises, yellow rump warblers,
red breasted mergansers, an immature night heron and shorebirds, just to name
a few. Don’t know if you like birding? Then go for a walk in this rare, pristine
and untouched barrier island ecosystem. Fort Macon State Park covers over 400
acres, and there are meandering trails, wooden footpaths over swampy areas,
abundant flora and fauna and spectacular views. I have volunteered to become a
nature guide, and I hope to see you there.
Beaufort Historical Association. My favorite event at the Beaufort Historic
Site is their February Valentine Membership Party. Tliis year, most of the houses
were open. Beer and pizza were served in the jail, champagne in the Bell House,
steamed oysters outside of the Apothecary, olive oil tasting in the Courthouse,
mulled cider in Leffers Cottage, and a spread from local restaurants with wine
and sodas galore. My favorite table this year had cookies and sweets in front
of the gallery. The featured artist for February and March is Heather Sink, and
she was there. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, and her work is
well worth seeing. I am a member of the Beaufort Historical Association and
a volunteer because I love that they share the history of this coastal village
through the older homes and through many educational programs for adults
and children. Dont miss the Old Homes Tour in June or the double-decker bus
ride and home tours given every day.
Dr. Horace Adams Jr.
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