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FROM THE DESK OF THE POLICE CHIEF Missing Our Community Events By Ryan Thompson, Pine Knoll Shores Police Chief 2020—The year of a pandemic, civil unrest on a scale that has not been seen in decades, a presidential election that will be debated for years to come, and the loss of our beloved mayor. I think I can speak for many of you in that my New Year’s resolution is to not have a repeat of 2020. Because of the dangers of COVID-19 and the restrictions put in place by our governor, our Police Department has been forced to scale back our community events during the past year and adapt how we interact with our residents. It has certainly been a challenge that we are still learning how to overcome. Your officers thoroughly enjoy stopping and chatting with residents who are out walking dogs, riding bikes, or enjoying time on our beautiful beach. Our pet adoption and vaccine clinics, community meetings, and Cookout with the Cops events were sorely missed last year. If nothing else, the inability to host those events for the moment is a reminder of how important they are to keeping Pine Knoll Shores the paradise it is. I have always thought that Pine Knoll Shores is considered paradise for our well-maintained beaches (thanks to Sonny Cunningham’s Public Services crew and conscientious citizens), but I know the true reason. Pine Knoll Shores is paradise because of the wonderful friendliness of the people who live here. I have never seen a group of people who are as willing to volunteer or help a neighbor as I have for the past 12 years in Pine Knoll Shores. Along with the rest of our town staff, I am fortunate to be able to work in such a wonderful place. Navigating all the stressors and challenges of a pandemic would be much more difficult anywhere else. The support from our residents has been second to none and is truly a difference maker. For that, I am incredibly grateful. Here is hoping that we can all get back to some semblance of normal soon. We certainly miss all of you. Lock every door. The common factor in almost all break-ins is an unlocked door. Pine Knoll Shores, Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach recently had many vehicle break-ins reported. Every victim left the (Continued on page 7) CONTENTS At the Library 22, 26 Country Club News 23 Current Crossword 17 Current Sudoku 17 Fishing and Hunting 5 From the Mayor 8 Garden Club 13 Have You Heard ...? 16 History of Pine Knoll Shores 20 Keeping Up with the Clerk 27 Kramer’s Korner 10 On the Grill 24 Out and About 7 PIKSCO Happenings 9 Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners 12 PKA News 11 Puzzle Solutions 10 Town Crier 14-15 What’s Up With PARC? 1 Women’s Club 16 Public Safety POLICE During November, there were 5 arrests; 33 911 hang-ups; 6 alarm activations; 2 animal calls; 1 larceny call; 3 breaking and entering calls; 12 disturbance calls; 19 assist Fire/EMS calls; 1 motor vehicle collision; 6 assist other agency calls; 113 traffic stops, which included 12 speeding, 4 registration/inspection, 4 license revoked/registration, 9 other traffic violations, 4 drug violations, 3 alcohol violations and 1 other criminal offense; 10 beach patrols; 413 business checks; 734 foot patrols; and 89 residence checks. Police personnel participated in 122 training hours. FIRE AND EMS During November, responders handled 6 false alarm or false calls, 2 fires, 2 good intent calls, 1 hazardous condition (no fire) call, 19 rescue and emergency medical service incidents, 2 service calls and 1 special incident call. Personnel participated in 432 training hours for the month. REMINDER: Lock your doors, especially your vehicles, and don’t leave valuables in sight. Report suspicious people or vehicles to dispatch (726-1911) so that the police can be notified. You are not “bothering” the police if you call to report something that doesn’t look right. They prefer to assess the situation rather than find out after the fact that you had noticed something and didn’t report it. Alert citizens are assets to the community. email: Shoreline@townofpl(s.com www.townofpks.com EDITOR: Janie Price 240-2365 EDITORS AT LARGE: Mary Battista 422-4063 Marilyn Brandt 919-377-2501 Alicia Durham 241-8930 CONTRIBUTING REPORTERS: Frederick S. Boyce 723-6276 Paige Gillespie Marian Goetzinger 422-9000 Jean McDanal Barbara Milhaven 240-0678 Jacquie Pipkin 622-0340 Jim Scanlon 726-4174 Richard Seale 726-0478 JimTurner Ken Wilkins 240-2474 CIRCULATION MANAGER: Erica Reed 247-4353 GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Michelle Dobbs 726-7081 ADVERTISING: Marie Lawrence 726-7081 ARTICLE DEADLINE DUE DATE ISSUE Thurs., Jan. 14 February Fri., Feb. 12 March Mon., Mar. 14 April Mon., April 12 May Wed., May 12 June Wed., June 16 July Wed., July 14 August Fri., Aug. 13 September ADVERTISING DEADLINE The 15th of the month prior to desired issue Articles always welcome. January 2021 I The Shoreline
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