m PKS Squad #65 Pine Knoll Shores' Mayor and Commissioners hosted a wonderful "appreciation" picnic for the Town Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians on Friday afternoon, May 1. For our benefit, the rainy morning turned into a beautiful, sunny afternoon! Frank Wallace provided great fun activities for the seventy some participants and the delicious food was provided by Smithfield caterers. On behalf of all these volunteers we thank the Town for honoring us in such a generous and enjoyable way. Most people may be aware of new regulations concerning the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders that are available for incurably and seriously ill, dying patients. Recently, these orders were legally expanded to include the patient's personal wishes as expressed to their doctor. It is important to note that both these conditions require the signature of the physician. Information sheets, regarding this issue, are available at the Squads' office in the Town Hall. Squad #65 responded to twelve medical emergencies in April. Submitted by: Marilyn Smetana from the PKS Police Dept. Please contact the PKS Police Department or the Carteret County Sheriff's Department if you have concerns of the legitimacy of any law enforcement organization attempting to collect money for donations. Currently a group identifying itself as The Police Benevolent Association is contacting people via the telephone and asking for donations and they then want your credit card number. Never give out this information - a true law enforcement group would not ask for this information. There is currently a legitimate law enforcement fund raising drive by the Carteret County Law Enforcement Officer's Association being done by telephone. These proceeds are used for Domestic Violence Manuals, Youth Scholarships and other community assistance programs. Just remember when in doubt ASK! Submitted by: Police Chief Mary Muhlig PKS Garden Club Been wondering how to create a Bonsai? Well, now the members of the PKS Garden Club know all about Bonsai, Walter Wenzel of PKS, founder of the Carteret Bonsai Club, was introduced by First Vice President, Irene Doremus. He gave a stimulating talk on Bonsai, "Small Plant Growing in a Pot," and demonstrated exactly how to create one from a plant that could be purchased locally. Explaining as he trimmed the roots to fit the container and pruned the yaupon into an interesting shape, he gave all of the members the incentive to go out and buy a plant and create their own Bonsai. Following his presentation. President, Mary Heim, conducted the business meeting. The June Installation Luncheon and Annual Meeting will take place at the Sheraton on June 10. After a summer hiatus, meetings will resume the second Wednesday of every month commencing in September. ALL ARE WELCOME. Publicity Chairperson: Judy Poit 2

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