Page 8 The Shoreline September 2004
From Letters to the Editor Dec. 13,1989
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Dec. 10,1989
TO THE EDITOR:
For the umpteenth time, a reference to Pine Knoll
Shores as an “affluent retirement and resort commu
nity” appeared in a News-Times article on recent elec
tion results. I flinched again and let it pass.
Then Bob Hill’s letter to the editor concerning Mobil
appeared Dec. 8, with an inference that such character
ization of our town generates. To allude to Pine Knoll
Shores as a reclusive elite area is grossly inaccurate.
With no intent to act as official spokesman for PKS or
its residents, I enumerate some facts about our commu
nity, confident that most of our people will agree, to wit:
The majority of us worked for many years (usually
both spouses), raised kids, sacrificed to save and invest
in a retirement future while experiencing the hardships
we all face in some form in this life. Our residents are a
mix of locals and newcomers from across the state and
nation, from all walks of life, young and old alike.
Most are on fixed incomes from pensions, savings and
Social Security. Many still work to offset rising taxes
and inflation. As for the minority that qualify as “afflu
ents”, good for them. Through hard work, risk taking
^nd maybe a bit of luck, they have done well. I find them
warm and caring as anyone.
Yes, we are indeed “rich” in the spirit of caring of our
people that unselfishly give of themselves to the area as
a whole; countless hours in the following to name a few:
Senior Citizens Center, Morehead City; the Hospice
programs, Carteret General Hospital, friend to troubled
children program, active in local churches and charities,
N.C. Aquarium, N.C. Maritime Museum, school pro
grams, Save the Library, sea turtle watch, recycling.
Beach Sweep and everyday pickup; establishing a wild
life center to rehabilitate injured wildlife, and on and on.
All of the above while supporting volunteer efforts for
fire, emergency, rescue and town administration.
Our mayor, Ken Hanan, works diligently with other
municipalities and the county to address the broader
concerns of the area.
And yes, we contribute hefty taxes (due to location)
that support education (our kids are grown) and gladly,
as it is an investment in the future of the community.
So you see, we’re just ordinary folks who chose this
area over all others to live out our lives in a positive way.
We are proud and happy to be a PART of this wonder
ful community.
JAMES L. BODIFORD
Our Wonderful Kids
By Dick Reeves
Unfortunately, the media love negative stories about
our hedonistic teenagers and their unsavory comport
ment, especially in beach communities. But, unlike
Florida, we here in Carteret County enjoy a different
kind of teen - wonderful young boys and girls who
devote their summers to serving the poor, the old and the
helpless.
Just look around and you’ll see happy, smiling faces
serving in soup kitchens, building and repairing homes,
doing yard work and the many other good deeds that
reflect so proudly upon them, their parents, their
churches, their schools and their country.
They come here every summer from all over by the
hundreds and they usually have names like "Youth in
Mission." They come to Carteret County, partly to undo
the long-lasting damage of hurricanes and to enjoy the
beach on their well-earned time off.
Many groups return year after year because they love
the friendly, caring people of Carteret County. And we,
too, love them.
So, when you see them working on these projects, be
sure to thank them for their service. It’ll make your day
even more than their’s. Better yet, ask your priest, rabbi
or minister to encourage and sponsor more of these
groups in Carteret County.
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