Page 2 The Shoreline January 2006
December BOC Meeting
By Yvette Bannen
Aquarium Welcomes
Continued from Page 1
often the face of the aquarium,” Chris says.
“Their smiles, their enthusiasm and their love
of the animals can make all the difference in
a visitor’s experience.”
Chris is an ordained Episcopal priest, and
comes to the Aquarium after 14 years as pastor,
director of religious education and volunteer
coordinator for churches in Kentucky,
Massachusetts and North Carolina. She is
originally from New Jersey.
While at her last post in Greenville, Chris
was an active volunteer herself with the
Pitt County Humane Society. She sees her
aquarium work as an avenue for her own love
of animals and concern for the environment
to inspire others.
“The aquarium is a living classroom where
information is shared, hearts are touched and
vocations nurtured,” she says. “I can think of
no more wonderful a calling than to provide
children and adults with the opportunity to see,
touch and learn about aquatic life.”
Chris is working from the aquarium’s
temporary quarters at the Atlantic Station
Shopping Center in Atlantic Beach. Email
Chris at Christine.Carlin@ncmail.net or call
252-247-4003 to reach her, and to find out
more about the Aquarium expansion. The
Aquarium website, www.ncaquariums.com,
also carries regular updates on the expansion
and its progress.
Police Report
During November there were 77 calls for
service, including 1 accident, 6 assist other
agencies, 16 assist Fire/EMS, 3 town ordinance
violations and 8 welfare checks.
Forty-six citations involving 59 charges
were issued including 4 DWI, 11 speeding,
8 driving while suspended, 6 seatbelt, 2 drug
violations, and 3 alcohol violations.
Eleven warning tickets were given and there
were 141 residence checks and 396 business
checks.
Fire/EMS Report
Fire and EMS responded to 30 calls in the
month of November; thirteen of the calls were
EMS, nine required transport to the hospital,
and eight required Paramedic support.
There were 17 fire calls during November;
thirteen of which were activated alarms, three
were service calls and one was a dumpster
fire.
Training for the month consisted of state
certification courses.
Chief Matthias and Assistant Chief Baker
passed state certification testing in Raleigh and
are now state-certified Level II Fire Service
Instructors.
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A moment of silence was observed for
J.D. Woolard whose memorial service was
held Tuesday, Dec. 13. He had served 12
years on the Planning Board, 6 of them as
Chairman.
A public hearing was held on the rezoning
of Town-owned property adjacent to
the Public Safety Building from office
professional to municipal service. There
were no comments.
A public hearing was held on the rezoning
ofTown-owned property at 107,109,111 and
113 Yaupon from residential to municipal
service. Two citizens had questions.
The first check was received from the Town
Water System for $22,451.44.
The rezoning of the Town-owned property
adjacent to the Public Safety Building was
approved. The rezoning of the four Town-
owned lots on Yaupon was also approved.
Police Chief Culpepper presented a Service
Award to James M. Parks for outstanding
police service to the Town of PKS.
Under Unfinished Business, Mayor
Lamson reported that the bid openings for
the 933 Project were not favorable, but
negotiations are ongoing.
Under New Business, the outgoing
Commissioners (Mary Kanyha, Larry LaBrie
and Jim Hunter, who was absent) were
recognized and thanked for their service to
the Town.
Town Clerk Ronda Lambert administered
the Oath of Office to Mayor Lamson for
her second term, and to the three new
Commissioners: Bonnie J. Peter, Jay Kocher
and T ed Lindblad. There was a brief recess for
a reception and refreshments in the lobby.
The regular meeting was reconvened and
Bob Danehy was elected Mayor Pro Tem.
Town Clerk Ronda Lambert administered
the Oath of Office.
The Department assignments were
announced: Bill Ashland, Finance &
Administration;BonnieJ.Peter,Public Works:
Planning/Zoning/Building Inspections; Jay
Kocher, Public Works: Public Buildings/
Infrastructure; Bob Danehy, Public Safety:
Police; and Ted Lindblad, Public Safety;
Fire/EMS/Emergency Management.
Editorial Board
Managing Editor
Bill White 726-7412
Feature Editor
Sue Christman 240-2556
Production Editor
Carolyn Rife 727-5034
Editors at Large
Dick Reeves 247-2947
Bob Ruggiero 247-7208
Jane Ashland 808-3661
Circulation Manager
Yvette Bannen 240-1528
Contributing Reporters
Yvette Bannen 240-1528
Ken Benson 240-2516
Marge Green 726-9966
Beth LaBrie 240-2966
Barbara Milhaven 240-0678
Sigrid Schneider 247-9495
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Republican Activity
By Jack Millis, Precinct Chairman
First, I would like to correct a mistake I made in the last article. In election years, such as
2006, parties are not allowed to charge a registration fee for their conventions. Therefore,
there will be no fee for our county GOP convention March 4 at the Leon Mann, Jr. Senior
Center in Morehead City. It will begin at 10 a.m. that day.
We are allowed to accept donations, which we will be happy to do. There would be no bottom
or top limit on the individual donation amount. Senators McCain and Feingold have decreed
that we have the names and addresses of all donors, so we will provide envelopes for donation
purposes. Donors should put their name on the envelope or in it. When we open the envelope
we will know how much, and we match the name with the address on the registration. This
is to ensure confidentiality.
Other upcoming events are: Southern Republican Leadership Conference in Nashville,
Tennessee, March 10 to 12. Information can be obtained at www.SRLC.org. Third Congressional
District GOP Convention April 29 at Beaufort Community College, Washington, N.C. I will
have details when they are worked out. There will be a reverse raffle in the evening. North
Carolina State GOP Convention June 2 to 4 in New Bern. Again, I will have details when
they are worked out, or they can be obtained at www.NCGOP.org. I can be reached at 252
646-6911
Town of Pine Knoll Shores
Board of Commissioners
Joan E. Lamson, Mayor
Finance & Administration
240-3110
William B. Ashland
Finance & Administration
808-3661
Robert M. Danehy
Public Safety
240-2945
Ted H. Lindblad
Public Safety
240-0580
Jay E. Kocher
Public Works
247-5987
Bonnie J. Peter
, Public Works
726-2735
Town Hall Phone: 247-4353 • Fax: 247-4355
E-mail: admin@townofpks.com • Web site:www.townofpks.com
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public Safety Building
Police (252)247-2474 • Fire/EMS (252)247-2268 • Police/Fire Fax; 247-2897
After Hours Non-emergency Phone for Police: 504-4800
Emergency call: 911