ShorelMm The November 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 5 A Shoreline Community, Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. Town Hall 247-4353 At Lone Last a Tribute to WWII Veterans Honored Guests - The World War II veterans on hand for dedication of the Pine Knoll Shores Military Veterans Memorial gather at the foot of the town hall stairs at the conclusion of the ceremonies. See photo spread on page 8. Other stories on page 12. Electrical Consumption Dips For Second Month By Bill White The campaign to help the nation achieve energy independence by reducing electric consumption in Pine Knoll Shores continues to bear fruit. For the second month in a row electrical usage in the community in September showed a decrease from usage in the corresponding period last year. While the campaign is based on consumption by the month and features seasonal tips for that particular period of the year, usage is now being reported on a kilowatt hour per day basis because billing cycles do not exactly dovetail with the days of the month. Some cycles cover fewer than the actual number of days in a given month, some a greater number of days. Reporting kilowatt usage by the day gives a precise picture of how daily usage this year compares ^ Tip of the Month Holiday cooking. If you have a lot of holiday cooking planned, your energy use can really add up. Make sure your pan covers the coil of your electric range. If you can see coil peeping out from the sides of your pan, you are losing energy and you need to use the smaller burner. Cover pans while cooking to preventheatloss. Just before your food is cooked completely, turn off the oven or burner and allow the heat in the pot or pan to continue the cooking process for you. to daily usage last year during a given period. During the September period last year the average kilowatt hour per day usage in PKS was 153,067. This past September the average per day was 144,960, a decrease of 8,107 kilowatt hours and a percentage reduction of 5.30. This is on top of a 7.47 percent reduction in average kilowatt hours per day achieved in August, the (Electrical) Continued on Page 2 Honored at Dinner; Monument Dedicated By Bill White Kilroy was there. And so were 47 World War II veterans and many of their spouses as citizens of Pine Knoll Shores gathered at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast October 24 for a dinner to recognize the contributions of those among them who served in the nation's armed forces and helped preserve freedom more than six decades ago during the war that engulfed the world. Earlier in the day the group came together on a rise of land outside of town hall and, in a brief, moving ceremony, dedicated a monument to all those Pine Knoll Shores residents, past and present, who have served in all branches of the military and were prepared, during times of war and times of peace, to go forth and fight for the cause of liberty and justice. Dedication of the Military Veterans Memorial was the culmination of an effort launched more than six months ago by a group of citizens. They felt that a significant tribute to their friends and neighbors who had served the nation during the cataclysm of World War II was long overdue, especially since the passage of time was thinning the ranks of World War II veterans at a quickening pace. Moreover, it was felt that these same residents deserved a heartfelt thank you for their contributions to the community (WWII Veterans) Continued on Page 4 WILLIAM & BARBARA WHITE PC BOX 1644 ATLANTIC BEACH, NC 28512 Standard Pre-Sort Permit #35 ?ch, NC 28512 Deadline for Dec. issue is Monday, Nov. 17 Deadline for Jan. issue is Monday, Dec. 22 Articles always welcome!