May 2010 The Shoreline Page 11
PKS Commissioners' Meeting
Seven citizens attended the April 17 meeting of the
Pine Knoll Shores Board of Commissioners. Mayor
Jones began the meeting by reading a proclamation for
N ational Volimteer Month and thanking all volunteers
for the work they do on behalf of the town.
Rob Will from the Down East Rural Planning
Organization gave a power-point presentation on the
Carteret County comprehensive transportation plan.
It can serve as a guide for future needs and for the
community's vision and goals. There is a five-year
funding schedule.
During the public-comment time, Martha Edwards
reminded commissioners and citizens about the
upcoming Tree City Fair on April 24 to be held at
town hall.
Finance Officer Julie Anderson gave an update on
finance and administration; Director for Public Safety
Bill Matthias gave his report on law enforcement and
emergency management; Chris Jones presented his
report on planning and inspections; and Director
The Pine Knoll Shores Women's Club met on March
26, at 9:30 a.m. in town hall. President Linda Strader
welcomed 31 members and two guests, Phyllis Thomas,
Pine Knoll Shores resident, and Chris Beckham, a
visitor from Germany. Cherie Range, Karen Zaenker
and Evelyn O'Neill prepared refreshments served
on a table decorated
with Easter chicks and
flowers.
Vice President Barbara
Bagby introduced guest
speaker, Judy George,
who spoke on the value,
care, repair, restoration
and storage of antique
dolls. She works out of
her home in New Bern
at Judy's Doll Shop and
Doll Hospital. She began
her work by studying
doll making and then
teaching the process.
At the meeting, she
evaluated members' dolls not only for dollar value
but also for sentimental value. She had on display dolls
made of bisque, porcelain, kid, celluloid, cardboard
and hard plastic. In determining a doll's value, Judy
stressed that the book-price value is only for dolls in
perfect shape. Older dolls have high value, but their
condition is very important. Ideal conditions for
storage are in a glass case kept out of the sun, cellar
or attic and placed on a doll stand. Some of the older
dolls displayed were in need of repair to increase
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Judy George evaluates
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of Public Services Ernie Rudolph reported on his
department.
Under imfinished business, commissioners' approved
vision and mission statements for the town and
discussed Agenda 2010, consisting of fourteen items.
There was considerable discussion about eliminating
the roles of liaison commissioners; however, the need
for commimications is still necessary, and the issue
will be discussed again next month. No decision was
made about using soUd waste containers versus plastic
bags. The mayor suggested that using ammonia would
deter critters from tearing plastic bags.
Under new business, there was discussion about
appointing an acting town manager in the event of
the tovm manager's temporary absence or disability.
Commissioner Halada thought it was a reasonable
request but thought it should be considered in two
stages, one to work on the actual wording of such an
appointment and the second to appoint somebody. Julie
Anderson was designated as the person to serve in this
Dolls Appraised
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their worth. Members' dolls were valued from $25 to
$900. Two with the highest values were made in the
late 1800's in Germany and France. Although Judy no
longer teaches doll making, she does make dollhouse
dolls along with her repair work.
Reporting on famous women, member Pauly
Brown discussed Ida
Minerva Tarbell (1857-
1944). She was an author
and journalist known as
a leading muckraker,
one who seeks out and
exposes scandals. Her
investigative journalism
fueled public attacks on
Standard Oil and trusts
in general. Tarbell also
wrote biographies of
famous people, including
Abraham Lincoln. She
was inducted into the
member's dolls National Women s
Hall of Fame and has a
commemorative United States stamp.
Meeting discussion involved the upcoming Tree
City Fair on April 24, where the Club will participate
by selling barbeque sandwiches and desserts. Arts
and Culture Chair Marian Kutzer noted in her list
of upcoming community activities that Pine Knoll
Shores resident Ted Goetzinger will exhibit fused
glass at the library in April. Book Club chair Dot Miller
reported that the Beach Book Club is discussing How
to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie.
capacity for the next six months, if necessary.
Also tmder new business, the need for more pubUc-
safety presence on the beach during the busy season was
discussed. In the new budget $10,000 has been added
for a dedicated person to monitor public-beach accesses
and by invitation, private-beach accesses. Also, there
is a need for a message center to inform beach visitors
regarding such issues as flags for beach conditions,
beach-access hours, rip currents, tides, mile-marker
locations and dog leash laws.
The town manager has talked with a representative
from North Carolina Rural Water Association about
conducting a water-rate study for the town. Mr. Kramer
assured everyone there is no immediate plan to change
water rates; however, the town owns a 40-year old
water system and must be financially prepared to do
repairs when required.
Themeetingadjoumedat7:35p.m. and corrmiissioners
went into closed session to discuss property
acquisition.
Between the Bookends is discussing Loving Frank by
Nancy Horan.
The May regular meeting features Pat Wesson
speaking on Friendly Caregivers. Supper Club is a
picnic on May 16. Contact Pat Ruggiero. Cooks Night
Out is May 21, at Sharpies in Beaufort. Contact Bobbie
Hill. Ticket deadline for the June 4 luncheon on at
Coral Bay Club is May 28. Contact Donna Belanger.
All women living in Pine Knoll Shores are welcome
to attend meetings and to join the Club.
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