Page 20 The Shoreline May 2010
Friends Need Friends
By Dot Miller
Because it is hidden behind bushes off Salter Path
Road, residents of Pine Knoll Shores may not realize
that the Bogue Banks Public Library is a gem in our
midst. But on any given day, families can be seen
entering our library to take advantage of its many
offerings.
When the Bogue Banks Library originally opened,
in September 1983, it was in a small room at the N.
C. Aquarium. The ribbon cutting at the new facility
in Pine Knoll Village occurred on May 20,1990. Since
that day, a steady stream of year-roimd residents
and summertime visitors take advantage of all that
the library offers: daily newspapers, magazines,
thousands of books, CD's, videos, free use of the
internet, exceptional children's programs, monthly art
shows, occasional and always outstanding speakers'
programs. A recent innovation has been The Book
Nook, an on-going sale of newer books.
Bogue Banks Public Library is open six days each
week: Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Staff members are cordial and helpful. They
include Brita Flynn and Dorma Freeman with part-
timers Andrew Porter and Sue Way. Susan Simpson,
County Librarian, is also often on site.
The library receives county and town (Pine Knoll
Shores and Atlantic Beach) support, but these funds
have been reduced during recent stressful financial
times. That's where 190 "Friends" come in—Pine
Knoll Shores residents who support the library with
their membership. Having all the town's property
owners (potentially 2,200) as Friends of the Bogue
Banks Library would reduce the stress and keep the
many programs vibrant. Individual membership in
the Friends costs $10 per year; family memberships
are available for $15 per year. To join the Friends stop
by the library or fill out the coupon below and mail
it with your check. Your support will make a huge
difference and for that we thank you.
Where is the Bogue Banks Library? It is just west of
the Pine Knoll Shores Public Safety Building.
Shoes for Boys and Girls Club
The Athlete's Foot in Morehead City has teamed up
with the Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Carolina to
provide shoes for members of the Club.
Alan Horton, store manager at The Athlete's Foot,
said he wanted to find a partner in the commimity
that could benefit from the success The Athlete's Foot
has enjoyed over the last 10 years in Morehead City.
"The mission of the Boys and Girls Club is one we
whole-heartedly support. The Club provides a safe,
positive place for boys and girls to spend their time
after school and in the summers."
Many of the families live on an extremely tight
budget. The Athlete's Foot wants to provide shoes
for those members selected by the Boys and Girls
Club staff.
Beginning this May through the month of June, The
Athlete's Foot will set aside $1 for each pair of shoes
sold in the Morehead City store. This money will be
used to provide shoes for the children and teenagers
selected by the Club staff for the back-to-school
season. Horton said The Athlete's Foot will set aside
$1 in September and October for the same purpose,
providing shoes for the holiday season.
"We're excited about our partnership with the Boys
and Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina and know we'll
find many other ways to support the wonderful work
they do," Horton said.
Leisa Smith Barefoot is the Executive Director of the
Boys and Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina. The Athlete's
Foot is owned by Pine Knoll Shores residents Jean
and Jim Turner and is located in Morehead Crossing
on Highway 24.
Keglers Komplete Kompetition
By Charlie McBriarty
The six-month Pine Knoll Shores keglers' season
officially concluded on Thursday, March 25, at the
Clamdigger with the Ancient Mariners' annual
banquet, where tales were spun, awards were
presented, and a special birthday was celebrated.
The birthday was number 95 for Vivian Macdonald,
who has participated in the Ancient Mariner Bowling
League since its inception in 1974. The awards were
in the form of cash for high individual and team
achievement, plus a few less meritorious feats. The
tales that were spun, as Las Vegas legend maintains,
will remain at the Clamdigger.
This season's league bowling competition began
on Monday, September 28, at the Stars and Strikes
Bowling Center at Cherry Point. The season consisted
of weekly contests matching two teams bowling three
games each to determine which team could win the
highest number of the available four points awarded
each week. Each of the three games was worth a point,
and the team amassing the greatest number of total
pins was awarded the fourth point. ,
After 12 weeks of competition, the team calling
itself the "Long Shots" amassed the highest point
total. This team, consisting of Teddy Wimberly, Will
Dixon and Edna Tart, was declared the winner of the
first half of the season on December 14. The second
half was won by the team of Dot Manion, Charlie
Kirchner and Bob Slater— aka "Two Guys & a Gal."
As a consequence, the two teams were matched in a
"roll-off" to determine the league champion. After
the dust settled at the conclusion of this three-game
session, the "Long Shots" earned the championship.
One of the features of the Ancient Mariner Bowling
League is that for 36 years participants, regardless of
their bowling acumen, have found bowling to be an
opportunity to meet people, to enjoy an afternoon
of friendly activity and to have fun. This season the
league consisted of 12 three-person teams and nearly
a score of substitute bowlers. Next season will get
underway in late September. It is the hope of the new
officers that more bowlers can be found for the 2010-
2011 season. Anyone interested in joining the league
may contact any of the officers: President Jim Fix
(247-4843), Vice President Nick Policastro (808-2919),
Treasurer Lois Kacmarcik (247-3610), or Secretary
Barb Fix (247-4843).
Pine Knoll Association
Mail to: Friends of the Bogue Banks Public Library
320 Salter Path Road, Suite W
Pine Knoll Shores NC 28512
I/we would like to enroll as a member of the Friends
of the Bogue Banks Public Library for the year 2010.
Family $15.00 Individual $10.00
Name.
Phone
By Barbara Lemons
Address.
e-mail
Summer is almost here, and folks are returning to
the beach, shaking off the long winter with sand and
sunshine.
That said. Pine Knoll Association reminds members
and guests about safety on the beach. As admirable
as it is that a five-year old can dig a three-foot hole
in the sand with a plastic shovel, that same hole can
become a significant safety hazard if left unattended.
As we trek to the beach balancing chairs, bags, towels,
coolers, and boogie boards, we're not looking for holes
in the sand and could easily take a bad fall as a result.
In addition, these fun digs are particularly dangerous
to our volunteers who monitor sea-turtle nests at
night. So, after getting that photo of your children in
the hole they dug, please fill it in and eliminate the
possibility of someone's day at the beach turning into
a visit to the emergency room.
Be aware also that our beaches are often littered
with metal cans, glass, fishing hooks and line, plastic
bags, fireworks, balloons, children's plastic toys and
pet excrement. These items all pose health and safety
issues for people and wildlife, so please be sure to
gather it up, take it away and leave nothing behind.
If we all pitch in, our beaches will be safer and more
enjoyable for everyone.
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