What’s Up With PARC?
By Jean McDanal
Thanks to the generosity of so many of you, including Lowe ’s Home Improvement in
Cedar Point, who adopted a family, the Kayak for the Warriors Angel Tree was a huge
success. Thanks to BJ Peter, Teresa Stanton-Law and Kelly Clark for all the organizing and
wrapping. We had a total of 20 vetted families that will have a very merry Christmas.
This years eighth annual Turkey Trot in Pine Knoll Shores took place on Thanksgiving
morning under clear skies and warm temperatures, a welcome relief from some of the
cold, windy and wet conditions we have occasionally experienced in past years. Mayor
Jones was there with his trusty bugle to sound the “charge” that is the traditional start of
the race. At last count, Cheryl Smith, who handled the registration table, estimates that
we had over 120 participants in this years event, including people from all over Carteret
County and many out-of-state visitors, and several very eager high school and college
runners who finished the three-mile course in under 25 minutes. Trish Kramer, our
town manager s wife, and her daughters not only brought coffee, doughnut holes and hot
chocolate for everyone to enjoy, but they also finished the course near the front of the
pack. Fast ladies indeed.
This event has grown in popularity over the years, so mark your calendars for next
years event, which is always held on Thanksgiving Day, starting at McNeill Park, with
registration at 8.30 a.m. and the start of the walk/run at 9 a.m. A special thank you goes
out to the Parks and Recreation Committee; Cheryl Smith, who handled the registration
table; Trish Kramer and her daughters for the goodies; Mayor Jones, who bugled the start
of the event and cheered everyone on; Jerry Price and John Brodman, who set out the
course, and PIKSCO and The Country Club of the Crystal Coast for allowing us to use
their beautiful park and grounds for the event.
The Christmas Flotilla was held Saturday, December 3. Participants included John
and Ann Clarke with guests John and Kathy Tilyard {Dulcincci)^ Paul RandeU with Gary
and Kathy Watkins, Ken and Faye Wall and Jimbo and Melissa Toth {Strokin to the East);
Scott, Dana and Cooper Rideout (Cooperbanks); Captain Sid Bragg, First Mate Tom
Kowalski, Jackie Jalosynski, Julie Kowalski, Winston, Lukus and Benny (Osprey II/Her
Ring); Henry and Yvette Bannen (HenryB); Wes and Missy Klor (SonzUp); Kevin Furtner
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Friends of Bogue Banks
Annual Meeting
By Sue Warren
Featured speaker is retired U.S. Navy Captain Jim Buckingham
On Sunday, January 22, the Friends of Bogue Banks Public Library will host their
annual meeting, followed by a presentation highlighting the U.S. Navy’s operation to
recover the wreckage and crew of the space shuttle Challenger.
Captain Jim Buckingham (USN, retired). Supervisor of Salvage during this
assignment, will speak on this and other missions to perform salvage work around the
world. During his 24-year career in the U.S. Navy, Captain Buckingham served in the
U.S., Vietnam and Japan.
The library will open at 2 p.m. on January 22 to allow time for attendees to view and
bid on selected art items donated for auction at this event. The meeting will begin at 3
p.m., followed by Captain Buckingham’s PowerPoint presentation. Refreshments will be
served following the program.
(White Lightening); Eamon and Dianna Kromka with three-year old Eleanor celebrating
her third birthday (Ms. Eleanor); Tyler, Leann and Andi Sanders and Jenn Williams
(Turtle Creek); Captain Keith McDuffy, Colin and Allison McDuffy, Geoff, Katie and
Allie Marett, and Sharon and Emma Lewis (Far Fetched); and Tanner Tharrington and
Captain Matt Bachtler on the public safety boat. A big thank you to John Clarke for
being our harbormaster.
Don t forget Leann Sanders is still collecting for the playground equipment that is
sorely needed in our parks. Fler email is leannsworld2@gmail.com.
The Parks and Recreation Committee welcomes any suggestions for activities that will
get people out, moving and involved. If you have any suggestions for PARC, please email
PARCPR@ec.rr.com or come to one of our meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. at town hall.
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