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The Herald and The Lantern

Wednesday, May 7, IMO

Litter & Vandalism Still Higbee Beach Problems

ATONE HARBOR - Many believed that when Hip Mate took over control of the Higbee Beach area, the tearing up of sand dunes and littering of beaches and woodlands vvouldstop It hasn't According to Ray Sayre.' i-sistant wildlife biologist w ith the state Division of I ish. Game and <bellfisheries. people are treating the Higbee Beach Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area south of < ape May Canal in Lower Township with reckless abandon SPEAKING BEFORE some 60 persons during a «»l|de lecture 'aU the Wptlands Institute on Stone Harbor Blvd,, Middle Township. Saturday night, Mr Sayre said dune buggies have crashed through the numerous

barriers he has erected since becoming caretaker last October, and littering continues unabated. T spend moat of my time re«k>ing the things I’ve already done .once. ’ he said. "I spend about 60 percent 6f my time picking up trash.” IN ADDITION, he has had to contend with, people partying in the area, the cutting of trees for firewood, and even with stolen cars, which he said have been abandoned there He said that 4 by 4 ft. poats used to block off a half-dozen secondary roadways into the management area have been broken off like matchsticks, and that just a few weeks ago a metal fence blocking the npin

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ACCORDING TO Mr Sayre, while traveling through the dunes in dune buggies is prohibited, the use of the 4-wheel drive vehicles by fishermen is permitted, by permit, on the beach. He also stressed that he is trying to work out a path for horseback riders around the perimeter of the 600-acre area which be hopes to have ready before the end of spring. Foot traffic is also to be restricted to designated

areas.

Whether or not hunting is to be permitted in the area still hasn tbeendecided, he said, indicating that limited gunning will be

allowed. "We’d like to prove to the country that fa multiple use] can exist on such a small tract . ” UNDER THE multiple use concept, recreational uses such as hiking, hunting, fishing and birdwatching would be per-r-mitted, with restrictions, wfille the unique dune, field, forest and marsh habitat continues tooto serve as a wildlife refuge for endangered species. According to the wildlife biologist, bird watchers can be just as intrusive to wildlife as hunting when they aren’t properly restricted. Mr. Sayre said original plans called from him to live within the management area; however, budget cutbacks precluded his on-site caretaking.

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ASST. BIOLOGIST R»v Styre goF* over a map outlining the trnre than right dlffrrmt type* ol vegetation In the High,. Beach-Pond Creek Wildlife Management Area. Ordinances Oping Out To Public

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AVALON — At a recent meeting of the Borough Council it was decided that a list of the general ordinances he compiled and made available to all residents and real estate agents. "We would like to see this list posted in all motels, hotels, rooming houses and all rental properties,” said Borough Clerk Virginia Oler." It is hoped that Realtors will support this activity by distributing the list to property owners and renters.” The list of general ordinances covers rules for' the Beach, Use of Bicycles, Noise, Dogs and Trash. BEACH REGULATIONS include — as of June 2nd, beach tags must be worn and visible 10a.m. toSp.m. for beach patrons 12 and older; swimming must be confined to protected beaches 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rafts and surfboards are restricted to designated beaches; no plcnicing, fires, ball playing or alcoholic beverages are permitted; no sleeping on beaches between 7 p.m. to8 a.m.; no trespassing on dunes; sailcraft are restricted to designated beaches; no fishing at protected beaches June to September from 9 a.m. to6p.m. BICYCLES are permitted on the beach from 5 a.m. to ll a.m. only; no motorcycles at any time, and cyclists must obey traffic rules. The borough's noise ordinance require Consideration of others. NO DOGS are allowed on the beach or boardwalk between June and September, and all dogs must be licensed and leashed. TRASH REGULATIONS prohibit the use of plastic bap*; trash must be in tightly covered containers. Collections June thru August are on this schedule: Monday and Thursday —East of Dune Drive; Tuesday and Friday — West of Dune Drive to Ocean Bpve; Wednesday and Saturday — West of Ocean Drive. There are convenience containers for trash located at 13th and Dune, 30th and Avalon, 31st and Dune, 42nd and Pelican Drive. 56th and Ocean

Marina; and 74th and .Ocean Park. Bulk trash, such as stoves, refrigerators, etc., will be picked up the last Monday of every month. There are containers for glass bottles at 13th and Dune for recycling.

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Practice & Career

WILDWOOD — Freshmen at Wildwood High recently learned practical banking practices from Patricia Ewan,-manager of the Lower Township office of the Marine National Bank. The classes were similar to those presented by Mrs. Ewan and other bank officials at other area high schools. Topics covered in the lecture and question and answer period included statement savings, passbook savings and securities. In addition, Mrs. Ewan explained there are many job opportunities in the field of banking, such as bank teller, public relations and record keeping. Students graduating *om a local high school with background in general business are able to apply at one of the area banks for employment. At the Marine National Bank, a class for tellers is offered, consisting of one week in a classroom-like atmosphere followed by three weeks of experience working with an experience teller. Advancement comes through classes given by 'the American Banking Association. The classes are taken on an individual’s own time but may be paid for by the bank. "We feel that giving the youth of our communities education in the basic fundamentals of financial functions of banking will encourage students to enter the field in the future,” Mrs Ewan said. She spoke to the general business classes taught Pit Davies and Vickie Fischer.