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VEGETATION ANCHORS the dunes, this example in Avalon; and these days the Great Dune Debate has riveted the attention of countless barrier island homeowners and others.

College On The Cape COURT HOUSE — Registrations are now being accepted for persons wishing to enroll in dav or evqfling classes offered through Atlantic Community College’s Cape May County Extension. Registrations will be accepted 8 to 5:30 Mondays thru Thursdays at ACC’s Cape May Extension. 120 S. Main St., here. There will be a special one-time-only registration 11 to 2 and 4 to 8 Thursday. Aug. 21, at the Extension. THIS FALL marks the first time ACC will offer day classes in Cape May County. Ten college-credit courses in eight subject areas will meet one day a week at the Middle Township School Annex, here. Sixteen courses in II subject areas will be offered at night, at several locations in the county. Day and evening classes will begin Tuesday. Sept. 2. MONDAYS — ‘Introduction to Business,' 9 to 11:40 a.m.; ’Human Growth and Development I,' 12:30 to 3:10 p.m.; ’Art Appreciation’ and ‘Basic Mathematics' and •Principles of Sociology,* 7 to 9:40 p.m. TUESDAYS —‘History of South Jersey, 9 to 11:40 a m.; Principles of Sociology.’ 12:30 to 3:10 p.m.; Introduction to Business and Principles of Management, and English Composition, and American National Government and Human Growth and Development 1.7 to9:40p.m. WEDNESDAYS - ‘Public Speaking. 9 to 11:40 a m.; Basic Mathematics, 12:30 to 3:10 p.m.; Concepts of Physical Education. 7 to 8:50 p.m.; Cultural Anthropology. and Business l4iw and General Psychology. 7 to9:40p.m. THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS — Basic WriUng Skills. 9 to 10:15'a.m.; Introduction to Mathematics, 10:30 to 11:45

a.m.

THURSDAYS — English Composition I 12:30 to 3:10 p.m.; Principles of Accounting I, 6 to 9:40 p.m.; Real Estate and Construction Law. 7 to 9:40 p.m. SATURDAYS-General Psychology, 9to 11:40a.m. Cape May County residents can arrange to have part of their tuition paid by the county by presenting a chargeback form when registering. Forms may be obtained from the county treasurer's office. Master Charge and Visa are accepted. Assistance and complete information about ACC’s Cape May Programs may be obtained by calling the Extension 4*5-7857, dT ACC ftf 52S-H1 f <Jt'64M95U‘, ML MB* ‘ * 4 *

Dune’s Day Continues

MIDDLE TWP - The highly controversial legislation looming over "Life in the Shifting Dunes” was the focal point of the first seminar in a series on Critical Coastal Issues. Saturday night at the Wetlands Institute. Speakers were Joseph Lomax, environmental consultant and nature photographer; David Kinsey, acting director of the N. J. Div. of Coastal Resources; David Fisher, a representative of the N. J. Builders Assoc; and Michael Tanowski. a Sea Isle City Realtor . The meeting room with its expansive view of the Wetlands, was filled to capacity by the time Mr. Lomax began his introductory slide show on

relationship to the

mainland.

REFERRING TO THE BARRIER islands as “very dynamic land formations," he explained how sand migration occurs in a landward direction and that because of this, the dunes have a crucial part in protecting the mainland and wetlands in between. Preservation techniques such as dune stabilization via snow fencing and the beech grass planting are far better, according to Lomax than constructing jetUes, which he called “a last ditch effort" in the ever-constant flux of land,

wind, and ocean.

THE CHANGING PHIIX) SOPHY of dune management, which was culminated in June by the

Shorefront Protection Act, or Bill-A-1825 was Mr Kinsey’s topic. Calling the coastline a "classic collection of conflicts," he went on to define how he perceives his role as director of Coastal Resources: “My job is to try to reconcile as many of these conflicts as we can together.” Throughout his talk. Kinsey repeated his belief that public debate of dunes management and other environmental issues is "necessary and healtty if communication is going to result." Kinsey said he thinks there’s p strong need for legislation on dunes management but also "an even stronger need" for state and local governments to work together. "LEGISLATION IS

JUST A SMALL part of an overall dune program--it's just the beginning," he emphasized. Mr. Fisher, representing the builders, said the members of his association acknowledged the need for adequate shorefront protection, "We consider the beach system to be a real and living, system Our disagreement with the proposed Bill A-1825 stemmed from the boundary line landward of the dune system extending to the first parallel paved street--this is what we didn’t th^nk was right." Realtor Ranowski spoke briefly about the alleged adverse tax repercussion which Bill A-1825 would have caused to "the inland (Page 3 Please)

how the barrier islands proposed (but temcame about and their porarily halted) Dune and

Weekend For The Family AVALON — As the count' down approaches for Family Weekend here, recreation director, Dave Haberle is busy revising the schedule to .fit the desires of a 11 ages. The weekend begins Saturday, with a parade, down Dune Dr. from 21st to 29th and then Avalon Ave. to Community Hall. Youngsters are urged to decorqte their bikes ahd join in the parade. AT 12 NOON, there will be a dedication, opening ceremony, and introductions of officials and guests. Free hot dogs and coke will be served inside Community Hall following the opening ceremonies, from 1 to 2 p.m. Between 1 and 3, toetapping Dixieland music will be furnished by the Doctors of Rhythm Band. POSTERS THAT have been submitted for the Poster Contest will be on display inside Community Hall between 1 and 4. All the little ones are welcome at the Tot Lot for • pony rides from l to 3. All ages will delight in the Magic Show and Balloon Demonstration, featuring the wizardry of Bob Shannon inside Community Hall from 4

until 5.

WHEN THE little ones are worn out and tucked into bed,Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, Grandma and Grandad can swing and sway to the music of Russ Patrick and his Orchestra at the dance in Community

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CUDDLING A YOUNG orphaned opossum. 8-year-old Howard Stoddard Jr.', is instructed on proper handling of wildlife, by his father. Howard Sr., director of the Genesis Nature Center on Rt. 47. The center is open to the public. Wednesday thru Sunday, and children are invited to become acquainted with various species of wildlife. F alher Nature

DIAS CREEK — You've finally captured the snake that's been after your chickens; now what ... There's a raccoon in your basement, and you can't persuade it to leave Your daughter comes home carrying a sparrow hawk, apparently with a broken wing ... The cat has raided the wild rabbit nest along your fenceline, and the mother has hightailed it. leaving a bunch of little fury creatures defenseless... Q. What do you do in situations like

these?

A. You get in touch with Howard Stod-

dard at 4S5-5293.

HE’S DIRECTOR OF THE Wildlife Rescue/Genesis Nature Center at Rt. 47

the public. In fact, he encourages

visitors—human and other wise. Even a casual conversation with Mr

Stoddard is enough to convince you he’s soft on animals. He admits, for instance, to taking in disabled sea gulls, even though government wildlife personnel have ad vised him they’re so prevalent they don't

need savirig.

THE "GENESIS" IN STODDARD'S facility derives from his natural displays and habitats, depicting God’s creations The "rescue" part of the name denotes he’ll take care of orphaned or injured wild

animals that other people come across Because of a. "transportation f

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