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Herald & Lantern 5. January *83

‘Unique Plans' for Meadows

(From Page 1) The feature Conservancy acquired the meadows in November 19B1 from Combustion Engineering Inc Stamford Conn For years the property belonged to Yara Engineering Corp , pow (ieorgia Kaolin, a subsidiary of Combustion Engineering. PROTECTION OF the meadows has been a matter of concern for conservationists and local residents for many years There have been large-scale pro blems associated with beach erosion, severe flooding and mosquitoes The highlights of the management plan, according to Cook, include shoreline stabilization, ecological control of mos quitoes. compatible human use for educational and recreational purposes, and a campaign to raise $190,000 for long-term preservation and management of the area. Under the draft mana'Sement plan, which took a year to complete and was primarily the work of local naturalist Pat Sutton, a basis for future management of the ecologically, sensitive meadows is provided "It’s a unique area and will require a special plan." Cook previously said, emphasizing the creation of the plan was a challenge for the Conservancy because most of the other areas managed by the organization are hot located near residen tial areas ACCORDINC. TO the plan, the greatest threat In'the South Cape Meadows is the erosion and consequent hreaebing of the dune Stabilizing the dune, it sals, is essential for the physical protection If the tract Calling the situation severe enough to consider major shoreline stabilization techniques in the future, the plan also recommends the short term methods of bulldozing up the washed-out dunes, erecting snow fenct* to trap sand, and the plan ting of beach grass. ,, A one year sediment transport study is

also planned to take place as soon as necessary funding is available Cook said the use of artificial seaweed as a way of trapping sand is no^v under serious consideration. Although the primary stewardship objective is to protect and enhance the habitat for both nesting and migratory birds, the meadows management plan does permit certain human activities such as hiking, birdwatching photography, scientific research and education. Hunting and trapping, woodcutting and other destructive uses of the property are forbidden. ••GENERALLY we don’t allow any use in our preserves that leave an imprint on the land or disturb the habitat of the area," Cook said. He indicated that as a general policy no motorized vehicles, bicycling, horseback riding, or feeding of wildlife are permitted in Conservancy areas. The plan also says that the Conservancy is working in cooperation with the Cape May County Mosquito Commission to ' develop a long-range control plan that is both consistent with the conservation organization’s habitat-protection objectives and commission's mandate to protect public health and welfare In general, the policy of the Nature Conservancy is to prohibit standard chemcial control measures for all types of insects. This includes aerial spraying of chemicals for mosquitoes and gypsy moths. "We (Conservancy) realize we don't live in a vacuum,” Cook said, adding that he feels there is a good working relationship between his organization and the mosquito commission. ACCORDING TO the plan, the only im provements currently planned for the pro^ perty arc the creation of a small parking area along Sunset Blvd. and the construction of a small observation toyver Existing summer cattle grazing will be permitted to

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continue in the western part of the meadows. To date the Conservancy has spent more than $40,000 to acquire the property develop the draft management plan and initiate management activities. These funds have been donated by New Jersey residents. > The Nature Conservancy operates more than 700 preserves. It has worked to preserve more than 7,000 acres of woodland and wetlands throughout the state, including 12 acres of salt marsh acquired as an addition to the state's Dennis Creek Fish and Wildlife Management area. Take the Money COURT HOUSE - The county Bridge Commission has urged the freeholders to take advantage of the availability of state or federal funding to replace some of the county’s older bridges. Commission General Manager Wister H. Dougherty contends there is no other way the commission under current mode of operation can begin to replace its bridges, many of which are over 40 years old. Taps for Caps? TRENTON — Previously passed by the Senate, the state Assembly Friday voted to extend the "caps" law until the end of January so that legislators can consider ways to revise it. The law, which was to have expired Jan 1, prohibits municipal and county governments from increasing their annual budgets by more than five per cent. It was passed in 1976 as part of the state income tax.

Tolls on Route 55?— (From Page 1) cial and residential development which have added to congestion and traffic problems." The chamber added that, while 60 per cent of the Atlantic City Expressway’s traffic took the Garden State Parkway into Cape May County some years ago, heavy traffic to Atlantic City casinos has made it "no longer a fast, safe route to Cape May County resorts." Girl Scout Project— (From Pagel) advertising agency and a paralegal in Stone Harbor, a small business owner and a social services center manager in Cape May Court House, and a physical therapist in Avalon. The Herald and Lantern volunteered a half-dozen employes working in such areas as reporting, editing, advertising sales, bookkeeping and office manager. Persons willing to have a Girl Scout "shadow" them for one day during the week of April 25 are asked to call Catherine Cooper, project chairman, at 769-0328. MS. COOPER stressed that persons in any career will be welcome and the council will do the paperwork and matching of Girl Scouts and volunteer sponsors The work day chosen will be mutually convenient to both. This program is for Senior Scouts, ages 14-18. It is named after the Indian legend which suggests that to understand a person’s life, one must walk for S'day in his or her moccasins

^ews Notes from Seven Mile Beach Mlllen Rowland IGH-2294

On the morning of Christmas Eve the day got off to a lovely start with a heart-warming phone call from Harriet (Mrs. Bud) Zuccato. She and Bud own Bud’s Market at 83rd and 3rd Ave. S.H. She had read in this column that Cape Human Resources. Inc. wanted canned food, furniture. warm clothing, in good condition of course, etc. Harriet wanted to know where to deliver their donations which we foolishly omitted in our last column. Since this is an on-going need, if you. too, wish to make contributions take them to: Rtes. 9 and 47 in Rio Grande. It’s reactions like the Zuccatos’ which make writing this column so rewarding We welcome feedback from our readers and happily get quite a lot. Incidentally, the Zuccatos had a bad scare this fall. Their handsome son. Rick (he does the butchering), was bitten by a tick and came oiose to throwing a 7. With the help of modern medicine he is well on the road to full “recovery. MAYOR WILLIAM Green of Phila. in a recent ceremony presented the Citizen’s Accommodation Award (given by the Phila Police Dept.) for meritorious service to 22-year-old Michael A. Shcston. While walking with a friend in Phila. Michael witnessed a robbery, chased, captured and subdued the perpetrator while his friend summoned police, who made the arrest. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sheston, 561.1 Ocean Dr, Avalon, owner of Century 21 Realty Co., for which Michael works His mother is Mary I«ou Sheston. an Asst Professor at Hahnemann Medical College. Stopped in to sec Grace and Jim Sheen 217 100th St. and wish . them Merry

Christmas and for the first time saw the beautiful creche created for them by their friend Pal (Mrs. Jack) Fitzpatrick over a period of years. We have seen other samples of Pat’s work but never one so lovely as this. The figures are all white, outlined in gold, it is really most impressive WE WERE SHOPPING in Court Houffe last week and wound up at the checkout counter with Gert Cerny, 8400 2nd Ave., who serves on the Sick and Welfare Committee of S.H. Chamber of Commerce We have known Gert for some time and never knew she had a thing about cats but she had enough cans of cat food in her basket to keep a Bengal tiger happy. We asked, "For Heaven’s sake, how many cats do you have?" "These are for all the strays that summer visitors leave when tKey go home and I can’t bear to see them starving,” was her answer — no wonder the Chamber put her on that committee, BETTY BEARD, whom most of us know because we see her regularly at Seashore Home Supply, got a special surprise on Christmas Eve. Her two daughters, Lisa and Martha. announced their engagements. Those who know Betty best will realize this was a very happy occasion, yet quite an emotional shock — it’s tough when the last fledgling leaves the nest. Lisa is marrying Chris Barry of nearby South Dennis and Martha will be the bride of David (-'••O-tSf Connecticut. Wed ding plans haven't been firmed up yet but we’ll keep you informed. WENT TO AN open house given by Anne Allen andfher son Bill. We saw many parishonefs of St. Mary's Episcopal Church we knew and met many

more. Among those we got to know better were Dr. and Mrs. George W. Jones of Townsend's Inlet. They have six children and one of them is George Jr., who is manage of Avalon Realty Co. in Stone Harbor. We were telling them about the fascinating afternoon interview that Ruth Kapp set up for us with Father William Shelton of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in the Villas and ar tist Fury Feraco in Fury's magnificent home. Ruth and Herman Kapp (of the Plumbing Co.) toured South America with the other two this summer. Their trip was so vastly fascinating we are going to use almost all or all the space we are allotted in this column next week. Carole Leighton, organist at St. Mary's Church at *95th St. offered to give us a book about Machu Picchu so we’ll be better prepared to write more knowledgeably about it. During the interview all three wer* in accord that Peru was the most beautiful country they had ever seen and believe us they Kave seen a great deal of the world. The interview lasted almost three hours, so you can tell how much time is going to be spent in condensing their account. Sixteen persons have submitted entry blanks for the C. of C. Outdoor Lighting contest in Stone Harbor so far and Wednesday, Dec. 29, is the judging night. We toured the town tonight and it really looks lovely. We have oui*. ( favorites but no part in the judging, so we can’l wait to hear the final results. We had a great family Christmas and hope you did too. Let us take this little bit of space to wish you all a happy and, above all, healthy New Year!