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The industrial subcommittee completed tiro.
The crannission is still working on the problem of litter and hope to complete
their recommendation in October. The problem faced by week-enders and vacationers 1^0
■UBt put out garbage and trash but are not here to retrieve their containers when they
have been emptied was discussed. Since plastic bags are widely used Shoreline wishes
to remind users of a suggestion printed in an earlier issue. An ounce of chlorox in the
or other container keeps the raccoons away. It works!
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FROM THg BUILDING IMSPBCTOR — Did you know thati
For sale signs (when they conform to the sign ordinance) on real property are
legal but such signs on cars, boats or any item other than reeil property are not?
Biltor*s notet last month we irenticned in this colvunn that you require a permit to remove
trees over 2 inches in diameter. This refers to live trees. Dead trees are a hazard and
must be removed promptly. This Is especially important since the hurricane season is ui>on
us. Diseased trees must be removed when property owner Is instructed to do so by the town.
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ARE YOU FROM VIRGINIA?
The Virginia reunion party will be held on September 2^th. Any Virginians inter
ested in attending shovild call Ann Kitch (2^7-6272) or Einlly White (2^7-4416).
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TEN YEARS AGO IN THE SHORELINE
A contract with Atlantic Beach for fire protection in Pine Knoll Shores was
negotiated. Residents began to talk about forming our own volunteer fire departoent.
Somebody made a coxmt and found there were 40 houses already standing along the
canals, (How many are there now? Answer next month).
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SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE SCHEDULES WORKSHOP
A program of special interest to Pine Knoll Shores dwellers is being sponsored by
the USDA Soil Conservation Service to be held at "Wie Marine Resources Center on October 4.
Th« subject isI "Conservation for a Changing Beach”, You may attend the whole session or
any part of it. They simply ask that you call their office at 728-4078 if you plan to
attend. Speakers are scheduled as followst
9iOO a,m. Dr, Orrin Pllkey, Jr.t "Time to Retreat from the Shore”
lOiOO a.m. Walter F, Clarkt "Protecting our Beaches: A Legal Approach"
lit00 a.m, Spencer Rogers» "Shoreline Erosion Control Alternatives"
12100 noon - Lunch (not provided)
liOO p.m. Dr, Mike Hooven "Waste Disposal Alternatives for the Coast"
2i00 p,m, Karl Graetzt "Salt-Tolerant Plants for landscaping and Erosion Control"
3:00 p,m. Dr, Graetz will lead a field trip to sites that demonstrate the necessity amd
beauty of coastal plantings, (Buis transportation provided),
MARINE RESOURCES CENTER
Watch for a series of new prograjns being given this fall for which pre-registration
is required, 'On Board* Cruises on a 50 ft, trawler, workshops, field trips—even fossil
hxmting are among them -