Viewpoints
Vote to Preserve South Point
Higgins Beach
By Stacey Hallmark-Morales
October 06, 2008
Monday
I am a newer resident of Ketchikan and have fallen in love with
South Point Higgins Beach! It is such a wonderful place to go
in a town with so few beautiful beaches that are easy to access
(and within fifteen minutes of town). I often take my dogs to
the beach to play and love the beauty, solitude, and easy access.
Yes, the litter is a hassle and I do end up cleaning up glass,
misc. debris, and even the waste of others dogs along with that
of my own dogs, but its often worth it. I do wish the state
troopers would be more diligent on Saturday nights about patroling
the area because I often go out on Sunday mornings and find the
remnants of the previous nights party in the form of broken glass
and trash. I know the issue is different for those living in
the area knowing it is a popular party spot- but wouldnt it be
wise to ask the state troopers to spend a little more time looking
for drunk drivers, drug use, underage drinking, instead of getting
rid of the beach all together?? Let's not throw the baby out
with the bath water!
Regardless- I would gladly continue volunteering my time to
keep the area clean if it were saved! I beleive it is much needed
for the residents of Ketchikan, the children of Ketchikan, and
the future of the city. Please consider voting YES to save the
beach!
Sincerely,
Stacey Hallmark-Morales
Ketchikan, AK
Received October 06, 2008 -
Published October 06, 2008
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