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ERMA — Although school administrators deny any "definite" decision has been made on what departments will * feel the sting of a budget that calls for the elimination of at least five teaching positions and reduced programs offerings, other word from inside the Lower Cape May Regional School system is the cuts will be targeted at student elective programs — primarily the fine arts, arts and crafts and industrial arts. According to Fine Arts Dept, chair Mary Louis Walter, the administration seems to be set on "rifihg" at least one industrial arts teacher and one art teacher, both currently working at the Teitelman Junior High. (Riflng refers to Reduction in force; a personnel cutback.) The result would be to move two teachers from the high school to fill the positions, thus eliminating several arts and craft offerings now available to high school students. “YOU CAN’T JUST have all academics," Ms. Walter said,'emphasizing that a balance is necessary in educational programs, especially in geographic areas that don’t offer as many cultural opportunities as a city. "You can’t just take this (arts) away from students," the department chair stressed. "We have good programs...If we let them go, they’ll never be revived. Saying that students learn things in art classes they can use in everyday life, Ms. Walter noted that more and more emphasis is being placed today on people having businesses in their homes. "I know a number of kids have started businesses from what they have learned," she said. "One boy opened a macrame shop for tfie summer." MS. WALTER indicated that student reaction to the possible elimination of art electives — which she got wind of only last week — was to join in a "Save Our Electives” movement — a project that includes producing T-shirts with the movement’s SOS logo. It is believed the local teacher’s association supports the effort. The department chairman said she hopes parents, students and teachers will attend tomorrow’s (Thursday at 8) school board meeting and support the arts. The Digest (From Pagel) from the 1981 figure — calls for $140,161 to be raised thru local property taxes. Last year, only about $97,000 was called for from property taxes. The increase in the 1982 budget is largely due to the need for $19,000 plus ' $10,000 in interest to be paid on a bond anticipation note. Also, the reserve for uncollected taxes increased by about $2,000 and local insurance costs jumped more than $4,000. Porn Ban Eyed DENNIS TWP. — Township Committee last week introduced an ordinance banning the commercial use of pornography — a move officials hope will prevent anyone dealing in such activities from operating in the community. The ordinance will enpower Mayor Frank Murphy and two appointees to enforce the regulations banning the sale and display of books, films and photographs that fall into the classification of pornography. Anyone found guilty of violating the anti-pom law would face 90 days in jail and $500 in fines. PO to Move COURT HOUSE - Beginning in August, the post office here will be moving up Main St. (Rt. 9) to the old Acme building — a move that will give postal workers almost double the office space they have now. The building is owned by the Cape May County Savings and Loan. It will lease port of the facility to the Postal Service for a term of 15 years at an annual cost of $33,200. Zoning Fight SEA ISLE CITY — An ordinance passed by City Commission last week will allow a mere majority of the three-

April 22 meeting is in the; high school libraryr Superintendent Ephraim Keller said last Friday no "definite" decision had been made where staff and programs will be cut — pending action by the local school board. He stressed that a special public board meeting was being scheduled for April 29 to discuss personnel matters. ASKED IF TEACHERS and departments most likely to be affected by the cuts have been notified, Mr. Keller told the newspaper they hadn’t because "we don’t want to get anyone uppet unnecessarily." He indicated that there will be teaching positions eliminated and some programs cut because they weren't provided for in the $5.2 million approved by voters April 6. According to Mr. Keller, |Cuts will be made on the basis of student course selections for next year. These selections are currently being studied — and apparently there have been some changed in the usual pattern of student choices. I Noting that student selection of art courses seems to Have dropped significantly this year, Ms. Walter said she believes the results may be an indication of the way students are being counseled by school guidance personnel. THE LARGEST BULK of students usually requesting first-level art courses are those entering the high school from Teitelman, she said. "I talked with Ruth Kane (Teitelman guidance counselor) and she said there appears to be an imbalance in schedules this year,” the department head said. “She said she could possibly recounsel some of the students." Ms. Walter continued: "I’d like to appeal to parents to at least look at their children’s schedule, why pay for study halls." While much of the district’s art program includes classroom work, students also participate in numerous contests and exhibits. Last Sunday several received awards for placing in a countywide art exhibit for 7th to 12th graders sponsored by the Cape Atlantic Art Leagues. In addition, several arts and crafts students each month visit South Cape and Swainton Nursing Home to share their talents with the residents.

^ AAA A A d member governing body <b pass any changes in zoning districts that aren’t recommended by the local Planning Board. But Mayor Dominic Raffa — who was riot present at last week’s session — may file petitions to have the issue decided by city voters in Nov. Under the previous ordinance each commissioner had veto power in suth situations — a unanimous Commission vote being necessary to override the Planning Board. Commissioners Alan Gansert and William Vansartsdalen reportedly contend that the previous ordinance gave the mayor — who appoints members to the Planning Bpard — excessive control over zoning decisions. Raffa, however, has charged that the revised ordinance is a move to weaken the Planning Board itself — allowing Commissioners to bypass the Planning Board. Eye Bottle Bill MIDDLE TWP. — Committee members here are throwing support behind the concept of state bottle bill they believe would help eliminate litter from ro/Wsides. Still only a concept, the bill woujd require store owners to charge 5 cents extra for any beverage sold in glass containers. Although personally supporting the bill, Mayor Samuel DeVico indicated at last week’s Committee meeting he doesn't think district legislators — who also represent neighboring Cumberland County where several glass manufacturing companies are located — will go along with such legislation. On Tax Board AVALON — Former Borough Council president Philip Judyski has been appointed to a three-year term on the Cap#* May County Board of Taxation by Gov. Thomas Kean. Judyski — nephew of county treasurer Philip Matalucci — will replace Democrat Alan Gould on the threemember board beginning May 4. The position carries with it an annual $8,000 stipened paid by the state.

AARP Chapt er Sets Election

CAPE MAY - The regular monthly meeting of Victoria Cape May Chapter 691 of AARP will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Victorian Towers, Washington and Ocean Sts., Cape May. Election of officers, board of directors, and nominating committee will take place. The speaker of the day will be Nila Aronow, South Jersey Community Coordinator of the New Jersey Network.

correction/elaboration In last week’s synopsis of school election results throughout the county, it was incorrectly listed that Howard Leroy Hess, the second high vote-getter in the Dennis Twp. School District election with 169 votes, was an incumbent; he was a challenging as a newcomer.

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ERMA — The County Emergency Vehicle Driving Academy - established at the County Airport here in 1976 for policeman, firemen and ambulance drivers to learn emergency driving techniques — has been dismantled along with the County Traffic Safety Dept. ‘ The freeholders unanimously passed a resolution March 9 abolishing the department and academy. According to reports, Freeholder Director Anthony Catanoso contends the program was closed because it failed to produce enough tuition revenue to cover expenses, and because of Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Other reports, however, indicate the closing may be the result of*a feud between Catanoso and county GOP%:hairman Philip Matalucci. The driving academy was included within departments Catanoso oversees as freeholder, while the director of the program was RoUpfudyski, Matalucci’s nephew.

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