Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 18 September '85 , r — 65

Who'll Enforce State's New Fire Code?

( From Page 1 > "No, that's correct," said Beers. "But the state wants you to go local." "The state," said Sturm, "in their wisdom, or whatever, has passed regulations. Many are saying. 'You passed cm. now enforce 'em.' " "The state has said they don't want it," said Beers. "They'll take their 20 percent <of the fees, i." "BUT WHAT IF some municipalities, one-half, one-quarter, one-third, decide to do it themselves? What function would the county fire marshal then have?" asked Sturm. "You've still got to have a fire marshal." said Beers. "You're just adding to his duties." "The problem is three-fold." said Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton: "Some municipalities are not eager to come in; it's optional; and the state will collect 20 percent of the fees and do nothing. "There's no way for this to be selfsustaining if four or five of the municipalities opt out," he added. "I can't see any big expenditure at this time," said Beers. "How much do you foresee?" asked Thornton. "Not a 40-hour week," said Beers. "If only four or five opt out," said Frederick, "I foresee a large operation." "Then it would be self-sufficient," said Myers. "One movie theater inspection costs $700." THORNTON COMPARED the proposal to the county health coordinator inspections which he said, require the county to hire eight seasonal employes from May to September "with a lot of inherent problems". Sturm said he was bothered by the "legal responsibilities" and the problem of doing the inspection for some municipalities while residents of all municipalities pay taxes. "We're caught between the dog and the fireplug," said Sturm. "You have a fire marshal," said Porch. "Either you update or disband. We're making you aware you've got to do something." "Right now," said Belles, "we want a little more money so we can have a secretary. Now the county works with nothing."

Registration Zooms — ( From Page 1 > pared to 700 last year, according to William Knouff, center director. A "registration" is a student in one class. The 850 figure translates to 170 FTEs (full-time equivalents). Knouff said the college is offering 40 class sections in the county this year compared to about 33 last year Day classes meet at the new center, which replaces one in Court House that closed this summer. Evening classes four nights a week are held at Lower Cape May Regional High School in Erma. the Coast Guard training base in Cape May, Upper Township Middle School in Petersburg, the county Vo-Tech School in Crest Haven, the county library in Court House, and Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital in Court House. KNOUFF' F'STIMATFJD county student registrations at the main campus in Mays Landing are "perhaps twice as manv" as last year. New courses offered at the expanded extension center include economics, cost accounting. business law. introduction to logic and nutrition. The center has 18 IBM personal computers compared to four at the previous center. As a result, Knouff said, "we are offering more computer courses. Introduction' used to be it. Now we're running two in- 1 troductory courses and a language' 1 course Next semester we'll have another < language course. ! "We can provide students with hands-on ( operation and give them more time on them (the computers)." Knouff said 1 He said the school for the first time used ( its own on-line computer for registration 1 for students both at the extension center and main campus, a new convenience for - students who attend classes in Mays - Landing. Knouff pointed out that senior citizens can take classes on a space-available basis tuition-free. He said five of 20 students in a ^ crafts course aimed at art majors are members of SAGES (Senior Adults Gaining Education and Stimulation Y. —

"We type your reports, etc.," said Sturm. "That's not a problem. How much money?" "Why don't we find out and put it ail together''" said D'Amico. "The problem is not how much money." said Thornton, "but what responsibilities will the municipalities accept, what will the state accept, what obligations do we have, and lastly, how much is it going to cost?" "You're missing the whole point," said Beers. 'The money will be"used for education. They want the 80 percent to stay local so there will be less arson, less fires. You're losing sight of the intent." "WE'D LIKE TO HEAR from the municipalities to find out how they feel." said Thornton. "Who's responsible for litigation if the county takes responsibility?" "If you find a violation," said Beers, "the bureau will assess a fee and it can go to the (fbunty board of appeals." "And then if they go to court?" asked Thornton. "I'm not an attorney," said Beers. "I don't remember a time when we've denied you anything," said Thornton "The issue is, we have to have a number of questions answered. Find out how many are going local. I suggest you get the 16 municipalities and we'll make a contract with them." The firemen said they'd come back with more information. Sturm urged them to do it before Dec. 1 because of the 1986 budget timetable.

Adult High School — (From Page 1) John Scavelli, who joined the district last month, is broker-counselor. ZIMMERMAN SAID students will receive a diploma from the Cape May County Vocational Schools which will "carry a little more weight " than the highschool equivalency (GED) some dropouts later earn. The GED is given for passing an exam, this diploma for completing course work. "Ours is a state-recognized high school diploma." said Zimmerman. The vo-tech school board okayed the concept of the adult high school in November. 1984. Application went to the state in April and ran into a freeze on new adult high - schools because of a state scandal about padded enrollments and misuse of socalled "independent study". But the county persisted and approval came in July, just in time for the first students to be accepted this month Zimmerman said the district has a goal of 75 students by June Because of the individualized format, students can begin classes at any time. Scavelli interviews prospective students, determines what they lack for a diploma, and sets up a schedule. In some cases, classes are already being offered In others, such as English, math and science, vo-tech teachers certified in those subjects take over THE DISTRIC T STILL lacks a teacher certified in social studies to work on an hourly basis, Scavelli said. Satisfaction of course requirements is , "competency-based, not time-based." Zimmerman said. All students will even , tually have to pass the Minimum Basic Skills test taken by high school students i throughout the state. | The program has a $56,350 budget for 1985-86, based on the projection of 75 i students. State reimbursement for those t students is identical to that of regular day- f school students. The school's recruiting program includ- j ed a mailing to students who dropped out s at the county's four high schools since 1979 [ Zimmerman. 44, has been in education i for 21 years including four as a teacher. « two as a vice principal, and 15 as a prin- h cipal, most recently at Spotswood High School in Middlesex County. He lives in Court House. « Scavelli. 54. has 15 years public school teaching experience. He lives in Newfield. Gloucester County, where he has a game ■ farm •

iDoru Ward Photo) 8a;be<ll"'<1 chicken and corn are objecls of altenlion of 'a wM^vfoun r .ft rn K r D'bbi' Carro" of llaled"n al ann"al P'cic of SS. organization in Count, Park, with Gov. Thomas Kean as

4 Merit Scholars

Four Cape May County high school students have been selected as semifinalists in the 31st annual Merit Program conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Kim E. Wells, Cape May. a student at Lower Cape May Regional High School ; Jason A. Baker and Mary

K. Gay nor of Ocean City, Ocean City High School students. Jay A. Wallmark, Wildwood. of Wildwood High School. They are among 15,000. high school seniors who will compete for 5,800 Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $21 million, to be awarded next spring.

College Aide Visits Cape

GETTYSBURG. Pa - Kristin Ardell. admissions counselor, will represent Gettysberg College at Cape May County high schools Friday Ardell will answer questions about the college, admissions, financial aid. and career opportunities Her schedule for Friday includes Lower Cape May Regional High School, Er ma. 9 a.m.; Middle Township High School.

Court House. 10:15 a.m.; Wildwood High School. Wildwood, 11:45 a.m.; and Wildwood Catholic High School. North Wildwood. 1 : 15 p.m.

PARTY GIRL — .Mariel Clary. 19 months, leaves no doubts of her political affiliation as she waits for Gov. Thomas Kean at county GOP campaign kickoff in County Park last Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clary, of Villas.

Stone Harbor Blood Drive COURT HOUSE - Accor ding to the County Chapter. American Red Cross. 95 percent of all people will use whole blood or a blood product before they are 65 years old. and more blood is used by the very young and the very old. The chapter raised these points in appealing to donors to take 45 minutes out to give a pint of blood On Monday. Sept. 30, the Harbor Community is sponsoring a Red Cross Drive at the Stone Fire Hall. 96th and Second Avenue, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Honored For Support | COURT HOUSE - I Mayor .Michael J. Voll of Middle Township was i recently appointed for a i three-year term to the New t Jersey Committee for Employer Support of the I Guard and Reserve. ,

WCHS Sets College Fair

NORTH WILDWOOD - Wildwood Catholic High School will present its Second Annual College F'air 7-9 p.m Tuesday. Sept 24 Over 125 colleges will be on hand. This program is open to all parents and students from Wildwood Catholic.

Wildwood. Lower Cape May Regional and Middle Township High Schools Use of the 15th Street entrance is asked. Mini Roster Night for all parents of students attending Wildwood Catholic High School will be held 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept 26

1L 3 / -iJFH if iDoru Ward Photo i CHEERING SQUAD — Members of Avalon Women's GOP Club committee for annual Harvest Champagne Gala meet at home of Mary Fallon of Avalon. Left to right are: Polly Petrica and Mary Fallon, co-chairmen; Lynda Pagliughi. president, and Esther Bracher, in charge of cheer basket. Event will be held Oct. 20 at Golden Inn.