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/llf?)NEWS INgV DIGEST Ifi / The Week's H 1/ j j Top Stories (From Page I) must obtain a final DEP permit for the treatment facility itself, Klenk said. The stay order on its occupancy permit will be in effect until that approval is granted. Hospicomm principals referred questions to attorney Norman Zlotnik, who failed to return our phone calls. New Newsletter CREST HAVEN — A newsletter from the county vocational schools arrived in about 3,000 homes and businesses this week. The newsletter was produced inhouse by vo-tech staff and students. Materials cost about $150 and postage six cents apiece, officials said. Mailing list included parents of all students and all county Chamber of Commerce members. Another 2,000 copies are available at libraries, etc. The quarterly newsletter next appears in February to coincide with National Vocational Education Week. Deaf Ears? COURT HOUSE — Environmentalist Ruth Fisher of South Dennis last week asked the freeholders to interview her for the new, seven-member county Agriculture Development Board. Fisher, who heads CAPE (Citizens Association for the Protection of the Environment), said "you need someone with all of the county at heart." She said she had "worked hard for the legislation" that made the board possible and charged some of the 11 earlier nominees "are not appropriate." She signled out "two from one family," an apparent reference to George Campbell and George Campbell Jr. of Eldora. The freeholders did not respond. Saving for County CREST HAVEN - The county's Special Services School District finished the 1984-85 school year with a higher than anticipated surplus of $123,889. Supt. George E. Bailey told freeholders last week that will reduce the county's 17.5 percent share of the district's budget by $15,774 to $591,858. The budget totals just under $4 million with the state paying 67.5 percent and local school districts, by tuition, 15 percent. Surveillance Slip? SEA ISLE CITY - Police Lt. Barry Grasso confirmed last week that he has recovered "from one of my confidential sources" $2,000 in camera equipment stolen several weeks from a County Prosecutor's Office surveillance van parked behind that office in Court House. Grasso said he was still investigating the case. 106 Miles Offshore CAPE MAY — Sewer sludge from New York City, other New York and upstate New Jersey municipalities, would be dumped 106 miles off this resort if the U.S. Senate approves a bill passed by the House of Representatives last week. It would end ocean dumping by 1987 in the New York Bight, 12 miles off Sandy Hook, and "temporarily" permit it at the deeper site with a goal of ending ocean dumping altogether. Correction ERMA — A printer's error last week omitted the word "not" from a news digest item, making it appear that an alleged sexual assault victim was a passenger on the Middle Township school bus driven by Robert Gillis, Sr., 68, of 752 Seashore Rd., arraigned Dec. 6 for alleged assault. The alleged victim, 15,

was not one of Gillis' passengers. He resiged as a district driver last week. 3 Years * Back Pay CREST HAVEN - Superior Court's Appellate Division has upheld three earlier rulings that job skills teacher John German should be reinstated with three years' back pay at the county Vocational-Technical School here. The district appealed decisions, by an administrative law judge, the state commissioner of education and the state Board of Education, that German, through seniority and qualifications, should have been assigned another teaching job rather than dismissed in 1982. Parting Shot SEA ISLE CITY - Several hundred resort residents have signed petitions which, when presented to city commissioners, would call on them to remove former Mayor Dominic C. Raffa's name from the city community center. The petitions follow in the wake of Raffa's guilty plea last month to federal charges that he helped register stolen vehicles while head of the local New Jersey motor vehicle office. The community center was dedicated to Raffa, 67, in June 1980. Where Will it Go? TRENTON - State senators voted 36-0 last week in favor of Assemblywoman Barbara F. Kalik's (D, Burlington County) bill that appropriates $750,000 for a South Jersey Food Distribution Center. Gov. Thomas Kean conditionally vetoed the measure because he wanted a feasibility study on the center's location, type and character. Senator agreed, returning a revised bill to Kean for signing. The center would eliminate the need to transport produce to Philadelphia for distribution. Under Indictment OCEAN CITY - William Dunn, 24, of Millville was indicted last week on a death by auto charge in connection with a three-car accident here Aug. 18 that killed John Larkin, 20, of Long Island, N.J. Dunn started a chain reaction when he rear-ended a car in which Larkin was riding, 14th Street and Bay Avenue, authories contended. Larkin died the next day at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point. Five other people were treated and released. Police later charged Dunn with drunk driving, a charge that will be handled in Municipal Court, authorities said. Bill Killed 24-18 TRENTON - State Assembly members voted 24-18 Thursday against a bill that would have imposed a one percent tax on resort hotel and motels to fund beach restoration projects. The bill also would have tapped 97 coastal communities for 10 percent of their beach tag revenue, or an equivalent amount, toward a $15 million state shore protection kitty. Gov. Thomas Kean favored the measure, but it was opposed by resort officials and their legislators. A new bill's expected next month. Grants Fund Created OCEAN CITY — City council last Tuesday voted to create a $10,000 fund to hire a grants coordinator for a building to house the Cultural Arts Center and Historical Museum. The fund is contingent on a budget transfer. A feasibility committee formed to study the situation said the city could either renovate the old Wesley Avenue School or build a new building. Triad Associates of Philadelphia entered the low bid for the grant work, and may be hired if recommended by City Planner John Gideonse. Do I Hear Three? SEAVILLE — The state is considering a Shore Road property here as an alternate site for the proposed Prosit Lane

group home for mentally handicapped men, and plans to buy the Prosit Lane house have been put on hold. Neighbors of the Prosit Lane house said the Shore Road house is larger, less expensive and more isolated. Eddie Moore, director of the state Division of Developmental Disabilities, said the choice will be made between the two sites before Christmas. Last week, state officials said there was "no chance" of the site being changed. New Rates Approved VILLAS — Lower Township's MUA adopted two resolutions last week, adjusting sewer rates in'Schellenger's Landing and other sections of the municipality. Basic residential rates remain the same in both areas but commercial charges increase or decrease depending on the type of business. The MUA also adopted a resolution, eliminating discounts for excess water use. Crash and Spill COURT HOUSE - Edwin Wright, 25, of Mayville and Raymond Brown, 34, of Whitesboro were treated at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital and released Friday after a tank truck driven by Wright, hit Brown's vehicle, between Locust Avenue and School Lane on Route 9. The truck overturned, spilling 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel. The roadways were closed for several hours while cleanup crews cleared the mess. Burglary Charged NORTH WILDWOOD - Keith Bryan Money, 22, of 19 Secluded Lane in Rio Grande, was charged with burglary, theft, possession of burglary tools and possession of a controlled substance after police found him living in an Atlantic Avenue apartment he allegedly burglarized. Police claim that Money had a small quantity of cocaine on him when arrested Dec. 8. The apartment is a summer rental unit that was emptied in September; its owner told police someone was living-there and that some merchandise was missing. Money was held in the county jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail.

One-Armed Bandit? WILDWOOD - Joseph Caselli, 28, of Philadelphia pleaded guilty in Superior Court last week to one count of armed robbery for the theft of $11,862 from the Marine National Bank in the 3200 block of Pacific Avenue here last August. Caselli, who actually was unarmed, wrapped a towel around one arm, leading a bank teller to believe he was carrying a weapon. Under state law. a person can be charged for armed robbery if they purport to have a weapon during a robbery. Home Hearing Thurs. COLD SPRING - Harry W. McVey, Lower Township planning director, said Monday he doesn't "see any problem" with Geriatric and Medical Center Inc. plans to build a 180-bed nursing home on 20 acres at Ferry. Town Bank and Shunpike roads. Township planners will consider conditional use and preliminary site plan applications at a 7:30 p.m. meeting tomorrow in Township Hall, 2600 Bay.hore Rd., Villas. If built, the $5-$6 million "omplex would employ 110 people. Jingled Jilted SWAINTON - A call-in poll by WWOC radio personality Dick Alliger indicates that county residents don't like "I Like New Jersey Best," Assemblyman Joseph Patero's choice as the state's official promotional tune. Listeners voted 37-10 against the jingle, which was written by Patero and recorded by John Pizzarelli of Bound Brook. County residents, Alliger said, felt South Jersey was ignored in the lyrics, which only mention Vineland and Margate City Pumps Township CAPE MAY — City Manager Fred Coldren reported last week that this resort pumped 158.9 million gallons from city wells in Lower Township during the summer — up 11 million gallons from the summer of 1984. He said only 3.3 million (3 percent) was lost through leaks, down from 40-60 percent in the past. The city now plans to locate a new well in Lower.

Consultant Will Assist Ed. Study—

( From Page 1 ) education options, and the need for a professional consultant became apparent Evans said he would give "a rank order of the best way to go" from among five possibilities: continuing the current practice of spending $1 million to $1.5 million a year (and growing) for chargebacks for students who attended two-year schools, developing extension centers, a branch campus (presumably of ACC or CCC), a community college commission, or joining an existing community college "as a full partner." SIGNIFICANTLY, Evans' list of options did not include the county operating its own college. He has said he feels the state Department of Higher Education would reject that because the county's population, estimated at about 95,000 is too small. Although Evans told committee member Diane Hevener he has "a completely open mind and no preference." he has talked much about the commission procedure, and said he is "most familiar" with it. Under that, the county would "make its best deals with surrounding colleges," Evans said, to offer courses. But the county would remain in control with a small administrative staff and its own board of trustees. EVANS WOULD CONDUCT a needs survey in February and March, complete a report on it in April, and offer his "rank order" of the options by June 15. That would seem to rule out any new systems for the county for the 1986 fall semester. The needs assessment, to determine countains' higher education needs and interests, would be four-pronged: • All 1,800 high school juniors and seniors would be surveyed. • "In-depth interviews would be conducted with the county's 10 largest

employers, of which the county itself is the largest. • One hundred smaller employers would be surveyed. • And random telephone interviews of 200 adults would be conducted, giving "a reasonable projection," Evans said. ARMED WITH the results of those surveys, Evans would review the various options including the proposals from ACC and CCC. He would consult with the Department of Higher Education, review facilities' needs and develop a "cost per option." After confering with the proposal review committee, he would prepare his final report with "recommended options by rank order." "There may be several equally viable." he told the committee, "but we will give you a rank order of the best way to go. " Evans and Rinehimer would be paid $10,500. There would be another $3,000 for clerical costs, and another $3,250 for estimated out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, meals, phone, use of computer, etc. Evans suggested that out-of-pocket costs could be reduced through use of in-kind services by the county or county schools HIS PROPOSALS were given to the committee at 7 p.m. last Thursday. Members read them and asked several questions until 7:15, then went into a 55-minute closed session, excluding Evans and this newspaper. It reconvened at 8: 15 simply to announce this morning's meeting in an effort to get a consensus. Present last week were Kilpatrick, Hevener, Audrey Hardy, Carol Bruno, Ruth Millward, Wilbur J. Kistler Jr., Gene DeGenova, George Bailey, and Robert Bongart. Absent were Ernest Harper, Arthur Motz, Rev. Charles Rowe, William Lauer and Freeholder Herbert Frederick.