Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 18 |une '86 73

Commission: 'We're Unique'

(From Page 1) time library director and business and industry program director. It has no campus, but rents a 6,000-square-foot building in Washington for $36,000 a year. Total rental bill for the college is $55,000; the balance for some rooms for some classes. That building includes a 10,000-volume library learning center which was started from nothing and which Rinehimer expects to total 40,000 volumes. "Eventually we want to be accredited," he told this newspaper, "and you really need a library. I went to the freeholders and said 'libraries are important and we'd like special consideration' and they did that, in addition to our regular appropriation." THE WARREN COUNTY Community College Commission contracts primarily with a half-dozen other institutions: Northampton Community College of Pennsylvania, Churchman Business School of Pennsylvania. Ramapo State College. Union County College. Somerset County College and the County College of Morris. With this. Rinehimer said, "we have access to over 100 programs. The commission has 1,200 students, about evenly divided between full-time and part-time Full-time students go, of course, to the other colleges. BUT WITH PART-TIME, "our direction is to service them in the county. We rent space in high schools for evenings or weekends and conduct classes here," said Rinehimer. "We have a part-time (adjunct) faculty of 35 teachers. "Whoever shows up, we can service them," he said. He said he needs an enrollment of "12 or more for a traditional class." But if less request a course, "there are other forms of instruction," he said. "If the course is available in the county, we require you take it in the county," he said. "If not, we will contract for it." RINEHIMER SAID he negotiates for the programs with the colleges. "I tell them I want an educational services contract. Give me a good price. You already have the class; give me a good rate," he said. "Enrollment is down," he said. "The reality is that the market situation favors the buyer — today." Business Services Coordinator Michael Azar said the college has a $2.2-million budget. It receives 23.5 percent from tuition and fees, 34.8 percent from state appropriations. and 37.6 percent in county support — $800,000 this year. THAT MONEY is spent in this way, he said: 54 percent for contractual agreements with other college, 14.3 percent for salaries and benefits, 12 percent for the learning resource center (library), 4 percent for adjunct faculty. 2.5 percent for rents. 2.6 percent for "promotion," and 10.6 percent for "other." Full-time students pay tuition of $825 a year, no matter where they attend classes. The credit-hour cost for part-timers is $34. Rinehimer said the commission format is costing the county more than chargebacks used to because few persons took advantage of the chargeback opportunity. WARREN HAS JUST completed a "10-year facilities plan," he said, which commits the commission to "this brokerage model operation," but also provides for the commission eventually to offer associate degrees in liberal arts and business administration. "I don't want to be half a college," he said. "I want to be a whole college, with full status in the higher education community, degrees and accredidation so our

students can transfer among other institutions without a lot of questions. "We may become a traditional college in the end," he said. "This county has 90,000 people and will have enough people in a period of time." ASKED ABOUT joint college versus commission, Rinehimer said he "wouldn't want to favor one or the other." He points out that he "did the student evaluation" for the study Dr. Evans did for the Cape May County Community College Proposal Review Committee. He visited this county, talked to guidance counselors, developed the questionnaire students took, and wrote that section of Evans' report. "TJiat's where the responsibility of your group (committee) lies," said Rinehimer. "They have to look very carefully at where the controls are, educationally and financially." Told that some have said the state Department of Higher Education does not like the commission format, he said, "They approved ours."

Cease and Desist ERMA — James R. Stump. Lower Township manager, confirmed Monday night that cease and desist orders have been issued to Paramount Air Service whose aircraft have used a field here to pickup aerial advertising banners in flight. Also issued the orders, Stump said, were co-owners of the residentially-zoned (R-l) field off Weeks' Landing Road and the Garden State Parkway, plumber Stephen Patrick and contractor James Wagner. Each face fines of up to $500.

Joint College (From Page 1) derdon County College, forming a county college commission, or forming a joint, bicounty college to serve both counties. Its recommendation, based on "academic, cultural, geographic and financial justifications;" merge into a joint college serving both. HUNTERDON Freeholder-Director George B. Melick last week told this newspaper that the county has agreed with that recommendation and both counties are appointing an "implementation committee." "We thought, well, this is a good way for us to get into college involvement without spending any money," said Melick. Based on population, he said, Hunterdon will have five of the college board of trustees' 15 members. As for expenses, he said that, "after .the merger, current expenses will be made up from the ratables of both counties on an equal basis." ' SOMERSET'S ratables total $9.8 billion ; Hunterdon, $3.9 billion. Their shares of the community college budget will be based on that apportion. "Our comptroller feels the cost will not be much different than chargebacks," said Melick. "We will have a $30-million capital college," said Melick, "but we are not paying any buy-in. It makes sense for us to share in this from this day forward." Melick said Somerset was "pleased because this assures them of a student population. They were afraid they might not grow, and they also were afraid Hunterdon would have its own college." WHY NOT HAVE its own college? he was asked. "We haven't considered that for the last 10 or 15 years," he said. "We've not that big, and Somerset is so close." In fact, the Somerset County Community College is only "several thousand feet" from Hunterdon County, on Route 78, a major east-west highway. Eighty percent of Hunterdons' population lives within 20 miles of the college. "THIS WILL FULFILL our obligation to have a two-year county college," said Melick. "One thing that convinced me. nobody can come in five years from now and say we ought to have our own college. We're sharing it with Somerset, and coming in without putting up any money." Melick was asked about the commission form, in which the Cape May County committee has expressed some interest. "I know the chancellor (of Higher Education > does not like those commission forms," said Melick. The Hunterdon-Somerset Bi-County College Study Committee said these were the disadvantages of the commission form : "PROVIDES administrative form without educational substance, adds new administrative costs, provides no real voice in education of its residents, and would likely be rejected by the Department of Higher Education." Dr. N. Dean Evans, a Pennsylvania consultant who prepared recommendations for the Cape May County committee, had said there was "likelihood of favorable consideration by the state" for a commission form. The Hunterdon-Somerst committee said there were no advantages to the commission format. Evans had written that it offered "considerable county control over educational offerings and finances."

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Greetings from the Sea and Sand Vacationland — Sea Isle City! The big news this week is that Summer is Here. Traditionally the season begins in this community with Skimmer Weekend. The festivities begin Friday Evening with a free concert Friday by the Cumberland College Woodwind Band. Saturday, the annual flea market will be held all day on the Promenade. In addition, there will be an automobile show held in conjunction with Motion Magazine. The cars will line the Promenade from 37th Street north. Sunday, the Jersey Cape Antique Club will have its annual show and parade. So. all roads lead to Sea Isle this weekend. Come out and join in the fun! SATURDAY. Jim Iannone has arranged for Sen. Frank Lautenberg to appear at a town meeting in the Public Safety Building. Jim has also invited Congressmen William Hughes and Jim Florio. The meeting will be held at l p.m. This is an opportunity to meet and question our state's Federal legislators. All are invited. I attended a luncheon meeting of the Democratic Club last Saturday at the Crab Trap. Congressman Hughes spoke and there was an interesting question and answer session. Among other things he said: (A) He welcomes the opposition of the NRA in his quest for another term; (B) At present, he has no further political aspirations other than being reelected for a seventh term; (C) this will be the 100th Congress and plans are underway to convene in Philadelphia to commemorate the occasion and have the President address a joint session in the "Cradle of Liberty", and (D) he is not as enthusiastic as Sen. Bradley about the Tax Reform Bill, particularly as it applies to IRA's. THIRTY-TWO Applicants took the Beach Patrol Test last Saturday and 12 were accepted into rookie school. They will be put through their paces by Capt. Kenny Steele and Lt. Sean Lederer, Joe McNamara, Tom McFadden and Mike McNamara beginning tomorrow. Five beaches opened the 14th and the balance will open Saturday. Award winners at Sea Isle Public School Graduation last Thursday were: Rotary Club Award for Service - Karyn Barrus and Justin Sgalio; Harry Spiegel Math Award - Ted Del Franco; Beach Patrol Award for Leadership - Kathleen Schroyer and Dan Domeracki; Knights of Columbus Award for Citizenship - Nichole Breining and Dan Domeracki: Women's Civic Club Award for Special Talent - Michele Carmel and Chris Keller; Student Council Awards to Karyn Barrus and Tom McQuillen; PTA Scholastic Awards to Michele Carmel, Tara Goffredi. Ted Del Franco and Todd Szoilosi;

and the Education Assn. Award to Chris Keller. Congratulations to the Award Winners and best wishes to all the graduates! I'M SURE everyone read of the fire at Busch's last Friday. But do you know of the Story behind the Story? Two young girls, Allison Field. 9, of 222 86th St., and Terry Miller. 12, of 229, 86th, noticed the smoke while playing outside their home. They rused into the kitchen of Busch's and alerted the personnel there. ^The kitchen help tried to escort them out but the girls persisted and finally the cooks investigated and sounded the alarm. These two young heroines prevented a real catastrophe by their alertness and persistance. They received a letter of commendatioh from Mayor Mike Mcllale. Allison and Terry, we are all proud of you! EVERYBODY KNOWS Joe (Rockin Robin), Smith, the Singing Bartender of Garrity's. Well, Joe and his lovely wife Kathy just won a Bahama Cruise. If you can't get off, Joe, the Editor, Mr. Zelnik. is look for reports from down that way so TOOK A TOUR of the beach with Don McDermott. The dune fence is really doing a job. It is unbelievable how much sand has built up in a few short months. If we can only keep the crowds off the fence this summer season,

the dunes will get a real start. Commissioners' meeting last weekend lasted till 11 p.m. and necessitated a special session Thursday afternoon. Chief topic of concern was parking meters. Kim Gibson of Braca's rallied the residents and businessmen and women to protest the hour length of meters and the prohibition from feeding quarters into them. He also researched the law and discovered the town could be "grandfathered" in to diagonal parking. The commissioners are going ahead with installation of meters but promised to address the concerns of those opposed and try to make some concessions. The Recreation Department is sponsoring several bus trips to the Phillies games The first is July 8. The Atlanta Braves are the opponents. Call 263-1681 or 1689. Just heard Sea Isle students won all sorts of awards at Ocean City High. Will have complete list next week. Last Friday was St. Joseph's "Night at the Rides" at Fun City. Traditionally the last Friday before summer, the Pittaluga family donates half the proceeds to St. Joe's PTA. It is an excellent fund-raiser for the PTA and all the Sea Isle kids get a night of fun before the invasion of visitors. One more little reason why this town is such a great place to live.

St. Ann Presents Diplomas to 32

WILDWOOD - St. Ann Regional School here graduated 32 students at exercises held June 6, with a Mass concelebrated by Msgr. William Quinn, Rev. Francis Gramigna, Rev. Vincent Carpinelli, and Msgr. John Kelly, pastor of Assumption Parish, who was also the homilist. Msgr Quinn awarded diplomas to the graduates at the conclusion of the Mass. Special awards presented were: THE PARENT Teacher Assocta lion award for highest general average. Christine Mimi Shim The Parent Teacher Association award for having contributed the moat to the school was presented to James David McCain and Lisa Marie Rodger* The Parent Teacher Association award for effort and perseverance to Forrest Joan Hoi den The Parent Teacher Association award for exhibiting a spirit of generosity and helpfulness to Tara Ann Shipton The Parent Teacher Association award for loyalty and cooperation to Michele Ann Minnitti The Parent Teacher Association award for honesty, integrity and courage to Tracy Ann W'armkesscl TIIE CAPE-ATLANTIC Parent Teacher Association award for school spirit to Tara Ann Shipton The Saint Ann Athletic Association award for scholarship and alhitftc ability to Scott Damien Higgins The Moose Lodge award for the most improved students to Donald Peter Buckley and Melame Ann Kohr The Ladies Republican Club award for most improved student from North Wildwood to Donald Peter Buckley The Presidential award for academic fitness was presented to Brian Peter Balestriere. Marc Alain Bellaoger, Joaan Elizabeth

Fulginiti, Scott Damien Higgins. Sonya Marie Keefe. Michel Anthony O'Leary, and Christine Mimi Shim The Daughters of the American Revolution award for excellence in history to Brian Peter Balestriere The Wildwood Civic Club award to assist a representative student from Wildwood in future academic endeavors was presented to John Anthony DeSanctis and Kathleen Lee Certificates for perfect attendance were awarded to Brian Peter Balestriere and John James Leahy MEMBERS OF the graduating class were: John Charles Altooman. Brian Peter Balestriere. Christopher Michael Balma, Marc Alain Bellanger, Christine Patricia Boyd. Donald Peter Buckley. Jill Lyn Carlson, Valerie D'Agostino, Tract Anne Delinski. John Anthony DeSanctis, Joann Elizabeth Fulginiti. Dawn Herman. Scott Da mien Higgins. Forrest Joan H olden Heather Elizabeth Holtzapfel. Sonya Marie Keefe. Melame Ann Kohr. John James Leahy. Kathleen Lee. Shawn Joseph McAnaney. James David McCtain. KrisU Ann McCoonell. Michele Ann Minnitti, Michael Anthony O'Leary, Lisa Marie Rodgers. Jason Richard Scales. Gregory Scott, Christine Mimi Shim. Tara Ann Shipton. Suzanne Taylor. Tracy Ann War mkessel. Gregory Eugene Yacabell -S x American Heart W Association VAT*HG*TiMSFOP OJPDff