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ECHOES-SENTINEL, THURSDAY, JULY II, 1171 School Business Office Reorganization Promised BY SANDY STUART WATCHUNG The duties held by former Board of Education Secretary-Business Manager Murray Peyton, whose position was eliminated as of June 30, will be officially divided up among three school employees at the board's next meeting on Aug. 23. The reorganization of the business office was discussed in a private session following last Thursday's school board agenda meeting, although no formal action was taken, according to Schools Superintendent Dr. Eugene Rude. Dr.

Rude, who is no longer holding the dual post of Valley View School principal, will assume the responsibilities of school board secretary. Barbara Van Horn, formerly Peyton's secretary, will become business office manager; and Grace Bell, formerly a part-time bookkeeper, will become the full-time bookkeeper-transportation coordinator. The job descriptions of the three newly-created positions have not been completed yet by the board, according to Dr Rude. Van Horn's salary will go from $11,550 to $15,000, but the new salaries of Dr. Rude and Bell have not yet been determined Dr Rude was paid $34,300 during the 1978 79 school year The shake-up of the business office was caused by a 1977 state ruling, which said that Dr.

Rude may not continue to hold the dual position of superintendent and Valley View School principal. He had held the position since Jan. 1977, when former principal John Kinch stepped down from the post and went back to classroom teaching. The board originally appealed the ruling, saying the two-school district cannot afford two full-time principals, but state Education Commissioner Fred Burke upheld the ruling In order to comply with the state ruling and still keep the budget down, the board eliminated the board secretary-business administrator position during its budgeting sessions earlier this year, and in May hired Karen Johnson as Valley View principal at a salary of $28,500 per year. Dr.

Rude was appointed interim board secretary in June, pending the adoption of an official job description. The board secretary position is required by law, and must be filled at all times. In other business last Thursday, the board held its first reading of a new teacher evaluation policy. The second and final reading will be held on Aug. 23.

Under the new policy, tenured teachers will be evaluated once a year and un- tc-nured teachers will be evaluated three times a year. The policy also makes provisions fora pre-evaluation RR Commuters Group To Distribute Railgram The Lackawanna Coalition, a regional commuter action group pressing for expeditious reelectrification of the Morristown Line, will distribute a newsletter entitled The Lackawanna "Railgram" during the evening rush hours on Tuesday. July 24, at Newark Station and the Hoboken terminal. The purpose of the Railgram is to inform commuters of the status of the reelectrification project and other improvements along the line, explained Sidney Palius, coalition chairman. In previewing the contests of the Railgram, Palius noted that the Lackawanna Coalition has contacted U.S.

Senator Harrison A Williams, urging the timely funding for the reelectrification The coalition also sent a mailgram to Sen. Birch Bayh, chairman of the Senate Transportation Sub-Committee, who was drafting the Senate version of HR 4289 HR 4289, the House of Representatives' bill, made substantial cuts in mass transit funding and would result in further delays to the reelectrification project, which is to be financed in substantial measure with federal dollars, said Palius The same message express- MRS. GERALDINE RUNFELDT, District Two Director the New Jersey Federation of Business and Professional Woman's Clubs, will attend the 45th Na- ttaaal Convention of the National Federation of Business aad PrafCMtoaal Woman's (tabs Boston from July 22 27. She Is a vottag delegate presenting the Berkeley Business and Professional Woman's Club, and as state winner of the Individual Development Plan, will par Urinate In the National Speak Off. conference between teachers and administration prior to the evaluation for tenured teachers, and prior to the first evaluation for untenured teachers.

In addition, the policy will require a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) for teachers to be adopted during the 1980-81 school year. The PIP goals will be individually- tailored to meet each teacher's needs, according to Bayberry School Principal Walter Kasman, who wrote the policy with Johnson. Watchung Borough Education Association President Pearl Lazar made several requests for changes in working in the new policy, complaining that some sections are ambiguous or misleading. The board made some changes, but left other sections the same. "We want a document that will help cut down on grievances, not one that will open up the door to more grievances," Lazar explained.

Course Offered The Summit Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, 695 Springfield Avenue, Summit will offer a course in Braille transcribing. The classes will start in late September and continue for 20 or more weeks. Since the size of the class is limited, anyone interested should call the Red Cross 273-2076 as soon as possible. Two Licenses Suspended In N. Plainfield Court if'.

if it FOLLOW THE LEADER Glna Norchla leads a frolicking group in a favorite chlidrens' game at the Watchung Summer Playground last week. Following behind her are Mae Grote, Beth Klmmel and Emily Grate. (Linda Dezan) N. Plainfield Playgrounds Scene Of Plenty Of Contests NORTH PLAINFIELD The Recreation Commission announced an attendance of 2,367 for the third week of the playground season and total registration to date is 741. In Midget League softball action, Mountain defeated East End and West End; and Green Acres defeated Somerset and West End.

In Junior League action, West End defeated Mountain; Green Acres won over Somerset; and East End beat West End. In Girls' League games, Somerset won over West End; East End beat Green Acres; and Mountain defeated Green Acres. East End At East End Playground the see saw balancing contest was won by Billy Ioannou and Joanne Zilli; chin-up contest winners were Tom Murray and Alan Burns. Knock Hockey Tournament winners were Tom Murray and Mark Pelligrino. Highlights for next week include a sand modeling contest, obstacle course, softball throw, and in arts and crafts, lanyards and boing balls.

Green Acres Green Acres reported that ing the need for funding was sent to Sen. Warren Magnuson, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to Rep. Robert Duncan, Chairman of the House Transportaton Sub-Committee and later to House Appropriations Copmmittee Chairman, Jamie Witten. Fortunately, the Senate Transportaiton Sub-Committee restored the mass transit improvement funds that were cut by the House, Palius stated. The full Senate also passed the "restored" version of HR 4289 and sent the bill to Joint Conference on July 10 where the Senate version of the bill was passed.

"Apparently the actions of the Lackawanna Coalition have been effective," Palius said, "but we cannot stop before reelectrification is completed. We are anxious to have all commuters learn about what we are doing and join us in our efforts." Although the Kailgram will be distributed at only the two locations mentioned, those commuters who use other stations or who otherwise fail to obtain a copy of the newsletter, are asked to write to the Coalition at P.O Box 283, Millburn. N.J. 07041, and a copy will be mailed to them. Somerset Honored For Two Programs Somerset County has been honored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for two outstanding progams.

Somerset County's Energy Conservation Project and Somerset County's Multi Use Facility, Warrenbrook, were both named as winners of the 1979 Achievement Awards by NACo President, Charlotte Williams. Achievement awards are presented to counties who have developed new programs which enhance or expand county services to citizens. In making the announcement, Williams congratulated the 1979 Achievement Award counties for their "special sensitivity to citizen needs and their efforts to strengthen county government." Williams explained that achievement award case studies "are distributed by NACo to other counties to serve as examples of innovative programs." The National Association of Counties is the spokesman for county government in the Summer Playgrounds Open In Township PASSAIC TWP. The summer playground programs began last week, with contests and activities for children offered at four locations in the township. Gillette School During opening week at the Gillette School Playground, 76 children registered.

The special event of the week was a bubble gum blowing contest. The winners were: Lisa Eorio, who took first place in the 11-13 year olds. HelenaTreiber in second place and Ricky Armstrong in third place. In the 9- 10 year olds, Monica Wonic placed first, Sandy Wood second and Kenny Raymond third. Firt place in the eight and under group was captured by Amy Williams, with Jonathan Wheeler in second and Cathy Gorka in third.

Another interesting idea that turned out to be popular with the children was making their own pet "rocks." This week's theme is "Bicycling Together" and the highlights will consist of a discussion of bicycling rules, and a decorate-your-bike contest, followed by a bike obstsacle course Also, there will be a Shooting Checkers contest, a baby picture contest and a Kool-Aid day Central School The opening week at Central School playground began with some art projects and a numbr of sport events. Along with the sand painting. kickbaU games and pompom animals there was time fora few contests. Steve Chwatek won first place when he blew a inch bubble during the bubble blowing contest Not far behind were Phillip Philupuck, 7 inches, and Tom Maren with his bubble of inches. Coming up this week, "Biking Together," is a Bike Rodeo Thursday morning consisting of some sprints and races and a decorating contest.

Along with a wide variety of arts and crafts, there is a watermelon contest Tuesday and a movie Friday afternoon. Mllllngton School This week at the Millington School playground, children enjoyed a week of many activities ranging from kickball games to creative crafts. A three-legged race was held with Carolyn Zittel and Michelle Roberto taking first place in the girls contest. Brothers David and Kenneth Kelmer were awarded first place in the boys race. Creative crafts such as sand terrariums and coat hanger mobiles attracted many participants.

This coming week is bicycle week with biking contests and crafts pointing toward the theme of bicicle regulations and safety. Also to be held are a knock hockey tournament and a chess contest. Meyersvflle Playground At the Meyersville summer playground, the children last week entered contests and activities, such as relay races, where team won over all. The participants of team were Kathy Galbigh, Jimmy Jelic, Justin Kuhns, Donald McElroy, Scot Washington and Jill Britt. The Shooting Checkers contest was won by Donald McElroy.

Second place went to Rusty Wutkiewice and third place to Debbie Driscoll. Meyersville also had a bubble blowing contest. First place went to Eddie Jelic, with a bubble of second place was a tie between Keith Stanek and Lisa illi with bubbles of and third was also a tie between Terry Driscoll and Donald McElroy with bubbles of The Peanut Roll contest was won over all by Terry Driscoll. Second place went to Jimmy Jelic and third to Keith Stanek United States The nation's counties represent approximately 98 percent of the United States population. County achievement awards are to be presented at NACO's 1979 annual conference in JacRfpn-County (Kansas CityjTflo, July 14-18.

Somerset County Freeholder, Doris W. Dealaman, will accept the awards on behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The energy project is a unique ongoing program to reduce energy consumption in all public buildings in the county including county government facilities, municipal buildings and all schools. Each individual facility, construction, equipment, and energy use history is measured by members of the county's energy team. In concert with state and federal energy officials and industrial representatives, an analysis is completed and recommendations made to the proper agency to reduce energy consumption.

Officials estimate that within the next few years, tax savings realized by this program could possibly reach up to one million dollars. The second award winning project, Warrenbrook, is a multi-use facility purchased last year by the county. The facility serves as a park and recreation site for all ages, and as a multi use senior citizens center. The former country club features 120 acres, swimming and golf facilities and a rolling wooded terrain ideal for winter sports. The former clubhouse building is utilized as a senior citizen center and as a daily nutrition site.

Warrenbrook is cited as being an excellent example of cooperation between several agencies: the Board of Freeholders, the Office on Aging, and the Somerset County Park Commission. Somerset County also has been the recipient of numerous NACo awards in the past several years. Help Wanted Table wipers still needed for the 4-H Fair. Has your club scheduled a time to help out wiping tables 9 We need each club to do their part by helping wipe tables for a two-hour shift. We still need clubs for Wednesday, Aug.

15 and Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 to 4 p.m., 4 to 6 pm and 8 to 10 p.m. Also Friday, Aug. 17, noon to 2 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.

This is your 4-H Fair. Make sure your club does its part to make it work. Call the 4-H office and select a time for your club. Lucien Bautista and Jojo Bautista blew the largest bubbles in the bubble gum contest; Peter Nicholson and Karl Anderer were winners in the Simon says contest; and egg toss winners were Mike Fahs, Bob Smiegocki, Bob Stein, and Tommy Miller. The chess tournament winner was Larry Tufaro; and knock hockey tournament winners were P.J.

Garatino and Robert Gaydosh. Highlights for next week include a pizza party, hobby show, obstacle course, spelling bee, lemon eating contest, and in arts and crafts, lanyards and leathercraft. Mountain Playground At Mountain Playground, the spelling bee was won by T.J. Hayes and Regina Young, bicycle obstacle course winners were Chip Hayes and Robert Lange; hobby contest winners were Laurie Cwieka, Elise Young, Nanette DiCecco and Regina Young; sunbathing contest winners were Elise Young, Melissa Magnuson, Heather Bradley, Dee Dee Fort, Kathleen Muhllard, Jamie Muhllard and Regina Young; and coloring contest winners were Dawn Gorman and David Fort. Chess tournament winners were Kevin Hrin and Regina Young; and knock hockey tournament winners were Chip Hayes and Robert Lange.

Highlights for next week include a Pet show, peanut contest, talent show, obstacle course, an egg toss; and in arts and crafts, lanyards and leathercraft. Somerset School At Somerset Playground, the spelling bee was won by Bill Miller; and pet show winners included Maribelle Gonzalez, Stanley Zwolak. Stacey Aivialotis. Barry Lynn and Richard Lopez. Chess tournament winners were Robert Healy and Susan Zwolak; and knock hockey tournament winners were Bill Miller and Susan Zwolak.

Next week's activities include a baking contest, a 3 legged race; and in arts and crafts, lanyards and copper craft. West End West End Playground reported that John Richardson and Allen Apgar were winners of the monkey bar races; Troy Kipp and Tony Guzzi blew the biggest bubbles in the bubble gum contest; and stuffed animal show winners were Susan Taylor, Sherry Lyn Harvan, Chrissy Harvan, John Richardson, Luke Pedersen, Duane Szatkowski. Amy Whitmore, Kerry Szalkowski, Deanne D'Armiento, David Whitmore, Jerri Brant, Heather Aquilino, Jennifer Aquilino, Kristin Aquilino, Lidia D'Armiento, and Sue Feld. Chess tournament winners were Tom Chisari and David Serido; and knock hockey tournament winners were John Richard- soiv-and" David Serido. Highlights for rrext week include a watermelon eating contest, a make me laugh contest, a talent show, a punt and pass contest, and show and tell; and in arts and crafts, lanyards and copper craft.

All Boro Tournament The All Boro tournament winner in chess was Kevin Hrin of Mountain Playground for the midgets and Regina Young of Mountain Playground for the juniors; and the All Boro tournament winners in knock hockey was Chip Hayes of Mountain Playground for the midgets and Susan Zwolak of Somerset Playground for the juniors. NORTH PLAINFIELD Two charges of drunken driving, occurring in June, resulted in fines of $215 and license suspensions in Municipal Court last Tuesday. Judge Irving Hirsh revoked the licenses of Robin Somlock, of 128 Duer and Reese Thomas, of Irvington, for 60 days for driving while under the influence last month. Both were picked up by borough police on Route 22 after they ran off the highway onto the shoulder of the road. In other court business Mary Griele, of 3 Myrtle was fined $20 for violating the fire prevention code.

Richard Stillwell of Washington, was fined $20 for driving an uninsured vehicle. He was stopped on Route 22 for speeding and was found to be missing the proper identification. Steven Smith, of 469 Valley Road in Watchung, and Cecil Hopkins of Plainfield, were fined $30 and $20 respectively for careless driving. Smith was stopped by police in May when he ran into the curbing on the Somerset Street overpass, and Hopkins was stopped in May on Route 22 for passing another car on the right. William Rex of Plainfield was fined $20 for driving an unregistered car and David Bereheiko of Middlesex was fined $30 for doing 76 in a SO mile an hour zone on Route 22.

Darryl Saunder of 834 Johnston Drive in Watchung, was fined $35 after police stopped him for failing to yield the right of way to another car on Watchung Avenue. Columbiettes Install New Officers PASSAIC TWP. The Father Damien Columbiettes Auxiliary No. 6575 of St. Vincent de Paul's Church recently held its installation of new officers.

The new officers installed by the Grand Knight, Joe Young, were: Rosemary Gelino, president; Johanna Barry, vice president; Carmel Connolly, recording secretary; Judy Massenzio, corresponding secretary; Cathy Kronen, financial secretary; Jeanne Santonastaso, treasurer; Helen Imperato, Marge Smith, and Fran LaPorta, trustees; Jackie Gaynor, inner guard; and Helen Veracco, outer guard. BASKING IN THE SUN at the top of the see-saw at the Watchung Summer Playground last week Is Donna Laing. In the background Is Michael Cox. (Linda Dezan) The State We're In No Need To Rush On Sewer Development By DAVID F. MOORE One of the strengths of our system of government is its stability and plodding dedication to getting the job done, despite frequent complaints by me and most other people when we are frustrated by turgid bureaucracy.

Often that's one of the weaknesses, too. Especially when our technological sophistication leaps ahead faster than the wheels of government can turn. So it is in the case of sewers, and their relative need. It wasn't many years ago that, alarmed at pollution from crowding of too many individual septic tanks and other more crude forms of disposal, we were calling for action on construction of sewerage systems. Thus was born the regional sewage treatment concept, through which wastewater was drained or pumped relatively great distances to a centralized treatment plant.

Uncle Sam has adjusted to paying for this in a big way. A lot of us soon got worried for, in addition to taking water away from 4ts source and never letting it return, there quickly emerged outbursts of development of rural areas triggered by new sewerage systems. It's gotten so that in many cases the systems wouldn't be needed if they weren't being built! Now technology has given us concrete evidence that sometimes spending a whole lot of money for sewerage treatment in a semi-rural area is a gigantic fiscal waste. That's because we have new ways of finding out exactly where, in a neighborhood with septic tanks, improvements are needed, and where they are not. Rather than millions for sewers to correct a few spotty little problems, relatively few dollars can improve individual systems where necessary.

But now we've got to re-educate government! I'm reminded of this by a recent article in "Environment Midwest," published by the Chicago region of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It tells about Crystal Lake, Michigan, where some 1,500 nearby houses have septic tanks. Algae growth in the lake began over a decade ago. The system working the way it does, the original proposal was for a sewerage system costing almost $18 million, or $4,000 per dwelling after 75 percent of the bill was covered by Uncle Sam. Luckily, somebody had the vision to seek a better way.

The result was that a $2,000 aerial infrared survey pinpointed certain septic drainfield failures. Then, because septic wastes are fluorescent, a new gadget dubbed a "septic snooper" showed where unwanted septic fluids were entering the lake. The result was a answer for the $18- million plan. With EPA encouragement, it was decided to upgrade septic systems along about eight percent of the lakefront, installing cluster systems and upgrading an existing nearby sewage treatment facility. New Jersey has a dozen or more so-called "201 plans" for sewer construction that are in desperate need of this kind of review.

The moral of this story is that we mustn't rush to something like massive sewerage system development merely because 75 percent of the money is available from the federal government. Aside from the remaining 25 percent we still have to provide, there's the even more important long-range effect of not doing the right thing and having to pay in other ways, like looking for new water supplies. And there are plenty of other useful ways of spending dollars to improve our environment. The important thing is to keep government abreast of what's new and flexible enough to change with technological tides..