24—The Daily Collegian Monday, May 18, 1981 State College Mayor Arnold Addison makes a point about a municipal service at a College Republican's candidate night. Addison faces no opposition in Mayor Addison running unopposed By MARK FEATHERSTONE Daily Collegian Staff Writer 'Barring a strong write-in campaign by an unknown candidate, State College Mayor Arnold Addison will probably capture the nominations of both parties in tomorrow's primary election. Tom Ortenberg, chairman of the State College Con sumer Party and an expected candidate in the general election, has officially rulCd himself out as a possible candidate for mayor so he can concentrate on his studies at the University. Ortenberg said he intends to remain active in politics and will continue to work for the election of Chris Hall and Ray Boyle, the Consumer Party's candidates for municipal council. Ortenberg said he will not endorse Addison for mayor and hopes to find another candidate to run against him. 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Sc. 3 B.Law 243 B.Law 244 Chem. 11 Timetables and registration instructions for the above courses, daytime credit courses, advanced credit and special interest courses are available in 110 Shields Building or you may contact the Continuing Education Office at the Penn State Berks Campus, P. 0. Box 2150, Reading, PA 19608—(215) 375.4211, Ext. 51. Late registration is possible through the first week of classes. District election raises controversy By AMANDA KNELL ' Daily Colieglan Staff Writer Increasing community input into poll cy and budgetary decisions and main taining quality education are the main concerns of the 11 candidates for the State College Area School Board in to- morrow's primary election. Many candidates said they felt board decisions often did not reflect the con cerns of the community. "Decisions• are made in the wrong direction by the administration through the board to the public," candi date William W. 'Moyer said. Another candidate, William W. Speak inan, agreed, "Policies are often made according to what the administration perceives the community feels rather . than what those feelings actually are." Several candidates said the board should solicit more public input before making policy decisions. Thomas W. Benson said he would set up office hours when people could discuss issues and problems, while Speakman said he wants to have half-hour open forums before each board meeting for discussing items not on the agenda. One candidate said he would like to see the agenda procedure changed. Instead of 'the administration submit ting an agenda to be approved by the board president, candidate Leonard M. Brush said a committee composed of community members, board members and administrators should decide what should be discussed at meetings. Gordon W. Rawlins said shorter but more frequent meetings should be held. Dry township By LA. HILL. Daily Collegian Staff Writer In addition to deciding who will fill the two vacancies on the College Township Council, College Township voters in cluding some East Halls residents will be voting on whether the township should stay dry or go wet. • County Controller Donald A. Asendorf said the vote on a referendum concerning . the retail sail lof liquor, beer and wine probably will be close. "It (the vote on the referendum in • 1977) was a rather close vote, and it'll probaly be close again," Asendorf said. Four dormitories in East Halls are in College Toftship Stone, Snyder, Stuart and Hastings and the students living there must vote in the township. The Victorian Manor, 901 Pike St., Lemont, in conjunction with the Under graduate Student Government • will be sponsoring vans from 8 a.m. to 8. p.m. tomorrow to take students to the polling plice. Students interested in voting should meet in front of the post office in Findlay Union Building. He said the referendum was defeated Enjoy Summer Evening Classes at the • Penn State Berks Campus Reading, PA UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT COURSES - EVENING Chem. 12' Chem. 34 Cmp.Sc. 101 Com.D. 201 Econ. 4 Econ. 330 E.G. 1 Engl. 4 Engl. 10 , • Engl. 20 Engl. 101 SUMMER 1981 CALENDAR Registration: Classes Begin Classes End: Finals: Holidays: " When's the last time you wrote to mom? STATE Finance 807 F.S.H.A. 297 Hist. 20 HI.Ed. 5 Human. 1 I.E. 334 I.F.S. 129 L.S. 296 Math. 4 Math. 6 Math. 10 • Math. 161 May 20, 21, 1981 June 1, 1981 August 10, 1981 August 11, 12, 1981 July 4, July 6, 1981 "After two hours of sitting, a board member becomes ineffective and makes decisions which ere very cost-ridden aixi irresponsible," he said. Candidates Raymond 0. Murphy and Dereld 0. Cummings said they also see a lack of communication and cooperation between the board and the community. "The board should try to restore peo ple's confidence in the school system,' Murphy said. Cuminings said he would like to see more input from community leaders, parents and teachers. Incumbent Loretta M. Jeffreys and candidates Mary S. Eddy, Paul R. Johnston and Jeremiah A. Keating said , they think the board is already open and responsive to the public. However, Jeffreys said that although the board had many work sessions and hearings, she would like to see the board. reinstitute listening sessions to give citi: zees more opportunities to talk to the board. Several candidates also said they felt the board's budgetary practices should be given a closer look. • Rawlins said he would like to switch from line-item budgeting to program'. budgeting. He said this cost comparison would make it easier to identify excesses in the budget. Dwindling revenue , and inflation, Keat ing said, means that services not essen tial to quality education may have to be cut. However, Johnston said under-the pre.: sent system of raising revenue, an excess of $2 million has been raised. may get wet by :•: votes four years ago. • ,If the referendum is passed, Asendorf, said, three retail licenses that would allow the sale of liquor, beer and wine would be available to College Township restaurants. Chris Exarchos, partowner of the Vic-, torian Manor, said his business is "re sponsible for getting it (the referendum) on the ballot." He said his main interest is in the sale of wine. "Without being, able to serve wine we're not a full-service restaurant," Exarchos said. "The whole question is not a matter of wet versus dry anymore. It's just a matter of a couple restaurants like ours being able to provide better service. • or p. not talking about - a bar orp. every corner,". he said: If the referendum ispassed, local res . .; taurants will apply to either the, Liquor Control Board in Altoona or Harrisburg; said Anthony Messina, assistant supervi-: sor at the Altoona Liquor Control Board enforcement office. Math 800 Ph. Sc. 7 k' Phys. 150 Phys. 201 Phys. 215 Q.B.A. 801 PI.Sc. 1 Psy. 2 Psy. 13 Soc. 1 Sp. Com. 200 Stat. 200 • i'trine By JOE GRACE Daily Collegian Staff Writer . David E. Grine has battled crime as a State College police officer. He has seen the tragic aftermath of rape and murder as Centre County district attorney. And he tries complex civil cases as an attorney in a local law firm. Now Grine wants to combine those varied legal experiences as Centre County common pleas judge. Grine, 36, was elected as county district attorney in 1977. He is seeking the Democratic nomination, and has crossfiled. Grine said judicial mistakes occur in court under pressure, and a simple error by a judge can result in the release of the defendant. He said his extensive civil and Criminal trial experience would enable him to respond rationally and reasonably to any courtroom situation. "I have more courtroom experience than the other candidates," he said. "I'm the only prosecutor in the race. With all that experience, I'd be a lot less likely to make an error that affects the victim, the criminal and the rest of society." As district attorney, Grine said he. has experienced first-hand the dramatic rise in criminal activity. Grine defined the nature and deq7ee of the county's crime problem. McCormick: By JOE GRACE Daily. Collegian Staff Writer A common pleas judge handles crimes ranging from shoplifting to murder, and the civil suits of farmers and lawyers, housewifes and bankers. The position, if any thing, is diversified. Reed McCormick, a lawyer, farm er, landlord and developer, said he believes his varied lifestyle makes him the man for the job. "I've led a varied life, within the legal system and outside of it as well," McCormick said. The 42-year-old Republican has crossfiled in the race for Centre County common pleas judge. ji , "4, "My experience in farming, economics and business 7 , 4 equips me to handle the wide variety of situations a common pleas judge deals with every day," he said. "I think I've got the right combination of youth and maturity for the job." McCormick claims that there are problems within the criminal justice system. He thinks a combination of 40, several judicial procedures might help to restore the 1 public's confidence in theoslow courts. "We've got to hurryp, down and commu nicate," he said. "By hurry up, I mean we must prosecute cases more swiftly. There must be less lag time between arrest and disposition. By slow down, I mean we've got to be careful in our sentencing proce dures. We can't be rapid, we must exercise caution. I:ia "And by communicate, I mean we need as much press coverage of what the court is doing as possible," he said. "We have to send word back to the community that crime is being deterred. Judges can't just sit in the courtroom they have to go the people." Crime is the major campaign issue in this year's ) i - A statewide judicial elections. In Centre County, the .', theme is no less evident. "The rise in criminal activity in this county is alarming," McCormick said. "In the last year, I've been the victim of crime twice. In 1965, there were maybe 20 criminal jury trials a year. Today, there's many more than that. "In 1965, there was one district attorney, and no assistants. Today, there are three assistants. "It's time to pioneer and innovate in our treatment of the problem," he said. "We seem to be concentrating so much • on the criminal, we're forgetting about the victim." Many judicial, candidates advocate stiffer sentenc ing. All condemn the rampant surge in criminal activ- Thomas E. Sterling stresses many experiences Benjamin Novak "Crime is on the rise in Centre County, no question," he said. "There's a lot more violent crime, serious-type crime. But the actual number of incidents only has risen or fallen by about 100 per year. It's the type of crime that we're concerned about. "There were two homicides in the county last year," he said. "And three attempted homicides. Child abuse and sexual abuse crimes are more prevalent. Burglar ies are not the $2OO jobs any more, but the $l,OOO and $2,- 000 jobs." Grine said he could not list all the reasons why violent crime is on the rise locally, but he did name one significant factor. "As district attorney, there've been a number of cases where I think the sentences handed down were too light," he said. "I've gotten feedback to that effect from an awful lot of victims. "We need stiffer sentences, especially for second and third-time offendeis, and for personal injury-type crimes, like rape and assault," he said. "These types of Grine's firm stance on the need for stiffer sentencing criminals have had their chance." carries over into his feelings on mandatory sentencing Grine said the public has the right to know when a guidelines. A guidelines program proposal was recently stiff sentence has been meted out, and he emphasized rejected by the state General Assembly. the media's role in the criminal justice system. "I think the guidelines are too light," he said. "I have farms, law, business ity. McCormick said a narrower degree of judicial scrutiny is necessary. "I'm opposed to crime wholeheartedly," he said. "Everyone's opposed to crime. But it's not the same situation with a defendant. "The problem is treating the criminal. People want you to throw the book at criminals. I'll throw the book at them, but only if it's necessary. "I think it's important to differentiate between crimes against people and crimes against property. If we sit down hard on violent criminals, maybe they'll think twice before they go on another spree." McCormick said he was not philosophically opposed to the death penalty, and he considered it a valid sentencing tool. He noted his prime responsibility of merely administering existing law. Capital punishment is legally permissible in Pennsylvania. McCormick said although stiffer sentences are nec essary to deter hardened criminals, rehabilitative pro grams like alternative sentencing are useful and valid. "Something like ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) is a very useful tool for the court but so is the old-fashioned method plunk them in jail," he said. "But there is a lot of rehabilitative work we can do." McCormick stressed the court's urgent need for greater public involvement in the criminal justice system. "No judge receives a magic wand when he walks into the courtroom," he said. "I need help from the public, from the court system, from professionals of all kinds." One concrete change McCormick would like to see implemented concerns the county's parole program. "When prisoners are paroled, I'd like to see them brought back before the court so that , we can talk to them, and make sure they understand society is requir ing them to go back on track," he said. McCormick emphasized his commitment to a sizable portion of the county community students. "One of the major individual concerns of any judge in this county is going to be the students," he said. "As a business law teacher at the University, I've taught literally thousands of students, and I've learned a lot from them "lt's important for a judge to know the difference between a student crime and a student prank," he said. "When a student does commit a wrong, it's important for the judge to consider the effect upon that student's career." Sterling calls age an asset By JOE GRACE Daily Collegian Staff Writer When Thomas E. Sterling began prac ticing law 26 years ago, one of his oppo nents in this year's Centre County common pleas judge election was only 10 years old. But Sterling isn't embarrassed by that fact. Actually, he considers his age, 58, his strongest asset. "I don't think the people of Centre County want a really young person as judge," Sterling, a Republican who has cross-filed for both parties' nominations, 'said. "I think the people in this county feel experience in the law in a variety of fields is an important factor in electing a judge." Sterling, who received a degree in industrial engineering before entering law school in 1951, emphasized the value his scientific background would have on common pleas court. "There are scientific tests involved in the law more and more every day," he said. "The test used for drunk driving is very scientific in nature, for example. If a judge has no idea of a test's scientific explanation, the defendant doesn't stand much of a chance in being treated Novak says justice too lenient By JOE GRACE tial that the public have confidence that Daily Collegian Staff Writer when a person commits a crime, some- Benjamin Novak said he thinks the thing's going to happen whether it's a public has had enough of soaring crime fine or imprisonment, oe,both. rates and lenient sentences. The 38-year- . ._ "I don't think people feel that now," he old candidate for judge of Centre County said. "I think there's a general public common pleas court said criminal jus- feeling that there's a softness in our tice in the county and throughout the courts throughout the nation." country is weighted in the defendant's Novak advocated a standard solution favor. to the twin problems of rising crime rates Novak, a Democrat who has cross- and a fearful, disgruntled citizenry. filed, said he thinks the victims of crime "Substantial prison sentences will too often are the victims in court as well. have to be given out to defendants con ' "We ask a great deal of people who victed of violent crimes," he said. "It's become involved in the criminal justice important that the sentences reflect a process," he said. "Witnesses to crime notion to people that something's hap and victims of crime deserve that that pening in the courtroom." process be meaningful and construe- Although Novak pushed for stiffer sen tive." tences, he said he is not against the idea Novak said he senses a mood in the of alternative sentencing rehabilitative county and the country that the public is programs. dissatisfied with the results` of criminal "Alternative sentencing programs like cases. • ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Dispo "People expect to see serious conse- sition) are very worthwhile programs, quences when a serious crime has been particularly for young, first-time offend committed," he said. "There is naturally ers," he said. "They're definitely valid a strong concern about crime that's only alternatives to imprisonment or fines. met when people feel something's being But we must make them meaningful and done in the courts. It's absolutely essen- helpful to the person while at the same fairly." Jae most judicial candidates, Sterling takes a strong stance against lenient sentencing and rising crime rates. "Many people are disturbed that those persons convicted of crimes are getting off without paying the proper penalty," he said. "We need firmer sentencing especially for multiple-offense crimi nals. Multiple rapists, for example, are a menace to society, and they should be removed for everyone's benefit." Capital punishment is the ultimate sentence, and Sterling sees merit in its appropriate application. "I think the death penalty has merit, and I think the people of the Common wealth want it," he said. "I think there's even a clamor for it. The people of Pennsylvania feel that it does act as a deterrent." Drug paraphernalia ordinances and statutes have reached federal and state courts often in the past year. Many have been struck down as being unconstitu tionally vague. Sterling said the question of an item's legal use is a major stum bling block in the application and en forcement of the laws. "It's very important for the court to notify the public as to what kinds of sentences are being handed out," he said. "And the public can only find out what's going on via the media. There are reports indicating that harsher sentencing does not necessarily always deter crime. But if the court publicized its decisions, it would make more people aware of crime, and get them to report more of it." Crime is the issue on the tip of every candidate's tongue, but Grine said he has, done more than just talk about it. "Right now, it seems like it's the 'in' thing to jump on the law enforcement bandwagon," he said. "But 12 or 13 years ago, it was'almost a dirty thing to be a policeman. It's not anymore. "Everyone's hard on crime now, but I started in the criminal justice field 14 years ago as a policeman," he said. On March 11, Gov. Dick Thornburgh nominated McCormick to fill the vacancy on common pleas court created by the death of Judge Richard Sharp last October. Thornburgh's nomination received the appro val of the state Senate Judiciary Committee on Apr. 21, and full approval by the entire senate is pending. McCormick graduated from Dickinson College in 1961, and then from the Dickinson School of Law in 1964. He is president of the Centre Community Hospital Board of Trustees. no problem rationalizing the regional differences in sentencing betweem rural and urban areas. I don't particularly want to live with the crime problems of the cities. Philadelphia has 160 assistant district attorneys, and they still can't keep up. These guidelines would end the differences between sentencing." Capital punishment is the stiffest sentence of all, and Grine qualified the circumstances which warrant its application. "If an inmate kills a prison guard, or an individual kills a policeman, the death penalty is applicable," he said. "Also, it's warranted in kidnapping situations that result in death, and in rape/murder situations. Also, child killers and hired killers may be subject to the death penalty." Grine took the same stance as most candidates on drug paraphernalia laws. "They're too.vague the way they're written now," he said. "But there's no question that the availability of paraphernalia encourages drug use among young chil dren. I'd like to see these laws redrawn to eliminate their constitutional problems of vagueness." Grine was endorsed in March by the executive committee of the Centre County Democratic party. He graduated from the University in 1969, and from the Dickinson School of Law in 1973. The candidate is also on the board of directors of the College of Human Development at the University. common pleas judge "I understand the legislative intent of these laws curbing illegal drug use," he said. "But the statutes appearing in Pennsylvania and other states go further than that. They prevent the sale of items with a legal use as well as an illegal one pipes, for example." Sterling thinks the drug paraphernalia laws should be redrawn to forbid devices which are patently illegal. Sterling said he is an advocate of firmer, harsher sentences for repeated offenders, but said he would treat first time offenders with a reasonable degree of leniency. "I'm not in favor of bearing down on a first offender, but they should be made aware that they've broken the law;" he said. "Some corrective action is needed. Now sending them to jail may be coun ter-productive, but we do have rehabili tative programs that allow first offenders to work off their offense in the community. I'd certainly continue these programs." Uniform sentencing guidelines were recently rejected by the state General Assembly. Sterling had mixed feelings on their fate. ~~^. time indicating to society and the victim that something is happening." Novak said his prior involvment with the University will ensure fair and just treatment of students' rights. "I was USG president in 1964; so I'm very familiar with student affairs," he said. "I was also the students' legal adviser from 1970 to 1972, so I'm knowl edgeable on the University's disciplining system as well. Students should be treated as fairly as anyone else who comes to common pleas court." Novak said he had no objection to sentencing guidelines. The state General Assembly recently rejected a mandato ry, state-wide guidelines proposal. "I've no objection to every judge in Pennsylvania having a knowledge of what the other judges across the state are doing," he said. "I think they're a good reference point for judges to start from. As for the specifics of the guidelines, that's a matter for the Legis lature to decide."_ Novak said the Canons of Judicial Ethics prohibited him from significantly commenting on the issues of drug par aphernalia laws and capital punishment. The Daily Collegian Monday, May 18, 1881-25• "I think the guidelines are a useful tool for judges," he said. "But I do not feel that they should be a judge's sole criteria for sentencing. . They're guidelines, , and should be used as such." Prison overcrowding is an issue con fronting courts and the Legislature in much of the state, but Centre County has not yet been significantly affected by the problem. Nevertheless, Sterling said the court must keep a close watch on .the situation. "There are more persons in our jails and prison than the original facilities were designed for," he said. "But, there is a class of people society must be protected from. If necessary, we may have to build more prison facilities." Sterling received an undergraduate degree from the Massachuseits Institute of Technology in 1949. He graduated from the George Washington University Law School in 1954. Sterling arrived in State College in 1958 to serve as the legal assistant to then-University President Eric Walker, and as the University's patent attorney. The candidate also taught law courses at the University. David E. Grine "It would be improper for me as a judicial candidate to address what other branches of the government are doing," he said. Drug paraphernalia laws are being introduced in town councils and counties throughout the state, he said. "As far as the death penalty is con cerned, I would fulfill my duty to apply the law in appropriate cases." Novak emphasized his experience in civil law as a substantial asset to his judicial credentials. "For every criminal case that reaches common pleas court, there are three or four civil cases," he said. "There are significant civil issues that affect citizens much more than criminal cases. Stu-. dents are affected by soliciting in dormi tories, for example. This area of the law receives very little attention, but [have a great deal of experience in it." Novak graduated from the University in 1965. He graduated from the George town University Law Center in 1968. From 1973 to 1975, he served as trial and appellate attorney in the county public defender's office. Reed McCormick ~;~: Photo by Robert Hammer ~' <. J ..., . Photo by Nathan Lade,
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