Collegian Thursday, Jan. 30, 1986 B—The Dail Debate on regional government goes on Informational workshop on consolidation to be held By PETE BARATTA Collegian Staff Writer For over a year, the idea of consolidating the borough of State College and the five bordering townships into one governmental body has been on the political backburner because many local offi cials said more information is needed. Consolidation would eliminate the boundaries between the area municipalities and centralize the six regional governments into one assembly. Local lawmakers and the public will have the chance to learn more about consolidation at an informational workshop at 7:30 tonight at the State College Area Intermediate High School, 650 West erly Parkway. The meeting is being sponsored by the Centre Region Council of Governments. Some people have expressed concern about how consolidation will affect the Centre Region. Be cause no real discussion has yet taken place, there is no way to tell how government services, pro grams and responsiveness would be affected, said James Steff, director of COG administration. `I think the majority of people will agree the time for consolidation has come.' John Dombroski, State College Municipal Council president While most local officials have not expressed a definite opinion on consolidation, State College Municipal Council President John Dombroski said he is strongly in favor of the idea. "I think the time has come for this," he said. "I think the majority of people will agree the time for consolidation has come." Although it is only in the first stages of consider ation, Dombroski said the idea of regional consol idation will begin to be studied With great interest by local officials. Dombroski said many positive effects would come from the consolidation of the governmental • YOUR Bsti is MORE IN A P First, there are the respect and dignity accorded an Army officer. Then there's the opportunity to travel, changing hospitals without losing seniority, as so often happens in civilian hospitals. And there's the opportunity to add new and different nursing disciplines. To study, continue your education, attending professional conferences, working in a variety of nursing specialties. If you're working on your BSN or if you already have a BSN and are registered to prac tice in the United States or Puerto Rico, talk to our Army Nurse Corps Recruiter. CALL COLLECT: 301-677-5355 / 4076 ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALLYOU CAN BE. bodies of the State College Borough and the town ships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton. As federal grant dollars dwindle and are chan neled toward bigger population centers, the area would increase its chances of receiving federal aid by consolidating its 60,000-plus population under one government. • In addition to becoming one of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, the region would envelope rough ly half of the Centre County population and conse quently would have a stronger voice in both county and state affairs, Dombroski said. However, Dombroski explained a major roadb lock to consolidation is that a majority of residents in each municipality would have to favor giving up their independence and forming one consolidated government. Although some officials are arguing the merits of consolidation, Steff said the final decision on whether the issue is pursued is how local residents feel about the issue. "The main factor in determining (the future of consolidation) is in the preferences of the resi dents," Steff said, adding that if one municipality decides against the idea, consolidation could not be implemented. Some further arguments for consolidation in clude allowing the region to plan for and imple ment region-wide improvement projects such as transportation and storm-water sewerage. Also, if the region mergesinto one government, it will exercise more power in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., when requesting government funds, he said. On the negative side, Steff said some residents believe a bigger government will be less respon sive and they will become distant from their elected representatives. Dombroski said a main reason why some offi cials are hesitant to support the idea is that they are satisfied with how local government operates now. He added that some officials believe their importance as a governmental representative would diminish. 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"There's no way people in Harris Township would vote for consolidation," he added. "For all intents and purposes, we'd become the borough of State College," he said, refering to the higher population of State College exerting a stronger voice in a consolidated government. Although the University will not play a major role in the issue, and would not be affected in any . major way if consolidation occurs, they were invited to participate in the workshop tonight. Whatever the outcome of the workshop, Steff said tonight's meeting will not dictate the road the Centre Region will take concerning consolidation. "(The workshop) isn't . a step toward consolida tion. It's an informational session," he said. Speakers will include Charles Hoffman, a local adviser for the state Department of Community Affairs who will address the history and legal requirements of consolidation; and Virgil Puska rich, executive director of the Pennsylvania Local Government Commission, who will discuss the potential advantages and drawbacks of jurisdic tional boundary changes. Also on hand will be Jake Meyer, a former district attorney for Elk County, and Greg Schnei der, executive director of Saint Mary's Chamber of Commerce, who will discuss Saint Mary's unsuccessful consolidation attempt with Benzing er Township in 1984. After the topics are addressed, the speakers will answer follow-up questions from the panel, which includes State College Municipal Council member James Bartoo. A general question-and-answer period will follow the panel session. YAMAHA • JVC AUDIO: SAVE U T O P 50% PIONEER • SONY INFINITY • SANYO BOSTON ACOUSTICS BANG & OLUFSEN TDK SA•9O MAXELL XLII-90 DENON DX7-90... 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Gramm-Rudman, designed to eliminate the $212 billion federal deficit within five years, specifies across-the-board cuts in many fed eral programs should Congress fail to reach certain budget-cutting goals each year. For fiscal 1986, the 1~1 aio-4 fl* gslo - PSU dietetics prof elected foundation president By SHELDON JONES Collegian Staff Writer An associate professor of dietetics in the Univer sity's College of Human Development was recent ly elected president of the American Dietetics Association Foundation. Sarah C. Parks, elected by the Board of Direc tors of the American Dietetics Association Foun dation, will serve a one-year term as president, replacing Edna Langhole Parks said she was pleased with the election because of the important work the foundation is doing in the field of dietetics,, noting the founda tion's efforts to raise $8 million to develop a :ERS ARE Y' BY ALL NSUMERS' 'INES. A-40-11 List $BO NOW 3 72 ea. 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"The meeting was an excellent opportunity to meet with the presi dent and the cabinet and to get an inside view at what they plan to do for- the coming year," Corman said. "The president told us about budget cuts, his plan for no new taxes and several other topics. He was genuinely concerned about what we had to say." Brown emphasized the increas ing role of the Department of Com merce as a "wholesaler of information" to complement the states. Public school vouchers are an other possibility, Corman said. 1630 S. Atherton St. (At University Drive) national center for nutrition and dietetics One small part of that center will include a place where consumers can call or visit to receive information on specific nutrition needs, Parks explained. Parks said her responsibilities as president will include development and implementation of long range plans, budget management and formation of fund-raising projects for the foundation. Parks' qualifications include a master's of busi ness administration degree from Michigan State University, numerous leadership positions in the field of dietetics and membership on the founda tion's board for six years. She now teaches courses in hotel, restaurant and Vouchers would use federal dollars only, and could make public schools more. "competitive" or make them able to attract children from wealthier areas. A parent would be able to get a voucher from one district and pre sent it to another district in order to provide for a given service, he said. Corman said toll roads and user fees were discussed, especially the idea of converting Interstate 80 into a user-fee road, since federal transportation funds are likely to be cut. However, the federal gov ernment frowns upon the creation of toll roads in highly-traveled states such as Pennsylvania, Cor man said. ALEC is America's largest asso ciation of • state legislators with over 2,000 members from both po litical parties. Corman said that ALEC, a ' mostly conservative group, provides research to state lawmakers and helps to serve as a liaison between state and federal officials. ===ZVI r i.o DO YOU HAVE THE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE BUSINESS WORLD? Find Out When RICH KINCAID speaks to the Business Student Council on Thurs., Jan. 30th at 7:oopm in 316 Boucke. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS TO BE THERE! L=®; \t• BASELINE t,rl .N ch: WilA MEM Fund-raiser will address USEC tonight The administrative director of the Campaign for Penn State a pro gram aimed at raising a tentative goal of $200,000 for the University will address the University Student Executive Council at 6 tonight in 227 HUB. G. David Gearhart, vice president for development and University rela tions, will talk about the structure of the campaign and the possibilities for student participation, Gearhart's aid said. The campaign's executive commit tee comprises 26 alumni, including a number of top executives from cor porations such as Philadelphia Elec tric and Johnson & Johnson, and Penn State Head Football Coach Joe Paterno. The committee will solicit gifts of as much as $500,000 or $1 million and has a tentative goal of $2OO million. The funding will be used for profes sors' salaries, scholarships, laborato ry equipment, and books for Pattee. Jerry B. Covert, a faculty senator, is also expected to speak to USEC about the proposed changes in Bacca laureate Degree Requirements. institutional management at the University The foundation is the branch of the American Dietetics Association, which promotes nutrition education, supports scholarships in nutrition edu cation and provides funding for research. Evan G. Pattishall Jr., dean of the College of Human Development, said Parks' election as president of the foundation is a step forward for recognition of the college. 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