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Munpmmn Memorial Day 'UtV In Cranford Material Capitals Photographs ajui column Spotlight on Cranford on fall excursion salute neighbors lost in war artist Joseph Dawley Thursday, June 3,199I3 d Record A Forbes Newspaper SO cents Teacher accused of sexual misconduct Half-price sale ends MANNS MeMDMM school related activities, he said." According to Dr. Smith, school at thrift shop THE RECORD The WesttaU Sentae League's Two pupils come forward a generation later officials met two weeks ago with ThrW Shop at 114 Braer St wl Allegations of sexual misconduct the parents of students at Frantyin have been leveled against a Erank- ley, Tamsques, Washington and conduct interviews with both cur- room until his retirement School. Information was not re- ouMnsts Is annual has-prtoe ssls Wilson school*. wan "baa de/* Saturday. lin Elementary School teacher rent and former students. According to a news leased earlier because of legal re- According to Michael J. Lapolla, who, according to Superintendent According to Capt Owen Mc- sued, by the Westfleld straints placed on the school dis- The shop to open 9 am-4 pjn. Union County First Assistant Pros- Cabe of the Westfleld Police De- schools, the incidents occurred in VMJ KA OTQB CH mSnJsWiQM UUM Marie Smith, is currently on • trict by the prosecutor's office, Dr. ecutor, the investigation began last partment, there is no record of any out-of-school situations more than Smith said. $3. MarchaiMlae Induoet edull "leave of absence" and will retire month when two former male stu- complaints on the local level. 14 years ago. On Friday, Dr. Smith and cMdren'a dothing, toys, June 30. "I met with the parents of the dents now in their early 30s came Mr. Kuhar was interviewed by explained that field trips and club children to be interviewed on the books, garnet, jswsfcy, sporting, Officials from both the school forward. Although the two cases the prosecutor's office prior to ob- activities would not be considered uuutls end amal household Mama. very same day that I had approval board office and the Union County were confirmed by the prosecutor's taining legal representation, said out-of-school situations. from the prosecutor's office," he Proceeds are donated tochsrttos. Prosecutor's Office have confirmed office, the statute of limitations re- Richard Kaplow, an attorney with "I can't comment on whether said. that allegations of sexual criminal garding the offenses has expired. the New Jersey Education As- this applies to this case, but out-of- The Board of Education voted Brahms sing-along misconduct were brought against No charges, thus, have been filed. sociation's legal services staff, who school situations would include va- unanimously May 18 to extend Mr. Theodore F. Kuhar, 49, a flfth- On Friday, investigators from is representing Mr. Kuhar. cations and school breaks," said Kuhar*s leave and to accept his Tuesday at church grade teacher who, over his 26-year both the prosecutor's office and the According to Dr. Smith, by mu- Dr. Smith. "There havent been resignation for retirement The Choral Art Sodaty of New career in Westfleld public schools, Division of Youth and Family Ser- tual agreement, the teacher will re- any allegations that misconduct According to Maggie Cimei, pub- Jaraay, dtreetad by Evelyn Btoake also has taught students at McKin- vices (DYFS) were continuing to main on leave and out of the class- has taken place in school or at (Please turn to page A-3) Nh mpaniap t Arraes WhNs, hold Biannual aummar singi - B Tuaaday at 8 pm in the Praabylarlan Church chapel The The right to hate arms Council mulls music wB be Brahma's Requiem. The pubic and Interested sing- ars ara Invsad to paridpato. Bring scores V you hsvetiem, but some pay hike cap wB be avelabla at tie door. Door oonaaon • so ana rasesnrnsnn wslbs served. Sy JOAf— MoMDOPI THE RECORD A spiritual Journey Councilman Anthony LaPorta asked other Town Council members to consider capping longevity raises at forum Sunday for municipal employees at 3 percent when it votes next week on the 1993 salary range schedule for ad- post and wet-known laduw, MM ministrative employees, but most members seemed to apssk at ths Chrisssn Forum of buck the idea. tie y*i1ilJ Prasoyiarlan Church "It may fly in the face of our economy," said Coun- Sunday 8:15 am h cilman Am Gruba, "But it's one way to show our support to our employees." In PsWstan, Mrs. The salary range schedule provides a 4.5-percent DsnWS wl M of her spMual Jour- increase across the board. The longevity program, nsy from Ham to CTrlalsray. She which Town Administrator John Malloy said has been Is a msfnbsf of tfw First Presbyts* in place since he Joined the town staff in 1970, pro- nan Church kt Masjchsn. vides additional salary based on the number of years of service. According to Mr. Malloy, employees with Qod on Broadway five years of service receive an additional 1 percent increase; employees with 10 years, 3 percent;- em- topic of program ployees with IS years, 5 percent; employees with 20 Tha Rev. Frank McNulty will be' years, 7 percent; and employees with 25 years, 9 per- presenting "The Wit and Wisdom cent I of Broadway at Holy Trinity Mr. iAPorta has been a critic of longevity raises Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. since the introduction of the municipal budget last What doss the musk: of shows month. such a* The Wiz, Les Mis, Carou- "with salaries amounting to the No. 1 expenditure in se/, Gypsy and Company tell our municipal budget, we need to start to tame these about Qod? Rev. McNulty will in- (Please turn to page A-2) tarpret their message in a new, entertaining, and spiritual presen- tation. Tha Hoty Trinity and St. Mary of Assumption of Elizabeth They won't learn choirs wM combine to perform the music. Donation is $5 tor adults and a cooking in class can of food for children. Proceeds wM benefit the food pantries of Home ec dashed by school board each parish. Tickets can be pur- chased at the Holy Trinity rectory, VINNY BELLOTTVTHE RECORD •y JOANWgMcfAOQgN 315 First St., or by calling 232- This Revolutionary militiaman eouMnt bear to look Monday as his fellow soldiers fired their rounds In honor THE RECORD 8137. of Memorial Day. Mora photos appear on page A-5. The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday CAAP awards to dismantle the home economics lab, putting to rest any hope that the course offering would return in its to bo presented prior state for students in either intermediate school. The Concerned African- Mentoring may bring new, 'key' teachers Sewing courses, however, said Mark Smith, superin- American Parents (CAAP) of West- tendent, could return as an after-school club or Satur- By JOANNE McFADOCN certification upon graduation. Individual sional teachers would be assigned to tokJ wil hold Its tt*d annual stu- school districts would be responsible for both a mentor and a support team. Men- day morning activity. dant recognition and awards night TUB RECORD creating provisional or mentor pro- tors would be charged with facilitating a "An after-school club or Saturday morning activity 7 p.m. Monday in Cafeteria B of are reasonable suggestions," said Dr. Smith, "and are Superintendent Mark Smith will ask grams. compatible working relationship with Westnsld high School. "I want to do this whether the state the provisional teacher, providing ap- very real possibilities if there seems to be a huge school board members to show their interest'' CAAP has recognized students support for a proposed district mentor goes forward or not," said Dr. Smith. "It propriate support, and modeling lesson torn al grade levels for their plans. The home economics course was suspended in 1991, program for new teachers by allocating is very difficult to replace experienced said Dr. Smith, when the board voted to "do a lot of achievement in both school and funds for the program at its June 15 teachers, and this program will help to The proposed mentor program calls community service. Last year's for a four-day training program prior to downsizing of the district in response to state imposed meeting. According to Dr> Smith, the develop new teachers into key teach- caps." The reduction resulted in the dismissal of 16 program was WgNkjhted by four Westfleld mentor program probably will ers." the start of school in comparison to a $600 scholarships to deserving breakfast meeting offered under the teachers, three as a result of the elimination of the surpass a similar initiative currently The Westfleld plan would take its cur- home economics offering, several administrators and Ngh school seniors. The public Is under consideration by the state Depart- rently operating buddy teacher program, current program. welcome. The mentor program will last longer custodians. In addition, said Dr. Smith, several other ment of Education (DOE). Under the in effect since 1987, and expand it to course selections were eliminated. state proposal, newly graduating teach- include more contact with mentors for too, encompassing the first three years of a teacher's assignment within the dis- Only one parent spoke for the program Tuesday, Sidewalk art show ers would serve as provisional teachers longer periods of time. saying she would like to see home economics saved, at for one year after which the principal trict prior to the granting of tenure. Pro- ahead June 12 Donna Homish, chairwoman of the visional teachers will be expected to least as an elective or club activity. and administrators would recommend mentor committee organized last Sep- The WestfWd Art Association conduct classroom observations, and at- "We should investigate alternatives that would not permanent accredition.