Vol. 114, No. 23 Thursday, June 6, 2002 50 cents xad could sign death sentence ;eer responders asked to allow township EMTs to drive rigs medical response services in the funds, which will have to be ties, Denny said. the township — possibly through township. But at press time mid- repaid from the 2003 municipal If the squad is unable to meet the office of Administrator day Wednesday, it remained budget, for the purpose of hiring that commitment, Denny said, Marlena Schmid — would over- ^ § -TheTownship unclear just what the final model three EMTs. the township would have to hire see all emergency medical £> £ ras expected for emergency services will be. But early this week, Public enough EMTs to fill two shifts response. Current First Aid S £u OT t to. approve an Last week, the township and Safety Commissioner Tom Denny around the clock. Those employ- Squad members could be includ- t would allow the squad tentatively agreed to a said that over the weekend "it ees would be first responders, he ed in the township's volunteer c yees to operate deal in which the township would became apparent (the squad) said; second calls would be corps, Denny said, but the squad ied by the First hire emergency management could not cover more than a few responded to by additional paid as an independent organization All u oquaa. technicians during daytime nights per week." Township offi- EMTs, mutual aid from other would "stdrt to go away." If approved by the committee hours, with squad volunteers cials who had met with squad towns, or volunteers. But squad representatives and later by squad leadership continuing to work nights and leaders told him the squad had Under that scenario, though contradicted Denny's claims. the agreement would be part weekends. The committee appro- tqo few volunteers to handle even volunteers and donations would of a restructuring of emergency priated $95,000 in emergency night and weekend responsibili- hopefully continue to play a role, See Squad, page A-2 Citgo Safe! Cranford police officers deliver Cranford catcher Lauren O'Donnell was unable to snag the throw and decision tag out the West Morris runner who Township scored the only run in the sectional final. See story on Page C-1. woman gives birth likely in bathtub to stand By GREG MARX By GREG MARX THE CHRONICLE THE CHRONICLE CRANFORD - Wheh Luke CRANFORD — Despite an Pachkowski gets a little bit older, appeal from residents, it does not he's going to have a great story to appear the Township Committee tell — even if he doesn't remem- will decide to appeal the Board of ber a bit of it. Adjustment's ruling allowing a Luke was born Saturday to controversial gas station and township residents Gina and sandwich shop on North Avenue. Todd Pachkowski, and by this But the debate over the project week was resting comfortably at may be another spur to a review Cutting up his Omaha Drive home with his of the township's Land Mayor Barbara Bilger cuts the rib- parents, his grandmother Irene Development Ordinance, and to bon at the newly renovated Caruso, and his, 2-year-old sister curbs on future development. Cranford Library Sunday. Tip rib- Alexandra. But his entry into the At the committee's May 28 bon-cutting was the culmination of world was rather hectic, and meeting, Commissioner Dan a project that began in 199(}fjSee might have been more so were it Aschenbach voiced his opposition Page B-1. not for the able assistance of to the project, and said the com- Cranford Police Officer Paul, mittee should explore the Cymbaluk and other township grounds for an appeal in police and first aid personnel. Superior Court. The development Gina had begun feeling labor — a Citgo station and Blimpie pains shortly after she awoke at shop at North Avenue and 6 a.m. Saturday morning, and Orchard Street— has drawn fire called her doctor, who told her he from residents who aay it will would meet her at the hospital. create a hazardous traffic condi- But contractions and labor tion. Both the station and sub pains quickly grew stronger, and shop are permitted at the site, Gina was unable to make the but the zoning board in its May trip. So at about 7:15 a.m., with 13 decision granted several vari- Gina sitting in her bathtub and ances, including permission for a the baby crowning, the family kiosk and canopy, that the devel- called 911. oper said were necessary to allow "Within minutes," said Todd, the site to succeed. "in walks this police officer But this week, several other (Cymbaluk), gloves on and ready members of the committee to roll. He was calm, cool and col- expressed little enthusiasm for lected." Cranford resident Gina Pachkowski with her newborn son, Luke. an appeal. While declining to discuss Cymbaluk and the other then the shoulders, then he was further support, and to cheers not have been how she'd planned police officers — Sgt. William specifics of the application until out — it was that quick. It was from neighbors, escorted Luke it, but "it wasn't a bad experi- hearing a legal opinion from Peters, Officer Stephen Toy, and unbelievable how quickly the and Gina to Overlook Hospital. ence, because the police were fab- Officer Joseph Stulpin, the Township Attorney Al Stender, baby was delivered." Luke, who is 7 pounds, 4 ulous," said Gina. "(Cymbaluk) Commissioner Tom Denny said department's newest member — After the delivery, Cymbaluk, ounces and 19.5 inches long, was was calm, and he made me feel a immediately realized Luke he has "generally not favored" who had delivered another baby born six days before his due date lot better... They really put my appealing board decisions. would have to be delivered at the 14 years ago, untangled the and spent a few days at the hosr mind at ease. Everything, thank scene. Mayor Barbara Bilger echoed Torch bearers umbilical cord and cleared pital for observation. But he God, went well." residents' concerns, but said the As rapidly as the labor came Luke's airway. First aid squad came home Tuesday, and he and For his efforts, Cymbaluk was Participants in the Law Enforcement on, Todd said, the delivery went board "made the decision accord- members and paramedics his mother are in good health. given a blue stork pin by the ing to the laws they were gov- Torch Run carried the flame for dis- even faster. "First came the head, arrived on the scene to provide First Aid Squad. abled athletes Friday in Cranford. Giving birth in a bathtub may The Torch Run raises funds and See Cttgo, page A-2 awareness for the Special Olympics. See Page A-3. 1 Kenilworth students 1 REMINDER find sympathetic ear District administrators and Hazardous waste drop off will be 8 TI1KCHKON1OLE board members said the planned a.m. -2 p.m. at Lucent Technologies, change is a staffing decision, not 600 Mountain Ave,, Murray Hill. KKN1LWORTH — A group of a financial one. Until two years Call (908) 654-9889 for more Infor- David Brearley High School ago, 20 percent of the Harding mation or visit www.unioncoun- music students pleaded with the teacher's time was spent at the tynj.org/oem. Hoard of Education at Monday's Morris-Union Jointure meeting to find a way to keep Commission school within the their favorite teacher — and they building; now that that situation may have made their case. has changed, there is not enough The students were speaking work for a full-time teacher at ou behalf of Sean Carroll, who Harding, they said. And state law INDEX has taught vocal and instrumen- and union contracts prevent the tal music at Brearley for two board from picking the teacher to years. Though he is tremendous- be relegated to the part-time role. Commentary A-6 ly popular with students, "It's the law... our hands our t'arroll's employment with the tied," said board member Community Life B-1 district may be in jeopardy Aunmarie Duda. because the board has plans to "We're basically held hostage Sports C-1 make the full-time music posi- by the situation," agreed member tion at Harding Elementary Nancy Zimmerman. Prime Time B-2 School a part-time job. Carroll But those answers did not sat- Tooting his own horn has the least seniority within the isfy the numerous students and Obituaries A-5 department; thus, if the change is parents who came out to oppose NICOLE UIMbllA/SIAH HiOIUUHAHifcH made, he would either have to the move. Real Estate B-6 Junior John MacVlcar plays the trumpet with the Crantord High School Jazz Band at the ofticiai reopen- accept the new part-time position ing of the Crantord Library Sunday afternoon. or leave the district. Police Log A-4 See i, page A-2 A-2 Cranf ord Chronicle June 6, 2002 Squad could sign death sentence Kenilworth could ask DEP Continued from page A-1 chance to show it can provide every call," Davidowitch said. Squ.id ('apt. Charlio Miller said services. But he said he "remains The future of the squad may 1 concerned at this point about the to waive some requirements tin squad's 12 certified EMT vol- be decided in the coming weeks unteers will continue to respond ability to provide it for nights — but the use of ambulances By OREO MARX enforcement policy." borough has until June 28 to I lo night and weekend emergen- and weekends... I'm looking at it must be decided this week, address the violations.