Outerbridge closings, 41 Carnevale starts, 51 Raiders win title, 27 THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013 Sentinel gmnews.com North Brunswick • South Brunswick N. Brunswick fire official recognized for lifesaving act By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer onald Salzmann, a deputy fire mar- shal for North Brunswick, was at Dthe right place at the right time. Salzmann arrived at a house for a routine fire inspection in April when he observed a man yelling for help and holding his wrist. Orlando Galindez was bleeding signif- icantly from a life-threatening cut to a major artery, according to the proclama- tion read by Councilman Ralph Andrews during the July 1 Township Council meeting. Salzmann immediately ran to the man with first aid supplies. After assessing the situation, he called for an ambulance. Salzmann wrapped the man's wrist, kept pressure on the wound, and covered him with a blanket and his turnout gear to keep him warm. "Because of [Salzmann's] quick re- sponse and emergency preparedness, [Galindez] survived and is in the process of a full recovery," the proclamation stated. SCOn FRIEDMAN Salzmann has been a fire marshal for Irina Uu gets silly with some taffy during a candy-sculpting event at the South Brunswick Public Library July 2. the township since 1994 and has served as a volunteer firefighter with North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 for 38 years. Bullying can affect elderly, too Salzmann, with Galindez by his side, thanked the council for the recognition. ner with Princeton-based Goldberg Segalla. said, adding that a pilot study conducted at "I'm glad I was there that day," By JESSICA D'AMICO Salzmann told Galindez. "The dispatcher Staff Writer "You see that movie 'Mean Girls,' and you Arizona State University revealed that be- have it taking place in these facilities." tween 10 and 20 percent of seniors are bul- and first aid squads did a wonderful job, t has been said that life comes full circle, Berdzik, who specializes in long-term- lied or mistreated by their peers. as there were a couple of other calls that and that being elderly can sometimes care issues, recently led an educational "I think, overall, the aging process is dif- day. I was giving as much updates as I Ibear a striking similarity to early child- forum on harassment among seniors for CIS ficult to accept ... and it provides opportu- could." hood. Although this comparison is drawn in Management Inc., which manages Heritage nities for these issues to develop." Galindez now has full use of his wrist, reference to the loss of autonomy that often Village at Elton Corner in Freehold, among The problems can arise from something which he displayed to the people who comes with aging, other unpleasant flash- other properties. The forum was meant to as simple as choosing what to watch on tel- came to the council meeting. He thanked backs from childhood can re-emerge in the educate residents and staff members about evision, according to Berdzik. The shared Salzmann and shook his hand. golden years — like the terrors of bullying. the emerging issue. spaces in nursing homes and other long- "It's typical of what you would see in a "There hasn't been much written on this term care facilities set the stage for such Contact Kathy Chang high school or middle school situation," topic, but it's really a prevalent issue," she at [email protected]. said Caroline Berdzik, an attorney and part- (Continued on page 6) Get Something HAND D R A MM For You Today! 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July 11,2013 GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS • www.srmnews.com NS SENTINEL 3 Linwood program paves way to success By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer he words on one of the walls at Lin- wood Middle School in North TBrunswick say it all: "Linwood Paves the Road to Success." These words are highlighted in a draw- ing depicting a student traveling on a brick road spelling out "Linwood," designed by Linwood alumna Cynthia Liang. Another Linwood alum came up with the phrase. Seventh-grader Megha Choudhari is one of these students paving the way. It was her BEHAVIOR idea that created the Linwood Awareness Buddies (LAB) program. SUPPORT Last year, Choudhari approached Valerie IN Jennings, child study team coordinator at SCHOOLS Linwood, with a desire to help. The LAB program brings students of different learning abilities together in an ef- fort to increase academic, social and com- munication skills. "It has made me a better person," Choudhari said of the program. "I also have seen changes in my friends." Some 15 students paired up with the 40 or so students with different learning abili- ties at the school this year. The activities took place during lunch, ties. The coalition is engaged in many pre- mate Initiative (ISCI) Pilot. rest and relaxation periods, and occasion- vention initiatives to educate, advocate, This pilot project, developed through a ally after school. They kicked off activities identify needs and develop resources for partnership with the Office of Special Edu- with a pumpkin-decorating session last year. preventable issues that can cause develop- cation Programs at the New Jersey Depart- Jennings said the LAB program ties into mental disabilities. ment of Education, is focused on working the many good things that Linwood has im- Chiumbu-Maseko was joined by Ashley with selected schools to promote school en- plemented over the years. Ritchey, training and technical assistant at vironments that best support the inclusion Core values that focus on respect, op- The Arc. of students with disabilities. portunity, academic integrity and responsi- Jonathan Verpent, a 1997 Currently, there are 18 bility are in place. graduate of Linwood, had schools involved in the A character-education, incentive-based students pledge to pilot project, with nine program called Positive Behavior Support complete one good middle schools in the in Schools (PBSIS) rewards students for deed before the end first cohort and two doing the right things. of the school year. middle schools, In April of last year, school officials Verpent, 29, de- one intermediate formed small advisory groups in each grade cided he wanted school and six el- in order for them to meet and have informal to give back to ementary schools discussions on various topics. others and in the second co- The 1,363 students are randomly scram- make a differ- hort. bled, and they meet in a small group of their ence in the Livingston peers with an advisor once a month and talk world before he Park Elementary about the topics. turns 30 in Au- School is one of This year saw the second annual sixth- gust. He chal- the elementary grade Disabilities Awareness Symposium. lenged himself to schools. Each partic- The presenters included Anthony complete 30 good ipating school has deeds by his 30th birth- Starego, a teen with autism, who kicked a been involved in an in- PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG/STAFF 23-yard, game-winning field goal to help day. Speaking at his alma clusion-focused assessment the Brick Township High School Dragons mater counted as one of his of school climate, the formula- Top: The Positive Behavior Support in football team upset Toms River North on deeds. tion of an ISCI leadership team, and Schools program at Linwood Oct. 19, 2012. Mariux Vega brought golden retriever the development and implementation of a Middle School, North Brunswick, School Climate Improvement Plan (SCIP), rewards students for displaying proper Janet Sorber of Interpreter Referral York, an autism therapy dog for her 13- character traits. Above: The Linwood Services partnered with Linwood learning year-old daughter Bianca. He is highly which is based on feedback from the results Awareness Buddies program brings disabilities teacher/consultant Deborah trained and provides tracking, security, of the assessment. SCIPs are unique to each students of different learning abilities Celis to teach some basic sign language. calming and friendship. She said the com- school, and include goals and a range of ac- together in an effort to increase academic, munity came together to help their family tivities that are designed to promote social and communication skills.