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A Special Year’s End RFH Bio Lesson for Deane-Porter Students

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When AP Biology students at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) thought outside the box recently, they created a winning situation for all involved.

Faced with the task of completing an end-of-year project, the students embraced a novel idea suggested by their teacher Valerie Kilar — to share what they had learned with students in kindergarten through third grade at nearby Deane-Porter School in Rumson.

“My six-year-old daughter Madelyn is a student at Deane-Porter, and she enjoys attending events at the high school with me and interacting with the ‘big’ kids,” said Kilar. “Since the end-of-year project should be something fun and meaningful, I thought it would be perfect if my students created science books and taught lessons to the students at Deane-Porter.”

Kilar contacted Madelyn’s Kindergarten teacher, Gina Varanelli, about organizing the visit. Varanelli worked out the logistics and connected Kilar with other teachers at the school.

The RFH students worked in groups to create lesson plans and produce books describing scientific terms and processes in a way that could be comprehended by elementary school students.

The participating RFH students and their assignments …

• Jack Luby and Jackson Reid – Venus Fly Trap, Shellie Miller’s kindergarten class
• Willie Freeman – Litter/Pollution, Brooke Huff’s kindergarten class
• Oliver Heins, Ted Schroeder, and Chris Tuttle – Butterfly Metamorphosis, Sara Stanziola’s kindergarten class
• Jen Andreacchi – Biomes, Karen Newman’s Kindergarten Class
• Robin Green and Emma Paulus – Symbiosis, Gina Varanelli’s kindergarten class
• Charlotte Miller and Fini Satzke – Genetic Traits, Carissa Azzaro’s first grade class
• Abigael Donohue and Olivia Rosenberg – Clouds, Bridget Albrizio’s second grade class
• Jessica Browne and Jackie Kho – Food Chains, Keri Lecorchick’s second grade class
• Shea Davis and Sean Dunphy – Astronomy, Colleen Henrikson’s second grade class
• Tristan Kilper, Noah Tucker, and Brianna Worobel – Water Cycle, Ken Grasso’s second grade class
• Clara Eskwitt – Levels of the Ocean, Jill Cox’s third grade class
• Katherine Hill, Megan Klem, and Campbell Lee – Challenges for Living Things, Megan Manney’s third grade class

Kilar hopes to make the event an annual collaboration.

“I am proud of all the thought and creativity the RFH students put into their children’s books and lessons,” said Kilar.

— Rumson School District press release

Police and Fire

Police Report Several Marijuana Possession Arrests & More

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The following recent arrests were made and reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Alexander Gaita, 24, of Middletown, was arrested on July 2 in the area of Morford Place and charged with hindering apprehension, possession of a CDS (under 50 grams of marijuana), receiving stolen property and contempt of court by Patrolman John Camarca.

• A juvenile male, 13, of Red Bank was arrested on July 1 in the area of E. Westside Avenue and charged with possession of a CDS (under 50 grams of marijuana) by Patrolman Nicholas Maletto.

• Sayyied Rida, 36, of Middletown was arrested on July 1 in the area of River Street on a contempt of court charge by Ptl. Nicholas Maletto.

• James Gaudio, 18, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, Michael Walker, 18, of Middletown, Dominic Carrea,18, of the Leonardo section of Middletown, and Cameron Docherty, 18, of Middletown, were arrested on July 1 in the area of Bridge Avenue and charged with possession of a CDS (under 50 grams of marijuana), and possession of drug paraphernalia by Patrolman George Travostino.

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Obituaries

Services for Fair Haven’s Molly Ann Richards, 3, Wednesday

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Losing her battle with DIPG, a progressive brain cancer, Molly Ann Richards, of Fair Haven, passed away on July 6. She was 3 years old.

Born on July 23, 2011, Molly was diagnosed with DIPG on August 23, 2013. She is survived by: her parents Ann and Tyler Richards; and her big sister Emily, of Fair Haven.

“Molly, although not here with us long, touched the hearts of many,” family said in her obituary. “She never once complained or cried during her dance. Let her life be a true example of courage, strength and fortitude until the last breath. We will LOVE you forever, Daddy and Mommy.”

A Mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Rd., Fair Haven.

— Obituary, courtesy of Thompson Memorial Home

Crime, Police and Fire

Police Report Area Drug Busts, $15K and $10K Bail

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The following recent arrests were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Michael Ryan, 27, of Main Street in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on July 1 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of hash, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing the administration of law.

He was released pending a court date.

• Sean Hanrahan, 28, of Hunter Point Road in Middletown, was arrested on July 1 and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of hash, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing the administration of law.

He was released pending a court date.

• Christopher Stryker, 20, of Wedgewood Circle in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on July 1 by Patrolman David Ringkamp and charged with providing false information to a police officer.

He was released pending a court date.

• Julieanna Mezzacappa, 23, of Oakwood Road in the Leonardo section of Middletown, was arrested on July 2 by Detective Daniel Sullivan and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was held on $7,500 bail with a 10 percent option, set by Judge Richard Thompson.

• Dylan Bulinsky, 23, of Rutledge Drive in Middletown, was arrested on July 2 by Detective Keith Hirschbein and charged with  possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe.

He was held on $15,000 bail, set by Judge Richard Thompson.

• Anthony Sciacovelli, 47, of Thompson Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on July 5 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski and charged with simple assault.

He was released after posting $2,500 bail set by Judge James Newman.

• Patricia Petersen, 60, of Carriage House Lane in Little Silver, was arrested on July 5 by Patrolman Nicholas Haines and charged with driving while intoxicated.

She was released pending a court date.

• Jacquelin Migliaccio, 24, of the Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights, was arrested on July 5 by Deputy Chief Stephen Dollinger and charged with possession of hypodermic syringes.

She was released pending a court date.

• Corey Ozelas, 29, of Campbell Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on July 4 by Patrolman Christopher Menendez and charged with disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• Joseph Lamar, 27, of Ideal Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on July 4 by Patrolman Greg Buhowski and charged with disorderly conduct.

He was released pending a court date.

• Jeremy Browne, 23, of Fulton Street in Keyport, was arrested on July 4 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz and charged with simple assault.

He was released after posting $5,000 bail, set by Judge James Newman.

• Vito Benedictis, 45, of East End Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on July 3 by Patrolman Christopher Menendez and charged with possession of fireworks.

He was released pending a court date.

• On July 5, Patrolman David Ringkamp arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile from the Port Monmouth section of Middletown and charged him with simple assault.

He was released pending a court date.

• Grace Reid, 31, of Port Monmouth Road in Keansburg, was arrested on July 6 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence.

She was held on $10,000 bail, set by Judge James Newman.

• Edward Cooney, 29, of Carter Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on July 6 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of heroin, unlawful possession of Xanax, unlawful purpose of Suboxone, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe, disorderly conduct and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was held on $15,000 bail.

From the Meeting Room, News

Names in Fair Haven News

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There are some familiar and new faces and names in Fair Haven borough business.

At last Monday’s Borough Council meeting, a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I was promoted to Class II in the Fair Haven Police Department, a new full-time laborer was hired for a probationary period in the borough’s Department of  Public Works and part-time seasonal laborer was brought into the same department.

By resolution, Police Chief Darryl Breckenridge recommended that Michael Volker be appointed to Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II.

The recommendation came along with a request, via resolution, to appoint a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I to fill the spot vacated by Volker in his promotion.

Volker is filling the Special Class II spot left open when Robert Henne Jr., who passed away in March, was posthumously promoted to patrolman in the department.

The appointment of an as of yet unnamed Class I officer will become effective July 15.

Volker, a Fair Haven resident, is a Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduate. He is also a graduate of the Academy of Law and Public Safety, Long Branch.

His rate of pay for the Class II position is $16.75 per hour.

In Public Works, Matthew Rosenstreich was hired, via resolution, as a full-time laborer.

Rosenstreich, whose hiring is now in the probationary period, will earn an annual salary of $30,043.99.

The position was advertised on the borough’s and League of Municipalities’ website. Rosenstreich, who was deemed to best suit its qualifications, was interviewed by both the borough administrator, Theresa Casagrande and Richard Gardella, director of the borough’s Department of Engineering and Public Works.

Also hired as a part-time seasonal laborer in Public Works was Patrick Anderson, according to the resolution.

Anderson’s hours are not to exceed those of a part-time employee, according to the resolution, and his rate of pay is $11 per hour.

 — Elaine Van Develde
Crime, Police and Fire

Police Report Theft, Criminal Mischief

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The following recent incidents of theft and criminal mischief were reported by Red Bank police:

• A theft was reported to have occurred on June 25 at a Broad Street business. There were reports of an unknown person or persons shoplifting expensive cosmetics — body and face creams — over the past 10 months.

Patrolman Ashon Lovick took the report.

• A theft was reported to have occurred sometime between June 25 and 26 on Hudson Avenue. The victim reported that a necklace was stolen from a parked car.

Patrolman Kristin Altimari took the report.

• A theft was reported on June 27 to have occurred sometime between May 14 and 21. The victim’s husband reported that while his wife was hospitalized at Riverview Medical Center, someone stole credit cards and a driver’s license from her wallet.

Patrolman John Camarca took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred on Bank Street on June 28. Damage was reportedly done to the front door of a vacant residence and the rear window of a parked van.

Patrolman George Travostino took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred on June 30 at a West Bergen Place residence. The victim reported that several unknown juveniles threw eggs at the house.

Patrolman Jorge Torres took the report.

• An incident of criminal mischief was reported to have occurred between June 28 and July 1 on Harding Road. there was a report of someone smashing a window on a parked vehicle.

Sgt. David Hicks took the report.

Arts & Entertainment, Schools Scene

A Look Back at Forrestdale’s Evening of Fine Arts

Knollwood School Music Teacher John Lebitsch leads a performance by student-musicians from Forrestdale School at the Evening of Fine Arts. Photo/Rumson School District
Knollwood School Music Teacher John Lebitsch leads a performance by student-musicians from Forrestdale School at the Evening of Fine Arts.
Photo/Rumson School District

Did you make it to the Forrestdale Evening of Fine Arts?

Here’s a look back at the art show and concert held on the evening of May 28:

Artwork by students in fourth through eighth grade filled the school, with three-dimensional work in the lobby and cafeteria and framed works lining the halls.

“The artwork is amazing, and I would especially like to thank the Parent Teacher Organization and Rumson Education Foundation for recognizing the importance of art in our children’s education,” said Forrestdale Visual Arts Instructor Amy Lepping. “I would also like to extend a special thank you to Art Club members Pia Binns, Sophia Kho, Isabella Hu, and Shelly Champeau who help organize and prepare artwork for display.”

“I would also like to thank all of our tireless volunteers!”

The evening’s Concert held in the school auditorium featured Junior Choir and Senior Choir directed by Forrestdale Music Teacher Barbara Leutz, and Beginning Band and Jazz Ensemble directed by Forrestdale Music Teacher John Lebitsch.

Musical performances …

• America (featuring Hannah Duprey, Piano) – Junior Choir
• Scales and Arpeggios (from The Aristocats) – Junior Choir
• Imagine – Junior Choir
• Yellow Submarine – Junior Choir
• E.F.A. Fanfare – Beginning Band
• When the Band Goes Marching In – Beginning Band
• Hard Rock Blues – Beginning Band
• Lightning! – Senior Choir
• It’s Only a Paper Moon – Jazz Ensemble
• Get Back – Jazz Ensemble

— Rumson School District press release

Police and Fire

Arresting News: Contempt of Court

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The following contempt of court arrests were reported by the Middletown police:

• Keith Ettis, 28, of Raritan Avenue in the Leonardo section of Middletown, was arrested on June 20 by Patrolman Savvas Roumeliotis on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Roselle Park Municipal Court.

He was held $1,092 bail.

• Daniel Marrero, 41, of Jersey Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on June 19 by Patrolman Ian May on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,285 bail, set by Judge Richard Thompson.

• Justin Duryea, 24, of Garfield Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on June 19 by Patrolman John Mele on contempt of court warrants issued by the Sayreville and Keyport municipal courts.

He was released after posting $296 bail.

• Teddy Betesh, 20, of Robin Court in West Long Branch, was arrested on June 19 by Patrolman Christopher Menendez on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250.00 bail.

• Kyle Brittain, 28, of Washington Avenue in the Leonardo section of Middletown, was arrested on June 21 by Patrolman Thomas Foster on a Contempt of Court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,500 bail.

• Brent Heck, 36, of Thompson Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on June 21 by Patrolman Christopher Dee on contempt of court warrants issued by the Hazlet and Middletown municipal courts.

He was released after posting $2,268 bail.

• Milton Rainey, 45, of Ocean Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on June 21 by Patrolman Scott Davis on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Tinton Falls Municipal Court.

He was held on bail.

• Marcello Cosmo-Cruz, 20, of Hudson Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on June 24 by Patrolman Ian May on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,000 bail.

• Nicole Doherty, 33, of First Avenue in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, was arrested on June 23 by Patrolman Raymond Sofield on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Shrewsbury Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $639 bail.

• Kathleen Stone, 29, of Sea Drift Avenue in Highlands, was arrested on June 23 by Patrolman Jason Andrews on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was held on $1,000 bail.

• Nicholas Radice, 28, of Greene Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on June 25 by Deputy Chief Stephen Dollinger on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Manalapan Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $304 bail.

• Joshua Washington, 23, of Locust Terrace in Middletown, was arrested on June 27 by Patrolman Richard Belmonte on contempt of court warrant issued by the Wall, Holmdel and Woodbridge municipal courts.

He was held on $2,568 bail.

• Oreste Jimenez, 32, Lohsen Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on June 26 by Patrolman Michael Heaton on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $1,000 bail.

• Carl Taylor, 46, of Walnut Avenue in Red Bank, was arrested on June 26 by Cpl. Robert Shannon on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Hiram Polanco, 18, of Loshen Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on June 29 by Police Officer Erica Weeks on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $500 bail.

• Paige Gaglianese, 22, of Bayview Avenue in Keansburg, was arrested on June 8 by Patrolman Jason Andrews on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $2,500 bail.

• Patrick Weinheimer, 32, of Railroad Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on June 9 by Detective Keith Hirschbein on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $1,000 bail.

• Nicholas Arriaga, 22, of West County Line Road in Jackson, was arrested on June 11 by Patrolman Ricardo Cruz on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Wall Municipal Court.

He was held on $818 bail.

• Jeffrey Misdom, 27, of East Garfield Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on June 27 by Patrolman Nicholas Haines on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Oceanport Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $250 bail.

• Harold Johnson, 33, of Sherman Avenue in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on June 10 by Patrolman Ian May on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was held on $2,500 bail.

• David Cook, 34, of Doherty Drive in Middletown, was arrested on June 10 by Patrolman Brenden Santiago on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown and Denville municipal courts.

He was held on $2,000 bail.

• Ashley Blascak, 24, of Ironwood Court in Middletown, was arrested on June 13 by Patrolman Joshua Midose on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Hazlet Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $300 bail.

• Faisal Chaarawi, 19, of North Riverside Avenue in Red Bank, was arrested on June 12 by Police Officer Tara Stucy on a contempt of court warrant issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

He was released after posting $1,000 bail.

• Chemaine Curtis, 23, of 8th Street in Neptune, was arrested on June 16 by Patrolman Antonio Ciccone on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown Municipal Court.

She was released after posting $3,000 bail.

• Michael Thomas, 24, of Main Street in the Belford section of Middletown, was arrested on June 17 by Patrolman Daniel Benbrook on a Violation of Probation warrant issued by the Monmouth County Superior Court and on contempt of court warrants issued by the Middletown and Red Bank municipal courts.

He was held on $1,988 bail.

* Contempt arrests with bail amounts less than $250 were not included.

Police and Fire, Rumson Police and Fire Files

Rumson Police Report Theft, Fraud, Vandalism

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The following criminal incidents were reported by Rumson police: 

• Sgt. Boyer took a report on June 22 of fraudulent charges on a PayPal account from a Blackpoint Road resident. Total loss of $1571.

• Patrolman Ciambrone took a report on June 22 of theft by deception from a Navesink Avenue resident. Total loss of $2140. The matter was turned over to Detective Christopher Isherwood.

• Patrolman Ciambrone took a report on June 18 of vandalism to a mailbox from a resident on North Park Avenue.

• Special Officer Maggiulli took a report on June 15 of an internet scam from an Oak Lane resident. Fraudulent checks were intercepted by the bank before a loss occurred.

• Patrolman Gaynor took a report on June 8 of credit card fraud from a Washington Avenue resident.

• Headquarters received a report on June 5 of approximately $600 worth of lawn damage on a Wardell Avenue property from an unknown vehicle.

• Sgt. Koenig took a report on June 4 of theft of services totaling $600 in unpaid wages from an employer.

• Patrolman Campanella took a report on June 3 of vandalism to mailboxes on Riverside Drive.

• Detective Christopher Isherwood took a report on June 1 of a theft of cash and goods from a business on East River Road.

• Patrolman Schneider took a report on May 8 of a fraudulent tax return filed to the IRS. Information was turned over to the IRS investigations unit.

• Patrolman Torres took a report on May 16 of the vandalism of numerous mailboxes in the area of Post Road and Brookside Drive.

• Special Officer Class II Morse took a report on May 25 of wire fraud from a Waterman Avenue resident with a loss of $1000.

• Sgt. Koenig took a report on May 26 of a fraudulent tax return filed to the IRS. Information turned over to the IRS investigations unit.

• Patrolman Torres on May 29 took a report of a hit and run motor vehicle accident in the First Street lot.

 

 

 

 

Crime, Police and Fire

Police: Area Man Arrested on Burglary, Theft, Conspiracy Charges; $22.5K Bail

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The following recent arrests were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

• Kristie Lepard, 24, of Kentucky Avenue in Middletown, was arrested on June 18 by Patrolman Adam Colfer and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was released pending a court date.

• Philip Mathew, 37, of Shannon Way in Trevose, PA, was arrested on June 18 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes of the Anti-Crime Unit and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• Boby George, 36, of Laramie Road in Philadelphia, PA, was arrested on June 18 by Patrolman Thomas Hughes of the Anti-Crime Unit and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana.

He was released pending a court date.

• Alexander Green, 20, of Wesley Avenue in Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on June 18 by Detective William Strohkirch and charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy.

He was held on $22,500 bail, set by Judge Richard Thompson.

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Schools Scene

Fair Haven Schools’ Transition Tradition: Third to Fourth Grade

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It’s a tradition. The Fair Haven School District celebrates the transition of students from third to fourth grade — from Viola L. Sickles to Knollwood School.

This year was no exception. It happened on June 11 and here’s how it went:

Teachers and students from Viola L. Sickles School cheered from the sidelines on Willow Street as the third graders began their journey on bicycles and the big red trolley.

Escorted by members of the Fair Haven School District staff and administration, as well as eighth-grade peer leaders, the students headed toward Knollwood School on Hance Road. They were greeted along the way by many well-wishers holding signs and shouting encouragement.

“I love seeing all of the students begin their transition to a new school, just as I did when I was a third grader,” Knollwood School Peer Leader Grace Geiger said.

At Knollwood School the third graders attended a brief assembly hosted by Principal Kevin Davis, learned about the school’s music program, and were given a tour by the eighth grade Peer Leaders.

“This is such a wonderful tradition,” said Davis. “It’s always so much fun to greet the incoming students at Sickles School and bring them over to Knollwood.”

— Fair Haven School District press release