DOCSLIB.ORG

BOE Hears from Parents, Superintendent on Class Size by CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN the Next School Year Will Be the Fifth Schools

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
BOE Hears from Parents, Superintendent on Class Size by CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN the Next School Year Will Be the Fifth Schools Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-114 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS BOE Hears From Parents, Superintendent on Class Size By CHARLOTTE LEDERMAN the next school year will be the fifth Schools. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader grade at McKinley Elementary Next, the board began to discuss Tuesday night’s meeting of the School, where officials anticipate two eighth grade sports by reviewing a Westfield Board of Education revolved sections of 24 students. Yet, in the summary of the issue thus far, noting around the heated debate between second grade, McKinley School has that the issue is now whether to cre- parents and board members about the smallest projected class size, with ate a more competitive program, or a class size at the elementary level. three sections of 17 pupils. more inclusive intramural one. As Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dr. Foley also demonstrated that After hearing from each member of William Foley revealed, the class the basic considerations for the for- the board, there was a vote in which size policy states that the “range mation of classes are: “the grade the members decided to direct Dr. should be between 18 and 25; the Foley to work on a project that lower range should be in the pri- would have girl’s field hockey in mary grades (K-3) and the higher “We have the money, we have the fall, winter wrestling, and range in the upper grades; ac- intramurals in the spring. count for learning disabled stu- the space, what’s the issue?,” In other business, the board dents who are mainstreamed in - Comments from began its meeting early in order academic areas; and provide space members of the public during the to allow for a small reception for for art and music.” meeting of the Westfield Board of Ed. the winners of the annual Opti- Currently, the projected class mist Award from the Optimist size for 2003-2004 in grades K-5 Club of Westfield. are all within the allowed range. Dr. level; the educational needs of each The award recognizes two interme- Foley projects the largest class for student in each class; the total num- diate level teachers each year, honor- ber of students in the grade; the ing one teacher from Edison and one availability of classroom and other teacher from Roosevelt who maintains Temple Parking areas for instruction; the number of “an optimist outlook in the commu- staff available; the number of nity” and praises their commitment to Meeting Postponed mainstreamed special education stu- teaching. This year, the recipients are Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader dents; and other relevant factors.” Robert Hild and Karen Lust. SILLY SEASON BEGINS…Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas, second from right, held his campaign kick off party The third special meeting of on Saturday night. Pictured from left are: Former Mayor Tom Jardim holding Nate, Karen Jardim, Councilman Haas, the Westfield Board of Adjust- The timing of this decision is due The board finished the meeting and Campaign Manager and the evening’s hostess Ayse Wronski. Other notables present were Democratic Chairman ment, which was scheduled to to teacher contracts, which were so- with regular business matters and Ken Rotter, Fourth Ward Democrat Councilman Lawrence Goldman, School Board President Arlene Gardner, Board continue the hearing for Temple lidified on May 15, said Dr. Foley. will reconvene on Tuesday, June 3. of Adjustment Member Reid Edles and former Third Ward Democrat Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz. Emanu-El’s request for a 170- The issue at Franklin Elementary space parking lot, was postponed School arose in the downsizing from from Thursday, May 15, due to a five to four sections in grade four. Dr. death in the family of attorney Foley said that this was not the result of MS Borough Council Approves $8.22 Million Jim Flynn. one of these teachers leaving on sab- Mr. Flynn represents UNITE batical. Furthermore, “it’s an issue of (United Neighbors Investigating equity, not space at Franklin - keeping Temple Expansion). a section would mean no art room.” Budget for 2003 With 2.92 Point Tax Increase According to Colleen Mayer, Meanwhile, the public argued for By MARY RONK final budget, allowing for any addi- on Wednesday, June 11, with a rain 7.D, Lot 41, 1091 Bristol Rd and Secretary to the Board of Ad- an increased section at Franklin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader justment, the next meeting has School, rejecting the decrease from tional questions from the council as date scheduled for Thursday, June Block 23.C Lot 26, 187 Mill Lane In a public hearing this past Tues- well as the community. 12. The council also passed a resolu- yet to be scheduled. five to four. They expressed the over- day night, Councilmen William Lane For more information, please all sentiment of, “We have the money, The council set the 2003 budget The council will purchase bonds tion authorizing an agreement with stepped in as acting Mayor for Mayor for the borough at $8,224,026.33. for Deerfield School Valedictorian Garden State Fireworks for the contact Ms. Mayer at (908) 789- we have the space, what’s the issue?” Robert Viglianti who was not present 4100, extension no. 602. The total 2002 budget was and Salutatorian for the 2003 gradu- July 4th fireworks display, for Others raised concern for class size at the meeting. at Wilson Elementary and McKinley $8,213,719.10, for a total increase of ation class. $15,000. Councilmen Lane announced the $10,307.14. Stephanie Hurewitz has been ap- The council also approved ordi- The total miscellaneous revenue pointed as an alternate representa- nance 1059-2003 on second reading for 2003 is $1,794,103.90 compared tive to the Union County Commu- to amend Chapter1X, Section 9-1.3, Westfield Police Will Celebrate to $1,945,634.84 in 2002. This rep- nity Development Revenue Sharing Paragraph h, which changes the fee resents a decrease of $151,530.94 in Committee. for continued certificate of occu- revenues for the 2003 budget year. The borough will sell four police pancy. The major revenue shortfalls are state vehicles. Lastly, the council passed ordi- Centennial With Open House aid dollars and interest earned on The council also passed a resolu- nance 1060-2003, a bond ordinance investments. tion authorizing the establishment of authorizing the purchase of a fire By LAUREN S. PASS their computer records systems. Also on display will be evidence The 2003 budget represents a tax a petty cash fund in the Construc- truck for the sum of $600,000. A Specially Written for The Westfield Leader As part of the Juvenile Bureau and from famous cases such as the John rate increase of 2.92 tax points which tion/Building Department. public hearing will be held on this On Sunday, June 8, from noon to 5 the community policing initiative, List murder case, area burglary rings according to the council, allows the The borough will also apply for ordinance next month. p.m. the Westfield Police Depart- Westfield’s newest police officers, and more serious accidents. borough to maintain the quality of recycling tonnage grants. The next meeting for the council is ment will celebrate its 100th anni- the Explorers Post, will also be In the chief’s office will be a dis- service while holding the line on The council passed a resolution a work session; scheduled for Tues- versary with an open house at their present at the event. These Junior play of the former police chiefs and increased spending. for a tax appeal settlement for Block day, June 10. headquarters and a fair in Police, have been through the acad- a history of the department, includ- According to Borough Clerk Judy Mindowaskin Park. emy, and are working with the rest of ing original police blotters. Ostey the final numbers have not “There will be something for ev- the Westfield Police Department. “The old blotters are interesting been certified by the county, and the eryone in the family at the open “They are a really enthusiastic because you can really see how much breakdown of dollars per assessed house and fair,” said Police Chief Council OKs Capital group of kids,” said Chief Tracy. Westfield has changed,” said Chief home value are not yet available. Bernard Tracy. “Having the residents The Detective Bureau will be dem- Tracy. “In 1903 Westfield still had a in (the headquarters) is a part of Another topic of discussion was onstrating finger printing and crime lot of farms, so calls were for things led by Mountainside resident, John community policing. It’s important scene investigation techniques. like a cow in the road and stolen for the residents to understand and Shackelford of Sunny Brooke Lane. Budget; Right Turn Chief Tracy told The Westfield chickens.” Mr. Shackelford asked for clarifica- be a part of what we do.” Leader, “when I was a young cop all The fair will include pony rides, a The Police Department has gone the store owners knew me down- DJ, two moonwalks, a slide, food, tion from the borough regarding an from a force of six men in 1903 to a town, and so did the kids. It’s impor- and free balloons and frisbees. article, which ran in The Star-Ledger Only at Shackamaxon force of 59 men and women in blue. tant that we develop these relation- A donated bicycle will also be on May 18.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Sign Defense for Suliga Organizing Blood Drive
    h U h » r - r o n o r n e i - r r 5 8 S 2 S 2 BOX*** c > r u roc. *-ro h- m m ♦ (ji n a t e s w i d e ; • ■ .g»rT -w *ri tie for filing loom s Rose Monyek of Rahway The winner ' l i t Republicans had A M in this voters in the district’s four municipalities — Linden, Carteret, sits only until the end of the year, when hastily Democratic cHy. the general election winner -will take Alto, at of Tuesday, no parson had Rahway and Elizabeth — will be voting over the full term for the m iyoral tanb. But Mayor separately on both the primary and The candidates for the Democratic Hudak, Demaarat, who is special election Senate candidate! Union County Clerk Walter said that nomination for the full Senate term are tetejpteUng Gregorio's unoxjkred term, Lesniak. who has the organization hasannounced he is a candidate. one election board will run both machines and there will be one set of support, and Rahway Business Ad TIM roll call of candidates for the ministrator Joseph Hartnett Palermo fooryear state Senate aeat and two voter books for both elections Halpin added that voters will have the option of is the Republican candidate tw o year state Assembly posts is more Democratic candidates for the two complicated voting in either the primary, the apeciai election, or both He estimated that-the 20th District Assembly seats are state Owing to the ouster of form er Linden Assemblyman Thomas Devenn of Mayor a M 20th District State Sen.
    [Show full text]
  • Westfield Ward Map Challenged in Law Suit
    Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 3, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Westfield Ward Map Challenged in Law Suit By DEBORAH MADISON was on vacation this week and could tracks, and kept the neighborhood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not be reached prior to The Westfield contiguous, according customary Two Westfield residents have Leader’s publication deadline. practices. “The Republican map filed a complaint in the NJ Supe- According to Scotch Plain’s resi- splits the neighborhood in order rior Court, Law Division contest- dent, Democrat and member of the to weaken the Democratic vote in ing the ward map approved of in a Ward Commission, June Fischer, the that ward,” Ms. Fischer opined. 3-2 vote by the Westfield Ward Ms. Harris disagreed with Ms. Commission in November. At that Fischer’s assessment of the time, the Ward Commission voted Commission’s decision. She told 2-2 along party lines. Westfield “The Republicans blindsided The Leader and The Times that Town Clerk and Chairman of the us with a map of their own.The many other towns are divided by Commission, Bernard Heeney cast Republican map splits the railroad tracks, bridges, etc. the tie-breaking vote. The Com- “Those opposed to this proposal mission, by statute, consists of the neighborhood in order to at the hearing claimed that they Town Clerk and four members of weaken the Democratic vote in were not being represented and the Union County Board of Elec- that ward.” felt disenfranchised by this deci- tions.
    [Show full text]
  • School Board Votes 6-2 to Hire Rood Service to Run Cafeterias Hudak Joins Mayors on Trip to Germany
    f j g l l dthretii Perth Amboy was up for sale at a very making It tough on business, said m -. m m e e e n m Frangeila. W*'~' Tito IRQ ATTT- W ■ i- '' — r -- —W'JSpMK^,' low price. Lw: £ ' ' •' j One of the problems in selling in­ Also rumored is the sale of GAF and S S S ' m part of Simmons, a subsidiary of Gulf p a;" he a d d *. dustrial sites is there is such a small market for them “ What do you do with and Western Corporation G A F is sixth, ft, the munbpr of avaHabte jabs these properties that are special use?" while Simmons is ninth in assessed •lined, said the mayor < £ S * g » » r e r a g » eiUsan has fe| A fc be asked. Continental Copper, which value in Unden “ (G A F ) is in the process now that looks like World War t$*acsM ,"ffcjd*k Hid. f Tax Asaessor Emmanuel went bankrupt last year, is still up for II — antiquated buildings, rumors of gdaanrt, same large industrial (Mia agreed that there is a tread sale, he pointed out buHnlnfs sad lots inUOdaa are vacant. ■ b ig of industry moving away Economic downturns could spell sale; they’ve come to a dead end,” said Including are Hatfield Wire and Rhaem Be city. "H eavy industry is on the future trouble for companies like the Frangeila Manufacturing Corporation, the mayor » i n value -w o rk loa d ," he said Exxon refinery, Linden s number one He added. "W e are not losing in­ said., Ha also citad other smalt deferred to a decline in the rated corporation,in assessed value, the dustry to a bordering city'or county or f * 0 ¥ • * thalr State I think we are lasing our heavy ■ opofttiM* W , The industrial sector trfbosinees end, as an okamplt, tax assessor noted.
    [Show full text]
  • Andrew Skibitsky Picked Over Caruana for Mayor by Republican Committee
    S13 PI ••••••••••CAR-RT LOT**C015 I 1 WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY 550 E BROAD ST WESTFIELD NJ 07090-2115 M S M I w , n m , . Stan Stpmnfarr J, MM (908) 232-4407 Thursday, February 24, 2005 OUR 115th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 08-2005 www.goieader.com pressWgoleadcr.com SIXTY CENTS Andrew Skibitsky Picked Over Caruana For Mayor by Republican Committee By PAUL PEYTON “I’m very thankful to have received daughter. Hope, and three sons, Drew, tion, the party will he looking for a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the support of the committee," Coun­ Shane and Troy. candidate to run in the fourth ward, WESTFIELD — The cilman Skibitsky told The The remainder of the Republican where it is not known if Democrat Westfield Town Republican Westfield Leader. "I look ticket will be announced when the com­ Larry Goldman will seek a fifth term. Committee last week chose forward to the campaign." mittee reconvenes in the near future, The Leader has learned that Mr. Third Ward Councilman He declined to discuss according Assemblyman Bramnick. Caruana will be seeking reelection in Andy Skibitsky over First his campaign platform at The committee will be looking to the first ward. In addition, it is known Ward Councilman Sal this time, calling such an fill a slot in the second ward to re­ that Vicki Kimmins, second ward; Caruana in a tight race for the announcement “prema­ place Councilman Rafael Betancourt, former Westfield Board of Education party’s mayoral slot in the ture.” who is not seeking reelection. He has President Darielle Walsh, third ward, Tuesday, June 7 Primary.
    [Show full text]
  • Eight Candidates Compete for Four WF BOE Seats
    Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 27, 2003 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 113th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 25-113 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Eight Candidates Five Candidates to Vie Compete For Four For Two Open Seats WF BOE Seats On Mountainside BOE By LAUREN S. PASS Mr. Geiger has previously served Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By JENNIFER PINTO member and hope to have the oppor- as the Mountainside representative Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tunity to demonstrate this during Mountainside Board of Education to Berkeley Heights. According to Monday, February 24, was my second term.” members Frank Geiger and Mary Beth the Mountainside Board of Educa- the deadline for all inter- Three-Year Terms Anne Riegel, her husband Schaumberg will face Linda tion web site he currently serves as ested candidates to file peti- Robert and two daughters Esemplare, Patricia Knodel and the representative to Union County tions to run in this year’s have lived in Westfield for Pauline Genakos in the April elec- Educational Services, the represen- board election. almost 10 years. tions. tative to the Parent Teacher Associa- Eight Westfield candi- She has a daughter in eighth In 2000 Mrs. Esemplare, a 20-year tion (PTA), as an alternate the New dates are competing for a grade at Edison Intermediate veteran of board service made a last Jersey School Boards and on the build- chance at one of four seats. School and another daughter minute decision not to run again due ing and grounds committee.
    [Show full text]
  • Get Super Deals Now!
    'in the night See Focus County Leader Ttf SPRINGFIELD, N.J.,THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29,1987-2* ''^^.^^v^^^-"f'a^v^^f^^^-L^*-fr^-'1 "-M ByJOHNA.GAVIN William Welsch, and committee,' Cieri has-continued to Disabled American Veterans Bassano faces a" challenge from use funds from-thel981 Farmland Like many other communities in Republicans, Jeffrey Katz :Ji>n_Springfleld!s Community organization, B'nal B'rith and the Democratic Township Com- Preservation bond Issue to purchase ^tn^ta^Sprjn^eld is gearuuj up Grant Committee.,and_the Art Directors Club.-., mitteeman Anthony Russo, who held additional land andpreserve it as for nextpweek's election! In addition , the committee, Tuesday's voting Solid Waste Advisory Council. He is Kurnos served In the infantry In. the Senate sjiat from 1978 to 1981. In farmland. to voting on the $185 million bond- will determine which party; will an active member of St. James _1 New Guinea! and the-Phillppines-- the race for the General Assembly, _ Issue for a proposed baseball _..•_. control the five-person committee. -—Church and the Springfield Optimist durlng World War II. His wife, Peter J. Genova of Union and Chuck stadium and choosing among a wide Approval of Question 5 would However,' as. the last .week' of Club. He is also an advocate of the Shirley, Is a teacher in the Hardwick of Westfield, the permit the state to use $10 million, field of candidates running for the Springfield Knights of Columbus.— , te campaigning closes, Springfield - -Springfield school. system. They • Republican incumbentsb , are.being
    [Show full text]
  • Voters Reject $13 Million School Budget
    Your want ad The Zip Code is easy to place for Linden is -Phone 686-7700 which became a Suburban Publishing Corp. newspaper on July 2, 1964 An Official N ewspaper For The City of Linden 07036 k vo t. 33440. 32 Puklitkt^ Each Thursday by Suburban Publishing Corp. Su b scrip tio n R a te $9 50 Y e a rly 21* Mart*. Wood Lindtn, N.J. 07036 UNDEN, N.J., THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977 Second Class Hostage Paid at Linden, N.J 25c per copy DOR IN, SULIGA, ANTONIEWICZ, ACCARDO WIN Voters reject $13 million school budget 7 Council can cut a llocation But school panel can appeal to state By RICHARD LUONGO Maryann Dorin, Joseph Suliga and Robert Antoniewicz were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education Tuesday while voters rejected a $13 million 1977-78 school budget, 897-721. Dorin received 1,078 votes, Suliga 1,010 and Antoniewicz 936. Teresa Italia received 897 votes and incumbent Joseph Miranda—who withdrew from the race shortly after filing—got 380 votes. Anthony Accardo was elected to a MUSICAL TRIUMPH — Two McManus Junior High School musicians one-year term with 489 write-in votes, have won positions in the Central New Jersey Intermediate Band. VOLUNTEERS— Forty-four student* from Linden High America Club, which is supervised by advisor although well over a dozen other names were written in but the votes received French horn player, Ruth Lemonsky, left, and clarinetist, Mary Prelovsky, School recently acted os volunteers at WNET, Christine Simpson, in the foreground.
    [Show full text]
  • Council Amends, Then Oks Decree to Build Deck, Decks by PAUL J
    Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 24, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Amends, Then OKs Decree to Build Deck, Decks By PAUL J. PEYTON McDermott broke a 4-4 deadlock. more spaces. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The ordinance on Tuesday was Councilman Sullivan said four of After hearing arguments over the passed following an amendment by the 11 so-called “parking principals,” course of four and a half hours, both Third Ward Councilman Neil F. approved last summer by the coun- pro and con, the Town Council unani- Sullivan, who chairs the Transporta- cil, have been implemented to date. mously passed an ordinance Tues- tion, Parking and Traffic Commit- He said the town anticipates that the day night setting up a funding source tee, which changed the ordinance to valet parking and jitney service will of $700,000 for the design, construc- reflect the possibility of building not be up and running by the fall. tion management and related profes- just one deck, as included in the Town Administrator Thomas B. sional services for the building of a original ordinance, but two decks. Shannon announced that interviews parking deck or decks in the down- In addition, the document reflects among the remaining eight candi- town. that funds can be spent on other dates for the newly created position The vote occurred at 1 a.m. means of improving the parking situ- of parking manager will be conducted Wednesday following comments ation within the town.
    [Show full text]
  • Council Goes Into Closed Session During Heated Ward Suit Debates
    Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, March 7, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Goes Into Closed Session During Heated Ward Suit Debates By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE we’re used to our attorneys coming In comments after the meeting, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader forward to explain the situation.” Mayor McDermott clarified that his The air was thick with partisan- Mr. Riccio responded: “I under- handling of Mr. Riccio’s February ship and innuendo on Tuesday night took representation of the town be- 11th letter was based on his assump- as the town council questioned its cause the case interested me. I have tion that there would be further con- appointed attorney, Ronald J. Riccio, been involved in other re-districting tact by Mr. Riccio and, in any event, Esq., about his actions in the Ward matters. I did the necessary prepa- had no practical effect on the out- Commission suit. Mr. Riccio ap- ratory work to be prepared to file come, since, as Mr. Riccio explained, peared at the conference meeting at the motion for intervention. In the the motion to intervene was not filed the council’s request after concerns normal course of events, I would be and no actions adverse to the town were raised at the February 26, 2002 having a meeting at this juncture, had occurred. regular meeting over actions; includ- but not in such an accusatory man- Also, after the meeting, a notice ing a possible settlement, which may ner.” was circulated by Town Administra- have taken place on Westfield’s be- Fourth Ward Councilman tor Bernard Heeney advising of a half without the council’s knowl- Lawrence Goldman added: “I want special meeting to take place on Fri- edge or consent.
    [Show full text]
  • 'Holes' in the System
    'NEWSIES!' The Paper Mill Playhouse premiered "Newsies!' over the weekend, and Bea Smith was there to review the production. Page 22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 LOCALSOURCE.COM VOL. 94 NO. 39 50 CENTS | j Linden council 'Holes' in the system Union County representatives continue to 'double dip' at odds By Cheryl Hehl Democrat Joseph Cryan earns county, he also must be in Trenton two to three Staff Writer times a week when the legislature is in session. By Cheryl Hehl Gov. Chris Christie thinks all the loopholes $65,333 as assemblyman, but Which means he is not working full time for the Staff Writer should be closed when it comes to publicly also pulls in $111,773.64 as a county during those weeks. LINDEN — A blow up last financed jobs, but it would appear some in full-time Union County under- This practice, though, is straining local and week between two city council Union County prefer to continue jumping state budgets according to Gato Institute, a members resulted in a harassment through them. sheriff. Washington, D.C. based group that focused on complaint being filed and the A year ago Christie put forth a reform agen- the study of local, state and federal govern- mayor suggesting it's time one da that would overhaul ethics laws in the state states such as California and Utah have no laws ments. council member step down. and close all the loopholes allowing legislators banning double dipping by public officials. In "State and local governments face large On Sept. 20 Seventh Ward and public employees at every level to ""double addition, elected officials can aiso hold multiple budget deficits as revenues have stagnated and Councilman Jack Sheehy, 52, Hied dip," or receive two public paychecks.
    [Show full text]
  • Hit New Jersey! Rear of News-Record Bldg
    B10 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1801 — WORRALL NEWSPAPERS Sports, dance set CROSSWORD PUZZLE **sketb«liTnd-ii»awirdBiSS^S—tiori of Carleslmp, a viewing and per- ByRlchard-Sllvestri- —— —— t • i^ *»wwHfj *s> vaww<O4M TIIMI u^f- two unique activities with lots in com- formance of the Dorfman Dance vid- mon, it was reported by Carolyn Dorf- eo "Vjdeo/Vantage," which will draw man. Take for example leaping, twir- on similarities between sports and ling, gliding, stretching and a lot of dance performance*, and excerpts sophisticated teamwork. Basketball from "A Haydn Summer," a 1980 players and dancers will explore that Dorfman dance inspired by team common ground in "The Sport of sports. , Dance/The Art of Sports," during a "This is a terrific opportunity for special benefit performance at Seton me, as an artist, to connect two of the Hall University, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. passions is my life — sports and The dance-filled, sports-filled dance, Dorfman said. "I am also an event will feature Seton Hall's head ardent Seton Hall fan and have a great "basketball coach, P.J. Carlesimo, respect for Coach Carlesimo and his coach of hte 1991 Big Each Champs, Springfield Leader work at the University," he said. and Artistic Director Carolyn Dorf- Proceeds from the event will sup- man of Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co. V0L63 NO.5—SPRINGFIELD, N.J., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1991—2* port the Carolyn Dorfman Dance WORRALL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS TWO SECTIONS — 50 CENTS of Union as well as performances by Company 10th anniversary perfor- dance company members and former mance season and educational touring varsity athletes, said Dorfman.
    [Show full text]
  • Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Minutes
    UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2005 Chairman Rick Proctor presided. Roll call showed Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella, Freeholder Angel G. Estrada, Freeholder Chester Holmes, Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, Freeholder Deborah P. Scanlon, and Freeholder Nancy Ward in attendance. Freeholder Adrian O. Mapp and Freeholder Daniel P. Sullivan were absent. Also in attendance were County Manager George Devanney, County Counsel Robert Barry and Clerk of the Board Nicole L. Tedeschi. PRAYER AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG was led by the Clerk of the Board. OPEN PUBLIC MEEETINGS ACT was read by the Clerk of the Board. The Chairman called for a motion to approve the minutes. On a motion made by Freeholder Estrada, seconded by Freeholder Holmes, roll call showed seven members of the Board voted in the affirmative with Freeholder Mapp and Freeholder Sullivan absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 10, 2005 – Regular Meeting and February 10, 2005 – Executive Meeting. * * * * * The Chairman called for a motion to approve the Communications. On a motion by Vice Chairman Mirabella, seconded by Freeholder Scanlon, roll call showed seven members of the Board voted in the affirmative with Freeholder Mapp and Freeholder Sullivan absent. C O M M U N I C A T I O N S: OATHS OF OFFICE: (Note & file) The Chairman stated that the flowers on the dais were from the students of the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools, who had planned to be in attendance this evening but due to the snowstorm that arrived during the afternoon did not come but sent the flowers and some Irish Soda bread to the Board.
    [Show full text]