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School boards elect new officers
By JOAN HELLYER
Bucks County Courier Times
State law requires all governing bodies in Pennsylvania's 501 public school districts to elect officers during the first week of December for the next year. Seven of the Lower Bucks County school boards reorganized Dec. 1. Council Rock's board reorganized Thursday night. Bucks County Technical High School's joint board committee will choose its officers during its Dec. 16 meeting. Here are the results of last week's reorganization meetings:
BENSALEM
The Bensalem school board voted 8-0 to appoint Harry Kramer to another term as its president.
The board split 5-3 in its selection of a new vice president.
Eugene Rothenberg was appointed vice president as he and Dr. Lewis Brandt, Kramer, Heather Nicholas and Stephen Nowmos voted in favor of the nomination.
Carol McGuire, Rose Jacobs and Carol Jones voted in favor of McGuire filling the post.
The board also split 5-3 to reappoint Begley, Carlin and Mandio as its solicitor.
The three no voters, as they did during the 2007 reorganization meeting, suggested the district's governing body get annual bids for the post instead of just reappointing the longtime solicitor.
James Bodnar did not attend the meeting.
BRISTOL
The Bristol school board voted 6-0 to appoint David Chichilitti to another term as board president.
The board, in separate 6-0 votes, also decided to reappoint John D'Angelo as vice president and James Petrino as treasurer.
Board member Mary Jane Paglione arrived at the meeting after the officers were selected, according to meeting records. Steve Cullen and Louis Persichetti Jr. did not attend the meeting.
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP
Bristol Township school board members voted 6-3 to elect W. Earl Bruck as president.
Bruck, who succeeds board member Stacey Pressley as president, joined Helen Cini, Frederick Black, Michele Haines, Sean Norman and Bruce Prendergast Jr. in approving the nomination.
Pressley, Angela Nober and Stacy Gerlach voted against the appointment.
The board also split 7-2 in its appointment of Cini as its vice president, with Pressley and Nober voting against. She succeeds Nober.
CENTENNIAL
Thomas Reinboth replaced Michael Monaghan as board president. Cynthia Mueller remains the vice president and Betty Huf will stay as the assistant secretary. All votes were unanimous.
Monaghan said he did not seek another year as president because of recent health problems. Reinboth commended Monaghan on his year of service as president.
Monaghan represents Region 3, which includes Warminster west of York Road, plus the Speedway section. Reinboth represents Region 2, which includes Ivyland and Warminster east of York Road except the Speedway section.
Traditionally, the regional school board alternates its leadership between Warminster and Upper Southampton every two years.
COUNCIL ROCK
The Council Rock school board unanimously approved Paul Anagnostakos as the next president. Board member Jerold S. Grupp participated in Thursday night's meeting via telephone.
Board members then voted 6-3 for Bernadette Heenan to fill the vice president's seat. Board members Kyle McKessy, Wendi Thomas and Richard Abramson voted for Grupp.
The governing body also approved 8-0 the firm of Eastburn and Gray to continue as the school board's solicitor. Board member Patricia Vaccaro-Sexton was not present for the solictor's vote.
MORRISVILLE
Joseph Kemp nominated Robin Reithmeyer to be president during the reorganization meeting but Kemp and Reithmeyer lost that vote 7-2.
Then, in separate votes, the board appointed the current officers to another year of service, with William Hellmann as president, Alfred Radosti as vice president, Marlys Mihok as secretary and Brenda Worob as treasurer. Kemp and Reithmeyer voted against Hellmann's and Radosti's appointments.
The board also voted unanimously to retain Michael Fitzpatrick as its solicitor.
NESHAMINY
The school board elected Ritchie Webb, in a 5-4 vote, to succeed Rick Eccles as president. Board members William O'Connor, Bill Spitz, Irene Boyle and Joseph Blasch voted no.
Several motions to appoint Frank Koziol, Kim Koutsouradis or Joseph Blasch as vice president failed. Koziol served as vice president for the past year.
The board will try again to elect its vice president during its 7 p.m. meeting Monday night at Herbert Hoover Elementary School on Trenton Road in Middletown, officials said.
The board reappointed Begley, Carlin and Mandio as its solicitor in a 6-3 vote. Blasch, O'Connor and Spitz voted against that firm.
Board members also approved the PA Open Records Law Act 3-2008 Session.
PENNSBURY
All Pennsbury school board officers retained their former positions.
Gregory Lucidi will serve another year as president, Arlene Gordon is vice president and Richard Johnson is the board secretary.
Compiled by education reporters Joan Hellyer, Rachel Canelli and Manasee Wagh
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Winterfest
From the BCCT. I know I enjoyed the day and hope you did also. Any stories you want to share?
Pictures from the day posted at the BCCT.
Residents take part in Winterfest
By MANASEE WAGH
Bucks County Courier Times
The fortunes of this country seemed to change on Christmas night.
Little more than five months after the Declaration of Independence was signed, America's prospects in the fight for liberty looked grim. The troops were hungry and underpaid, and beating England's armies was starting to look hopeless in the winter of 1776.
So when George Washington and his troops battled freezing temperatures on Dec. 25 to overcome enemy Hessian soldiers in a surprise attack, their victory convinced the fledgling nation to keep up the fight.
Washington planned his attack from Summerseat, a historic house in what is now Morrisville.
Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Gibson of Fallsington portrayed Washington on Saturday during a re-enactment of his historic December arrival at Summerseat.
Accompanied by several re-enactors dressed as soldiers, Gibson rode down Hillcrest Avenue to Summerseat in his carriage. He informed the residents that his troops would be commandeering their home. Dressed in royal blue and khaki with a blue sash denoting his rank, Gibson gave a rousing speech taken from Washington's letters and past speeches.
“The price of liberty is not cheap, but as it takes root it becomes a tree of rapid growth,” he said. “As a tree it flourishes, watered by the blood of patriots.”
From Summerseat, Washington planned the crossing of the Delaware with his men and 18 cannons. They faced a group of unprepared Hessians, emerging with no casualties.
With that victory, Washington was able to convince more men to join the Army, ensuring the victory over England, said Jim Slotterbeck, whose eyes welled with tears as he talked about the dedication of the troops.
“It was a pivotal moment,” he said. “It's the sincerity, and how they gave up everything for their country,” Slotterbeck wore Colonial garb to portray Summerseat owner Thomas Barclay.
The house, preserved and maintained by the Historic Morrisville Society, was packed with people enjoying glimpses of history, including traditional and holiday decorations by the Makefield Lakes Garden Club.
Patrick Peters portrayed a Colonial-era apothecary surgeon. On a table he arranged knives, a bone saw, dental instruments, medicinal herbs and other items his character would have used.
Ivy Attenborough paid close attention to Peters' descriptions about surgery without anesthesia and the use of herbs in the 1800s.
“Learning how they lived with their medicine was amazing,” said Ivy, 9, of Morrisville.
Ivy explored toy trains and books about trains in the house by the Southampton Railroad Station Society and the National Railway Historical Society.
People bought hot dogs, chili and pastries as well as raffle tickets for gift baskets. The raffle and food raised funds to maintain Summerseat.
The event was part of Morrisville's annual daylong Winterfest celebration.
Kids had breakfast with Santa at the Holy Trinity School and enjoyed a parade. At the Morrisville Senior Center, children had their pictures taken with Santa while parents checked out items for sale at the center's Christmas bazaar.
Residents visited the YMCA's craft fair, where tables were crammed with jewelry, scarves and other handmade gifts.
“The setup is just beautiful,” said Kathy Panzitta, who was exiting the craft fair with several purchases. Panzitta is vice president of the Morrisville Borough Council.
The day ended with a live nativity scene and a “Celebrate the Season” concert at First Baptist Church of Morrisville.
Pictures from the day posted at the BCCT.
Residents take part in Winterfest
By MANASEE WAGH
Bucks County Courier Times
The fortunes of this country seemed to change on Christmas night.
Little more than five months after the Declaration of Independence was signed, America's prospects in the fight for liberty looked grim. The troops were hungry and underpaid, and beating England's armies was starting to look hopeless in the winter of 1776.
So when George Washington and his troops battled freezing temperatures on Dec. 25 to overcome enemy Hessian soldiers in a surprise attack, their victory convinced the fledgling nation to keep up the fight.
Washington planned his attack from Summerseat, a historic house in what is now Morrisville.
Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Gibson of Fallsington portrayed Washington on Saturday during a re-enactment of his historic December arrival at Summerseat.
Accompanied by several re-enactors dressed as soldiers, Gibson rode down Hillcrest Avenue to Summerseat in his carriage. He informed the residents that his troops would be commandeering their home. Dressed in royal blue and khaki with a blue sash denoting his rank, Gibson gave a rousing speech taken from Washington's letters and past speeches.
“The price of liberty is not cheap, but as it takes root it becomes a tree of rapid growth,” he said. “As a tree it flourishes, watered by the blood of patriots.”
From Summerseat, Washington planned the crossing of the Delaware with his men and 18 cannons. They faced a group of unprepared Hessians, emerging with no casualties.
With that victory, Washington was able to convince more men to join the Army, ensuring the victory over England, said Jim Slotterbeck, whose eyes welled with tears as he talked about the dedication of the troops.
“It was a pivotal moment,” he said. “It's the sincerity, and how they gave up everything for their country,” Slotterbeck wore Colonial garb to portray Summerseat owner Thomas Barclay.
The house, preserved and maintained by the Historic Morrisville Society, was packed with people enjoying glimpses of history, including traditional and holiday decorations by the Makefield Lakes Garden Club.
Patrick Peters portrayed a Colonial-era apothecary surgeon. On a table he arranged knives, a bone saw, dental instruments, medicinal herbs and other items his character would have used.
Ivy Attenborough paid close attention to Peters' descriptions about surgery without anesthesia and the use of herbs in the 1800s.
“Learning how they lived with their medicine was amazing,” said Ivy, 9, of Morrisville.
Ivy explored toy trains and books about trains in the house by the Southampton Railroad Station Society and the National Railway Historical Society.
People bought hot dogs, chili and pastries as well as raffle tickets for gift baskets. The raffle and food raised funds to maintain Summerseat.
The event was part of Morrisville's annual daylong Winterfest celebration.
Kids had breakfast with Santa at the Holy Trinity School and enjoyed a parade. At the Morrisville Senior Center, children had their pictures taken with Santa while parents checked out items for sale at the center's Christmas bazaar.
Residents visited the YMCA's craft fair, where tables were crammed with jewelry, scarves and other handmade gifts.
“The setup is just beautiful,” said Kathy Panzitta, who was exiting the craft fair with several purchases. Panzitta is vice president of the Morrisville Borough Council.
The day ended with a live nativity scene and a “Celebrate the Season” concert at First Baptist Church of Morrisville.
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