Monthly Archives: October 2009

On the Thursday 22 October 09 show.

[JR: I was surprised at the praise. Not the praise. That I knew that he was a Jasper. Way to go, Jasper Owens.]

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http://www.northjersey.com/news/65414367.html

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Four vie for two council terms in Park Ridge
Thursday, October 22, 2009
BY KATHRYN BURGER
Pascack Valley Community Life

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The Park Ridge Borough Council is currently comprised of five Republicans and one Democrat. The mayor is a Democrat. The two terms being contested in the Nov. 3 election are currently held by incumbent Republicans, neither of whom are seeking re-election. Should the Democratic challengers prevail, the council will return to the composition it had in 2007 – three Democrats and three Republicans. In this form of municipal government – the weak mayor system – the mayor votes only if the council’s votes result in a tie.

The candidates were all asked for background information and a statement about why they are running for council. Their responses follow.

Kenneth Brouwer

Age: 39

Borough resident: 13 years

Occupation: Vice president of electrical contracting company, New York City

Education: Joint apprenticeship Program IBEW Local 164 – Manhattan College bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership and management; projected graduation December 2009.

Elected Office: One-year council term: served 2008.

Family: Wife, Eileen; sons Kirk, 11; Luke 10; Caiden, 8; Kenny 5

Community Activities: Park Ridge Board of Utilities 2003-2007; Park Ridge Council 2007-2008; Park Ridge Planning Board 2009 – present; Park Ridge Athletic Association – coached various sports with sons; Habitat for Humanity; Rebuilding America.

Reason for seeking office:

Brouwer said he wants to serve the community and work to maintain the character of the town. “Park Ridge is a great place to live and raise a family, but there are many pressures we all have to deal with to afford to live here. I want to use my business and leadership experience to bring clarity of thought to the Park Ridge Council. I thoroughly enjoy community service and giving back to the town I love.”

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Brouwer, Kenneth [MC2009]

[JR: If I had a reporting staff, I think there may be a inspiring story about this 39 year old graduate of 2009! Or at least some fact checking?]

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http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3081844.htm

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CIC Chairman Emeritus Louis G. Nappi Creates New College Scholarship Program; Inaugural Award Picks Six for Fall 2009 Grants

After more than a year of planning and development, the scholarship committee of a construction management and labor coalition announced this month that it has made its inaugural award to six students who will each receive $3,000 scholarships for undergraduate studies in the sciences, including math and engineering.

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Candidates for scholarship must be residents of the seven-county region of the lower Hudson Valley of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster, Orange and Rockland counties, and be related to employees of companies that are members of the trade or association. Students can also be eligible for grants if they are relatives of members of CIC-affiliated local unions: Laborers International Union of N. A., Local No. 60; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 137; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 456.

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Keith Werner of White Plains, NY, who attends Manhattan College. Mr. Werner, 20, expects to graduate in 2011 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is currently employed as an estimator by Gianfia Corp., a general contracting firm in White Plains.

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[JR: Congrats. A working student, just like I was. But obviously a lot smarter.]

Werner, Keith [MC2011]

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