Local Teen Picked for Prestigious Ranger Training School

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Local Teen Picked for Prestigious Ranger Training School

MORRIS COUNTY — Seventeen year old Mountain Lakes High School student Sloane Liput, who will be a senior next year and hopes to attend West Point, was chosen to attend the prestigious Hawk Mountain Ranger Training School in Kempton, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Liput is a member of the Picatinny Squadron of Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary where she holds the rank of Cadet Master Sergeant.

Hawk Mountain Ranger School is the longest running Search & Rescue School in the nation.  For over 60 years, the school has provided some of the best wilderness SAR training throughout the country.  Courses include leadership training, compass and map reading, shelter construction, basic first aid, inland search and rescue, wilderness survival, and rigorous physical obstacle course exercises.  To be qualified for the school an applicant must meet strict requirements that include physical conditioning and specialized classroom and practical skills. This year 140 teenagers from across the United States are participating in the nine day course.

The Picatinny Composite Squadron NJ-093 of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the nation’s official United States Air Force Auxiliary, celebrates 45 years of service this year.

During the past 45 years the New Jersey Squadron has helped locate lost hikers, tracked down and recovered missing planes, ferried sick children for specialized hospital treatment, and trained hundreds of young men and women in military customs and courtesies, powered and glider flight, aerospace history and the basics of flight, emergency services, and search and rescue.

Like its predecessors, today’s Picatinny Squadron is providing young people with the opportunity to experience flying, receive STEM training in aerospace, cyber-security, and scientific  advancements, as well as supporting the community in Northern New Jersey with search and rescue and emergency service preparedness.

The national organization of Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has 58,000 adult and youth members nationwide, and maintains more than 500 aircraft throughout the country. In 2014, Congress awarded CAP members who served during World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing their contributions towards the war effort stateside.

The Picatinny Composite Squadron is part of the CAP Northeast Region, New Jersey Wing. Its members are comprised of adults as well as teens from 13-17 from Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. The group meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For more information click here or click here.

Mount Tabor to Crown King and Queen on August 4th

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Mount Tabor to Crown King and Queen on August 4th

PARSIPPANY — In keeping with a longtime community tradition, a new king and queen will be crowned in Mount Tabor on Friday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. to kick off Children’s Day weekend.

The community of Mount Tabor will celebrate its elected royal court and crown the King and Queen of Children’s Day the evening of Friday, August 4. The 148th annual coronation is held in the historic Tabernacle, where afterwards the children of Mount Tabor perform a show for their new royalty. Later that evening a tour through the cozy town affords an opportunity to view elaborate house decorations, many of which will reflect this year’s theme of “Tabor Toons” (or “Tunes.”) Other homes may display more traditional lights and lanterns.

The 2017 queen is Hannah Stroh, who will be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School. Hannah enjoys playing the clarinet and bassoon, and is a member of the PHHS Marching Band.

This year’s king is Joseph Wentworth, also a PHHS sophomore this fall. Joseph plays drums and the trombone, and enjoys swimming and travel.

First attendant Gianna Musto plays volleyball and enjoys time with friends and her cats. She will be a sophomore at the Hills this fall.

First attendant Jeremy Aguesseau is a First Class Scout in Boy Scout Troop 173 and runs track and cross-country for Parsippany Hills High School, where he will be a sophomore this fall. He also enjoys cooking and camping.

The Queen’s second attendants are Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love. The rising junior of the group, Victoria plays basketball and softball, and enjoys shopping, swimming, fishing and cooking. Kimberly plays the violin, viola and French horn and also enjoys writing. She, too, starts her sophomore year at the Hills in September.

2016’s King and Queen, Liam Andersen and Teagan Wittig, will bestow the crowns at the coronation.

Each year the community of Mount Tabor celebrates the tradition of Children’s Day that began nearly 150 years ago as a simple Sunday school parade. This special event now brings all generations together and fosters a strong sense of community, treasured by all who live in Mount Tabor.

Through the streets of the historic district on Saturday, August 5, the royal court will lead a parade which features marching bands, community groups, costumes, decorated bicycles and wagons, maypoles and an array of creatively designed, people-powered floats. An afternoon midway offers food, games and children’s activities, and an evening concert – traditionally sponsored by the Wentworth family – provides entertainment for the families of Mount Tabor and their guests. The weekend concludes with a non-denominational worship service Sunday morning.

MADD Honors Local Law Enforcement During its Annual Awards Ceremony

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MADD Honors Local Law Enforcement During its Annual Awards Ceremony

MORRIS COUNTY — Numerous police officers throughout New Jersey received awards for exemplary duty and the sincere appreciation from representatives of Mothers Against Drunk Driving of New Jersey and The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. These awards were issued for performing above and beyond their call of duty to stop drunk drivers on New Jersey roads. The theme of the event was “Saving Lives by Preventing Crashes.”  In addition to the individual awards given out, the audience also had the opportunity to hear speeches from victim advocates, who also praised the efforts by these officers.  Numerous County Prosecutors, Police Executives and Chiefs, and Police Officers were in attendance from all 21 Counties.

The ceremony, held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, honored 46 police officers from 30 different Morris County municipalities.  Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp had the opportunity to address the audience concerning the achievements of the Morris County Law Enforcement community for their efforts to combat the continued problem of drunk and drugged driving.

Prosecutor Knapp said, “I applaud the efforts by these Morris County Police Officers who recognize the hazards that intoxicated drivers create on our roadways.  They have individually turned this recognition into action with their diligence in enforcing the Driving While Intoxicated laws, thus making it safer for the motoring public, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.”

Investors Bank gives Lakeland Hills YMCA a $5,000 donation

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Investors Bank gives Lakeland Hills YMCA a $5,000 donation

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA recently received a $5,000 gift from Investors Bank, a long-standing supporter of the Y, to help support the Y’s summer camp program.

Shown with some campers, from left to right, are Vik Joganow, CEO of the Y, and Brendan Gross, Branch Manager of Investors Bank, Roxbury Branch, and Omari S. Frazieer, Vice President, Senior Retail Market Manager, Livingston Branch. Vik Joganow adds, “The Y is extremely grateful for the Investors Bank contribution to the Y.

Their support allows local youngsters to take full advantage of summer camp at the Y regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 300 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

Transwestern Hires Lisa Addeo as Director of Operations for Parsippany Office

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Transwestern Hires Lisa Addeo as Director of Operations for Parsippany Office

PARSIPPANY — Transwestern announced industry veteran Lisa Addeo has joined the firm’s New Jersey office as director of operations. As the Parsippany office continues its expansion, Addeo will oversee operations, finance and compliance activities, with a special focus on supporting the firm’s brokerage professionals. She will also pursue business development opportunities, and will manage client-service initiatives. Transwestern is located at 300 Kimball Drive, First Floor.

Lisa Addeo

“Lisa has a stellar background and an excellent reputation,” said James Postell, Transwestern partner and city leader. “Transwestern will benefit greatly from her extensive industry knowledge, and as we continue to expand, her energetic personality makes her an ideal fit for Transwestern’s entrepreneurial environment.”

With over 15 years of commercial and residential real estate experience, Addeo was formerly chief financial officer at a New Jersey-based development firm, where she oversaw all aspects of redevelopment projects, in addition to overseeing daily office and finance operations. Previously, she worked at Walsh Company, LLC, and later Avison Young, as vice president of finance and operations, managing budgeting, forecasting, payroll and human resources for the company’s New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey offices.

“The enthusiastic team and creative atmosphere that exists at Transwestern played huge roles in my decision to join the firm,” Addeo said. “There’s a unique culture at Transwestern, which is known for investing time in its employees and fostering growth. I’m extremely excited to join the team, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s future success.”

Transwestern was recently named the No. 2 “Best Place to Work” in New Jersey by NJBIZ and has landed a top spot on the list for four consecutive years.

Since opening its New Jersey office in 2011, Transwestern has quickly made its mark in the state’s commercial real estate market, leading the leasing, property and project/construction management for several significant projects, including the transformation of 300 Kimball Drive in Parsippany into a first-class, multi-tenant office facility. Transwestern’s team members are dedicated to serving their communities through charitable events such as those sponsored by Susan G. Komen, The American Heart Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association.

Transwestern is a privately held real estate firm of collaborative entrepreneurs who deliver a higher level of personalized service – the Transwestern Experience. Specializing in Agency Leasing, Tenant Advisory, Capital Markets, Asset Services and Research, our fully integrated global enterprise adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types. We leverage market insights and operational expertise from members of the Transwestern family of companies specializing in development, real estate investment management and research. Based in Houston, Transwestern has 34 U.S. offices and assists clients through more than 180 offices in 37 countries as part of a strategic alliance with BNP Paribas Real Estate. Experience Extraordinary at transwestern.com and @Transwestern. For updates from the New Jersey office, follow @TranswesternNJ.

Try Outs for a Winning Swim Team

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Try Outs for a Winning Swim Team

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Come try out for one of the best teams in the state! The Lakeland Hills YMCA Swim Team (ages 6-18 years) competes in the Northern NJ YMCA Swim League as well as USA Swimming competitions.

The winter season begins in September and runs through February, March, or April, depending on the championship season-end meet for which a swimmer qualifies. With a long tradition of winning and sportsmanship, LHY has a coaching staff dedicated to the development of the all-around swimmer.

There are several dates available for swim team tryouts on Sundays, July 16, July 18, July 20, and July 23.

For complete information click here to view the swim team website at or contact the swim team office at (973) 334-2820  or keirac@lhymca.com.

Y membership is not required to try out. Parents must register children prior to tryouts.

The Lakeland Hills YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

Early Learning Center Graduation at the Lakeland Hills YMCA

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Early Learning Center Graduation at the Lakeland Hills YMCA

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Early Childhood Learning Center at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA celebrated all of their amazing 50 graduates who will now move on to Kindergarten. Shown above are happy parents capturing memories of their child’s first school experience.

The center offers full and partial day pre-K programs for children 2½ to 5 years and membership is not required.

Financial assistance available. For additional information click here.

The Lakeland Hills YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

 

 

Woman’s Club is Calling all Knitters and Those Who Crochet

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Woman’s Club is Calling all Knitters and Those Who Crochet

PARSIPPANY  – “Click” your knitting needles together and help prevent infant abuse. The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) is helping to promote the goal of preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome  by creating public awareness of the leading trigger for infant abuse which is the frustration with infant crying.

If parents and caregivers know what to expect from newborns, they can be better prepared to handle this Period of Purple Crying.  Under the Click for Babies Campaign purple knitted or crocheted infant caps serve as a visual reminder, when caregivers see the purple cap; they remember what they learned about normal early, increased crying. The caps also help to remind caregivers to look at the educational materials they were given in the hospital.

Since the start of the 2016-2017 club year in September, club members have been busy making purple infant caps. To date, the club has made or collected over 100 purple infant caps.  If you would like to donate knitted or crocheted caps, please email womansclubofpth@gmail.com. Or for patterns and additional information on the Period of Purple Crying, click here.

Organized in 1954, the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is an active member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  NJSFWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.   For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here to visit their website.

Mt. Tabor Arts Summer Camp presents “Seussical Jr.”

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Mt. Tabor Arts Summer Camp presents “Seussical Jr.”

PARSIPPANY — For kids to believe in themselves, we need to believe in them first.  Local kids at the Mount Tabor Arts summer camp are pouring their hearts into preparing ‘Seussical Jr.,’ a colorful and fun melting pot of the best of Dr. Seuss and the first youth performance of the newly launched Mount Tabor Arts Collaborative.  

Give these kids the audience their hard work and zest for theater deserves by putting ‘Seussical Jr.’ on your calendar for Saturday night, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. in The Tabernacle, 26 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor.  

It’s just $10.00 a ticket to show kids that their community is rooting for them – and to offer an inspiring, low-cost, pressure-free theater experience for your own children of all ages. Bring your neighbors, bring grandma, bring the baby — and bring the encouragement and applause that empowers and rewards youth who are giving their all to something them love.    

Join in making Saturday Night’s performance one of the most fun nights of your summer — a celebration of music, dance, costume, painting, story and imagination.

To order tickets, click here.

Directed and Choreographed by:
Dawn Ward Lau
Music Direction By:
Sandi Zimmerman
Cast includes:
Horton: Vianne Bozza
Cat in the Hat: Alison (Squeeze) Paterno
JoJo: Rhaya Lau
Gertrude: Maya Lau
Mayzie: Juliana Johnston
Mr. Mayor: Vincent Bozza
Mrs. Mayor: Ava Cohen
Sour Kanagaroo: Bella Bozza
Wickershams: Levi and Soren Morici
Bird Girl: Gracie Miller

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Meet Rita. She is looking for her furever home

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Meet Rita. She is looking for her furever home

RANDOLPH — Rita is a friendly puppy about eleven to thirteen weeks old. She was rescued along with her sister Roxy from Anguilla. Anguilla is a beautiful island, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food. Furever Home Dog Rescue heard about these siblings and we transported them to the US to live in foster homes.

Rita’s foster family says….”Rita is friendly, playful and sweet! Rita spends her days having fun playing with my dog, exploring outside and cuddling with my children. This easy going puppy loves to be with you! She is winning everyones heart!”

If interested in adopting Rita, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application.

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