PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills will be holding the Annual Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4. The celebration starts at 7:00 p.m.

The evening kicks off with a concert by the California band The Trip at Parsippany Hills High School.

The Trip is a high energy, genuine cover rock band that takes you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s … as well as today’s Top 40 and rock hits. We’re one of the most popular booked wedding and corporate event bands in California. They perform at corporate events, concerts, weddings and private parties. They’ve performed at events for Microsoft, Disney, Lucasfilm, IBM, Sony Pictures, Budweiser, and for Toby Keith and Michael Anthony. The Trip consists of Steve Bonino (Bass/Vocals), Mike Lewis (Drums/Programming/Vocals), Erik Johnson (Guitar/Vocals), Steve Fazio (Guitar/Vocals), Seth Romano (Lead Vocals).

Fireworks will start at dark (the sun sets just after 8:30 p.m.). Rain date is Wednesday, July 5.

PARSIPPANY — Gordon Meth, a past president and current member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, and past Governor New Jersey District, will attend the 2017 Kiwanis International convention in Paris, France during July.  He represents the opinions and beliefs of the local Kiwanis club members in the discussion and decision-making in the global organization’s structure and leadership.

The Kiwanis Club of Great Parsippany is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization that provides volunteer service to support children in communities around the world. In Parsippany, the club helps children by donating to Project Graduation, High School Scholarships, Camp Nejeda, Homeless Solutions, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany, Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County, Autism, Eliminate and Children’s Specialized Hospital, Parsippany’s East and West Little Leagues, Parsippany Food Bank and many other local organizations. Money to support the projects is raised by hosting our annual golf outing, grand tasting, touch-a-truck and trivia nights.

“Kids need Kiwanis, in our community and in communities around the world,” said Greg Elbin. “Our club supports projects that would not otherwise happen without our support. We’re here to make sure all the children in our community have what they need to thrive, prosper and grow.”

The Kiwanis International convention, in its 102nd year, brings together members from around the world to share service project ideas that help kids and to gain insight into new opportunities with Kiwanis partners.

The Kiwanis Club of Great Parsippany meets at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Community members with an interest in helping children are encouraged to attend. For more information visit our website at www.parsippanykiwanis.org.

About Kiwanis
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14–18, Builders Club for students age 11–14, K-Kids for students age 6–12 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises more than 702,000 adult and youth members in more than 79 countries and geographic areas. Visit www.kiwanis.org for more information.

RANDOLPH —Colbey is a happy, playful puppy about 12-14 weeks old and weighs about twenty pounds. 

Colbey is a Coconut Retriever and he was rescued from St. Maarten along with his brothers. St. Maarten is a beautiful island, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food. FHDR heard about Colbey and his brothers and we were able to transport them to the US to live in foster homes until adopted. 

Colbey’s beautiful markings on his face match his perfect personality! This what his foster mom says about him … “Colbey is a very friendly puppy! Everyone who meets him falls in love with his lovingness. He is curious, adventurous, and enjoys exploring outside. He loves chasing the leaves and bugs. When he runs, his floppy ears stick to the side of his head like a jet. It’s as if he wants less wind resistance so he can run faster, haha! It’s so cute! Colbey spends his days having fun, playing and running around with my dog. When we are all outside, he will just sit and watch all the people and cars go by. He really likes all our natural chews….antlers, bully sticks, and hooves. After a long day of playing Colbey will come and curl up in my lap. He falls asleep almost instantaneously. He has a ‘go with the flow’ personality. Colbey is a ticklish puppy, just touch his chest or belly and legs legs go crazy!! He is potty trained, knows “sit,” and is even getting the hang of “wait” and “get in your crate”! Everyone that meets Colbey falls in love with his sweet face and great personality– they all want to take him home! He is good natured and easygoing and would be a great addition to any home!” 

If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. To see more photos and a video clip of Colbey and our other rescue pups, click here.

PARSIPPANY — A Parsippany native and 2004 Parsippany High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy in the same location that drew the United States into World War II.

Petty Officer 1st Class Frank Mulvaney, a yeoman, is serving where U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters is located.  According to Navy officials, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.

As a yeoman, Mulvaney is responsible for providing general administration support for the command, which includes drafting letters and award write ups.

“The best thing about my job is the flexibility it gives you to serve on any platform ship and in any area of operation,” said Mulvaney.

Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means that Mulvaney is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s national defense strategy.

“It’s important for those of us serving in Pearl Harbor today to remember the sacrifice of those who served before us,” said Admiral Scott Swift, Commander, U.S. Pacific fleet. “The important work we do everyday honors those who were here 75 years ago and is a testament to the enduring value of our Navy’s mission.”

Although the world has changed greatly in the past 75 years, the Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades, and for good reason, Navy officials say.  The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies.

“The best thing about serving here is how supportive and motivating the chain of command is, and the weather is nice too,” said Mulvaney.

The Navy has plans, by 2020, to base approximately 60 percent of its ships and aircraft in the region.  Officials say the Navy will also provide its most advanced warfighting platforms to the region, including missile defense-capable ships; submarines; reconnaissance aircraft; and its newest surface warfare ships, including all of the Navy’s new stealth destroyers.

“I am proud to be able to give something back and be part of something bigger than myself by serving in the Navy,” added Mulvaney.

Editors Note: This article was submitted by Petty Officer 1st Class James H. Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach

PARSIPPANY — In letters sent this morning, PETA called on Whippany-based Bayer to reconsider paying for experiments on animals to be conducted at Liberty Research, Inc., and on Parsippany-based Zoetis to reconsider buying animals from the company.

The request follows a PETA eyewitness investigation at the Barton, New York, contract laboratory and animal dealer that resulted in video footage and photographs of dogs and cats who were denied adequate veterinary care, killed in slow and stressful ways, and not separated from other distressed animals, who injured them.

In recent experiments at Liberty Research—which tests veterinary products on dogs and cats—animals were injected with drugs and exposed to viruses and then killed or used for additional tests. A worker drilled into the skulls of 30 dogs—some of whom hadn’t been adequately anesthetized and whimpered during the process—and injected distemper virus into their brains. An insecticide and massive doses of an opioid were also injected into dogs, even though well-established animal-free testing methods exist for these substances. 

“These dogs and cats are just like the ones who share our homes, and Liberty Research should be shut down for treating them like pieces of disposable laboratory equipment,” says PETA Research Associate Dr. Emily Trunnell. “PETA is calling on Bayer, Zoetis, and Liberty Research’s other customers to review our evidence and decide whether they will continue to fund this hellhole.”

In the laboratory, cats were kept in severely crowded, barren conditions in windowless buildings. A cat named Jade, who was briefly paralyzed by seizures, was left without treatment for nearly four weeks before a worker finally gave him a fatal injection in his heart—while he was still sensitive to pain. It took other workers more than seven minutes and four injections to kill a fully conscious, gasping, bloodied dog.

In addition to Bayer and Zoetis, Liberty Research’s recent customers include Merial, Merck, and other veterinary zoological companies, along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and schools such as Michigan State University and the universities of Pittsburgh, Florida, and Louisville.

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