PARSIPPANY — All Children’s Theatre, a non-profit, tax-exempt arts organization established in Parsippany in 1983 will be returning once again to the Parsippany PAL Youth Center in March with Saturday morning performing arts programs for area boys and girls ages 4-14.
No prior theatre experience is required to register.
Registration forms are available online by clicking here, where the spring schedule can be accessed. School year registration forms may be downloaded. Registration deadline is March 5.
Programs are themed and include “Disney Musical Revue”, “Creative Dramatics/Comedy” and “Kiddie Dramatics” programs. They are directed by Eric Gross, a certified music teacher, with years of teaching experience.
All sessions begin on Saturday, March 17 and end with a family performance on the last session on May 19.
All Children’s Theatre has registered over 13,500 children during the past 35 years and has staged over 530 performances. “Every Child Is a Star” has been their motto. For further information call (973) 335-5328 or click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano presented the family of Henry N. Luther, III, with a Proclamation on Tuesday, February 6 at Parsippany Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard. The Mayor and Mayor Michael Luther unveiled a plaque in honor of Henry N. Luther, III, which will remain on the wall at the Municipal Building.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
Friends, Relatives, Township Employees, Mayor Mimi Letts, residents were among the many attending the unveiling of the plaque.
Luther, a well-respected attorney and statesman, died peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Michael M. Luther, Michael Soriano and Marge Sullivan
He will always be remembered as a man of integrity. He was born in Teaneck to a railroad engineer, Henry N. Luther, Jr. and a housewife, Mary (nee Phelan).
He was raised in Jersey City. In his youth, he developed a love of swimming that he kept all of his life. He was recognized as a Lincoln High School and Jersey City YMCA champion. He held many jobs as a lifeguard, including a stint at the famed salt-water pool at Palisades Amusement Park.
He was elected to the Township Council in 1966 and then selected to be the Council President. Upon the untimely death of Mayor John E.J. Walsh, Henry was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late mayor. He was then elected in a general election in 1967 and re-elected in 1969. Although he was a popular mayor he did not run for re-election in 1973, because he believed that elective office should not be a lifetime appointment.
After completing his second term as Mayor, he resumed the practice of law, but only briefly. In 1975, he went to Trenton for the first of several jobs in the administration of Governor Brendan T. Byrne. Henry first served as Director of the Lottery Commission, then was asked to serve as the Governor’s Executive Secretary. In 1977, he left State government to serve as Campaign Manager for Governor Brendan T. Byrne’s re-election campaign. After leading the Byrne campaign to victory, he returned to the practice of law with a well-established Morristown law firm, that was renamed Dillon Bitar and Luther. When Mimi Letts became Mayor of Parsippany in 1994, she appointed Dillon, Bitar & Luther as the Township Attorney.
On December 9, 1977, Henry was sworn in as the New Jersey Commissioner for The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, a bi-state agency. In nominating Henry, Governor Byrne said he was recognizing Henry’s skill as an administrator, mediator and negotiator, which would assure that the public interest would be well represented. At the time, Henry down-played his talents and told a reporter that he was reluctant to take the position because he gets seasick. He told the Governor he would only take the appointment if he was assured he would not have to board any ships. He served on The Waterfront Commission until 1983.
His greatest role in life began in 1982 when he became “Poppy.” He zealously accepted the role as a lifetime appointment. While he was very accomplished at his prior positions, he was unrivaled as Poppy. Many people, who witnessed or were regaled with his adventures with his grandchildren joked, “In my next life I want to come back as one of Henry’s grandchildren.” Henry loved to play cards with his grandchildren. It would start as a match game when they were young, with two or three cards, and eventually they all would play 10-card Gin Rummy. He also had a love for the New York Times crossword puzzle, which the grandchildren also came to love. He always stressed the importance of reading to his children and grandchildren. Whether it was a newspaper or a book (or two) he always had something to read wherever he went.
The plaque on the wall in Parsippany Municipal Building
The proclamation read:
Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Proclamation
Whereas, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills honors the late Henry N. Luther III as an extraordinary example of a man who dedicated his life to public service, in his town, state, and country.
Whereas, we commend his recognition as Outstanding Member of his platoon in the United States Marine Corps, as well as a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal on January 16, 1955 while serving in the Korean conflict, after which he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
Whereas, the residents of Parsippany elected Henry N. Luther to the Township Council in 1966 and was elected as Mayor in 1967 and re-elected in 1973.
Now, Therefore, I, Michael A. Soriano, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, do hereby proclaim the first Monday of June as Henry N. Luther III Day.
Dated this 6th day of February, 2018.
Mayors Michael M. Luther, Mimi Letts and Michael Soriano
PARSIPPANY – Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools will have a ninety minute delayed opening tomorrow, February 8, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Sergent.
PARSIPPANY — Troy Hills K-kids had very a successful hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply drive for St. Hubert’s in the beginning of the year
The students had a connection with someone from Puerto Rico who gave specific items to donate, and the K-Kids came up with very generous donations.
Many dogs affected by the hurricanes this year went to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, and Troy Hills School was able to bring in pet food, blankets, and pet food to donate as well.
In November, also had another canned food drive, which they donated to a few families in the school for Thanksgiving as well as the Parsippany Food Pantry.
Troy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply driveTroy Hills K-kids hurricane relief drive for Puerto Rico and a pet supply drive
PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals, an Israeli drug company specializing in generics, laid off 46 employees at its 400 Interpace Parkway office in January, according to the WARN notice.
The layoffs came as part of a “comprehensive restructuring plan” aimed at cuttings costs and improving overall organization and performance, the company said in a statement.
The plan will result in thousands of layoffs worldwide.
“As part of this restructuring plan, we will also close or divest a significant number of R&D facilities, headquarters and office locations across all geographies,” the statement said. “These steps, which exclude the impact of any future divestments, are expected to result in the reduction of approximately 14,000 positions globally – over 25% of Teva’s total workforce – over the next two years.”
The company would not say how many people it continued to employ in Parsippany. It has offices in Fairfield and Hackensack.
PARSIPPANY — There are many ways to learn about books. For example, children write book reports or make story mobiles. Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Preschool students found another way to learn about books by acting out the stories. Each of the preschool classes used a book that they read in class to inspire their clothing collection.
AM Preschool Classes
The students then dressed up to represent the story. They enjoy walking down our runway in their costumes each year. For the 11th year, the runway will again be aglow with the sparkle of children’s imagination.
The show will be televised and streamed online by Parsippany’s Video on the Go. Tune into channel 21 via Cablevision of Morris and watch.
PARSIPPANY — Jessica Ferguson achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2017 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University. She is studying Speech-Language Pathology. Jessica was a graduate of Parsippany High School, Class of 2014.
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university just 25 miles from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities.
They offer small classes and personal attention with the resources, technology, and facilities of a large university. Students can chose from undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences and human services, honors studies, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.
DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology teacher, Jennifer Skomial, has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Jennifer Skomial was nominated by a colleague who she mentored last year. As a lead teacher, Mrs. Skomial works hard to help all of her colleagues find success. She is actively involved in her school, making herself available for students, staff and her community when needed. “She is always pleasant, smiling and encouraging,” the nominator said. “She is a great role model on a professional and personal level.”
Ms. Skomial teaches the Academy for Education and Learning at Morris County School of Technology. Preparing high school students for careers in the field of education has been a full-circle moment in her career. As a junior and senior at Morris Knolls high school, Skomial attended the same teacher prep program that she now teaches. Now, she spends her days preparing students to teach in the on-site preschool, planning guest speakers and field trips that will further explore careers in education, and creating lessons that will engage her students in all aspects of child development, classroom management, and other teaching-related topics.
“I state with conviction that I have never worked with a more genuinely devoted teacher. Mrs. Skomial is innovative, creative, and collaborative. She consistently brings out the very best in her students and colleagues,” said Lynne Jackson, Principal.
Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 2017-2018, there will be a total of 17 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards. The awards structure is as follows:
1 National Grand Prize Winner
4 Grand Prize Finalists
10 LifeChanger Award Winners
1 Spirit Award Winner
1 Spotlight Award Winner
Each winner will receive a cash award that is split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The top five winners will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in Bermuda. Winners will be announced in Spring 2018.
Winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be school district employees. Award winners are selected based on the following criteria:
A proven ability to make a beneficial difference in the lives of students
An ability to positively add to the development of the school’s atmosphere
Is involved in leadership activities at the school and/or community level
A demonstrative record of excellent performance at the professional level
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Swetha Paka earned a master’s degree from Georgia State University during the Fall 2017 semester. More than 3,000 students were awarded degrees during ceremonies held in December.
Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of nearly 52,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
PARSIPPANY — Please join us in supporting the Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) by enjoying lunch or dinner at Annabella’s Pizza & Restaurant, 329 Smith Road, on Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February, 22. Annabella’s is open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. The offer is valid for to-go orders also. Click here to download the flyer must be presented for WCPTH to get a portion of the proceeds.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. WCPTH has demonstrated its commitment to the community through an impressively wide range of community service endeavors. The Club has served the township and the state with initiatives to support education, home life, conservation and more. WCPTH is very proud to have been instrumental in the founding of the Parsippany Library and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. Today the Woman’s Club is involved with the Parsippany Food Pantry, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jersey Battered Women’s Service and Child Abuse Prevention – NJ. We also support Boatsie’s Boxes for the military serving overseas, UNICEF, Heifer International and other worthy and charitable causes
The next General Meeting, which is open to area women, will be held on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive.
For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here for website.
DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology teacher, Jennifer Skomial, has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
