Free Short Stack of Pancakes at IHOP

Frank L. Cahill
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Free Short Stack of Pancakes at IHOP

On Tuesday, March 8 pancake lovers in Parsippany will once again flock to IHOP, 792 Route 46 to enjoy one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in celebration of the brand’s annual National Pancake Day. Now in its eleventh year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will give away millions of free pancakes from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and ask guests to leave behind a voluntary donation for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Shriners Hospital for Children and other local charities.

In addition, for a $10.00 raffle ticket you can enter to win a 39 inch high definition Visio flat screen television, courtesy of Parsippany Focus. All money raised will be donated to Children’s Miracle Hospital. The drawing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.

“Every pancake we give away has a purpose on National Pancake Day. Through the generosity of our guests and the hard work and commitment of our team members, we will help fund life-saving treatment and care for children in need,” said Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner Parsippany IHOP. “On behalf of everyone in the IHOP family, we are so grateful to our guests who have turned this into such an incredible event that truly makes a difference in the lives of these kids.”

In what has become a cultural phenomenon, over the last 10 years, National Pancake Day has raised $20 million for meaningful local charities.  Last year alone, IHOP restaurants served 6.6 million free pancakes—which would have created a stack nearly 19 miles high—and raised $3.5 million for children’s charities.

In 2016, IHOP aims to raise another $3.5 million. All donations collected will remain in the local communities where they are raised and will be used to fund life-saving equipment, research, community outreach events, educational tools, and much more.

This year, in keeping with the focus on bringing neighbors together to help the community, local members of Kiwanis International and its affiliated clubs, including Key Club and Circle K, will join volunteers from the charities to help spread the message in the restaurants that every donation matters.

National Pancake Day has extended its influence beyond U.S. borders to countries such as Mexico, Canada and the Philippines. For the third consecutive year, IHOP restaurants in Canada will participate in the fundraiser by supporting Children’s Miracle Network. Additionally, IHOP locations in Mexico will once again raise money for Asociación Mexicana de Ayuda a Niños con Cáncer (AMANC). Funds raised by IHOP restaurants in the Philippines will benefit The Kythe Foundation.

Prior to National Pancake Day, participating IHOP restaurants supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will also sell “Miracle Balloons” for $1 and $5. The balloons will be available for purchase beginning February 1 through March 8. Guests who purchase a $5Miracle Balloon will receive a $5 discount coupon that can be used during their next visit to IHOP. Restaurant locations that are supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will offer similar programs.

For more information on National Pancake Day, please visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

ABOUT SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our 23 facilities, located in the    United States, Canada and Mexico, provide advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Learn more          at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

ABOUT KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
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 high school students, Builders Club for middle school students, Kiwanis Kids for elementary school students and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million hours and raise more than $100 million to strengthen communities and serve children. Nearly 670,000 adult and youth members in more than 80 countries and geographic areas comprise the Kiwanis International family. For more information about Kiwanis International, visit www.kiwanis.org.

Please pray for Noah …

Frank L. Cahill
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Please pray for Noah …

PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, March 3 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Noah Lorencovitz, 13,  had collapsed and was unresponsive at Central Middle School. Noah is in the eighth grade.

 

Emergency Personnel immediately began treating Noah upon their arrival. Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services and Saint Clare’s Paramedics transported Noah, with police escort, to Morristown Medical Center.

He was transferred to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center on Friday and still remains in critical condition.

“Noah’s condition continues to improve a little each day, but we have a long road ahead and still lots of unanswered questions”, said his mother, Jennifer Lorencovitz.

“We know we have a lot of friends and family near and far who want to do something to help. First of all, we ask that you continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We truly believe that has helped him along so far” she continued.

“We also welcome you to create a voice memo on your phone or tablet and email it to skb9003@nyp.org. In the voice memory, state your name, and tell him a funny/favorite memory of him, any impressions, a joke anything that you think will make him smile. The staff at Columbia Presbyterian Memorial Hospital will create a playlist of all the recordings and play it for him over and over. We think the familiar voices will provide more healing and comfort for him to help bring him home sooner,” said Mrs. Lorencovitz.

If you aren’t too tech savvy, you can also send a card to: New York Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway 6 Tower, Room 659C, New York, New York 10032, Attn: Shannon Meland (re: Noah Lorencovitz).

Please keep Noah in your prayers.

 

Route 46 road work will affect traffic

Frank L. Cahill
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Route 46 road work will affect traffic

PARSIPPANY — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced daytime and evening lane closures on approximately two and a half miles of Route 46 for the start of a resurfacing project in Parsippany.

 Starting Monday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and again tonight from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and continuing during off-peak hours and weeknights until late summer of 2016, NJDOT’s contractor, Schifano Construction Corp. is scheduled to temporarily close lanes and shoulders along Route 46 eastbound and westbound from Fox Hill Road in Mountain Lakes to Columbus Way. Initial project work will consist of sign installation and utility work. Milling and paving work is expected to start within a few weeks.

The $3 million state-funded resurfacing project will maintain at least one travel lane in each direction at all times to minimize the impact to motorists. Lane closures will be during off-peak hours. There will be temporary ramp closures with signed detours during overnight hours.

The Project is expected to be completed by late summer of 2016.

Variable message signs and detour signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the resurfacing project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road or ramp closures.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.

 

Republican Gannon will Freeze own Pension

Frank L. Cahill
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Republican Gannon will Freeze own Pension

MORRIS COUNTY — Republican candidate Jim Gannon, who retired in 2008 as a Member of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) from his 25-years of service as a Boonton and Boonton Township Police Officer, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, with an annual pension of $78,160, will file paperwork with the State of New Jersey to freeze that pension and collect only his salary as Morris County Sheriff if successful in the June primary and then elected to a full-term in November.

Under N.J.S.A. 43:3C-3, Gannon’s decision to freeze his pension will also require him to give up a $60,000 payout to his beneficiary (his daughter) in the event of his death, something Gannon called “being penalized for doing the right thing.” He urged lawmakers in Trenton to introduce legislation to fix it and said doing so could incentivize others to freeze their pensions while serving in elected office.

After his career in the public sector, Gannon continued his law enforcement and security career as a member of the FBI’s elite Joint Terrorism Task Force and then as Global Head of Security Risk at Novartis. Gannon said that with Census Data showing the per capita income of a Morris County resident at $48,814 and Morris County household at $98,633, it didn’t feel appropriate to him to accept both a state pension and Sheriff’s salary that would potentially put his income at over $200,000 a year. Gannon will defer to the Freeholder Board to set his salary within the range allowable by law.

“Make no mistake, I believe law enforcement officers and firefighters earn their pensions – these men and women leave their families at home and put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” said Gannon, who reached out to the New Jersey Division of Pension and Benefits and confirmed that his pension can be temporarily frozen while he serves as Sheriff, and then restarted, without retroactive payments, after he leaves office. “But, for me personally, getting two checks funded by taxpayers to do just one job didn’t seem right. I want voters and taxpayers to know that running for Sheriff isn’t about the money for me – it’s about keeping our county safe and secure.”

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is Hiring

Frank L. Cahill
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The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is Hiring

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support our organization. Primary responsibilities include general office management, assistance with Human Resources and ordering supplies. They will assist the President and Vice President of Programs with completion of tasks including preparation for Board of Trustees meetings and subcommittee meetings. The office assistant will attend and support Development programs and events, including The Land Conservancy’s premier fund raising events.

The candidate must be a self-motivated, team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible, and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, excellent time management skills and exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. In addition, the candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed to perform duties.

This part-time position is available immediately. The hours are flexible at 12-15 hours per week, with an hourly Salary ($15.00 per hour) with limited benefits.

Please email resume to hr@tlc-nj.org and in the subject field of the email must read Office Assistant.

Florham Park Man Charged With Sexual Assault

Frank L. Cahill
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Florham Park Man Charged With Sexual Assault

FLORHAM PARK — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Robert Treiber of the Florham Park Police Department announce the arrest of Mark J. Iantosca, 52, Florham Park. Defendant was charged with two (2) counts of Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S 2C:14-2c (3)(a), crimes of the second degree.

On February 26, 2016, an investigation commenced when the victim reported to law enforcement that the defendant engaged in acts of reciprocal oral sex with him/her at the defendant’s home.  At the time of the acts the victim was a child between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.

The Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, J.S.C. set bail for Iantosca at $100,000 cash, bond or property only, with conditions of no contact with any child under the age of 18.  Judge Taylor also issued a Nicole’s Law Restraining Order against the defendant.  The defendant was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility in default of bail.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Florham Park Police Department, specifically, Detective Lieutenant Joseph Orlando and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office encourages anyone with additional information about these allegations to contact Detective Michael Bost of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or Detective Lieutenant Joseph Orlando of the Florham Park Police Department at (973) 377-2200.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Relay for Life to hold “Dine to Donate” fundraiser

Frank L. Cahill
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Relay for Life to hold “Dine to Donate” fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — American Cancer Society – Relay for Life of Central Morris County is hosting a “Dine to Donate” fundraiser on Monday, March 21 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West, Parsippany.

Ten percent of all purchases from dine-in, take-out, delivery orders and gift cards will be donated to team “Angels for Hope.” 

The fundraiser is one many planned at Kafe Mozart for non-profit groups. “Being involved with fundraising for many non-profit organizations over the years, I am happy to make it easy for groups to raise the needed funds for their organization, said co-owner Frank Cahill.”

Kafe Mozart opened in February serving savory crepes, panini’s, home made soups, entrees, sandwiches, breakfast and sweet crepes and has an extensive espresso bar serving cappuccino’s, latte’s, coffees and more.

The Dine and Donate fundraiser takes place all day Monday, March 21 at 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.

Diners must use event fliers to donate to the fundraiser. The fliers are available for download at kafemozart.com.

Relay for Life, Central Morris County will be held on Saturday, June 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 5 at 6:00 a.m. at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road.

For more information click here.

PHHS Students invade Kafe Mozart

Frank L. Cahill
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PHHS Students invade Kafe Mozart

PARSIPPANY ­— Want a way to spend a Friday night? Warm delicious crepes, cappuccino’s, lattes.  We found students from Parsippany Hills High School enjoying themselves at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Powder Mill Plaza West.

Recently opened Kafe Mozart serves homemade soups, entrees, sweet crepes, savory crepes, panini’s and burgers. They also have a children’s menu.

Crepe maker, Nicolas Limanov, made a special  crepe for the students, and decorated it “PHHS #1.”

The students visiting Kafe Mozart were Sebastian Amaya-Ramirez, Bo Ahamad Malik, Michael Cerri, Justin Lu, Haren Ramani, Sahil Vekaria, Vaibhan Vyas, Matthew Thomas, Pareen Desai and Marco Garcia.

In addition they offer non profit groups to hold a “Dine to Donate” event, where they donate 10% of the days proceeds to the group.  For more information click here.

 

Woman’s Club reads to Day Care Center to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club reads to Day Care Center to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday

PARSIPPANY — Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading to children at the Parsippany Child Day Care Center.  From left: Club members  Stephanie LiCausi, Mary Ann Coyne, Janet Reilly, Cathy Haney, Child Day Care Center Director  Peggy Rauscher, club members, Joan Garbarino,  Penny Radosin, Lorraine Steinberger and Teri Wohld.

Driver hits traffic light on Route 46

Frank L. Cahill
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Driver hits traffic light on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Elliot Maraminsky, 77, Whippany, was attempting to make a left turn at the jug handle from Route 46 East to Route 46 West, in front of Holiday Inn, when he failed to complete the turn properly striking the westbound traffic signal, on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:52 p.m.

The traffic light landed on a 2005 Nissan driven by Mr. John Gialanella, Flanders.

There were no injuries reported, and the vehicle was driven from the scene.  Mr. Maraminsky was not issued any summons at the time of this article.

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