Volunteers from Kiwanis Club prepares dinner at Homeless Solutions

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Volunteers from Kiwanis Club prepares dinner at Homeless Solutions

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany cooked dinner for the clients of Homeless Solutions on Saturday, February 24.

The Kiwanis Club has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven and have served over 7,000 meals. Members volunteer their time to shop, cook and serve the dinner.

This month, volunteers Dr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy, Nicolas Limanov and Kiwanis President Frank Cahill prepared a nice hot delicious dinner. Edward Limanov also joined in helping the group.

Meatballs, Meatballs… 280 of them!
Vanilla Cheesecake was served to the guests
Dr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy preparing toss salad for the guests
Dr. Julie Scarano-Debrossy, Edward Limanov and Nicolas Limanov
Nicolas Limanov and Edward Limanov preparing the fruit salad
Delicious Baked Ziti prepared by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany purchases all the food used by the volunteers.

The group of volunteers meet at Homeless Solutions to start preparing dinner for the guests in the transitional housing program. The group prepared a fresh fruit salad, tossed salad with numerous dressings, baked ziti with meatballs and rolls and served chocolate cake for dessert. They also served iced tea and coffee. Other volunteer groups such as St. Ann’s Church, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, prepares dinner for the shelter on other days of the month. Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been providing meals to Homeless Solutions for the past eleven years.

Interested in learning more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, contact President Frank Cahill, by emailing flcahill@parsippanykiwanis.org.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join us for breakfast to learn more about our group of volunteers.

The mission of Homeless Solutions is to offer shelter, services, and supportive housing to homeless and low-income people. For the homeless and working poor in our community, hope begins at Homeless Solutions, Inc. Homeless Solutions is a private, non-profit organization, helping those in need for past 30 years. In 2012, they served 267 people by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing. Their case managers offer the support needed to help the guests rebuild their lives and successfully return to independent living. They also develop permanent supportive housing that is energy efficient for very low, low, and moderate income families and individuals. They provided homes people can afford to 119 people in 2012. By supporting HSI through financial donations or volunteering, they are making a tangible difference in the lives of those most in need in our community. For more information on Homeless Solutions, click here.

Three Reason to Donate to Homeless Solutions:

When you donate to Homeless Solutions, you make a tangible difference in the life of someone in need in our community. Your donations –

Buy milk for children living in shelter.
Pay for childcare so a single parent can work.
Pay for gas for our shelter vans that take guests to public transportation to get to work and to medical appointments.
Click here to make a donation to Homeless Solutions.

Parsippany IHOP raises over $10,000 for  Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany IHOP raises over $10,000 for  Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

PARSIPPANY — Pancakes. Pancakes. Pancakes.  That was the word on the street on Tuesday, February 27 when IHOP, Parsippany, participated in the 13th Annual National Pancake Day. Anyone that stopped in, received a a free short stack of pancakes.

Mo Abdelhadi, co-owner of the Parsippany IHOP said, “We gave away over 3,800 pancakes, and the best part is we were able to raise $10,210.00 which will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, for use of our local children.”

They gave away 1,283 short stacks, or 3,849 pancakes.  But there was a purpose of National Pancake Day. IHOP’s signature philanthropic event, IHOP National Pancake Day and all related activities directly benefit charities dedicated to finding cures and eradicating life-threatening diseases that affect children and families, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Parsippany’s goal was to raise $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Donations are requested for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Parsippany IHOP has been very active in donating to local organizations and families.

Parsippany IHOP owners Mo and Sobhy Abdelhadi will be opening up their fourth location early Spring 2018 in Cedar Knolls at the Hanover Crossings. (click here for story) They currently have locations in Elizabeth, Ramsey and Parsippany.

IHOP waiter Daniel Arguelles serving short stacks during National Pancake Day

Martone honored with Distinguished RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award

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Martone honored with Distinguished RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award

PARSIPPANY — RE/MAX Honors Local Agent for Outstanding Business Performance! Andrea Martone, with RE/MAX First choice, has qualified for the distinguished RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award in 2017, which honors successful agents who have earned at least $500,000 in commissions in the past year. In 2017, the Chairman’s Club Award was presented to less than one percent of all active RE/MAX agents.

“It’s a tremendous honor to receive this prestigious award,” said Martone. “As a real estate agent with RE/MAX, I am fully committed to my clients, whether it’s getting the highest offer for my sellers, or helping my buyers negotiate the best deal on their dream home. I am extremely proud of this recognition and it’s an honor to be surrounded by an incredibly supportive team.”

Martone has been serving her community as a real estate agent with RE/MAX for 18 years and has extensive experience in listings, buyers, negotiations, and marketing. Among Martone’s list of achievements, she has earned, Top 1% Of RE/MAX Agents In NJ, NJ Circle Of Excellence® 2000-2017, NJ Distinguished Sales Award®, RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, RE/MAX Hall of Fame member, RE/MAX Platinum Club 2005-2016, and NJ Monthly Five Star Real Estate Agent Award 2010-2017 (voted by the public).

United Nations Day at Northvail Elementary School

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United Nations Day at Northvail Elementary School

PARSIPPANY — Northvail Elementary School recently celebrated United Nations Day. The seven countries represented were China, India divided into Northern and Southern India, Ireland, Egypt, Zimbabwe and Greece. Parents, families and friends hosted exhibits that provided students with information about the history, customs, clothing, entertainment and traditions of their respective countries. The event lasted the entire school day giving each class a designated period of time to circulate throughout the auditorium from country to country. 

The purpose of the event was to cultivate global citizenship in the students. They were encouraged to ask questions and to celebrate cultural differences. It was amazing how engaged, curious and receptive they were to learning about various cultural nuances.

At Northvail, they believe that it is important for the students to learn at a young age about accepting those that are different from them. There is also an underlying message of tolerance and to be respectful of things that are unfamiliar. 

Special thanks to the Northvail parents and friends for volunteering their time and providing us with an opportunity to celebrate all the richness and benefits in being a diverse community.

Randolph Man Charged With Unlawful Possession of Weapons

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Randolph Man Charged With Unlawful Possession of Weapons

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief David Stokoe of the Randolph Township Police Department announce the arrest of Lawrence W. Ball, 60, Randolph, on numerous weapons related charges.

Randolph Township Police made contact with the defendant due to a report of him making obscene gestures towards others. Thereafter, the Randolph Police Department, in conjunction with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Homeland Security Unit, initiated a suspicious person investigation which ultimately led to a search of the defendant’s home where numerous prohibited weapons were located. Specifically, law enforcement officers seized 5 air/pellet guns, 51 daggers, 33 slingshots, and 11 metal knuckles from the defendant.

The defendant was charged on Monday, February 26 with the following offenses: Five counts of second-degree Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon (Air Gun/BB Gun) in violation of J.S.A. 2C:39-7B(1); Three counts of fourth-degree Certain Persons to Have a Weapons (51 daggers, 33 slingshots, 11 metal knuckles) in violation of J.S.A. 2C:39-7A and Three counts of fourth-degree Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices (51 daggers, 33 slingshots, 11 metal knuckles) in violation of J.S.A. 2C:39-3E.

The Defendant is currently lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility in accordance with Criminal Justice Reform.

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.

Get free pancakes at IHOP’s National Pancake Day

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Get free pancakes at IHOP’s National Pancake Day

PARSIPPANY — That’s right. Today is IHOP’s 13th Annual National Pancake Day at Parsippany IHOP, 792 Route 46. Stop in and get a free short stack of pancakes. No purchase necessary.

Get pancakes with a purpose today. As the brand’s signature philanthropic event, IHOP National Pancake Day and all related activities directly benefit charities dedicated to finding cures and eradicating life-threatening diseases that affect children and families, including Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Parsippany’s goal is to raise $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

IHOP waiter Nicolas Lopez serving short stacks during National Pancake Day

There will be members from Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany available to discuss the donation process.

The dine-in only deal is limited to one short stack per person while supplies last. A short stack of three pancakes usually costs $5.79.

According to the statement, the company has raised close to $30 million for youth health, wellness and educational organizations since the first National Pancake Day in 2006. The money raised stays local and benefits thousands of children’s hospitals across the country.

This year, IHOP’s goal is to raise $5 million for children’s hospitals and medical research during its 60 Days of Giving campaign, which runs through March 31.

“For 60 years, IHOP and our franchisees have made it our mission to support the communities we serve,” Rebelez said in the release. “IHOP National Pancake Day is our declaration to pancake lovers everywhere that we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways.”

As part of the 60 day campaign, customers can make a cash contribution at restaurants or add a donation to charity partners on their tab through the end of March.

To help meet the fundraising goal, publicly pledge your support by purchasing a “wall icon” in increments of $1, $5, $20 or $100 through Tuesday. If you buy a $5 icon, you’ll get a coupon for $5 off a $10 or more purchase to use at participating restaurants, the release notes.

IHOP’s goal is to raised $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

“We’re thrilled to have Kiwanis International, an exceptional service organization, back as our official volunteer partner and appreciate all that their Club Members do to support our charity partners and IHOP National Pancake Day,” said Stephanie Peterson, Executive Director, Communications at IHOP.

Donations are requested for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

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 .

 

Prosecutors Office Hosted Opioid Presentation for Healthcare Science Juniors

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Prosecutors Office Hosted Opioid Presentation for Healthcare Science Juniors

MORRIS COUNTY — During the afternoon of Monday, February 26, Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Brad Seabury spoke at the Morris County School of Technology in Denville, to educate the Healthcare Science Juniors on the ongoing Opioid and Heroin epidemic in New Jersey.

These high school juniors are studying to become active members of the healthcare industry. The attending students take college level healthcare courses, to better prepare them for their future endeavors. They are the next generation of doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, the majority of whom will have access to opioids, as well as the power to prescribe these drugs. Accordingly the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury were eager to conduct this presentation, at the request of one of the Healthcare Science Teachers.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury explained how the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is working with local agencies, such as the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and Morris Center for Addiction Recovery Education and Success (CARES) to battle the current epidemic.
Seabury’s presentation covered multiple aspects of the opioid epidemic, including how it impacts the community, what law enforcement is doing to combat the crisis, and the success of the current educational, enforcement, and treatment programs in Morris County.
Even though the majority of people in our community have been affected by the opioid epidemic in some way, there has been a general lack of knowledge about how street opiates have changed over the years. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seabury provided a basic understanding of pharmaceutical opioid drug abuse, how this problem can lead to addiction, how heroin is used, distributed, and priced in Morris County, as well as how Fentanyl has become a major killer of illicit drug users.

Assistant Prosecutor Seabury talked to the students for approximately one hour, then allowed them to ask any questions that they had. Many of the students were interested to further learn about how they can help make an impact on the Opioid and Heroin Epidemic in their future careers. Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp stated, “Providing educational programs to students about to enter the healthcare profession can be a critical component in fighting the current Heroin and Opioid Epidemic. We are grateful to the Morris County School of Technology for inviting us to speak to these future health doctors, nurses, and physical therapists”.

Prosecutor Knapp Announces Investigative Staff Promotions

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Prosecutor Knapp Announces Investigative Staff Promotions

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John Speirs announce four promotions effective on Monday, February 26 to fill vacant Investigative Staff Positions in the Prosecutor’s Office. These vacancies were created by the retirements of Sergeant Christopher Then and Sergeant Matthew Potter.

The following personnel will be promoted and assigned as indicated below:

Chief of Investigations John Spiers (L) with Sergeant Dan Haber

Detective/Supervisor Daniel Haber to Sergeant who will supervise the Fugitive Unit. Sergeant Haber has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since 2003, and received an “Annual Distinguished Achievement Award” in 2008 for excellence of service in the Field of Criminal Investigation.

Chief of Investigations John Spiers (L) with Sergeant Mark Castellano

Detective/Supervisor Mark Castellano to Sergeant who will assume the responsibilities of Training Coordinator/Supervising Firearms Instructor. Sergeant Castellano has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since 2002 and has been assigned to a variety of investigative unit. He has also instructed at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy for the last twelve years.

Detective/Supervisor Thomas Joiner with Prosecutor Fredric Knapp

Detective Thomas Joiner to Detective/Supervisor who will assist in the supervision of the Intelligence/Homeland Security Unit. Detective/Supervisor Joiner has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office since 2009 and has been the President of the Morris County Detectives’ Association since 2016, as well as the Quartermaster of the Morris County Rapid Deployment Team since 2015.

Chief of Investigations John Speirs with Detective/Supervisor Carolina Moreno

Detective Carolina Moreno to Detective/Supervisor who will assist in the supervision of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit. Detective/Supervisor Moreno has been a member of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for eight years and has instructed Sex Crimes Investigations at the Morris and Monmouth County Police Academies, as well as lecturing on this topic to an international delegation from Costa Rica in 2015.

Prosecutor Knapp stated, “Through their everyday performance, each of these individuals has demonstrated the qualities necessary to serve at the next level in the organization.  I am confident that they will ensure that the office continues to be efficient and effective.”

Freeholders to introduce 2018 County Budget on Wednesday

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Freeholders to introduce 2018 County Budget on Wednesday

MORRISTOWN — The Morris County Board of Freeholders will introduce their 2018 county budget at the board’s meeting on Wednesday, February 28 starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room on the fifth floor in the Morris County Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street, Morristown

Freeholder Christine Myers

Freeholders Christine Myers, Kathy DeFillippo, and Deborah Smith, who comprise the board’s budget committee, will be joined by the county’s professional staff at the session, to unveil and outline the proposed fiscal package.

“We have worked hard to ensure that we offer a fiscally responsible 2018 budget, one that adequately finances key programs and services, deals with our responsibility to help our less-fortunate residents, but also looks to set the county us on a long-term path to fiscal stability through strategic planning,” said Deputy Freeholder Director Myers, who chairs the committee.

Key budget documents and financial information, including the 2015, 2016 and 2017 operating and capital budgets, can be found by clicking here.

The board will hold its work session at 4:30 p.m. in the Knox Room on the fifth floor in the Administration Building. Residents should be aware they must go through a first floor security screening process to enter the building.

Pennacchio Amendment to Eliminate $10k Cap on State Property Tax Deduction Blocked

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Pennacchio Amendment to Eliminate $10k Cap on State Property Tax Deduction Blocked

MORRIS COUNTY — A tax relief amendment offered by Senator Joe Pennacchio as a sensible alternative to Governor Phil Murphy’s scheme to mask property taxes as charitable contributions was blocked by the Senate today.

Senator Joseph Pennacchio

“Nobody in New Jersey is happy with the federal limitation of the SALT deduction to $10,000,” said Pennacchio (R-26). “Governor Murphy’s response, however, is a gimmick that is almost certain to be shot down by the IRS. There are more sensible approaches to tax relief that we can and must advance.”

The Governor’s proposal, S-1893, would allow homeowners to contribute to municipal charitable funds as an alternative to making property tax payments.

It’s an attempt to skirt the new $10,000 limit on the federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT).

A number of tax policy experts have warned that the federal deductibility of “donations” made under this scheme are almost certain to be disallowed by the IRS.

Pennacchio attempted to amend S-1893 during Senate debate on the legislation to replace it with a substitute bill incorporating the language of legislation he sponsors, S-413, to permit homeowners to deduct the full amount of their property taxes from their state income tax obligation.

“If we’re claiming the federal limit is bad policy, we should also acknowledge that New Jersey’s identical $10,000 limit on the property tax deduction that we allow state income taxpayers to claim is similarly bad,” said Pennacchio. “Our State cap is something that’s within our power to fix, and we should act to do so. To continue criticizing the federal SALT limitation while doing nothing to address our own limitation would be completely hypocritical.”

The Senate immediately tabled Pennacchio’s effort to amend the legislation.

“It sends the wrong message to our residents for legislators to push a scheme like this to evade federal taxes, especially when we don’t allow charitable contributions be deducted by state income taxpayers,” added Pennacchio. “Our taxpayers deserve real solutions that will cut their tax bills, but all they’ve been offered is a shell game that they are sure to lose.”

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