Donate to Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance

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Donate to Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance

PARSIPPANY — Hello! My name is Alivia Mercuro and I am a student of Parsippany High School and an advocate for the Students of the Year campaign under Alivia’s Alliance.

I have always been a lover of community service and helping others, and this time I am taking it to a whole other level. I am reaching out to YOU to be a part of the change in the world of blood cancers and blood cancer awareness through donations. Click here to donate.

The goal of this campaign is to raise as much money as possible in seven weeks to go directly towards Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and bettering the lives of patients of all ages with blood cancer. Blood cancer related illness the number one cause of cancer related death in children. As a supporter of my campaign, you will be a part in the end of suffering for the end of suffering for the hundreds of end of suffering for the hundreds of thousands of people diagnosed with blood related cancer.

Donating towards Alivia’s Alliance will ensure important research funded by LLS and will, without doubt, SAVE A LIFE!

If any local business is interested in buying an advertisement in the Finale Program (a lot of the candidates and families are from the North Jersey area) Click here for the commitment form, they can also donate directly to Alivia’s page.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. 

Hating Tom Brady? Who Will Be Able To Argue?  

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Hating Tom Brady? Who Will Be Able To Argue?  

Millions of Americans will be glued to the television Sunday, February 4 to watch the 52 Super Bowl. Millions of Americans will not be watching for various reasons. Some are not interested in football. Some will have something else better to do. Others are sick and tired of the National Football League. Others are disappointed in multi-million dollar players kneeling during the National Anthem.

Millions will be watching to see if Tom Brady can win his sixth Super Bowl ring. Millions more will be watching hoping with every play that the Philadelphia Eagles will eke out a win against Brady and the New England Patriots.

It seems that the majority of American football fans are weary of Brady and the Patriots winning Super Bowls and are more than ready to see someone else walk out with the victory. However with Brady and the Patriots, you can never count them out of the game until the game is over. Brady knows how to lead a team out of a hole and back to victory.

Last year I was cruising through Super Bowl 51 thinking the Atlanta Falcons had the game won. At one point the Falcons had a 25-point lead! Midway through the third quarter Brady and the Patriots trailed 28 – 3 and looked defeated, but came back and won the game 34 – 28 stunning the sport’s world.

Typically Americans root for the underdogs.  We love to see the mighty fall. We often resent and even hate successful people. Thus, the Patriots and Brady won’t have the majority of Americans rooting for them Sunday and Brady will probably be the most hated player on the field.

But why would any of us hate Tom Brady? What do we want from this guy? Do we want him to be a loser? He’s not a loser. The idea behind playing sports is to do your best and help your team win the game. Tom Brady does his best and leads his team to championships. New England fans love him.  Brady is a 40-year-old sports super hero.  After all these years he has seemingly escaped major injuries or brain trauma.   It is remarkable that he has kept his brain intact.  Although with football, traumatic injuries are sometimes revealed years down the road.  Brady is a good-looking guy, with a model wife and beautiful little girl.  Do we hate this about Brady? Why would we? Often we hate people because they are in a stage or state of life that we can’t obtain. Or, at one time we might have envisioned ourselves in such a role or dream-like life and it didn’t work out for us.

Brady showed the kind of guy he is with his response on a routine WEEI radio interview on Boston radio to announcer Alex Reiner calling Brady’s 5-year-old daughter an “annoying little pissant.”  Brady responded by saying, “I’ve tried to come on this show for many years and showed you guys a lot of respect. I’ve always tried to come on and do a good job for you guys, so it’s very disappointing when you hear that, certainly – with my daughter or any child, they certainly don’t deserve that.”  Brady ended the interview saying, “I’ll obviously evaluate whether I want to come on this show again, so I really don’t have much to say this morning.  So maybe I’ll speak with you guys some other time.”  Reimer and his radio co-host were discussing “Tom vs. Time” the documentary series about Brady that premiered on Facebook last week.  Reimer said, “All right, I thought the first scene was so staged, where Brady’s like in the kitchen, this kid’s being an annoying little pissant…”

Reimer has been suspended indefinitely and Brady taking the high road said that he hoped the radio personality would not be fired.

Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl starts. His record is five wins and two loses.

His two-year $41 million dollar contract is an annual average of $20.5 million, which makes him the 12th highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. He has thrown for 66,159 yards and 488 touchdowns.  He is already considered one of the best to ever play in the National Football League.  Winning Sunday will solidify Brady as the best to ever play the game putting him in the ranks of sports super star legends such as Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Mohammed Ali, Jack Nicklaus and others.

Winning will probably gain Brady a few more haters but history won’t care much about the stats of how many people rooted against Brady. If Brady wins his sixth Lombardi Trophy, history will be all about the greatest who ever played the game and who will be able to argue?

Sources: Recent Television Reports, Google: Tom Brady’s Stats, SBNation.com, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post<

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Friends of the Library Mid-Winter Bag Sale

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Friends of the Library Mid-Winter Bag Sale

PARSIPPANY — Stock up on winter reading and more at the Friends of the Parsippany Library’s Mid-Winter Bag Sale running Saturday, February 3 through Friday, February 24 during library hours.   The bag sale will be held at the Main Library, 449 Halsey Road.

Choose from an extensive collection of both fiction and non-fiction books in excellent condition, many in hardcover.  Among the pre-sorted categories are:  history, cooking, graphic novels, children’s books, reference, travel, and more.  DVDs, CDs, and mixed media are also available for purchase. 

 Dealers are welcome and there are no buyer restrictions.  Stock is replenished daily so be sure to visit again for new selections.  At just $6.00 per bag (provided) and with proceeds going to benefit the library’s purchase of new materials for collections, it’s guilt-free shopping at its best.  

While you’re in the area, be sure to visit the Friends’ Book Nook, open Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road. 

Baadal Vachhani recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List

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Baadal Vachhani recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Baadal Vachhani, a 2015 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, was recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pa., approximately 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. A member of the Centennial Conference, Muhlenberg competes in 22 varsity sports.

Gus wants to have a family to call his own

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Gus wants to have a family to call his own

PARSIPPANY — Meet Gus! He is an eight-month-old male Chihuahua Boston Terrier mix. He absolutely LOVES people! He seeks attention and enjoys being held. He makes the perfect lap dog. Once he is fully grown, he will only be about twelve pounds.

Gus would love nothing more than to snuggle up with you on the couch! He is mellow but also enjoys playing with toys. Gus would prefer to be the only pet in the household but has been able to get along with a calm female dog. He also prefers a home without children.

Gus is pad trained, sleeps through the night, and walks on leash. He is a fun-loving guy who wants to nap curled up near a window all day long.

He was found as a stray in the streets of Paterson, lost with nowhere to go. He never knew the good things in life until he was saved. He can’t wait to have a family to call his own!

If you are interested in adopting Gus, please fill out an application by clicking here. Due to the large number of puppy applications  received, they will only be processing applications after a $25.00 donation is made. Wise Animal Rescue us a volunteer-based group and want to ensure that all applicants are as serious about the adoption process as we are.

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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.

Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.

Adoption fees range from about $200 to $500. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.

Morris County Dems: Mikie Sherrill is our candidate

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Morris County Dems: Mikie Sherrill is our candidate
Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen

MORRIS COUNTY —  After more than two decades of service to the 11th Congressional District, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen has announced today that he will not run for reelection this year. Congressman Frelinghuysen dedicated his life to serving his constituents and his country, and for that we should all be grateful. We thank him for his service both as a member of our military and for the many decades he spent in the state legislature and congress.

For years, he represented this district in Washington as a moderate Republican, but as the Republican party moved further to the right and as he ascended in leadership, so did he. Over the past few years, Congressman Frelinghuysen seems to have given up representing his constituents, and chosen instead to represent the far-right Republican Party, led by Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump.

The brand of Republican politics championed by President Trump and many other leaders in the Republican party has worked to drive out moderates like Congressman Frelinghuysen, and to weaken their own party.

With Frelinghuysen out of the running, it is time for Morris County Democrats to elect a candidate who can truly represent the changing 11th District and not just the far right and President Trump.

Mikie Sherrill is proving that she is exactly what our district needs. As a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, Sherrill has a wealth of experience that makes her an exceptional candidate to represent our district. Since she entered the race in early 2017, she visited constituents all over the district, while Congressman Frelinghuysen hid from them. She will be a moderate voice for a moderate district, but also hold Donald Trump and the far right accountable for their actions.

Over the past three years alone, the Morris County Democratic Committee has picked up 20 municipal seats without losing any of our previously held seats. This year, the Democratic Party is stronger than ever before. We are ready to pick up even more municipal seats in 2018, and they are looking forward to picking up the 11th Congressional seat this November.

Powerful Jersey Republican Frelinghuysen retiring

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Powerful Jersey Republican Frelinghuysen retiring

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, both the most powerful and endangered member of the New Jersey congressional delegation, announced Monday that he would not seek re-election. Frelinghuysen, R-11th Dist., gave no reason for retiring. He joins Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd Dist., as New Jersey lawmakers not seeking another term in the House. Both were elected in…

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Cub Scouts Pack 142 Pinewood Derby Race winners

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Cub Scouts Pack 142 Pinewood Derby Race winners

PARSIPPANY — Pack 142 held the Pinewood Derby races on Friday, January 26 at the Littleton Elementary School.

Cub Scouts have been building and racing Pinewood Derby® cars since 1953. Partnered with a parent or adult mentor, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars.

They begin by choosing a car design, then carve it out and detail it with paint, decals and other accessories, and perfect strategies to compete in their pack’s own Pinewood Derby. It’s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity and sportsmanship – all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories to share with fellow racers young and old.

Mayor Michael Soriano releases the cars in the first race

A Pinewood Derby car can reach a speed of nearly 20 mph, and if a derby car and track was enlarged to the size of a real automobile the car would be speeding at more than 200 mph!

The finalists were, first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3. These finalists will move on to the finals.

The finalists: first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3 with Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Mayor Michael Soriano tying the neckerchief on First Place winner Andrew Nicolas

The first race was the Lion, Den 7: First Place winner was Graeson Bonugli and Second Place winner was Padraig Beadle.

Mayor Michael Soriano, Graeson Bonugli, Padraig Beadle and Scoutmaster Troy Adams

The next race was the Tiger, Den 2: First Place winner was Jack Chazen, Second Place winner was Ronav Sinha and Third Place winner was Benjamin Ferrante. Landon Drozdienski came in fourth place.

Landon Drozdienski, Mayor Michael Soriano, Ronav Sinha, Jack Chazen, Benjamin Ferrante, Scoutmaster Troy Adams and Eleanor Soriano

The next race was the Wolf, Den 4: First Place winner was Brendan Frade, Second Place winner was Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner was Gregory Ferrante.

First Place winner Brendan Frade, Second Place winner Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner Gregory Ferrante with Mayor Michael Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy Adams

The next race was the Bear, Den 3: First Place winner was Aidan Kane, Second Place winner was Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner was Krish Shah.

First Place winner Aidan Kane, Second Place winner Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner Krish Shah with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano

The next race was the Weblos, Den 1: First Place winner was Andrew Nicolas, Second Place winner was  Shrikar Subramanian and Third Place winner was Ethan Adams.

Mayor Michael Soriano with Shrikar Subramanian, Andrew Nicolas and Ethan Adams

The final race was the Arrow of Light, Den 6: First Place winner was Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner was William Shoemaker and Third Place winner was Aryan Masaldan.

First Place winner Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner William Shoemaker and Third Place winner Aryan Masaldan with Scoutmaster Troy Adam, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Principal Choice Awards: Principal Michele Hoffman with Mayor Michael Soriano, Eleanor Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy Adams
The volunteers
The Siblings Race: First Place Nicholas Ferrante, Second Place Jacob Nicholas and Third Place Hanna Chazen; Pictured with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
Members of Boy Scout Troop 173 also volunteered

The first Pinewood Derby® was run in Southern California in 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280C at the Manhattan Beach Scout House, where Cubmaster Don Murphy introduced the idea to his pack. The derby was publicized in Boys’ Life magazine in October 1954 and was an instant hit. The rules set out for the very first race still stand today: “The derby is run in heats – two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.”

Summing it up nicely, the Pinewood Derby’s creator Cubmaster Donald Murphy said, “I wanted to devise a wholesome constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition.” Today the Pinewood Derby®  stays close to its roots, giving Cub Scouts an excellent way to learn about craftsmanship, sportsmanship and respect for others through friendly competition.

The trophies

Heart Transplant Roundtable meeting

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Heart Transplant Roundtable meeting
Dr. Marc Goldschmidt

PARSIPPANY — February is American Heart Month and the Morris County Organ Transplant Group is holding a special “Heart Transplant Roundtable” meeting. This roundtable will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Station, 3339 Route 46.

Five group members who had heart transplants will be joined by Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success and LVAD program at Morristown Medical Center, to discuss their transplant experiences.

The Morris County Transplant Group is an official regional group of the NJ Sharing Network, NJ’s organ procurement agency.

This transplant group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.  The March meeting is on March 7.  

Contact Nick for more information at (973) 984-6966 or mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com.

Par-Troy West Little League Registration Open

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Par-Troy West Little League Registration Open

PARSIPPANY — Registration is now open for Par-Troy West Little League for Spring Baseball and Softball.

Registration open for Ages 4 – 16. To determine age for softball use age as of December 31, 2017 and for Baseball use age as of August 31, 2018.

Cost for first child is $85.00, second child $135.00, third child $165.00 and $10.00 for each additional child.  Plus there is a candy fundraiser fee per child, and a $100.00 workbond per family.

Eligible requirements are based on your home address in one of the following school districts: Littleton Elementary, Mt. Tabor Elementary, Eastlake Elementary, Lake Parsippany Elementary, Intervale Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School and Parsippany Hills High School.

Register online by clicking here. Teams are generally formed in early March.

For additional questions, please email volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com

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