Pepe is looking to be adopted

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Pepe is looking to be adopted

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Pepe ́ is an eight month old Pit mix. He is pocket size and under 40 lbs. Pepe ́ is so adorable and wiggly and loves people. He is playful but not crazy, and gets along with cats. Pepe ́ would do well in any home.

If you are interested in adopting Pepe, visit the Animal Shelter at 1069 Parsippany Boulevard to meet him and fill out an application.

He is up to date on vaccines and has been neutered. If you have another dog, we do require a meet and greet. Adoption fee is $60.00, payable by cash or check.

The shelter is open Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information please call the shelter (973) 263-7083.

CCM Radiography Students Once Again Obtain a 100-Percent Pass Rate

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CCM Radiography Students Once Again Obtain a 100-Percent Pass Rate

MORRIS COUNTY — Radiography students from the Class of 2017 at County College of Morris (CCM) recently obtained a 100-percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) exam.

This is the third time in recent years that CCM Radiography students have gained a 100-percent pass rate. The CCM classes of 2014 and 2012 also had perfect pass rates. The Class of 2017 consisted of 27 Radiography students.

“I’m very proud of our students,” said Denise Vill’Neuve, chair of the Allied Health Department at CCM. “They work very hard. This is not an easy program and many of the students have other commitments they also need to take care of outside of school.”

Radiologic technologists work throughout the healthcare setting to create medical images to aid radiologists and other doctors with diagnosing and treating medical problems. The CCM program consists of one year of general education followed by two full years, including summers, for clinical education.

Ahyanah Mincy uses OnMogul platform to promote women in business

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Ahyanah Mincy uses OnMogul platform to promote women in business
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Ahyanah Mincy

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — When it comes to female empowerment, or encouraging women to take up entrepreneurship, there is no better way than to have an actual woman set an example. Seeing an inspirational woman like Ahyanah Mincy, can certainly work wonders on other women, while reducing the taboo that the business world tends to be dominated by men.

Ahyanah Mincy is a college student from Newark, NJ. She is currently a senior at Saint Peter’s University, and is majoring in Business management. Her passion and enthusiasm for business and entrepreneurship has not been limited to her studies though. In fact, she has become a very popular and influential writer on OnMogul, where she regularly writes articles that mainly focus on the promotion of women in business.

Ahyanah Mincy uses the OnMogul platform to share her views as well as real stories of women who own great businesses. She focuses on the very real fact that despite still being a minority, there are several black women who forego racial and discriminatory thoughts and manage to do very well in their line of business.

In one particular article she wrote, ‘Great Businesses Owned by Black Women’, Ahyanah Mincy writes about numerous black women who excelled in their entrepreneurship skills and who certainly did well in their respective careers. Women like Zondra Wilson, Teana McDonald, LaTonia Taylor, and Emore Campbell, are just exemplary in their business skills. They started innovative businesses and came up with great products and ideas. These women should be an example to all women who may be put off by the discriminatory world we live in. No gender is less than another, and likewise, skin color or nationality does not impede what one can manage to achieve in any way. These women are real examples of all this. Ahyanah Mincy lists their stories and achievements in this article, and she surely does this in a way that leaves an imprint on one’s mind as she fuels her passion and encouragement to women through the way she writes.

Other women who have set an example are mentioned in another article written by Ahyanah Mincy, ‘Successful Black Female Entrepreneurs give advice to young black women’, and there are several other articles which offer real life examples of how several black women excelled in their businesses and careers.

For those women who feel at a disadvantage, or lack the willpower to go out there and make their presence felt in the field of business and entrepreneurship, these articles by Ahyanah Mincy will certainly work wonders in helping them gain the courage that they need, and set out to do it. Reading about women who realized their dreams and put their ideas into good use should be a solid inspiration for other women. The truth is that anyone can do it and women can excel at what they do, just like the women mentioned by Ahyanah Mincy in her articles. Women are just as good as men are, and can actually do even better as they have their personal traits and experiences to further fuel their ideas and truly make it happen.

USciences Students Receive Their Physical Therapy White Coats

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USciences Students Receive Their Physical Therapy White Coats

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — More than 75 students, including three students from Parsippany, in the doctor of physical therapy program at University of the Sciences received a white coat at the 13th Annual Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, September 9. The White Coat Ceremony is an annual rite of passage for students entering the professional phase of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Jinal Patel, a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School; Alisha Shah, a 2014 graduate of Parsippany High School and Shriya Shah, a 2014 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School were among the Parsippany residents honored.

The students now continue on the path to receiving a doctor of physical therapy degree in May 2020.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they by clicking here.

Key Open Space Tract In Parsippany Is Permanently Preserved

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Key Open Space Tract In Parsippany Is Permanently Preserved

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany and Morris County Board of Freeholders are announcing the long-sought acquisition and permanent preservation of the six-acre Puzio Farm, a key natural tract that is vital to the creation of a 35-acre greenway along Knoll Road in the Township.

The Puzio Farm property

This former tree farm is located at 389 Knoll Road in a mostly developed part of the county’s most populous municipality. The Puzio tract connects the Knollwood School to properties already acquired by the Township for open space.

Parsippany has been actively working to expand the greenway along Knoll Road to include Knollwood School, which is on a 17-acre tract, with an additional seven acres of parkland behind it.

“The Puzio family has been in negotiations with Parsippany for more than 20 years. The Puzio Farm is an important property, both historically and from a preservation perspective, and I am proud to say that my administration was able to close the deal,” said Parsippany Mayor James Barberio.

“The County open space grant commitment to the preservation of important open space in Parsippany, helping to fund this project while permitting the Township to leverage its open space fund for other important open space projects,” said Mayor Barberio.

Ownership of the Puzio tract, with its proximity to other municipal open space, creates an opportunity to create for hiking trails, environmental education programs and outdoor classrooms where students could focus on agriculture, the environment and water supply issues.

The site also could accommodate several playing fields, which are in high demand.

The Township, which paid $1.6 million for the property, received a $772,500 grant from the Morris County Open Space Preservation Fund to assist with the purchase.

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Freeholder Christine Myers

“The high quality of life in Morris County is directly connected to the preservation of open space, as well as farmland and historic properties, financed by residents of Parsippany and the entire county through funding specially dedicated for these purposes,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, who is the county governing board’s liaison on open space issues.

“Open spaces in Parsippany and across the county are used to create parks, connect trails, offer recreational opportunities for our residents, and ensure that have green spaces in each of our towns as places to think or breathe,’’ Myers added.

Including the Puzio Farm purchase, Parsippany has received 10 grants from the voter-approved Morris County Open Space Preservation Trust totaling $6.8 million to help preserve 102 acres.

Puzio Farm is one of few remaining natural spaces left in Parsippany and was coveted by developers for potential residential construction. Recently, Parsippany acquired the 130-acre Forge Pond tract, which includes a historic dam and forge site.

Mayor Barberio also negotiated municipal acquisition of some 11 acres of upland slopes and ridgelines along the northern and western boundaries of the Waterview property, preserving the area as open space.

“Despite facing tremendous pressure from developers and the current uncertainty of the affordable housing situation, my administration consistently prioritizes the preservation of historic and open space properties as important and valuable resources for our community,” said Mayor Barberio.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis with a “Blessing of Animals”

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St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis with a “Blessing of Animals”

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Furry, fluffy, feathered, or fuzzy – all are welcome to join the congregation of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m. for the annual blessing of Animals Liturgy celebrating the life of St. Francis who is remembered as having a deep appreciation for all of creation and a special bond with animals.

All God’s creatures are welcome, however for safety concerns, participants are asked to bring their pets leashed or caged.  Following the liturgy, refreshments are provided as an opportunity for people and pets socialize.

To support the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter donations of dog or cat food, paper towels and cleaning supplies are requested.  For more information about Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter click here.

St. Gregory’s is a progressive, inclusive and affirming, community of faith joyfully sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ with all God’s Children, we are located at 480 South Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.  Please call the church at (973) 887-5879 or saintgregoryschurch@gmail.com for additional information.

Synergy Chiropractic collecting donations for Homeless Solutions

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Synergy Chiropractic collecting donations for Homeless Solutions

MORRIS COUNTY — Dr. Patrick Selimo and Synergy Chiropractic is accepting donations for Homeless Solutions of Morristown until October 31.

Homeless Solutions provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to families and individuals. Each year the facility provides homes for 450 people, over 1/3 whom are children. In an effort to help support these families, Synergy Chiropractic is taking up a collection of the following goods which will then be distributed to the Homeless Solutions Facility.

The list of items needed at this time are: Paper towels, toilet paper, twin size blankets (good to new condition), and new pillows. We realize that not everyone has the financial ability to donate but, every little bit helps. If you choose to participate you may drop your goods off at Synergy Chiropractic on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

On behalf of all of the needy families at Homeless Solutions, we at Synergy Chiropractic would like to sincerely thank you for your wonderful thoughtfulness in giving.

Synergy Chiropractic is located at 125 Madison Street, Suite 1, Boonton. For additional information click here. Synergy Chiropractic is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Elks held Solemn Candlelight Memorial in memory of 9/11 victims

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Elks held Solemn Candlelight Memorial in memory of 9/11 victims

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — On September 11, the Parsippany Elks lodge #2078 held a solemn candlelight memorial to honor the memory of all the victims and heroic first responders of 9/11. Twenty members of the lodge attended the vigil. Exalted Ruler Sean Rice lead the group in prayer in remembrance of those lives that were lost that fateful day.

Brianne Partington Enrolls at Lebanon Valley College

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Brianne Partington Enrolls at Lebanon Valley College

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The quiet and serene campus turned quickly to excitement during Move-in Day at Lebanon Valley College. Happy greetings among roommates and staff assisting new families blended with the sounds of coaching whistles on the fields and music rising from the Pride of The Valley Marching Band on the quad.

Brianne Partington, of Mount Tabor, is part of a record 513 first year and transfer students who arrived on campus, and the 466 students in the Class of 2021 make it one of the largest first-year classes in the College’s history. This year’s new students also included 47 transfer students.

Partington, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a degree in music business at The Valley.

“The Class of 2021 found LVC to be a great fit due to their many interests inside and outside the classroom and the knowledge that our faculty, staff, and current students will help them achieve their goals,” said Edwin Wright, vice president of enrollment management.

Frank Newman ’21, from Annapolis, Md., described what brought him to LVC. “As a chemistry major, I find the LVC Chemistry Department very impressive,” said Newman. “The staff and students are helpful and personable. I find them easy to get along with. The first day of orientation made me realize that in addition to getting a great education, students can still enjoy a high quality of life. You can play sports, spend time on your hobbies, and make friends.”

Along with moving into their residence halls, new student orientation also featured the traditional Water Ceremony. Students bring a bottle of water from home and then add it to one of four urns for different geographic areas. Then the water from the urns is added to the pond in the campus Peace Garden to signify the uniting of all students as one class.

A flag raising ceremony welcomed our new international students who hail from nine countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Northern Ireland, France, Thailand, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and Vietnam. They raised their country’s flag, which will fly along campus’ main thoroughfare throughout their years at The Valley.

Move-in day concluded with Opening Convocation in Sorrentino Gymnasium, the same spot the students will be in four years when they celebrate Commencement. LVC President Dr. Lewis Thayne and others welcomed the incoming class and their families, and Student Government president Theresa Messenger ’18 dispensed some advice based on her own experience.

“Today is a day that you’ll want to cherish,” Messenger said. “When I say you should cherish this day and the ones to follow, I mean that some of the most incredible things will happen to you and you won’t realize it until years down the road. You are about to embark on the most transformative journey of your life.”

As they settle into life at The Valley, 40 percent of first-year students will compete on one or more of the College’s 25 NCAA Division III Flying Dutchmen athletic teams. With more than 90 student activities and organizations, students have a variety of options to highlight their talents, such as the Pride of The Valley Marching Band, Wig & Buckle theater productions, Student Government, or running the College’s VALE music label.

In his Convocation remarks, President Thayne told students a bright future awaits them and the College is committed to their success. “To each and every one of you, you earned your place in this class,” he said. “We see your talents, your interests, and your potential. We know that every one of you has something valuable to contribute to the LVC community and, after graduation, to the world Everyone here-trustees, faculty, staff, upper class students, and alumni-we are all here to help you succeed in whatever way we can.”

Class of 2021 Profile

53% women, 47% men

15% identify as African/African American, Latina, Asian, and Native American

16 states and Washington, D.C.

9 valedictorians/salutatorians

Popular programs: physical therapy, actuarial science, biology, business, and early childhood education

3.65 average high school grade-point average

Parsippany Express Cross Country September 17 Race Results

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Parsippany Express Cross Country September 17 Race Results

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany Express Cross Country (PECC) runners proved their versatility during week two. Cross country running is a sport that embraces the changing seasons, and the runners on this team proved their merit, braving increasing humidity and a muddy path. In fact, despite Mother Nature’s challenges, 28 runners achieved personal best times!

In all, 55 PECC team members raced this past Sunday, in the 18 team strong Lakeland Junior Cross Country League that meets weekly at Morris County’s Central Park. Parsippany boasted 6 Top-20 finishers, and set a new PECC record, as 4 runners made the league’s weekly top 10.

The results below include: Runner, Place, Mile Pace, Final Time

Girls 13/14

6 Hoffman, Amanda 13:07.89
23 Kondru, Sneha 15:40.59
25 Vavilala, Saanvi 15:53.95
28 Zhang, Stephanie 16:51.11

Boys 13/14

43 Hoffman, Justin 13:34.39
72 Cukrow, Brandon 16:31.77

Girls 11/12 2977 Meter Run

36 Sisco, Riley 8:17.1 15:19.48 (Personal Best time by 0.26!)
39 Galarza, Leila 8:19.6 15:24.03 (14:43.69 week 1)
49 Sadowski, Anya 8:54.1 16:27.85 (15:33.29 week 1)
78 Marsh, Rebekah No time

Boys 11/12 2977 Meter Run

10 Mullan, Albin 6:41.5 12:22.72 (Personal Best by 26 seconds!)
40 Barbrack, Gavin 7:36.7 14:04.83 (13:34.80 week 1)
63 Varughese, Nate 8:38.6 15:59.21 (Personal Best by 65 seconds)
68 Gajjar, Ishan 8:44.1 16:09.50 (Personal Best by by 12 seconds)
74 Leander, Zach 9:00.2 16:39.26 (15:34.22 week 1)
77 Chidella, Anish 9:02.6 16:43.64
81 DeMarco, Dominick 9:04.2 16:46.52 (16:38.06 week 1)
94 Liu, Larry 9:59.5 18:28.9 (Personal Best by by 91 seconds)
96 Tracey, Frankie 10:10.7 18:49.58 (18:01.54 week 1)
112 Parlapall, Tanish 11:45.7 21:45.27 (20:19.42 week 1)

Boys team placed 9th with 180 points. Team time 1:15.15.52

Girls 9/10 2027 meter run

4 Chebishev, Kira 6:54.5 8:42.04 (Personal Best by 11 seconds)
14 Richardson, Madison 7:18.7 9:12.55 (Personal Best by by 10 seconds)
22 Duffy, Elizabeth 7:28.9 9:25.33 (Personal Best by 20 seconds)
37 Metz, Meghan 7:53.7 9:56.61 (Personal Best by by 20 seconds)
51 Sisco, Callie 8:16.8 10:25.74 (10:23.51 week 1)
62 Harmon, Madeline 8:30.7 10:43.20
74 Voto, Elaina 8:51.8 11:09.71 (Personal Best by by 7 seconds)
79 Henderson, Zoe 9:02.3 11:23.02 (Personal Best by 11 seconds)
82 Pierce, Kelly 9:10.6 11:33.39 (Personal Best by by 81 seconds)
85 Wheelock, Jillian 9:26.7 11:53.77
86 Maroldi, Carina 9:30.2 11:58.16 (11:47 week 1)
103 Negi, Shreeya 10:09.5 12:47.58 (Personal Best by 13 seconds

Girls team placed third with 95 points and a new team record time of 47:42.27

Boys 9/10 2027 meter run

9 Rhinesmith, Tyler 6:40.4 8:24.20 (Personal Best by 35 seconds)
25 Duffy, William 7:03.9 8:53.85 (Personal Best by 45 seconds)
26 Metz, Brian 7:08.4 8:59.55 (Personal Best by 2 seconds)
32 Becher, Christopher 7:13.9 9:06.49 (Personal Best by 36 seconds)
74 Kosovich, Mason 8:21.7 10:31.82 (10:00.74 week 1)
86 Parlapall, Pranav 9:01.0 11:21.29 (Personal Best by 31 seconds)
101 Neito, Alec 9:50.0 12:23.12 (12:20.95 week 1)
105 Masaldan, Aryan 10:42.6 13:29.26 (Personal Best by by 5 seconds)
106 Rhodes, Silas 10:43.3 13:30.14 (13:21.06 week 1)
107 Naik, Ishaan 10:44.1 13:31.15 (Personal Best by by 29 seconds)
113 Rigor, Ryan 11:59.0 15:05.49 (14:25.11 week 1)

Boys team placed 5th with 127 points one point behind Long Valley and 4 points ahead of Randolph. There team time of 45:45.91 beat their time last week by 6 minutes and 7 seconds.

Girls 7/8 1561 Meter Run

20 Vavilala, Eesha 8:05.4 7:50.76 (7:47.49 week 1)
24 Thormann, Kaylee Ann 8:09.1 7:54.38 (Personal Best by 8 seconds)
42 Vavilala, Medha 9:10.5 8:53.97 (8:42.39 week 1)
44 Mullan, Anina 9:13.9 8:57.26 (Personal Best by 38 seconds)
53 Duff, Ciera 9:30.7 9:13.54 (9:02.04 week 1)
66 Gaviria, Clara 11:16.0 10:55.68 (10:52.77 week 1)

Girls team placed 5th with 93 points. Their team time of 42.49.91 is a new team record.

Boys 7/8 1561 Meter Run

14 Kosovich, Chase 7:30.2 7:16.67 (7:09.28 week 1)
21 Kaplan, Tyler 7:46.3 7:32.22
32 Whelan, Desmond 8:20.3 8:05.20 (Personal Best by by 28 seconds)
42 Kondru, Sohan 8:49.6 8:33.64 (Personal Best by 19 seconds
69 Novitskie, Frankie 10:33.0 10:13.95 (9:08.25 week 1)
72 Kulkami, Vihaan 10:48.8 10:29.26 (Personal Best by 20 seconds)

Boys team placed 6th with 154 points only 4 points behind Madison. Their team time of 41:41.68 is a new team record.

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