MORRISTOWN — A day after filing her lawsuit against Morris County Freeholder William “Hank” Lyon, a Morris County judge dismissed on Thursday Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce’s suit against her challenger in the June primary over alleged campaign finance violations. Assignment Judge Stuart Minkowitz, in an order obtained by NJ Advance Media, dismissed the suit for lack of…
Assemblywoman’s suit alleging challenger violated finance laws dismissed
Letter to the editor: Support Hank Lyon for Assembly
Dear Editor:
As a taxpaying resident of the district, I am disgusted by the disregard that his opponent, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, shows for the people she is supposed to represent. She collected an endorsement and a check from NJEA, the notorious teachers’ public union. Despite vocal objections from her constituents, DeCroce backstabbed them by voting for a massive gas tax increase last year, then twisted the dagger by saying that she is “proud” of the vote. She must be equally proud of avoiding her own tax hike as she pays for fuel out of her campaign funds. Between her six-digit public pension and a legislator’s salary, cannot she pay for her own gas?
Hank Lyon is everything BettyLou DeCroce’s is not: young, enthusiastic and conservative. As Freeholder, he actively worked to lower Morris County taxes and debt. To save money, he went as far as eliminating health benefits freeholders – himself including! Lyon brings a conservative vision that is so much needed in Trenton. Despite DeCroce’s dirty attacks, he has waged a clean, issues-based campaign.
I urge all my fellow Republicans to clean the house by voting for Hank Lyon in the June 6 primary.
Maxim Sapozhnikov
Montville
PHHS Key Club joins Kiwanis Club breakfast meeting
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Key Club joined the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 25. Joining the Key Clubbers was Club Advisor Bonnie Sturm. Also pictured with the students is PHHS liaison Davey Willans and Kiwanis Director of Sponsored Youth Ron Orthwein.
Key Club is in international student-led service organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Members participate in various service activities such as raising money for UNICEF, creating care cards for patients at Children’s Specialized Hospital, our Annual Senior Citizen Dinner Theater, and supporting local food banks.
Earlier this month, members of New Jersey District of Key Club International attended the 71st Annual NJ District Key Club Convention in Long Branch. Attendees took part in leadership workshops, learned about fundraising and advocacy, heard from state officers and keynote speaker Ben Nemtin of MTV’s “The Buried Life”, listened to inspiring stories, and met fellow Key Clubbers who shared the same passion for volunteerism.
The 21 Parsippany Hills Key Clubbers who attended DCON this year did an outstanding job of representing PHHS Key Club in undoubtedly the most successful convention ever, placing in various contests and winning the coveted Spirit Stick Award for our division for their display of spirit! Congrats to the distinguished officers award recipients:
President: Asha Patel
Vice‑President: Karoline Xiong
Treasurer: Vishal Mansuria
Secretaries: Crystal Tran and Michael Tran
Bulletin Editors: Tara Srinivasan and Shreya Nair
Historians: Juliana Urbis and Thomas Shweh.
The PHHS Key Club recently attended and was honored for the following awards:
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- First place for non‑digital poster: Karoline Xiong
- First place for club bulletin: Shreya Nair and Tara Srinivasan
- Second Place in the Non‑traditional scrapbook category: Juliana Urbis and Thomas Shweh
- Second place in the Impromptu Essay contest: Tara Kakkaramadam
- Distinguished Lieutenant Governor and Outstanding District Board Member: Vanessa Ting
- Golden Member Award: Tara Kakkaramadam
An additional congratulations to Kaitlin Cirillo for becoming Lieutenant Governor of Division 21.
Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
Driver fails to keep right crashes into parked landscaping trailer
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Everton Scott, Parsippany, was traveling south on Old Chester Road, and failed to keep right, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a parked trailer owned by Cutting Edge Landscaping. Mr. Scott was driving a 2007 Acura RDX which sustained heavy damage to the front driver side of the vehicle. The trailer did not show any visible damage.
Mr. Scott’s Acura was towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Marc Fernandez issued Mr. Scott a summons for Careless Driving and Probationary driver’s license.
Warrior Yoga Event to Support Local Childhood Cancer Warrior
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Sean Ries is a brave 10-year-old warrior, waging a battle against pediatric brain cancer since 2012. After a two-phase surgery under the care of a team of doctors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, Sean has received “active surveillance”, meaning MRIs at MSKCC every three months to watch for any changes. Unfortunately, in February his family received the heartbreaking news that Sean’s cancer has returned, exactly five years after his initial diagnosis.
Sean once again faces surgery at MSKCC with his trusted team of doctors. He also again has the support of the community, who is rallying around Sean and the Ries family through TEAM Sean (Together Everyone Achieves Miracles) and a series of fundraisers this June. Proceeds from the fundraisers will help support Sean and his family with medical expenses as well as donated to the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation, a registered 501(c)3.
Warrior Yoga, the next fundraiser, will be taking place on Sunday, June 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Parsippany PAL at 33 Baldwin Road. Enjoy a night of strength, focus, and relaxation led by Parsippany mom, Ankita Roelofs.
Additionally, participants can shop with local representatives from companies like Thirty-One, Rodan & Fields, Jazzercise, Young Living Essential Oils, Touchstone Crystals, LuLaRue and more. All will be making donations back to TEAMSean.
Registration for the event is $20.00 and can be completed through by clicking here. The event site can also process donations. Contact Ankita Roelofs at Amc927@yahoo.com for additional information.
36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic
PARSIPPANY — For over 35 years the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) has held its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social to benefit the club’s Scholarship and Education Fund.
All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating eighth graders, fifth Grade Reading Awards, a Spelling Bee, Dr. Seuss Birthday events and library donations.
In 2016, thirty-one students were honored by the club, including ten high school seniors who each received a scholarship. In addition, starting this year we will make a significant monetary donation to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Success for Survivors Scholarship which assists those impacted by intimate partner violence pursue higher education.
The event will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at the Knoll Country Club West. The fundraiser includes a social and games or golf and for all attendees; a buffet lunch, Tricky Tray, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes and more!
The fee for the Social and Luncheon is $35.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Cards, Games, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Social and Games start at 10:00 a.m.
The fee for Golfers is $115.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Golf Scramble Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m.
Reservations are needed by June 29.
If you would like attend the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social, please contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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. For club information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here to visit their website; or follow on FaceBook.
Parsippany MOMS Clubs Welcome New Members at Recent Open House
PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Clubs of Parsippany East and West held a joint open house and children’s yoga class at the Parsippany Main Library on May 5. Over thirty children and thirty adults were in attendance, with many of the younger guests participating in a lively yoga class conducted by Ankita Roelofs, herself a former member of the MOMS Club of Parsippany West.
Caregivers were able to connect over refreshments both before and after the class.
The MOMS Clubs of Parsippany East and West are chapters of the International MOMS Club, a non-profit organization focused on Moms Offering Moms Support. Its mission is to offer support and enriching activities to both mothers and their children. Activities include organized family friendly outings; various activity groups for both children and moms; moms’ nights out; and monthly service projects to benefit both children in need and the larger community. Members represent a diverse group and all moms are welcome.
Didn’t make the open house but still want to learn about MOMS Club chapters in Parsippany?
If you live in Parsippany with children who attend or will attend Troy Hills, Lake Hiawatha, Northvail, Knollwood, or Rockaway Meadow schools, email parsippanymomsclubeast@gmail.com or click here.
Those whose children attend or will attend Intervale, Mount Tabor, Lake Parsippany, Eastlake, and Littleton schools should email parsippanymomsclubwest@gmail.com or click here.
Both chapters can also be found on their public Facebook pages.
Letter to the editor: Reader praises Drayer Physical Therapy
Dear Editor:
I am writing this letter based on my experience with Drayer Physical Therapy, which opened recently on New Road in Parsippany.
I began treatment at their Flanders location and transferred to Parsippany when it opened in March, since I live in Parsippany.
The Center Manager, Jonathan Zaid, and his receptionist, Aishath, are absolutely incredible! They are both very warm and make you feel welcome the moment you step in the door. Both Jonathan and Aishath take a personal interest in your life and you know they mean it and are listening when they ask the question, “How are you?”
Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to his patients. He gives out his personal cell phone and makes sure he is available for his patients at all times. I can’t even express how impressive this is as most people these days leave their work at the office, but not him.
You can tell he means it when he says call or text me anytime. A couple of weeks ago, I had severe pain on a Sunday afternoon. My roommate texted Jonathan and he immediately called to speak with me. I advised him of my symptoms and he walked me through different exercises until the pain calmed down. He even checked on me the next day!
Drayer is a special kind of place. I have been to a number of physical therapy facilities over the years but have never been to a place like this. The employees truly care and make a difference! I strongly recommend Drayer Physical Therapy!
Jamie Savage
Three Parsippany students were recognized as outstanding Band members
PARSIPPANY — Three Parsippany students were recognized as outstanding Band members by the Mayo Performing Arts Center for their achievements on the stage.
Trevor Govelitz, Marvin LiGrade, and Mitchell Ryzuk were recognized for their talents. Students are nominated by teachers, and are chosen by MPAC’s theater education department based on “commitment to and excellence in the performing arts.” All students honored are invited to preform at a year-end recital in June.
Trevor Govelitz, a seventh grader at Brooklawn Middle School was nominated by Joseph Stella:
Trevor is a trumpet player in our 7th grade band and also plays trumpet in our jazz band and pit orchestra. He is a leader in his section and is always willing to play solos when asked. In addition to being a fine musician, he is a very friendly and respectful student.
Marvin LiGrade, a seventh grader at Brooklawn Middle School, was also nominated by Joseph Stella:
Marvin is a percussionist in our 7th grade band and was selected by audition to play the drum set part in this year’s pit orchestra for our school musical. He is always receptive to being challenged in his lessons with increasingly more difficult music. He has also done well with learning the many types of percussion instruments including the mallet instruments.
Mitchell Ryzuk, a senior at Parsippany High School was nominated by Gregory Dalakian:
Mitchell has been involved in every single facet of the PHS music program since his freshman year. He has served as the Snare Captain of the Drumline the last two years and the Drumline Section Leader this past year. He has also been our Jazz Band drummer all through high school and has played drum set for every high school and middle school pit orchestra since he was in middle school. Mitchell is a talented musician who always leads by example and gladly gives of his time and efforts in order for our band program to succeed. He is truly an outstanding band member with a true passion for music.
The 2016-2017 Music Student of the Month program is sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation.
Parsippany woman busted for drugs in front of child
PARSIPPANY — Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced the arrest of Janis Giambertone, 41, on a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the East Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief Larry Minda.
On May 11, the East Rutherford Police Department and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that a 12-year-old victim was present while Janis Giambertone possessed and ingested controlled dangerous substances in East Rutherford.
As a result of the investigation, Janis Giambertone was arrested on Thursday, May 18, in East Rutherford, 
and charged with one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a, a third degree crime. After being processed, Janis Giambertone was released pending a first appearance at the Bergen County Central Judicial Court on Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m.
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.