Special Program Featuring NJ Sharing Network CEO Joe Roth

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Special Program Featuring NJ Sharing Network CEO Joe Roth

PARSIPPANY — Members of the Morris County Multi-Organ Transplant Group held a special meeting on March 8 with guest speaker Joe Roth, New Jersey Sharing Network CEO.  Mr. Roth spoke about the organization’s  2016 accomplishments.

Organ transplantation is a vital lifesaving tool.  Over 118,000 men and women across the country are on the organ donor wait list according to the United Network for Organ Sharing.

Mr. Roth spoke about advancements in organ transplantation and statistics on donation, transplants performed.  2016 was a record breaking year for NJ Sharing Network as NJSN celebrates its 30th anniversary. During 2016, NJSN helped make 613 organ transplants possible, broken down into 138 liver, 24 pancreas, 299 kidney, 70 heart and 82 lung transplants. This represents a 15% increase from 2015 figures.

Members of the MCMOTG have had kidney, heart, liver, lung, pancreas and tissue/bone transplants, are on the wait list, have donated as well as family.  Members live in Parsippany, Morristown, Morris Township, Boonton, Denville, Chatham and Lake Hopatcong.

The group’s next meeting is Wednesday, May 3 in the Community Room in the Parsippany Police Complex.

For more information on the Morris County Transplant Group contact Nick at (973) 984-6966 or e-mail mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com or the NJ Sharing Network: njsharingnetwork.org or call (908) 516-5400.

A Magical Day for Families at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
A Magical Day for Families at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

MORRIS COUNTY — Fairy Day is a day for fairies, magic, and wishes to come true. On this magical day, the young and young-at-heart embrace the possibilities of the unknown, and believe in fairies. For centuries, fairies have been an important part of culture and legend, and in all of the ancient legends, these mythological creatures are described as intelligent, mischievous, and magical. Mortals don’t often see fairies because of the division between our world and their world, but it is believed that by creating special fairies houses, we can draw them into our world.

On Sunday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m., The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township hosts its annual Fairy Day for fairy believers to design and build their own fairy houses to welcome these wee folks into the garden. After all, these tiny spirits need shelter during their stay!

Upon arrival, you are escorted by a winged helper to a reserved site along the garden paths where you can craft a unique and personalized mini-fairy home. While you are expressing your creativity building a unique fairy-home, take a break and enjoy a free lemonade and a tasty snack, or make a fairy-themed craft to take home. You can also decorate your own tiny fairy boat to float on the water, play games on the lawn, and hunt for hidden fairy doors in the gardens to win a prize.  Join in the fun as traditional maypole dancers lead you through this age-old ritual.

All building supplies, including bark, branches, lichens, mosses, feathers, stones, and leaves are provided. If you prefer, bring your own building supplies, as long as they are all natural. Fairies shun manmade materials.

At 3:00 p.m., when all the houses are completed, join in a colorful, musical procession around the gardens to marvel at the finished projects. Wear your own fairy finery, if you like! 

If you would like to see the finished creations, but are unable to attend Fairy Day, don’t worry!  All the houses will be on display for the month of July for you to enjoy. Visit the Haggerty Education Center for a map of the sites.

A limited number of fairy house sites are available for Fairy Day, and there is a fee of $30.00 per fairy house, which includes all materials, activities, and refreshments. Preregistration is required. To see photos of previous fairy houses or to get ideas for your own house, or for more information or register, visit arboretumfriends.org.

Looking for more fairy-themed fun? Participate in a special Family Photo Scavenger Hunt during the month of July and search the gardens for hidden fairy doors. Take photos of all the doors with your camera or phone, and return to the center to claim your prize. These hunts take place every Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $10.00 per family. No registration is needed for Family Photo Scavenger Hunt.

           

The Best of the Best of Student Artwork on Display at CCM

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
The Best of the Best of Student Artwork on Display at CCM

RANDOLPH  — The County College of Morris (CCM) Art and Design Gallery once again will be hosting “The Best of the Best Student Exhibition” in May.

The annual exhibition provides an opportunity for the community to view artwork produced by CCM students during the course of an academic year. About 30 student pieces will be on display, representing each area of the CCM Department of Art and Design: design, fine art, graphic design and photography.

The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, runs May 5 to May 26. The Art and Design Gallery hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8:00 p.m., Fridays noon to 4:00 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Two men arrested on armed robbery charges

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Two men arrested on armed robbery charges

LONG VALLEY — Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a February armed robbery of a convenience store in Long Hill Township, according to Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Long Hill Township Police Chief Michael Mazzeo.

The arrest of suspects, Frank E. Kline, 52, and David B. Domanski, 53, both of Washington Township, Warren County, was announced by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The men are also suspected of an armed robbery that occurred March 26 at Krauszer’s Food Store on Stirling Road in Warren Township, Somerset County.

The robbery in Long Hill occurred at about 8:20 p.m. on February 25 at the Country Farms convenience store on Division Avenue in the Millington section of the township. An investigation revealed that a white male entered the store, pointed a handgun towards the clerk, demanded money, and discharged one round in the direction of the clerk. The clerk turned over a sum of money and the suspect immediately fled on foot. There were no injuries reported.     

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the prosecutor’s Major Crime Unit, the Long Hill Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office,  the Warren Township Police Department and the Washington Township (Warren) Police Department worked together to identify Kline and Domanski as suspects in the armed robberies.

Both men were arrested and charged with one count of first degree Robbery and one count of Conspiracy.  Kline also faces two additional counts for second degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes.  Both defendants were lodged in the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Despite these accusations, the defendants are presumed innocent unless. or until, proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200 or the Long Hill Township Police Department at (908) 647-1800.

Distracted Driver Hits Tree; Charged with DWI

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Distracted Driver Hits Tree; Charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Raoul Selikson, 58,  was driving a 1999 Green Toyota Camry, traveling North on Baldwin Road in the right turn lane.

He had a green signal and continued North through the intersection of Baldwin Road and Vail Road and failed to make a right turn, traveling through the intersection and striking the curb in front of 540 Vail Road. The vehicle continued over curb leaving the roadway into a landscaped area of property at 540 Vail Road, crashing over a small shrub, and striking a tree where it came to uncontrolled rest.

Mr. Selikson stated he was distracted looking at his radio changing the channel and did not realize he was traveling off the road till he struck the tree. Two witnesses observed the vehicle traveling north on Baldwin Road enter the intersection at a green light and drive through the intersection, failing to turn right, run off the roadway onto the property of 540 Vail Road and crash into a tree.

Both witnesses stated the driver appeared disoriented when they first approached.

Parsippany Patrolman Arthur Ohlsenn determined the crash was caused by Selikson not paying attention, distracted driving, and use of Controlled Dangerous Substance.

The vehicle was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

He was issued a summons for 39:4-50 and 39:4-50(G)(1).

New Jersey Statue defines 39:4-50: Driving while intoxicated. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant’s blood or permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant’s blood.

39:4-50(G)(1) Driving with intoxicated on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;

A court date to appear in Parsippany Municipal Court was set.

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.

Diversity in Parsippany Makes us a Better Community

Letters to the Editor
-
0
Diversity in Parsippany Makes us a Better Community

This article was submitted by resident Gordon Meth.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills is situated in one of the most enviable counties in the Country – Morris County. Morris County has the 8th highest median household income of the 3,144 counties and equivalents in the United States.

Violent crime in Morris County is in the bottom 15th percentile of the Country, and is among the lowest in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In terms of educational attainment, approximately 51% of the County population aged 25 or older has a bachelor’s degree or higher, and this is the 40th highest for a county in the United States.

Sixteen (16) of the top 100 New Jersey public high schools according to Niche.com are located in Morris County (Parsippany High School is ranked 61 in the state and ninth in Morris County.  Parsippany Hills High School is ranked 69 in the state and tenth in Morris County.  Both schools are in the top 5% of public high schools nationwide). Median home value for Morris County is the second highest in New Jersey, and 36th in the Country. In exchange for this, Morris County has the eighth highest median property taxes in the Country.

With a population of nearly 54,000 people, Parsippany-Troy Hills is the largest municipality in Morris County by a factor of nearly two. Parsippany-Troy Hills contains nearly 11% of Morris County’s population. Money Magazine ranks Parsippany-Troy Hills the fifth best small city in the United States to live in (although given the criteria of having a population of 50,000-300,000, Parsippany-Troy Hills is the only Morris County municipality given consideration, and is one of only 35 New Jersey municipalities that are given consideration). In terms of educational attainment, approximately 53% of Parsippany-Troy Hills population aged 25 or older has a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 22% having graduate or professional degrees.  This is slightly higher than the overall for Morris County.  Median family income is nearly $90,000 per year, which is less than the $100,000 per year median family income for Morris County.

Parsippany-Troy Hills has only six elected officials (an elected mayor and five council persons), whereas every other Morris County municipality has 5-12 elected officials.  In total, there are 259 municipal elected officials in Morris County.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has the lowest number of elected officials per capita by a factor of 2-39.  Two-thirds of Morris County municipalities have elected mayors, and Parsippany-Troy Hills has the only full time mayor.  Six Morris County municipalities have ward systems.  The opposite extreme of Parsippany-Troy Hills is Rockaway Township, which has and elected mayor, an 11 member council, a ward system, and a population slightly less than 25,000.

A total of nearly 19,000 Parsippany-Troy Hills residents, or 35%, are foreign born (including myself, as I was born in Canada).  Nearly 11,000 of these residents are naturalized citizens, and over 10,500 of these residents can vote.   This ratio of foreign-born population is approximately the same as New York City.  In Morris County, only Dover has a higher proportion of foreign-born population, with nearly 50% being foreign-born.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has approximately 20% of Morris County’s foreign-born population.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has the 19th highest number of foreign born persons by municipality in New Jersey.    One of the key factors of the high ranking of our high schools is an A- rating for diversity.  The ethnic makeup of Parsippany-Troy Hills foreign born population is 45% Asian Indian, 17% white alone, non-Hispanic, 13% Chinese, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5% other Asian, and 10% other or multi-race.  A total of 62% of the foreign-born population 25 and over in Parsippany-Troy Hills have bachelor degrees or higher, versus 46% for natural born residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills 25 and over.  Nearly half of these foreign born persons have graduate or professional degrees, versus only about a third of the natural born residents.  The foreign-born population has median earnings approximately $6,000 more per year than natural born residents.  The unemployment rate of foreign-born population in Parsippany-Troy Hills is 3.7%, versus 5.0% for natural born residents.  Consequently, foreign-born residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills raise our overall development as a community.

 

 

 

 

Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Over $263,000 For Make-A-Wish®

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Over $263,000 For Make-A-Wish®

PARSIPPANY — Make-A-Wish® New Jersey and 52 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in North and Central New Jersey joined forces this March during the 7th Annual “Month of Giving”. The month-long campaign raised an astounding $263,749 for Make-A-Wish New Jersey, whose mission is to grant the wishes of local children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Jersey Mike’s has a location at 317 Smith Road.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey Staff Visits Jersey Mikes Locations During Month of Giving Campaign

Additional funds were raised for other Make-A-Wish chapters at 95 Jersey Mike’s locations around the country, resulting in a $434,610 contribution to Make-A-Wish nationwide. Overall, Jersey Mike’s raised over $5.5 million during the month for nearly 150 charities from coast-to-coast.

“I would like to thank our extraordinary customers, franchise owners, team members and charity partners who helped us raise the most ever during Jersey Mike’s 7th Annual Month of Giving in March,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO. “Our mission statement has always been focused on making a difference in people’s lives.”

Make-A-Wish New Jersey kicked off the “Month of Giving” on March 1st by lighting up its magical and whimsical wish-granting facility, the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, home of Make-A-Wish New Jersey, in red and blue – Jersey Mike’s official colors. Jersey Mike’s Subs customers were encouraged to make a donation at their local restaurants throughout the month, culminating with a special event on March 29 – Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” – when 52 local Jersey Mike’s restaurants donated 100 percent of the day’s sales to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.

“Now in our fourth decade in New Jersey, we have long known that a wish experience is nothing short of life-changing for a child with a life-threatening medical condition,” commented Tom Weatherall, President & Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish New Jersey.  “We pick up where science and medicine leave off, and can be just as important as their treatment protocols.  We’ve witnessed  – thousands upon thousands of times – the hope, strength and joy a wish gives a child, and the difference it can make in their lives and their family’s lives. The entire team at Jersey Mike’s Subs, and their loyal patrons, have shown us that they, too, believe in the power of a wish, and we are deeply humbled by the success of the 2017 “Month – and Day of – Giving. On behalf of our team, but mostly the children we serve all across New Jersey, thank you Jersey Mike’s Subs!”

Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted over 9,000 wishes in its 34-year-history – 483 last year alone. With a goal of granting well over 500 wishes this year, the generous support of corporations like Jersey Mike’s is critical to the organization’s continued success. Through their $263,000 donation, approximately 25 more New Jersey children with life-threatening medical conditions will experience a wish-come-true in the coming months.

On May 11, Make-A-Wish New Jersey will host a “Day of Gratitude” at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, inviting Jersey Mike’s leadership and local wish kids alike, to celebrate the success of the “Month of Giving” and to honor and thank Jersey Mike’s for their support.

For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey, click here.

 

Kaitlyn Partington Inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Kaitlyn Partington Inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon
Kaitlyn Partington

PARSIPPANY — Kaitlyn Partington of Mount Tabor, was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the College’s honor society celebrating academic achievement and volunteer service. Partington, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in business administration and digital communications.

Phi Alpha Epsilon, the College’s honor society that recognizes academic achievement and service to others, inducts its new members each spring.

To be eligible for this award, students must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.6, complete at least 24 credits of Constellation LVC coursework, and achieve the “bronze” level of service hours (as determined by the Office of Spiritual Life) at the conclusion of the fall semester prior to graduation.

To learn more about the society, click here.

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 40 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, science in STEM education, and speech-language pathology.

The College has 1,608 full-time undergraduate students and 108 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement. Learn more by clicking here.

Annville is 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg; Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours.

Employment Horizons’ “Taste of Spring” Raises Funds for Culinary Program

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Employment Horizons’ “Taste of Spring” Raises Funds for Culinary Program

CEDAR KNOLLS — Libations Sponsor Solix, Inc. and Culinary Sponsors Birds Eye, Crystal Plaza, FirstEnergy Foundation, and Mandelbaum Salsburg, P.C. partnered with chefs from  area restaurants and businesses for a “Taste of Spring” to raise money for Employment Horizons’ Culinary Arts Training Program on April 5.

The event was again held at the Smoke Rise Village Inn, Kinnelon, and featured small plates from restaurants including Morris Tap & Grill, Ava’s Cupcakes, Birds Eye, Dolce Basking Ridge, Ninety Acres, Piattino, Pig & Prince, Smoke Rise Village Inn, and south+pine.  My Limo of East Hanover served as the Transportation Sponsor for the evening, providing a bus to and from the event. In addition to delicious food, the evening included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, and music provided by Entertainment Sponsor WMTR Radio.

A sheet cake provided by Palermo’s Bakery recognized Employment Horizons’ Diamond Jubilee and 60 years of service.

Employment Horizons is the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive employment, training, and job placement services to persons with disabilities and other disadvantages in the greater Morris County, NJ area.

To obtain more information about Employment Horizons and the Culinary Arts Training Program, click here or contact Maria Verducci-Florio at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240 or mariaflorio@ehorizons.org. Photos by courtesy of Good Night Productions.

 

Jersey Battered Women’s Service Host Coffee House and Tricky Tray

Frank L. Cahill
-
0
Jersey Battered Women’s Service Host Coffee House and Tricky Tray

MORRIS COUNTY — The Friends of JBWS Fundraising Committee is gearing up to host its 9th annual Coffee House and tricky tray to benefit Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) in Morris County. The fun-filled event takes place Saturday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. Tickets can be purchased for $35.00 in advance by clicking here or $40.00 at the door.

Guests will enjoy the wonderful acoustic music of Cast of Strangers, while bidding on tricky tray baskets valued at more than $3,000.  A bonus this year is a chance to win the Disney Raffle Grand Prize of two nights at any Wyndham Rewards Properties, four Disney one-day hopper passes, luggage and designer Sunglasses. Additional raffles and a 50/50 drawing will add to the excitement.

A buffet, desserts, tea and coffee are included in the ticket price; Beer and wine are available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or over to attend.

 All proceeds from the event benefit JBWS, a nonprofit domestic violence prevention agency serving more than 27,000 people last year through its’ 24-hour helpline (973-267-4763), counseling, safe house, transitional living, children’s services, life skills education, vocational counseling, batterer’s intervention, legal assistance, teen dating violence services, professional training, and education programs for youth and adults. Our dedicated volunteers provided 10,000 hours of service.

For more information about JBWS and this and all of our events, call (973) 267-7520 or click here.

1...856857858...1,135Page 857 of 1,135