PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — As first reported in Parsippany Focus on Monday, September 18, 2017 (click here for original story), the sign at the corner of Littleton Road and Frontage Road contained a typo. Parsippany was spelled “Parisppany.”
Prior to publishing the story, Parsippany Focus contacted the New Jersey Department of Transportation and spoke to Mr. Anthony Sytko, Regional Manager. He stated he was unaware of the misspelling in Parsippany and will contact the engineering department for verification and will update Parsippany Focus at a later time.
We did not hear back from Mr. Sytko, but the sign since has been corrected.
After we ran the story, Parsippany Patch, published the story on Thursday, September 21. Daily Record also published the story on Tuesday, September 19. News12NJ also did a broadcast regarding the incorrect spelling of Parsippany.
The sign, on Littleton Road north, just prior of the Route 80 overpass, was installed following work completed on the new entrance ramp in 2015 after more than two years of road construction projects on Routes 80 and 287. The previously entrance ramp to Route 80 was converted into a local street and named Frontage Road.
This sign is on Route 202 (Littleton Road) near the Route 80 East ramp
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano held a fundraiser on Monday, September 18 at Embassy Suites. Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey Governor Candidate Phil Murphy and Former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey attended and endorsed Soriano to the standing room only crowd.
Fundraiser for Michael Soriano
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Matt Clarkin
Chip Robinson, Chairman of the Democratic Party in Morris County
Standing room only crowd
Former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey
Jonathan Nelson
Tammy Murphy addresses the audience
Governor Dick Codey with Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano
Tammy Murphy with Michael Soriano
Soriano is challenging Mayor Barberio in the upcoming General Election on November 7. Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy are part of Michael’s team and are seeking a seat on the Township Council, running against current Council President Louis Valori and returning candidate Vincent Ferrara.
Michael Soriano was born on a military base in Augusta, Georgia on May 12, 1967. Growing up in Queens, New York, he learned the value of hard work from his father, Ramon, a proud electrician and brother of IBEW Local 3.
Michael moved to an apartment in Parsippany in January of 2002, proposing to his wife, Jennifer, within hours of moving in. Like many renters in our township, Michael and Jennifer fell in love with Parsippany and its community, and chose to remain here to raise their family. A few years later, they moved to a home in Lake Hiawatha, where they raise their 11 year old daughter.
Throughout his career as a second-generation electrician, Michael has served as both a foreman and superintendent on dozens of projects throughout New York City. He brings a wealth of essential management experience to the table in Parsippany, which he will use to carry out the functions of our municipal government in the affordable and efficient way that the township deserves.
It is through this profound love for his community that drives him to do all that he can to help it prosper. From that lucky day he moved to Parsippany he has held close the words of Martin Luther King Jr, who once said “life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “what are you doing for others.”
Janice McCarthy spent a career in private sector finance working for Fortune 500 companies, including ADP as Director of Finance and Ingersoll Rand as Director of Budget and Planning. She also served in managing the budget operation at Montclair State University. Her many years of private and public sector budgeting experience will be an asset to the township’s fiscal processes. Running to bring back bi-partisan government, McCarthy believes Parsippany deserves a Mayor and Township Council working effectively together to maintain our infrastructure, deliver quality services, preserve our environment, control development, and do it in a fiscally responsible manner.
Emily Peterson is a small business owner and adjunct professor at New York University who knows what it’s like to meet deadlines and balance a tight budget every day. She understands what it will take to develop Parsippany’s economy and build a base of small businesses to increase ratables. Standing firm on the belief that taxpayers’ money should be put to better use in providing for the people of Parsippany, she recognizes that controlling spending is one of the most important responsibilities the Township Council and administration have.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Jake Evan De Guzman won a Bronze Medal at the 2017 Taekwondo National Championships held recently in Detroit, Michigan.
At the council meeting of September 12, Mayor James Barberio presented Jake with a proclamation.
Jake Evan De Guzman smiles as Mayor James Barberio presents him with a proclamationJake Evan De Guzman speaks to the audience
The proclamation read:
Where as, Parsippany is a township filled with excitement because Jake Evan De Guzman has won a Bronze Medal at the 2017 Taekwondo National Championships held this summer in Detroit, Michigan; and
Whereas, in January 2017, Jake’s team, Miracles USA Taekwondo Team, earned a Gold Medal at the U.S. Open International Championship in Las Vegas in the Team Freestyle and Jake additionally earned the Silver in Individual Freestyle. Last spring, Jake took first place in the New Jersey State Qualifiers; and
Whereas, Jake trains under Master Suji Kang of Miracles USA Taekwondo in Parsippany where he studies the art of taekwondo enabling him to enhance self-esteem by heightening physical and mental powers. Building confidence and promoting respect, self-control and perseverance are some of the greatest benefits of this Olympic sport; and
Whereas, the recognition and celebration of Jake Evan De Guzman’s accomplishments bring our community together in honoring one of our own. He represents the outstanding tradition of excellence of our community’s student athletes and the unwavering pride and spirit that are the heart of Parsippany.
And now therefore, I, James R. Barberio, Mayor of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, sincerely thank Jake Evan De Guzman for his steadfast discipline, devotion and determination to succeed and do hereby extend congratulations on his many achievements and the pride he has brought to his family, his Master and his peers.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Christian School’s varsity boys and girls soccer teams hosted Abundant Life Academy of Nutley on Friday, September 22 at Veteran’s Memorial Park. As part of the doubleheader, after the games, Parsippany Christian’s held its Senior Night by acknowledging the contributions from their seniors to their respective teams.
In the girls varsity game, Parsippany Christian defeated Abundant Life Academy, 6-0. Parsippany Christian sophomore midfielder, Chloe Milanesi opened the scoring with an unassisted goal. Senior Elizabeth Moger scored the next goal off an assist from Chloe Milanesi, who had two assists in the game. Charlotte Milanesi scored the final goal in the first half for Parsippany Christian. In the second half Cherish Robinson, Estella Izeppi and Lizzy Vazquez all scored. Freshman goalie Rose Hockman recorded two saves.
Following the girls game, the Parsippany Christian boys’ soccer team defeated Abundant Life Academy, 9-4, with senior striker Michael Jetton scoring 5 goals. Freshman Will Dieppa added 2 goals, and George Gonzalez and Luke Leach contributed a goal apiece. Parsippany Christian took a 5-2 halftime lead.
At the conclusion of the boys game, Parsippany Christian School varsity soccer coaches David Detwiler (boys) and Kara Tubbs (girls) honored the seniors and thanked their parents for their support over the years.
Girls varsity head coach, Kara Tubbs said, “I am so proud of our group of seniors this year. They are leaders on and off the field. They are striving to please the Lord in their daily lives as well as while competing in soccer. The team is going to miss them greatly but we are excited to see what the Lord has in store for their futures as they follow and serve Him!”
Boys varsity head coach, David Detwiler mentioned, “Congratulations to our senior boys. They have set the pace for hard work and dedication to the team. May God bless their lives as they move to new stages in life and seek His will to glorify Him. Let’s finish the season strong!”
For the girls soccer team, captains Elizabeth Moger and Alyssa Chellaraj, along with Cherish Robinson, Estella Izeppi, Carolina Sachno, and Lizzy Vazquez were honored. For the boys, 4-year starter Michael Jetton, Luke Leach and George Gonzalez were honored.
To conclude the evening’s festivities, Parsippany Christian held an alumni soccer game.
In the shadow of last month’s tragic pedestrian death in Lake Parsippany, I want to offer my condolences for our community’s loss.
I also want to address the fact we must do much better in stopping for pedestrian crosswalks.
At about 12:40 p.m. Saturday September 9, 2017, I was out for a jog and attempting to cross Allentown Road at the intersection of Marmora Road. I stood in the painted crosswalk as two cars ignored the “STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSSWALK” sign that was in the middle of the road not 100 feet away. I pointed at the sign and gestured to “slow down,” as instructed by the Parsippany’s Police Force at the Sedgefield Meet the Candidates Night in May. The first driver ignored me completely. The second gave me an enthusiastic thumbs up out the window as he sailed by. This refusal of drivers to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks is no isolated incident. It happens to me regularly, even when pushing my young child in a jogging stroller.
Clearly, a new safety study and plan is desperately needed. But drivers must also obey the traffic and pedestrian laws, as written for today.
When we break from a sense of community and neighborhood and retreat into entitlement and social isolation, then we are truly broken.
I believe that we can all do better—that we will do better.
Let’s start at the crosswalk.
Sincerely, Emily Peterson Candidate for Town Council
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher and Chief Conrad Pepperman of the Rockaway Borough Police Department announce the arrest of two individuals for first-degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and second-degree possession of heroin with the intent to distribute.
During the summer of 2017, members of the Mount Olive Police Department Detective Bureau obtained information concerning an individual in Morris County distributing a large volume of heroin. Based on that information, a joint investigation was initiated by Mount Olive Police and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit/Narcotics Task Force.
The investigation culminated Thursday when investigators seized approximately seven ounces of cocaine and 2,450 dosages (individual folds) of heroin. The estimated street value of the illegal drugs seized is in excess of $20,500.
The following two individuals were arrested as a result of this investigation:
Jose Miguel Majia, 48, Rockaway Township, was charged with the following:
One count of first-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine) with the Intent to Distribute.
One count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (heroin).
One count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (cocaine).
Two counts of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine).
One count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin).
Ines Maria Ribera-Rodiguez, 58, Rockaway Township, was charged with the following:
One count of first-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine) with the Intent to Distribute.
One count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (heroin).
One count of second-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute (cocaine).
Two counts of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine).
One count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin).
Pursuant to the recently-instituted bail reform, Majia and Ribera-Rodriquez were lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a first appearance.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp wishes to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit (Narcotics Task Force and its participating agencies), the Mount Olive Police Department, the Rockaway Borough Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts related to this investigation.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “This investigation targeted individuals responsible for importing and distributing a steady supply of heroin in Morris County.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and its Narcotics Task Force partners will continue to combat the opiate epidemic through enforcement efforts targeting for profit drug dealers. Fortunately we removed from our community over 2,000 dosages of heroin with these arrests.”
This investigation was conducted under the direction of MCPO Captain Brian Keane, Commander of the Narcotics Task Force, and Detective Lieutenant Luis Sanchez of the Mount Olive Police Department.
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.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — UPS® has announced that it expects to hire more than 1,500 seasonal employees in the Parsippany and Saddle Brook areas to support the anticipated increase in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2018. Nationally, UPS expects to hire about 95,000 seasonal employees.
“Our seasonal jobs often lead to permanent employment and even careers for some,” said CEO David Abney. “We offer flexible shifts and full- and part-time positions. If you are a student, a working mom or just looking to make extra money for the holidays, we have a job for you.”
The full- and part-time seasonal positions – primarily package handlers, drivers and driver-helpers – have long been an entry point for permanent employment at UPS. Many senior UPS executives, including CEO David Abney and three other members of the company’s Management Committee, started their UPS careers as part-time employees.
Tractor-trailer driver jobs start at $34.45 per hour. Pay for package handlers and driver-helpers starts at $10.20 per hour.
Over the last three years, 35 percent of the people UPS hired for seasonal package handler jobs were later hired in a permanent position when the holidays were over.
Jackie Nicholas, a full-time recruiter at UPS, began her career as a seasonal employee in 1998. “As a mother, the great pay and benefits have been critical for my family, and so has the flexibility,” said Jackie. “After my husband got home from work we’d put the kids to bed and then I’d head off to work the overnight shift. I could sleep when I got home and still have time to attend the kids’ field trips and classroom events.” She added, “Now that the kids are out of college I’m working full-time.”
Permanent UPS jobs – including part-time jobs – come with excellent pay and benefits, including healthcare and retirement benefits. At many UPS® locations, part-time employees in college are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in tuition assistance through the company’s Earn and Learn program.
UPS is hiring at the following locations.
·Parsippany – 799 Jefferson Road, Parsippany.
·Saddle Brook – 280 North Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook.
Interested job seekers can easily apply for holiday season opportunities by clicking here. Applicants must apply online. UPS will also be recruiting on campuses at upcoming NCAA college football games this fall. Videos featuring employees describing their work experience at UPS are also available at the UPS jobs website.
UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — During Friday evening, September 15, Vikings Varsity Football game ten-year old Sean Ries shook hands with the Chatham football team’s captains and flipped the coin to start the game. The Cougars called tails, won the toss, and elected to receive.
The Parsippany Hills varsity football team won the home conference game against Chatham by a score of 41-12.
Sean Ries during the Parsippany Hills Vikings vs. Chatham game held on Friday night.
Sean Ries, a 10-year-old from Mount Tabor who has a brain tumor, led the Parsippany Hills football team Friday in his black-and-blue No. 58 Little Vikings jersey.
Sean Ries 20 yard line of Friday nights game, PHHS vs. Chatham
The Parsippany Hills football players wore gold socks Friday night, with the cheerleaders in big gold hair bows. Some also had Gold Out T-shirts under their uniforms, the color occasionally visible around the black-and-blue. Many spectators in the stands wore a gold ribbon pinned to their shirts.
Parsippany Hills High School and the Little Vikings youth programs will be wearing something gold in all their games this fall.
Brenda Ries, Sean’s mom, founded the Children’s Brain Tumor Family Foundation in 2014 to fundraise for the Greenfield and Mark Souweidane’s research at the Weill Cornell Pediatric Brain and Spine Center. The foundation has awarded almost $200,000 to targeted research.
Little Vikings football team will hold its own Gold Out day on September 30, with proceeds going to the Morris County Youth Football League charity for families battling life-threatening illnesses.
Sean Reis is a 10 year-old Parsippany boy battling a rare form of brain cancer.
On February 6, 2012, at just four years old, Sean was diagnosed with a large dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) in the left side of his brain, and underwent his first of multiple surgeries the next day. Since then, Sean’s tumor has been in remission for several years, however his family recently learned that the battle is not yet over.
In May, Sean underwent his fourth brain surgery to remove the new tumor that was discovered in February, and since recovering from that, has spent his summer undergoing daily radiation treatment.
Brenda Reis, Sean’s mother said “We are so grateful for the support we receive from our amazing “little” town of Parsippany.”
Sean is a fifth grade student at Mt. Tabor Elementary School.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a hit and run motor vehicle crash at Halsey Road and Lawrence Road at 4:26 p.m. on Thursday, September 14.
Upon arrival of Patrol Sergeant Matthew LaManna, he spoke to a victim and a witness to the crash. Patrol Officer Lampros Nicos responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
While there, the 2009 Hyundai Sonata and driver returned to the scene.
It was determined that the 2012 Honda Civic that was travelling through the intersection had the right of way and the driver failed to stop at the stop sign crashing into the passenger side rear of the vehicle.
The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters.
While at Parsippany Police Headquarters he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated;
Reckless Driving; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; and Failure to Stop or Yield.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
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.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) held a “Speed Networking” on Wednesday, September 20. The event was held at Morris Adult Day Care, 784 Route 46, Arlington Shopping Plaza.
Members had the opportunity to network with members, discuss their services and exchange business cards. Morris Adult Day Care also provided the members with pizza, subs, and various soft drinks.
Morris Adult Day Care is a state licensed adult medical day care program. Their 8,000 square foot State of art facility offers daily service. Their experienced staff delivers Nursing, Social Work, Activities and Transportation. They offer services to seniors and adults who may have physical limitations, in a stimulating environment during the day.
Their clients enjoy our daily, delicious and nutritious meals, activities, trips and new friendships. our staff has the skills to assists you with your health and physical needs.
For more information on Morris Adult Day Care Center, click here.
PACC Speed Networking Event
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Members during Speed Networking
Members during Speed Networking
The event was held at Morris Adult Day Care
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce display
Members during Speed Networking
Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.
The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce will host “Juice up your morning” on Thursday, September 28 at 8:30 a.m. at Valley National Bank, 800 Route 46, Arlington Shopping Plaza. Join the chamber for food, fun and networking. Bring plenty of business cards. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided by Valley National Bank.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Patrol Officer Edward Elston and James Seeger responded to the M&T Bank, 240 Baldwin Road at 3:08 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12 on a report of suspected identity theft.
Upon their arrival, they spoke to the bank manager who advised them that a male was inside the bank attempting to cash a fraudulent check.
Officers made contact with the male, later identified as Frank Diaz, 53, homeless male.
He initially gave officers a license which was found to be fraudulent. After further investigation Officers were able to confirm Mr. Diaz’s identity and also spoke to the victim listed on the check who confirmed the check was fraudulent.
Mr. Diaz was then placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While there, he was processed and charged with two counts of 4th Degree Credit Card Theft; one count of 3rd Degree Knowingly Exhibiting a False Government Issued Document (Driver’s License); one count of 3rd Degree Impersonation; Theft of Identity; one count of 3rd Degree Forgery; and one count of 4th Degree Forgery.
He was also wanted on two Traffic Warrants and one Criminal Warrant.
He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his initial court date.
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.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the Hilton Hotel for an irate guest that the hotel wanted removed from the premises at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 10.
Upon arrival Patrol Officer Zachary Koch was advised by hotel staff that hotel guest Ali Maqsudi, 26, Montville, became angry when his room access card failed to work. They further advised Officer Koch that Mr. Maqsudi left the hotel building and returned shortly after with a hammer and threated to harm an employee who issued him the access card. He was then given another access card by an employee and then left the lobby.
The Officers then responded to the room Mr. Maqsudi was staying in. After a brief investigation, he was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.
While there he was processed and charged with one count of 3rd Degree Terroristic Threats; one count of 3rd Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose Simple Assault; and a Disorderly Persons Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
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.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Police Officers from Parsippany, Morris Township, and the Morris County Park Police responded to a vehicle off the roadway into the woods near West Hanover Avenue and Raynor Road at 1:34 a.m. on Thursday, September 7.
Upon arrival of Parsippany officers, they were advised that 2008 Honda CRV was found unoccupied. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit was requested to assist in tracking down the driver due to his unknown status.
Shortly after the arrival of the MCSO K-9 Unit, the Morris Township Police Department found the driver, identified as Edward Bergman, 50, Parsippany, standing outside 340 West Hanover Avenue.
After a brief investigation by Parsippany officers, Mr. Bergman was transported to Morristown Medical Center by ambulance for treatment of a leg injury and advised that he was under arrest for driving while intoxicated.
He was charged with Hindering Apprehension, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended, Fail to Observe Traffic Lanes, Abandonment of Vehicle on Private Property, Unsafe Speed across a Sidewalk, Unsafe Tires
Failure to Report an Accident and Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident.
He was subsequently transported the Morris County Correctional Facility pending an initial appearance on his Hindering Apprehension charge.
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.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presented a free seminar on “Prevent your Child from Being Kidnapped, Abducted, or Sexually Exploited,” on Tuesday, September 19 at Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road.
Approximately 2,000 children are reported missing each day or ONE EVERY 37 SECONDS.
Help protect your child from becoming a part of these alarming statistics by attending this program on child safety. Attendees were provided with the tools to prevent child abduction, kidnapping and sexual exploitation as well as the safe use of technology (PCs and cell phones).Mr. Robinson will dispel common safety myths, while providing skills parents, educators and police can teach children to help prevent them from becoming a victim.
Our guest speaker, Alan J. Robinson has spent years with NCMEC/Project ALERT (“America’s Law Enforcement Retiree Team”), a division of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, funded by the Department of Justice and the Adam Walsh Foundation. He is a national speaker on “Measures to Prevent your Child from BeingKidnapped, Abducted, or Sexually Exploited”.
Mr. Robinson is an expert in this field and has authored numerous articles on the subject; he is a police academy instructor and provides training workshops for: the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, FBI, corporations, PTA’s and school systems.He has made several TV appearances, been the subject of many news articles, as well as the recipient of many awards for his work in this field from state governors, prosecutors, and law enforcement as well as many grateful parents and educators.
This seminar was provided by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and The Morris County Sheriff’s Office. In addition, Parsippany ShopRite and Parsippany IHOP provided refreshments for the event.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.
Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.
Kiwanis members dedicate more than six million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. Join Kiwanis for breakfast to learn how you can change the world “one child, one community.”
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany resident Sonal Butala, a senior in the Magnet Program for Math and Science at Morris Hills High School, has been honored with the opportunity to work with Mayor James Barberio during the annual Fall Festival to expand the nonprofit organization Color A Smile.
At the Fall Festival, the Mayor sponsored Butala, who is dedicated towards bringing joy into the lives of veterans and active troops through Color A Smile, where colored pictures are donated to the brave men and women of the country. Butala’s event was a grand success and many children contributed by coloring pictures.
Freeholder Candidate Heather Darling, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio
Butala also received The President’s Volunteer Service Award for her outstanding volunteer service within her community. The award recognizes United States citizens who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12-month time period.
Through her service as an ambassador with the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Foundation, which she was nominated for by her school, and her commitment to bettering Morristown Memorial Hospital as a junior volunteer for the past four years, Butala has volunteered more than 200 hours of service.
Butala also conducted a weekly coloring session for several months at the Lake Hiawatha Library, during which she led interactive activities with younger children to engage them in community service as she furthered her dedication to Color A Smile.
Envisioned by the prospects of taking on Color A Smile at the national level, Butala dreams of sharing her program with 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue someday
MORRIS COUNTY — Learn the skills necessary to become a certified lifeguard at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA in Mountain Lakes. This normal seven-week Red Cross Certification program, which includes CPR and AED Defibrillator training, will be given October 13-15 and October 20-22 on Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday.
A pre-requisite swim test of 550 yards will be held the first Friday night. Attendance at each class is critical. Participants must pass 100% of water skills in addition to passing a written text by at least 80%.
No refunds for failure to pass either requirement. Certification upon successful completion of the course is valid for two years and all participants must be at least 15 as of date of first class. Register now!
Spaces fill quickly, so don’t delay! Y- members, $375.00; non-members, $400.00.
For details and class times, call the Y at (973) 334-2820 or click here. Questions? Contact Aquatics Director, Ed Soder eds@lhymca.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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