MORRIS COUNTY — Hi, my name is Lenny! I am about 12 to 13 weeks old and I am hoping you will be my new family!
He was rescued from a high kill shelter in North Carolina and now living in a nice foster home in Morris County.
Lenny’s foster family says…..” Lenny is soooo cute! He is a typical puppy….friendly, curious, active and playful.
He is learning to walk on a leash, he has become friends with our cat and loves to play with our dogs. Lenny is so happy to be held and snuggles into the crook of my arm or neck like a baby. He sleeps through the night on his dog bed in our room and does not have an accident.
And, Lenny is doing good with house training. His favorite toys ALL squeak so we know where to find him! Lenny is a puppy who likes to be in the middle of things, he doesn’t want to miss anything!! He is a phenomenal eater and enjoys his treats and his favorites may be bananas and carrots. We love him he is a sweetie with LOTS of energy. He is just so darn cute.”
Lenny will win you over with his charm!
If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. To see more photos & video clip of Lenny and our other adoptable pups, please go to fhrd.petfinder.com
PARSIPPANY — With a police escort leading the way and blocking traffic, Special Olympic athlete Desi Cleary carried the torch for the annual N.J. Special Olympics summer games through the township Friday afternoon. Desi’s mother, Mary, told NJ Advance Media her daughter joined the Special Olympics about three years ago and the experience has broadened her…
It was a thrilling extra-inning game that turned strange, to say the least, ending with umps being escorted from the field amid screaming coaches, players and fans. In the end, West Deptford is thye Group 2 champ. Here’s our complete coverage of the game. • In 8 innings and amid controversy, West Deptford wins 1st crown…
MORRIS COUNTY — The Urban League of Morris County has announced it will hold a grand re-introduction at George and Martha’s Restaurant, 67 Morris Street, Morristown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20.
The featured speakers are Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, who are long-time supporters of the Urban League of Morris County. Chairman George Martin commented, “we feel now is a good time to re-introduce the Urban League of Morris County to the public.
The organization has served the community over many generations in areas such as fair housing, education assistance, and aid to families in need of temporary assistance in addition to many other services. It is a good time to let new generations know of our commitment to the community and that we are here to help. Having our longtime supporter and friend Congressman Frelinghuysen as our keynote speaker is a testament to the value the Urban League provides to the greater Morris County community” The event is not a fundraiser though donations are welcome and a raffle will be held. It is the goal of the Urban League to raise awareness of the services it performs and to encourage a new generation of members to become active in its mission. The Urban League of Morris County is a non-for profit organization with over a 72+ year history in Morris County.
In addition, the founding members of the National Urban League a 106 year old organization with over 100 affiliates was started by residents of Morristown.
Their Mission: The Urban League of Morris County (ULMC), Inc., has been a vital affiliate of the National Urban League, the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans and other underserved communities and individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream, for over 72+ years.
The mission of the ULMC is to enable persons to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through its programming and services. The Urban League has offered programs in housing, employment services, job skills development, education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, weatherization, sustainable communities and youth development. We are dedicated to empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban & suburban communities and provide assistance to any resident desirous of improving their quality of life.
Those interested in attending please call The Urban League offices at (973) 539-2121. Refreshments will be available.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John Speirs announce the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was awarded with re-accreditation status by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. (NJSACOP)
The NJSACOP Accreditation Program consists of one hundred and five professional standards, many of which have multiple objectives. These standards address numerous issues including, but not limited to Direction of Personnel, Training, Selection of Personnel, Arrest, Search and Seizure, Interview and Interrogation, and the Quality Control of Evidence. The process is a rigorous three year internal self-analysis of agency operations. It ensures that policies and procedures are current, reflect societal demands, and are consistent with best practices for law enforcement in the state of New Jersey. After the three year process, a team of NJSACOP trained and independent assessors review the policies, procedures and agency operations as a whole. To become accredited, the policies and procedures must be approved by the assessors, and there must be definitive proof of personnel adherence.
Initially accredited in 2013, this is the first re-accreditation award that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has received. It is the intention of this office to maintain accreditation status for future years.
Prosecutor Knapp said “Anytime you have independent professionals examining how you conduct business and ultimately endorsing your performance, it is very satisfying. The fact that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is accredited is directly attributed to the fine men and women of this office who serve the residents of Morris County every day”
Inquiries concerning this Media Release should be directed to Agent Paul Merkler at pmerkler@co.morris.nj.us. or (973) 285-6215.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the recent Community Outreach Program about the Opiate and Heroin epidemic was productive and educational. The event was a joint effort by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Rockaway Borough Police Department to provide valuable information to the community. The event held at the Morris Hills High School in Rockaway was filled with many concerned residents and those affected by the epidemic, was captivated by what they heard.
Rockaway Borough Police Chief Doug Scheer opened the event with passionate remarks about the epidemic, and how the community of Rockaway Borough has been affected. Chief Scheer was followed by Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.
Prosecutor Knapp conveyed that, as with many counties throughout New Jersey, Morris County has been adversely affected by the Opiate and Heroin epidemic. He emphasized that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is aggressively pursuing “For-Profit” distributers of Opiates and Heroin with vigorous prosecution and incarceration. Moreover, Prosecutor Knapp is a proponent of intervention and treatment for the nonviolent drug addicted user, rather than incarceration. He agrees that addiction is a disease that many people suffer from and should be treated as such. Lastly, Prosecutor Knapp discussed the relatively new introduction of Narcan, which is now supplied to first responders as a life saving measure, for use on those who overdose on Opiates or Heroin and face imminent death. Narcan reverses the effect of the overdose on the body, and since its implementation in Morris County, has resulted in 44 lives saved by police officers during 2015. Unfortunately, during that same year, 43 people lost their lives due to an Opiate overdose.
PARSIPPANY — The following Parsippany residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 20:
Kelsey Bradley, a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2012, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Subramanya Rohit Karra received a Master of Science in Information Management Specialization.
Vineet Paladi received a Master of Science in Information Management Specialization.
Marist College
Marist-College is located in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its branch campus in Florence, Italy. It is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. The College is consistently recognized for excellence by top organizations like The Princeton Review, which included it in its latest book, Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom. It has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report (13th Best Regional University), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (Best Values in Private Colleges), and others. Though now independent, Marist remains committed to the ideals handed down from its founders, the Marist Brothers: excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. Marist educates 4,700 traditional-age undergraduate students and more than 1,300 adult and graduate students in 46 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Girl Scout Troop 6229 is working on earning their bronze awards.
The bronze award is the highest award a junior Girl Scout can receive.
The girls picked their project to help collect food for people struggling to afford buying food. The name of their project is “Let’s Fight Hunger Together.”
The troop is having a food drive at their school and two of the girls are doing it at their place of worship as well.
They also raised awareness about reasons that cause people to end up struggling with money and not able to afford food, statistics of child hunger, and how they can help to the second, third, fourth, and fifth graders at their school. All food collected will be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry, which helps many families throughout Morris County.
Dalia Ibrahim is the troop leader.
The girls are having a food drive at the Parsippany Shop Rite on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RANDOLPH — 35 teams and 259 participants have raised $38,573.94 for Relay for Life of Central Morris County. In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. This year, Relay for Life was held at County College of Morris on Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 5.
The three top individuals for 2016 are Karen DeChristopher raising $6,680.00; Olivia O’Donnell raising $3,438.00 and Marjorie Forman raising $1,824.04.
The three top teams were Angels for Hope raising $8,545.00; Lakers For The Fight raising $6,080 and Sweet Livy’s raising $3,713.00.
The top company was Western Pest Services raising $8,695.00.
Saint Clare’s Health Systems and Western Pest Services were major sponsors.
Karen DeChristopher was awarded the “Eternal Flame Award.” The “Eternal Flame Award” is presented by the American Cancer Society in recognition of people who have taken their “cancer experience” and turned it into something positive by helping others facing the disease. The chosen nominee will receive an engraved plaque and the nominator will have the opportunity to read a short speech sharing why they submitted their nomination.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. If cancer has touched your life, participating in Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompassing Parsippany, Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Randolph, Rockaway Borough, and Rockaway Township is a great way to take action and help finish the fight. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever.
Dover Boy Scouts “Pledge of Allegiance”
Alicia Bozza, Parsippany, sang the National Anthem
Assemblyman Anthony Bucco and Senator Anthony Bucco, Sr.
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak
Karen DeChristopher and Tara Pettoni receives plaque as Co-Chairs of the event
Tara Pettoni presents Karen DeChristopher with “The Eternal Flame Award”
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco is a Cancer Suvivor
Vice President Mark Bretz of Western Pest Services was presented with a plaque
Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak and member of Randolph
Survivors Lap. Karen DeChristopher holding the Survivors Banner from 2016 Relay For Life
Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club team captain Carol Tiesi and PHHS Key Club display team poster
The Western Pest Team raised $8695.00.
Parsippany High School Kiwanis Key Club
Camp Coley Cares raised $1415.40 in 2015. Team Leader is Ms. Marissa A Vandenberg
The Empty Table
Hope
Cure
At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds raised truly make a difference in the fight against cancer just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
Relay For Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park, or fairground. Relay for Life Central Morris County is 14 hours long because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.
The Luminaria Ceremony occurs at every Relay For Life event. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. A hush falls over the crowd that had been overflowing with celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors, and caregivers then gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those whose fight continues.
Karen DeChristopher explained “The Empty Table.” She said “We call your attention to the small table that occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set for one, symbolizing the fact that some of our loved ones are missing from this gathering. They have been diagnosed with cancer, and they are some of the names and faces behind luminaries.
The chair is empty. Many of those who fought the battle with cancer are no longer with us, but rather than mourning their loss, we choose to celebrate their life.
These people are unable to be with their loved ones and families now, so let us join together to recognize and honor them, and to bear witness to their struggle and their memory.
The table is small, symbolizing the frailty of a single patient, sometimes alone in the fight against his or her disease.
The tablecloth is white, symbolic of the medical profession: doctors, nurses, and researchers who help fight the battle for life.
The single rose in the vase signifies the enduring love of their families and friends and the strength of a patients’ will to fight the disease that ultimately claimed many of them.
The pink ribbon on the vase represents the ribbons worn on the lapels of millions who support a continued search for a cure not only for breast cancer, but for other cancers as well — cancers that are expected to kill over half a million people in the United States this year.
A slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of the bitter battle against a deadly disease, a battle fought by more than 1.3 million new patients each year.
The salt sprinkled on the plate reminds us of the countless tears of personal anguish shed by the patient and those shed by family members and friends who have lost a loved one.
The glass is inverted in memory of those people who are not here to join our celebration of successes.
But, the lantern represents the light of hope that lives in the hearts of all of us — hope represented by cancer survivors and the hope for a cure discovered as a result of the detailed work of the medical profession made able through funds generated through events such as Relay For Life.”
It’s not too late to donate. Click here to make your donation to the Relay For Life Central Morris team. Donations are accepted until August 31.
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, June 3, Parsippany High School held their Fifth Annual Anti-Drunk Driving Program for seniors. This program was created to help raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Parsippany-Troy Hills law enforcement officials worked closely with school administrators, Parsippany Rescue Squads, Parsippany Fire Department and Atlantic Air Medical Unit and other community stakeholders, to help raise student awareness against drunk driving, especially at this time of the year with upcoming prom and graduation celebrations.
The program is so unique from year to year which adds to the impact that is left on the students. The students created the video from beginning to end and take complete ownership of the project. Statements from participating students:
Jessica Phillips said “Being apart of the anti-drunk driving program was an unforgettable experience. During the presentation I had to pretend to be dead and hearing my mom cry over my body was so scary, I would never want her to experience that pain ever again. After it was all over I was very emotional, I didn’t expect it to have such a great effect on me. Teenagers are told all the time by their parents not to drink and drive, but seeing the accident and what emergency workers have to do in this kind of situation is the best way to show them the consequences of drinking and driving. I’m so grateful I was able to participate in this program and I hope it had a great impact on the students because no family should have to lose a loved one due to one horrible mistake.”
Kevin Jones stated “I think the fact that something like this can happen at any moment makes it so important for kids to be aware and to think about things before making a bad decision.”
“I knew going into today that it was going to be emotional, but I didn’t realize how much of an impact it would have on me. Sitting in the cop car after I got arrested, I had this guilty feeling in my gut that I had done something wrong even though it wasn’t real. After today, I know I never want to experience that feeling ever again said Daniella Spillert.
Melissa Novotny stated “When we began recording I knew I was going to be emotionally affected but I would have never thought I would’ve felt the way I did during the accident. It was an amazing experience that really opened my eyes to how extreme the consequences can be.”
The accident scene
Jessica Phillips died during transport to the hospital
Emergency Personnel
Emergency Personnel arriving at the scene
Daniella Spillert talking to the police officers
EMT personnel with the body of Jessica Philips
Jessica Philips died at the scene
The students watching the accident scene
Rescue workers removing the roof from the Green Subaru
Rescue workers with Kevin Jones
Emergency personnel removing Melissa from the vehicle
Melissa Novotny on a stretcher being sent to hospital
Doug and Ellen Jones with Det. Lenahan
Kevin Jones on a stretcher being sent to hospital
Workers cleaning up the site
Jessica Philips on the ground on a stretcher while parents, Bonnie and John, look at the body
Kevin Jones was paralyzed and will never be able to walk again; Melissa Novotny died during transport; Daniella Spillert was charged with Driving Under Influence, two charges to vehicular manslaughter and received a prison term of sixty years, and Jessica Phillips died at the scene.
Cast and students participants are: Kevin Jones, Melissa Novotny, Daniella Spillert and Jessica Phillips.
Parents participating are: Ellen and Doug Jones; Bonnie and John Novotny; Michael and Dorotea Spillert; and Annmarie and Robert Phillips.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department; Parsippany Rescue and Recovery 69; Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad; and Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department Districts 4 and 5.
TV Production Teacher: Andy Nicholes; TV Production students: Jacob Feldman and Sarah Di Pippa; Sound and Lighting Advisor: Steve Gilgur; Autos Teacher: Matt Lazzari; Emergency Room Doctor: Dr.William Gluckman; Makeup Artists: Michelle Stanel and Nikki Ilic . Special Thanks to Atlantic Health Systems, Video On The Go, Parsippany-Troy Hills Detective Bob Lenahan and Tyler Smith from Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
Due to weather conditions, the Atlantic Air Medical Unit was cancelled for safety reasons.
Don’t drink and drive. If you been drinking, always call someone. Don’t let your friends drink and drive.
PARSIPPANY — Andrew and Lauren Worob welcomed their second child, Emily Madelyn Worob, on May 15 at 6:15 a.m. Emily was born at Morristown Medical Center.
She weighed 5 pounds and eight ounces, and measured 19 inches.
Grandparents are Jeff and Helene Worob, and Joe and Toby Mann.
Emily joins her brother Brandon. Their family dog, Newman, was anxious to Emily.
PARSIPPANY — Katherine Cascioli, Third Grade Teacher at Troy-Hills Elementary School receives the Morris ARC 2016 Teacher of the Year Award.
Katherine celebrated this honor with many students and parents, her Father Vito, teachers, friends and parents. Katherine humbly spoke about the various, ‘teachers’ in her life. With passion, she spoke about the work of the Morris ARC and her dedication to the organization.
Among the 17 nominations, the most ever for the ARC Morris Teacher of the Year Award, were her principal, teachers and parents.
Katherine’s mother, Diane Cascioli was dedicated to the mission of the ARC Morris. Katherine is an embodiment of her mom’s values of inclusion, love, and family. When Katherine’s mom passed seven years ago, she was asked to become involved with the ARC Morris as a board member. Katherine will become the president of the ARC Morris next year.
PARSIPPANY — Robert N. Miceli, 36, passed away suddenly on Sunday June, 5 at his home.
He was born in Paterson and raised in Lake Hiawatha where he lived all his life.
Robert was an Emergency Medical Technician for Cardinal Ambulance Service in Totowa prior to that he worked for Atlantic Ambulance in Livingston.
He was a dedicated and life member of the Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad in Lake Hiawatha where he served as Past Senior Lieutenant and current Duty Lieutenant.
Robert is pre-deceased by his mother Ann Marie (nee-Picarillo) who passed away on September 2001.
Survivors include his father, Gino; his Step-Mother: Eva; his sister Deanna Miceli; his Maternal Grandmother Christina Picarillo and his niece: Evamarie Schwartz; his very best friend Peter Blin. Robert is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral on Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. from the Par-Troy Funeral Home. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, 179 Baldwin Road.
Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Rockaway Neck 1st Aid Squad, P.O. Box 41, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034.
PARSIPPANY — Get out and vote. The polls in Parsippany opened this morning at 6:00 a.m. and so far voter turn out has been very low. Remember polls are open until 8:00 p.m.
In addition to Presidential Primary local Parsippany primaries include:
11th Congressional District:
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Republican, is running to win his 12th term as Congressman for most of Morris County and the 11th District.
Rick Van Glahn, a Republican, is making his second attempt to end Rep. Frelinghuysen’s 22-year reign.
Joe Wenzel is a Democratic front-runner for Congress in the 11th District.
Morris County Sheriff:
John G. Sierchio and James M. Gannon are running to replace 23-year Sheriff Edward V. Rochford.
Morris County Freeholder Board:
Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary election for seats on the Morris County freeholder board. Winners will face their Republican counterparts in the November general election. Three Democrats — Mitch Horn, Montville, Rozella Clyde, Chatham Borough and John Von Achen, Parsippany — are running as a team with mostly common goals but their viewpoints diverge on a few issues. Also running are two candidates affiliated with the Bernie Sanders for president campaign — Carl Fenske, Morristown and Charles Bogusat, Rockaway Township.
The seven Republican candidates for Morris County Freeholder include three incumbents: Thomas Mastrangelo, Montville; Kathy DeFillippo, Roxbury Township; Douglas Cabana, Boonton, three challengers, Dr. Louis Valori, Parsippany; Peter King, Esq., Parsippany; and Roman Hirniak, Randolph and conservative John Krickus, Washington Township, who served a three-year term which ended in December 2015.
County Committee Seats:
In each of the voting districts in Parsippany County Committee elections are up for a two year term.
Voting polls are open until 8:00 p.m. this evening.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Seniors celebrated their prom at Valley Regency in Clifton on Thursday, June 4.
One charted bus bringing 25 students from Parsippany to The Valley Regency broke down on Route 80 in Fairfield, and the students had to wait about an hour for a replacement bus to pick them up, thus missing the cocktail hour.
Tatiana Portugal and Anderson Marte
Kaitlin Michels, Rachel Natoli, Erika Kull and Leona Jagiello
Matthew Ferrante
Joe Primamore and Joey Marotta
Anthony DeSpirito and Danielle Taylor along side Route 80 when their bus broke down
Richard Schoner, Leona Jagiello, Olivia Frawley, Erika Kull and Parry Kow
Katie Pinto and Anthony Espinoza
Matthew Ackerman, Diedrich Friedinger and Gail Napoliello
Shane Stone with Principal Michael DiSanto
Mikaya Acree and Alyssa Borino
Alyin Estrada and Noel Soto
Nick DiFrancesco and Tara Antonacci
Jay Kilpack, Daniella Brecka, Jimmy Hart, Katrina Kilpack, Barbara Anastasi, Amir El Hendry
Anthony Ioppolo and Angelica Sniadach
Avi Shah with Principal Michael DiSanto
Justin Chimoff, Emily Rogers and Rebecca Rodriguez
Ethan Tsirulik and Stephanie Sudit
Parker Close and Kelsy Webb
Ricardo Cortez and Andrew Topitz
Leah Bataille and Ammera Soliman
Annie Zitelli and Matt McLaughlin
Masha Rutenbeg and Reed Osterman
Brittany Pomroy and Anthony Salazar
Renna Patel and Ruchi Patel
Nichole Raia, Kaitlyn Gallagher and Steven Krolian
Sebastian Amaya and Natalia Caraveral
Pareen Desai, Rushabh Lagdiwala, Haren Ramani, Sebastian Amaya, Parthik Patel, Sahil Vekaria and Randy Mcnulty
Ruchi Patel, Shelby Steere and Alex Hein
Ronald Cupitt, Andrea Lucia Alfonso and Dylan Adubato
Adam Pavese, Mikada Dredden and Robert Weinstein
Mrs. Sturm, Justin Lu, Albert Chen, Tim Lin, Patty Kou, Mahan Ahmad
Tatiana Portugal and Anderson Marte
Rochelle Blair, Jahahd Payne
Some of the students posing for the camera along Route 80 in Fairfield
Tatiana Etienne, Richard Ermeous
Michael Montaya and Paola Perez
Anderson Marte and Tatiana Portugal
Anthony DeSpirito and Danielle Taylor
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
The banquet hall
Students during the cocktail hour
Students during the cocktail hour
The bus arriving at Valley Regency
Students along side Route 80 when their bus broke down
PARSIPPANY — Frank Cahill, Chairman of the Parsippany Economic Development Committee congratulates The Habit Grill Manager Russ Caratenuto, on the recent opening of the new location in Parsippany.
The Habit Grill is located at 3043 Route 46, Morris Hills Shopping Center, on the corner of Route 46 and Parsippany Boulevard.
The Habit Grill features “Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads and fries.”
The new Parsippany The Habit Burger Grill is located in a 2444 square-foot space, which seats 52 patrons. Approximately 35 new jobs have been created to staff this location.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, June 1, Parsippany Hills High School recognized the Class of 2016 scholarship recipients at the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony, held this year in the school auditorium. Also acknowledged were the “PHHS Top 25 Students.” Almost 200 awards an scholarships were presented to the Graduating Senior Class.
The PHHS Jazz Band performed at the beginning of the Awards Ceremony
Mr. Michael DiSanto, Principal addresses the audience
Dr. Louis Valori presenting Scholarship to Olivia Piccoli
Dr. Louis Valori presenting Scholarship to Jeffrey Hunt
Davey Willans, Greater Parsippany Kiwanis Club
Karen Kinsley presenting the George Puzio Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Mary Ann Coyne presenting on behalf of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Nicolas Limanov, Robert Peluso, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presenting to Andrew Topitz
Parsippany Vidyalaya Scholarship Jash Patel
Medhat Soliman, Faten Soliman, Ammer Soliman with Council Vice President Robert Pelsuo
Rebecca Rodriguez and Stephanie Sudit
Cindy Topitz, Nicolas Limanov, Harvey Topitz, Andrew Topitz and Robert Peluso
Ahmad Malik and Samantha Koon
Kimberly Begley, Alexa Porter, Kimberly Ebel and Kellyann Pepe
Nick DiFrancesco and Marie DiFrancesco
Mark Lalo, Michael Cerri, Andrew Topitz, Alex Lerman, Luke Ferrante, Kyle Berry and Ammer Soliman
Scholarships and Awards presented were:
Aaron Lief/American Legion Post #249 Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Abe Wolkofsky Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; African American Cultural Club Service Award – Duhaney, Brittaney; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi Thea Omega Chapter Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi theta Omega Chapter – Marjorie H. Hebert (HBCU)- Duhaney, Brittaney;Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Pi Theeta Omega Chapter Bookership Award- Blair, Rochelle;
Andrew J. Quinn Memorial Scholarship – Kou, Patricia; Asian American Awards – Gao, Daphne; Asian American Awards- Wu, Sarah;Atlantic Health System Blood Donor Services Scholarship Award -Patel, Reena.
Bernard Packin Valedictorian Scholarship – Soliman, Ammer; Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships – Iuspa, Danielle; Blue Collar Workers of Parsippany Troy Hills Scholarships – Salgado, Jared; Carl L. Ordway Memorial Scholarship – Nimbvikar, Anushi;
Catherine McClusick Memorial Scholarship – Bellardino, Brittany; Cedar Grove Elks Scholarship – Tolosi, Kayla; Coaches’ Award for Football – Lerman, Alex; Coaches’ Award for Marching Band – Koon, Samantha; Coaches’ Award Scholarship for Cheerleading – Porter, Alexa; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Bedoya, Daniela; Coccia Foundation Scholarships – Delgado, Clara.
Dance Drill Step Team Award – Rojas, Amy; Dora B. Stolfi Memorial Scholarship – Koon, Samantha; Dr. Frank A. Calabria Memorial Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Elks Most Valuable Student – Lu, Justin; Emil Johnson Vocation Award – Griscti, Carlyn;
Excellence in Community Service Award – Iuspa, Danielle;
Female Athlete Award -Fulmore, Erin.
Greg Puzio Memorial Scholarship – Pepe, Kellyann.
Hills of Troy Neighborhood Association Scholarship – Ebel, Kimberly.
Indian Cultural Club Service Award- Desai, Darshan; and Desai, Pareen; and Patel, Dharti and Patel, Reena; Intervale Leadership for the Future Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Intervale School/Dorothy Davies Memorial Scholarship – Kuo, Calvin;
Jack Dolan Memorial Scholarship – Kou, Patricia; Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships – Hunt, Jeffrey; Janet Palatini Friendship Scholarships – Ebel, Kimberly; John Phillip Sousa Award – Chen, Albert; Joseph Windish Parsippany Education Foundation Scholarship- Ebel, Kimberly;
Kate Russell Memorial Scholarship – Bedoya, Daniela; Kay Memorial Scholarship – Willis, Michael; Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Scholarship – Lu, Justin.
Lake Parsippany Scholarship – Steinberg, Zachary; Lake Parsippany School PTA Alumni Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Lew Ludwig Memorial Scholarship – Aslan, Stephany; Little Vikings Football Award – Mucciolo, Alex; Littleton School Alumni Scholarships – Castelli, Taylor; Littleton School Alumni Scholarships – Chimoff, Justin;
Madeline L. Loftus Memorial Scholalrship – Steinberg, Zachary; Maria T. Santillan ’92 Memorial Scholarship – Alfonso, Andrea; Morris County College Fair Scholarships -2 year – Nguyen, Thinh; Morris County College Fair Scholarships -4 year – Barrese, Robert; Mt. Tabor Band Award – Hamel, Richard; Mt. Tabor PTA Scholarship – Napolitano, Alfonse;
National Merit Scholarships Commended – Ebel, Kimberly; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Hamel, Richard; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Lu, Justin; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Nimbvikar, Anushri; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Patel, Jash; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Patel, Parthik; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Porter, Alexa; National Merit Scholarships Commended – Ren, Ellen; National Merit Scholarships Finalist – George, Rachel; National Merit Scholarships Finalist – Li, Austin; New Jersey Dance & Cheerleading Coaches Association Scholarship- Sudit, Stephanie; NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athletes – Cerri, Michael; NJAC Outstanding Scholar Athletes – Dredden, Mikaela; Northern New Jersey Chinese Association Award – Lu, Justin.
Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Berry, Kyle; Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Cerri, Michael; Par-Hills Men’s Soccer Parents Association Scholarships – Manci, Kevin; Par-Troy West Little Legaue Scholarships – Taylor, Kelsie; Par-Troy West Little Legaue Scholarships – Vekaria, Sahil; Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship – Topitz, Andrew; Parsippany Hills Boys’ Basketball Booster Club Scholarship – Manci, Kevin; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Blair, Rochelle; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Dredden, Mikaela; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Fulmore, Erin; Parsippany Hills Girls’ Basketball Boosters Club Scholarships – Santos, Kiara; Parsippany Police Benevolent Assoc. #131 Scholarship – Salgado, Jared; Parsippany Republican Club Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Parsippany Republican Club Scholarships – Dredden, Mikaela; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Berry, Kyle; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Blair, Rochelle; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Manci, Kevin; Parsippany Soccer Club Scholarships – Steinberg, Zachary; Parsippany Vidyalaya Scholarship – Patel, Jash; Parsippany-Troy Hills Rotary Scholarship – Chimoff, Justin; Parsippany-Troy Hills Senior Citizen Scholarship – Lin, Timothy; Patricia Ann; Behnke Memorial Scholarship – Rodriguez, Rebecca; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships – Art – Irlbeck, Allison; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships- Biology -Sharma, Rhea; Paul & Phyllis Chu Charitable Trust Scholarships – English – Parikh, Zalak; Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarships – Baxter, Kristina; Paul Piccoli Memorial Scholarships – Mucciolo, Alexander; PGT Scholarship – Chimoff, Justin; PHHS Cheerleading Parent Association Scholarship – Porter, Alexa; PHHS Cheerleading Parent Association Scholarship – Taylor, Danielle; PHHS Choir Scholarships -Duhaney, Brittaney; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Mccarthy, Fiona; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Patel, Jayna; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Patel, Riddhi; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Pepe, Kellyann; PHHS Choir Scholarships – Willis, Michael; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Ferrante, Luke; ; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Jablonka, Cara; PHHS Faculty/Staff Scholarships – Saeed, Hina; PHHS Field Hockey Booster Club Scholarship – Rodriguez, Rebecca; PHHS Football Parents Association Scholarship – Lerman, Alex; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships -Chang, Michael; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Freindinger, Diedrich; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Iuspa, Danielle; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Koon, Samantha; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Malik, Ahmed; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – McDougall, Kyle; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Steere, Shelby; PHHS Swim Team Booster Association Scholarships – Summa, Rachael; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Bedoya, Daniela; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Delgado, Clara; PHHS Volleyball Parents’ Association Scholarship – Dredden, Mikaela; Principal’s Award – Eng, Matthew; PTHEA “Cap” Awards in Memory of John Capsouras – Mann, Maia; PTHEA “Cap” Awards in Memory of John Capsouras -Tolosi, Kayla; PTSA – Begley, Kimberly; PTSA – Chang, Michael; PTSA Di Francesco, Nicholas; PTSA – Hunt, Jeffrey; PTSA – Lu, Justin; PTSA – Mann, Maia; PTSA – Napolitano, Alfonse; and PTSA – Rodriguez, Rebecca.
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship in Memory of Robert Chezem -Stone, Shane; Richard C. Davis, Jr. Scholarship Fund – Piccoli, Olivia; Rocco A. Cerbo Memorial Scholarship Award – Campbell, Justin;
Salutatorian Award – Lu, Justin; Service Awards in Band – Hamel, Richard; Service Awards in Band – Lin, Timothy; Service Awards in Band – Lu, Justin; Service Awards in Band – Wu, Sarah; Service Awards in Band Yu, Dennis; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Ebel, Kimberly; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Piccoli, Olivia; Sons of Italy – Basil Ricci Memorial Scholarships – Summa, Rachael; Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship – Raia, Nichole; Student Council Awards – Ashour, Yasmine; Student Council Awards – Dredden, Mikaela; Student Council Awards – Hunt, Jeffrey; Sunrise ShopRite Continuing Education Grant – Piccoli, Olivia.
The 200 Club of Morris County Scholarships – Rodriguez, Rebecca; The 200 Club of Morris County Scholarships – Sudit, Stephanie; Tom Ladas Memorial Scholarships Fund of the Community Foundation of NJ – Alfonso, Andrea.
UNICO Montville Chapter Scholarship – Piccoli, Olivia; US Marien Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou Parry; US Marine Corps Award for Scholastic Excellence – Sincak, John; US Marine Corps Patriotism Award – Santos, Kiara; US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Espinoza, Anthony; US Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou, Parry; US Marine Corps. Distinguished Athletic Award – Steere, Shelby; US Marine Corps. Distinguished Athletic Award – Steinberg, Zachary; US Marines Corps Semper Fidelis Band Awards – Kou, Patricia;
Valori Family Scholarships Hunt, Jeffrey; Valori Family Scholarships Piccoli, Olivia
Vincent Lorenzo Male Athlete Award – Saldado, Jared;
Wegmans Scholarship – Mann, Maia; William Lu (Claire Pompei Education Scholarship) – Pepe, Kellyann; William Lu (Ed Heilmeier Education Scholarship) Songun, Deniz; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Alfonso, Andrea; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Chimoff, Justin; Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Scholarships – Delgado, Clara.
Congratulations to the Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2016.
I’ve again done a level of due diligence on the coming election, and I focus on the freeholder race in this email.
The Bottom Line: The Valori, Hirniak and King team is the one to choose.
Rationale: There are several incidents and issues that argue strongly against the Cabana, Mastrangelo and DeFillippo team, and they are serious enough that I cannot, in good conscious recommend voting for them in any case
1. Assault Charges: The article below indicates that Mr. Thomas Mastrangelo is presently under investigation for assaulting and threatening a citizen during the Montville Republican Club’s Morris County Freeholder Candidate Debate. The article goes on to say that Mr. Eric Rebels has filed a criminal complaint.
Mr. Rebels described Mr. Mastrangelo’s behavior as that of a bully’s. Mr. Rebels also said that he planned to ask the Morris County freeholder Board to review Mr. Mastrangelo’s past and current altercations and to request that he undergo a psychological competency review.
The article is careful to point out that these are allegations, which must be proven in a court of law. While this is true, my research has revealed that this is not the first time that Mr. Mastrangelo has been so accused. Assault Charges Filed Against Thomas MastrangeloClick here to read complete article.
2.Childish Sign Tampering: The Mastrangelo team has been caught tampering with Team Valori, Hirniak and King campaign signs. The next article indicates that Valori and King literally retrieved their stolen signs from the Team Mastrangelo headquarters.
This is appalling behavior. I cannot tolerate the thought of such petty, dishonest behavior in any politician that I hire. The article below contains much more information. Team Mastrangelo Continues to Tamper with Campaign Signs Click here to read full article.
3.Lies, Lies, Lies: It looks like more dirty tricks from Team Mastrangelo and then, like any naughty child, lies to cover them up. After reviewing the article, my reaction was, “Is this for real? Is THIS the best that we can do? Team Mastrangelo Caught in a Lie. Click here to read full article.
4.Expunged Records: Here, Mastrangelo is said to have “filed criminal complaints” against the Valori, King and Hirniak team for allegedly releasing expunged records pertaining to Mastrangelo’s past. I could not find any such records or any information that such records were actually released. Moreover, I cannot see how it is even possible that the Valori, King and Hirniak team could have gotten its hands on such records.
In filing a criminal complaint with respect to this issue, Mastrangelo effective confirms that such records exist. While the article contains no more information on the supposed records, one wonders what it was in Mastrangelo’s past that had to be expunged.
That he didn’t want them released can only lead to the conclusion that they would have hurt his campaign, reputation or both. Without details, we can draw no reliable conclusions, except that this is just one more potential negative in a chain of suspicion. Character Matters, Stop Protecting The Status Quo. Click here to read full article.
In the interest of fairness, I’ve searched for negative information on the team of Valori, King and Hirniak. I was surprised to find that I could locate none. My decision is therefore made. I’m voting forValori, King and Hirniak.
1. I hereby assert that I have received no remuneration for this email. Nor have I written this email at anyone’s request or direction. I am a private citizen and am following my conscience.
MADISON — A former deputy chief in the Parsippany Police Department accused of driving while intoxicated was found not guilty last week, officials confirmed. On Monday, May 23, Judge Gary F. Troxell, sitting in Madison Joint Municipal Court, found William Makowitz, 72, of Sparta, not guilty on the DWI charges, Court Administrator Frank Ciampi confirmed Wednesday…
He was born in Paterson and raised in Lake Hiawatha where he lived all his life.
Survivors include his father, Gino; his Step-Mother: Eva; his sister Deanna Miceli; his Maternal Grandmother Christina Picarillo and his niece: Evamarie Schwartz; his very best friend Peter Blin. Robert is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Dear Editor: