PARSIPPANY — My name is Taz! I am a nine-month old male wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier. I am a confident, spunky pup with lots of personality!
I am very friendly and give kisses to everyone I meet! My foster siblings and I play chase in the backyard all day long. I enjoy going for walks and my foster mom is in the works of teaching me fetch. The ball is just too good to give up.
It would be great if I went home with kids who will want to run and play with me! As great of a playmate I am, it is best I go home with kids above the age of ten.
As you may infer, I have lots of energy! An active family would be best for me. I am working on my house training and crate training. It is important my future owner will be diligent about teaching me some basic doggy manners.
My family could no longer keep me since they were moving and said I couldn’t come. I am a fantastic pup who would make a family very happy! I hope that time comes soon!
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Wise Animal Rescue’s (W.A.R.) goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.
Adoption fees range from about $300.00 to $600.00. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Morris County Organ Transplant Group stopped by Bagel City Grille to thank them for participating in NJ Sharing Network’s SaveNJLives campaign. The shop distributed special coffee sleeves promoting organ donation this April.
Bagel City Grille is located at 998 Tabor Road.
The new initiative for NJ Sharing Network, SaveNJlives, lists the number of waitlisted patients by community. There are currently 13 Parsippany residents awaiting organ transplants and approximately 4,000 in New Jersey.
Registering as an organ and tissue donor is easy at a local Motor Vehicle Agency or click here.
The Transplant Group meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Community Room at the Parsippany Police Complex. The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 2 with a special “Heart Transplant Roundtable” featuring local heart recipients and Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success Program and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Morristown Medical Center.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Aktion Club of Morris County held their Installation Dinner on Tuesday, April 24 at the Randolph Diner.
Lance M. Incitti, Trustee, Kiwanis International
The new officers sworn in by Lance M. Incitti, Trustee, Kiwanis International are: President Patty Licht, Vice President Christopher Waldman, President-Elect Allison Zanella, Secretary Ted Clare, Treasurer Alison Peck and Sergeant at Arms Amber Laccitiello and Lisa Markey.
The new officers with Carmela Slivinski (back row), Joyce Garrow (back row), Lance Incitti (back row) and the new officers: President Patty Licht, Vice President Christopher Waldman, President-Elect Allison Zanella, Secretary Ted Clare, Treasurer Alison Peck and Sergeant at Arms Amber Laccitiello and Lisa Markey.
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The new officers with Carmela Slivinski (back row), Joyce Garrow (back row), Lance Incitti (back row) and the new officers: President Patti Licht, Vice President Christopher Waldman, President-Elect Allison Zanella, Secretary Ted Clare, Treasurer Alison Peck and Sergeant at Arms Amber Laccitiello and Lisa Markey. — with Joyce Garrow and Lance Incitti
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Joyce Garrow placing the President Pin on Patty
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Allison Zanella, the President-Elect of Aktion Club of Morris County
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Christopher Waldman, the Vice President of Aktion Club of Morris County
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Joyce Garrow placing the Treasurer Pin on Alison Peck
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Joyce Garrow placing the Secretary Pin on Ted Clare
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Steve McKinney representing Kiwanis Club of Morristown
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Two new Sergeant At Arms: Amber Laccitiello and Lisa Markey
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Carmela Slivinski, Executive Director at DAWN Center for Independent Living
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Joyce Garrow
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Lance M. Incitti, Trustee, Kiwanis International
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Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Frank Cahill attended the Installation Dinner of Aktion Club of Morris County
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Carol Tiesi, Lieutenant Governor-Elect (Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany)
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Mary Ann Simonenko, Lieutenant Governor
Division 9, effective October 1, 2018 (Kiwanis Club of Randolph)
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The celebration cake
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The Aktion Club of Morris County is sponsored by ten Kiwanis Clubs including Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. DAWN Center for Independent Living Carmela Slivinski and Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member Joyce Garrow spends countless hours working with the members of the Aktion Club.
Aktion club is the only community-service club for adults living with disabilities. Aktion Club allows members to develop initiative and leadership skills in serving their communities while enabling their integration into society. Aktion Club originated in Florida in 1987 and was adopted as an official sponsored program of Kiwanis International in 2000.
Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Kiwanis Club of Denville, Kiwanis Club of Randolph and Kiwanis Club of Morristown had representatives from each club at the Installation Dinner.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, April 25, six Parsippany residents received the “2018 Parsippany Good Scout Award.” The Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council honored Mo Abdelhadi, BettyLou DeCroce, Al Goldberg, Carlos Guzman, Adam Bahaa Kandil and Crol Tiesi at a dinner held at Knoll West Country Club.
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2018 Parsippany Good Scout Awards Co-Chairs, Robert Peluso and Karen DeChristopher
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Opening Ceremony Flag Detail, Boy Scout Troops 72 & 173
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Eagle Scout Thomas Capatano, Troop 173, telling the audience "What Scouting Means to Me"
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Adam Sonzogni
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Frank Cahill introducing Mo Abdelhadi at the 2018 Parsippany Good Scout Awards Dinner
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Dinner Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher placing a pin on Mo Abdelhadi
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Frank Cahill, Robert Peluso, Mo Abdelhadi and Karen DeChristopher
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Robert Peluso, BettyLou DeCroce, Karen DeChristopher
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Al Goldberg accepting his 2018 Parsippany Good Scout Award
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Dinner Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher placing a pin on Al Goldberg, as Co-Chair Robert Peluso watches on
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Nicolas Limanov, Robert Peluso, Al Goldberg and Karen DeChristopher
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Dinner Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher placing a pin on Carlos Guzman
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Robert Peluso, Honoree Adam Kandil and Karen DeChristopher
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Carol Tiesi accepting the Good Scout Award
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Dinner Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher placing a pin on Carol Tiesi
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Carol Tiesi with Karen DeChristopher
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Robert Peluso, Carol Tiesi, Karen DeChristopher and Joyce Garrow
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Karen DeChristopher, BettyLou DeCroce, Carol Tiesi and Robert Peluso. Carol was receiving a acknowledgement from the New Jersey Legislative
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Karen DeChristopher, BettyLou DeCroce, Adam Kandil and Robert Peluso. Adam was receiving a acknowledgement from the New Jersey Legislative
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Karen DeChristopher, BettyLou DeCroce, Carlos Guzman and Robert Peluso. Carlos was receiving a acknowledgement from the New Jersey Legislative
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Karen DeChristopher, BettyLou DeCroce, Mo Abdelhadi and Robert Peluso. Mo was receiving a acknowledgement from the New Jersey Legislative
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Honoree Mo Abdelhadi, Co-Chair Robert Peluso, Honoree BettyLou DeCroce, Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher, Honorees Adam Kandil, Carol Tiesi, Carlos Guzman and Al Goldberg
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Al and Valerie Goldberg
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Carol Dadaian and Karen DeChristopher
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Welcoming and opening remarks were presented by dinner Co-Chairs Robert Peluso and Karen DeChristopher. The Opening Ceremony Flag Detail was performed by Boy Scout Troops 72 & 173. Eagle Scout Thomas Capatano received a standing ovation from the crowd when he talked about “What Scouting Means to Me.”
Frank Cahill introducing Mo Abdelhadi at the 2018 Parsippany Good Scout Awards Dinner
Mo Abdelhadi is the co-owner of Parsippany IHOP. Mo began his IHOP career at the tender age of 15 working as a part-time summer job in 2003. He was working with his brother Sobhy Abdelhady who was a manager at the time. IHOP has been Mo’s first and only job. Two years later Sobhy went on to become an IHOP franchisee. Graduated from Morristown High School in 2006, Mo followed Sobhy’s footsteps by enrolling in Fairleigh Dickinson University and majoring in Hospitality. Mo worked through the ranks from host to server to assistant manager to eventually becoming general manager and now Co-Owner. Over the years of working with Sobhy, Mo learned the importance of being apart and helping your community. IHOP is always looking to host a fundraiser, car wash, donate goods, participate in an event or giving back in other ways to help our community. When Mo is not at IHOP making pancakes he’s either playing soccer or spending time with his wife Juliana and their dogs’ Oreo and Toby. Mo and Sobhy owns three IHOP’s, Elizabeth, Parsippany, Ramsey and will be opening their fourth location in Cedar Knolls shortly.
Robert Peluso, BettyLou DeCroce, Karen DeChristopher
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce is a distinguished legislator with extensive local and state government knowledge, an unparalleled behind-the-scenes perspective, and a spirit of bipartisanship.DeCroce serves on several legislative committees and commissions including: Transportation & Independent Authorities, the Joint Committee on Public Schools, Banking and Insurance, Science & Technology, Pretrial Services Review Commission, the Intergovernmental Relations Commission, and the Manufacturing Caucus. She has received numerous awards, including the NJ Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator of the Year; Defender of the Taxpayer Award, for her advocacy of common-sense measures to reduce taxes and create jobs; two time finalist Leading Women Entrepreneur Award; and was recognized by the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey. Prior to serving in the New Jersey State Legislature, DeCroce served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in Governor Chris Christie’s Administration, where she authored the Best Practices for Municipalities, which became a statewide model for identifying efficiencies in local government for reducing property taxes, and recognized nationwide.
DeCroce began her government service career as a Councilwoman in Mine Hill. She then went on to from there to serve as Municipal Clerk, Deputy Township Manager and Planning Board Member in Roxbury, and served eleven years on the Board of Adjustment in Parsippany. DeCroce also served as the first Chair-Woman of the Morris County Joint Insurance Fund, comprised of forty municipalities, where she achieved savings through shared services and negotiated healthcare. DeCroce brings business-savvy and a small business perspective to the Legislature as President and Owner of ERA Gallo & DeCroce Realtors, a real estate firm in Morris County for over forty-six years; and as Vice President of AD Holdings, a home construction company.
She has been declared one of the 50 Best Women in Business by NJBIZ and an NJ Monthly finalist for Leading Women Entrepreneur and Business Owner. In addition, DeCroce was selected to participate in The Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Administration. DeCroce resides in Parsippany, New Jersey and enjoys spending time with her two sons and four grandchildren.
Nicolas Limanov, Robert Peluso, Al Goldberg and Karen DeChristopher
Al Goldberg grew up in Brooklyn New York. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 282. Al served in U.S. Navy Submarine Service and worked for Xerox for 25 years as a Customer Service Engineer. Al moved to Lake Hiawatha in 1985 and met his wife, Valerie in 1986. They just celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. Al became aware of CERT at 2010 Parsippany Day. He joined CERT and continued to take courses as an active member. In 2015, he earned his technician ham radio license and was recently promoted to Assistant Radio Officer. RACES is the emergency communications component of the OEM. They maintain the radios at the EOC-OEM and RACES provides communications for CERT. They have the ability to be the 911 call center for the town if there is a problem at police headquarters. Al attended both semesters of the Parsippany Citizens Police Academy regularly attends Town Council meetings. Al is also a member of the county animal response team and is a state certified Animal Control Officer. He is a Senior Evaluator for the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs and volunteers at St. Hubert’s animal welfare center working with special-needs dogs. Al is pleased to be able to give back to the community.
Dinner Co-Chair Karen DeChristopher placing a pin on Carlos Guzman
Carlos I. Guzman moved to Parsippany, from the state of New York in September of 1993. He soon thereafter joined the oldest neighborhood Civic Association of Parsippany-Troy-Hills, as a Trustee. The Sedgefield Civic Association was incorporated in the State of New Jersey back in 1952. He then became a four term President of the organization that has recognized the Boy Scout Troop #173 since its beginning in the early 1950`s and as of this January 1, 2018, the association also charters a Scout group called “Venturers” that offers older scouts to continue to participate in outings and other scouting events.
Carlos was born in Bronx, New York. He lived part of his teenage life in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He returned to the Bronx and studied Business Administration and Criminal Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Baruch College of the City of New York. He has taken a few positions that he will never forget. After his education, Carlos, was hired by the late owner of Goya Foods Inc., (Joseph Unanue) to work for the most famous and popular Spanish food company in the world, where he worked in their marketing and sales department before moving on to a food distributor “Metro Food Distribution and Supermarket stores” as a General operations manager. He then worked for the Quaker Oats Company as an executive sales representative. After many years in the management and sales industry, Carlos, changed careers and worked as a Law Enforcement Officer for the City of New York where he retired. Carlos married his lovely wife, Irma in 1980 at the main altar of the prominent Catholic landmark, “Saint Patrick’s Cathedral” located on Fifth Avenue in New York City, where many dignitaries and famous personalities have done the same. They are proud parents to two daughters Priscilla and Crystal. He also volunteered as a Girl Scout co-leader and a Spanish teacher at Saint Christopher’s School.
Robert Peluso, Honoree Adam Kandil and Karen DeChristopher
Adam Bahaa Kandil was born and raised in Parsippany. Adam is a graduate of Parsippany High School Class of 2002, and then graduated in 2006 from Rutgers School of Engineering and graduated in 2006. He was the captain of Rutgers Soccer Team. Currently he works as a Civil Engineer and is licensed in both New Jersey and New York. He is also a partner in a IT/Technology Firm. Adam is a Director of the Islamic Center of Morris and serves on the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee. He is proud Husband of Dalia and father of two boys: Yaseen, 6, and Yousuf, 3, and a baby girl, Dania.
Kandil grew up and maintains a passion for sports and currently coaches both Youth Soccer and Basketball. Adam loves working with youth and is heavily involved with youth events. He is a big advocate for healthy youth social activities and human rights. He strives to keep kids away from drugs and assist to counsel them and feels that it’s very important for youth to have a passion and set goals for themselves as it keeps them focus and their eye on the prize, which keeps them away from trouble.
Carol Tiesi accepting the 2018 Parsippany Good Scout Award
Carol Tiesi has been a proud resident of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills since 1964. She moved to the township with her family from Hudson County. In the fall of 1964, she began her career as a student in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District as she entered Central Middle Junior High. After her graduation from Central Middle Junior High, she entered Parsippany High School and proudly graduated from PHS in June of 1969. Carol’s dream was to be an elementary school educator since her fourth grade days at Robert Waters School in Union City. She received her undergraduate degree and her Art Degree from William Paterson University in 1973. In the fall of 1973, her dream became reality.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Sargent congratulating 2018 Parsippany Good Scout Award Honoree Carol Tiesi
Carol was hired by the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District and her first teaching position in the district was at Mt. Tabor School, teaching third grade. She went on to teach at Northvail School, grades Kindergarten, first, second, and third. Carol presently teaches third grade at Littleton School. She has also taught Kindergarten and second grade at Littleton. I guess you can say that Carol never left the classroom! Everyday in the classroom is an adventure. She learns something new and exciting from her students everyday! During her teaching career, Carol has received The New Jersey Governor’s Teaching Recognition Program Award in 1989 and The Parsippany-Troy Hills Distinguished Faculty Award in 1993. Carol is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, MU Chapter, an honorary sorority comprised of women educators. She has served as Altruistic Chairperson, Historian, President-Elect, and President of the sorority. She has been a member of this organization for over 25 years.
Carol serves on the Board of the Parsippany Child Daycare Center and is a Trustee on the Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society Board.
Carol joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany in 2009 and is an active member of the organization. She presently serves as the Director of Community and is the Lt. Governor-Elect for District 9 for 2017-18 and 2018-2019. She has also served as President-Elect, President, and President of the Foundation of her club. She received the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award in 2011 and the Kiwanian of the Year Award in 2016. Carol has cooks at Homeless Solutions, helps to organize the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Parsippany Child Daycare Center, serves on the Touch a Truck Committee, organizes the annual Back to School supply collection for the township, helps to organize the Kiwanis tables at the annual Parsippany Street Fair in the Fall, and is a member of the Prevent Child Abuse Pinwheel Committee. After Carol joined Kiwanis, she felt the need to form a K-Kids Club at Littleton School with her colleagues. The children have collected pajamas for less fortunate children, provided books for the local daycare center, raised money for the St. Jude’s Math-a-thon, collected over 500 cans of soup for the local Parsippany Food Pantry (SOUPER Bowl), designed valentines for local veterans’ groups, beautified the school grounds with pumpkins for Halloween, participated in Trick of Treat for UNICEF to provide money for ELIMINATE, and participated in the township Memorial Day Parade.
The Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy Scouts of America provides programs, events and opportunities of a lifetime that serve to shape the lives of young men and women in Central and Northern New Jersey. For more information, click here.
For more information on Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 72, click here. For more information on Parsippany Boy Scout Troop 173, click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders honored Patty Sly, the longtime President and Chief Executive Officer of JBWS – Jersey Battered Women’s Service – for more than a decade of exemplary leadership at the helm of an organization that is invaluable to women and families in the county.
Sly departed JBWS at the end of March to tackle a new challenge.
“You have done so much for so many people, especially for victims of domestic violence. Your dedication to some of our most at-risk has been remarkable,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana.
“From our hearts, the freeholders want to present you with this resolution of thanks,’’ added Freeholder Cabana.
Freeholder John Cesaro
“Patty has been a great partner with Morris County, and was integral to the creation of the Morris Family Justice Center, which offers vital assistance to many dozens of families each month in a safe and secure environment right here in the County Administration and Records Building in Morristown,’’ added Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, the county governing board’s liaison on human services.
Joining Sly at last night’s ceremony at the Freeholder Board’s meeting in Morristown was JBWS’s Board Chairwoman and Interim President and CEO Judy O’Hagan.
Under Sly’s leadership, JBWS strengthened its core services for domestic abuse victims, which include a 24-hour hotline; counseling; safe house; transitional living; children’s services; life skills education; vocational counseling; batterers’ intervention; legal assistance; teen dating violence services; and professional training, education and youth prevention programs.
She also managed the agency through the major recession of the early 2000s and then grew the organization by 50 percent, doubling the number of donors and expanding client programs.
In addition, JBWS in recent years has expanded programs for children and increased services to the Spanish-speaking community, human trafficking victims, and affluent victims of abuse, and introduced a model program to assess the level of danger in abuse cases.
Patty Sly has taken a position at the P.G. Chambers School in Hanover Township. It offers comprehensive education and therapy programs for children with disabilities, from birth through 22 years of age.
The school’s mission extends to the school’s state-of-the-art early education programs for young children with and without disabilities, six weeks to five years of age, in the school’s inclusive child care program.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is extremely proud to be recognized by The ARC/MORRIS for providing programs for both children and adults with developmental challenges. In addition to recreation and leisure, the programs are designed to improve the health and wellness of the participants while improving self-esteem, social and vocational skills, through inclusive programs on the local level.
The Y will be recognized formally on Wednesday, May 23 at the Morris County Park Commission’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Haggerty Center.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On Sunday, April 22, the Y welcomed 165 people including members and non-members for a day of fun and excitement. Numerous activities were available for children and their parents to enjoy. A Nutrition Game Show, Lego STEM Challenge, Fun Inflatable in the gym and open swim were all made available to the attendees.
Health and Wellness Professionals including Melanoma Foundation, Legacy Family Dental, Atlantic Health, ShopRite of Lincoln Park, and Morris County Park Systems participated by sharing their expertise. A great activity was administered by Dr. Julie Scarano by using Optojump technology to measure how high someone could jump vertically.
Twenty-eight families participated in “Chopped Family Mystery Bag Cooking Challenge” where the participants created dishes using specific ingredients and the winning dishes were awarded ribbons. Shown here, Jeff Crane from Boonton, and his daughters, Audra, Noelle, and Jillian all taking part in the “Chopped” Family Cooking Challenge.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY — Tired of cooking? Enjoy a night out while supporting a great cause! Cheshire II’s “Dine and Donate” fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse in Parsippany is on Wednesday, May 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
When you order, let Outback Steakhouse know that you are supporting Cheshire II and 15% of your bill will benefit programs that help adults with physical disabilities gain independence! Dining in, taking out, and meal delivery all count! Cheshire II provides a comfortable, fully accessible residence for young, physically disabled men and women who do not require 24- hour nursing care.
Outback Steakhouse is located at 1300 Route 46. The restaurant offers a variety of options including steak, fish, chicken, a gluten-free menu and a fully stocked bar.
If you have questions, call (973) 420-0444 or email Thomas Barrett at Ch2@cheshirenj.org.
MORRIS COUNTY — The financial soundness of County College of Morris (CCM) recently was affirmed and applauded by two separate organizations.
For the 15th consecutive year, the Division of Business and Finance’s Accounting department at CCM was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report. The fiscal year 2016-17 report was judged by a panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure.”
The certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Jessica Wander, the director of the Accounting department, and a team of 15 put together the report. Although this specific financial reporting is not required, CCM produces one because it believes in accountability. “It’s more than statements, but a comprehensive report that shows a lot more information to the reader. The certificate also validates that we are in good financial standing,” remarked Wander. The report is given to the college’s auditors and can be accessed on the CCM website by clicking here.
The Division of Business and Finance also recently was commended for its fiscal practices by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education during the commission’s recent reaccreditation process of the college.
That division is directed by Vice President of Business and Finance Karen VanDerhoof. In her capacity as vice president, VanDerhoof manages the departments of Accounting, Auxiliary Services, Budget and Business Services, Capital Projects, Marketing and Public Relations, the Media Center, Plant and Maintenance, Public Safety and Purchasing.
“We are proud to have received these recognitions,” said VanDerhoof. “The college and its employees place a high priority on maintaining CCM’s fiscal soundness and it’s an honor to have that recognized.”
“This recognition certifies that the investment the community contributes to its county college is well utilized for the benefit both of the students we serve and the businesses that employ them,” added Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM.
PARSIPPANY — The BAYADA Home Health Care raised $2000 on Wednesday, April 25 to help fight Muscular Dystrophy. Bayada Home Health Care is located at 99 Old Cherry Hill Road.
Carly is a 16 year-old, long-term BAYADA client that suffers from muscular dystrophy. Carly and her family are participating in MDA Muscle Walk of Central New Jersey on May 19 and have set a goal of $20,000.
Keeyah JohnsonCarly Zukowsky
The Charity Committee of Bayada Health Care hosted a successful Basket Raffle on Wednesday, April 25 to help Carly achieve her goal. They had 16 baskets donated and raised $2,000.
“Please pass on our sincerest appreciation to your entire team for their love and support. We are humbled beyond words that your staff pulled this together and raised $2,000 for our upcoming MDA Muscle Walk. We are so grateful and blessed beyond words. Thank you again, and God bless you and your entire staff,” said Christina Cerza and Carly Zukowsky.
“The love and commitment to support Carly and all of our clients was on display today. Not only did our Parsippany BAYADA offices participate but sister BAYADA offices in the area, Southport NC as well as other businesses in the building. We wish your team the best of luck and will continue to pray for a cure for Muscular Dystrophy,” said Donna Angelini BAYADA Home Health Care Division Director.
If you would like to make a donation directly to Carly’s team, follow the link to her team fundraising page.
PARSIPPANY — Academic Decathlon (AcDec) State Champions, Parsippany High School, recently participated in the National Competition in Frisco, Tx. Academic Decathlon is a 10-event scholastic competition for high school students. The event includes math, science, social science, literature, economics, art, music, speech, essay and interview. This year’s theme was Africa.
Shiv Patel, Andrew Lie, Anthony Martucci, Adam Ye, Alice Limanova, Ellie Xu. Front: Hugh Kwong, Dan Kuo
At the National Competition Parsippany High School earned seven medals. Bronze Medal winners included Ellie Xu (Senior) for Interview and Art (also the team’s highest scorer), Adam Ye (Senior) for Math, Andrew Lie (Junior) for Math and Speech and Daniel Kuo (Sophomore) for Art. Hugh Kwong (Junior) earned a silver medal in Math. Alice Limanova (Senior) was chosen as MVP by her teammates.
Fifty-five teams from the United States, China and the United Kingdom participated in the AcDec National Competition in Frisco, Tx, from April 19 – 21, 2018. Parsippany High School earned the title of State Champion in March of 2018 coming in first place out of 35 New Jersey teams. This is their fifth consecutive state championship and sixth state championship overall.
The 2017-18 AcDec team is comprised of nine students: Seniors, Ellie Xu, Alice Limanova Adam Ye and Anthony Martucci; Juniors, Hugh Kwong and Andrew Lie; Sophomores, Dan Kuo and Shiv Dipak Patel. Team coaches are Nancy Lennon, Science Teacher and Stacy Cozin, Media Specialist.
PARSIPPANY — “Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes” was the theme for Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge 2078. (Click here to see related article).
Fifth grade student from Littleton Elementary School came in third place in Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge 2078 contest. The top three winners advanced to the Northwest District and Zenia came in first place.
Zenia was a runner up for 5th and 6th graders in state competition on March 10, and unfortunately she didn’t win in the state finalists.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge 2078 was proud of Zenia and presented her with an additional check on Wednesday, April 26.
“The Lodge is very proud of Zenna that she accomplished the essay and moved up to win in the Northwest District,” said Joe Serrecchia.
Pictured is Eric Bisch, Joe Serrecchia, Winner Northwest District Zenia Aleesha, Sean Rice, Aleesha’s Dad, Aleem Shaik, Scott Burns.
Elks Lodge would like to thank the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education for their continuous support.
Zenia’s Essay Contest submitted to the Elks read:
Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes
They fought for our country. They sacrificed their lives for us. They are loyal and independent. They fought in the Revolutionary War, to help us earn our basic rights. They fought in the Civil War, to put an end to slavery and bring our state rights. They fought in the World Wars, to free the oppressed. They fought in the Persian Gulf War, a fight for democracy. And many more! All of these battles they fought in, they sacrificed our life to earn what was right, just for us. They fought for you, me, and a million others. They trained hard day and night for each and every war they fought in, so they can help us earn freedom we deserve. They kissed their families “good bye” and went off to save them, and their country. They made our flag rise high above us, so we can salute them for everything they did. Now ask yourself. Who should we thank for giving us rights? The Veterans. Who should we thank for giving us our Freedom? The Veterans. Who fought every war to save our land, our home? The Veterans. Who should we give respect to for all the things they did? The Veterans. They are America’s Heroes. They are the people who let us have the words, “The land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave”. They are Veterans.
Winner Northwest District Zenia Aleesha, Lodge Youth Chairman Joseph Serrecchia, Lodge Exalted Ruler Sean Rice. This photo was taken when Zenia came in third place in the Why Our Veterans Are America’s Heroes was the theme for Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by Parsippany-Troy Hills Elks Lodge 2078.
PARSIPPANY — Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. Shane Vyskocil, class of 2019, has been named to Bryant University’s Deans’ List for the fall 2017 semester. Shane is a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015.
Students who have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work are named to the Deans’ List.
Bryant University congratulates Shane and all of the fall 2017 Deans’ List students.
For 155 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares students to be innovative leaders of character in a changing world. Bryant delivers an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education that inspires students to excel. With approximately 3,700 graduate and undergraduate students from 38 states and 53 countries, Bryant is recognized as a leader in international education and regularly receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, and Barron’s. Click here to learn more about Bryant University.
PARSIPPANY — Members of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany- Troy Hills (WCPTH) held their 64th Anniversary Club Meeting on April 23 and welcomed Parsippany High School Student Award Winners and their parents as special guests. The club has awarded high school scholarships for over 60 years. This year, WCPTH awarded $6,000.00 in scholarships between Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School. The recipients of $1,000.00 each: from Parsippany Hills High School: Tanvi Chopra, Katherine Grant and Hannah Ververs; and from Parsippany High School: Sarah DiPippa, Alice Limanova and Sunaina Mukherjee.
WCPTH also sponsors a Student Delegate from both Parsippany High Schools to attend Girls Career Institute (GCI). As part of the GCIprogram, students attend workshops about various career choices and experience a sample of college life. GCI is held at Douglass College, and is sponsored by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. The GCI Delegate from Parsippany High School is Amber Pou and the Alternate is Danielle Pettoni and the Delegate from Parsippany Hills is Jenna Visoskas.
The club also makes a significant monetary donation the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Success for Survivors Scholarship whichassists those impacted by intimate partner violence pursue higher education.
The members of the Woman’s Club Parsippany-Troy Hills express their sincere thanks to residents and merchants who support the club’s annual golf classic fundraiser. Their generous support allows the club to continue to honor Parsippany students. This year the 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & LuncheonSocial will be held on Tuesday, July 10th at the Knoll Country Club West. The fundraiser includes golf or a morning of social and games and for all attendees; a buffet lunch, Tricky Tray, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes and more. The fee for Golfers is $115.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Golf Scramble Shotgun starts at 8:00 am. The fee for the Social and Luncheon is $38.00 and includes Continental Breakfast, Cards, Games, Hot and Cold Buffet Luncheon, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and 50/50 Raffle. The Social and Games start at 10:00 am. Reservations are needed by June 28th. If you would like attend the 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social, please contact Marilyn Z. at (973)539-3703 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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PARSIPPANY — The Friends of the Parsippany Library recently donated $4000 to the library system’s summer reading program. This donation was made possible through book sales and revenue from the Book Nook, their used book store at the Parsippany Community Center.
In turn, Library Director Jayne Beline and her staff surprised the Friends with a cake to thank them for their ongoing work in supporting the library.
Friends Members with Library Director Jayne Beline
The Friends of the Parsippany Library are also contributing to the summer reading program through their partnering with Mad Science and Dawn Lau Dance Company to offer Parsippany students the opportunity to participate in half-day summer science and arts camps. A portion of each registration ($20.00) will go back to the Friends of the Parsippany Library and then be donated to the library for the purchase of additional children’s programming and materials. Camp will be offered at both the Main Library and Lake Hiawatha locations and be open to Parsippany residents entering first through fifth grade. For more information and links to registration for both camps, visit the Upcoming Events section of the Friends of the Parsippany Library by clicking here.
The Friends encourage Parsippany community members to also support the summer reading program by purchasing needed materials through the Parsippany Library System Summer Reading Wish List on Amazon, found by clicking here. Any items purchased off of this list can be brought to the Main Library at 449 Halsey Road, where they will be distributed to the correct department or library branch. Donors can further their donations by using Amazon Smile and selecting Friends of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System.
To learn more about how you can contribute to the growth of Parsippany’s libraries, visit the Friends of the Parsippany Library website by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — A 2004 Parsippany High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy at Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.
Petty Officer 1st Class Frank Mulvaney, a yeoman, is serving where U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters is located.
As a yeoman, Mulvaney is responsible for general administrative oversight, budget planning and personnel security.
“Growing up I learned accountability, which helps me keep everything together and work to a certain standard while serving in the Navy,” said Mulvaney.
Petty Officer 1st Class Frank Mulvaney
According to Navy officials, the U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.
Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means that Mulvaney is serving in a part of the world that is taking on new importance in America’s national defense strategy.
“Our sailors in Pearl Harbor are doing an excellent job at warfighting and supporting the warfighter,” said Cmdr. Hurd, chief staff officer, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “Historically, Pearl Harbor is a symbolic base of sacrifice and resiliency. Today, on every Navy ship and shore facility’s flag pole, the First Navy Jack, ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ flies reminding sailors to move forward and build on the history and legacy of this country and the U.S. Navy.”
The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades, according to Navy officials. The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies.
The Navy has plans, by 2020, to base approximately 60 percent of its ships and aircraft in the region. Officials say the Navy will also provide its most advanced warfighting platforms to the region, including missile defense-capable ships; submarines; reconnaissance aircraft; and its newest surface warfare ships, including all of the Navy’s new stealth destroyers.
Mulvaney has military ties with family members who have previously served, and is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather and my uncle served in the Army,” said Mulvaney. “I hope that I make them proud by continuing to serve in the military.”
Mulvaney’s proudest accomplishment was earning four Navy Achievement Medals.
“It is humbling to earn those medals because I don’t feel like I need to be recognized for doing what is expected of me,” said Mulvaney.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Mulvaney and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.
“For me, serving is an honor and an opportunity to give back, and have a purpose in society,” added Mulvaney.
CEDAR KNOLLS — Employment Horizons “A Taste of Spring” event took place on April 11, with gracious help from Beverage Sponsor Solix, Inc. and Culinary Sponsors Birds Eye, FirstEnergy Foundation, and Mandelbaum Salsburg, P.C.
Dessert array from Ava’s Cupcake Shoppe. Photo courtesy of Tori Petrillo
The organization partnered with chefs representing area restaurants and businesses to raise money for Employment Horizons’ Culinary Arts Training Program.
Held at the Birchwood Manor, in Whippany, attendees had the opportunity to taste featured small plates from restaurants including Morris Tap & Grill, Auld Shabeen Pub, Ava’s Cupcakes, Birds Eye, Hibiscus, Ninety Acres, Piattino, Pig & Prince, Rock Island Lake Club & Bear Brook Valley, Rod’s Steak House & Seafood Grille & GK’s Red Dog Tavern, Smoke Rise Village Inn, South Street Creamery, and Wegmans. In addition to delicious food, the evening included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, and music provided by Entertainment Sponsor WMTR/WDHA Radio.
For more information about Employment Horizons and the Culinary Arts Training Program, click here or contact Lisa Montalbano at 973-538-8822 ext. 212 or lmontalbano@ehorizons.org.
Founded in 1957, Employment Horizons, Inc. is the premier not-for-profit agency providing high-quality competitively priced services to the business community through its commercial operations while at the same time, furthering its mission to assist people with special needs to achieve their vocational objectives and establish self-sufficiency in the community. To learn more click here.
Lead Chef Eric LeVine serving his salmon dish to attendees. Photo courtesy of Tori Petrillo
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Parsippany-Troy HIlls Mayor Michael Soriano stopped by to say hello to the Monday Mah Jongg Ladies at Parsippany Community Center on Monday, April 23. The Governor was in Parsippany attending a meeting of the Mayor’s.