Cathy Cerbo discussing her business with other business owners at PACC's Speed Networking event held at Staples
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) will host a Speed Networking event on Wednesday, September 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Morris Adult Day Care, 784 Route 46, Parsippany.
Join chamber members for food, fun and networking. Bring plenty of business cards.
The event is free for chamber members and is an opportunity to make the most of one’s membership. Non-members can also attend for $10.00.
PACC’s Speed Networking is an intensive session of two-minute mini-meetings. Looking for a web designer? Perhaps a new banker? On the lookout for a mentor? Searching for a potential business partner? The possibilities and outcomes are endless.
Imagine making more contacts in one hour than some people do in a career. Welcome to PACC’s Speed Networking, an intensive session of two-minute meetings. This corporate take on speed dating is the perfect place to start filing your book of contacts, with people scanning a range of different sectors and industries. It’s all about maximum impact, because after your two minutes is up, the whistle blows, and you change partners!
Maybe you’re looking for a web designer? Perhaps you need a new banker? Are you on the lookout for a mentor in your chosen industry? Or are you searching for a potential business partner? The possibilities and outcomes are endless.
Can you comprehensively describe your business and intentions in just one minute? It’s harder than it sounds, which is why it must be perfect. Pitch perfect. Don’t waste anyone’s time, including your own.
Be genuine, don’t exaggerate or embellish.
Be concise, don’t digress or waffle
Know your goals, what you want to say and achieve.
Know your business, what it can offer, what it needs.
Understand and convey why your business is special.
Have confidence – you’ll be recognized as a strong source.
Bring an abundance of quality business cards, brochures or samples.
Appetizers and beverages will be served compliments of Morris Adult Day Care.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Danielle Davis won Gold at USFSA’s National Solo Dance Series Finals which took place at the World Arena in Colorado Springs on September 7 to September 9. This is the third time Danielle has won Gold in Pattern dances beating skaters from all over the US.
In 2015 she won a gold medal at the Silver level, in 2016 she won at the Pre-gold level, and this year she became the Gold level champion!
The Solo Dance Competition Series was launched by US Figure Skating in 2011, and is open to individual skaters within the Eastern, Midwestern and Pacific Coast sections. In order to qualify, Danielle competed in several competitions within the Eastern region. The top 6 skaters in each level and region were invited to Colorado Springs.
Danielle is a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, and a freshman at Boston College where she is majoring in Secondary Education.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — On the last day of the 2016-2017 school year Northvail students were given a journal to encourage them to write. A letter was sent home accompanying the journals outlining guidelines, topic suggestions, and explanations of different types of writing and literary devices to use in their journal based on lessons from the school year. The students returned their completed journals in the first few days of school. Jeff Martens, principal at Northvail, periodically reached out to parents and students via the school messenger service to inspire them to write.
A summer journal is one of the best ways for teachers to get to know students very early in September because they provide an important source of information about skills and writing strategies. This allows teachers to personalize each child’s educational experience by incorporating material learned from the journals into various lessons. Students also benefit by writing in a journal because it enhances self-reflection, facilitates critical thought, helps to express feelings, and may provide an opportunity to focus on presenting clear persuasive arguments. In addition, journal writing not only reinforces creativity, but also increases vocabulary and sentence usage.
Northvail is very happy to report that about two-thirds of our entire student population returned their summer journals. Some students even returned more than one! On behalf of Principal Martens and the entire teaching staff we would like to thank our parents for supporting both writing and reading as necessary and fun summer activities. Northvail is looking forward to a very dynamic writing school year!
MORRIS COUNTY — Two Dover men have been arrested and charged with crimes related to the death last week of a Rockaway Township man whose body was found in a wooded area on East Blackwell Street in Rockaway Township.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland stated that Jeysi Joran Carnales-Cardona, known as “Joran,” 37, has been charged with various crimes related to the death of Michael Millan, 56.
Also arrested was Francisco Gonzales-Domingues, 36. He was charges with Endangering an Injured Victim.
On September 6, at about 5:08 p.m., law enforcement received a 911 call regarding a deceased male individual discovered in an area adjacent to the Lakeland Bus Company on East Blackwell Street. The victim, later identified as Michael Millan was born November 6, 1960 and was known to live in the wooded area, which is known to have a population of homeless individuals.
A subsequent post-mortem examination of the victim revealed multiple stab wounds to his chest area. It was also discovered that Millan had multiple injuries to his head area.
An investigation revealed that Millan was assaulted and stabbed to death on September 4, two days earlier. The investigation would also reveal that Carnales-Cardona, an acquaintance of the victim, was responsible for the victim’s death.
It was also discovered that Carnales-Cardona was with multiple other males during this assault, including Gonzales-Domingues, who was aware that the victim had been assaulted and injured and made no effort to provide assistance to the victim, either personally or through a third-party, such as medical aid.
It is also alleged that in the days following the death of the victim, Carnales-Cardona tampered with a witness regarding information related to the victim’s death.
Finally, it is alleged that Carnales-Cardona provided false information to law enforcement during the course of this investigation.
During the early morning hours of Sunday, Carnales-Cardona was charged with Murder, a crime of the first degree; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree; Witness Tampering, a crime of the third degree; and Hindering One’s Own Apprehension; a crime of the third degree.
Additionally, Gonzales-Domingues was charged with Endangering an Injured Victim, a crime of the third degree.
Both defendants were lodged at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a first appearance in court on Monday.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. If anyone has any information about the individuals described in this press release, or the circumstances surrounding these crimes, they are strongly encouraged to contact the Rockaway Township Police Department at 973-625-4000, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200, or Morris County Crimestoppers at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).
Members of the Rockaway Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office have contributed greatly to this investigation.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “This case was solved by remarkable investigative work of the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Under the direction of Chief Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano and Captain Robert McNally, the men and women of the MCU worked tirelessly around the clock for almost three days to bring these individuals to justice. All are to be highly commended.”
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 — Charles W. Galliker III, 81, a loving father, husband, uncle and friend passed away on Sunday, September 10, at the West Caldwell Care Center in West Caldwell after a short illness.
Charlie was born in Teaneck and grew up in Palisades Park. He lived in Bergenfield for five years before moving to Parsippany in 1966.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea from December 3, 1958 until being honorably discharged on November 12, 1960.
Charlie graduated from SUNY Farmingdale in New York with his Associate’s Degree in Engineering.
He owned and operated Celco Industries in Parsippany for many years before retiring in 2009.
Charlie took great pride in being a founding member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany where he served as president of the Club from 1996-1997.
He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Elaine L. (nee-Allen) who passed away on April 8, 2008.
Survivors include his loving daughter and son-in-law, Lauren E. Galliker and Michael L. Spivey of New York, N.Y.; his brother-in-law, Donald G. Allen and his wife, Gretchen; his sister-in-law: Dolores Martinez and her husband, George; his nieces: Lisa Galliker and Jennifer Hickey and her husband, Dennis; his nephew, Anthony Martinez and his wife, Kelly; and his great nieces: Ashley Gartner, & Melissa and Nicole Hickey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13 at the Par-Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road
Interment: George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours are on Tuesday Evening from 5:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Charles Galliker Memorial Fund at Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, New York 13346. Gifts will benefit the Seven Oaks Golf Club, a place Charlie, Lauren and Michael loved to play golf together.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Morris County Board of Freeholders asks all county residents to join with them today in remembrance of all 9/11 victims and those exceptionally brave men and women who risked their lives and worked so tirelessly 16 years ago in rescue efforts in New York, Arlington, and Shanksville, Pa.
A special 9/11 Remembrance was held last night at the Morris County September 11 Memorial in Parsippany.
FDNY’s John Fila, of Engine 15, Battalion 9, Ladder 4 – and a Boonton native — spoke of the heartbreak of losing 15 colleagues as they attempted rescues in New York’s Twin Towers.
Most important, he urged that we never forget what occurred that day, and always hold a place in our hearts for those who perished.
Today, many of the families of victims have gathered in New York and Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and at sites across our own county to remember 9/11.
Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana during the Lighting of the Candles ceremony
Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana spoke about the 9/11 events, the 64 Morris County residents who perished, and the courage of the people who faced that day. Here his comments:
“September 11, 2001 was a beautiful late summer Tuesday that began with golden sunshine and a clear blue sky.
But, before it ended, the day now known simply as 9/11 had become one of our nation’s darkest days.
Unspeakable acts of terrorism claimed the lives of some 3,000 men and women – husbands and wives – brothers and sisters -mothers and fathers – children -friends and neighbors …
Thousands of others were injured. Countless lives were forever affected.
In years that have passed since that September 11 morning, we have come together each year on that date to mourn for the loss of innocent life … to show our support for police, firefighters, EMTS, rescue workers and the many people who risked their own lives that day to assist others.
This evening, 16 years later, we assemble again.
Yes, we still mourn those who were so suddenly taken from us, but our goal tonight is to come together – not to reopen wounds – but to show the families of the victims…some of whom are with us this evening… that we have not forgotten.
By doing so, we repeatedly demonstrate to those who tried to tear this nation apart that we ARE united.
And we do so tonight in front of this powerful Memorial that includes three steel sections of the World Trade Center that we can touch, pieces of United Flight #93 and soil from the Pentagon.
It is a Memorial that evokes symbolism in an attempt to help ease the pain that lingers 16 years later
The concrete blocks at the base of the steel signify our foundations – the things that are truly important in our lives – our family, our faith, our relationships and our community.
The water surrounding the Memorial is a symbol of healing and rebirth, and the recurring circular forms we see throughout the Memorial represent the continuance of life.
There are other, more evident symbols that call out to us from this Memorial. The plaques around its circular base are inscribed with the names of the 64 Morris County residents who lost their lives 16 years ago.
The ruby-colored brick pavers that have been placed around the outside of the Memorial to honor the memory of all who were lost on September 11, 2001.
Here we stand together to remember those innocent men, women and children who died in New York City, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and in Arlington, Virginia … each of whom was the most important person on earth to someone
We gather here this evening to remember them and their loved ones, and to let them know we will never forget.”
Morris County 9/11 Memorial. File Photo
Brooke Shanley and Meghan Muth, students at Morris County School of Technology song the National Anthem
John Fila speaks as the attendees listen
Sheriff James M. Gannon, Sen. Tony Bucco, Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano
Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana during the Lighting of the Candles ceremony
Freehold Deputy Director John Cesaro and Freeholder Thomas Mastrangelo read the names of all Morris County Victims
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio
Officials, first responders and residents observe the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the county’s memorial on Hanover Avenue. The event is sponsored by the Morris County board of Freeholders
Officials, first responders and residents observe the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the county’s memorial on Hanover Avenue. The event is sponsored by the Morris County board of Freeholders.
Officials, first responders and residents observe the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against our nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the county’s memorial on Hanover Avenue. The event is sponsored by the Morris County board of Freeholders.
Randolph firefighter John Dunn leads procession to the Morris County September 11th Memorial
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Boy Scout Troop 173 is collecting items to prepare hygiene kits for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma and other natural disasters this season for the American Red Cross. Please consider helping and donating any of the items listed below:
Toiletries:
bar of soap deodorant
body wash lotion
shampoo, Q-tips,
conditioner, cotton balls,
toothbrushes, razors,
toothpaste, shaving cream
Items may be dropped off on or before Friday, September 22 by 5:00 p.m. at Parsippany Elks B P O Lodge No 2078, 230 Parsippany Road.
If you have any questions please call Troop 173’s Community Service Chair, Kim Catapano at (973) 886-8487.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — More patients die from pancreatic cancer than breast cancer, making pancreatic cancer the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Additionally, only 9% of patients live five years. To change the course of this disease, the New Jersey Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is inviting the community to attend PurpleStride New Jersey: The Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer.
The event takes place during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month on Sunday, November 12 at the Mack Cali Corporate Complex, One Campus Drive, days before World Pancreatic Cancer Day on November 16. PurpleStride will raise much needed awareness and funds to support the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to advance research, support patients and create hope.
“We’re saving lives at PurpleStride New Jersey,” stated Sandi Field Affiliate Chair of the New Jersey Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. “Every stride we make directly impacts the course of this disease. Our community needs this uplifting celebration of hope that unites families affected by the deadliest cancer. It’s time to take action against pancreatic cancer and make vigorous steps to double survival by 2020!”
The family-friendly 5K timed awareness walk/run will include:
• Registration at 7:30 a.m., event begins at 9:00 a.m.
• Kid-friendly activities and “purple play zone”
• Opening ceremony featuring live entertainment
• Gold Sponsor: Ipsen Group
• National Presenting Sponsor: Celgene
• National Silver Sponsor: AbbVie
The American Cancer Society reports an estimated 53,670 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and approximately 43,090 will die from the disease this year. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is working to double survival by 2020 by continuing to directly fund research, advocate for increased funding and resources from the national government, raise awareness through community outreach, and provide excellent patient services and support for novel initiatives like Clinical Trial Finder, Know Your TumorSM personalized medicine service and the Patient Registry.
Learn more about how you can support your local New Jersey Affiliate and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — While checking the area for a suspect in a house burglary on Hamburg Road on August 25, Sergeant Alfred Keiser made contact with a male and female on Allentown Road. While speaking to Joseph Underhill, 38, Denville and Jeanne Hicks, 46, Denville, they were both found to have active warrants and placed under arrest. Ms. Hicks was further found to be in possession of multiple pieces of CDS paraphernalia and Prescription Legend Drugs.
They were both transported to Parsippany Police Department and processed. While there, Mrs. Hicks was charged with Possession of Prescription Legend Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date for the Parsippany charges, however she was turned over to the custody of Rockaway Township Police Department due to her active warrant from their jurisdiction.
Morristown Police was contacted for Mr. Underhill’s warrant. They authorized him to be released on his own recognizance pending his new 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 — On Saturday, August 19, Hannah Shoshan, a 2017 graduate of Parsippany High School, along with over 250 first-year University of Vermont students, were led by 80 upper class peers as they began their UVM experience as part of the UVM TREK program, a unique, seven-day first year enrichment program sponsored by the University’s Department of Student Life.
Hannah Shoshan
Hannah Shoshan participated in Hiking TREK. A part of the Wilderness TREK program which provides students the opportunity to build lasting friendships, initiate self-discovery, and explore the people and landscapes that are Vermont, Hiking TREK provides incoming students an opportunity to visit and explore some of highest, most remote and oldest footpaths in the country – all along the long trail and in the Adirondacks. Hiking on average eight miles per day, traversed through hardwood, trickling streams and learned of the North Country’s rich, natural history along the way.
For 38 years, UVM’s TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region’s wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects. TREK is one of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the north east region.
The UVM TREK program offers first-year students diverse experiences and self-directed opportunities to learn about themselves, future classmates and student life at the University of Vermont. Working in small, cooperative groups with upper class leaders, TREK gives students with similar co-curricular interest an opportunity to develop teamwork skills, meet new friends, build community and make transition to life at UVM. This year consisted of twelve different trips in the areas of community service, leadership development (Animal Rescue, Better Burlington, Catamount Trail, Farm & Food, Habitat for Humanity, and State Park) and wilderness exploration (Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Kayaking, and ALANA Trek for students of color interested in the outdoors).
For more information on the TREK program click here or contact TREK directors: John Abbott (Wilderness) jdabbott@uvm.edu or Laura Megivern (Service TREK) lmegivern@uvm.edu in the Department of Student Life at (802) 656-2060.
The University of Vermont Department of Student Life provides students with extracurricular experiential learning, involvement, and leadership opportunities. With a variety of program areas spanning Outdoor Programs, Student Media, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and Campus Programs – Student Life aims to connect students with communities and experiences that will suppliment their academic career.
Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Committed to both research and teaching, UVM professors — world-class researchers, scholars, and artists — bring their discoveries into the classroom and their students into the field. Located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the nation’s most vibrant small cities and top college towns, UVM is a Public Ivy and top 100 national research university educating 10,267 undergraduate students, 1,462 graduate students, 915 certificate and non-degree students, and 461 M.D. students in the Larner College of Medicine.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to John Andrew Reiling, Jr. who passed away early Thursday morning, September 7, 2017, at the age of 73.
John was raised in Dayton, Ohio, as the second oldest of six brothers and sisters. He graduated Chaminade High School in 1962. He met the love of his life, Marilyn Preuss, while at University of Dayton. They recently celebrated 49 happy years of marriage.
They were residents of Parsippany for over 30 years where they raised their four children.
Throughout his career in Sales and Marketing for office products, he was employed by AB Dick, AR Meeker, Gestetner, Riso, and Ricoh.
The great joys in his later years were his eleven grandchildren, of whom John was so proud. He could regularly be seen at the grandkids’ sporting events and school performances, and would never fail to mention how talented they all are. He also enjoyed his weekly golf games with friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; his daughter, Jennette and her husband Jay McChesney with their children Jordan, James and Joe; his daughter, Tina and her husband Kevin Murphy with their children Jake, Reagan, and Scott; his son, Jack and his wife Nelly Ingraham with their children Chuck and Marty; and his son, Jason and his wife Kara (May) with their children Alex, Carter, and Kate.
They will be celebrating John on Monday, September 11, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine Street, Flemington.
To know John was to love him. His spirit, humor and compassion live on in his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all.
Kiwanis member Steve Dickens at the 15th Annual Parsippany Fall Festival Street Fair
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 17 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road. Reminder today, Friday, September 8 is the final day for registration to participate in this event.
Payton Saltenberger, 6, and Sydney Strumolo, 5, enjoying coloring at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany display
The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.
The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. For those businesses and organizations wanting to participate click here and print a registration form. Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.
Parsippany’s 16th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.
The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is offering spaces on a first come first serve basis. Display spaces vary depending on location and intended use. Vendors that are selling food will be distributed along the entire area with priority given to local food vendors and local organizations selling food.
All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by Friday, September 8. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.
Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2017.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — On Friday, August 25 at 1:48 p.m. Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police officers responded to a burglary that had just occurred at a residence on Hamburg Road near Everett Road in the Lake Parsippany section.
Upon arrival of Officers, they spoke to the resident, who advised them that she went to check on the rear door after hearing a rumbling noise come from that area.
As the resident went to check the area she observed a white male forcing his way into the home. The resident further advised she began to yell and the suspect exited the residence.
The suspect was not located after a search by a Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and responding Officers.
The scene was processed by the Morris County Sherriff’s Department CIS. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5’8, slim build, bushy hair, and wearing a blue short sleeve shirt.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — After receiving numerous complaints of prostitution occurring in township hotels, an investigation was initiated by members of the Parsippany Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit.
On Friday, August 25 at 12:57 p.m. after a brief investigation Alexis Troupakis, 27, East Rutherford, was placed under arrest at the Hilton Hotel, One Hilton Court. She was transported to the Parsippany Police Department for processing and charged with one count of Prostitution, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.
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 a residence on Dickerson Road for a burglary at 5:41 p.m. on Friday, August 18. After a brief investigation it was determined that the unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence, ransacked the bedroom and removed cash. The burglary occurred between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Detective Sergeant Joseph Puso, Detective Marcin Czajka, along with detectives from the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CIS assisted in the investigation.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Members of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meet with owner, Nikul Patel, of Joe Canal's to discuss the upcoming "21st Annual Grand Tasting" event
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Michael Mulhaul, Chairman of the “Annual Grand Tasting” has announced this years event will be held on Thursday, October 12 at Hanover Manor, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation will be hosting its 21st Annual “Grand Tasting” benefitting Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958; NJ Sharing Network, a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant and other charitable projects at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover.
There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s
This year wine selection will be provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet, 799 Route 46 East. Joe Canal’s is known for sizable selection of discount wine, beer and spirits.
There is a very diverse selection of wines from all parts of the world with descriptions, recommendations and ratings available on display at Joe Canal’s. This is super helpful and takes the intimidation of selecting wine a breeze for any novice.
Cost for the fun-filled event is only $60.00 per person and includes a Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner Buffet, Coffee, Tea, Desserts, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction and much more.
If your business would like to contribute to the Silent Auction, please contact Michael Mulhaul at 973-549-4185. Tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany member or online at https://21stannualwinetasting.eventbrite.com.
For information on advertising in our Ad Journal, click here or to be a sponsor of the event, click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — T-Mobile customers will soon be getting Netflix service for free, compliments of the wireless company. T-Mobile Corporate Office is located at Four Sylvan Way.
Starting Tuesday, September 12, customers with at least two lines on T-Mobile’s One family plan will be able to activate a standard $10.00-a-month Netflix subscription at no extra cost, T-Mobile announced Wednesday on its corporate website. The deal is open to existing and new T-Mobile customers, as well as to those who already have a Netflix account and those who don’t.
“The future is mobile, over-the-top and unlimited,” T-Mobile CEO John Legere said in a press release.
T-Mobile is positioning the announcement as yet another one of its “Un-carrier” moves that differentiate the company from its much larger competitors, AT&T and Verizon. Those carriers have had a difficult time maintaining the speed of their networks as Americans watch more video and use more data on mobile devices, according to T-Mobile.
When asked whether T-Mobile was concerned that Netflix binges would slow speeds on its network, a company representative said: “Hell no. Our network was built for the video era!”
To activate the complimentary Netflix subscription, T-Mobile customers can go to the company’s website, visit a T-Mobile store, or call a customer service agent. The Netflix service includes access to high-definition videos and allows customers to stream videos on up to two devices simultaneously.
But customers can apply the $10.00 monthly credit from T-Mobile to Netflix’s $12-a-month premium plan, so they would pay $2.00 a month for that service, which offers ultra-high-resolution 4K video streams and allows subscribers to tune to Netflix videos on up to four devices at once.
By default, T-Mobile streams videos in standard-definition, 480p resolution, though it allows customers to choose instead to stream in a higher resolution, which requires far more bandwidth. The company’s standard service plans promise unlimited data, but T-Mobile warns customers that it may slow their network speeds if they consume more than 32 GB in a month.
T-Mobile and Netflix did not disclose the details of their agreement, but T-Mobile indicated it would be paying Netflix on behalf of its customers.
“This is not something Netflix is giving us for free,” Legere said on a conference call with reporters, according to The Wall Street Journal. “We’re taking care of your Netflix bill for you.”
Hannah Arntzen, Carousel Of Learning Pre-School & Nursery
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Recently members of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) participated in Staples Monthly Small Business Showcase.
The merchants participating in the August event were Mary Kay Cosmetics and Carousel Of Learning Pre-School & Nursery.
Once a month, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the “Staples Small Business Showcase” where local merchants have a table and can greet the customers of Staples and talk about their products and services and give out samples.
Tina Hulsman (NSD) representing Mary Kay Cosmetics
Robert Peluso, President Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, said “This is a great opportunity for chamber members to display their goods and services to the customers of Staples and to increase their brand awareness.”
This monthly event, “Staples Business Showcase” is available to all PACC members and local non-profit groups.
For more information on “Staples Small Business Showcase” please contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 or email flcahill@parsippanychamber.org.
Eight-year old Theodore Stanziale, who is entering Third Grade at Northvail School awaits for the bell to ring on the first day of school
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills School District opened this morning for the school year 2017-2018. The students arrived eager to meet their new teachers, see their friends and start learning in their freshly painted classrooms.
Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School opened for the 2017-2018 school year at 7:40 a.m. and classes end at 2:25 p.m. (Click here for Parsippany High School Bell Schedule and Click here for Parsippany Hills High School).
Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School opened at 7:55 a.m. and classes end at 2:46 p.m.
All Elementary Schools start at 8:55 a.m. and classes end at 3:25 p.m.
Grades K-12 are scheduled for 184 days, which allows for four snow/emergency days. If the number of snow/emergency days used is either more or less than four, the calendar will be adjusted accordingly. If more snow days are needed they will be taken from the April Break beginning with April 6.
The calendar includes important dates such as winter and spring vacations, religious holidays, federal holidays, early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences.
Here is the full list of dates to know for this school year:
September
Friday, September 1: Teachers Report, Professional Development
Monday, September 4: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5: Teachers, Grades 6 and 9 Orientation
Wednesday, September 6: First Day for Students
Thursday, September 21: No School (Rosh Hashanah)
November
Tuesday, November 7: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
Thursday, November 9: No School (NJEA Convention)
Friday, November 10: No School (NJEA Convention)
Wednesday, November 22: Half Day
Thursday, November 23: No School (Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 24: No School (Thanksgiving holiday)
December
Friday, December 22: Half Day
Monday, December 25 through Friday, December 29: No School (Christmas Recess)
January
Monday, January 1: No School (New Year’s Day)
Monday, January 15: No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
February
Monday, February 19: No School (Presidents’ Day)
March
Monday, March 12: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
Friday, March 30: No School (Good Friday)
April
Monday, April 2 through Friday, April 6: No School (Spring Recess)
May
Monday, May 28: No School (Memorial Day)
June
Tuesday, June 5: No School for Students (Professional Development for Teachers)
Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20: Half Day for Students
Thursday, June 21: Last Day for Students and Teachers, Half Day for Students, Graduation
Safe Driving Tips from AAA Every fall, over 55 million children across the United States head back to school. With 13 percent of those children typically walking or biking to their classes, AAA warns drivers to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous – over the last decade, nearly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Launched in 1946, AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully awareness campaign was created as a way to help reduce child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Here are several recommendations from AAA regarding ways drivers can help to keep kids safe:
Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian
struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster.
Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.
Eliminate distractions. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. And children can be quick, crossing the road unexpectedly or emerging suddenly between two parked cars. Reduce risk by not using your cell phone or eating while driving, for example.
Reverse responsibly. Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles.
Watch for bicycles. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and a bicyclist. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that he or she wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. Find videos, expert advice and safety tips at ShareTheRoad.AAA.com.
Talk to your teen. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, and nearly one in four fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after-school hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) will host a Speed Networking event on Wednesday, September 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Morris Adult Day Care, 784 Route 46, Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — T-Mobile customers will soon be getting Netflix service for free, compliments of the wireless company. T-Mobile Corporate Office is located at Four Sylvan Way.
