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Still Time to Join Other Women to Build for Morris Habitat for Humanity

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — In August a special week has been set aside as a day designated by Morris Habitat as a “Women Build” week. “Women Build” brings women together from all walks of life to learn construction skills and to advocate for affordable housing and safer, stronger communities.

On Monday, August 7  through Saturday, August 12  “Women Build” week will be going to 18/20 Wallman Way, Budd Lake.

In the past, the response to this special day was overwhelming. Whether you have volunteered before or are a first time participant, Morris Habitat wants you to come out, or even better to get a group together for a special experience. Whether it’s on your own or with a group of friends, a church group, employees from a local company, all women are welcome.

When asked how she felt about last years’ event, Stephanie Sayki, Director of Volunteer Services, said “it was fantastic! The women that participated showed that you don’t have to have brawn and muscle to build. They all came together…different ages…different walks of life…all united in one goal, to build a home for a family in need.”

For more information on “Women Build”, go to the Morris Habitat web site by clicking here. To sign up just go to the volunteer section or contact stephanie.sayki@morrishabitat.org

To learn more about Morris Habitat and different ways you can help, click here  or call (973) 891-1934.

Founded in 1985, Morris Habitat for Humanity advocates for and builds affordable housing to enhance lives and strengthen the community. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Morris Habitat builds new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families. Morris Habitat collaborates with other Habitat affiliates and related housing organizations to improve the affordable housing stock in the region, and over the last four years has more than doubled the number of homes built.

Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles by building homes, communities and hope. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Morris Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.

Since 1985 Morris Habitat has served 400 households though home ownership opportunities, home preservation, and international home building programs. Of these 100 homes were home repair projects and 80 new homes were built as well.

In addition, proceeds from the ReStore, opened May 2007, have funded 22 homes and diverted almost 5,800 tons of useable material out of landfills.  The store is located at 274 South Salem Street, Randolph. Store hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Congratulations to Katy Halpern, Children’s Librarian, Lake Hiawatha Library

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Frank L. Cahill
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Learn & Play
Katy Halpern

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2017 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award to Katy Halpern, Children’s Librarian at the Lake Hiawatha Branch of the Parsippany-Troy Hill Public Library. Katy was one of four children’s librarians selected to receive this award.

An annual gift made possible from Penguin Young Readers Group and Random House Children’s Books, enabled Katy to attend her first American Library Association’s Annual Conference as well as the Newberry-Caldecott-Wilder banquet held in Chicago in June.  This was an opportunity for “four hardworking, dedicated librarians who want to learn, network, and celebrate their profession.” stated Adrienne Waintraub, executive director of school and library marketing, Random House Children’s Books.

Katy has been a children’s librarian since 2012 in her first library position at the Lake Hiawatha branch of the Parsippany Library System.  She created a Sensory Storytime program to provide children with special needs the opportunity for monthly field trips to the Lake Hiawatha Library. Katy also won the 2013 Best Practices in Early Literacy Award from the New Jersey State Library.  In addition to the Sensory Storytimes, Katy has offered Preschool Math programs, Music and Movement Storytimes, and Book Bundle projects.  Her programs are very well attended and as a result both circulation and attendance at the branch have increased.  Katy serves with the Morris Area Youth Services committee involved in a number of programs including Best Books for Children and a Preschool Workshop for teachers.

Katy was excited to attend the Newberry – Caldecott banquet, and meet with the Newberry Committee those who select the titles for the warded winning book.

She also met her favorite Young Adult author Sarah Dressen!

Katy also enjoyed the opportunity to attend various sessions and talks and came away with many exciting and great ideas to implement at the branch and share with her colleagues.  One is the importance for creating play spaces in the library for parents and children to drop in the library to interact together in a play situation, such as building, coloring, and working on puzzles.  Many of these materials, Number Tiles, Animal Counters, and Early Literacy kits such as flash cards, puzzles, books and number and letter matching games have been generously donated by the Friends of the Parsippany Library.

Penguin Random House children’s division partners with ALSC to “support youth librarianship and innovation in the field” Carmela Laria, executive director of school and library marketing, Penguin Young Readers.

The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library services to children…ALSC is committed to creating better future for children through libraries” ALA.

The Lake Hiawatha branch of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Library is located at 68 Nokomis Avenue.

Parsippany Movie Night: Friday, August 25

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Liquid Church, located at 299 Webro Road will be offering a free movie on Friday, August 25. It’s their way of saying thanks for welcoming them to Parsippany!

They’ll have a 40 foot movie screen set up on their massive front lawn and they’re inviting the entire community to catch a free flick!

They will be showing the family-friendly flick “Sing.” From Illumination Entertainment, the studio that brought you The Secret Life of Pets comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives inside all of us. Sing stars Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world’s greatest singing competition to save his crumbling theater; Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, an overworked and under appreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash her inner diva; Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; and Taron Egerton as Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family’s felonies. Sing is the musical comedy event of the year! Film by NBC Universal. Rated PG. Movie time: 1:47:53.

Free popcorn and lemonade stand opens at 7:00 p.m. and movie starts at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested you bring your own chairs and blankets.

Rain Date will be Saturday, August 26. if the weather is an issue, they’ll notify you via email about the date change, so make sure you register today.

Get your free tickets by clicking here. For additional questions, email by clicking here.

Morris County Organ Transplant Group Monthly Meeting & Guest Speaker

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Frank L. Cahill
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Members of the Morris County Organ Transplant Group, walking under "Team Liberty" at the NJ Sharing Network 5K earlier this summer

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — The Morris County Transplant Group will hold their monthly group meeting and welcome special guest speaker Michele Dabal, on Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Dabal won a Bronze Medal at the World Transplant Games in Spain earlier this summer as part of Team Liberty.  Ms. Dabal is a liver transplant recipient who also works for the New Jersey Sharing Network.

Everyone welcome to hear this interesting talk about the active life post-organ transplant.

The Morris County Group meets the first Wednesday of each month.  The group is open to anyone in the transplant community; anyone who has had an organ or tissue transplant, is on the wait list, has donated as well as family.  It is an official regional group of the NJ Sharing Network

The group meets in the Community Room at the Parsippany Police Station, 3339 Route 46 E, Parsippany. Contact Nick with any questions about the group at (973) 984-6966 or mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com.

Bush Brothers & Company has voluntarily recalled three types of beans

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Frank L. Cahill
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Bush Brothers & Company has voluntarily recalled three types of their 28 ounce cans of beans.

The  company said is a statement that the recall is due to some cans having defective side seams. These side seam defects may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak or allow for harmful bacteria to grow inside the product.

The Baked Beans involved in the recall include:

– BUSH’S BEST ORIGINAL BAKED BEANS 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01614 4 and Lot Codes 6057S LC and 6057P LC with the Best By date of Jun 2019-
BUSH’S BEST® BROWN SUGAR HICKORY BAKED BEANS 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01977 0 and Lot Codes 6097S GF and 6097P GF with Best By date of Jun 2019
– BUSH’S BEST COUNTRY STYLE BAKED BEANS 28 ounce with UPC of 0 39400 01974 9 and Lot Codes 6077S RR, 6077P RR, 6087S RR, 6087P RR with the Best By date of Jun 2019

No illnesses have been reported but the company urges consumers to dispose of the affected products immediately even if the beans do not look or smell spoiled.

Consumers who have questions can call 1-800-590-3797 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

For complete details of this recall click here.

Parsippany Police warns to lock car doors

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Frank L. Cahill
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Jamie Barberio

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Although Parsippany is a very safe to town to live in, we still have people who commit crimes. One of the most frequently reported crimes is burglary to a vehicle.

During the past five days, numerous vehicles have been entered and property stolen in the Lake Parsippany area.

These incidents can and have occurred in multiple residential areas throughout the town. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department increased patrols in all of our residential areas. Almost all of the vehicle burglaries to date, have been done on unlocked vehicles. That’s right, people still leave their vehicles unlocked when they are parked on the street or driveway. Besides the previously mentioned increased patrols in residential areas, we need the residents to help reduce vehicle burglaries by following the steps below.

Crime Prevention Tips

  1. Lock your vehicle. Thieves go through neighborhoods and parking lots pulling on handles of vehicles to find unlocked doors. Why you ask? The car alarm usually won’t sound and they do not have to smash a window to get into your vehicle. If the vehicle is locked, most of the time they will bypass your vehicle unless you do not follow #2.

  2. Any valuables should be removed from the vehicle when parked or hidden out of sight. To further that, do not leave purses, bags or valuables sitting on the seat of your vehicle when you go into your house, work, a store, or the gym. Criminals will shatter your window and take these items.

  3. Do not keep spare keys inside your vehicle. Almost every motor vehicle theft committed this year, the suspect had the key.

For more information call Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

Dialogic PowerVille Visual IVR and PowerVille Voicemail Recognized for Exceptional Innovation

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Dialogic, a cloud-optimized applications and infrastructure solutions provider for service providers, enterprises, and developers, announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has awarded both Dialogic® PowerVille™ Visual IVR (VIVR) and PowerVille™ Voicemail (VM) with a 2017 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. Dialogic is located at Four Gatehall Drive.

“Our customers continue to augment traditional voice applications with video. And because our PowerVille applications utilize our leading software based media server, PowerMedia® XMS, we can seamlessly deliver both voice and video support with applications. This award validates that we are at the forefront of creating innovative enterprise applications and delivering them in ways customers want,” said Jim Machi, SVP of Product Management and Marketing at Dialogic.

Congratulations to Dialogic for being honored with two Communications Solutions Product of the Year Awards,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “PowerVille VIVR and PowerVille VM are truly innovative products and are amongst the best solutions brought to market in the past twelve months that facilitate business-transforming voice, data and video communications. I look forward to continued excellence from Dialogic in 2018 and beyond.

Dialogic is a leading cloud-optimized solutions provider for real-time communications media, applications, and infrastructure to service providers, enterprises, and developers around the globe. Based in Parsippany with offices worldwide, Dialogic helps 48 of the world’s top 50 mobile operators, and nearly 3,000 application developers build and deploy on agile networks. Learn more about how Dialogic is enabling agility by following us on Twitter @Dialogic, and visiting www.dialogic.com and the Dialogic Blog for the latest industry news, trends and advice.

Register now for Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country Program

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills encourages children interested in running to join the Parsippany Express Youth Cross Country Program. Participants must be seven years old by December 31, 2017.

Age Group & Race Distances
7 & 8 year olds – 1600 meters (1 mile)
9 & 10 year olds – 2100 meters (1.3 miles)
11 & 12 year olds – 3300 meters (2.1 miles)
13 & 14 year olds – 4000 meters (2.5 miles)

The team meets and practices at Central Park of Morris County. Practices are Tuesday and Thursdays starting at 7:00 p.m. starting Tuesday, August 1. Practice times will adjust with daylight. Meets are on Sunday.

Register online or at the Parsippany Recreation Department for $5.00 by clicking here.

Download and complete form and mail with check for $75.00 per child payable to Parsippany Express Cross Country to:
Parsippany Express Cross Country
c/o Tom Metz
26 Clairview Road
Denville, New Jersey 07834

For additional questions, please call Tom Metz at (973) 590-8726, or click here to email.

IHOP donates to Stockton Court fire victims

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Frank L. Cahill
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Ni-Fei Hsieh receives donation from IHOP owner Mo Abdelhadi

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus, Living Waters Church and IHOP would like to thank everyone that attended the fundraiser for the families of the Stockton Court fire. Recently, Mo Abdelhadi owner of IHOP, 792 Route 46, Parsippany presented Ni-Fei Hsieh a check from a portion of the proceeds earned during the fundraiser held in March.

Some residents attending the event included Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Parsippany Focus Publisher Frank Cahill, Nicolas Limanov, Former Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Councilman and current member of the Board of Adjustment Jonathan Nelson, Republican Council Candidate Vincent Ferrara, Karen DeChristopher, Al Goldberg and the Levine Family.

Karen DeChristopher, Stephen Persaud and Robert Peluso

Also Democratic Council Candidate Emily Peterson, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Michael Soriano, Political Director Matt Clarkin Morris County Democratic Committee, Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany Republican Club Recording Secretary Angela Stanton​, Pastor Dave Griffith, Pastor Mike Dolce, Living Church, members of Living Church and families and friends.

Frank Cahill, Publisher Parsippany Focus said “Its always good when friends and families can come together and support the families devastated by the fire on Stockton Court. When I heard they could use money, I spoke to Mo Abdelhadi, owner Parsippany IHOP and asked if we could do a fundraiser to help the families. Then the word got around, and I received a request from Living Waters to join in on the fundraiser. I would like to thank everyone that became involved in the fundraiser.”

 

Here’s how much Guadagno is trailing Murphy in fundraising

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Frank L. Cahill
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TRENTON — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Murphy has a commanding fundraising lead over Republican opponent Kim Guadagno, who’s received less than half the amount of state matching dollars than Murphy to date, officials announced. The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission announced Friday it disbursed nearly $1.4 million to the two candidates. Under the state matching…

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JCP&L Transmission Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol Summer 2017

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRISTOWN — Foresters from Jersey Central Power & Light Company will take to the sky to conduct helicopter inspections of power lines in the Morris County area as part of the company’s annual vegetation management program.

The patrols should only take a few days, weather permitting. Local officials have been notified that the inspections will take place. The inspections will take place until August 3, weather permitting.

Helicopters are a cost-effective and efficient way to conduct inspections that help keep JCP&L’s electric system durable and reliable. Residents may see a small helicopter flying at low altitude or hovering over power lines and towers while company foresters examine trees and other vegetation in the right-of-way and trees outside the corridor that could potentially cause damage to the electric system.

The helicopter will be flying at a speed of about 35-40 mph above or alongside the lines, and may circle around for a closer inspection. The helicopter is a Hughes MD 500, black in color with a red stripe, tail # N8330P.

When a potential tree issue is identified, additional ground-level inspections are scheduled and remedial actions are completed.

JCP&L also performs annual aerial inspections of transmission towers, substations and other electrical equipment.

Morris County Library: ”Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag”

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Frank L. Cahill
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Various American flags on display at the county library in Whippany

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Heritage Commission and the Morris County Library are presenting a special display entitled “Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag’’ at the county library in the Whippany section of Hanover Township through September 15.

Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag, which details the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, is on view through Tuesday, August 25. Items in the exhibit cases will be on view through September 15.

American flags from the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries are on display in the lobby of the library. Flags and exhibit cases of related items  are on view on the first and second floor.

A third exhibit case, located on the fifth floor of the County Administration Building in Morristown, also features examples of rare and unusual American flags.

Visitors to the county library exhibit can view a selection of American flags and see the changes that took place from the Colonial Period to the Mid-Twentieth Century. Also on view are vintage children’s books, period photographs, and other materials related to the Stars and Stripes.

While each flag in the exhibit has an interesting history, three have ties to Morris County.

The first, on loan from the Historical Society of Boonton Township, is an original 35-star Civil War flag. This rare American flag was handed down to Mrs. Oscar Kincaid, Sr., from her aunt and remained in the Kincaid family for almost 150 years.

The second is a small 39-star silk parade flag with hand-painted gold stars, on loan from the Morristown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

A third flag, from the special collections in the Morris County Archives, handcrafted in silk in 1940, is on display in the library lobby.

The County Library management and the Heritage Commission worked together to bring this exhibit to our constituents. We hope visitors to the library will appreciate viewing the evolution of our nation’s flag and the history that is symbolically represented in the Stars and Stripes.

Get more information on the Morris County Heritage Commission by clicking here.

Get more information on the Morris County Library by clicking here.

The library is located (for GPS) at 30 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Plains.

Learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner click here.

Lauren Astor Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College

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Frank L. Cahill
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Lauren Astor

PARSIPPANY – Lauren Astor a Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the spring 2017 semester. Lauren was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

Man charged with causing drug-induced death of Jefferson woman  

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — A Mount Olive man has been charged with crimes related to the May death of Jennifer Ward, 35, in Jefferson Township, according to Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher, and Jefferson Township Police Chief William Craig.

 Kayron Jackson, aka Alkama Jackson, aka “Keys,” 37, was charged July 27 by Warrant-Complaint with the first-degree crime of Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death, and the third degree crime of Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Fentanyl).  The charges were authorized by state Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Critchley in Morristown. Jackson was arrested on these charges on July 28 in Mount Olive and remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending future court proceedings.             

On the morning of May 5, law enforcement responded to 88 Mase Road, Jefferson, on a report of a female who was unconscious and not breathing. The female, who was pronounced as deceased at the scene, was identified as Jennifer Ward.  The investigation would reveal that Ward was the victim of a fatal drug overdose. 

Through a subsequent investigation, it is alleged that Jackson distributed fentanyl to Ward in Mount Olive on May 4, the evening before she was found dead. It is further alleged that the ingestion of the fentanyl distributed by Jackson to Ward resulted in Ward’s death. 

Jackson has been charged with Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9.  This statute provides that any person who manufactures, distributes or dispenses any of a number of controlled dangerous substances is strictly liable for a death that results from the injection, inhalation, or ingestion of that substance.  This is a first-degree crime, which is punishable by up to twenty years in New Jersey State Prison and is subject to the 85 percent parole ineligibility requirements of the No Early Release Act.       

Members of the Mount Olive Police Department, Jefferson Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office have contributed to this investigation.

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.

Burglary to vehicle on Kingston Road

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Edward Elston responded to the lobby of Police Headquarters to speak to the victim of a theft.

Upon arrival, the victim advised him that between Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25 an unknown person gained entry to his vehicle.

The victim stated he found his glove box open and that personal documents were missing from it.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

DWI at Wawa on New Road

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the parking lot of Wawa on a reported intoxicated female attempting to drive a vehicle at 3:48 a.m. July 22.

They were further advised that the caller had taken possession of the female’s 2017 Kia Sportage keys to prevent her from leaving after she left the keys on the checkout counter. Upon arrival of Officers, they spoke to the caller and Katlyn Santucci, 25, Parsippany.

After a brief investigation, she was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Police Headquarters.

While there, she was processed and issued the following traffic summonses: Driving While Intoxicated; Revocation for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test; Consent to Taking of Samples of Breath and Reckless Driving.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her 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.

Garden Savings Raises Over $16,000 for Charity at 7th Annual Golf Outing

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Frank L. Cahill
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Nicole Fulmino of Children’s Specialized Hospital, Ken Karamichael of the YE2S Center, Garden Savings Executive Team (Lou Vetere, Mike Powers, Nick Biason and Lynn Dockrill) and other Garden Savings volunteers who helped make the outing a success

PARSIPPANY — Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Parsippany, with branches in Dover, Newark and Maplewood, raised over $16,000 for two local charitable groups at its 7th Annual Golf Outing held on Monday, July 17.

The outing was attended by nearly one hundred credit union professionals and industry business partners … the credit union’s largest outing to date. The proceeds will be split between the Children’s Specialized Hospital of New Brunswick and the Rutgers Youth Education and Success Center (YE2S Center) of Newark.

“When we first came up with this idea to do a benefit golf outing back in 2011, we never anticipated that its popularity would grow this much,” said Garden Savings President and Chief Executive Officer, Lou Vetere.  “Seven years later we have more than doubled our contribution amounts to these wonderful organizations and we are very grateful to all of the support we receive from our sponsors that enables us to make these significant donations.  The YE2S Center and Children’s Specialized Hospital both do great things in the community to help people that need it most and that’s in line with the overall mission of our credit union as well.  We look forward to another fun and successful outing in 2018.”

Garden Savings is a $350 million dollar full service financial institution that serves the financial needs of over 26,000 members throughout New Jersey and neighboring states.

Kiwanis Club will miss long time member Steve Dickens

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Steve and Nancy Dickens, Foundation President Connie Keller and Kiwanis President Greg Elbin

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held a “roast” to honor and give Steven Dickens, and his wife Nancy, well wishes on their upcoming move to South Carolina.

Steve Dickens

Dickens joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany on June 1, 1996, only four years after the club was formed.

Steve became treasurer after Fred Bechtold in 2003 until present when he announced he will be relocating.

Jayne Beline said “We all will miss Steve and wish him well in his new adventure. Steve was always such an enthusiastic and dependable member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. He was so very generous with his time, shopping for food and arranging for club members to cook at Homeless Solutions; cooking pancakes for the Parsippany Day Care holiday family breakfast and helping with all of the club’s fundraisers.”

Nancy Dickens

“The Kiwanis Club honored Steve with the Kiwanian of the Year award, the Hixson, and the coveted Scooby sticker,” said Jayne. Former Mayor Mimi Letts said “Steve is a very dedicated Kiwanian, serving as treasurer, fundraiser and coordinator for Kiwanis efforts at Homeless Solutions.  He also served on the Board of the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. He will be missed by many in Parsippany. But I will remember him mostly for his big smile and pleasant good morning every Thursday at Kiwanis morning meetings at Empire Diner. Steve is truly a good citizen and a great guy! I wish him and Nancy the very best.”

Michael A. Mulhaul said “Steven is like a brother come to think of it even better than a brother, you don’t get to choose your brothers.”

He cooked at Homeless Solutions with Bob Iracane for many years and then took the lead for Homeless Solutions in 2014, where he did the shopping for the meal and also organized the team to cook each month.

Besides the duties of the Treasurer of the Club and the Foundation, Steve has worked on every committee: Street Fair, Grand Tasting Fund Raiser, Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser, Touch a Truck Fund Raiser and even managed to get numerous Grants for the good works of the Club from where he worked, Prudential.

Steve retired recently from Prudential Insurance Company, New Jersey.

Steve will be missed and it will be hard to replace such a devoted member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser was a Huge Success

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Golfers getting ready to hit the course. Photos courtesy of Vince White

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser at the Knoll West Country Club on Tuesday, July 11. This is the primary fundraiser for the club’s educational programs and scholarships. WCPTH club member Lois Preis White chaired the successful fundraiser for the second straight year.

All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating 8th graders, 5th Grade Reading Awards, a Spelling Bee, Dr. Seuss Birthday events and  library donations. For the 2017 school year, thirty-one students were honored by the club, including ten high school seniors who each received a scholarship. With the money raised at this year’s fundraiser the club will be able to meet or exceed the number of scholarships and educational awards for the 2018 school year.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion with the club chairman for the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser Lois Preis White before the luncheon. Photos courtesy of Vince White

Over 60 golfers, including Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro enjoyed the day. There were also 80 other attendees, including the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) President Jean Revis and women from other clubs in the  NJSFWC organization, who all came and enjoyed a morning of bridge and other games.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani joined everyone for lunch. And after lunch there was an afternoon of bidding on over 55 Tricky Tray prizes and the 50/50 Raffle drawing.

Next year the 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, July 10.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  WCPTH has demonstrated its commitment to the community through an impressively wide range of community service endeavors. The Club has served the township and the state with initiatives to support not only education, but also home life, conservation and more. WCPTH is very proud to have been instrumental in the founding of the Parsippany Library and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. Today the Woman’s Club is involved with the Parsippany Food Pantry, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jersey Battered Women’s Service and Child Abuse Prevention – NJ. And the club also supports Boatsie’s Boxes for the military serving overseas, UNICEF, Heifer International and other worthy and charitable causes

For club and membership information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, visit our website by clicking here or follow us on FaceBook.

The Tricky Tray included gift certificates to area restaurants, baskets of cheer, tickets to Yankees and Jet games, and much more. Photos courtesy of Vince White
Some of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills members at the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic registration table.  From left:  Marilyn Marion club President, Janet Reilly club member, Betty Lagitch club member, Lois Preis White club chairman for the fundraiser, Cathy Miller club member, Betsy Lowry club member and Cami Pesce club member. Seated is Jennifer Biondo club member. Photos courtesy of Vince White

Roxy is a friendly puppy looking for her furever home

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Frank L. Cahill
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RANDOLPH — Roxy is a friendly puppy about 11-13 weeks old and weights about 13-15 pounds. She was rescued along with her sister Rita from Anguilla. Anguilla is a beautiful island, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food.Furever Home Dog Rescue heard about these siblings and we transported them to the US to live in foster homes. 

Roxy foster say…..”Roxy is as sweet as she is cute! She is a playful puppy with a sweet personality. Roxy loves, loves playing outside, going for walks and playing with my dog. She enjoys cuddling with you and getting petted. Roxy is so very cute when she sleeps in my dog’s bed!  it’s hard not to love her!” 

To see more photos of this puppy click here.

If interested in adoption Roxy, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. 

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