PARSIPPANY — Girl Scouts Troop 95609 was selling cookies at Parsippany Foodtown on Saturday, April 8.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is fun for girls, but also helps girls develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. As the largest girl-led business in the country, the program allows girls to earn proceeds which can help girls reach their dreams. Cookie proceeds are often used to fund service projects right in the community. Girls also learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.
PARSIPPANY — Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. announced it has closed the sale of One Gatehall Drive, a 114,000-square-foot, four-story, Class A office building.
HFF represented the seller in the sale of the property to Lincoln Property Company.
One Gatehall Drive is situated along Route 202, in close proximity to Route 10 and Interstates 287 and 80. Renovated in 2004, the Energy Star-rated building features a two-story lobby atrium with skylight, well-appointed common areas, shared conference room, dining area and a fitness center. One Gatehall Drive also shares a fountain courtyard with an adjacent office building and is next door to a Marriott Residence Inn. Tenants at the 63-percent-leased property include software, consulting, communications, staffing and foodservice tenants.
The HFF investment sales team representing the seller was led by senior managing director Jose Cruz, managing director Kevin O’Hearn and directors Stephen Simonelli and Michael Oliver.
“This sale further exemplifies the demand for well-located value-add office buildings in Northern New Jersey where the buyer can continue to improve the property,” Cruz said.
PARSIPPANY — Carol Tiesi, a member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, was elected Division 9 Lieutenant Governor-Elect on Thursday, April 6 at the Division 9 Board Meeting held at Randolph Diner.
Also elected for another term as Lieutenant Governor, Division 9, was Howard Gordon a member of Kiwanis Club of Randolph.
Division 9 includes Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, Kiwanis Club of Randolph, Kiwanis Club of Bernardsville, Boonton Kiwanis, Kiwanis Club of the Chathams, Kiwanis Club of Denville, Dover Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis Club of Montville, Kiwanis Club of Morristown, Roxbury Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Club of Somerset Hills.
There are a total of 10 divisions in the New Jersey District.
Carol has been the K-Kids Advisor of Littleton School for seven years. Here the students are Marching in Parsippany’s Memorial Day Parade
Carol’s accomplishments in Kiwanis include: 2013-2014 President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany; 2014-2015 Foundation President Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany; Board of Directors (Community) 2014-present; Co-New Jersey District K-Kids Administrator 2015-present, Attend New Jersey District Board Meetings; Littleton Elementary School K-Kids Advisor for the past seven years; Chair of Breakfast with Santa at the Parsippany Child Day Care Center; Chair of Kiwanis Table set up at Parsippany Fall Festival; Member of Wine Tasting Committee; Touch-a-Truck Committee; Prevent Child Abuse: Pinwheels for Prevention Committee; Captain of the Relay for Life Central Morris Kiwanis Team and Leadership Committee (2016 and 2017).
Carol will assume her responsibilities during the New Jersey District Convention and will become Lieutenant Governor the following year.
PARSIPPANY — Global Youth Service Day is a community service event planned, promoted, and led by youth volunteers to benefit local organizations. Children in grades K-7 can drop in at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road, between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 and help teen volunteers complete a special service project for the local food pantry and animal shelter. No registration required.
Pictured above are Parsippany Library TAB (Youth Advisory Board) members: Katie G., Alison C., Cindy L., Janelle P., Rucha P., Karoline X. organizing some of the donated material the Library has generously received from our library customers, for the various projects. These projects wouldn’t be possible to make without the support of The Friends of the Library and the Library’s generous patrons.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident E. Drew Britcher of Britcher Leone, LLC, of Parsippany and Glen Rock, has been named one of the top 100 attorneys and to the Ten Year Top List in New Jersey for 2017 by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to the general list, but less than 1/1000th were named to the Ten Year Top List.
This marks the 13th consecutive year that Britcher has been recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers and the 12th consecutive year he has been named among the Top 100 in the state. Further, he is one of only 51 lawyers statewide who have ever been named to both the Top 10, Top 100 and/or Top 50 Women for 10 years.
As head of Britcher Leone’s trial practice, Britcher has successfully prosecuted or resolved hundreds of complex medical negligence, products liability and other personal injury claims. Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, he has served as either counsel of record or amicus counsel in more than 35 reported decisions of the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of New Jersey and New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division.
Britcher was also named one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine, to the 2016and 17 list of “Lawyers of Distinction” and among “Bergen’s Best” by 201 Magazine. In addition, he has received numerous awards for his service to the American Association for Justice, as well as its New Jersey Chapter. In 2015, he was honored with a “Professional Lawyer of the Year” Award by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law.
In 2016, he was elected an at-large national governor of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). He has also served as past-president of the New Jersey Association for Justice, where he currently chairs its Amicus and Medical Malpractice Committees and has done so for over a decade. Britcher was a founding member of the Board of Trial Lawyers Care, an organization that provided pro bono legal representation to victims and families of victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He also helped draft the language of New Jersey’s Patients First and Patient Safety Acts and is an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School, where he teaches courses in medical malpractice law and litigation.
He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
He earned a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. from Rutgers College, where he has been inducted as a member of the Order of the Barristers and a Loyal Son, respectively. He is a resident of Parsippany.
Kristen B. Miller Named among Rising Stars
Kristen B. Miller, a senior associate at Britcher Leone, was named to the 2017 Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for the fourth consecutive year. Rising Stars recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys age 40 or under or who are in practice for ten years or less. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Kristen B. Miller
Miller focuses her practice on medical malpractice and personal injury matters. She has authored several appellate and amicus briefs before the Supreme Court of New Jersey and the New Jersey Appellate Division, including authoring an amicus brief on behalf of the American Association for Justice in the matter of Pliva v. Messing before the Supreme Court of the United States Supreme.
She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, Women Lawyers in Bergen, the American Association for Justice where she serves as a Member of the Board of Governors, and the New Jersey Association for Justice where she also serves on the Board of Governors and co-chairs the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. She has been selected to the “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers.
She previously clerked for the Honorable Virginia A. Long, Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. She is admitted to the bars of the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree, with honors, from Lehigh University.
Paul Carifi, Jr., Michael dePierro, Council President Louis Valori, Loretta Gragnani and Council Vice President Robert Peluso
PARSIPPANY — Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Louis Valori has rescheduled its regular meeting that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
The rescheduled date will be Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in the Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.
Formal action may or not be taken.
At this time there is no agenda prepared for the rescheduled date.
Recycling coordinators, Liz Sweedy and Chad Kreitz, visited the Recycling is Cool club at Knollwood School. Members learned about the how’s and why’s of recycling
PARSIPPANY — The Recycling is Cool (RIC) Club is going strong at Knollwood School, as it has been for the past 20 years! The fourth grade members, under the direction of Mrs. Dolsky and Ms. Metzger, collect, weigh, and empty the classroom recycling bins weekly. Recently, the members enjoyed a presentation given by Ms. Liz Sweedy, Senior Recycling Specialist for the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, and Mr. Chad Kreitz, Recycling Coordinator for the Township of Parsippany Troy-Hills.
Our guest speakers shared a power point explaining what happens to our recycled papers once it is collected from Knollwood School. The students engaged in a question and answer session, viewed recyclable and non-recyclable items, and were impressed by a “money dress” which symbolized the money saved by the town when we all participate in recycling our garbage.
The money dress” which symbolized the money saved by the town when we all participate in recycling our garbage
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus reported in a story titled “Good-bye to the King of Burgers; Hello to the King of Coffee” in January 2016 that Burger King will become a Starbucks. (Click here to read complete story)
Recently, we published a story on March 27 regarding “Starbucks will be served in Parsippany soon.” (Click here to read complete story).
When that story was published Parsippany Focus received dozens of calls, emails, text messages and Facebook post messages regarding our “Good-bye to the King of Burgers; Hello to the King of Coffee” story.
Everyone wanted to know what happen to the Starbucks coming to Route 46.
Parsippany Focus contacted Town Hall for an update and was told “They have their permits and should begin shortly.” Soon you will be able to drive-up and order your Iced Carmel Macchiato or Caffè Americano in Parsippany, instead of driving to Denville or elsewhere. The new location will be located at 1429 Route 46.
Michele LaRue will portray a fictional speaker in this witty, satiric monologue
Michele LaRue in “Someone Must Wash the Dishes”
PARSIPPANY — Accredited actress Michele LaRue, in period costume, will portray a fictional speaker in this witty, satiric monologue written by pro-suffragist Marie Jenny Howe in 1912 on Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Bethel in Trinity Park, Mount Tabor.
Many women fought against the vote in the early 1900s, but none with more charm, prettier clothes, and less logic, than the fictional speaker. “Women suffrage is the reform against nature”, declares Howe’s unlikely, but irresistibly likable heroine. Reviewers have called this production “wicked” in its wit, and have labeled Michele LaRue’s performance “side-splitting.” LaRue is a professional actress who tours nationally with a repertoire of shows by turn-of-the-previous-century American writers. The production is directed by Warren Kliewer for New Jersey’s The East Lynne Co., which he founded in 1980 to revive American plays and literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Park at the post office at 26 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor and walk up the pedestrian path to the Bethel. For information call (973) 625-8548. Invite your friends and neighbors for this treat provided by funding from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. This program is co-sponsored by the Mount Tabor Historical Society and Mt. Tabor branch of the Parsippany Library.
PARSIPPANY — Lebanon Valley College is excited to welcome Brianne Partington, Mount Tabor, as part of the Class of 2021 which will arrive on campus for the Fall 2017 semester.
Brianne, who attends Parsippany Hills High School, plans to major in Music Business at The Valley.
Brianne will be among more than 1,600 full-time undergraduates studying 41 challenging and sophisticated majors, as well as customized self-designed majors. Brianne will receive the guidance, mentoring, and education required to become a successful member of the LVC Global Network.
Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 41 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, science in STEM education, and speech-language pathology.
The College has 1,602 full-time undergraduate students and 113 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 95 clubs and organizations, and 19 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement. Learn more at www.lvc.edu.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, located at 449 Halsey Road
PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Club of Parsippany East and MOMS Club of Parsippany West, chapters of an international support group for mothers, will host a children’s yoga class and open house on Friday, May 5 at the Parsippany Main Library’s meeting rooms A and B, 449 Halsey Road.
A yoga class for preschool and school-aged children will be led by WDHA DJ Lindsay Klein, who is also a mother and certified yoga instructor. Lindsay uses her knowledge of music and background in dance to create her unique yoga classes.
Activities will also be provided for younger siblings and children not interested in participating in yoga.
The yoga class for preschool and school-aged children will be held at 10:30. For expectant mothers and mothers who will be without children during the morning but want to learn more about the club, a meet-and-greet with refreshments will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The meet-and-greet session will also continue after the conclusion of the yoga class at 11:00 a.m. Those coming just for the meet-and-greet need not register in advance.
RSVP for the class online at the Parsippany Library’s website, by clicking here. Registration preference will first be given to Parsippany residents, with remaining spots then available to outside residents. Registration for Parsippany residents begins on April 19 and remaining spots will open on April 26.
Can’t make the open house but still want to learn about MOMS Club chapters in Parsippany? If you live in Parsippany with children who attend or will attend Troy Hills, Lake Hiawatha, Northvail, Knollwood, or Rockaway Meadow schools, email parsippanymomsclubeast@gmail.com. Those whose children attend or will attend Intervale, Mount Tabor, Lake Parsippany, Eastlake, and Littleton schools should email parsippanymomsclubwest@gmail.com.
Oliver was adopted and now lives in Lake Parsippany. Oliver is wearing a purple ribbon for "National Child Abuse Prevention Month"
PARSIPPANY — Pet Valu, a premium pet supplies and accessories chain, is currently hosting its 7th annual Pet Appreciation Month to raise money for local rescues and find forever homes for as many pets as possible. Throughout April, customers can donate at any Pet Valu store nationwide by purchasing a festive pet bandana for $5.00 or a Paper Paw to hang in the store’s window for an amount of their choosing. Anyone who donates will receive a $5.00 coupon to use at Pet Valu, and their donation will go directly toward the rescues in their community.
Pet Valu is located at 3053A US-46 in the Morris Hills Shopping Center,
As part of the month-long celebration, Pet Valu will also host a National Adoption Weekend on April 21 to April 23. From Friday through Sunday, local rescues will be at Pet Valu stores with adorable animals up for adoption by loving families. Specials sales, raffles and refreshments will also be offered all weekend long. Those who adopt will receive a free bag of pet food and other store coupons. Last year, 927 animals found homes, while over $510,000 was raised during Pet Appreciation Month in entirety.
Though only a few months into the year, Pet Valu’s fundraisers for national animal causes and local shelters have already seen a substantial uptick in customer participation. In March, Pet Valu’s annual campaign for America’s VetDogs, an organization that helps place service animals with disabled veterans and first-responders, brought in the highest amounts ever recorded in the partnership’s history.
An early glance at the 2017 cumulative totals for Pet Valu’s fundraising events show:
732 homeless cat and dog adoptions facilitated with local shelters
36,157 bags (a value of $211,148) of kitty litter donated to local shelters
$171,215 raised for America’s VetDogs
$164,584 raised for local animal cruelty prevention groups by 2017 calendar sales
“We continue to be overwhelmed with our customers’ enthusiasm and generosity each time we offer opportunities to support causes for animals in need,” said Joe Dent, vice president and U.S. general manager for Pet Valu. “What really tells the story about Pet Valu’s growth over the past few years is how much our customers have given back to their communities during events like Pet Appreciation Month and toward our partners like America’s VetDogs. Those are the numbers that matter most.”
A view of the newly installed Mount Tabor Historic District National Register Marker with the 1885 Tabernacle in the background
PARSIPPANY — The Mount Tabor Historical Society is pleased to announce that a ceremony unveiling the National Register Marker commemorating the listing of the Mount Tabor Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places was held on Sunday, March 19.
Attending the unveiling of the Mount Tabor Historic District National Register Marker are from left: Parsippany Historian Randy Tortorello, Council member Loretta Gragnani and Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Mount Tabor Historical Society President Michelle LaConto Munn, Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio
Several dignitaries were present to congratulate the Mount Tabor Historical Society on this great achievement including Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio, Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Council member Loretta Gragnani, Parsippany Town Historian Randy Tortorello and Camp Meeting Association President Richard Morgan. Also attending the unveiling ceremony were Mount Tabor Historical Society members and other community residents.
Mount Tabor Historical Society President Michelle LaConto Munn had the honor to unveil the newly placed National Register Marker located in a garden near the post office parking on Simpson Avenue. A reception was held immediately following in the Bethel Pavilion.
The listing marks a major milestone for the community and those involved in the nomination process, which started in January of 2011 with the assistance of grants from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust to help fund the creation of a Mount Tabor Historic Preservation Master Plan and a National Register Nomination. This nomination required extensive research and documentation over several years utilizing a team of historic preservation specialists and historic architects overseen by HMR Architects. Educational outreach was provided through a series of meetings, programs and speakers presented to the public by the Mount Tabor Historical Society.
The Mount Tabor Historical Society decided to seek listing on the National Register as a public benefit to the community. Michelle LaConto Munn, president of the Society, headed the effort on behalf of the group . “I am so honored to have had a part in getting Mount Tabor its due recognition as being historically significant to our state and nation. I hope it will increase awareness and appreciation of our lovely historic community.”
The Mount Tabor Historic District was officially listed on the New Jersey Register on January 8, 2015, and approved for listing on the National Register for Historic Places on March 3, 2015.
Founded in 1869, the Mount Tabor Historic District embodies the distinctive characteristics of a permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground that evolved into a summer resort community and therefore possesses significance in community planning and development. Another area of significance is its architecture. Particularly of note are the early camp meeting Stick-Style and Gothic Revival influenced cottages with their prominent steep gables, open porches and elaborate gingerbread embellishments.
The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, and is the country’s official list of United States historic sites considered worthy of preservation. The Register honors the district by recognizing the historical significance to its community, state and nation.
The Mount Tabor Historic District consists of 130 acres of a wooded hill in the western part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township on the border with Denville Township and has a total of 229 buildings.
There are benefits associated with listing on the National Register, including: the eligibility of non-profits to qualify for historic preservation grants, and the ability to take advantage of the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode which incorporates certain code allowances outside the traditional building code to encourage the preservation of historic buildings. Additionally, a review process ensures that state and federally funded projects in the district comply with federal and state laws by exploring ways to avoid, minimize and offset any negative effects to properties or districts listed on the National Register.
It is important to point out that Mount Tabor’s listing on the National Register does not place any restrictions whatsoever on homeowners’ use or maintenance of their property. This is a common misconception about being on the National Register.
The Mount Tabor Historical Society, along with HMR Architects, was honored to receive the 2013 New Preservation Initiatives Award from Preservation New Jersey in recognition for outstanding achievement for the preparation of the Mount Tabor Historic District Preservation Master Plan. This massive project defined the district through comprehensive survey and evaluation of the boundaries and period of significance, while helping to build public support for the state listing. The report also included design guidelines to assist homeowners interested in historically appropriate repairs.
Six years after the process began, it is gratifying that the historical significance of this neighborhood is thoroughly documented and officially recognized with an historic marker. The hope is that this recognition creates more awareness and sensitivity to the unique historical characteristics that contribute to making Mount Tabor such a special place to live.
Attending the unveiling of the Mount Tabor Historic District National Register Marker are from left: Parsippany Historian Randy Tortorello, Council member Loretta Gragnani and Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Mount Tabor Historical Society President Michelle LaConto Munn, Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio
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About the National Register:
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of cultural resources significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture. For more information, visit the National Park Service web site at NPS.gov/nr.
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About the Mount Tabor Historical Society:
For more information on this district and the wealth of historic resources reflecting the heritage of Mount Tabor, visit the Mount Tabor Historical Society web site at MountTaborNJ.org.
The Mount Tabor Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1990 with the mission to preserve and restore the Victorian heritage of Mount Tabor, and to increase community awareness and participation in planning for its future in harmony with its past. The organization serves the Mount Tabor community and hosts educational programming and tours for residents and the public to call attention to Mount Tabor’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. The Society is a proud steward of the Richardson History House, a Camp Meeting Cottage Museum, located at 32 Trinity Place and open to the public the second Sunday of each month from 12 pm until 4pm and by appointment by calling 973-975-0001. Its largest fundraiser is an annual historic house tour held the last Saturday each September.
PARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 173 of Parsippany reached out to the local community with a food drive for the Parsippany Christian Church’s Food Pantry. Parsippany Christian Church operates a food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. It is open to anyone who needs assistance with food. It is operated solely by the church and does not have an affiliation with any governmental agency.
Troop 173 Scouts collected over 3,100 food items to provide much needed meals for families in need within our community. We are mindful that there are those who struggle financially to put food on their table. For many years, Troop 173 Scouts have exemplified the Scout oath by taking part in Scouting for Food. We thank the Parsippany community for their generous support. Their efforts help feed hundreds of people in our community.
Community service is an important part of being a Scout; service projects allow our Scouts to develop leadership skills, learn to work as a team and make a direct and positive impact on our community; this year we’ve provided over 650 hours of community service to date. With over 50 Scouts ranging in age from 11 to 18, Troop 173 is a very active and fun filled troop. We offer a wide range of activities, learning experiences and community service opportunities for all of our members. We are a “Family Friendly” Troop that welcomes boys from Parsippany and other near by towns. If you know of a community organization that might benefit from our help, or would like more information about Troop 173, Click here or email troop173@att.net.
Young Children Priority One (YCPO) Committee member Barbara Lysenko, Foundation President Connie Keller, President Greg Elbin, Pamela Stalcup, Co-Director & Committee Chair of YCPO Karen DeChristopher and Kiwanis Community Director and YCPO Committee member Carol Tiesi
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany donated to Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey at its breakfast meeting of Thursday, April 6.
Pamela Stalcup, Director of Development and Communications, accepts the check from Kiwanis Club President Greg Elbin.
Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey promotes Great Childhoods, positive parenting and healthy child development. Founded in 1979, all efforts throughout the state are dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all forms for all New Jersey children. We envision a world where every child has a happy, healthy and safe childhood – free of abuse and neglect. They promote Great Childhoods by helping parents to nurture, develop and sustain healthy children; and training professional staff of hundreds of organizations that work with children and families statewide. They hope you’ll join us to create Great Childhoods for all New Jersey children!
For more information on Prevent Child Abuse, click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets weekly on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information, click here.
The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck an utility pole
PARSIPPANY — Ms. Kimberly Brocker, 25, Lake Hiawatha was traveling south on Lake Shore Drive near the intersection of Minnehaha Boulevard on Tuesday, April 4 at approximately 3:45 p.m. She attempted to negotiate the curve, and she stated she lost control of the vehicle, a 2004 Red Mercury Sable, struck the curb and ran off the road to the right and struck a utility pole.
There was no damage to the utility pole. She is at fault for unsafe speed due to the wet road conditions.
Her vehicle was towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman Gregory Bloete investigated the scene.
Kiwanis new member J. David Philipps with President Greg Elbin (left) and Secretary Karen Gajewski (right)
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed new member J. David Philipps at its weekly breakfast meeting held at Empire Diner, on Thursday, April 6.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.
Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.
Kiwanis members dedicate more than 6 million volunteer hours and invest more than $100 million in service projects that strengthen communities and serve children every year.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany ensures that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.
If you are interested in Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, visit their website by clicking here, or join us for breakfast on Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner.
PARSIPPANY — On Wednesday, March 22, at 7:42 a.m., Mr. Francis Henry, 30, from Canada, was on Parsippany Road making right turn onto Eastmans Road.
He traveled over the curb striking the traffic signal post, removing it from its base. Mr. Michael Rapp, 33, New York, was stopped on Eastmans Road at the intersection of Parsippany Road.
The damaged traffic signal struck Mr. Rapp’s 2016 Hino Truck as it fell to the roadway. The 2016 Hino Truck sustained damage to the front windshield.
Mr. Francis Henry’s vehicle was driven from the scene and Mr. Rapp’s truck was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.
Patrolman Jimmy Michel was the investigating officer. There were no summons issued at the scene.
Mr. Francis Henry hit the traffic signal at Parsippany Road and Eastmans RoadThe traffic signal broke the windshield of the 2016 White Hino Truck
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 — Michael Mulhaul, Chairman of the “Annual Grand Tasting” has announced this years event will be held on Thursday, October 12 at Hanover Manor.
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, and other charitable projects at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover.
This year, the 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’sJoe Canal’s is known for sizable selection of discount wine, beer and spirits.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 Dinner Buffet, Hors d’oeuvres, Coffee, Tea, Desserts, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction and much more.
Camp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, food service, safety, and program quality.
The Camp Nejeda Foundation subsidizes the cost of camp for all our campers and provides additional financial assistance to approximately 30% of our campers each year. Campership awards range from 20% to 100% support. Most awards are for 100%.
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 — Dr. Philip Santiago of Lake Hiawatha is the first winner of the Roberto Clemente Sports Chiropractic Award, a prestigious new international award for outstanding voluntary service in sports chiropractic. The award, given by FICS (the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport) and the FICS Foundation and sponsored by Logan University, was presented at the FICS Assembly and Symposium in Washington D.C. on March 15 by Roberto Clemente Jr and the presidents of FICS and its Foundation, Dr. Peter Garbutt of Australia and Dr. Sheila Wilson of the USA.
The award is named after one of baseball ‘s most famous stars, the Puerto Rican Roberto Clemente who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was National League MVP in 1960, his final season before his tragic death in an airplane accident while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. He was a noted philanthropist and an outspoken supporter of chiropractic, which he credited with keeping his career alive.
Dr. Santiago, chosen from 13 final candidates after an international call for nominations, graduate of FDU and the New York Chiropractic College where he serves as Chairman of the Department of Sports Medicine. He is widely recognized as one of the foremost leaders in Chiropractic Sports Medicine and the development and delivery of postgraduate sports chiropractic education, in the USA and internationally.
He has provided extensive voluntary sports chiropractic care to athletes and teams in his own community, nationally and internationally up to and including the Olympic Games, serving on the USOC medical team at the Olympics Games and the USOC Sports Medicine Committee. As Secretary-General of FICS he oversaw sports chiropractic medicine world-wide, including the World Games, Pan American and the Olympic Games. He was the first inductee to the Hall of Fame of NJ Sports Chiropractic Medicine as well in as induction to the national Sports Chiropractic Medicine Hall of Fame.
A former All American and Professional soccer player he served as head men’s soccer coach at NY Institute of Technology and Montclair State University. Locally he serves as Commissioner of the Morris County Sheriffs Crimestoppers as well as having served as Commissioner of Morris County Parks and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the County College of Morris. For further information please contact Christina Davis at cdavis@fics-sport.org.
Our guest speakers shared a power point explaining what happens to our recycled papers once it is collected from Knollwood School. The students engaged in a question and answer session, viewed recyclable and non-recyclable items, and were impressed by a “money dress” which symbolized the money saved by the town when we all participate in recycling our garbage.
PARSIPPANY — The MOMS Club of Parsippany East and MOMS Club of Parsippany West, chapters of an international support group for mothers, will host a children’s yoga class and open house on Friday, May 5 at the Parsippany Main Library’s meeting rooms A and B, 449 Halsey Road.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.
