MORRIS COUNTY — Dr. Jill Schennum, chair of the Department of Sociology, Economics and Anthropology at County College of Morris (CCM), will present at the Pennsylvania Labor History Society and Steelworkers’ Archives conference later this month on the decline of unions and economic disparity.
Schennum is one of four people scheduled to speak at the society’s annual conference to be held September 16 and September 17 at St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. She will speak on September 17.
Schennum, of Blairstown, earned her Ph.D. from CUNY in 2011. Her dissertation,“Bethlehem Steelworkers: Reshaping the Industrial Working Class,” focused on the economic inequality that resulted from the loss of union jobs when Bethlehem Steel closed in 2003.
Having worked in Bethlehem as a social worker during the 1980s, Schennum was struck by the image of the steel mills, which gave her a passion to learn more. As a professor of anthropology at CCM since 1998, Schennum continues to research the lives of former steelworkers and the decline of Bethlehem Steel. She has since turned her dissertation into a book, which she expects will be published next year.
Girl Scouts meet our 3 lovely Humane Ed. rodents, Honore, Nimh, and Thumbelina thanks to our small animal specialist P.J.!
M&T Bank announced their corporate sponsorship of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. The bank’s $5,000 platinum-level sponsorship will fund the center’s Food Bank for Pet Families in Need, which collects, organizes, and delivers food and supplies to struggling pet parents.
“St. Hubert’s Food Bank for Pet Families in Need is about much more than collecting goods, it’s about keeping families together,” says Vincent Moretti, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager at M&T Bankand board member of St. Hubert’s. “When struggling financially, pet parents often face the impossible decision of giving up their animals due to lack of resources. We are proud to help St. Hubert’s offer critical assistance to keep pets with their families.”
The Food Bank for Pet Families in Need is a significant component of St. Hubert’s community outreach efforts. Goods are collected and organized by St. Hubert’s, loaded into the organization’s van, and distributed to partner locations on a regular basis, standing ready to fulfill emergency needs in between deliveries. St. Hubert’s currently partners with ten recipient organizations, including The Salvation Army Dover Corps,Morristown Community Soup Kitchen, Interfaith Food Pantry, and Somerset Food Bank Network.
“The Food Bank for Pet Families in Need serves to ensure families aren’t forced to surrender their pets when they face financial hardship,” says Heather Cammisa, president and CEO of St. Hubert’s. “We’re grateful for M&T Bank’s support to further reduce the number of companion animals who find themselves homeless simply because their families have fallen on hard times. This sponsorship will make a strong impact on this facet of St. Hubert’s Pet Retention services.”
St. Hubert’s other community services include pet adoption and animal rescue, humane education, a pet helpline, pet training, professional education, animal-assisted therapy, and pet loss support. As a platinum sponsor, M&T Bank’s funds will contribute to the organization’s general operating expenses as well its selection of the Food Bank for Pet Families in Need.
About St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center Founded in 1939, St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Its services to the community include pet adoption and animal rescue, humane education, a pet helpline, pet training, professional education, animal-assisted therapy, and pet loss support. St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center has shelters in Madison and North Branch, NJ, a dog training school in Madison, and a PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center at the PetSmart in Mt. Olive. For more information about St. Hubert’s, visit www.sthuberts.org or contact the Madison shelter at (973) 377-2295 or the North Branch shelter at (908) 526-3330 or the Everyday Adoption Center at (973) 448-7601, ext. 7.
About M&T Bank M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T’s Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.
Chief (Select) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Michael Rodriguez, from Dover, and assigned to Navy Recruiting District New York, uses a circular saw to cut roofing material during a community relations project with Habitat for Humanity. The chief petty officer selectees and members of the command's Chiefs Mess spent the day volunteering in the community placing roof sheathing on an ongoing build as part of CPO 365 Phase II. Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County, NY is a local non-profit organization providing simple affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families in Nassau County.
DOVER — Chief (Select) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Michael Rodriguez, from Dover, and assigned to Navy Recruiting District New York, uses a circular saw to cut roofing material during a community relations project with Habitat for Humanity. The chief petty officer selects and members of the command’s Chiefs Mess spent the day volunteering in the community placing roof sheathing on an ongoing build as part of CPO 365 Phase II. Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County, NY is a local non-profit organization providing simple affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families in Nassau County.
Louis Valori, Michael dePierro, Mayor James Barberio, Coach Stanley Bielinski and Robert Peluso
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Soccer Club celebrated its 43rd Opening Day on Saturday, September 10 at Veterans Memorial Park.
The 2016 Fall Intramural Teams consists of approximately 1,600 Parsippany children from ages 4 to 18.
The 2016-2017 offices include Al Zalewski, President; Christopher Brown, Vice President of Intramural; Diego Amenta, Vice President Travel; Alison Cogan, Vice President of Finance, Mike Kells, Vice President of Purchasing; Scott Olsen, Vice President of Facilities; Trish Weiss, Registrar; Andrew Ladas, Treasurer and Secretary Kevin Wall.
The District 7 team sponsors are Anthony Francos Pizza, Bagel City Grille, Colorgraphics, Cups, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kona Ice, NJ Lenders, Piage Electric, Soccer Zone USA, Tabor Pizza, TJ’s Sportwide Trophies, Valentino’s Pizza.
The District 6 team sponsors are A gradeahead, Applebee’s, Blue Diamond Disposal, Byran J. Sacccal Electric, Buffalo Wild Wings, Family Martial Arts Center, Sterling Affairs Caterers, Gangala Landscaping, Heros Journey CrossFit, Mancino’s Pizza and Italian Cuisine, Mt. Lakes Medical Center, Prisco Construction, SozzerZoneUSA.com and Tabor Pizza.
Parsippany Soccer Club Opening Day
Sandy Neglia with her grandson
Council Vice President Robert Peluso with Robert, Jr.
The teams are lining up
Welcoming the players
Heros Journey CrossFit
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Coach Ken Nolan
Louis Valori, Michael dePierro, Mayor James Barberio, Coach Stanley Bielinski and Robert Peluso
Louis Valori, Michael dePierro, Mayor James Barberio, Coach Adam Kandili and players
Division 6 Girls teams are sponsored by American Eagle Tree Service, Hollister Construction, Parsippany Columbiettes, Snellings Law, SoccerPatches.com, Tabor Pizza and Thom-Mist.
Division 5 boys sponsors are Baldwin Pizza, Caggiano Orthodontics, Caliber Home Loans, Dun-Rite Specialized Carriers, Five Guys, Hollister Construction, Landmark Consultant, Rescue Bytes, Two Brothers Landscaping, Barberio’s Bombers, Field Pro, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Smiles by Dr. D., and Parsippany Soccer Club.
Division 5 girls are sponsored by Provident Bank, Rauchberg Dental Group, The Money Store, Tiger Schulmann’s Marital Arts, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Atlantic Ambulance and Hanover Marriot.
Division 4 boys sponsors include Anazione Electric and Lighting, Bressler, Amery and Ross, CJ Mechanical Heat/Cool, D&B Chinese Food, dePierro Defenders, Kindred Hospital of NJ, Provident Bank, The Tutoring Center and MLBTB.
Division 4 girl sponsors are Baldwin Pizza, Floor Expo, Indus American Bank, Lomelo Design, The Tutoring Center and Parsippany Soccer Club.
Division 3 boys sponsors include Mundi Westport Group, Valley Auto Wreckers, Parsippany Soccer Club, Parsippany Soccer Club, Coppola Crushers, Meth’s Mavericks, PTF Sports, Shaffer Steel Corp., and MLBTB.
Division 3 girls include K. Hoeler Plumbing and Heating, Peluso’s Pride, ValueRX Pharmacy, Modell’s Sporting Goods and MLBTB.
Division 2 Boys and Girls sponsors are Tony Piccininni and Vinnie Ferrara and Alison Cogan.
The objective of the Parsippany Soccer Club (PSC) is to develop, promote, and govern the game of youth soccer within the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
The Parsippany SC Clubhouse is located at 580 Smith Road.
For more information on Parsippany Soccer Club, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Glacier Hills Association Cub Scouts Troop 142 is selling assorted popcorn as part of their annual fundraising efforts. On Saturday, September 10, they were at Stop & Shop, Littleton Road and Route 10 collecting donations and selling their products.
Since its beginning, the Cub Scout program has been a fun and educational experience concerned with values. Besides providing a positive place where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities, Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.
From building a pinewood derby® car to learning to roast the perfect marshmallow with friends at a family campout, your child will LOVE Cub Scouts.
PARSIPPANY — Golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy a fun-filled, relaxing day at the Knoll Golf Club West on October 10 in support of NewBridge Services, a nonprofit that builds stronger communities through counseling, housing and educational programs.
NewBridge’s 21st Annual Golf Outing kicks off with an 11:00 a.m. brunch followed by a 12:15 p.m. shotgun start at the Knoll Golf Club West, one of the finest golf courses in New Jersey. The event is part of the Liberty Mutual Invitational, a nationwide series of tournaments that benefit select charities.
NewBridge will also host its second-annual Women’s Golf Clinic and Health & Beauty Retreat, which includes golf instruction, yoga practice, skincare sessions, and networking.
All guests will come together to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet meal and reception.
The cost of the full day of golf and festivities is $275.00 per golfer and $1,100.00 per foursome. The cost for the Women’s Golf Clinic and Health & Beauty Retreat is $160.00.
Area businesses, families and individuals are encouraged to sponsor the event. NewBridge offers an array of options, from $200 for a tee sponsorship to $10,000 for a master sponsorship. Click here to see the full list of sponsorships and to register for the event. Contact NewBridge Director of Development Vicki Hess at vhess@newbridge.org for more information.
Proceeds benefit NewBridge Services, a 53-year-old nonprofit that serves more than 8,500 children, adults and seniors in northern New Jersey each year.
About NewBridge NewBridge Services, a 501c(3) nonprofit, is a premier provider of counseling services, housing and educational programs in northern New Jersey serving more than 8,500 children, adults and seniors each year. NewBridge treats mental illnesses and addictions; teaches skills for coping with stress, grief and challenging relationships; builds and manages affordable housing; offers school-based programs that teach children and adolescents resiliency skills for healthy emotional development; helps young adults succeed in their education and prepare for careers; and supports seniors so they can remain independent. Throughout its more than 50-year history, NewBridge has remained true to its mission of bringing balance to people’s lives by tracking shifts in communities’ needs and providing innovative, effective programs to meet them.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department wants to get to know you over a cup of coffee at Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, September 14.
Coffee with a Cop is a casual, relaxed way for the community to socialize with their police officers and vice versa. Residents can ask questions, voice concerns, or simply chat with police officers over free coffee and snacks.
Coffee with a Cop is a national program created by Hawthorne Police Department in California that’s strived to close the gap between police officers and the community they serve since 2011. Coffee with a Cop has been hosted in all fifty states and has even expanded to Canada, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
“Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time,” their website states.
Coffee with a Cop will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Boiling Springs Bank on 66 North Beverwyck Road.
Pictured are the students who earned the greatest number of blue ribbons on Study Island™ this summer: Aabha Paranipe, Akhil Dachepally, Anikait Sota, Sanjana Medapati and Aadi Seth
PARSIPPANY — Study Island™ is a web-based interactive program designed as an instruction, practice and assessment system. The Northvail Elementary School students accepted Principal Jeff Martens’ summer challenge to work on Study Island™ skill lessons. Their goal was to collectively earn 4,500 Study Island™ blue ribbons and they did it! This is an increase from last year when the students earned 4,000 ribbons during the summer.
What is a blue ribbon? If a student earns a blue ribbon it means that they have obtained a score considered proficient in a particular skill topic.
A special thanks goes to Principal Jeff Martens, for periodically reaching out and encouraging the students and parents during the summer. Of course, a sincere thanks to the parents who understand how important it is to have their child engage in academic activities during the summer.
Northvail is a kindergarten through fifth grade school where staff and parents work together to provide a nurturing environment for the students. The school’s diverse population provides wonderful opportunities to learn about many different cultures, traditions and life styles. Northvail School is located at 10 Eileen Court.
PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has scheduled two upcoming freeHousehold Hazardous Waste Disposal and Computer/T.V. Drop-Off events, to help Morris County residents properly discard unwanted hazardous household products and recycle electronic equipment that has accumulated in their homes.
The MUA has set up on Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, to make it easier for residents from all 39 municipalities to get rid of unwanted items.
This event will be held rain or shine.
Freeholder Christine Myers
“These events are designed to provide county residents with a free and relatively easy opportunity to properly dispose of items that can be harmful to the environment, and which should not find their way into the regular trash disposal stream,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Christine Myers, who is the county governing board’s liaison to the MUA.
“We are pleased the MUA provides free drop-off programs for Morris County resident to make getting rid of household hazardous waste and E-waste is safe, convenient and free.”
Morris County residents who have started their fall cleaning projects can drop-off, at no charge, unwanted hazardous materials and electronic devices, including computers, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines and televisions from their homes.
The list of acceptable hazardous materials (click here for list) include, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, and darkroom chemicals.
Also accepted are aerosol cans (not empty), propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape-100 pound limit), driveway sealant, roofing tar, fluorescent bulbs, PCB-ballasts, mercury thermometers and switches, household cleaning products, muriatic acid.
Latex paint is not considered hazardous, so it will not be accepted. Latex paint can be disposed of in the normal trash after drying out the paint by mixing an absorbent such as kitty litter in the can.
Explosive or highly reactive materials, such as picric acid or nitro compounds, will not be accepted.
It is important to note that this event is for residential household waste and electronics only. Businesses are not permitted to attend these disposal events.
Visit the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority website for information and directions to the location, by clicking here.
Call the MUA at (973) 631-5109 if you have questions on any of this information.
Police investigating the accident on Jacksonville Road
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the area of Jacksonville Drive and Glassboro Road on Sunday, September 4 at 7:38 p.m.
Vehicles hit during the accident
Upon arrival of responding officers, they observed a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country that had struck an unoccupied parked 2000 GMC Sierra, which was then set in motion and crashed into an unoccupied parked 2017 Hyundia Sante Fe and an unoccupied parked 1968 Chevy.
Vehicle hit during the accident
Members of Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance, along with a MICU, were also on scene removing the driver of the Chrysler, identified as Frederick Stringham, 39, Parsippany, from the vehicle.
Once he was removed from the vehicle he was placed under arrest by Patrol Officer L. Nicos for Driving While Intoxicated.
Due to the injuries received during the crash, he was transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment.
While at the hospital, Mr. Stringham was issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Failure to Maintain Lane.
Stringham was released into the custody of a family member pending his 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 — If you were driving around the east side of Parsippany on Thursday, September 8 and you saw a motorcade police cars, school buses, Mayor James Barberio, Council Vice President Robert Peluso and a dozen convertibles, then you witnessed the Parsippany High School Football team motorcade.
The motorcade started at the High School on Baldwin Road and stopped at thirteen different homes picking up the seniors until it finished on Vail Road and then the motorcade continued back to the High School to celebrate with food in the cafeteria.
The Parsippany Redhawks football team has a home conference game vs. Mountain Lakes on Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Parsippany High School
Joey Radler, #80
Joey Radler, #80
Good Luck Joe Radler
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and members of the PHS Football Team
Good Luck Christian Riedinger
Christian Riedinger, #9
Council Vice President Robert Peluso and Mrs. Braen
The Parsippany High School Cheerleaders
Kyle Braen, #67
Michael Sorresse, #81
Michael Sorresse, #81
Varsity Football Players
Go Vinny Pellicani
Vinny Pellicani, #2
The Parsippany High School Cheerleaders
Good Luck Michael IIic
Let’s Go Michael IIic
Michael IIic, #40
Jeff Wear, #53
Jeff Wear, #53
Let’s Get Mean for 2016
John Burk puts in Work!
John Burk, #71
Varsity Football Players
Council Vice President Robert Peluso with the varsity football players
Robert Hockey, #23
Robert Hockey, #23
Robert Hockey, #23
Varsity Football Players
Abu Iqbal, #50
Youssef Riad, #44
Hustle, Hit, Never Quit!
The cheerleaders knocking on Jenkens Josaphat’s door
Jenkens Josaphat, #1
Mayor James Barberio and Council Vice President Robert Peluso with the cheerleaders
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany residents will be able to get their annual blood panels on Thursday, September 15 at the Parsippany Community Center for $21.00. The Parsippany Community Center is located at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.
Called the SMAC blood test, the township offers the program one a year to residents, for convenience. For those people who don’t have insurance, or don’t go to see their doctors as often as they should, MedLabs Diagnostics will be administering the blood screen test. The screen includes numbers for glucose, cholesterol, liver, and kidney function, among other tests. Additional testing, for thyroid, prostate, B12, and hemoglobin, can be done on that same morning for an extra fee.
Twelve hours of fasting is required and patients do need to register in advance, before September 13. Results will be made available to patients and their preferred primary care physicians within 7 to 10 days.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Frank Elmo, a Master Saxophonist, will be making a special appearance at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West, Parsippany on Thursday, September 8 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Along with Frank on the piano will be Jon Amodeo, also a longtime Parsippany resident, who owns Amodeo Music, which is a full-service music production company and recording studio serving songwriters, artists, producers and publishers. His clients include television/radio producers, advertising agencies, singers, songwriters, composers, musicians, and students.
New York session player Frank Elmo early on toured and performed with the likes of Vic Damone and Mel Torme. At that time studied with sax greats Lee Konitz and George Coleman among others. Soon started touring and recording with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, (6 albums and 2 world tours), Julian Lennon (2 world tours and 3 albums), Duran Duran and Powerstation, (world tour and Live Aid Concert in Philadelphia) plus performances with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Phoebe Snow And Take 6 at Carnegie Hall which led to many major pop recordings including a triple platinum album with Joe Cocker (One Night Of Sin).
A veteran of many jingle and movie soundtrack sessions including Coke, Pepsi, Cadillac, Cheerios etc. Films including Naked in New York, Lucky Numbers and 9 1/2 Weeks.
Elmo worked with producers Phil Ramone, Ron Saint Germain, Patrick Leonard, Charlie Midnight, and Jon Rollo to name a few.
In 2001 was a featured performer at the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland with The Spirit of Life Ensemble.
Frank continues to perform and record throughout the Tri-State Area with the Real Deal Big Band, The Mike Treni Band, and The Dalton Gang, in addition to doing many freelance gigs of all types and teaching many private students.
Kafe Mozart, opened in February 2016 serves homemade fresh salads, homemade soups, burgers, panini’s, savory crepes, sweet crepes, and entrees. Open Tuesday through Sunday it features an outdoor garden patio, which is dog friendly. To make a reservation please call (973) 998-7788. For more information click here.
PARSIPPANY – Parsippany resident Fatimah Hassan, ‘18OD recently received the 2016 VSP Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award at the National Optometric Association’s (NOA) 48th annual convention in Chicago.
The award is named for Marvin R. Poston, OD, who along with several other optometrists, formed what is now known as VSP Vision Care. The award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to leadership and service in optometry, as determined by a committee of VSP employees. Hassan is the third individual to receive this award and also received a $2,500 prize.
A Nutley High School graduate, Hassan earned her undergraduate degree from Montclair State University. Currently enrolled in Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) program, Hassan serves as the president of the PCO chapter of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA).
About Salus University Salus University, founded as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1919, today is a diversified, globally recognized professional academic center of learning that offers a wide range of degree programs in the professions of Optometry, Audiology, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Biomedicine, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Salus operates four clinical facilities in the Philadelphia area that provide highly specialized vision, hearing and balance, and speech-language pathology services. The University has more than 1,100 students, including PhD candidates, and more than 12,500 alumni worldwide. For more information, please visit www.salus.edu.
Camp Nejeda offers new year-round programs for specific groups of people with diabetes.
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is hosting a “Grand Tasting” benefitting the Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958, and other charitable projects on Thursday, October 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover.
Cost is $60.00 per person and includes a Dinner Buffet, Hors d’oeuvres, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction and much more. Tickets are available through Kiwanis Club members. Click here to visit website.
Tickets are available by sending checks made payable to “Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation,” P.O. Box 5342, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, or through Eventbrite, by clicking here.
You can also pay by credit card through Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars 289 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton. You can call Liquor Outlet at (973) 334-1331.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.
Camp Nejeda has been in continuous operation since 1958 and at our present location since 1960. They are funded by the Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Camp Nejeda is located at 910 Saddleback Road, Stillwater, New Jersey.
At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.
Camp Nejeda children with diabetes are free to be just children. This normalizing of their condition combines with both formal and informal educational moments to promote good diabetes management and healthy, active living.
The addition of Family Camps and other Extended Programs offered throughout the year provides the empowering fellowship and educational opportunities for individuals with type 1 diabetes of all ages and for their families.
As the only facility of our kind in New Jersey and its neighboring states, Camp Nejeda hosts children, teens and families from across the region. While most are from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, we have regular campers from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and elsewhere. Diabetes does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, geography, or class and neither does the Camp Nejeda Foundation. We welcome our campers from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
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 President Connie Keller, Jessica Padilla-Gonzalez,
Executive Director Housing Partnership; Katheryn Luther,
Resource Development Director, Housing Partnership and Kiwanis Club Foundation President Mimi Letts
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation recently made a donation to Housing Partnership.
“Thank you Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for supporting the Housing Partnership for Morris County, Inc., said Katheryn Luther, Resource Development Director.”
The success of the Housing Partnership is in our homeowners who directly impact the community in which they reside as stable members of their county, township and school district. We strive to create good neighbors!
Who is the Housing Partnership?
After Ashley Conway and her husband tied the knot, she says “something in both of us clicked” and they were finally on the same page when it came to becoming homeowners. They also knew they would need to begin preparing for what was unfamiliar territory for the young couple. Neither of them knew the first thing about buying or owning a home, but they did know where to go to get the help they needed.
“Mike and I wanted to make sure we knew exactly what to expect and how to navigate the entire course of homeownership with confidence,” says Conway.
A friend recommended they contact the Housing Partnership in Dover, NJ.
The Housing Partnership, a NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center, is a financial literacy education resource center for home buyer education and financial coaching in northern NJ. The Partnership empowers communities by providing monthly home buyer education classes, free one-on-one financial coaching, including budgeting and credit counseling, as well as foreclosure intervention services. The goal is to educate homebuyers with the resources to maintain their homes.
In 2015 the Housing Partnership proudly helped 100 families realize their dream of purchasing their first homes thereby reinvesting $19 million back into our local economy.
The Housing Partnership values its relationships with member banks who help fund education classes and provide low interest mortgage products to our clients. Special rates make purchasing more affordable and establish long-term low risk homeownership. All foreclosure services are grant funded. This is an increasing challenge as New Jersey now leads the nation in foreclosed properties while the funding streams are getting smaller.
The Housing Partnership is also the administrator for several local municipalities for Affordable Homes. Interested parties register on the website at www.housingpartnershipnj.org or (973) 659-9222. Purchases are available to both low and moderate income households through a lottery when units are available. Buyers will be excellent candidates for homeownership as they will have completed the education series.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation Inc. awards grants from the proceeds of various annual fundraisers. Applications are reviewed three times during the year at Foundation meetings.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of member-volunteers, dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. See the Kiwanis International web site by clicking here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets weekly at Empire Diner, 1915 Route 46, Parsippany. For more information, click here.
Brielle Fraga, 7, entering second grade and Nicholas Fraga, 5, entering kindergarten
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills School District opened this morning for the school year 2016-2017. The students arrived eager to meet their new teachers, see their friends and to start learning.
The sign in front of Littleton School where classes started this morning at 8:55 a.m.Ms. Tiesi, third grade teacher at Littleton School and student teacher Nicole Gallo. Ms. Gallo is a student at Caldwell University.Ms. Tiesei’s classroom at Littleton Elementary SchoolEmpty classes waiting for the return of students this morning
Most Morris County area schools opened yesterday but Parsippany students got an extra day of sleep. Parsippany schools opened today, Wednesday, September 7.
Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School opened for the 2016-2017 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.
This school year contains 184 school days, with four days reserved for snow days.
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 — Most Morris County area schools opened today, Tuesday, September 6, but Parsippany students got an extra day of sleep. Parsippany schools will open on Wednesday, September 7.
Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School will open for the 2016-2017 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 will open 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.
This school year contains 184 school days, with four days reserved for snow days.
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
Over $500.00 worth of school supplies was collected at Boiling Springs Savings Bank
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills recently conducted its AnnualCollection of NewSchool Supplies to donate to the children living at Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) of Morris County shelters.
Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills with some of the school supplies collected at Boiling Springs Savings Bank. Club members Claudia McCarthy, Bernadette Cicchino, Bank Branch Manager and club member Stephanie LiCausi, club member Joan Garbarino and club member and Domestic Violence Awareness Chairman Cathy Haney
JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Umbrellas for the children and their mothers were a special request this year. The umbrellas are needed for those rainy days when the children have to wait for the school bus or walk to school. Woman’s Club members and the public donated school supplies, backpacks and umbrellas with a total value of over $1,500.00.
Target also donated a $150.00 gift card to purchase supplies. New this year was a collection box at Boiling Springs Savings Bank in Lake Hiawatha. Bank Manager, Stephanie LiCausi (and WCPTH club member) stated that customers were very generous in supporting the school supply drive. Donations included six filled backpacks that were dropped off at the bank. For additional information on JBWS, email by clicking here.
For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with JBWS call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.
