Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany celebrates 25th Anniversary

PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany celebrated its 25th Anniversary at a dinner-dance held on Tuesday, January 12 at the Hanover Manor.

In attendance was New Jersey District 9 Lieutenant Governor Steve McKinley, New Jersey District Governor Gordon Meth and Kiwanis International Trustee Lance Incitti.

During the Anniversary Celebration, there were two George F. Hixson Awards honored and two Kiwanian of the Year.

Kiwanis President Connie Keller presented Greg Elbin, the current President-Elect with the first George F. Hixson Award. Then she presented Frank Cahill, the current Vice President with a George F. Hixson Award. Cahill is a charter member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

The George F. Hixson Fellowship was created in 1983 by the Kiwanis International Foundation Board of Trustees. It is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International President, who served from 1916 to 1918.

First time George F. Hixson Fellowship members receive two numbered medallions bearing the likeness of Hixson. Both hang from a blue-and white-ribbon.  One is encased in a walnut and velvet shadow box for display, and the other is worn at high visibility Kiwanis functions.  Also awarded is a lapel pin.

Then Kiwanis Treasurer, Steve Dickens, awarded two “Kiwanian of the Year” awards. Bob Young and Deborah Mellinger shared that honor. Bob and Deb met at Kiwanis, and is engaged to be married on May 21.

Kiwanian of the Year Award is given to one Kiwanian each year, at the annual holiday party. The Kiwanian of the Year is designed to honor Kiwanians who have made a significant contribution to the club within the year.  Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has been honoring a volunteer since 1992.

Connie Keller said “Tonight we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. It is because of every member of the past 25 years that we are still an active viable club. For every member that has volunteered, attended a fundraiser, chaired a function, was a direct or an officer … this night is for you.  Celebrate and enjoy all that you have accomplished over the years. You have shown me that way and I am proud to be part of this organization.”

In it’s 25-year history, Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has awarded almost 40 “Hixson Awards.  Hixson are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The Club is eligible to award a Hixson for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held its first meeting on December 5, 1991 and was officially chartered on February 1, 1992.

Charter members included Jayne Beline, Frank Cahill, Margaret Mary Cerbo, Nick Cerbo, Karen Gajewski, Ronda Kron, Jeanne O’Donnell, and Dr. Joseph Weisberg.

Entertainment during the evening was Teddy Comora, on the keyboard. Teddy is a Parsippany Hills High School graduate and currently attends Cornell University.

Some of the past and present programs and projects of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany are:

  • Sponsor the Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany High School and Whippany Park High School Key Clubs.
  • Sponsor the Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School Builders Clubs.
  • Sponsor nine K-Kids Clubs in the Grammar Schools in Parsippany.
  • Cook and serve dinner for Homeless Solutions once a month.
  • Co-sponsor a Division Aktion Club.
  • Donate to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany.
  • Donate to Project Graduation.
  • Donate to Family Promise of Morris County to help homeless families.
  • Donate to Prevent Child Abuse NJ and help raise awareness for their two campaigns:
    Pinwheel Campaign in April – Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
    Purple Hat Campaign in October – Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) & Baby Abuse
  • Donate to Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County (JBWS).
  • Donate to the Parsippany Library Programs.
  • Donate to the Parsippany Food Bank.
  • Donate to Programs through grants to our Foundation, such as Craftsman Farms.
  • Donate to the Parsippany Day Care Center.
  • Donate to Autism, Eliminate and Children’s Specialized Hospital.
  • Donate to Camp Nejeda.
  • Sponsor the Parsippany Street Fair.
  • Sponsor Scholarships for Kiwanis Youth Leadership Training, Key leader Training, Hugh O’Brien Camp and Scholarships for further education.
  • Support Parsippany’s East and West Little Leagues.
  • Support our local churches through an Ecumenical Breakfast for friendship, fellowship and exchange of ideas.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46.  For more information visit their website by clicking here.

Good-bye to the King of Burgers; Hello to the King of Coffee

Frank L. Cahill
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Good-bye to the King of Burgers; Hello to the King of Coffee

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Focus has learned the Burger King at 1429 Route 46, corner of Baldwin Road will be closing to make room for Starbucks. Soon you will be able to order your Iced Carmel Macchiato or Caffè Americano closer to home.

This will be the second Starbucks coming to Parsippany.  Parisppany Focus published news about the first Starbucks being built on Route 10, a 2,000 square foot cafe with a drive through (click here for article).

Burger King, home of the WHOPPER® sandwich, is known for fast food burgers, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain. After Insta-Burger King ran into financial difficulties in 1954, its two Miami-based franchisees, David Edgerton and James McLamore, purchased the company and renamed it Burger King. Over the next half century, the company would change hands four times, with its third set of owners, a partnership of TPG Capital, Bain Capital, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, taking it public in 2002. In late 2010, 3G Capital of Brazil acquired a majority stake in BK in a deal valued at US$3.26 billion. The new owners promptly initiated a restructuring of the company to reverse its fortunes. 3G, along with partner Berkshire Hathaway, eventually merged the company with Canadian-based doughnut chain Tim Hortons under the auspices of a new Canadian-based parent company, Restaurant Brands International.

At the end of fiscal year 2013, Burger King reported it had over 13,000 outlets in 79 countries; of these, 66 percent are in the United States and 99 percent are privately owned and operated with its new owners moving to an entirely franchised model in 2013.

When the Parsippany location closes you will have to travel to 223 Route 10, East Hanover, 900 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell or 171 West Main Street (Route 46) Denville, to get your WHOPPER®.

Nonprofit Offers Free Tuition for Parsippany Families in Need

Frank L. Cahill
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Nonprofit Offers Free Tuition for Parsippany Families in Need

PARSIPPANY — A child’s preschool experience can impact his or her academic career and success as an adult. Recognizing that, the nonprofit organization, Preschool Advantage, was formed more than 20 years ago and continues to offer preschool tuition to three- and four-year-old children whose families need assistance to provide them with that education.

“Studies have demonstrated that early childhood education profoundly affects a child’s life, including intellectual development, self-confidence, even future earning potential,” says Molly Dunn, Executive Director of the nonprofit Preschool Advantage. “It enables our children to grow up to be responsible and fulfilled adults.”

Preschool Advantage is currently accepting applications for the September, 2016 to June, 2017 school year for half-day tuition, 3 to 5 days a week, at one of 17 local quality partner preschools. To qualify, children must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2016 and parents must demonstrate a financial need for assistance. The application deadline is February 28.

Families can download an application from the website, by clicking here, or contact the office by calling (973-5) 2-2501 for assistance.

Since 1995, Preschool Advantage has recognized the long-term impact that quality early childhood education has on children and the character of our community and has underwritten the cost for nearly 800 children.

Parsippany Firm Announces Expanded Parental Leave Policy

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Parsippany Firm Announces Expanded Parental Leave Policy

PARSIPPANY — RB, a leading consumer health and hygiene company and the maker of popular brands including Lysol, Mucinex, and Clearasil, announced a significant expansion of its global parental leave policy.  Effective late 2015, all RB employees, including the more than 2,200 employees in the United States, will benefit from a new, fully paid 16-week, parental leave policy.

The expanded program was developed to better support RB’s global workforce and their families, and reflects the company’s culture which encourages a healthy work-life balance. The policy also supports RB’s ongoing initiatives to ensure talent density at mid- and senior-level positions.

“At RB, we support a creative and entrepreneurial culture that helps our employees realize their professional goals quickly, while also balancing the demands of a happy and healthy home and family. The decision to expand our parental leave program was an important one, particularly for our employees residing in the U.S., to ensure we can continue to support our employees across all aspects of their lives,” said Alexander Lacik, president of RB North America. “Our people are at the heart of what make RB and our culture so special. This new policy is simply one way we can remind them of that.”

This new parental leave policy places RB as a leader among CPG industry employers in the United States. In addition to the expanded paid lead, RB announced that employees can take up to an additional 36 weeks unpaid parental leave, fathers who are not primary caregivers will receive one weeks’ paternity leave at full pay, and introduced a mentoring program for women returning from maternity leave. 

“Celebrating and empowering employees in all aspects of their career at RB will allow us to continue attracting and retaining the top talent in our industry,” said Emanuele Celani, director of Human Resources for RB North America. “This policy is an exciting expansion of the RB benefits package that reflects our innovative and supportive culture.”

For more information about a future career at RB, please visit http://www.rb.com/careers/why-join-rb

RB* is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.

Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No. 1 or No. 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Our health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by our global Powerbrands including: Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French’s. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of our net revenue.

RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Our people and unique culture are at the heart of our success. We have a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever we focus, including sustainability where we are targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. We are proud to be Save the Children‘s largest global partner, with a new vision to radically reduce one of the world’s largest killer of children under 5, diarrhea.

For more information visit www.rb.com.

Planning Board Holds Annual Reorganization Meeting

Frank L. Cahill
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Planning Board Holds Annual Reorganization Meeting

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 11.

Mayor James Barberio submitted the following appointments:

  • New member Daniel Caivano as Alternate #2 for a term ending December 31, 2017.
  • Returning member Turan Ayaz as Class IV member for a term ending December 31, 2019.
  • Returning member Paula Csantaveri as Class IV member for a term ending December 31, 2019.
  • Reappointing Jennifer Vealey as Class II member for a term ending December 31, 2017. She was appointed as a representative from the Administration.

In addition, Dr. Louis Valori, Council President, was reappointed as a Class III member for a term ending December 31, 2016.

Mayor James Barberio did not reappoint long time board member, Kenneth Purzycki.

Daniel Caivano, new on the Planning Board, lives in the Sedgefield section of Parsippany.

Planning Board Attorney Kelly Carey held the swearing in of the members.

In addition to the sworn in members Mr. Robert Keller, Mr. Vincent Aperawic, Mr. Thomas Dinsmore, Mr. Dominic Mele and Mr. Casey P. Parikh.

Board Attorney Kelly Carey swearing in the reappointments and new member
Board Attorney Kelly Carey swearing in the reappointments and new member

Then Mr. Casey P. Parikh was elected Chairman, and Mr. Robert Keller was elected Vice-Chairman.

Ms. Marget Mader, was reaffirmed as Planning Board Secretary.

Robert Keller, Turan Ayaz, Dominic Mele and Thomas Dinsmore were reappointed to the Minor Site Plan and Subdivision Committee.

The Planning Board Professionals Board Planner, Ed Snieckus, Burgis Associates, Board Attorney, Kelly Carey, DiFrancisco Bateman and Board Engineer/Traffic Consultant Gordon Meth, The RBA Group was held as a carry over and will be discussed at the next meeting to be held on Monday, January 25.

The Planning Board is responsible for administering, updating and enforcing the Township’s master plan which is a comprehensive, long-range plan intended to direct the community’s growth and development. It also reviews all sub-divisions and site plans.

The Planning Board is comprised of nine members plus two alternates appointed by Mayor James Barberio. These include the Mayor, a Council member, a representative from the Administration and six residents from the general public.

 

 

Par Troy Wrestling Club hosted Annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament

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Par Troy Wrestling Club hosted Annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament

PARSIPPANY — Par Troy Wrestling Club (PTWC) hosted its Annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament at the Parsippany PAL Building. Wrestling teams from eight different towns in three different states participated. PTWC placed third in the Kindergarten to sixth grade division on Saturday, January 2, and second in the Kindergarten-eighth grade division on Sunday, January 3.


PTWC serves the entire town of Parsippany. They serve as feeder programs for the Parsippany middle and high school teams, and many of their youth wrestlers compete statewide.  The club is open to all Parsippany youths (boys and girls), grades kindergarten through the eighth grade.  PTWC is totally self-funded community organization, and rely on contributions and fund-raising to support their youth wrestling program. The Annual Holiday Tournament is PTWC’s largest annual fund raising event.

Ms. June Madia, an active club board member, past club president, and 13-year club volunteer stated, “Wrestling is one of the oldest sports known to man. In fact, it is thought to be on the original list of athletic events practiced at the ancient Olympic Games more than 2700 years ago. Wrestling compliments all other competitive sports, and imparts self-discipline, perseverance, and respect to those who stick with it. More importantly, this sport keeps our kids on the straight and narrow, away from the undesirable temptation so many encounter today.  The monetary outlay for wrestling is quite low when you compare it to most other youth sports;  All you basically need are a pair of wrestling shoes and a headgear. Although wrestling may not be for every child, it’s certainly worth  trying at a young age.”

For additional information please visit the club’s website by clicking here.  If you are interested in receiving information for registering your child in the PTWC wrestling program, or would like to make a donation, please contact PTWC’s Club President Angela Wasilewski at angela.wasilewski@verizon.net or June Madia at jmadia@aol.com or call (973) 476-7624.  PTWC is a registered nonprofit 501C community organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible.

Weather Alert: Watch out for black ice as temperatures drop

Frank L. Cahill
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Weather Alert: Watch out for black ice as temperatures drop

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Office of Emergency Management weather team is concerned about some wet areas turning into black ice as temperatures drop rapidly tonight.

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing after midnight which may create a re-freeze issue into early Monday morning. Please be careful.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.3 billion

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The Powerball jackpot has now reached an estimated $1.3 billion after another Saturday without a winner. While there were 14 $1 million Match 5 winners and two $2 million Match 5 Power Play winners, no one claimed the $900 million jackpot. The winning numbers Saturday were 16, 19, 32, 34 and 57 and the Powerball was…

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Teresa Giudice to sign copies of memoir in February

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Teresa Giudice to sign copies of memoir in February

One of Teresa Giudice’s first stops as a free woman will be at Ridgewood’s Bookends bookstore to sign copies of her new memoir “Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again.” The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star, who is currently under home detention at her Montville Township mansion but whose federal prison sentence…

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Carifi demonstrates to NAACP leaders using high-tech taste of what cops face under fire

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Carifi demonstrates to NAACP leaders using high-tech taste of what cops face under fire

PARSIPPANY — A young man who has been acting in a suspicious manner pulls a sharp object from behind his back, and points it at a police officer. The officer immediately shoots the suspect, and he falls down. Later, the police officer learns that it was a screwdriver that had been pulled out. Except in this…

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