PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed new member Ann Cucci at a recent meeting. Club President Frank Cahill presented Ms. Cucci with her membership plaque and Club Secretary Karen Gajewski placed the official Kiwanis pin on Ann
Frank Cahill said “We welcome Ann Cucci to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Karen Gajewski places the official Kiwanis pin on new member Ann Cucci
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is the fastest growing Kiwanis Club in the State of New Jersey with 72 members.
PARSIPPANY — Carousel of Learning, 244 Kingston Road, celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Wednesday, August 1.
Joining in the celebration was Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Members Nicolas Limanov, Tina Valgemae, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Advisory Committee member Thomas Williams.
In 1988 Debbie Arntzen had been directing a childcare center and her father mentioned that she should look at Carousel of Learning because it was for sale. She was 28 at that time and had only dreamed of owning my own center.
It became reality on September 1, 1988 when she took ownership of Carousel of Learning. The center needed a lot of work and the paperwork was incomplete. The State helped her to get things in order.
In 1995 Arntzen was able to purchase the building and property.
In 1998, Carousel held it’s 10th anniversary expansion celebration! They added another classroom in order to start accepting infants. They also updated many things inside.
Carousel of Learning is in the process of obtaining Grow NJ Kids accreditation which will make them even better. They keep adding new technology to keep up with the times.
The pony was waiting for children
They are Angel Watch accredited: a security network that provides parents with camera access to their child’s classroom. Each child also has the bright wheel app that is a personal feed to keep parents updated on all their child’s activities throughout the day.
Debbie said “I have watched hundreds of children grow up! I have had some alumni come and work here, others have had their children attend! It’s wonderful that so many families keep in touch through visiting, holiday cards etc. We are truly a great big family!! I feel honored to be the head of the Carousel family!”
“It’s amazing that it has now been 30 years here and I’m still loving it,” said Arntzen.
Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationThe plaque from Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Committee congratulating Carousel of LearningThe staff at Carousel of LearningThree year old Dakota Petrovich riding the pony during Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationChildren playing during Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationChildren playing during Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationChildren playing during Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationDelicious outdoor picnic at Carousel of Learning 30th Anniversary CelebrationPresentation of the plaque from Parsippany Economic Development Advisory CommitteeParsippany Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Carousel of Learning. Board members Nicolas Limanov, Tina Valgemae, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, Carousel of Learning owner Debbie Arntzen and Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano
Their commitment to child care is of the highest degree. Since 1997, they have been voted “Best Day Care Center in Morris County” in the Daily Record by “Readers’ Choice”.
Carousel of Learning provides Day Care, Infant Care, Toddler Programs and Pre-School Programs.
They are a fully-licensed day care center offering high quality services for children six weeks to five years old.
NEW JERSEY — The 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games are coming to New Jersey! The Donate Life Transplant Games is a multi-sport festival for individuals who have undergone life-saving transplant surgeries. Competition events are open to living donors, organ transplant recipients, and bone marrow, corneal and tissue transplant recipients. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend the six-day festival, July 17-22, 2020, recognizing the success of donation and transplantation and honoring the generosity of donors and their families.
PARSIPPANY — Baby Weichert was found in Mountain Way park/playground, emaciated and starved to the point where she could barely walk. Luckily they were able to rescue her in time so that she has a chance to live a healthy and happy life.
Funds are being asked to help cover the initial exam, full blood work, diagnostics, fluids and boarding expenses until she has a foster or furever home. If you would like to foster or adopt her, please email Parsippany Focus at news@parsippanyfocus.com. We know that no one has any “extra” cash, but please find it in your heart to give as much or as little as possible as every little bit will help.
Feel free to share this article! You know the Weichert saying, “Icare”, now let’s show baby Weichert that “wecare” and provide legendary assistance.
PARSIPPANY — Several children from the Glacier Hills Swim Team qualified for the Meet of Champions for the Morris County Summer Swim League on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. The event was held at Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge for the 12 and Under Swimmers and held in Chester for the 13 and Over Swimmers.
There was a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals collected by these swimmers in the final meet. A complete list of swimmers and times can be found at the Morris County Summer Swim League by clicking here.
First place – Boys 8 and Under 100 Meter Free Relay – Calum Munn, Tyler Sabatini, Christopher Roman, Neal Spickert-Fulton 1:35.16
Ian Reo set a new meet record in the Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke.
First Place – Boys 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke – Ian Reo 28.68 *New Meet Record
MORRIS COUNTY — Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, who on Monday called for hearings on NJ Transit’s chronic cancelations and delays with Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, is optimistic a joint legislative meeting on Thursday will shed light on the problems and possible solutions.
“I have just been informed by the chairman that we will be conducting a hearing next Thursday on NJ Transit and the nightmares facing commuters,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “I look forward to hearing about the causes of these problems and what the solutions might be.”
“There are some tough questions that demand answers from NJ Transit,” Bucco added. “Trains have been canceled and delayed without warning, leaving commuters stranded at stations. Until now, all we have heard from NJ Transit has been one excuse after another while problems have continued to pile up.”
“Commuters don’t know how they are going to get to work, or when they will get home. We’re going to get them some answers,” Bucco said.
MORRIS COUNTY — College scholarships to four Morris County Vocational School District students were announced today by the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation at an event held at the Morris County Board of Freeholders meeting in Morristown.
From left, Morris County Freeholders Tom Matrangelo, Deborah Smith, Freeholder Director Doug Cabana; MCVSD graduate scholarship recipients Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton, Abhishek Salunia of Parsippany, Noah Whitmore of Denville, and Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park; Freeholders Kathy DeFillippo, Heather Darling and John Cesaro. College scholarships to four Morris County Vocational School District students were announced today by the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation at an event held at the Morris County Board of Freeholders meeting in Morristown.
The scholarships were made possible by generous donations from Investors Bank, NJM Insurance Group and PSEG. Recipients are Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park, Abhisheksinh Salunia of Parsippany (Lake Hiawatha), Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton, and Noah Whitmore of Denville.
Morris County Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, NJAC Executive Director John Donnadio and MCVSD Superintendent Scott Moffitt joined representatives from each of the corporate sponsors in presenting checks to the students.
“We are really proud of these outstanding Morris County students who are being honored today with scholarships for their academic excellence and for their involvement in their communities,” said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “We also thank NJAC and Investors’ Bank, NJM Insurance Group, and PSEG for their efforts to reward such terrific young men and women from our county.”
Investors Bank Foundation awarded $500 scholarships to Noah Whitmore of Denville and Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park. They pose with, from left, Freeholder Director Doug Cabana, Morris County Vocational School Superintendent Scott Moffitt, and NJAC executive director John Donnadio. College scholarships to four Morris County Vocational School District students were announced today by the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation at an event held at the Morris County Board of Freeholders meeting in Morristown
Timothy Formanuk of Lincoln Park received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. Timothy will attend Rutgers University School of Business in the fall. He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in June with a 4.1 grade point average.
Abhisheksinh Salunia of Lake Hiawatha received an $850 scholarship from PSEG. Abhisheksinh will attend Rutgers University in the fall to pursue studies in ecology, evolution and natural resources. His ultimate career desire is to become a paleontologist.
He graduated from Morris County School of Technology in the spring, after completing an ambitious schedule of honors and AP courses, plus two internships. Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that one of Abhisheksinh’s greatest qualities is his graciousness, steadfastness and willingness to help friends, peers and strangers.
Eleanor Turrisi of Wharton received a $1,750 scholarship from NJM Insurance Group. She will pursue studies in baking and pastry arts at Hudson Community College in the fall. Eleanor is a spring graduate of Morris County Vocational School District.
Noah Whitmore of Denville received a $500 scholarship from Investors Bank Foundation. He is a spring graduate of Morris County School of Technology and will pursue studies in the culinary arts at Rutgers University in the fall. MCST Superintendent Scott Moffit commented that Noah is an extremely hard worker who has been dedicated to his studies at the school.
Investors Bank Foundation presented NJAC with a check for $21,000 for scholarships to county vocational-technical school graduates who will pursue higher education at a county college or state college or university. Two students from each of the state’s 21 counties received the $500 scholarships.
PSEG awarded the foundation a $12,000 grant for county vocational school graduates who plan to continue their education at a New Jersey county or state college to study environmental science, green design, green technology, alternative energy or related subjects. Scholarships for $850 were awarded in each county were PSEG maintains a service territory or generation facility.
NJM Insurance Group presented NJAC with a check for $5,250 for three $1,750 scholarships, which were awarded to a student in each county where the company has headquarters – Morris, Mercer and Atlantic.
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Florham Park Police Chief Joseph J. Orlando announce the arrest of David A. Seigerman, 47, a former financial representative of Morgan Stanley and Janney Montgomery Scott, on two counts of Theft by Deception (second degree), stemming from an investigation into an alleged theft of approximately $1,600,000.00 from two New York City residents.
This joint investigation was conducted by the Florham Park Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation determined that Seigerman accomplished this alleged theft by creating a fictitious company registered in Florida and convincing the victims to transfer money into the company’s bank account between July 2010, and April 2015. These funds were allegedly and subsequently used by the defendant for his own benefit, including the purchase of a home on Normandy Parkway in Morristown. Seigerman was barred from acting as a broker or otherwise being associated with a broker-dealer firm by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2016.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Detective Thomas Gallagher of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit and Detective Michael Neilan of the Florham Park Police Department for their hard work and dedication during this investigation.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey State Police have arrested Hope Mackenzie, 22, Alea Bauer, 23, and Eric Robinson, 22, all of Budd Lake, and seized $650 worth of drugs as the result of a traffic stop.
On Saturday, August 4, at 10:49 p.m., troopers stopped Mackenzie for a traffic violation westbound on Interstate 80 at milepost 46 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County. During the stop, troopers determined that Mackenzie was under the influence and arrested her for DWI. After further investigation, troopers discovered more than 70 bags of heroin, crack cocaine, hypodermic needles, and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. The passengers, Bauer and Robinson, were then arrested.
Hope Mackenzie, Alea Bauer, and Eric Robinson were charged with possession of heroin, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needles, and criminally under the influence. Mackenzie was also charged with DWI.
Mackenzie, Bauer, and Robinson were released pending a future 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 — Due to the anticipated thunderstorms, tonights concert featuring B Street Band will be held inside at Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
No pets allowed. Seating is provided. No outside food.
The concert is sponsored by Provident Bank and Modera Parsippany.
From the heart of the Jersey shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. There are now an estimated 14,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.
Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, the B-Street Band is still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit, with almost 200 shows per year throughout the country.
