University of Pennsylvania Dean’s List Announced

Frank L. Cahill
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University of Pennsylvania Dean’s List Announced

PARSIPPANY — A total of 1,621 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2018 semester of the 2017-2018 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean’s List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit.

Caitlyn Capurso, a Sport Management major and a 2014 graduate from Parsippany High School, was among those named to to ESU’s Spring 2018 Dean’s List and Gabriela Rachmaciej, a Comm Sciences & Disorders major, and a 2015 graduate from Parsippany High School, were among those named to to ESU’s Spring 2018 Dean’s List.

East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 55 undergraduate programs, 22 master’s programs and one doctoral program. More than 6,800 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

Redstock 2018 was a huge success

Frank L. Cahill
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Redstock 2018 was a huge success

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School held its 8th annual Redstock on Saturday, June 2, with the public to participating in many sports activities and games behind the high school. The highlight of the festival will be the Powder Puff flag football game between the senior and junior girls.

This event focuses on bringing local families, students, school-based organizations and area businesses together for a FREE day of entertainment, music, games, food and fun! This year’s festival featured a vendor area for local businesses to meet and interact with current and potential customers giving them the opportunity to directly distribute samples, promotional items and other marketing material, as well as sell.

The event started at 12:00 Noon and ends at 3:00 p.m. offers food, live music, face painting, arts and crafts, bounce house, local businesses, games and prizes and live entertainment. The PTSA held their annual Tricky Tray and Raffle.

Later in the evening the Junior versus Senior Powderpuff game was held. The Class of 2018 won the Powderpuff (18-6) over the Juniors. Congratulations to the Offensive MVP – Faith Preziosi (143 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns) and Defensive MVP – Tia Ayton (4 stops). An outstanding job by the seniors and their coaches.

The 2018 Hawkeye Award Winners wer also announced on Saturday. Staff: Mrs. Engfer, Mrs. Muheisen & Mr. Miller Parents: Cindy LoPresti and Pete Lanigan Students: Khalid Alzubi and Sarah DiPippa.

2018 Parsippany High School Hawk Winners

Miracles USA Elite Competition Team Honored by Mayor Soriano

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Miracles USA Elite Competition Team Honored by Mayor Soriano

PARSIPPANY — Miracles USA Taekwondo’s elite competition team and its master, Master Suji Kang, were honored at a congratulatory reception at the office of Mayor Michael A. Soriano on May 29.

Five athletes were presented with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township’s  “Outstanding Achievement Award” for their medal-winning performances at the Pennsylvania State Taekwondo Championships on April 14.  The Miracles’ team won a total of 10 medals at the tournament and is grateful for this special recognition of its dedication and hard work by Mayor Soriano.

The Miracles USA Taekwondo competition team is now training to compete at the USA Taekwondo National Championships to be held in Salt Lake City, UT, in early July.

Miracles USA Taekwondo is located at 388-B Route 46.

 

Parents and Caregivers Invited to Free Training to Keep Kids Safe on Mobile Devices

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Parents and Caregivers Invited to Free Training to Keep Kids Safe on Mobile Devices

PARSIPPANY — NewBridge Services is hosting a free training Wednesday, June 13 at its Parsippany location to teach parents and other caregivers how to to keep children and teenagers safe when they use mobile devices.

The two-hour program, including a 30-minute Q&A session, starts at 4:30 p.m. and will address phone set-up, group chats and social media, monitoring gaming apps, predators posting pictures, and essential conversations parents need to have with their children. Marc Herzog, owner of Papa Bear Digital Protection, a consulting company specializing in mobile device and social media safety and security, will moderate. Attendees are invited to raise other topics related to safeguarding mobile devices.

“Children can be unwittingly exposed to the internet’s dangers on smartphones and tablets, so it’s important for the caregivers in their lives to take precautions,” said NewBridge Services Child and Family Services Program Director Nicole Bolognini. “This training will give caregivers the tools they need to protect their children.”

To register, contact Bolognini at nbolognini@newbridge.org or call (973) 794-6401. NewBridge’s Parsippany location is at 1259 Route 46 East, Building 2, Suite 100A.

NewBridge is committed to keeping children safe and teaching them how to be resilient. More than 4,000 schoolchildren last year learned to deal with bullies, stand up to peer pressure and recognize suicidal thought in themselves and friends through NewBridge prevention programs. NewBridge also trained more than 800 educators and parents in suicide prevention, self-care, and how to help students cope with stressors.

NewBridge Services, a 501c(3) nonprofit, is a premier provider of counseling services, housing and educational programs in northern New Jersey serving nearly 8,000 adults and seniors last year alone. 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.

Lake Parsippany Open House and Flea Market draws visitors from all over

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Lake Parsippany Open House and Flea Market draws visitors from all over

PARSIPPANY — Rain was predicted for all day Saturday, but there was no sign of rain during the Lake Parsippany giant flea market and Open House, on Saturday, June 2.

The day was full of events including dragon boat, swimming, face painting, food, playing in the sand, live music and a flea market offering many items. Parsippany CERT, Parsippany Police Department and many organizations were present educating residents, and distributing literature.

You can join the LPPOA Ladies Club for fun and community involvement. Interested individuals should contact Diane Low at (973) 887-1268. The fishing club meets once a month and holds fishing contests during the season. Thru their Trout Stocking Program, they host a “Stocking Day” event where the lake is stocked with trout one week before the season opens. Young anglers get the opportunity to learn about our program and release trout into the lake. Interested in joining the fishing club contact Tony Suprum at LakeParFishingClub@gmail.com.

Lake Parsippany is a private lake community quietly nestled in the center of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in Morris County. This 168 acre lake and grounds is fully funded and maintained by membership fees and member volunteers. They receive no State, County or Township funding. The Community welcomes everyone to join our association, regardless of where you live and enjoy a piece of the lake.

The Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association members maintain and manage all operations of the lake throughout the year. The membership preserves this beautiful natural resource through its fees and through active volunteer participation in the community.

Membership is required to participate in its many activities that include fishing in a trout stocked lake, sailing, swimming, sunbathing, competitive sports, concerts, dances, family fun nights and much more.

Membership in the Association is not limited to Lake Parsippany Property Owners. Renters and residents from outside of the Lake Parsippany area are also welcome to join. The Association is a not for profit organization.

In addition to all of the activities available with membership, the Association also supports various Clubs and Committees.

Lake Parsippany is home of the New Jersey Dragon Boat Club. Dotting of the eye is an annual ritual of the New Jersey Dragon Boat Club during the open house day. 2018 marks the 18th year in which the NJ Dragon Boat Club has been at Lake Parsippany.

NJ’s 1st dragon boat club, started with a recreational crew, added a competitive crew and then a junior crew since their first visit to the Boat House.

Placing pink roses in Lake Parsippany in support of Woman’s Breast Cancer Awareness

This ancient Chinese Eye Dotting ceremony, “The Awakening of The Dragons,” features local and visiting dignitaries painting red dots on the eyes of the ceremonial dragon boat figure heads to officially “wake” them up.

Mayor Michael Soriano “dotting the eye of the dragon.” Dotting of the eye is an annual ritual of the New Jersey Dragon Boat Club.

Hoffman Beach opens up full time for the summer starting Friday, June 22. From now until then the beach is open Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information on Lake Parsippany, click here.

Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance: Andrew Cornwallis and Chief Christopher Miller
Boy Scout Pack 142
The Garden Club
Patrolman Remo D’Alessandro and Brian Conover distributing literature from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department
Lake Parsippany Ladies Club
Lake Parsippany Book Club
Bach to Rock
Volunteer Firefighters Wanted!
Parsippany residents JoAnn Stankard and Tommy Stankard strolling through the flea market at Lake Parsippany Open House
Parsippany CERT
Sonia was just adopted from Wise Animal Rescue. Tyler Cloutier, Rebecca Hruby, Sonia, Lori Wink and Jennifer Quick
Lake Parsippany Fishing Club
Boats on the lake
Children playing in the sand

Parsippany Chamber awards Scholarship to Adam Giovanelli

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Parsippany Chamber awards Scholarship to Adam Giovanelli

PARSIPPANY — Adam Paul Giovanelli received the 2018 Scholarship Award from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce during the Senior Awards Ceremony held on Monday, June 4.

Upon graduation on June 21, Adam will be attending Rutgers University majoring in Economics and Finance. Adam has an overall GPA of 4.4234.

During Adam’s high school years, he had the benefit of numerous opportunities that have led him to his ultimate success. As a student, he has shown a strong dedication to his academic career by complementing it with involvement in many co-curricular activities at Parsippany Hills High School has to offer. These opportunities have been the vehicle that has fostered Adam’s values as a student and as a person.

During his high school  years, Adam was State Vice President, Chapter President, Chapter Secretary of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He was also State Competitor/State Delegate: First in New Jersey: Accounting and Restaurant Virtual Business Competition; State Competition; Personal Finance and Financial Consulting; second in Core BA Exam.

Adam has also taught financial literacy to elementary school students during the High School Heroes Program.

Presenting the Scholarship was Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chairman Nicolas Limanov and Executive Board Member Frank Cahill.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. They promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

 

 

PHS holds its annual drunk driving assembly

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PHS holds its annual drunk driving assembly

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School presented the Eighth Annual anti-drunk driving assembly program to the seniors, in the school’s auditorium and outside parking lot on Thursday, May 31, warning the students about drinking and driving especially during Prom season. Six seniors were actors involved in a two car accident where seniors were drinking and driving. The actors were Kyra Reich, Olivia Leon, Tarik Ayaz and Shobin Mannapuran.

Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly
Scenes from PHS annual drunk driving assembly

Parsippany High School Hawkeye Award Winners

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Parsippany High School Hawkeye Award Winners

PARSIPPANY — The Hawk Eye Awards recognize the extraordinary efforts of the students, staff and parents of Parsippany High School that make a difference in their school and the community.

To the Native Americans, the hawk was a symbol of strength, vision, and truth. The hawk had keen eyesight which it used to open the eyes of others. The hawk was the great messenger of the skies. It soared with the power to overcome difficult situations and helped others to achieve great victory. We are looking to recognize the modern-day Redhawks with the greatest vision and strength- those parents, staff and students who, like the Native American hawks of the past, see a bigger picture and do everything in their power to make it clearer for the rest of us. These “Hawk Eyes” lift others up through their words, actions and values, and as a result, Parsippany and PHS is an even better place to live, learn and grow.

Each year, PHS will recognize students, teachers or parents for going the extra mile to make a difference in our school or community.

Parsippany High School presented the 2018 Hawkeye Award Winners on Saturday, June 2.  This years winners are:
Staff: Mrs. Engfer, Mrs. Muheisen and Mr. Miller
Parents: Cindy LoPresti and Pete Lanigan
Students: Khalid Alzubi and Sarah DiPippa.

Thanks for all you do to make Par High such an incredible place.

Missy is looking for a furever home

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Missy is looking for a furever home

PARSIPPANY — Missy is a 13.5-year-old Maltipoo! Don’t let her age fool you, Missy can easily hang with the younger crowd! She is very loving and sweet. She has a laid back disposition and is happiest when cuddling with you!

She enjoys going on short walks around the neighborhood. She walks fantastic on a leash! Missy is very well behaved and eager to please! She is fully housebroken and not destructive when left alone.

Missy does wonderful with other dogs and would be fine in a home with cats! She is currently being fostered with a 7-year old dog and they play and nap together! Because Missy would prefer a home on the quieter side, it would be best she goes home with kids above the age of 13.

Missy enjoys being in people’s company and never asks for much besides one’s love and affection. She is an amazing dog who deserves nothing but the best for the remainder of her golden years!

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Missy is a 13.5-year-old Maltipoo! Don’t let her age fool you, Missy can easily hang with the younger crowd!

Council meeting rescheduled; Budget hearing continues

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Council meeting rescheduled; Budget hearing continues

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 12 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 13 starting at 7:30 p.m.

In addition, the third session for Budget Hearings has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

The public is invited to attend all meetings. A portion of each meeting will be set aside for public comment. Formal action may or may not be taken at all scheduled meetings.

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting. Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.

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