PARSIPPANY — Baadal Vachhani, a 2015 Graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, was recognized on Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for Fall 2017.
Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement.
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pa., approximately 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. A member of the Centennial Conference, Muhlenberg competes in 22 varsity sports.
PARSIPPANY — Meet Gus! He is an eight-month-old male Chihuahua Boston Terrier mix. He absolutely LOVES people! He seeks attention and enjoys being held. He makes the perfect lap dog. Once he is fully grown, he will only be about twelve pounds.
Gus would love nothing more than to snuggle up with you on the couch! He is mellow but also enjoys playing with toys. Gus would prefer to be the only pet in the household but has been able to get along with a calm female dog. He also prefers a home without children.
Gus is pad trained, sleeps through the night, and walks on leash. He is a fun-loving guy who wants to nap curled up near a window all day long.
He was found as a stray in the streets of Paterson, lost with nowhere to go. He never knew the good things in life until he was saved. He can’t wait to have a family to call his own!
If you are interested in adopting Gus, please fill out an application by clicking here. Due to the large number of puppy applications received, they will only be processing applications after a $25.00 donation is made. Wise Animal Rescue us a volunteer-based group and want to ensure that all applicants are as serious about the adoption process as we are.
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W.A.R.’s goal is to find the perfect family dynamic and place our dogs in a loving, safe and permanent home. All of our dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on shots and microchipped.
Our adoption process starts with filling an application, home visit, meet and greet and then finalizing with an adoption contract and fee.
Adoption fees range from about $200 to $500. These fees help defray costs of veterinary and foster care and are tax deductible.
MORRIS COUNTY — After more than two decades of service to the 11th Congressional District, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen has announced today that he will not run for reelection this year. Congressman Frelinghuysen dedicated his life to serving his constituents and his country, and for that we should all be grateful. We thank him for his service both as a member of our military and for the many decades he spent in the state legislature and congress.
For years, he represented this district in Washington as a moderate Republican, but as the Republican party moved further to the right and as he ascended in leadership, so did he. Over the past few years, Congressman Frelinghuysen seems to have given up representing his constituents, and chosen instead to represent the far-right Republican Party, led by Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump.
The brand of Republican politics championed by President Trump and many other leaders in the Republican party has worked to drive out moderates like Congressman Frelinghuysen, and to weaken their own party.
With Frelinghuysen out of the running, it is time for Morris County Democrats to elect a candidate who can truly represent the changing 11th District and not just the far right and President Trump.
Mikie Sherrill is proving that she is exactly what our district needs. As a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, Sherrill has a wealth of experience that makes her an exceptional candidate to represent our district. Since she entered the race in early 2017, she visited constituents all over the district, while Congressman Frelinghuysen hid from them. She will be a moderate voice for a moderate district, but also hold Donald Trump and the far right accountable for their actions.
Over the past three years alone, the Morris County Democratic Committee has picked up 20 municipal seats without losing any of our previously held seats. This year, the Democratic Party is stronger than ever before. We are ready to pick up even more municipal seats in 2018, and they are looking forward to picking up the 11th Congressional seat this November.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, both the most powerful and endangered member of the New Jersey congressional delegation, announced Monday that he would not seek re-election. Frelinghuysen, R-11th Dist., gave no reason for retiring. He joins Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd Dist., as New Jersey lawmakers not seeking another term in the House. Both were elected in…
PARSIPPANY — Pack 142 held the Pinewood Derby races on Friday, January 26 at the Littleton Elementary School.
Cub Scouts have been building and racing Pinewood Derby® cars since 1953. Partnered with a parent or adult mentor, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars.
They begin by choosing a car design, then carve it out and detail it with paint, decals and other accessories, and perfect strategies to compete in their pack’s own Pinewood Derby. It’s a wonderful learning experience centered on teamwork, ingenuity and sportsmanship – all for the thrill of the race and a lifetime of great memories to share with fellow racers young and old.
Mayor Michael Soriano releases the cars in the first race
A Pinewood Derby car can reach a speed of nearly 20 mph, and if a derby car and track was enlarged to the size of a real automobile the car would be speeding at more than 200 mph!
The finalists were, first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3. These finalists will move on to the finals.
The finalists: first place, Andrew Nicholas, a member of the Webelos, Den 1; second place was Brendan Frade, a member of the Wolf, Den 4 and third place as Aidan Kane, a member of the Bear, Den 3 with Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor SorianoMayor Michael Soriano tying the neckerchief on First Place winner Andrew Nicolas
The first race was the Lion, Den 7: First Place winner was Graeson Bonugli and Second Place winner was Padraig Beadle.
Mayor Michael Soriano, Graeson Bonugli, Padraig Beadle and Scoutmaster Troy Adams
The next race was the Tiger, Den 2: First Place winner was Jack Chazen, Second Place winner was Ronav Sinha and Third Place winner was Benjamin Ferrante. Landon Drozdienski came in fourth place.
Landon Drozdienski, Mayor Michael Soriano, Ronav Sinha, Jack Chazen, Benjamin Ferrante, Scoutmaster Troy Adams and Eleanor Soriano
The next race was the Wolf, Den 4: First Place winner was Brendan Frade, Second Place winner was Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner was Gregory Ferrante.
First Place winner Brendan Frade, Second Place winner Spencer Tizzoni and Third Place winner Gregory Ferrante with Mayor Michael Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy Adams
The next race was the Bear, Den 3: First Place winner was Aidan Kane, Second Place winner was Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner was Krish Shah.
First Place winner Aidan Kane, Second Place winner Daniel Gaza and Third Place winner Krish Shah with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor Soriano
The next race was the Weblos, Den 1: First Place winner was Andrew Nicolas, Second Place winner was Shrikar Subramanian and Third Place winner was Ethan Adams.
Mayor Michael Soriano with Shrikar Subramanian, Andrew Nicolas and Ethan Adams
The final race was the Arrow of Light, Den 6: First Place winner was Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner was William Shoemaker and Third Place winner was Aryan Masaldan.
First Place winner Brandon Proctor, Second Place winner William Shoemaker and Third Place winner Aryan Masaldan with Scoutmaster Troy Adam, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor SorianoPrincipal Choice Awards: Principal Michele Hoffman with Mayor Michael Soriano, Eleanor Soriano and Scoutmasters Craig Mazur and Troy AdamsThe volunteersThe Siblings Race: First Place Nicholas Ferrante, Second Place Jacob Nicholas and Third Place Hanna Chazen; Pictured with Scoutmaster Troy Adams, Mayor Michael Soriano and Eleanor SorianoMembers of Boy Scout Troop 173 also volunteered
The first Pinewood Derby® was run in Southern California in 1953 by Cub Scout Pack 280C at the Manhattan Beach Scout House, where Cubmaster Don Murphy introduced the idea to his pack. The derby was publicized in Boys’ Life magazine in October 1954 and was an instant hit. The rules set out for the very first race still stand today: “The derby is run in heats – two to four cars starting by gravity from a standstill on a track and run down a ramp to a finish line unaided. The track is an inclined ramp with wood strips down the center to guide the cars.”
Summing it up nicely, the Pinewood Derby’s creator Cubmaster Donald Murphy said, “I wanted to devise a wholesome constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition.” Today the Pinewood Derby® stays close to its roots, giving Cub Scouts an excellent way to learn about craftsmanship, sportsmanship and respect for others through friendly competition.
PARSIPPANY — February is American Heart Month and the Morris County Organ Transplant Group is holding a special “Heart Transplant Roundtable” meeting. This roundtable will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Station, 3339 Route 46.
Five group members who had heart transplants will be joined by Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success and LVAD program at Morristown Medical Center, to discuss their transplant experiences.
The Morris County Transplant Group is an official regional group of the NJ Sharing Network, NJ’s organ procurement agency.
This transplant group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. The March meeting is on March 7.
PARSIPPANY — Registration is now open for Par-Troy West Little League for Spring Baseball and Softball.
Registration open for Ages 4 – 16. To determine age for softball use age as of December 31, 2017 and for Baseball use age as of August 31, 2018.
Cost for first child is $85.00, second child $135.00, third child $165.00 and $10.00 for each additional child. Plus there is a candy fundraiser fee per child, and a $100.00 workbond per family.
Eligible requirements are based on your home address in one of the following school districts: Littleton Elementary, Mt. Tabor Elementary, Eastlake Elementary, Lake Parsippany Elementary, Intervale Elementary, Brooklawn Middle School and Parsippany Hills High School.
Register online by clicking here. Teams are generally formed in early March.
For additional questions, please email volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com
MORRISTOWN — MPAC’s sixth annual spring musical will be Shrek the Musical.
Auditions will take place Sunday-Tuesday, February 11-13 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Theatre for principal roles and ensembles. Details on casting and auditions can be found by clicking here.
MPAC is looking for talented young and diverse performers between 9-23. They should be excellent comedic actors who can sing and dance.
The show will be directed by Cathy Roy. Musical Director/Conductor is Charles Santoro. The show will be staged Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
Previously, MPAC has produced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013), Hairspray (2014), Les Miserables (2015), Mary Poppins (2016)and West Side Story (2017),
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2017-2018 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris Area Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is taking Morris County by storm with their initiatives to arm the community with facts and information in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. The Coalition is a pro-active team compromised of elected officials, law enforcement, educational leaders and concerned citizens who are up to date on the latest crazes and abuses that are plaguing our children.
The most recent trend in teenage abuse now includes vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. Teens often do not consider how their current behaviors can impact their future health. The goal of the Coalition is prevention through education and informing the public of the dangers of these negative behaviors. Today, with social media, the drug and alcohol abuse problem and new ways of getting high have become a national crisis. What many people do not realize is that vaporizer pens are becoming the new way for drug users to not only get high but do it discreetly, right under the nose of police, parents and teachers. Vaping can pose many risks and kids, being as creative as they are, will often place synthetics and liquids in device cartridges and inhale substances which cannot be differentiated from nicotine, marijuana, or any other liquid. Worst of all, it could be a deadly concoction of toxic chemicals often obtained on the internet. These vapors can cause chronic bronchitis, compromise immune systems and wound healing, harm the brain and cause mouth and lung cell damage.
The Morris Area Coalition for Education & Positive Choices, in conjunction with the Hanover Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff and Prosecutor’s Offices, invites the public to attend this noteworthy session. This is the best opportunity for you and your children to attend an outstanding, informative conversation with veritable facts that can change lives forever.
Master Class on Vaping will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Junior Middle School, 61 Highland Avenue, Whippany.
PARSIPPANY — Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad held their Annual Installation Dinner held on Saturday, January 27 at the Knoll Country Club West.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano administered the Oath of Office to the new board members.
Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad member Brandon Cafferata was among the members who received a Certificate of Merit Award
Lauryn Nolan received the “Bob Deckenback Award” in recognition of outstanding Achievement, Commitment and Dedication to Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad and a number of members of Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad received a Certificate of Merit Award. Bob Heinzerling: 367; Don Bragg: 301; Brandon Cafferata: 181; Gary Razen: 167; Julia Ruggier: 165; Doug Finkle: 157; Mike Jones: 157; Chris Brown: 146; Courtney TerWaarbeek: 145 and Lauryn Nolan: 141 were all honored for the number of calls they answered.
Lauryn Nolan received the “Bob Deckenback Award” in recognition of outstanding Achievement, Commitment and Dedication to Parsippany’s Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad.Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad members Jenn Sikora and Jennifer Kratt Thurkauf with Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Justin BermudezParsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Jenn SikoraParsippany Office of Emergency Management member Nicolas Limanov and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad member Jenn SikoraParsippany Office of Emergency Management member Nicolas Limanov and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Sergeant Ross Cooper
The Rockaway Neck Fire Department (Parsippany Fire District 5 today) established the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad in 1952. The original ambulance building was located at 119 Old Bloomfield Ave but was moved to its current location at 25 Crescent Drive in May, 1972.
Since 1952 the Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad has provided emergency medical services 24 hours a day 7 days a week to the areas of Eastern Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha. Ambulances are staffed with NJ State certified EMTs and Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators.
100% of the members are Volunteers representing the true spirit of the community.
He was found as a stray in the streets of Paterson, lost with nowhere to go. He never knew the good things in life until he was saved. He can’t wait to have a family to call his own!
