Kiwanis Club welcomes new member

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Kiwanis Club welcomes new member

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany President Greg Elbin welcomes new member Lindsay Jawor.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our members, Kiwanians, are service-minded men and women who are united in their commitment and compassion for others.

Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children. Kiwanis service projects range from efforts that help local communities to Kiwanis International’s Worldwide Service Project for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.

Kiwanis Secretary Karen Gajewski places a pin on mew member Lindsay Jawor

At the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, they want to ensure that all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, successful lives. They believe that by helping one child, you help the world.

You are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, Parsippany.

You will be able to join Kiwanis to learn more and see how you fit into the picture. Newcomers and visiting clubs always welcome!

For more information, visit their website by clicking here.

Parsippany residents enjoy coffee with a cop

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Parsippany residents enjoy coffee with a cop

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany ShopRite located at 808 Route 46 had a half dozen cops there on Wednesday, March 1. But it was no emergency, no arrests, just coffee and plenty of donuts. It was another successful Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department 3rd Coffee with a Cop event.

Building and maintaining community trust is one of the most important challenges facing law enforcement today. This was the opportunity to engage in an open discussion with members of the Parsippany Police Department.

“It was wonderful to see and speak with so many people from throughout Parsippany at our Coffee with a Cop program, but for me, the highlight of the event was when we received the handwritten THANK YOU pictures from students of the Troy Hills Elementary school. That was unexpected and heartwarming,” stated Police Chief Paul Philipps.

Participating officers included Patrolman Remo D’Alessandro and Patrolman Brian Conover. Also present was Mayor James Barberio, Council President Louis Valori, Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Chief Paul Philipps, Captain John Wieners and Sergeant Allen Griffin.

“The strength of its success comes from it breaking down barriers,” Council Vice President Robert Peluso said. “They talk about everything, they’re not talking to people, they’re talking with people.”

Coffee With A Cop is a national program which has been widely successful. The program is a very informal one, the hope is to bridge the gap between police and community in an open forum to talk about anything.

“‘Coffee with a Cop’ brings our police officers and the residents they protect and serve together, over coffee, to discuss important issues and learn more about each other.  It is all about building valuable relationships one cup at a time,” stated Council President Louis Valori.

Gohn, Ilic and Carifi heading to New Jersey Wrestling State Tournament

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Gohn, Ilic and Carifi heading to New Jersey Wrestling State Tournament

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School duo of P.J. Gohn and Michael Ilic came away with Region 2 championships at Mount Olive High School on Saturday, February 25.

PJ Gohn always a winner!

Gohn (132) earned a 3-1 overtime victory over Garfield’s Jordan Robinson in the finals.

Ilic (182), meanwhile, won by forfeit over DePaul’s defending state champion Brandon Kui, who withdrew due to a back injury.

Wrestling has been a big part of Michael Ilic’s life. Pictured when he was part of Par-Troy Wrestling

From little champs to big champs and now moving on to the States. These are three dedicated and hard working individuals. They are wrestlers who embraced the grind of an entire season and continue to work hard.

Most Outstanding Wrestler in District 8:
Parsippany Hills senior Justin Carifi was given the honor after pinning all three of his opponents to win the 113-pound title. In the finals, Carifi pinned top-seeded Kenny Kerwin of Passaic Valley late in the third period. Carifi, a 100-match winner, flattened Kerwin, senior state qualifier, in 5:42. Last season in 2016, Carifi finished 33-3.

Justin Carifi when he was part of Par-Troy Wrestling

Michael Ilic and PJ Gohn from Parsippany High School as well as Justin Carifi from Parsippany Hills High School all qualified at the Region 2 NJSIAA tournament this weekend to participate in the New Jersey Wrestling State Tournament.  The top 3 place winners at their respective districts make it to the regions.  Then the top 4 wrestlers from each region make the state tournament.  There are a total of eight regions in the entire state of New Jersey.  According to Coach Illic (Michael’s father) Michael, PJ and Justin have been wrestling together since they were 6 years old and were always major contributors to the many championship titles the recreation programs have achieved in the past.

They will compete in the state tournament next weekend at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

The state finals will begin Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Lori Acker Promoted to SVP, Operational Transformation, Delta Dental

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Lori Acker Promoted to SVP, Operational Transformation, Delta Dental

PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey has promoted Lori Acker to Senior Vice President of Operational Transformation. Acker was previously Vice President of Claims and Customer Service. 

Lori Acker

Directing a staff of approximately 200, in this role Ms. Acker will run the organization’s core operations. She will also be responsible for realizing significant changes to DDNJ’s operating and technology roadmap model as the organization continues adapting to the evolution of the healthcare marketplace.

 “Lori is a results-driven executive who has consistently demonstrated meaningful progress, impactful achievements, and sound leadership since she came to Delta Dental in 1987,” said Dennis G. Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of New Jersey. “Lori will work closely with me, our Executive Management team, and our Board of Trustees to architect and execute a set of solutions that will enable our organization to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market environment.”

Ms. Acker joined Delta Dental of New Jersey nearly 30 years ago, holding a progression of positions in the Premium Billing Department including Supervisor, Manager, and Director. In 1997, Acker transferred to Customer Service and was promoted to Assistant Vice President. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Claims and Customer Service, where she played a key role in all large group implementations and spearheaded major projects that successfully improved self-service capabilities.

Acker graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor of science in business administration. She is a Past President of the Garden State Chapter of the International Customer Service Association. 

About Delta Dental
Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey’s leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 1.6 million people through contracts with groups in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a newly licensed insurer that writes dental coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. For more information, click here.

Mike Crispi Strongly Considering Run for Morris County Freeholder

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Mike Crispi Strongly Considering Run for Morris County Freeholder
Michael Crispi

MORRIS COUNTY —Mike Crispi, 24, is strongly considering a run for the Freeholder seat formerly held by Hank Lyon (Lyon is now pursuing a run for the General Assembly in Legislative District 26).

Crispi, a Cedar Knolls resident, believes he may be the answer to directly combat the rising issues in Morris County while persevering the aspects that make the county great.

Crispi captured the attention of his Young Republican associates Sunday night when he declared, “We have, in my mind, one of the most enviable places to live in the United States. With that being said it blows my mind that we are experiencing a rise in our median age.” “The question has been asked many times in the past few months by elected officials; how can we reverse this trend? Well the answer lies in true fiscal conservatism,” he continued.

Crispi believes that his youth and experience as well as his unique credentials and perspective may prove greatly beneficial for the citizens of the county. Crispi is a former collegiate athlete at Elon University and currently serves as a member of the Morris County Young Republican Executive Board while also working as the Regional Manager of Allstate Benefits. In his role at Allstate Benefits, Crispi consults with various businesses throughout the state and helps them construct the best risk management strategies in the wake of healthcare reform.

Crispi also comes from a long line of public servants. His father, Paul Crispi, recently retired as Federal Security Director for the US Department of Homeland Security in New York; his mother worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, his grandfather worked for the Department of Defense and his grandmother worked for the Veterans Administration.

Parsippany Christian Boys Basketball beat Veritas Christian

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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Christian beat Veritas Christian who was 32-0 the past two years and two time defending champs. Parsippany Christian’s last championship was 2013-2014 season. The proud boys play at the regionals in Maryland this upcoming weekend.

Alex Bent hit three 3-pointers and had 16 points for Parsippany Christian in a 55-45 win over Veritas Christian in the final of the Metro Christian Athletic Conference Tournament in Parsippany.

Tied at 43 after regulation, Parsippany Christian outscored Veritas Christian 12-2 in overtime. Michael Jetton and Ryan Crombie each put 11 points on the board in the win.

Jake Doorley scored 19 points while David Lacopo contributed 11, Luke Barber grabbed 13 boards and Tolu Akintunde pulled down 10 for Veritas Christian.

Parsippany Christian School, a private Christian school located in Parsippany, was founded in 1970. Parsippany Christian School consists of PK-12th grades. The purpose of the school is to provide a sound academic education integrated with a Christian view of God and the world. Social activities, athletics, and discipline procedures are also governed by biblical principles. The school is a member of American Association of Christian Schools and the Garden State Association of Christian Schools.

The school has an enrollment of 165 students.

Northvail’s 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Government

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Northvail’s 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Government

PARSIPPANY — The final culmination of a unit exploring the United States Government resulted in Northvail’s fifth grade students having a better understanding of the reasons for having protective laws in society. They also learned how these laws are addressed in the U.S. Constitution. They were given the opportunity to analyze and explain the Bill of Rights and interpret the meaning of these first ten amendments. In their own words, illustrations and song the students recognized the significance of the Bill of Rights as well as how citizens are safeguarded by them. They also explored other institutions and features within the government.

 

 Picture: Mrs. DeZao’s and Miss Clark’s class performed the Bill of Rights song to Northvail’s 4th graders.

Fundraiser at the Parsippany Playhouse

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Fundraiser at the Parsippany Playhouse

PARSIPPANY — To raise money for club and state projects, the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) has joined forces with the Women’s Theater Company to present a showing of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), a satire about musical theater written in the style of several musical theater greats from Rogers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. The special evening is on Thursday, March 23 at the Parsippany Playhouse at the Parsippany Community Center, 11130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha.  WCPTH club members will be selling tickets for an evening of theater, appetizers, wine, and goodies. Tickets are $25.00.  The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. for appetizers and drinks.  At 8:00 p.m. the show starts.  For more information or tickets contact Mary Ann at (973) 285-0762 or maryoochala@yahoo.com.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   The next General Meeting is Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit on the web by clicking here.

Meeting schedule is subject to change.  Please contact Cathy (Membership Chairman) if interested in attending a meeting or to confirm date and time.

973-984-0758 or womansclubofpth@gmail.com . .

Resident Sworn in as Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children

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Resident Sworn in as Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children

PARSIPPANY — Lake Hiawatha resident Mae Noonan was recently sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by The Honorable Maritza Berdote Byrne. CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties, a local non-profit organization, trains and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

The new volunteers have made the extraordinary commitment to “speak up” for these vulnerable children in court and to ensure that they receive the medical and educational resources they need to thrive, and most importantly that they find permanent, safe, and nurturing homes in a timely manner.

Family and friends gathered in the Morris County Courthouse to watch the volunteers take an oath agreeing to advocate for the best interest of the child and to perform the role of a judiciary volunteer. The new volunteers include Elaine Backer (Randolph), Agnes Clyne (Morristown), Janet Davis (Morristown), Mary Day (Hamburg), Adele Fasano (Morristown), Theodore Groh (West Milford), Karen Gruss (Long Valley), Dawn Haagensen (Morristown), Stacy Harrison (Bernardsville), Marialena Kearns (Mountain Lakes), Thomas Kelleher (Madison), Mary Owens (Sparta), Lisa Pompey (Sparta), Cecelia Puglio (Sparta), Jeanne Seigle (Morristown), and Michelle Sharpe (Towaco).

CASA volunteers participate in an extensive 36 hour training program before officially being sworn in to be assigned a child in the foster care system. The CASA volunteers ensure that these vulnerable children receive the educational and medical resources they need to thrive and that they find safe, permanent, loving homes as soon as possible.

CASA volunteers visit with the child regularly attend court hearings, school meetings, and meet with all parties involved in the child’s case. The volunteers report their findings to the judge and make recommendations for the child’s best interest.

“Our volunteers pledge to stay with each child until the case is closed, and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home,” said Lisa Barsky Firkser, Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties. “The advocate is often the only consistent adult presence in the child’s life.”

About CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties
CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers to “Speak Up for a Child.” These children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one‐on‐one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. The next volunteer information session for Morris and Sussex Counties is on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00 pm. Visit casamsc.org or call 973-998-7590 for more information about CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties.

 

Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (02/22/2017)

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Parsippany Town Hall Council Regular Meeting (02/22/2017)

PARSIPPANY — There are two videos for the Township meeting of Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Although the Township labeled the video’s Agenda Meeting, it was actually a Regular Meeting.

Here is part 2

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