Kiwanis Club holds annual holiday party; honors three members

Frank L. Cahill
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Kiwanis Club holds annual holiday party; honors three members

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held in annual Holiday Dinner on Tuesday, January 10 at the Hanover Manor.

In addition to the Holiday Dinner three members were honored for their dedication to Kiwanis.

Karen DeChristopher was the Recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award. George F. Hixon Fellowship Awards are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The club is eligible to award a Hixon for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation. The Hixon award is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International president.

Since Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany’s inception 26 years ago, there have been 39 other club members who received this honor. This year’s honoree is the 40th member to be honored with such award.

The procedure to choose the Hixon award is forming a committee of all past Hixon recipients. The committee met in October and was chaired by the immediate past honorees.. In this case it was myself and President Greg Elbin.

The selection shall be by a simple majority. In choosing this years honoree, it was very easy to select once the members of the committee heard the accomplishments of this years honoree.

The requirements for the Hixon award are:

  1. Consistently works for the club on projects and programs.
  2. Has been a member in good standing for at least 2 years.
  3. Attended 60% of the meetings or make ups for the past 2 years.
  4. Serves on a committee, participates in at least one service project.
  5. Worked on a District or International program or project that has brought recognition to our club.
  6. The recipient can be a non member that has served the club in an outstanding manner.

Carol Tiesi was named Kiwanian of the Year. The 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.

And Charter Member Dr. Joseph Weisberg received one of the highest awards “The Tablet of Honor.” The Tablet of Honor is one of the highest awards bestowed upon an individual from the Kiwanis International Foundation. Along with their plaque, each recipient’s name also appears on a Tablet of Honor accolade in the lobby of the Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis. Previously, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany honored six people for their hard work and dedication to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. Dr. Weisberg is now the seventh member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany to receive this prestigious award.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany now in its 26th year, has over fifty members and meets weekly at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 on Thursday at 7:15 a.m.

Kiwanis Club donates $10,000 to Camp Nejeda

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Kiwanis Club donates $10,000 to Camp Nejeda

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation presented a check to “Camp Nejeda Foundation” in the amount of $10,000 on Tuesday, January 10, at its annual holiday party.

The money was donated to Camp Nejeda utilizing funds raised at a recent fundraising event, “The 20th Annual Grand Tasting” held in October at Hanover Manor. The wine sampling was provided by Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars, Boonton.

“Type I diabetes can be a very difficult disease to deal with, especially if you’re just a child trying to do the things that kids do.  Camp Najeda has recognized that its summer camp programs help children learn how to cope so they, too, can become everything that is possible.  That fits right in with the goal of Kiwanis to change the world one child and one community at a time. It is a joy to be able to support them with this donation,” commented Foundation President Connie L. Keller.

“It just don’t get any better than this working with a great Camp Nejeda and supporting children and teens with type 1 diabetes,” said Committee Chairman Michael A. Mulhaul.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation.

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.

Camp Nejeda has been in continuous operation since 1958 and at their present location, 910 Saddleback Road, Stillwater since 1960. We are funded by the Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.

At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.

This past summer, more than 450 campers enrolled. There were two one-week sessions and three-two week sessions for campers 7 to 16. There were also three Family Camps accommodating 20 families each; these sessions allow families to meet others who share their unique challenges. Camp Nejeda also holds events throughout the school year.

Camp fees are $1,000 per week, but the actual cost to operate one week is $1,800 per child. Charitable giving subsidizes the difference.

At Camp Nejeda children with diabetes are free to be just children. This normalizing of their condition combines with both formal and informal educational moments to promote good diabetes management and healthy, active living.

As the only facility of our kind in New Jersey and its neighboring states, Camp Nejeda hosts children, teens and families from across the region. While most are from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, they have regular campers from Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and elsewhere. Diabetes does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, geography, or class and neither does the Camp Nejeda Foundation. We welcome our campers from all walks of life and all backgrounds.

For more information on Camp Nejeda, click here.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

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 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) & 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 Little League in Parsippany.
  • Support our local churches through an Ecumenical Breakfast for friendship, fellowship and exchange of ideas.

 

Parsippany Town Hall ReOrganization & Council Agenda Meeting (01/03/2017)

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Parsippany Town Hall ReOrganization & Council Agenda Meeting (01/03/2017)

Freeholder Reorganization Meeting – Deputy Director John Cesaro’s Remarks

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Freeholder Reorganization Meeting – Deputy Director John Cesaro’s Remarks

MORRIS COUNTY — Parsippany resident John Cesaro was named to Deputy Director of Morris County Freeholders at their organization meeting held on Friday, January 6.

Senator Joe Pennacchio swearing in John Cesaro, as his wife Melissa holds the bible

The first meeting of the year will be held this Wednesday, January 11. The meetings are held in the County’s Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street in Morristown.

Additional photos and story will be appearing on Parsippany Focus shortly.

 

Letter to the Editor: Morris County Anti-Competition Resolution

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Letter to the Editor: Morris County Anti-Competition Resolution

Dear Editor:

Please help us oppose the Morris County Anti-Competition Resolution, which would mandate federally-registered apprenticeship programs for bidders on public works projects. If you are able to, please consider attending the Freeholder Meeting tomorrow evening to publicly oppose the resolution, which would tilt the favor towards Big Labor and Big Business. 

When: Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. (Plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up an AFP t-shirt for solidarity)

Where: The County Administration Building, Floor 5, 10 Court Street, Morristown (Click for directions here)

Why: To oppose the union initiative mandate, which would increase costs to taxpayers

There was also a Freeholder Work Session tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m., held at thesame location, where the Freeholders will meet to debate the mandate and hear from industry and Department of Labor representatives. No public comment is allowed, but you are encouraged to attend.

This resolution is an initiative by unions to lock up construction business at the county, as many small businesses cannot afford the cost of setting up an apprenticeship program. According to county staff, costs would rise 30-40%. Moreover, many merit shops have workers with 15-20 years of experience in their respective industries and it does not make sense to go back and become a certified apprentice. 

Additionally, please share with your network our e-mail Action Alert with simple talking points, which automatically goes to all seven (7) Freeholders.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via e-mail at EJedynak@afphq.org or text (862) 229-4953.

Breaking news: House fire on Stockton Court

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Breaking news: House fire on Stockton Court

PARSIPPANY — At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10 Parsippany Police Department was notified of a “working house fire” on Stockton Court, in the Powder Mill Section of Parsippany.

Initial reports indicate Mt. Tabor Fire District 1, Lake Parsippany Fire District 3, Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department, Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 6, Cedar Knolls Volunteer Fire Department, Boonton Fire Department, Rockaway Fire Department and New Vernon Fire Department as well as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery are at the scene.  Morris County Fire Marshall and Morris County Fire Task Force was also called to the scene.

Upon arrival of responding personnel multiple occupants and pets were evacuated from the adjoining units. The structure consists of five adjoining units. One female occupant was transported to Saint Barnabas Medical Center by Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad and Atlantic Ambulance Paramedics for treatment due to smoke inhalation. Her current condition is not known.

Parsippany Emergency Medical Services, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance and Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance is also at the scene.

All roads in the area are closed.

As details become available, Parsippany Focus will update this story

You can see the smoke from the fire on Route 10 and beyond
House fire on Stockton Court
House fire on Stockton Court

Jason Marin Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

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Jason Marin Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

PARSIPPANY — Jason Marin, a 2015 graduate of Parsippany Hills high School and currently a sophomore Public Relations major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

A private college located in South Central Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master’s programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. York College students enjoy a high-quality education that emphasizes practical application and a community invested in their success. The College provides a personal plan to help students focus their passions and attain their goals so they are prepared for a lifetime of meaningful careers – ready to meet the challenges of their profession and feeling confident and proud of their achievements.

Betsy Teusch to speak at Temple Beth Am

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Betsy Teusch to speak at Temple Beth Am

PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am in Parsippany’s popular Third Friday Speaker Series continues on Friday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. with Betsy Teusch, Author of 100 Under $100: Tools for Empowering Global Women.

Ms. Teusch will provide powerful and vital insight into “Global Tikkun Olam: Expanding Our Impact to the Planet’s Poorest”.

In her book and presentation, Ms. Teusch explains the challenges faced by the world’s billion plus most impoverished women. These women work extremely hard, held back by a dearth of resources and education, little access to health care, and discriminatory legal and financial services. Ms. Teusch will emphasize the point that with better tools and expanded access, women’s hard work will be more productive, yielding better outcomes for them, their families and their communities. Tools will be highlighted that can be used to help provide women a toe-hold to climb the ladder out of extreme poverty.

Betsy Teutsch is passionate about mobilizing resources for the world’s poorest women. She has pursued Encore Careers as blogger, columnist, community organizer and eco-activist. In addition to her profession as a Judaica artist, she served as Communications Director of GreenMicrofinance, promoting affordable paths out of rural poverty. She is a founding Board Member of the award-winning Shining Hope for Communities and the Kibera School for Girls. Ms. Teutsch launched three local chapters of Dining For Women, a national network of giving circles supporting women’s grassroots initiatives. Ms. Teutsch contributed extensively, based on research from her book, to the Atlantic’s series What Works: Straightforward Solutions to Complex Problems. Married to Dr. David Teutsch, their first grandchild, Shulamit, arrived before the book’s publication. A Fargo, ND, native, she lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Temple Beth Am is located at 879 South Beverwyck Road.

Jersey Mikes Introduces Gluten Free Subs

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Jersey Mikes Introduces Gluten Free Subs

PARSIPPANY — Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, is introducing gluten free sub rolls in its New Jersey, New York Metro and Philadelphia restaurants beginning today. Responding to customer requests, Jersey Mike’s is testing the concept in select sites across the country.

Jersey Mikes Subs is located at 317 Smith Road.

Jersey Mikes Subs is located at 317 Smith Road

Currently, Wild Flour Bakery brand gluten free subs rolls are available as an option for customers in more than 63 Jersey Mike’s locations throughout New Jersey and the metro New York area, as well as six in Philadelphia.

The proof and bake sub rolls, with a delicious Tuscan Herb flavor, come from Wild Flour Bakery LLC of Boulder, Colo. Just like Jersey Mike’s original sub rolls, this gluten free version arrives as dough and is baked fresh in-store each day.

The restaurants have dedicated pans for baking the gluten free rolls, reducing the risk of cross contamination with other subs. Additionally, Jersey Mike’s team members wear new gloves when handling the rolls and use knives and other utensils that haven’t touched other bread products when slicing the gluten free rolls.

“Gluten free living appeals to a growing number of Americans,” said Jersey Mike’s President Hoyt Jones.  “We hear from former sub lovers who are now gluten free that they miss their Jersey Mike’s subs as well as from those who have never eaten a sub sandwich. We’re happy we can now say: welcome to ‘the juice’!”

Wild Flour sells the industry’s only purely yeast-raised, artisan, gluten-free pizza dough ball and sandwich roll portions that bake and taste just like wheat. Wild Four sub roll can be used as a substitute for any hot or cold subs on Jersey Mike’s menu and can be made Mike’s Way® with the freshest vegetables – onions, lettuce and tomatoes – topped off with an exquisite zing of “the juice” – red wine vinegar and olive oil blended to perfection.

In 2016, for the third year in a row, Jersey Mike’s was named the #1 fastest growing chain in the Nation’s Restaurant News Top 100. The company placed #5 in the 25 Best Fast-Food Chains in America (2016) ranking by Business Insider and Restaurant Business. Additionally, Jersey Mike’s was voted the best sandwich chain in America, with more than 10,000 votes cast, in a 2016 poll by Ranker.

Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised nearly $18 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes. In 2016, the company’s 6th Annual Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving in March raised more than $4 million for 180 charities throughout the country.

Jersey Mikes Parsippany is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kaitlyn Partington Named to Dean’s List at Lebanon Valley College

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Kaitlyn Partington Named to Dean’s List at Lebanon Valley College

PARSIPPANY — Kaitlyn Partington, Mount Tabor, is one of more than 650 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Dean’s list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.

Partington, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in business administration and digital communications at The Valley and won the ACBSP/Rudd Awards.

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 40 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, science in STEM education, and speech-language pathology.

The College has 1,608 full-time undergraduate students and 108 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement. Learn more by clicking here.

Annville is 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg; Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours.

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