“Run the Palisades” for Diabetes

Runners and walkers, of all ages, are encouraged to participate in the Diabetes Foundation, Inc.’s (DFI) Eighth annual “Run the Palisades” 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Kids Fun Run on Sunday, May 15. Beginning at the Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, this USATF certified course travels through Fort Lee and Cliffside Park.

Run the Palisades originated in collaboration with the late Gerald Calabrese, Mayor of Cliffside Park for 50 years, who was committed to helping residents dealing with diabetes in New Jersey.  Mayor Calabrese enlisted the assistance of Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, who willingly agreed to support the cause.  Resuming the role from his father, Mayor Thomas Calabrese, who also lives with diabetes, participates in the 5K/10K & supports the work of Diabetes Foundation, Inc.

Awards will be given in all age categories and all participants will receive goody bags and refreshments. Additional activities include health screenings:  blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes risk assessment, and vision; massages; healthy cooking demonstrations; diabetes health education; and fitness assessments.

Groups and individuals interested in participating in Run the Palisades can register by visiting www.runthepalisades.org or calling (201) 444-0337.   For additional information about services and programs Diabetes Foundation, Inc. offers throughout the year, click here.

Since 1990, the Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (DFI) has been dedicated to serving low-income, uninsured, and underinsured New Jersey children and adults with diabetes.  DFI improves patient care and quality of life by focusing on four main areas of support:  medication and medical supplies assistance, patient support services, diabetes public education, and Camp Nejeda scholarships. 

Grover Kemble to perform at Kafe Mozart this evening

Glover Kemble StandingPARSIPPANY — Grover Kemble will be performing this evening, Thursday, April 28 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West.

Grover Kemble is a musician, singer, and songwriter, well known for his spontaneous and daring approach to jazz, fun-loving personality, and classic showmanship.

For several decades, Grover Kemble has sought to provide high-quality live music. With a warm personality and keen sense of humor, he easily connects with his audience and keeps them smiling long after the show is over. Kemble displays a high level of sophistication, impeccable timing, and a compelling sense of style.

Kafe Mozart, opened earlier this year, serves delicious home made meals featuring appetizers, crepes, panini’s, homemade soups, dinner entrees, a large assortment of salads and a full service espresso bar.

To make reservations for this evening, call (973) 998-7788, or visit KafeMozart.com.

 

 

Registration underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp

PARSIPPANY — Online registration is underway for Mount Tabor Music Camp which will celebrate its 63rd year when camp opens on Tuesday, July 5.  In-person registration, where students can try out instruments in which they’re interested, will be held Thursday, May 5 at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beachwood Road, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

The camp, which is held at Brooklawn Middle School, is a terrific place for area children to learn a new instrument or improve existing skills.  Classes are held weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, students receive lessons on their instrument(s) of choice and then come together for full band or ensemble rehearsal.  The camp goes through the month of July and concerts are given during the final week.  

To be eligible for registration, the youngest students must have completed the third grade, the program welcomes students up through senior year of high school.  Classes offered include a Jazz Program, Guitar Program, Music Theory classes, as well as instrumental lessons.  

“This will be the seventh year my kids are attending Mount Tabor Music Camp” shared Betty Wyka, “it is a great program with a truly talented staff.  My daughter now plays two instruments and is taking theory classes, my son added an instrument last year.  They love it!”

Online registration begins April 25 by clicking here, in person registration begins at 5:00 p.m. on May 5 at Brooklawn Middle School.  Discounts are given for registration before May 23 and for multiple students enrolling from the same family.  For more information email tabordirector@gmail.com or call (201) 452-6063.

Radiography Program at CCM Gains Reaccreditation Extension

RANDOLPH — The Radiography Program at County College of Morris (CCM) recently had its reaccreditation extended from five to eight years by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) based on a successful site visit by the committee.

JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance and medical dosimetry.

In notifying the college, JRCERT noted, “The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology directors and staff congratulate you and the program faculty for achieving the maximum award of accreditation from the JRCERT and wish you continuing success in your efforts to provide a quality educational program.”

“We’re delighted to receive this extension, which recognizes our program as a quality educational opportunity,” said Denise Vill’Neuve, professor and chair of the Department of Allied Health at CCM.

CCM offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in radiography that prepares students for direct entry into the job market.

For more information on the Radiography Program at CCM, click here.

Pinnacle Foods names Clouse CEO and Director of the Board

Mark A. Clouse
Mark A. Clouse

PARSIPPANY — Pinnacle Foods announced that its Board of Directors has named Mark A. Clouse as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2016, replacing Bob Gamgort, who is leaving the Company at the end of this month.  Clouse will also serve on the Company’s Board.  Craig Steeneck, Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle, will assume the additional role of interim-CEO of Pinnacle, upon Gamgort’s departure and through May 22, 2016.  Pinnacle Foods is located at 399 Jefferson Road.

In making the announcement, the Company also reaffirmed its outlook for adjusted diluted EPS for 2016 in the range of$2.08 to $2.13, which will be discussed in detail tomorrow on the Company’s previously-scheduled earnings call for the first quarter.

Clouse, 47, is currently Chief Commercial Officer at Mondelez International, Inc., where he has held a broad range of leadership positions involving iconic brands such as Oreo, Nabisco, Cadbury and Trident during his 20-year tenure at Kraft Foods Inc. and the subsequent spin-off of Mondelez.  In his current role, Clouse oversees the company’s commercial execution for all of its five geographic regions, as well as the global sales function.  Prior to this, Clouse was Chief Growth Officer for Mondelez, where he was responsible for the company’s growth strategy and oversaw key areas such as corporate strategy, global marketing, global sales, and research, development and quality.  In addition, during his tenure, Clouse also led smaller, entrepreneurial businesses in emerging markets, such as China and Brazil, and held leadership roles involving the integration of acquisitions.

Before joining Kraft Foods Inc., Clouse served in the United States Army as a pilot and completed his service as a Captain.  He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, with a degree in economics.

Commenting on the appointment, Pinnacle Chairman Roger K. Deromedi stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to Pinnacle as our new CEO.  He assumes the leadership of a very strong company with an exceptionally talented team and bright future.  Mark’s strong operating background and proven track record of success, combined with his broad experience in both the North American market and more entrepreneurial developing market businesses, make him the ideal candidate to lead Pinnacle and drive the continued success of our business model and strategy.”

“I am delighted to be joining Pinnacle and honored to take the helm of such a well-run and admired company.  I believe the Company’s proven business model and strategy will continue to deliver consistently strong results, and I look forward to leading the organization through its next stage of attractive value creation,” added Clouse.

About Pinnacle Foods Inc.
In more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. Pinnacle Foods is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s 2015 Top 1000 companies list. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, our business employs an average of 5,400 employees. Our Duncan Hines Grocery segment manages brands such as Duncan Hines® baking mixes and frostings, Vlasic® and Vlasic Farmer’s Garden® shelf-stable pickles, Wish-Bone® and Western® salad dressings, Mrs. Butterworth’s® and Log Cabin® table syrups, Armour® canned meats, Brooks® and Nalley® chili and chili ingredients, Duncan Hines® Comstock® and Wilderness® pie and pastry fruit fillings and Open Pit® barbecue sauces. Our Birds Eye Frozen segment manages brands such as Birds Eye®, gardein™, Birds Eye Steamfresh®, C&W®, McKenzie’s®, and Freshlike® frozen vegetables, Birds Eye Voila!® complete bagged frozen meals, Van de Kamp’s® and Mrs. Paul’s® frozen prepared seafood, Hungry-Man® frozen dinners and entrees, Aunt Jemima® frozen breakfasts, Lender’s® frozen and refrigerated bagels, and Celeste® frozen pizza. Our Specialty Foods segment manages Tim’s Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian® kettle style potato chips, Erin’s® popcorn, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman’s® snacks in addition to our food service and private label businesses. The acquisition of Boulder Brands adds well-known brands such as Glutino®, Udi’s Gluten Free®, Earth Balance®, EVOL® foods, and Smart Balance® to the Pinnacle Foods portfolio.  Further information is available at www.pinnaclefoods.com.

Parsippany law firm fined $1 Million over abusive debt-collection lawsuits

NEWARK — The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined a New Jersey law firm and the debt collection company it worked with and ordered them to stop filing abusive debt-collection lawsuits. The bureau Monday announced the actions against the law firm of Pressler & Pressler in Parsippany and New Century Financial Services of Whippany. The…

Man held ex-girlfriend at knifepoint in Lakeview Gardens

PARSIPPANY — A New Brunswick man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment before dawn on Thursday morning and prevented her and another person from leaving by holding the at knifepoint, the Daily Record reported. Edward A. Peters, 33, was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility on $75,000 bail on charges…

Woman’s Club Honors Parsippany Area Students

PARSIPPANY — Area students were honored at the April General Meeting of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills.  Attending were the ten high school seniors who were awarded scholarships, one of two eleventh grade girls who was selected to attend the Girls Career Institute at Douglass College this summer and two of the fifth grade students who participated in the club’s Annual Spelling Bee. The Parsippany High School seniors who were awarded $750 scholarships are: Allison Davanzo, Maurizia DePalma, Zully Delgado,  Declan Deven,  Jessica Phillips, Thomas Pogoda and Megan Wang.  From Parsippany Hills High School; Andrea Alfonso, Justin Chimoff and Clara Delgado.  Riya Patel, Parsippany Hills High School Junior was selected to attend the Girls Career Institute at Douglass College this summer.  Sayanika Upadhyay, fifth grader at Northvail Elementary School and Audrey Kuo, fifth grader at Mt. Tabor represented students from the club’s Annual Spelling Bee.

The club’s educational programs began in 1955, when there was one high school, and Parsippany was not the bustling township it is today. Over the years the club has given nearly $100,000 back to Parsippany’s students through its awards program.  WCPTH was also one of the first donors and driving force behind the establishment of the town library.

WCPTH’S educational programs are made possible through the proceeds from its Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social.   This year the 35th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Social will once again be held at  the Knoll West Country Club on Tuesday, July 12  The cost for golfers is $100.00 and includes golf cart and green fees, continental breakfast, hot lunch, door prizes, Tricky Tray and much more. Non golfers can join friends to play cards, socialize and enjoy the continental breakfast, hot lunch and other activities for $35.00.  For more information on the Golf Classic or luncheon, contact Lois at (973) 887-6627 or WCPTH Golf Outing, PO Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit on the web, www.parsippanywomansclub.org.

Morris County School of Technology Student Wins NCWIT Award

Yashwee Kothari
Yashwee Kothari

DENVILLE — Morris County School of Technology student Yashwee Kothari has received the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing.  The award, sponsored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), recognizes young high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests as part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology.

Award-winners were selected from high schools across New Jersey for their outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing, solid leadership ability, good academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

“Encouraging young women’s interest in technology careers is critical: our workforce needs their creativity and their innovation,” said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT. 

“Morris County School of Technology is proud that one of its own students received this prestigious award, and offers an Academy for Computer Information Science, recognizing its value to students’ future success,” said Shari Castelli, Director of Curriculum and Programs.

The Morris County Vocational School District provides vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities. Find out more at (www.mcvts.org) to learn about programs, including high school Career Academies, Share Time Programs, and Continuing Education programs.

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) works to correct the imbalance of gender diversity in technology and computing because gender diversity positively correlates with a larger workforce, better innovation, and increased business performance. Increasing the number of women in technology and computing also has the potential to improve the design of products and services to better serve a more diverse population, and increase economic and social well-being by providing more women with stable and lucrative careers. Find out more at www.ncwit.org.

 

PHHS Future Business Leaders of America is hosting a Dine for Dollars

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Future Business Leaders of America is hosting a Dine for Dollars fundraiser on Monday, May 9 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10, Parsippany.

Ten percent of all purchases from dine-in, take-out, delivery orders and gift cards will be donated to Parsippany Hills High School Future Business Leaders of America.

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest career student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA-PBL helps over 250,000 members prepare for careers in business.

Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

The fundraiser is one many planned at Kafe Mozart for non-profit groups. “Being involved with fundraising for many non-profit organizations over the years, I am happy to make it easy for groups to raise the needed funds for their organization, said Co-owner Frank Cahill.”

Kafe Mozart opened earlier this year serving savory crepes, panini’s, home made soups, entrees, sandwiches, breakfast and sweet crepes and has an extensive espresso bar serving cappuccino’s, latte’s, coffees and more.

Diners must use event fliers to donate to the fundraiser. The fliers are available for download at kafemozart.com, or by clicking here.

Dine for Dollars fundraiser takes place all day Monday, May 9 at Kafe Mozart, 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mills Plaza West, Parsippany.