Letter to the Editor: I Support Andy Choffo, Jack Raia, and Yvonne Ferise

Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor: I Support Andy Choffo, Jack Raia, and Yvonne Ferise

Dear Editor:

I am encouraging voters to support Andy Choffo, Jack Raia, and Yvonne Ferise for the Parsippany Board of Education. I have known Andy for many years, having had children of similar ages in the Parsippany School District. Andy and I share a similar perspective on a substantial number of topics, including the impact of education on children and society. I am confident that Andy’s running mates share these points of view.

Andy, Jack, and Yvonne want a school district that will focus on student achievement. The Parsippany school district recently posted student achievement results. The decline in student learning is alarming. You can go to the district website and view the presentation by clicking here.

The Parsippany Board of Education needs to have the administration focus on educating students. I am confident that as Board Members, Andy, Jack, and Yvonne will concentrate on student achievement, while providing a commonsense approach to educating children. They will also ensure that all students are provided an equal opportunity to succeed, directing resources where necessary.

Parsippany needs volunteers like ANDY CHOFFO, JACK RAIA, and YVONNE FERISE on the Board of Education. Please vote for Board of Education rows 1, 2, and 3 on Tuesday, November 8.

John Staudinger
Parsippany

Lake Hiawatha Library Holds “After Hours Halloween” Party

Frank L. Cahill
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Lake Hiawatha Library Holds “After Hours Halloween” Party

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, Lake Hiawatha Branch at 68 Nokomis Avenue, hosted its first-ever After Hours Halloween party for children on Friday, October 21, 2022.

The After Hours Halloween party was a “monster mashing” success with over two hundred people in attendance.

Library Receives “Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive” Grant

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Library Receives “Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive” Grant

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System is among 160 libraries nationwide to conduct digital literacy training funded by Public Library Association (PLA) Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive. The Public Library Association Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T, provides support to libraries of all sizes to conduct digital literacy training in their communities and help close the digital divide.

With the help of a local instructor who is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, the Library will offer basic digital skills classes in both of these languages.

“The mission of libraries has always been about equitable access to information, literacy, learning, and culture. In the age of COVID-19, this mission has only become vital as libraries have played a critical role in keeping communities connected and online,” said PLA President Maria McCauley. “A 2020 PLA survey found that about 88% of public libraries provide some form of digital literacy support, but only 42% offer formal classes. Staffing and funding were the top barriers to providing technology training. AT&T’s investment with PLA and public libraries nationwide will boost access to digital literacy skills for the most vulnerable in our communities.” PLA’s free training site, Digitallearn.org, helps community members build skills and confidence using technology. Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System will help patrons utilize these resources in an upcoming workshop that will be conducted in person, in Gujarati and Hindi, at the Main Library on November 12 and December 10.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, Main Library is located at 449 Halsey Road.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Welcomes New Members

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Welcomes New Members

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills October General Meeting, held on Monday, October 24, Membership Co-Chairs Ginny Scala and Janice Carrubba officially installed Diana Craig and Pamela Newman into the Woman’s Club.

Diana and Pamela join an enthusiastic group of volunteers brought together in fellowship and service to promote projects that produce positive outcomes in the areas of education, culture, and civic betterment of the community

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), which are the largest volunteer women’s service organizations in the country/state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  General Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month September through April at 7:00 pm at the Parsippany Fire & Rescue Building at 100 Centerton Road, Parsippany. If you would like to attend our next General Meeting to find out more about what we do, call Ginny at 973-887-0336 or e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com.

Check us out on the web www.parsippanywomansclub.org .or follow the club on FACEBOOK or Twitter.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills to hold Meeting

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Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills to hold Meeting

PARSIPPANY — Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills General Meeting will hold its next General Meeting on November 28 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting is at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive.

This is one of their favorite meetings of the year! Once the business meeting ended members filled containers with cookies and hard candies that are distributed to local nursing homes.

For more information email womansclubofpth@gmail.com or call Ginny at (973) 887-0336.

Congratulations Parsippany Hills High School Senior Jonah Lance

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Congratulations Parsippany Hills High School Senior Jonah Lance

PARSIPPANY — Jonah Lance was selected by Coach Dave Albano and Athletic Director Todd Ricker to receive a 2022 Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Plaque. 

This award is presented to one individual from each member school who demonstrates a selfless commitment to his community, his school, his teammates, and his peers.

These individuals have set the bar high, and the Super Football Conference is proud to present them with the 2022 Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Plaque.

Each candidate will be honored at a New York Jets game, and they will have the opportunity to be selected as the 2022 Steve DiGregorio Man of the Year for the entire conference and will be recognized at the Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Press Conference at Met Life Stadium.

Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, November 2022. Click here to view.

Kiwanis Key Club Held “Halloween at the High”

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Kiwanis Key Club Held “Halloween at the High”

PARSIPPANY — The Key Club hosted another successful “Halloween at the High” on Friday, October 28.

Joshua Marks and Alexander Thurkauf

Students from various clubs, including, Key Club, were dressed for Halloween and supervised the games, face painting, or just handed out candy to the children.

Witches, Dragons, Mirabel Dresses and Disney Encanto were among the costumes children of all ages walked the hallways and rooms of Parsippany High School. The classrooms and gym were packed with games for the children to play.

Salma Majid

Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, and Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Felipe Schuck, Joseph Croat, Key Club Member Lucas Craig and Alex Leone

In addition to hosting Halloween at the High for children in the community, reads to Parsippany elementary school students in the SKIP program, assists at a local daycare center, and much more.

The Parsippany High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

Connor Dombrowski, 10, Hope Dombrowski, 3, and Social Studies Special Education Teacher Lindsay Hulin
Key Club members Ananya Mukherjee and Stevani Grosso handing out candy to the children

 

Community Healthy Living Series

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Community Healthy Living Series

MORRIS COUNTY — Healthy Living Movement classes and lectures help you discover how to live well and equip you with the tools needed to improve your life. All classes are free and are open to Y members and non-members as well. No registration is needed for the series; just drop in. Bring a friend and share in this informative series, which takes place on the following Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

Thursday, November 10: Total Mobility
Healthy Living Director Darlene Kievit leads you through movements that focus on taking your joints through their full range of motion. Dress in comfortable clothes.

Thursday, November 17: Nervous-System Regulation
Integrative Yoga Health Coach Ivette Desai hosts this program on learning how to manage stress and anxiety using nervous system regulation tools such as rhythmic breathing and meditation.

For more than 100 years Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Y has been the leading community organization serving thousands of people, with its focus on Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. For more information on Lakeland Hills Family YMCA please visit their website by clicking here or email Kelly Horvath at kellyh@lhymca.com. No one serves the community as powerfully as the Y does every day.

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is located at 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.

Market Street Mission Hosts 32nd Annual Coat Giveaway

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Market Street Mission Hosts 32nd Annual Coat Giveaway

MORRIS COUNTY — As the weather begins to get colder, the Market Street Mission in Morristown is preparing for its 32nd annual Coat Giveaway event. On Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. they will be handing out free winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves on the Morristown Green.

Men’s, women’s, and children’s coats will be available, and anyone in need of winter gear is free to join us.

As they lead up to the giveaway, they are collecting new and gently used winter coats, as well as hats, gloves, and scarves, from now through the end of October. Winter gear can be dropped off at our thrift store at 25 George Street, Morristown. Donation hours are Monday to Saturday (except Wednesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Our Coat Giveaway is a great opportunity for community outreach, and are expected to serve hundreds of people on Saturday, November 5. They are grateful to everyone who donates and participates to make sure families have what they need to stay warm this winter!

For more information on our coat collection and giveaway event, please visit their website by clicking here.

The Market Street Mission and its Jersey Shore Rescue Mission location are an experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight alcoholism, substance abuse, hunger, and homelessness in northern and central New Jersey. As a private non-profit we rely on the charitable support of compassionate donors to provide more than 110,000 meals and 30,000 nights of shelter per year. For more information on our emergency services, free addiction recovery program, community counseling services, and thrift stores please visit by clicking here.

Nest Chiropractic Donated to Parsippany Police on First Responders Day

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Nest Chiropractic Donated to Parsippany Police on First Responders Day

PARSIPPANY — Nest Chiropractic donated bagels to the Parsippany Police Department in honor of National First Responders Day.

National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes.

Dr. Dan is originally from West Orange. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The Catholic University of America. Dr. Dan is proficient in multiple chiropractic techniques including Diversified, cox flexion-distraction, activator Sacro-occipital technique, and Gonstead as well as being Webster certified. He comes from a family of chiropractors – his father, two aunts, an uncle, and a cousin are all currently in practice. When he is not helping others achieve their optimum health through chiropractic, he is an avid sports enthusiast and faithfully follows the Yankees and Giants.

Nest Chiropractic is located at 341 Smith Road, Parsippany. The Nest Chiropractic is a member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

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