Mount Tabor crowned a new King and Queen; annual Children’s Day weekend

Frank L. Cahill
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Mount Tabor crowned a new King and Queen; annual Children’s Day weekend

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — In keeping with a longtime community tradition, a new king and queen was crowned in Mount Tabor on Friday, August 4 to start Children’s Day weekend.

The 148th annual coronation was held in the historic Tabernacle, where the children of Mount Tabor also performed a show for their new royalty. As part of the tradition, later that evening, a tour through the cozy town afforded an opportunity to view elaborate house decorations, many of which reflected this year’s theme of “Tabor Toons.”

Mount Tabors new King and Queen: Hannah Stroh and Joseph Wentworth

The 2017 Queen is Hannah Stroh, who will be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School in September. Stroh enjoys playing the clarinet and bassoon and is a member of the high school marching band.

This year’s king is Joseph Wentworth, also a Parsippany Hills High School sophomore. Wentworth plays drums and the trombone and he also enjoys swimming and travel.

First attendant Gianna Musto and Jeremy Aguesseau

First attendant Gianna Musto plays volleyball and enjoys time with friends and her cats. She will also be a sophomore at Parsippany Hills this September. First attendant Jeremy Agusseau is a First Class Scout Troop 173 and runs track and cross country for Parsippany Hills High School, where he will be a sophomore. He also enjoys cooking and camping.

Second attendants Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love

The Queen’s second attendants are Victoria Huss and Kimberly Love. The rising junior of the group, Huss plays basketball and softball and enjoys shopping, swimming, fishing and cooking. Kimberly plays the violin, viola and French horn and also enjoys writing She also starts her sophomore year at Parsippany Hills High School

Through the streets of Mount Tabor, the royal court began the parade which featured marching bands, community groups, costumes, decorated bicycles and wagons, maypoles, and an array of creatively designed, people-powered floats.

There was an evening concert performed by Arlo Guthrie, which is traditionally sponsored by the Wentworth family.

The night ended with an amazing fireworks display.

Pack 142 holds Scout Camp and Rocket Festival in Jannarone Park

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Pack 142 holds Scout Camp and Rocket Festival in Jannarone Park

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Cub Scouts Pack 142 held a summer camp and rocket festival on Saturday, August 5 at Jannarone Park.  The troop welcomed a number of scouts from China that have joined them over the summer.

The students were shooting rockets, water rockets and having fun entertaining the boys from China.

Pack 142 serves boys in Kindergarten through grade 5 and their families. Cub Scouts participate in many fun activities such as crafts, games, building and racing model cars, hiking, camping and much more. Pack meetings are generally held once per month at Littleton School (during the warmer months, we usually meet outdoors at the Glacier Hills Association). Each den typically meets one to two times per month in addition to the pack meetings.

Pack 142 is friendly, family oriented and ready to welcome new members. Family members and visitors are welcome at all pack events and invited to join in our activities. Cub Scouting provides the opportunity to have fun while developing new skills in crafts, games, outdoor activities, field trips, camping, etc.

Pack 142 provides a quality scouting program that is designed to provide your son and family with exciting experiences and memories that last a lifetime!

Pack 142 is charted by the Glacier Hills Association since 1960. Littleton School boys usually join Pack 142.

For more information on Pack 142, click here  or contact them at info@pack142.net or call (973) 437-6163.

Morris Plains shooting under investigation

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Plains shooting under investigation

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp along with Morris Plains Chief of Police Jason A. Kohn and Morris Township Acting Chief of Police Mark DiCarlo announce that a 28-year-old woman was found dead in the early hours Saturday morning outside of The Highlands at Morris Plains Apartments on The Buckley Way.  Officers were notified of possible gunshots in the area and discovered her body upon their arrival. 

The body of a 32-year-old man was found dead nearby over the border in Morris Township. 

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to these areas, including the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit, Morris Plains Police, Morris Township Police, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The cause and manner of death are pending determination by the Medical Examiner, but this appears to be an isolated incident. There is no threat to the community.   At this time, the identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of families of the deceased. 

 

CCM Holds In-Person Registration for the 2017 Fall Semester

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CCM Holds In-Person Registration for the 2017 Fall Semester

RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) will be holding four in-person registration sessions for the 2017 Fall Semester. The sessions will take place in the Learning Resource Center, Room 121, on CCM’s Randolph campus, 214 Center Grove Road during the following dates and times:

  • Friday, August 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, August 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Fall Semester begins Wednesday, August 30. Before registering for classes, students must apply to the college. Visit the Admissions click here to apply.

At CCM, students can choose from more than 50 academic degree programs and more than 40 certificate programs. In addition, the college offers more than 125 transfer agreements to simplify the process of applying credits toward a bachelor’s degree. A listing of those agreements can be found by clicking here.

The cost of a 12-credit semester at CCM, including both tuition and fees, is less than $1,900.00.

Offering an outstanding education at an affordable price, CCM can save students about $20,000 on their higher education. Along with that savings, students benefit from small class sizes and a faculty specifically focused on teaching.

New Jersey Kids Return from JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress

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New Jersey Kids Return from JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress

Ian McGough, 15, Holmdel, Jack Morais, 11, Bernardsville and Isa Rosa, 8, West Caldwell have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the nation’s capital, where they joined nearly 160 children, ages 4 to 17, as delegates to JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress, held July 24-26.

JDRF Children’s Congress is the largest grassroots event supporting type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Ian, Jack and Isa were chosen by their local JDRF chapter to represent New Jersey at this biennial event, alongside delegates representing all 50 states, and JDRF’s six international affiliate countries.

In addition to meeting kids from across the country, the delegates spoke with celebrity role models living with T1D such as professional baseball player, Corey Vaughn, and actress Brec Bassinger. They lobbied Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker as well as Congressmen Rodney Frelinghuysen (district 11), Leonard Lance (district 7), Christopher Smith (district 4) and Frank LoBiondo (district 2) to urge continued federal government support for T1D research that aims to reduce the burden of the disease and contribute to a cure.

The event culminated with a Congressional Committee hearing on July 26, which included testimony from select delegates as well as House of Cards actor Paul Sparks.

“In my own lifetime, personally, I have seen and I have benefitted from [T1D research] advances discovered in our labs and clinical trials,” said Sparks, who was diagnosed with T1D at age 28.

These personal testimonies drew attention to the daily struggles of those living with T1D and the need for continued research funding and support, such as renewal of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).

“Last week, Ian, Jack and Isa proved that little voices can lead to big change. These kids are so brave to speak up for millions of people affected by type 1 diabetes,” says Jess Backofen, executive director for JDRF New Jersey Metro & Rockland County Chapter – where an estimated 30,000 children and adults currently live with T1D.

“We’ve seen a 21% increase in the number of youth with T1D between 2001 and 2009. Our New Jersey delegates, along with other advocates from across the metro area, are making a tremendous impact to ensure a healthy future for everyone affected by type 1 diabetes.”

JDRF Children’s Congress was inspired by (then) eight-year-old Tommy Solo from Massachusetts, in 1999. He overheard adult JDRF volunteers talking about going to Washington, D.C. to talk to Congress and thought it was important that children go, too, and make their voices heard. JDRF Children’s Congress inspires national lawmakers to remember the children who live with T1D when making decisions about medical research funding and voting on other important federal government issues relating to diabetes. The young delegates’ personal stories, told in their own words, are often more powerful than almost any other type of education a legislator and staff can receive. Tommy’s idea quickly became a well-developed event, first held in 1999. Since then, JDRF Children’s Congress has occurred every other year. To learn more about JDRF Children’s Congress, click here.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information click here or follow on Twitter: @JDRF

Drunk Driver left scene of accident on Allentown Road

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Drunk Driver left scene of accident on Allentown Road

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to Flemington Drive for a possible intoxicated driver sitting in their vehicle in the middle of the roadway at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1. Upon their arrival, Patrol Officer Daniel Ross spoke to Colleen Asea, 36, Parsippany, who was standing outside her vehicle assessing damage on the vehicle.

After a brief investigation the officers determined that Ms. Asea’s 2016 Nissan Rogue was involved in a hit and run crash.

The damage to the vehicle included heavy front end damage, a missing passenger side mirror, and tree branches stuck under the rear wiper arm.

She was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Police Headquarters.

Shortly after, Patrol Officer Jeff Magahan responded to a residence on Allentown Road for a report of property damage.

Upon arrival, he determined that the hit and run crash that Ms. Asea was involved in took place at the Allentown Road location after locating her passenger mirror and other vehicle parts.

It was determined that Ms. Asea drove off the roadway and struck a tree on the property and then fled. She was issued the following summonses for Driving While Intoxicated,
Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Report an Accident.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

Updated August 11, 2017: The vehicle, a 2016 Nissan Rogue, was impounded by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department and was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Numerous Vehicle Burglaries around Lake Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS — Between the evening of July 27 and morning of July 31, numerous vehicles in the Lake Parsippany area were broken into during the overnight hours.

These vehicles all had one thing in common, they were left unlocked. The vehicles were either parked on the street or in driveways. Items removed from the vehicles included loose change, radar detectors, charging cables, electronics, wallets, personal documents, and at least one valet key.

These incidents have occurred in multiple areas throughout the township, including on Longport Road, Kingston Road and Halsey Road.

All residents should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300 or 911 if it is a life threatening emergency.

These incidents remain under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Applicants Are Being Sought for Three Seats on CCM Board of Trustees

Frank L. Cahill
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Applicants Are Being Sought for Three Seats on CCM Board of Trustees

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents interested in serving on the County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees are invited to send their resumes to a special trustees’ search committee of the Morris County Board of Freeholders.

Resumes must be received by that search committee by September 5, 2017. The committee will review all of the applicants and then submit recommendation to the freeholders, who will make the appointments this fall.

Two four-year terms of freeholder-appointed trustees expire at the end of October. One two-year unexpired term, created by a resignation, also must be filled. The two sitting trustees must reapply by the September 5 deadline if they wish to be considered for reappointment.

To qualify for consideration by the search committee, a candidate must be a resident of Morris County for at least four years, and may not hold a current elected office in Morris County or be an employee of Morris County government or CCM.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate independent judgment, distinction in their profession, knowledge of higher education, and a firm commitment to serving the college. A candidate must be willing to commit at least 15-20 hours a month to his or her duties as a college trustee to be considered for appointment.

Duties of trustees include appointing, supporting and evaluating the college president; clarifying and, if necessary, revising the college’s mission statement; ratifying long term plans; approving the college’s educational program; insuring fiscal viability; and maintaining the college’s physical plant.

The CCM search committee requests that resumes be accompanied by a background statement from each applicant outlining why he or she wishes to serve as a trustees and what specific skills the applicant would bring to the board.

Applicants are asked to send one copy of their resume and the brief background statement to the Office of the Morris County Counsel, County of Morris, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, N.J. 07963-0900.

The County College of Morris Board of Trustees is composed of eleven Morris County residents from business, education, law and other professional fields, who volunteer their services in four-year terms.

By statute, eight members are appointed by the Morris County Freeholders and two members are appointed by the Governor. The Morris County Superintendent of Schools is also a member of the Board by statute. One non-voting CCM graduate member is elected for a one-year term by each year’s graduating class.  In addition, the CCM President serves as an ex-officio member.

The Board of Trustees sets policy and has final authority over budgets and expenditures, and the President is responsible for internal administrative operations.

For more information on CCM click here.

 

Lakeland Hills YMCA Boys Swim Team Finish First

Frank L. Cahill
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Lakeland Hills YMCA Boys Swim Team Finish First

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Congratulations to the Lakeland Hills Boys 400 Medley Relay of Justin Yang, Chris Ruhnke, Matt Luciano, Will Zhang (shown left to right) and their swim coaches who won the National Championship in dominating fashion during the Long Course Nationals in Greensboro, NC.

Baldwin Pizza renews Chamber membership

Frank L. Cahill
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Baldwin Pizza renews Chamber membership

PARSIPPANY — Baldwin Pizza, located at 142 Baldwin Road, Baldwin Shopping Center, has renewed it’s membership in Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Michael Baram, Owner, was presented with a membership plaque upon renewing the membership. Pictured with Mr. Baram is Welcoming Committee Chairman Dr. Patrick Selimo.

In addition, Baldwin Pizza, participates in Greater Parsippany Rewards (GPR).  Present your GPR card and receive 10% on all orders over $10.00

Baldwin Pizza, established in 1969, is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For more information about Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce or how your business can accept the Greater Parsippany Rewards card, contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.

 

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