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Summer has arrived at Long Valley Green Market, which is in full swing.  Here, Anja Olsen holds her handmade sign for a local food drive. 
Particularly requested items include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, cooking oil, vinegar, coffee/tea, juice, Parmalat milk, canned fruit and vegetables, applesauce, soups, pancake mix, syrup, hot/cold cereals, peanut butter/jelly, healthy snacks/snack bars, laundry detergent, cleaning products, paper products, personal hygiene items, rice and canned meats. Long Valley Green Market features local farmers, who use organic practices plus artisans and vendors, visit www.longvalleygreenmarket.com.
Summer has arrived at Long Valley Green Market, which is in full swing. Here, Anja Olsen holds her handmade sign for a local food drive. Particularly requested items include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, cooking oil, vinegar, coffee/tea, juice, Parmalat milk, canned fruit and vegetables, applesauce, soups, pancake mix, syrup, hot/cold cereals, peanut butter/jelly, healthy snacks/snack bars, laundry detergent, cleaning products, paper products, personal hygiene items, rice and canned meats. Long Valley Green Market features local farmers, who use organic practices plus artisans and vendors, visit www.longvalleygreenmarket.com.
Photo Courtesy Of The Long Valley Green Market
The Mount Olive Middle School Synergistics/Robotics Club/TSA competed in STEM events against teams from throughout the country in the 37th annual Technology Student Association National Conference and would like to share with you some good news. The students listed below are among the best in the nation and were called up on stage to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. Flight: Ryan Nguyen, 4th place; Inventions and Innovations: Andres Cruz, Ryan Nguyen, Jessica Tang, and Nikhil Nandikanti, 5th place; Medical Technology: Neera Chattopadhyay and Aya Salim, 9th place; STEM Animation: Hannah Lake, Varshitha Devagiri, Alexandra Szewc, 7th place; Tech Bowl: Esteban Cambronero, Neera Chattopadhyay, and Alexandra Szewc, 5th place; Technical Design: Jessica Tang and Charmaine Thomas, 10th place; Water Infrastructure: Andres Cruz, Emma Dimmig, and Ryan Nguyen, 9th place. Additionally, a team comprised of Hannah Lake and Varshitha Devagiri was one of the top 12 semifinalists in the Leadership Strategies event. Aside from competing, our team enjoyed watching solar car and CO2 dragster races, attending leadership workshops, sampling Texas BBQ, and meeting/trading pins with students from throughout the country as well as from Germany and Turkey. We are very proud of our students for their hard work and amazing accomplishments at both a state and national level.
The Mount Olive Middle School Synergistics/Robotics Club/TSA competed in STEM events against teams from throughout the country in the 37th annual Technology Student Association National Conference and would like to share with you some good news. The students listed below are among the best in the nation and were called up on stage to celebrate their amazing accomplishments. Flight: Ryan Nguyen, 4th place; Inventions and Innovations: Andres Cruz, Ryan Nguyen, Jessica Tang, and Nikhil Nandikanti, 5th place; Medical Technology: Neera Chattopadhyay and Aya Salim, 9th place; STEM Animation: Hannah Lake, Varshitha Devagiri, Alexandra Szewc, 7th place; Tech Bowl: Esteban Cambronero, Neera Chattopadhyay, and Alexandra Szewc, 5th place; Technical Design: Jessica Tang and Charmaine Thomas, 10th place; Water Infrastructure: Andres Cruz, Emma Dimmig, and Ryan Nguyen, 9th place. Additionally, a team comprised of Hannah Lake and Varshitha Devagiri was one of the top 12 semifinalists in the Leadership Strategies event. Aside from competing, our team enjoyed watching solar car and CO2 dragster races, attending leadership workshops, sampling Texas BBQ, and meeting/trading pins with students from throughout the country as well as from Germany and Turkey. We are very proud of our students for their hard work and amazing accomplishments at both a state and national level.
Photo Courtesy Of Beth Cohen
Pictured (left to right) are: Freeholders, Doug Cabana, Hank Lyon, Dave Scapicchio, Kathy DeFillippo, Eagle Scout Eric Warga, Eagle Scout John Maderas and Freeholders Thomas Mastrangelo, John Cesaro and John Krickus.
Pictured (left to right) are: Freeholders, Doug Cabana, Hank Lyon, Dave Scapicchio, Kathy DeFillippo, Eagle Scout Eric Warga, Eagle Scout John Maderas and Freeholders Thomas Mastrangelo, John Cesaro and John Krickus.
Photo Courtesy Of Morris County Government
Anthony Celfo, a resident of CareOne in Hanover Township, turned 100-years-old on July 21, 2015. Celfo holds a proclamation from Hanover Township, presented by Mayor Ronald Francioli, congratulating him on his birthday.
Anthony Celfo, a resident of CareOne in Hanover Township, turned 100-years-old on July 21, 2015. Celfo holds a proclamation from Hanover Township, presented by Mayor Ronald Francioli, congratulating him on his birthday.
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Anthony Celfo, a resident of CareOne in Hanover Township, was given a party for his 100th birthday on July 21, 2015. Celebrating with Celfo are family members from left, Maria Celfo of East Hanover, Nick and Maria Bruno of Cedar Knolls, Joanne Rossi of Plantation Florida, John McEntee of Cedar Knolls, Anthony Celfo, Jr. of East Hanover, Anthony Celfo, Lorraine and Jack McEntee of East Hanover and great-grandchildren Santino Bruno, 4, and Giovanni Bruno, 7.
Anthony Celfo, a resident of CareOne in Hanover Township, was given a party for his 100th birthday on July 21, 2015. Celebrating with Celfo are family members from left, Maria Celfo of East Hanover, Nick and Maria Bruno of Cedar Knolls, Joanne Rossi of Plantation Florida, John McEntee of Cedar Knolls, Anthony Celfo, Jr. of East Hanover, Anthony Celfo, Lorraine and Jack McEntee of East Hanover and great-grandchildren Santino Bruno, 4, and Giovanni Bruno, 7.
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Pictured (left to right) are: Eric WargaWargo, Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo and John Madaras.
Pictured (left to right) are: Eric WargaWargo, Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo and John Madaras.
Photo Courtesy Of Morris County Government
Stone by Vincenzo, custom fabricators of marble and granite had its grand opening recentlyon June 27. Jefferson Township Mayor Russell W. Felter helped was on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome Stone by Vincenzo to the community and neighborhood. Stone by Vincenzo opened its doors in 2012 and re- located to Lake Hopatcong in January 2015. Owner, Vincenzo Oliviero, has been in the granite business since 1985 when he came to America from Naples, Italy.
Stone by Vincenzo, custom fabricators of marble and granite had its grand opening recentlyon June 27. Jefferson Township Mayor Russell W. Felter helped was on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome Stone by Vincenzo to the community and neighborhood. Stone by Vincenzo opened its doors in 2012 and re- located to Lake Hopatcong in January 2015. Owner, Vincenzo Oliviero, has been in the granite business since 1985 when he came to America from Naples, Italy.
Photo Courtesy Of Stone By Vincenzo
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills recently participated in the Staples Small Business Showcase organized by the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Staples, Inc. The club had a table at the Arlington Plaza Parsippany store to promote membership awareness, their upcoming Tee Off for Education Golf Classic on July 14 and information on several community programs, including National Alliance on Mental Illness. domestic violence awareness and support of area food banks. In spite of the rain, several area women came and signed up to receive additional information on WCPTH and all of its ongoing community programs. 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 check us out on the web www.parsippanywomansclub.org. Pictured are club members Lois Pres White and Cathy Haney.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills recently participated in the Staples Small Business Showcase organized by the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and Staples, Inc. The club had a table at the Arlington Plaza Parsippany store to promote membership awareness, their upcoming Tee Off for Education Golf Classic on July 14 and information on several community programs, including National Alliance on Mental Illness. domestic violence awareness and support of area food banks. In spite of the rain, several area women came and signed up to receive additional information on WCPTH and all of its ongoing community programs. 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 check us out on the web www.parsippanywomansclub.org. Pictured are club members Lois Pres White and Cathy Haney.
Photo Courtesy Of The Woman’s Club Of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Pictured at the Pi Theta Omega Chapter brunch left to right are Gabriele Dominique, Camille Carter, Tyler Jones, Tara Jones, Dr. Donna Beck, Regenia Moore-Lee (president of Pi Theta), Andre White-Thorpe, Kassina Dwyer, Lucy Brice and Jonathan Alcantara. Not pictured but a winner is Chali Blackwell.
Pictured at the Pi Theta Omega Chapter brunch left to right are Gabriele Dominique, Camille Carter, Tyler Jones, Tara Jones, Dr. Donna Beck, Regenia Moore-Lee (president of Pi Theta), Andre White-Thorpe, Kassina Dwyer, Lucy Brice and Jonathan Alcantara. Not pictured but a winner is Chali Blackwell.
Courtesy Of Pi Theta Omega
Attendees at the Pi Thea Omega brunch at the Mansion on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Attendees at the Pi Thea Omega brunch at the Mansion on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Courtesy Of Pi Thea Omega
The County College of Morris golf team stood tall at Flanders Valley Golf Course on Monday, May 4, capturing the Garden State Athletic Conference Tournament with a score of 351. The Titans placed four players in the top 10 overall. Their team score was 10 points better than second-place Burlington County College. The Titans were led by Budd, of Rockaway, whose third-place finish (83) landed him on the five-man GSAC First Team. Diamond, of Pompton Lakes, also landed on the first team with an 88. Alex Pederson, of Flanders, and Jon Ostensen, of Rockaway, both posted 90s to make the five-man GSAC Second Team. Par on the Flanders Valley Blue/White course is 72. Dominick Burgio, of Lafayette, also competed for the GSAC champs. The team was coached by Chegwidden, of Dover, and assistant coach Mike Mrugal, of Rockaway. Pictured (from left to right) are: are head coach Jim Chegwidden, of Dover; Chris Budd, of Rockaway; Jon Ostensen, of Rockaway; Erik Diamond, of Pompton Lakes; Alex Pedersen, of Flanders; Dominick Burgio, of Lafayette; and assistant coach Mike Mrugal, of Rockaway.
The County College of Morris golf team stood tall at Flanders Valley Golf Course on Monday, May 4, capturing the Garden State Athletic Conference Tournament with a score of 351. The Titans placed four players in the top 10 overall. Their team score was 10 points better than second-place Burlington County College. The Titans were led by Budd, of Rockaway, whose third-place finish (83) landed him on the five-man GSAC First Team. Diamond, of Pompton Lakes, also landed on the first team with an 88. Alex Pederson, of Flanders, and Jon Ostensen, of Rockaway, both posted 90s to make the five-man GSAC Second Team. Par on the Flanders Valley Blue/White course is 72. Dominick Burgio, of Lafayette, also competed for the GSAC champs. The team was coached by Chegwidden, of Dover, and assistant coach Mike Mrugal, of Rockaway. Pictured (from left to right) are: are head coach Jim Chegwidden, of Dover; Chris Budd, of Rockaway; Jon Ostensen, of Rockaway; Erik Diamond, of Pompton Lakes; Alex Pedersen, of Flanders; Dominick Burgio, of Lafayette; and assistant coach Mike Mrugal, of Rockaway.
Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
Through the dedication and enthusiasm of more than 60 volunteer campaigners and more than 1,101 gifts, the Madison Area YMCA’s $350,000 Annual Campaign goal for 2015 was met! The Y and its volunteer campaigners celebrated their accomplishment at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park. The Madison Area YMCA’s Annual Campaign raises awareness and funds for the Y’s financial assistance program that enables the participation of hundreds of children and families in Y membership, programs, wellness initiatives, services and camps at our Family Center and childcare, early childhood education and summer camps at our F.M. Kirby Children’s Center. Pictured (left to right) are: 2015 Madison Area YMCA Annual Campaign Chair Jeff Gapusan; Madison Area YMCA CEO and President Diane Mann; former Board Member Helen Caulfield; Board Member Michael Caulfield; and Madison Area YMCA Development Manager Leigh Anne Soroka.
Through the dedication and enthusiasm of more than 60 volunteer campaigners and more than 1,101 gifts, the Madison Area YMCA’s $350,000 Annual Campaign goal for 2015 was met! The Y and its volunteer campaigners celebrated their accomplishment at the Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park. The Madison Area YMCA’s Annual Campaign raises awareness and funds for the Y’s financial assistance program that enables the participation of hundreds of children and families in Y membership, programs, wellness initiatives, services and camps at our Family Center and childcare, early childhood education and summer camps at our F.M. Kirby Children’s Center. Pictured (left to right) are: 2015 Madison Area YMCA Annual Campaign Chair Jeff Gapusan; Madison Area YMCA CEO and President Diane Mann; former Board Member Helen Caulfield; Board Member Michael Caulfield; and Madison Area YMCA Development Manager Leigh Anne Soroka.
Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Last year, members prepare plates of clams at the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91’s Clamboree.
Last year, members prepare plates of clams at the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91’s Clamboree.
Courtesy Of Kevin Scully
Members prepare plates of clams for the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91’s World Famous Clamboree.
Members prepare plates of clams for the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91’s World Famous Clamboree.
Courtesy Of Kevin Scully
Members of the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91 outside the hall.
Members of the William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91 outside the hall.
Courtesy Of Kevin Scully
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presented a $500 check to Family Promise of Morris County’s (Family Promise) Jolin Food Box Program at its April meeting at the Empire Diner in Parsippany. 

Family Promise partners with Jolin Food Boxes, a private organization, to help formerly homeless families and single women prepare nutritious meals on a budget. 

Pictured (from left to right) are: Carol Tiesi, Kiwanis Immediate Past President/Foundation President; Lori Wilson, MA – Director of Community Relations; Former Parsippany mayor Mimi Letts, Kiwanis President and Karen DeChristopher, Board Director of Young Children Priority One.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany presented a $500 check to Family Promise of Morris County’s (Family Promise) Jolin Food Box Program at its April meeting at the Empire Diner in Parsippany. Family Promise partners with Jolin Food Boxes, a private organization, to help formerly homeless families and single women prepare nutritious meals on a budget. Pictured (from left to right) are: Carol Tiesi, Kiwanis Immediate Past President/Foundation President; Lori Wilson, MA – Director of Community Relations; Former Parsippany mayor Mimi Letts, Kiwanis President and Karen DeChristopher, Board Director of Young Children Priority One.
Courtesy Of Family Promise Of Morris County
Winners of the Mock Trial competition at Valleyview Middle School Students with Timothy Ford, (left) and Mark Hoffman (right).
Winners of the Mock Trial competition at Valleyview Middle School Students with Timothy Ford, (left) and Mark Hoffman (right).
Photo Courtesy Of Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost, PC
Nancy Bangiola, executive Director of the Morris County Bar Association/Morris County Bar Foundation, (left) holds the new logo designed by County College of Morris Graphic Design student Caera Hirsch (center) at the urging of Professor Yvonne Bandy (right). As the winner, Hirsch, a resident of Basking Ridge, received a check for $200, a framed certificate and a listing as a “featured artist” on the MCBA/MCBF website.
Nancy Bangiola, executive Director of the Morris County Bar Association/Morris County Bar Foundation, (left) holds the new logo designed by County College of Morris Graphic Design student Caera Hirsch (center) at the urging of Professor Yvonne Bandy (right). As the winner, Hirsch, a resident of Basking Ridge, received a check for $200, a framed certificate and a listing as a “featured artist” on the MCBA/MCBF website.
Photo Courtesy Of Sandra Riano
The CS Gymnastics in Mount Olive hosted an Adoption Day for the Mt. Olive TNR to find forever homes for the many kittens and cats in their care. Pictured Back Row (left to right) are: Allison Keller, Amy Voigt and Caitlin Menber. Middle row (left to right) are: Sophia Lemongello, Cassandra Acevedo and Amanda Del Guercio. Kneeling (left to right) are: Georgia Bienko, Katie Letwink and Sophie Fromkin. Front (left to right) are: Natalie Marlow and Natalie Watkins.
The CS Gymnastics in Mount Olive hosted an Adoption Day for the Mt. Olive TNR to find forever homes for the many kittens and cats in their care. Pictured Back Row (left to right) are: Allison Keller, Amy Voigt and Caitlin Menber. Middle row (left to right) are: Sophia Lemongello, Cassandra Acevedo and Amanda Del Guercio. Kneeling (left to right) are: Georgia Bienko, Katie Letwink and Sophie Fromkin. Front (left to right) are: Natalie Marlow and Natalie Watkins.
Photo Courtesy Of CS Gymnastics Inc.
Families from northern New Jersey await busloads of New York City children who will spend part of their summer vacation here through a program sponsored by the Fresh Air fund.
Families from northern New Jersey await busloads of New York City children who will spend part of their summer vacation here through a program sponsored by the Fresh Air fund.
William Westhoven/Staff Photo
At the National Speech & Debate Association competition in June, Montville High School seniors Jay Sirot, left, and Noah Weinflash placed  second and  fifth in United States Extemporaneous Speaking and Original Oratory, respectively. MTHS Forensics Coach Mary T. Gormley not only received the Fifth Diamond Key Award from the National Forensics League, but she also accepted the 2015 SPEECH School of Excellence trophy, which indicates that the MTHS Forensics team ranks in the top 20 speech schools in the country.
At the National Speech & Debate Association competition in June, Montville High School seniors Jay Sirot, left, and Noah Weinflash placed second and fifth in United States Extemporaneous Speaking and Original Oratory, respectively. MTHS Forensics Coach Mary T. Gormley not only received the Fifth Diamond Key Award from the National Forensics League, but she also accepted the 2015 SPEECH School of Excellence trophy, which indicates that the MTHS Forensics team ranks in the top 20 speech schools in the country.
Photo Courtesy Of Susan Marinello
Families from northern New Jersey await busloads of New York City children who will spend part of their summer vacation here through a program sponsored by the Fresh Air fund.
Families from northern New Jersey await busloads of New York City children who will spend part of their summer vacation here through a program sponsored by the Fresh Air fund.
William Westhoven/Staff Photo
More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
Photo Courtesy Of BAPS Charities
U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen speaks before the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen speaks before the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
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More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
Photo Courtesy Of BAPS Charities
More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
More than 260 people participated in the BAPS Charities walk held to raise money for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center.
Photo Courtesy Of BAPS Charities
In April, Venturing Crew 276 camped overnight at the Sterling Hill Mine and Museum. After gathering at the mine, the crew took a tour, explored the museum and slept inside the mine.
In April, Venturing Crew 276 camped overnight at the Sterling Hill Mine and Museum. After gathering at the mine, the crew took a tour, explored the museum and slept inside the mine.
Photo Courtesy Of Stephen Rozek
Pictured (from left to right) are: Mark Lenac, MCOPSMILE vice president, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying engineering at Manhattan College in the fall; Alyssa Lenac, a Randolph High School rising senior; Patrick Santorella-Doyle, MCOPSMILE president and co-founder, a Randolph High School rising senior; Stephanie Robinson, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying business at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., in the fall; and Sayf Ahmed, a rising junior at Mountain Lakes High School.
Pictured (from left to right) are: Mark Lenac, MCOPSMILE vice president, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying engineering at Manhattan College in the fall; Alyssa Lenac, a Randolph High School rising senior; Patrick Santorella-Doyle, MCOPSMILE president and co-founder, a Randolph High School rising senior; Stephanie Robinson, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying business at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., in the fall; and Sayf Ahmed, a rising junior at Mountain Lakes High School.
Photo Courtesy Of Joyce Santorella
Morris Plains Rotary Club sponsored an essay contest for the fourth graders of Morris Plains schools. Each child was asked to write about citizenship and the essays were read and the winners were selected: Katie Flanagan and Aiden O’Neill were the winners from the Borough School and Jessica Zebick was the winner from St. Virgil Academy. Committee person LouAnn Fellers presented each child with a $50 gift card after their essays were read at the Rotary Club meeting on Friday, June 12. Congratulations to all the winners!
Morris Plains Rotary Club sponsored an essay contest for the fourth graders of Morris Plains schools. Each child was asked to write about citizenship and the essays were read and the winners were selected: Katie Flanagan and Aiden O’Neill were the winners from the Borough School and Jessica Zebick was the winner from St. Virgil Academy. Committee person LouAnn Fellers presented each child with a $50 gift card after their essays were read at the Rotary Club meeting on Friday, June 12. Congratulations to all the winners!
Photo Courtesy Of The Morris Plains Rotary Club
Keith Garletts, outreach coordinator/program specialist for the Matheny Medical and Educational Center’s Arts Access Program, and his brother-in-law Bruce Cox of Wilmington, DE, ran 50-plus trail miles to raise money in support of Miles for Matheny, Matheny’s annual fundraiser and community event being held later that same day. Pictured are Keith Garletts with Arts Access artist and Matheny resident Chris Saglimbene.
Keith Garletts, outreach coordinator/program specialist for the Matheny Medical and Educational Center’s Arts Access Program, and his brother-in-law Bruce Cox of Wilmington, DE, ran 50-plus trail miles to raise money in support of Miles for Matheny, Matheny’s annual fundraiser and community event being held later that same day. Pictured are Keith Garletts with Arts Access artist and Matheny resident Chris Saglimbene.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Carol Barkin, outreach manager and docent for the Morris County Tourism Bureau, leads a group around the Morristown Green during one of the Summer Historical Walking Tours.
Carol Barkin, outreach manager and docent for the Morris County Tourism Bureau, leads a group around the Morristown Green during one of the Summer Historical Walking Tours.
Carol Barkin, Outreach Manager And Docent For The Morris County Tourism Bureau, Leads A Group Around The Morristown Green During One Of The Summer Historical Walking Tours
Photo courtesy of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Mountain Lakes
Photo courtesy of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Mountain Lakes
Photo Courtesy Of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church In Mountain Lakes
Peanut Chew Avallone at the Fourth of July parade in Mendham Township.
Peanut Chew Avallone at the Fourth of July parade in Mendham Township.
Courtesy Of Pete Avallone
In the back row from left: Anna Hegberg who will be attending Boston College, Kelsea Krauss who will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, Kathryn Kelly who will be attending Lafayette College, Kaitlin Ferdenzi who will be attending Loyola University, Maryland, Sofia Corrado who will be attending Salve Regina University, Lizzie Ocker who will be attending Lehigh University, Keelin O’Loughlin who will be attending Georgetown University, Emily Ott who will be attending Bucknell University, Danielle Williams who will be attending the University of Michigan, Jessica Crandall who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, Caroline Andretta who will be attending Duke University and Sara Haarmann who will be attending Lafayette College. Front row, from left: Julia Della Torre who will be attending Clemson University, Katie Badenhausen who will be attending the College of the Holy Cross, Gabrielle Monetti who will be attending Providence College, Katie McHugh who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, Alexandra Monetti who will be attending Wake Forest University, Sabrina Solow who will be attending Amherst College, Shaelyn Carroll who will be attending Tulane University and Anna Smollen who will be attending St. Joseph’s University.
In the back row from left: Anna Hegberg who will be attending Boston College, Kelsea Krauss who will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, Kathryn Kelly who will be attending Lafayette College, Kaitlin Ferdenzi who will be attending Loyola University, Maryland, Sofia Corrado who will be attending Salve Regina University, Lizzie Ocker who will be attending Lehigh University, Keelin O’Loughlin who will be attending Georgetown University, Emily Ott who will be attending Bucknell University, Danielle Williams who will be attending the University of Michigan, Jessica Crandall who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, Caroline Andretta who will be attending Duke University and Sara Haarmann who will be attending Lafayette College. Front row, from left: Julia Della Torre who will be attending Clemson University, Katie Badenhausen who will be attending the College of the Holy Cross, Gabrielle Monetti who will be attending Providence College, Katie McHugh who will be attending the University of Notre Dame, Alexandra Monetti who will be attending Wake Forest University, Sabrina Solow who will be attending Amherst College, Shaelyn Carroll who will be attending Tulane University and Anna Smollen who will be attending St. Joseph’s University.
Photo Courtesy Of Oak Knoll School
Pictured (from left to right) are: Mark Lenac, MCOPSMILE vice president, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying engineering at Manhattan College in the fall; Alyssa Lenac, a Randolph High School rising senior; Patrick Santorella-Doyle, MCOPSMILE president and co-founder, a Randolph High School rising  senior; Stephanie Robinson, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying business at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., in the fall; and Sayf Ahmed, a rising junior at Mountain Lakes High School.
Pictured (from left to right) are: Mark Lenac, MCOPSMILE vice president, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying engineering at Manhattan College in the fall; Alyssa Lenac, a Randolph High School rising senior; Patrick Santorella-Doyle, MCOPSMILE president and co-founder, a Randolph High School rising senior; Stephanie Robinson, a recent graduate of Randolph High School who will be studying business at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., in the fall; and Sayf Ahmed, a rising junior at Mountain Lakes High School.
Photo Courtesy Of Joyce Santorella
Eagle Scout Nick Kontos at his ceremony.
Eagle Scout Nick Kontos at his ceremony.
Photo Courtesy Of Stelio Kontos
Kelly Carmona (right) received her third academic degree – her second at County College of Morris – while attending with her husband, Marvin Carmona (left). The two own New Jersey Martial Arts Academy. Kelly Carmona, a certified public accountant, is also a fourth-degree black belt and a former CCM adjunct professor.
Kelly Carmona (right) received her third academic degree – her second at County College of Morris – while attending with her husband, Marvin Carmona (left). The two own New Jersey Martial Arts Academy. Kelly Carmona, a certified public accountant, is also a fourth-degree black belt and a former CCM adjunct professor.
Photo Courtesy Of The County College Of Morris
The winning foursome of the Madison Area YMCA 2015 Charity Golf Classic held at the Fairmount Country Club in Chatham are (left to right): Matt Strambi of Morristown, James Mongey of Morristown, Brian Gilfillan of Morristown and Michael Gilfillan, Jr. of Madison.
The winning foursome of the Madison Area YMCA 2015 Charity Golf Classic held at the Fairmount Country Club in Chatham are (left to right): Matt Strambi of Morristown, James Mongey of Morristown, Brian Gilfillan of Morristown and Michael Gilfillan, Jr. of Madison.
Photo Courtesy Of The Morris Area YMCA
Elite TOMA Martial Arts of Randolph Township has been chosen from hundreds of martial arts schools to perform in the 7th annual New York Times Square Taekwondo Festival, the nation's largest taekwondo festival.
Elite TOMA Martial Arts of Randolph Township has been chosen from hundreds of martial arts schools to perform in the 7th annual New York Times Square Taekwondo Festival, the nation's largest taekwondo festival.
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The Schola Cantorum of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina will present a service of Evensong at St. Peter’s in Mountain Lakes on Sunday, June 28.
The Schola Cantorum of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina will present a service of Evensong at St. Peter’s in Mountain Lakes on Sunday, June 28.
Courtesy Of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church In Mountain Lakes
Pictured (from left to right) are: Richard Long of Basking Ridge and his yellow Labrador retriever Jethro, a service dog, chat with Special Olympics athlete Kevin Casey of Hamburg.
Pictured (from left to right) are: Richard Long of Basking Ridge and his yellow Labrador retriever Jethro, a service dog, chat with Special Olympics athlete Kevin Casey of Hamburg.
Courtesy Of Stella Hart Public Relations/Robert Grayson
On June 1, the Honorable Bob Conley of Madison swore in PJ the Mayor of JA BizTown, a 5th grade student from Kings Road School who was elected by his peers prior to their field trip to the JA BizTown simulation. It was a proud moment for PJ’s father who also attended JA BizTown for the day as a volunteer.

Pictured is Madison Mayor Bob Conley swears in the Mayor of JA BizTown from Kings Road School of Madison.
On June 1, the Honorable Bob Conley of Madison swore in PJ the Mayor of JA BizTown, a 5th grade student from Kings Road School who was elected by his peers prior to their field trip to the JA BizTown simulation. It was a proud moment for PJ’s father who also attended JA BizTown for the day as a volunteer. Pictured is Madison Mayor Bob Conley swears in the Mayor of JA BizTown from Kings Road School of Madison.
Courtesy Of Junior Achievement Of New Jersey
Four fifth-grade students, Michael Zheng, Danny Gologorsky, Samantha Edelman and Jordana Ruderman were selected to lead the Valley View Elementary School’s 426 students in the 27th annual A.C.E.S event. A.C.E.S. stands for All Children Exercise Simultaneously, and was created by Valley View’s Physical Education Teacher, Len Saunders. The event encourages children all over the world to exercise together at the same time.
Four fifth-grade students, Michael Zheng, Danny Gologorsky, Samantha Edelman and Jordana Ruderman were selected to lead the Valley View Elementary School’s 426 students in the 27th annual A.C.E.S event. A.C.E.S. stands for All Children Exercise Simultaneously, and was created by Valley View’s Physical Education Teacher, Len Saunders. The event encourages children all over the world to exercise together at the same time.
Photo Courtesy Of Sue Marinello
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department have a new captain and sergeant — and a brand-new officer — after two ceremonies in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
With Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps looking on, James Auriemma is sworn in as the township’s newest sergeant by Mayor James Barberio while his son, Anthony Auriemma, holds the Bible.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department have a new captain and sergeant — and a brand-new officer — after two ceremonies in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. With Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps looking on, James Auriemma is sworn in as the township’s newest sergeant by Mayor James Barberio while his son, Anthony Auriemma, holds the Bible.
Photo Courtesy Of Michelle Sylvin
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department have a new captain and sergeant — and a brand-new officer — after two ceremonies in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. From left : Chief Paul Philipps, Capt. John Weiners III, Mayor James Barberio and Sgt. James Auriemma.
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department have a new captain and sergeant — and a brand-new officer — after two ceremonies in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. From left : Chief Paul Philipps, Capt. John Weiners III, Mayor James Barberio and Sgt. James Auriemma.
Photo Courtesy Of Michelle Sylvin
Valentina Squizziato and Patrycja Sosniak, both students at Central Middle School in Stirling and both grand prize winners for artwork in the 2015 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Sixth-Grade Diversity Contest, receive congratulations at the Awards Ceremony from Alan Levitan of Morristown, coordinator of the art judging, and Central Middle School teacher Terry Heide.
Valentina Squizziato and Patrycja Sosniak, both students at Central Middle School in Stirling and both grand prize winners for artwork in the 2015 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Sixth-Grade Diversity Contest, receive congratulations at the Awards Ceremony from Alan Levitan of Morristown, coordinator of the art judging, and Central Middle School teacher Terry Heide.
Photo Courtesy Of Stella Hart Public Relations/Jen Costa
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Outgoing Rockaway Rotary president Janice Christensen, left, passes the gavel to new president Denise Nickel.
Caption Ready Outgoing Rockaway Rotary president Janice Christensen, left, passes the gavel to new president Denise Nickel.
Photo Courtesy Of Rockaway Rotary
Cynthia the Empanada Lady and a happy customer at the Long Valley Green Market.
Cynthia the Empanada Lady and a happy customer at the Long Valley Green Market.
Photo Courtesy Of The Long Valley Green Market
Members of the St. Peter’s Morristown staff and outreach committee and the Rev. Ellen Kohn-Perry, board president of North Porch. From left: Michael Taormina, Gwyn Munn, Yvette White, Mary Dougherty, Mikael Salovaara, Dee Klikier, the Rev. Ellen Kohn-Perry, Lee Ann Stritehoff and Trevor Wallace.
Members of the St. Peter’s Morristown staff and outreach committee and the Rev. Ellen Kohn-Perry, board president of North Porch. From left: Michael Taormina, Gwyn Munn, Yvette White, Mary Dougherty, Mikael Salovaara, Dee Klikier, the Rev. Ellen Kohn-Perry, Lee Ann Stritehoff and Trevor Wallace.
Photo Courtesy Of Dicki Lulay
Venturing Crew 276 outside of the Lakeland Emergency Squad building, their charter organization. Earlier in the day the group spent the morning cleaning the area around Kittatinny State Park before heading to the Rockville Climbing Center for practice rock climbing. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Venturing Crew 276 meets monthly in Byram Township at the Lakeland Emergency Squad building. More information on the crew can be found at venturecrew276.com.
Venturing Crew 276 outside of the Lakeland Emergency Squad building, their charter organization. Earlier in the day the group spent the morning cleaning the area around Kittatinny State Park before heading to the Rockville Climbing Center for practice rock climbing. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Venturing Crew 276 meets monthly in Byram Township at the Lakeland Emergency Squad building. More information on the crew can be found at venturecrew276.com.
Photo Courtesy Of Venturing Crew 276
County College of Morris presented diplomas to the Class of 2015 during its 46th commencement ceremony during May. Dr. Bette Simmons, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management, gave the commencement address. CCM also recognized the winners of the 2015 CCM Peace Prize, Louis Heineman, of Wharton, and Matthew McCloskey, of Flanders, for their joint project consisting of a video and a mural of a peace sign made from students’ handprints. Featured students (from left to right) are: Tuyen Nguyen, of Rockaway; Michelle Laracuente, of Mount Olive; Joshua Pierce, of Teaneck; and Renata Mauriz, of Succasunna, were the CCM Class of 2015 highlighted students in this year’s commencement address.
County College of Morris presented diplomas to the Class of 2015 during its 46th commencement ceremony during May. Dr. Bette Simmons, vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Management, gave the commencement address. CCM also recognized the winners of the 2015 CCM Peace Prize, Louis Heineman, of Wharton, and Matthew McCloskey, of Flanders, for their joint project consisting of a video and a mural of a peace sign made from students’ handprints. Featured students (from left to right) are: Tuyen Nguyen, of Rockaway; Michelle Laracuente, of Mount Olive; Joshua Pierce, of Teaneck; and Renata Mauriz, of Succasunna, were the CCM Class of 2015 highlighted students in this year’s commencement address.
Photo Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
The Fairview Lake YMCA’s new 8,000-square-foot Minisink Lodge will be dedicated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. The old lodge burned down in July of 2012 after being struck by lightning.  During the weekend of June 12-14, the Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater will host its Centennial Celebration. Many former campers will be attending the festivities, some from as far away as Australia, Denmark and South Africa.

Located on 600 acres in Sussex County, the camp was a respite from everyday life for many of the attendees. It was a place where lifetime friendships were forged and campers developed confidence and resiliency while learning life lessons.
The Fairview Lake YMCA’s new 8,000-square-foot Minisink Lodge will be dedicated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12. The old lodge burned down in July of 2012 after being struck by lightning. During the weekend of June 12-14, the Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater will host its Centennial Celebration. Many former campers will be attending the festivities, some from as far away as Australia, Denmark and South Africa. Located on 600 acres in Sussex County, the camp was a respite from everyday life for many of the attendees. It was a place where lifetime friendships were forged and campers developed confidence and resiliency while learning life lessons.
Photo Courtesy Of The Metropolitan YMCA Of The Oranges
The Soroptimists Int. of Hackettstown is announced the recipients of their 2015 scholarships. 

Tynisha Orange of Lopatcong, left, received the Live Your Dream Award and Amy VonderHaar, right, of Hackettsown High School received the Youth Citizenship Award.
The Soroptimists Int. of Hackettstown is announced the recipients of their 2015 scholarships. Tynisha Orange of Lopatcong, left, received the Live Your Dream Award and Amy VonderHaar, right, of Hackettsown High School received the Youth Citizenship Award.
Courtesy Of Debbie Kling
Pictured are members of the Soroptimist International of Hackettstown with more than ten years of experience in the club. Founding members have belonged for 40 years, since its inception in 1975. From (left to right) are: Joyce Hines, Abby Conforti, Margaret Murphy, Joan Crouse (founding member), Annette Munley, Dottie Kasper, Betty Lake (founding member), Pat Bristow and Lydia Ghachem.
Pictured are members of the Soroptimist International of Hackettstown with more than ten years of experience in the club. Founding members have belonged for 40 years, since its inception in 1975. From (left to right) are: Joyce Hines, Abby Conforti, Margaret Murphy, Joan Crouse (founding member), Annette Munley, Dottie Kasper, Betty Lake (founding member), Pat Bristow and Lydia Ghachem.
Courtesy Of Lydia Ghachem
May Day at the Madison Community House Thursday Morning Club members gathered together on Saturday, May 2, to clean up and prep the outside grounds of the Madison Community House in Madison for flower planting. Gorgeous perennial and non-perennials now grace the property as well Laura’s Garden. The Thursday Morning Club owns, operates and maintains the Madison Community House. It is a member of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the New Jersey State Federation of Womens Clubs. For information about the Thursday Morning Club, contact the Madison Community House at 973-377-0244 or visit www.TMCMCH.org. Pictured is member Margaret Weisgerber, in-house landscaper.
May Day at the Madison Community House Thursday Morning Club members gathered together on Saturday, May 2, to clean up and prep the outside grounds of the Madison Community House in Madison for flower planting. Gorgeous perennial and non-perennials now grace the property as well Laura’s Garden. The Thursday Morning Club owns, operates and maintains the Madison Community House. It is a member of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the New Jersey State Federation of Womens Clubs. For information about the Thursday Morning Club, contact the Madison Community House at 973-377-0244 or visit www.TMCMCH.org. Pictured is member Margaret Weisgerber, in-house landscaper.
Courtesy Of Carole Bolton, TMC Communications Chair
Byram Venturing Crew 276 spent Saturday, April 25 participating in the annual Andover Clean Up, hiking along Goodale Road near Kittatinny State Park picking up trash. Crew members never expected to see garbage strewn up and down the road in mass quantities including cigarette butts, beer bottles, soda cans, and an assortment of interesting items that littered the beautiful countryside. By the time the Crew made it to the end of the road, they had filled seven bags of trash. The amount of trash found was atrocious and Crew 276 was happy to help out cleaning the community. Pictured is the group at Kittatinny State Park along their cleanup route.
Byram Venturing Crew 276 spent Saturday, April 25 participating in the annual Andover Clean Up, hiking along Goodale Road near Kittatinny State Park picking up trash. Crew members never expected to see garbage strewn up and down the road in mass quantities including cigarette butts, beer bottles, soda cans, and an assortment of interesting items that littered the beautiful countryside. By the time the Crew made it to the end of the road, they had filled seven bags of trash. The amount of trash found was atrocious and Crew 276 was happy to help out cleaning the community. Pictured is the group at Kittatinny State Park along their cleanup route.
Courtesy Of Byram Venturing Crew 276
Camp Bow Wow hosted their Grand Opening “Paw-ty” to celebrate its new location at 73 East Hanover Avenue in Morris Township during the day on Sunday, May 17.
On hand were Mayor Daniel W. Caffrey and Deputy Mayor Bruce D. Sisler.
Camp Bow Wow hosted their Grand Opening “Paw-ty” to celebrate its new location at 73 East Hanover Avenue in Morris Township during the day on Sunday, May 17. On hand were Mayor Daniel W. Caffrey and Deputy Mayor Bruce D. Sisler.
Courtesy Of Camp Bow Wow Morris
Erik Diamond, a County College of Morris sophomore and a Pompton Lakes resident, was the top performer at the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX Golf Tournament, winning the championship by shooting a two-day total of 153 at Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin (Sussex) on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12.

Diamond shot back-to-back rounds of 78 and 75 on the par-72 course to take the victory.

“To my knowledge Erik is the first CCM golfer to win the Region XIX Tournament,” said Jim Chegwidden, Titans head golf coach. “I am so proud of his accomplishment, as I am of how the entire team performed.”
Erik Diamond, a County College of Morris sophomore and a Pompton Lakes resident, was the top performer at the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX Golf Tournament, winning the championship by shooting a two-day total of 153 at Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin (Sussex) on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12. Diamond shot back-to-back rounds of 78 and 75 on the par-72 course to take the victory. “To my knowledge Erik is the first CCM golfer to win the Region XIX Tournament,” said Jim Chegwidden, Titans head golf coach. “I am so proud of his accomplishment, as I am of how the entire team performed.”
Courtesy Of Rick Burchfield, County College Of Morris
Howard and Jill Brechner of Kinnelon (center) receive a check for $16,000 for having the first-prize ticket in the 2015 Rotary District 7470 Raffle. Presenting the check is Past District Governor Bob Button, Hopatcong Rotary Club. Susan Simon-Spada, Rockaway, who sold the Brechners their winning ticket, proudly looks on.
Howard and Jill Brechner of Kinnelon (center) receive a check for $16,000 for having the first-prize ticket in the 2015 Rotary District 7470 Raffle. Presenting the check is Past District Governor Bob Button, Hopatcong Rotary Club. Susan Simon-Spada, Rockaway, who sold the Brechners their winning ticket, proudly looks on.
Courtesy Of Rev. Jim Stuart
The Highlands Hawks, the Land Conservancy of New Jersey’s birding team, had a most successful World Series of Birding “Big Day” on May 9. Not only did they identify 175 different species of birds within a 24-hour period, they placed fourth in the overall statewide competition!

The team began at midnight at the Crystal Spring marshes in Sussex County, where it spotted a mourning dove and a long-eared owl. Members also spotted a very rare American bittern at Pochuck Creek marshes on the Appalachian Trail in Vernon. The bird, a stocky and well-camouflaged heron of dense reed beds, is difficult to see. Its far-carrying booming call is distinctive, but the bittern itself likes to keep under cover. Team captain Dennis Miranda was excited to report that “Hearing two whippoorwills on Hamburg Mountain for the first time in decades was an astonishing find!”

Pictured are the Highlands Hawks members: Corinne Schall, Michael Schall, Miranda and Stephen Kloiber.
The Highlands Hawks, the Land Conservancy of New Jersey’s birding team, had a most successful World Series of Birding “Big Day” on May 9. Not only did they identify 175 different species of birds within a 24-hour period, they placed fourth in the overall statewide competition! The team began at midnight at the Crystal Spring marshes in Sussex County, where it spotted a mourning dove and a long-eared owl. Members also spotted a very rare American bittern at Pochuck Creek marshes on the Appalachian Trail in Vernon. The bird, a stocky and well-camouflaged heron of dense reed beds, is difficult to see. Its far-carrying booming call is distinctive, but the bittern itself likes to keep under cover. Team captain Dennis Miranda was excited to report that “Hearing two whippoorwills on Hamburg Mountain for the first time in decades was an astonishing find!” Pictured are the Highlands Hawks members: Corinne Schall, Michael Schall, Miranda and Stephen Kloiber.
Courtesy Of The Land Conservancy Of New Jersey
Rose Teresi waits in her Weehoo iGo Pro Trailer Bike for her dad, Scott. The pair ride to Rose’s school where Scott drops her off before finishing his commute to Florham Park.  Rose turns 5 in July.
Rose Teresi waits in her Weehoo iGo Pro Trailer Bike for her dad, Scott. The pair ride to Rose’s school where Scott drops her off before finishing his commute to Florham Park. Rose turns 5 in July.
Courtesy Of Scott Teresi
Rose Teresi, 4 years old,  waits in her Weehoo iGo Pro Trailer Bike for her dad, Scott. The pair ride to Rose’s school where Scott drops her off before finishing his commute to Florham Park.
Rose Teresi, 4 years old, waits in her Weehoo iGo Pro Trailer Bike for her dad, Scott. The pair ride to Rose’s school where Scott drops her off before finishing his commute to Florham Park.
Courtesy Of Scott Teresi
A rainbow appeared on Friday, May 22 after a brief rain shower in Morristown.
A rainbow appeared on Friday, May 22 after a brief rain shower in Morristown.
Photo Courtesy Of Maureen Denman
Amy Curry (right) accepts a special proclamation noting The Giving Trees Gala from Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, New Jersey 27th Legislative District.
Amy Curry (right) accepts a special proclamation noting The Giving Trees Gala from Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, New Jersey 27th Legislative District.
Courtesy Of Pat Goodfriend
Parsippany Columbiettes 3680 celebrated their 60th anniversary with a luncheon at the Gourmet Café in Parsippany. Proprietor Matthew Pierone provided lunch and atmosphere for the event. The ladies in attendance represent the group’s non-profit organization dedicated to many charities and community activities.
Parsippany Columbiettes 3680 celebrated their 60th anniversary with a luncheon at the Gourmet Café in Parsippany. Proprietor Matthew Pierone provided lunch and atmosphere for the event. The ladies in attendance represent the group’s non-profit organization dedicated to many charities and community activities.
Courtesy Of The Parsippany Columbiettes 3680
Dean Cecile A. Feldman (left), Dean of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, presents Blair Sittmann, with her diploma.
Dean Cecile A. Feldman (left), Dean of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, presents Blair Sittmann, with her diploma.
Courtesy Of Blair Sittmann
After a season that saw him break the 1,000-point barrier at County College of Morris, Titans sophomore point guard Ryan Harris, of Randolph, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Basketball All-America Second Team. Harris finished the season averaging 25 points per game, tied for third in NJCAA Division II. For his efforts, he was also named to the Region XIX First Team and the All-Garden State Athletic Conference First Team. Harris currently stands third all-time on the CCM scoring list at 1,169 total points behind Derick Washington (1,257) and Peter Balfour (1,329). Earlier this season he became just the fifth player in Titans history to break the 1,000-point barrier after scoring 34 against Valley Forge on Feb. 5. The team honored Harris with a 1,000-point ball commemorating his accomplishment on Feb. 7, prior to their game against Harcum College.
After a season that saw him break the 1,000-point barrier at County College of Morris, Titans sophomore point guard Ryan Harris, of Randolph, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Basketball All-America Second Team. Harris finished the season averaging 25 points per game, tied for third in NJCAA Division II. For his efforts, he was also named to the Region XIX First Team and the All-Garden State Athletic Conference First Team. Harris currently stands third all-time on the CCM scoring list at 1,169 total points behind Derick Washington (1,257) and Peter Balfour (1,329). Earlier this season he became just the fifth player in Titans history to break the 1,000-point barrier after scoring 34 against Valley Forge on Feb. 5. The team honored Harris with a 1,000-point ball commemorating his accomplishment on Feb. 7, prior to their game against Harcum College.
Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
Emily La Iacona, the new executive director of Roots & Wings, in their Denville office.
Emily La Iacona, the new executive director of Roots & Wings, in their Denville office.
Courtesy Of Roots And Wings
A Roots and Wings volunteer.
A Roots and Wings volunteer.
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A Roots & Wings graduate gives a thumbs up after receiving his diploma.
A Roots & Wings graduate gives a thumbs up after receiving his diploma.
Courtesy Of Roots And Wings
courtesy of the Parsippany Columbiettes 3680.
courtesy of the Parsippany Columbiettes 3680.
Courtesy Of The Parsippany Columbiettes 3680
At the April 28 Morristown Town Council meeting, Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty, pictured with Mary Ann Motiuk of the Woman’s Club of Morristown, proclaimed May 2015 as Mental Health Month.
At the April 28 Morristown Town Council meeting, Mayor Timothy P. Dougherty, pictured with Mary Ann Motiuk of the Woman’s Club of Morristown, proclaimed May 2015 as Mental Health Month.
Courtesy Of Lannie Keenan
The five winners of the second annual Monk’s Home Improvements Service Scholarship were each awarded their $2,000 scholarship at the Monk’s Home Improvements headquarters in Morristown earlier this month. From left: Jennifer Bruckstein of Berkeley Heights, Trevor Monk, Samantha Snyder of Warren, Christopher Stone of Fanwood, Viviane Monk, Ryan Bonk of Mountainside, Isabella Monk, Ty Monk, Olivia Diaz-Saavedra of Chatham and John Monk.
The five winners of the second annual Monk’s Home Improvements Service Scholarship were each awarded their $2,000 scholarship at the Monk’s Home Improvements headquarters in Morristown earlier this month. From left: Jennifer Bruckstein of Berkeley Heights, Trevor Monk, Samantha Snyder of Warren, Christopher Stone of Fanwood, Viviane Monk, Ryan Bonk of Mountainside, Isabella Monk, Ty Monk, Olivia Diaz-Saavedra of Chatham and John Monk.
Courtesy Of Monk’s Home Improvements
Senior Services of the Chathams honored Chatham residents Terry Berry, Gordon Granger and Alice Lundt who were instrumental to the organization's success over the last 25 years at its 25th anniversary celebration in April. All three were part of more than 50 residents who advocated for the need to have services for senior citizens in town. Pictured (left to right) are: Terry Berry, Gordon Granger and Alice Lundt.
Senior Services of the Chathams honored Chatham residents Terry Berry, Gordon Granger and Alice Lundt who were instrumental to the organization's success over the last 25 years at its 25th anniversary celebration in April. All three were part of more than 50 residents who advocated for the need to have services for senior citizens in town. Pictured (left to right) are: Terry Berry, Gordon Granger and Alice Lundt.
Courtesy Of Senior Services Of Chatham
Alpha Kappa Kappa, the County College of Morris chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honor society, was honored with the Middle States Gold Award at the at the Middle States Regional Convention for the second consecutive year. The chapter was also honored again with a certificate for five-star chapter development achievement. Officers of the County College of Morris chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Alpha Kappa Kappa. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mariyam Chaudhry, secretary, of Budd Lake; Julia O'Shea, public relations, of Oak Ridge; Liezel Engelbrecht, vice president of scholarship, of Morristown; Angelique Onorati, president, of Mendham; and Renata Mauriz, vice president of leadership, Succasunna. Bottom, from left to right, Walter Yurcik, vice president of service, of Wharton; and Paul Caravaglia, vice president of fellowship, of Morristown.
Alpha Kappa Kappa, the County College of Morris chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honor society, was honored with the Middle States Gold Award at the at the Middle States Regional Convention for the second consecutive year. The chapter was also honored again with a certificate for five-star chapter development achievement. Officers of the County College of Morris chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Alpha Kappa Kappa. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mariyam Chaudhry, secretary, of Budd Lake; Julia O'Shea, public relations, of Oak Ridge; Liezel Engelbrecht, vice president of scholarship, of Morristown; Angelique Onorati, president, of Mendham; and Renata Mauriz, vice president of leadership, Succasunna. Bottom, from left to right, Walter Yurcik, vice president of service, of Wharton; and Paul Caravaglia, vice president of fellowship, of Morristown.
Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
Team Santiago Chiropractic of Parsippany raised nearly $3,000 for the Special Olympics of New Jersey Lincoln Tunnel Challenge.
Team Santiago Chiropractic of Parsippany raised nearly $3,000 for the Special Olympics of New Jersey Lincoln Tunnel Challenge.
Courtesy Of Santiago Chiropractic Associates
The 2015 Distinguished Student Leaders Award winners at the County College of Morris annual Campus Life Appreciation Dinner Dance. Pictured (Front row, from left to right) are: Benjamin Muller, Kleo Purbollari, Walter Yurcik, Joshua Pierce and Melissa Berardesco, Renata Mauriz, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati. Top row, left to right are: Chelsea Cattano, Michael Masino, Tyler Deverman, Renata Mauriz, Paul Caravaglia, and Don Phelps, associated director of Campus Life. Not pictured are fellow award winners David Davis, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati.
The 2015 Distinguished Student Leaders Award winners at the County College of Morris annual Campus Life Appreciation Dinner Dance. Pictured (Front row, from left to right) are: Benjamin Muller, Kleo Purbollari, Walter Yurcik, Joshua Pierce and Melissa Berardesco, Renata Mauriz, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati. Top row, left to right are: Chelsea Cattano, Michael Masino, Tyler Deverman, Renata Mauriz, Paul Caravaglia, and Don Phelps, associated director of Campus Life. Not pictured are fellow award winners David Davis, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati.
Courtesy Of Tom Molski
Mount Olive Township residents (from left) Karen Bilotti, Gina Costa and Dawn Masino, pictured from left to right, organized a Street Store to assist the efforts of Eva’s Village in Newark on May 2. The event, which provides resources for the homeless and poor, drew more than 200 shoppers, making it a huge success.
Mount Olive Township residents (from left) Karen Bilotti, Gina Costa and Dawn Masino, pictured from left to right, organized a Street Store to assist the efforts of Eva’s Village in Newark on May 2. The event, which provides resources for the homeless and poor, drew more than 200 shoppers, making it a huge success.
Kirsten Risko
In celebration of National Donate Life Month to promote awareness of life saving organ donation, NJ Sharing Network, Scouting Venture Crew 890, Team Liberty, the Morris County Multi Organ Transplant Group & Parsippany Mayor James Barberio all came together in April 6th to kick-off Parsippany's Donate Life Month activities which included a fundraising dinner at Gourmet Cafe and month-long display at the main branch of the Parsippany Public Library.
In celebration of National Donate Life Month to promote awareness of life saving organ donation, NJ Sharing Network, Scouting Venture Crew 890, Team Liberty, the Morris County Multi Organ Transplant Group & Parsippany Mayor James Barberio all came together in April 6th to kick-off Parsippany's Donate Life Month activities which included a fundraising dinner at Gourmet Cafe and month-long display at the main branch of the Parsippany Public Library.
Courtesy Of Nick Corrente
Kristen Jessen-Brown is all smiles as she waits for Fellowship Village residents to taste her chili at the Basking Ridge senior living community’s Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off.
Kristen Jessen-Brown is all smiles as she waits for Fellowship Village residents to taste her chili at the Basking Ridge senior living community’s Cinco de Mayo Chili Cook-Off.
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Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompasses 7 United Communities which include Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Parsippany, Randolph, Rockaway Borough and Township. Three of the seven towns have formed teams which include council members and the mayor. Pictured are the towns’ seven mayors with members of the team. Relay For Life of Central Morris County team.
Relay For Life of Central Morris County encompasses 7 United Communities which include Denville, Dover, Mt. Lakes, Parsippany, Randolph, Rockaway Borough and Township. Three of the seven towns have formed teams which include council members and the mayor. Pictured are the towns’ seven mayors with members of the team. Relay For Life of Central Morris County team.
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The Cedar Knolls Board of Fire Commissioners joined friends, colleagues and family in honoring James Craig Davidson, Chief of Department for the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 upon his retirement of twenty-five years of service within the Hanover Township Fire District No.3 at a ceremony and luncheon on April 26 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. Chief Davidson began his career in 1990 with the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 where he served in the capacity of Firefighter/Fire Inspector and steadily rose to the ranks of Fire Captain in 1996 and was appointed in 1997 as Chief of Department by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Hanover Township Fire District No. 3. Under Chief Davidson’s strong leadership, the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 was instrumental in providing excellent emergency care to the residents of Hanover Township and its surrounding mutual aid. The strength and steadfast commitment of Chief Davidson allowed the members of the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 / Cedar Knolls Fire Department to preserve and protect the lives and property of the residents within the community. Cedar Knolls Fire Company firefighter Craig Vagell, Jr. presents the American flag to Chief Davidson.
The Cedar Knolls Board of Fire Commissioners joined friends, colleagues and family in honoring James Craig Davidson, Chief of Department for the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 upon his retirement of twenty-five years of service within the Hanover Township Fire District No.3 at a ceremony and luncheon on April 26 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. Chief Davidson began his career in 1990 with the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 where he served in the capacity of Firefighter/Fire Inspector and steadily rose to the ranks of Fire Captain in 1996 and was appointed in 1997 as Chief of Department by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Hanover Township Fire District No. 3. Under Chief Davidson’s strong leadership, the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 was instrumental in providing excellent emergency care to the residents of Hanover Township and its surrounding mutual aid. The strength and steadfast commitment of Chief Davidson allowed the members of the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 / Cedar Knolls Fire Department to preserve and protect the lives and property of the residents within the community. Cedar Knolls Fire Company firefighter Craig Vagell, Jr. presents the American flag to Chief Davidson.
Courtesy Of John Graziano
Internationally renowned flutist Thomas Robertello performed pieces by Handel, Telemann, Bach and Debussy at the Convent of the Community of St. John Baptist (Episcopal) in Mendham as a fundraiser to help preserve their buildings and grounds which include a retreat house for people of all faiths and Daytop New Jersey - a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for teenagers. Pictured: Flutist Thomas Robertello (center) with is fourth grade music teacher (left) and Sister Margo Elizabeth, his flute teacher while he was in his teens.
Internationally renowned flutist Thomas Robertello performed pieces by Handel, Telemann, Bach and Debussy at the Convent of the Community of St. John Baptist (Episcopal) in Mendham as a fundraiser to help preserve their buildings and grounds which include a retreat house for people of all faiths and Daytop New Jersey - a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for teenagers. Pictured: Flutist Thomas Robertello (center) with is fourth grade music teacher (left) and Sister Margo Elizabeth, his flute teacher while he was in his teens.
Courtesy Of Sister Monica Clare, CSJB
Delbarton's T.J. Comizio celebrates a goal vs.Morristown Beard in the Morris County Tournament semifinal at Madison High. Delbarton won 16-9 going onto the finals vs Chatham. May 9, 2015. Madison, N.J.
Delbarton's T.J. Comizio celebrates a goal vs.Morristown Beard in the Morris County Tournament semifinal at Madison High. Delbarton won 16-9 going onto the finals vs Chatham. May 9, 2015. Madison, N.J.
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Pictured are Randolph YMCA Group Fitness instructor-volunteers. Kneeling (left to right) are: Janel Morrissy of Hopatcong, Jen Ungar of Randolph and Amy Hendricks of Hackettstown.Standing (left to right) are: Sonya Sanchez of Wharton, Tony Marro of Hackettstown, Bethany Bennett of Dover, Marit Halper of Randolph, Kathy Lamia of Randolph, Baiju Yang of Morristown, Denise Grushin of Randolph, Elizabeth Robinson of Succasunna, Diana Jacobsen of Randolph and Amy Rayner of Randolph.
Pictured are Randolph YMCA Group Fitness instructor-volunteers. Kneeling (left to right) are: Janel Morrissy of Hopatcong, Jen Ungar of Randolph and Amy Hendricks of Hackettstown.Standing (left to right) are: Sonya Sanchez of Wharton, Tony Marro of Hackettstown, Bethany Bennett of Dover, Marit Halper of Randolph, Kathy Lamia of Randolph, Baiju Yang of Morristown, Denise Grushin of Randolph, Elizabeth Robinson of Succasunna, Diana Jacobsen of Randolph and Amy Rayner of Randolph.
Courtesy Of The Randolph YMCA
The 2015 Distinguished Student Leaders Award winners at the County College of Morris annual Campus Life Appreciation Dinner Dance. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: Benjamin Muller, Kleo Purbollari, Walter Yurcik, Joshua Pierce, Melissa Berardesco, Renata Mauriz, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati. (Top row, left to right) are: Chelsea Cattano, Michael Masino, Tyler Deverman, Renata Mauriz, Paul Caravaglia, and Don Phelps, associated director of Campus Life. Not pictured are fellow award winners David Davis and Angelique Onorati.
The 2015 Distinguished Student Leaders Award winners at the County College of Morris annual Campus Life Appreciation Dinner Dance. Pictured (front row, left to right) are: Benjamin Muller, Kleo Purbollari, Walter Yurcik, Joshua Pierce, Melissa Berardesco, Renata Mauriz, Kelby Clark and Angelique Onorati. (Top row, left to right) are: Chelsea Cattano, Michael Masino, Tyler Deverman, Renata Mauriz, Paul Caravaglia, and Don Phelps, associated director of Campus Life. Not pictured are fellow award winners David Davis and Angelique Onorati.
Courtesy Of Tom Molski
Thirty-two members of the Thursday Morning Club gathered together to assemble 265 containers for Operation Cookie/Candy during March. The cookies and candies were packaged in plastic containers donated by ShopRite of Chatham Twp. and were delivered to delighted residents of Pine Acres in Madison, Cheshire Home in Florham Park, Garden Terrace in Chatham, King James in Chatham Township and Harmony House in Madison.

Pictured (from left to right) are: Home Life Chair, Susan Fleming, Janet Allocco, Peach Bolton, Marti Sullivan, Dorothy O’Connor.
Thirty-two members of the Thursday Morning Club gathered together to assemble 265 containers for Operation Cookie/Candy during March. The cookies and candies were packaged in plastic containers donated by ShopRite of Chatham Twp. and were delivered to delighted residents of Pine Acres in Madison, Cheshire Home in Florham Park, Garden Terrace in Chatham, King James in Chatham Township and Harmony House in Madison. Pictured (from left to right) are: Home Life Chair, Susan Fleming, Janet Allocco, Peach Bolton, Marti Sullivan, Dorothy O’Connor.
Courtesy Of Cyndy Tracy
Twelve County College of Morris students recently became the first to be inducted into the college’s new chapter of the National Communication Association’s community college honor society, Sigma Chi Eta. Stephanie Brady, of Long Valley; Krystina Cuozzo, of Landing; Tamara Curovic, of Morristown; Marina Distasi-Gray, of Kinnelon; Julia Filiberti, of Randolph; Alina Gilman, of Mount Arlington; Abigail Lengyel, of Wharton; Sandra Riano, of Dover; Victoria Saavedra, of Morristown; Luisa Salzar, of Randolph; Eva Stepanova, of Hackettstown; and Tayah Swedlund, of Mendham, were each welcomed into Sigma Chi Eta for displaying excellence in their study of communication. Pictured (left to right) are: Sigma Chi Eta officers Tayah Swedlund, secretary; Alina Gilman, president; Luisa Salazar, vice president; and Julia Filiberti, treasurer, at the honor society’s recent induction ceremony at CCM.
Twelve County College of Morris students recently became the first to be inducted into the college’s new chapter of the National Communication Association’s community college honor society, Sigma Chi Eta. Stephanie Brady, of Long Valley; Krystina Cuozzo, of Landing; Tamara Curovic, of Morristown; Marina Distasi-Gray, of Kinnelon; Julia Filiberti, of Randolph; Alina Gilman, of Mount Arlington; Abigail Lengyel, of Wharton; Sandra Riano, of Dover; Victoria Saavedra, of Morristown; Luisa Salzar, of Randolph; Eva Stepanova, of Hackettstown; and Tayah Swedlund, of Mendham, were each welcomed into Sigma Chi Eta for displaying excellence in their study of communication. Pictured (left to right) are: Sigma Chi Eta officers Tayah Swedlund, secretary; Alina Gilman, president; Luisa Salazar, vice president; and Julia Filiberti, treasurer, at the honor society’s recent induction ceremony at CCM.
Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
Pictured (from left to right) are: “The Youngtown Edition” adviser Russ Crespolini, Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Cattano, Managing Editor Derek Allen and Staff Writer Stephanie Brady celebrate the newspaper’s seven wins at the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association Awards on Saturday, April 11.
Pictured (from left to right) are: “The Youngtown Edition” adviser Russ Crespolini, Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Cattano, Managing Editor Derek Allen and Staff Writer Stephanie Brady celebrate the newspaper’s seven wins at the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association Awards on Saturday, April 11.
Courtesy Of County College Of Morris
Rebecca Katko, of Long Valley, and Nicholas Carlson, of Randolph, are the recipients of the 2015 Japanese Language and Culture Study Award granted by the New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese (NJATJ) at Seton Hall University. They were nominated by CCM Japanese Professor Ayako Morrell, for their commitment to learning Japanese language and culture. Pictured (left to right) are: Professor Ayako Morrell with her award-winning Japanese language students Rebecca Katko and Nicholas Carlson.
Rebecca Katko, of Long Valley, and Nicholas Carlson, of Randolph, are the recipients of the 2015 Japanese Language and Culture Study Award granted by the New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese (NJATJ) at Seton Hall University. They were nominated by CCM Japanese Professor Ayako Morrell, for their commitment to learning Japanese language and culture. Pictured (left to right) are: Professor Ayako Morrell with her award-winning Japanese language students Rebecca Katko and Nicholas Carlson.
Courtesy Of Talia Smith
Treasurer Rob Tweedus (left) and Recording Secretary Vincent Donofrio (right) honor Chief Davidson with a plaque. The Cedar Knolls Board of Fire Commissioners joined friends, colleagues and family in honoring James Craig Davidson, Chief of Department for the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 upon his retirement of twenty-five years of service within the Hanover Township Fire District No.3 at a ceremony and luncheon on April 26 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
Chief Davidson began his career in 1990 with the Hanover Township Fire District
Treasurer Rob Tweedus (left) and Recording Secretary Vincent Donofrio (right) honor Chief Davidson with a plaque. The Cedar Knolls Board of Fire Commissioners joined friends, colleagues and family in honoring James Craig Davidson, Chief of Department for the Hanover Township Fire District No. 3 upon his retirement of twenty-five years of service within the Hanover Township Fire District No.3 at a ceremony and luncheon on April 26 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. Chief Davidson began his career in 1990 with the Hanover Township Fire District
Courtesy Of John Graziano
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (far right) in his office with student artists from the County College of Morris who will display their artwork on his walls.

The display will be open to the public during business hours at Assemblyman Bucco's District Office at 1040, Route 10 West, Suite 104, Randolph for the next several weeks.
Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (far right) in his office with student artists from the County College of Morris who will display their artwork on his walls. The display will be open to the public during business hours at Assemblyman Bucco's District Office at 1040, Route 10 West, Suite 104, Randolph for the next several weeks.
Photo Courtesy Of Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco
Kristin Lewis of Mine Hill with Duke, a rescue dog. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center hosts their annual Canine Cotillion, an elegant evening to benefit homeless animals. Guests are welcome with or without a dog. Canines are welcome to attend but ties, tiaras, and tails are optional for dogs. The event was held at the Westin Governor Morris, Morristown, NJ. Friday, April 17, 2015. Special to NJ Press Media/Karen Mancinelli/Daily Record
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Kristin Lewis of Mine Hill with Duke, a rescue dog. St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center hosts their annual Canine Cotillion, an elegant evening to benefit homeless animals. Guests are welcome with or without a dog. Canines are welcome to attend but ties, tiaras, and tails are optional for dogs. The event was held at the Westin Governor Morris, Morristown, NJ. Friday, April 17, 2015. Special to NJ Press Media/Karen Mancinelli/Daily Record MOR 0418 Canine Cotillion
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BASKING RIDGE: Students at the Pingry School recently performed “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." 

First row: Julia Friend ’15 (Short Hills), Coby Harris ’15 (Plainfield), Sarah Beckmen ’15 (Summit), Katharine Matthias ’17 (Basking Ridge), Bridget Harrison ’15 (New Vernon), Ellie Harrison ’17 (New Vernon), Pingry drama teacher and director Stephanie Romankow (Gillette), TanTan Wang ’16 (Warren), Jessie McLaughlin ’17 (Maplewood), Amanda Celli ’17 (Florham Park), Fred Chang ’15 (Warren), Allie Verdesca ’18 (Mendham), and Sonali Mehta ’16 (Montville).

Second row: Taylor Dupree ’17 (Somerset), Raena LeBourne ’17 (Maplewood), Hannah Benton ’16 (Randolph), Isabella Zanobini ’16 (New Vernon), Caroline Terens ’16 (Scotch Plains), Justin Wang ’16 (Warren), Ursula Dedekind ’16 (Millburn), Victoria Castillo ’15 (Summit), EmmaClaire Marvin ’17 (Summit), Lauryn Rodney ’17 (Somerset), Franziska Sauer ’15 (Chester), Sean Fischer ’15 (Warren), and Megan Pan ’18 (Short Hills).

Third row: Nate Ballintyn ’15 (Summit), Tomas San Miguel ’15 (Madison), Danielle LeGrand ’16 (High Bridge), Aidan Zola ’16 (Washington), Connor Beard ’17 (Warren), David Rockoff ’15 (Far Hills), Taraja Arnold ’16 (Newark), Erin Dugan ’16 (Westfield), Jazmin Palmer ’16 (Lebanon), Taylor Dillon ’15 (Summit), Olivia Sartorius ’16 (Summit), James Robertson ’17 (Berkeley Heights), Paul Cooper ’16 (Morristown), Katherine Trejo ’17 (Newark), and Ricky Morash ’15 (Bernardsville).
BASKING RIDGE: Students at the Pingry School recently performed “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." First row: Julia Friend ’15 (Short Hills), Coby Harris ’15 (Plainfield), Sarah Beckmen ’15 (Summit), Katharine Matthias ’17 (Basking Ridge), Bridget Harrison ’15 (New Vernon), Ellie Harrison ’17 (New Vernon), Pingry drama teacher and director Stephanie Romankow (Gillette), TanTan Wang ’16 (Warren), Jessie McLaughlin ’17 (Maplewood), Amanda Celli ’17 (Florham Park), Fred Chang ’15 (Warren), Allie Verdesca ’18 (Mendham), and Sonali Mehta ’16 (Montville). Second row: Taylor Dupree ’17 (Somerset), Raena LeBourne ’17 (Maplewood), Hannah Benton ’16 (Randolph), Isabella Zanobini ’16 (New Vernon), Caroline Terens ’16 (Scotch Plains), Justin Wang ’16 (Warren), Ursula Dedekind ’16 (Millburn), Victoria Castillo ’15 (Summit), EmmaClaire Marvin ’17 (Summit), Lauryn Rodney ’17 (Somerset), Franziska Sauer ’15 (Chester), Sean Fischer ’15 (Warren), and Megan Pan ’18 (Short Hills). Third row: Nate Ballintyn ’15 (Summit), Tomas San Miguel ’15 (Madison), Danielle LeGrand ’16 (High Bridge), Aidan Zola ’16 (Washington), Connor Beard ’17 (Warren), David Rockoff ’15 (Far Hills), Taraja Arnold ’16 (Newark), Erin Dugan ’16 (Westfield), Jazmin Palmer ’16 (Lebanon), Taylor Dillon ’15 (Summit), Olivia Sartorius ’16 (Summit), James Robertson ’17 (Berkeley Heights), Paul Cooper ’16 (Morristown), Katherine Trejo ’17 (Newark), and Ricky Morash ’15 (Bernardsville).
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Pictured from left to right in the front row are Theresa Steele, Tara Robinson, Marie Robinson, and Event Chairman Roger Steele. In the back row are Councilman Tom Yeager, Robin Ghebreal, Kathy Machuga, Mayor Bill Chegwidden, and Councilman/Co-Chair Vince Binkoski.
Pictured from left to right in the front row are Theresa Steele, Tara Robinson, Marie Robinson, and Event Chairman Roger Steele. In the back row are Councilman Tom Yeager, Robin Ghebreal, Kathy Machuga, Mayor Bill Chegwidden, and Councilman/Co-Chair Vince Binkoski.
Courtesy Of Roger Steele
Dr. Judith Rowe Michaels, the winner of this year’s New Jersey Poets Prize. Michaels will be honored and will read her award-winning poem “Spring Rain” at the “Journal of New Jersey Poets” publication reception at County College of Morris on Tuesday, April 21.
Dr. Judith Rowe Michaels, the winner of this year’s New Jersey Poets Prize. Michaels will be honored and will read her award-winning poem “Spring Rain” at the “Journal of New Jersey Poets” publication reception at County College of Morris on Tuesday, April 21.
Courtesy Of Dr. Judith Rowe Michaels
Boy Scout Troop 156 of Flanders welcomed their newest Eagle Scout, Shane Jones, at the Mount Olive Senior Center on Sunday. Jones is a freshman at Mount Olive High School and is currently an assistant senior patrol leader in the Troop. For his Eagle Scout service project Shane built four outdoor cat houses for the Mount Olive Trap, Neuter, Release program. The TNR program traps feral cats around the township, has them neutered and then tries to get them adopted. If the cat can not be adopted then it is released back into the wild. The four cat houses were placed around the township where the cats can use them during inclement and harsh weather. Shane is pictured with one of the houses he built.
Boy Scout Troop 156 of Flanders welcomed their newest Eagle Scout, Shane Jones, at the Mount Olive Senior Center on Sunday. Jones is a freshman at Mount Olive High School and is currently an assistant senior patrol leader in the Troop. For his Eagle Scout service project Shane built four outdoor cat houses for the Mount Olive Trap, Neuter, Release program. The TNR program traps feral cats around the township, has them neutered and then tries to get them adopted. If the cat can not be adopted then it is released back into the wild. The four cat houses were placed around the township where the cats can use them during inclement and harsh weather. Shane is pictured with one of the houses he built.
Courtesy Of Archer Jones
The Madison Area YMCA is recognizing National Volunteer Month by encouraging individuals to seek ways to give back while honoring those who dedicate themselves to helping strengthen communities.
Volunteers can take an active role in many ways including tutoring, coaching a sports team, fundraising, helping at the Welcome Center or Kids Central and more.
Pictured are: Madison Area YMCA Volunteer & Organizational Advancement Coordinator Melissa DeSalvo (center) of Madison, with Y volunteers Lisbeth Garcia, 21, of Florham Park (on left) and Kelsey Neal, 16, of Madison.
The Madison Area YMCA is recognizing National Volunteer Month by encouraging individuals to seek ways to give back while honoring those who dedicate themselves to helping strengthen communities. Volunteers can take an active role in many ways including tutoring, coaching a sports team, fundraising, helping at the Welcome Center or Kids Central and more. Pictured are: Madison Area YMCA Volunteer & Organizational Advancement Coordinator Melissa DeSalvo (center) of Madison, with Y volunteers Lisbeth Garcia, 21, of Florham Park (on left) and Kelsey Neal, 16, of Madison.
Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Pack 62 from Sandshore Elementary School in Budd Lake helps Wounded Warriors.
Pack 62 from Sandshore Elementary School in Budd Lake helps Wounded Warriors.
Photo Courtesy Of Jenevieve D’Amico
Team members enjoying the day’s festivities at the Relay For Life.
Team members enjoying the day’s festivities at the Relay For Life.
Photo Courtesy Of American Cancer Society Inc.
At 2 p.m. April 19, several authors of the new book, “What is the Electric Car: 79 Reasons to Drive Electric,” will be at The Morristown & Morris Township Library for a question-and-answer session, followed by an electric car display in the library parking lot. “What is the Electric Car?” is a feature-length documentary and a new book about electric vehicles now arriving in showrooms. According to a press release from the library, the book and the documentary which said that both take an inside view of an industry expected to grow to over $200 billion in revenues over the next 15 years.
At 2 p.m. April 19, several authors of the new book, “What is the Electric Car: 79 Reasons to Drive Electric,” will be at The Morristown & Morris Township Library for a question-and-answer session, followed by an electric car display in the library parking lot. “What is the Electric Car?” is a feature-length documentary and a new book about electric vehicles now arriving in showrooms. According to a press release from the library, the book and the documentary which said that both take an inside view of an industry expected to grow to over $200 billion in revenues over the next 15 years.
Courtesy Of Morristown & Morris Township Library
L to R: Cathy Cerbo, Penny Radosin, Janet Reilly, Lois Preis White, Cathy Haney, Judi Chase from PCDCC, Diana Freidinger, Marilyn Marion, Mary, Mary Ann Coyne.
L to R: Cathy Cerbo, Penny Radosin, Janet Reilly, Lois Preis White, Cathy Haney, Judi Chase from PCDCC, Diana Freidinger, Marilyn Marion, Mary, Mary Ann Coyne.
Courtesy Michele McCormick
Twelve teams came out for a fun afternoon at the First Annual Downtown Madison Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 21.

Awards were presented in several categories including 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, Best Team Name, Most Team Spirit, Best Team Uniform and more.

Pictured are The Erezuma Family, who took first place at the First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt. Left to right: Craig, Kyler, 13, Connor, 11, and Catherine.

Pictured (from left to right) are: Craig, Kyler, 13, Connor, 11 and Catherine Erezuma, who took first place at the First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt.
Twelve teams came out for a fun afternoon at the First Annual Downtown Madison Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 21. Awards were presented in several categories including 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, Best Team Name, Most Team Spirit, Best Team Uniform and more. Pictured are The Erezuma Family, who took first place at the First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt. Left to right: Craig, Kyler, 13, Connor, 11, and Catherine. Pictured (from left to right) are: Craig, Kyler, 13, Connor, 11 and Catherine Erezuma, who took first place at the First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt.
Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Survivors carry the banner during the Survivor Lap during the Relay For Life.
Survivors carry the banner during the Survivor Lap during the Relay For Life.
Courtesy Of American Cancer Society, Inc.
Caregivers carry the banner as they take their lap at a Relay For Life.
Caregivers carry the banner as they take their lap at a Relay For Life.
Courtesy Of American Cancer Society, Inc.
Caregivers greet friends at the Relay For Life.
Caregivers greet friends at the Relay For Life.
Photo Courtesy Of American Cancer Society, Inc.
Volunteers sign up Relay For Life participants.
Volunteers sign up Relay For Life participants.
Courtesy Of American Cancer Society, Inc.
Pictured (from left): Hanover Wind Symphony performers Karen Cavaliere of Pompton Lakes, holding her English horn, at left, and an oboe; Carlyn Smith of Morristown, with her clarinet; and Lynn Grice of Maplewood, holding her oboe. Cavaliere will be one of the soloists at the Hanover Wind Symphony's upcoming "There's No Place Like Home" 30th anniversary Pearl Jubilee concert.
Pictured (from left): Hanover Wind Symphony performers Karen Cavaliere of Pompton Lakes, holding her English horn, at left, and an oboe; Carlyn Smith of Morristown, with her clarinet; and Lynn Grice of Maplewood, holding her oboe. Cavaliere will be one of the soloists at the Hanover Wind Symphony's upcoming "There's No Place Like Home" 30th anniversary Pearl Jubilee concert.
Courtesy Of Stella Hart Public Relations/Jen Costa
Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents celebrated Super Sunday with members of the FDU-Florham Devils, varsity players from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison.

Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility here for children and adults with medical complex developmental disabilities in Peapack. Matheny’s recreation therapy program provides students and patients with a variety of recreation opportunities and resources to improve their physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being.

Pictured: Matheny resident Yasin Reddick enjoys a visit with FDU defensive lineman Daryl Campbell of Old Bridge (left) and offensive lineman James Mattia of Livingston (right).
Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents celebrated Super Sunday with members of the FDU-Florham Devils, varsity players from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison. Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility here for children and adults with medical complex developmental disabilities in Peapack. Matheny’s recreation therapy program provides students and patients with a variety of recreation opportunities and resources to improve their physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. Pictured: Matheny resident Yasin Reddick enjoys a visit with FDU defensive lineman Daryl Campbell of Old Bridge (left) and offensive lineman James Mattia of Livingston (right).
Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Gift Basket co-chairs Betsy Lansberry and Susan Fleming, creative designer-Patty Driscoll and event chair Laurie Mindnich get ready for the Thursday Morning Club’s annual Spring Luncheon Benefit on Thursday, April 16.
Gift Basket co-chairs Betsy Lansberry and Susan Fleming, creative designer-Patty Driscoll and event chair Laurie Mindnich get ready for the Thursday Morning Club’s annual Spring Luncheon Benefit on Thursday, April 16.
Photo Courtesy Of The Thursday Morning Club
Woodmont Elementary School won the 2015 Montville Township Public Schools’ elementary Battle of the Books. Representing the Wildcats in the fifth grade district-wide competition were: Abby Seewald, Pratham Pilli, Mia Tartaglia, Alyssa Neff, Alyssa Troia, Michael Migliorino, and Sanjit Ravichandran.
Woodmont Elementary School won the 2015 Montville Township Public Schools’ elementary Battle of the Books. Representing the Wildcats in the fifth grade district-wide competition were: Abby Seewald, Pratham Pilli, Mia Tartaglia, Alyssa Neff, Alyssa Troia, Michael Migliorino, and Sanjit Ravichandran.
Courtesy Of Toni-Ann Raj
Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco with the Mountain Lakes High School Football Team in March on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly .
Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco with the Mountain Lakes High School Football Team in March on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly .
Courtesy Of Anthony M. Bucco.
Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco with the Mountain Lakes High School Football Team in March on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Deputy Assembly Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco with the Mountain Lakes High School Football Team in March on the floor of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Courtesy Of Anthony M. Bucco.
Rockaway residents (back row, from left) Cody Leisner, Brenna Lynch, Ashytn Grow, Michael Centi, Lilly Scalzo and (front row) Reece Grow, Leah Scalzo and Katie Carratura take a break from picking up trash along the banks of the Rockaway River in the borough during Potbelly's Riverside Cafe's 6th annual Rockaway River Spring Cleanup held on Saturday, March 28.
Rockaway residents (back row, from left) Cody Leisner, Brenna Lynch, Ashytn Grow, Michael Centi, Lilly Scalzo and (front row) Reece Grow, Leah Scalzo and Katie Carratura take a break from picking up trash along the banks of the Rockaway River in the borough during Potbelly's Riverside Cafe's 6th annual Rockaway River Spring Cleanup held on Saturday, March 28.
Courtesy Of Kate Lynch
Girl Scout Troop 721 consists of two Girl Scouts, Catherine and Katie. Catherine and Katie have been doing an ongoing pet food drive for the animals of the Randolph Animal Regional Shelter.

Katie, left, and Catherine inside the new Randolph Animal Shelter with the much-needed supplies for the many pets the shelter cares for. 

Way to go! Katie and Catherine this is so much appreciated and will help many stray and homeless pets that come to us for help and a new home.
Girl Scout Troop 721 consists of two Girl Scouts, Catherine and Katie. Catherine and Katie have been doing an ongoing pet food drive for the animals of the Randolph Animal Regional Shelter. Katie, left, and Catherine inside the new Randolph Animal Shelter with the much-needed supplies for the many pets the shelter cares for. Way to go! Katie and Catherine this is so much appreciated and will help many stray and homeless pets that come to us for help and a new home.
Courtesy Of The Friends Of The Randolph Animal Pound
Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents celebrated Super Bowl Sunday with members of the FDU-Florham Devils football team, varsity players from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison.
Pictured (left to right) are: FDU offensive line coach Matthew Lohrey, Matheny resident Jessica Evans and offensive lineman Dimi Artale of Middle Village, NY.
Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents celebrated Super Bowl Sunday with members of the FDU-Florham Devils football team, varsity players from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison. Pictured (left to right) are: FDU offensive line coach Matthew Lohrey, Matheny resident Jessica Evans and offensive lineman Dimi Artale of Middle Village, NY.
Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Literacy Volunteers of Morris County tutor Bob Falcone (right) works with student Iomara Estevez.
Literacy Volunteers of Morris County tutor Bob Falcone (right) works with student Iomara Estevez.
Courtesy Of The Literacy Volunteers Of Morris County
Literacy Volunteers of Morris County tutor Bob Falcone (right) works with student Iomara Estevez.
Literacy Volunteers of Morris County tutor Bob Falcone (right) works with student Iomara Estevez.
Courtesy Of The Literacy Volunteers Of Morris County
The Seeing Eye’s Morris County 4-H Puppy Tails Club will bring six puppies on the Centenary College campus to greet students before they enter the dining hall for lunch every Tuesday. Pictured (from left to right) with their Seeing Eye puppies are volunteers Henry Kabis with Mocha, Linda Kabis with Colette, Sue Tagliaferro with Paula, Mary Ann Mcintyre with Halo, Barbara Chimel with Falco and Jennifer Kaufmann with Starlet.
The Seeing Eye’s Morris County 4-H Puppy Tails Club will bring six puppies on the Centenary College campus to greet students before they enter the dining hall for lunch every Tuesday. Pictured (from left to right) with their Seeing Eye puppies are volunteers Henry Kabis with Mocha, Linda Kabis with Colette, Sue Tagliaferro with Paula, Mary Ann Mcintyre with Halo, Barbara Chimel with Falco and Jennifer Kaufmann with Starlet.
Courtesy Of Centenary College
During February, Venturing Crew 276 of Byram hosted a skills instruction event for the Cub Scouts of Pack 180 of Branchville. The Crew members taught the Cub Scouts skills that helped the younger scouts in their rank advancements. It was the second event that the Venture Crew had done with Pack 180. The event was split into stations which were run by teams of Crew members. Each team taught a specific skill to the Cub Scouts. At each station, the Crew members demonstrated the skills to the Cub Scouts. Then it was the younger Scouts’ turn to demonstrate their newfound knowledge for the Crew members. The skills taught were first aid for cold-weather related conditions, orienteering skills with map and compass, cold weather safety, and first aid carries and splints. Pictured: Crew President Chris Rozek and Crew member Bradford Van Orden teach Cub Scouts a variety of knots.
During February, Venturing Crew 276 of Byram hosted a skills instruction event for the Cub Scouts of Pack 180 of Branchville. The Crew members taught the Cub Scouts skills that helped the younger scouts in their rank advancements. It was the second event that the Venture Crew had done with Pack 180. The event was split into stations which were run by teams of Crew members. Each team taught a specific skill to the Cub Scouts. At each station, the Crew members demonstrated the skills to the Cub Scouts. Then it was the younger Scouts’ turn to demonstrate their newfound knowledge for the Crew members. The skills taught were first aid for cold-weather related conditions, orienteering skills with map and compass, cold weather safety, and first aid carries and splints. Pictured: Crew President Chris Rozek and Crew member Bradford Van Orden teach Cub Scouts a variety of knots.
Courtesy Of Stephen Rozek
FDU’s Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning Instructor Judith Israel speaking to the class at the “Experiencing Downton Abbey” course.
FDU’s Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning Instructor Judith Israel speaking to the class at the “Experiencing Downton Abbey” course.
Courtesy Of Judith Israel
Members of the winning Knicks team in Randolph’s 11th and 12th grade recreational basketball league, from left to right, are James Bertelle, Mateo Panizza, Corey Basciano, Jonny Sporn, George Zach, Evan Dziedzic, Chris Madia, Peter Huber and Logan Schneider. (Not pictured: Zachary Shuster.)
Members of the winning Knicks team in Randolph’s 11th and 12th grade recreational basketball league, from left to right, are James Bertelle, Mateo Panizza, Corey Basciano, Jonny Sporn, George Zach, Evan Dziedzic, Chris Madia, Peter Huber and Logan Schneider. (Not pictured: Zachary Shuster.)
Photo Courtesy Of Kelly Huber
Faina and Edward Shapiro are sponsoring the “My Mom Shines Like a Diamond” Mother’s Day Essay Contest through their family-owned business, Diamond Dream Fine Jewelers.
Faina and Edward Shapiro are sponsoring the “My Mom Shines Like a Diamond” Mother’s Day Essay Contest through their family-owned business, Diamond Dream Fine Jewelers.
Courtesy Of Diamond Dream Fine Jewelers
The Mendham Westmont Montessori School’s Kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school. To mark the occasion, each child brought in canned goods and other food items, with the goal of collecting 100 items to donate to the Chester Food Pantry. The children surpassed their goal, collecting 123 items.

Supporting the Chester Food Pantry since 2012, each month one class takes responsibility for collecting food items. The Kindergarten class also marked the date by bringing in personal collections of 100 items, and participating in 100 day activities.

Pictured (left to right) are: Genevieve Bujtas, Kate Vo, Noah Littman, Valentina Culnen, Kayleigh Luing, Kathleen Whitmore, Johnny Gefaell, Dominic Watson, Alexandra Klausmann, Conor Cavanaugh, Aditi Chilukuri and Rafe Dickens.
The Mendham Westmont Montessori School’s Kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school. To mark the occasion, each child brought in canned goods and other food items, with the goal of collecting 100 items to donate to the Chester Food Pantry. The children surpassed their goal, collecting 123 items. Supporting the Chester Food Pantry since 2012, each month one class takes responsibility for collecting food items. The Kindergarten class also marked the date by bringing in personal collections of 100 items, and participating in 100 day activities. Pictured (left to right) are: Genevieve Bujtas, Kate Vo, Noah Littman, Valentina Culnen, Kayleigh Luing, Kathleen Whitmore, Johnny Gefaell, Dominic Watson, Alexandra Klausmann, Conor Cavanaugh, Aditi Chilukuri and Rafe Dickens.
Courtesy Of Melanie Thiesse
Neona Wong, 13, and her teacher Joanne Hirsch.
Neona Wong, 13, and her teacher Joanne Hirsch.
Photo Courtesy Of Joanne Hirsch
Ammer Soliman, a student at Parsippany Hills High School, was elected New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America State President during the New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America’s 55th annual State Leadership Conference in February. 

Soliman, the current state secretary, was elected the new state president to preside over the state chapter with 7,591 members. He will represent New Jersey FBLA on the national level along with his local chapter adviser, Ahmed Kandil, who won Outstanding local chapter for the first time in Parsippany Hills High School’s history. 

Soliman and Kandil, a business teacher at Parsippany Hills, will be representing not only their school at the National Leadership Conference with over 10,000 attendees, but also, Morris County, and the State of New Jersey. This is among the first time in history that the state president, along with their local chapter adviser, will represent New Jersey at the national level.
Ammer Soliman, a student at Parsippany Hills High School, was elected New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America State President during the New Jersey Future Business Leaders of America’s 55th annual State Leadership Conference in February. Soliman, the current state secretary, was elected the new state president to preside over the state chapter with 7,591 members. He will represent New Jersey FBLA on the national level along with his local chapter adviser, Ahmed Kandil, who won Outstanding local chapter for the first time in Parsippany Hills High School’s history. Soliman and Kandil, a business teacher at Parsippany Hills, will be representing not only their school at the National Leadership Conference with over 10,000 attendees, but also, Morris County, and the State of New Jersey. This is among the first time in history that the state president, along with their local chapter adviser, will represent New Jersey at the national level.
Courtesy Of New Jersey Future Business Leaders Of America
The Men’s Club at Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville donated more than 200 cans of soup and paper products for the Denville Food Pantry during the Souper Bowl Food Drive. Men’s Club representatives (left to right) are: Pat Whalen, Doug Brett and Jim Van Blarcom.
The Men’s Club at Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville donated more than 200 cans of soup and paper products for the Denville Food Pantry during the Souper Bowl Food Drive. Men’s Club representatives (left to right) are: Pat Whalen, Doug Brett and Jim Van Blarcom.
Courtesy Of Saint Francis Residential Community
On Feb. 22, students from the chess club of Randolph Middle School attended the NJ Junior High Champion Chess Tournament at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Pictured (in center, left to right) are: Brian Dannhardt, Goutham Vijayanand and Patrick Pryor .
On Feb. 22, students from the chess club of Randolph Middle School attended the NJ Junior High Champion Chess Tournament at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Pictured (in center, left to right) are: Brian Dannhardt, Goutham Vijayanand and Patrick Pryor .
Courtesy Of Jim Pryor
The following sixth-grade students will participate in the The Region 1 (North Jersey) Elementary Honors Band. Pictured left to right are Milagro Segura (clarinet), Alyssa Alverez (saxophone), Abigail Dietz (clarinet) Shannon O’Sullivan (clarinet), and Henry Goodnick (snare drum).
The following sixth-grade students will participate in the The Region 1 (North Jersey) Elementary Honors Band. Pictured left to right are Milagro Segura (clarinet), Alyssa Alverez (saxophone), Abigail Dietz (clarinet) Shannon O’Sullivan (clarinet), and Henry Goodnick (snare drum).
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The following students were awarded grade-level certificates as winners in the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest at St. Therese School. Pictured from left to right in the top row are Abigail Hopkins, Edward LaRosa, Isabela Aranda; in the middle row are Emily Varhaul, Ellie Kaelin, Anabelle Ortiz; in the front row are Paulina Zamora, Melanie Rose Mydosh, Alexa Yudoff.
The following students were awarded grade-level certificates as winners in the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest at St. Therese School. Pictured from left to right in the top row are Abigail Hopkins, Edward LaRosa, Isabela Aranda; in the middle row are Emily Varhaul, Ellie Kaelin, Anabelle Ortiz; in the front row are Paulina Zamora, Melanie Rose Mydosh, Alexa Yudoff.
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Ben Halpern is a New Jersey Geo Bee semifinalist. Ben is a Montville resident in the fourth grade.
Ben Halpern is a New Jersey Geo Bee semifinalist. Ben is a Montville resident in the fourth grade.
Photo Courtesy Of William Mason Elementary School.
Angelique Onorati, a student at County College of Morris, has been named a 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar.
Angelique Onorati, a student at County College of Morris, has been named a 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar.
Courtesy Of Rick Burchfield
Montville Township High School senior Shweta Vazhappilly was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. School Counselor Kim Garcia-Cunha and Principal Douglas Sanford nominated her.
Montville Township High School senior Shweta Vazhappilly was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. School Counselor Kim Garcia-Cunha and Principal Douglas Sanford nominated her.
Photo Courtesy Of Sue Marinello
Author Ben Colao (right), with his book illustrator George Csatlos at a book signing.
Author Ben Colao (right), with his book illustrator George Csatlos at a book signing.
Courtesy Of DanaLynn Colao
Madison fourth grader Ben Colao is selling books he wrote to raise money to help the homeless of Morris County.
Madison fourth grader Ben Colao is selling books he wrote to raise money to help the homeless of Morris County.
Courtesy Of DanaLynn Colao
With Scout Master Ken Lareau (left) looking on, Senior Patrol Leader Michael Cafero presents Boy Scout Troop 50s charter to Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 7333 Past Post Commander Bob Brembs.
With Scout Master Ken Lareau (left) looking on, Senior Patrol Leader Michael Cafero presents Boy Scout Troop 50s charter to Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 7333 Past Post Commander Bob Brembs.
Courtesy Jack Sassaman
Scouts in Wharton collected food for a local food bank at ShopRite. From left to right are Teddy Martin, Assistant Scout Master M. Gonzalez, Kyle Beyrent, Javier Gonzalez, Jared Redington, A. Gonzalez, Assistant Scout Master T. Beyrent, Assistant Scout Master P. Gallagher, Angel Gonzalez.
Scouts in Wharton collected food for a local food bank at ShopRite. From left to right are Teddy Martin, Assistant Scout Master M. Gonzalez, Kyle Beyrent, Javier Gonzalez, Jared Redington, A. Gonzalez, Assistant Scout Master T. Beyrent, Assistant Scout Master P. Gallagher, Angel Gonzalez.
Photo Courtesy Of M. Ryan
Madison Area YMCA cycle instructors will lead Cycle for a Cause on March 29.
Pictured (from left to right) are: Ashley Hodge, left, of Chatham, Carey Ahsler of Morristown and Karen Tom of Madison.
Madison Area YMCA cycle instructors will lead Cycle for a Cause on March 29. Pictured (from left to right) are: Ashley Hodge, left, of Chatham, Carey Ahsler of Morristown and Karen Tom of Madison.
Photo Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Chef and owner of The Gourmet Cafe, Matthew Pierone (back right) with his staff  (l-r) Joe Follo, Danielle Diessner and Denise Diessner at his restaurant in Parsippany, NJ, on Friday, February 27, 2015.
Chef and owner of The Gourmet Cafe, Matthew Pierone (back right) with his staff (l-r) Joe Follo, Danielle Diessner and Denise Diessner at his restaurant in Parsippany, NJ, on Friday, February 27, 2015.
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Saint Clare’s Hospital celebrated achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a special event when employees gathered at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Denville to listen to a presentation by motivational speaker Dr. Story Musgrave, a NASA astronaut for more than 30 years. Saint Clare’s nurses received their Pathway to Excellence pins during the celebration. In addition, the coveted Pathway to Excellence award was presented to Saint Clare’s Chief Nursing Officer Debbie Regen by Saint Clare’s President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie D. Hirsch. The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Saint Clare’s Hospital and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

Pictured (left to right) are: NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave (center) celebrated the Pathway to Excellence designation with Chief Nursing Officer Debbie Regen (in black, to the right of Dr. Musgrave). Also pictured are members of the Pathway to Excellence Committee at Saint Clare’s.
Saint Clare’s Hospital celebrated achieving the Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with a special event when employees gathered at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Denville to listen to a presentation by motivational speaker Dr. Story Musgrave, a NASA astronaut for more than 30 years. Saint Clare’s nurses received their Pathway to Excellence pins during the celebration. In addition, the coveted Pathway to Excellence award was presented to Saint Clare’s Chief Nursing Officer Debbie Regen by Saint Clare’s President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie D. Hirsch. The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Saint Clare’s Hospital and identifies it as one of the best places to work. Pictured (left to right) are: NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave (center) celebrated the Pathway to Excellence designation with Chief Nursing Officer Debbie Regen (in black, to the right of Dr. Musgrave). Also pictured are members of the Pathway to Excellence Committee at Saint Clare’s.
Photo Courtesy Of Saint Clare’s Hospital
County College of Morris point guard Ryan Harris.
County College of Morris point guard Ryan Harris.
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Brady Garb, 11, a sixth-grader at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville, has been honored for his volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Cedar Hill School Principal Michael Rah presented Brady with an award certificate.
Brady Garb, 11, a sixth-grader at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville, has been honored for his volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Cedar Hill School Principal Michael Rah presented Brady with an award certificate.
Photo Courtesy Of Mike Brady
For the fourth consecutive year, Matheny Medical and Educational Center held a “Mardi Gras With Matheny” celebration. The event included a gumbo cook-off, Mardi Gras beads and a mask auction with masks made by the Matheny staff and students. Pictured are some of the Matheny mask makers (clockwise, from left): Donna Sykes Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry clinic manager and a resident of Whippany; Haeree Park, Arts Access project and event coordinator, a resident of Flemington; Eileen Murray of Morris Plains, Arts Access director; Burt Brooks of Millburn, Arts Access performing arts coordinator; and Jodi Miguel of Basking Ridge, adult services instructor.
For the fourth consecutive year, Matheny Medical and Educational Center held a “Mardi Gras With Matheny” celebration. The event included a gumbo cook-off, Mardi Gras beads and a mask auction with masks made by the Matheny staff and students. Pictured are some of the Matheny mask makers (clockwise, from left): Donna Sykes Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry clinic manager and a resident of Whippany; Haeree Park, Arts Access project and event coordinator, a resident of Flemington; Eileen Murray of Morris Plains, Arts Access director; Burt Brooks of Millburn, Arts Access performing arts coordinator; and Jodi Miguel of Basking Ridge, adult services instructor.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Area 3 Special Olympics treasurer and event coordinator Frank Shapiro (left) awardspresents the Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer of the Year for 2013-2014 to Mount Olive’s Ed Ruf (right) during a ceremony at the Hilton in New Brunswick last November.
Area 3 Special Olympics treasurer and event coordinator Frank Shapiro (left) awardspresents the Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer of the Year for 2013-2014 to Mount Olive’s Ed Ruf (right) during a ceremony at the Hilton in New Brunswick last November.
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Ed Ruf, the Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer of the Year for 2013-2014.
Ed Ruf, the Special Olympics New Jersey Volunteer of the Year for 2013-2014.
Photo Courtesy Of Ed Ruf
For the fourth consecutive year, Matheny Medical and Educational Center held a “Mardi Gras With Matheny” celebration. The event included a gumbo cook-off, Mardi Gras beads and a mask auction with masks made by the Matheny staff and students.

Pictured are some of the Matheny mask makers (clockwise, from left): Donna Sykes Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry clinic manager and a resident of Whippany; Haeree Park, Arts Access project and event coordinator, a resident of Flemington; Eileen Murray of Morris Plains, Arts Access director; Burt Brooks of Millburn, Arts Access performing arts coordinator; and Jodi Miguel of Basking Ridge, adult services instructor.
For the fourth consecutive year, Matheny Medical and Educational Center held a “Mardi Gras With Matheny” celebration. The event included a gumbo cook-off, Mardi Gras beads and a mask auction with masks made by the Matheny staff and students. Pictured are some of the Matheny mask makers (clockwise, from left): Donna Sykes Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry clinic manager and a resident of Whippany; Haeree Park, Arts Access project and event coordinator, a resident of Flemington; Eileen Murray of Morris Plains, Arts Access director; Burt Brooks of Millburn, Arts Access performing arts coordinator; and Jodi Miguel of Basking Ridge, adult services instructor.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Morris Plains resident Nathaniel Wechsler was recently sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by The Honorable Catherine I. Enright, Presiding Family Court Judge of the Morris/Sussex Vicinage. 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 and neglect. Additional volunteers sworn in that day included Aviva Arnuk (Chatham), Michael Dean (Chatham), Ann Stachenfeld (Chatham), Kim Arthur (Madison), Mary Beth Cooney (Madison), Michael Dean (Chatham), Ralph D’Aries (Wantage), Jospeph Dunn (West Caldwell), Stephen Dunn (Rockaway), Doren Greene (Mountain Lakes), and Patricia MacKenzie (Lake Hiawatha).
Morris Plains resident Nathaniel Wechsler was recently sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by The Honorable Catherine I. Enright, Presiding Family Court Judge of the Morris/Sussex Vicinage. 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 and neglect. Additional volunteers sworn in that day included Aviva Arnuk (Chatham), Michael Dean (Chatham), Ann Stachenfeld (Chatham), Kim Arthur (Madison), Mary Beth Cooney (Madison), Michael Dean (Chatham), Ralph D’Aries (Wantage), Jospeph Dunn (West Caldwell), Stephen Dunn (Rockaway), Doren Greene (Mountain Lakes), and Patricia MacKenzie (Lake Hiawatha).
Photo Courtesy Of CASA
Employees from Louis Berger’s Morristown Headquarters lend a hand for a few volunteering projects benefitting the local community as part of the company’s 60 deeds for 60 years challenge (conceived as a capstone to the company’s 60th anniversary). Louis Berger employees in Morristown participated in the National Wear Red Day and donated to the American Heart Disease Association. Overall, six projects were performed over the course of the year. Globally, the goal was to showcase at least 60 of employees’ good deeds and charitable activities from across the globe.
Employees from Louis Berger’s Morristown Headquarters lend a hand for a few volunteering projects benefitting the local community as part of the company’s 60 deeds for 60 years challenge (conceived as a capstone to the company’s 60th anniversary). Louis Berger employees in Morristown participated in the National Wear Red Day and donated to the American Heart Disease Association. Overall, six projects were performed over the course of the year. Globally, the goal was to showcase at least 60 of employees’ good deeds and charitable activities from across the globe.
Courtesy Of Louis Berger
Matthew Kovacs, the After School Program Coordinator at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA and a Living Our Cause Champion in the organization, has expanded his responsibilities to include Community Mental Health Initiative Coordinator for the Y’s new Community Mental Health Initiative. Most recently, Kovacs was certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, and will deliver mental health training to staff throughout the Madison Area YMCA, neighboring Ys and the community.
Matthew Kovacs, the After School Program Coordinator at the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center of the Madison Area YMCA and a Living Our Cause Champion in the organization, has expanded his responsibilities to include Community Mental Health Initiative Coordinator for the Y’s new Community Mental Health Initiative. Most recently, Kovacs was certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, and will deliver mental health training to staff throughout the Madison Area YMCA, neighboring Ys and the community.
Photo Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty presented the Assumption School with a town proclamation to recognize the school’s coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award given by the United States Department of Education last fall. The Assumption School in Morristown was chosen for its overall academic excellence.

Pictured (left to right) are: Monsignor John E. Hart, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sister Merris Larkin, Assumption School Principal; Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty with school students in the background.
Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty presented the Assumption School with a town proclamation to recognize the school’s coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award given by the United States Department of Education last fall. The Assumption School in Morristown was chosen for its overall academic excellence. Pictured (left to right) are: Monsignor John E. Hart, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sister Merris Larkin, Assumption School Principal; Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty with school students in the background.
Photo Courtesy Of The Assumption School
Members of National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, gathered recently for a fundraising theater outing to see the Gershwin musical "Nice Work If You Can Get It," at the Community Theatre in Morristown.
Members of National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section, gathered recently for a fundraising theater outing to see the Gershwin musical "Nice Work If You Can Get It," at the Community Theatre in Morristown.
Photo Courtesy Of Stella Hart Public Relations
Andrea and Steve Sussman, owners of Home Instead Senior Care.
Andrea and Steve Sussman, owners of Home Instead Senior Care.
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On Thursday Jan. 22, the Thursday Morning Club of Madison held its annual scholarship fundraising event, awarding scholarships to Caroline Kranefuss of Madison High School and Karol Pierre of Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth. Kranefuss received the “HOBY” the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership award and Pierre received the GCI, the Girls’ Career Institute award. Pictured (left to right) are: Sr. Donna Jo Repetti, Guidance Director, Benedictine Academy; Mrs. Marie Bienaise, Mother of Karol Pierre,; Karol Pierre, GCI recipient, BA; Eileen Ryan, TMC Education Chair; Caroline Kranefuss, HOBY recipient, MHS; Mrs. Ellen Kranefuss, mother of Caroline; Olivia Kranefuss, sister of Caroline and Brett Levine, Guidance Director, Madison High School. Missing is Mrs. Rosemary Anderson, Director of Development, BA.
On Thursday Jan. 22, the Thursday Morning Club of Madison held its annual scholarship fundraising event, awarding scholarships to Caroline Kranefuss of Madison High School and Karol Pierre of Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth. Kranefuss received the “HOBY” the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership award and Pierre received the GCI, the Girls’ Career Institute award. Pictured (left to right) are: Sr. Donna Jo Repetti, Guidance Director, Benedictine Academy; Mrs. Marie Bienaise, Mother of Karol Pierre,; Karol Pierre, GCI recipient, BA; Eileen Ryan, TMC Education Chair; Caroline Kranefuss, HOBY recipient, MHS; Mrs. Ellen Kranefuss, mother of Caroline; Olivia Kranefuss, sister of Caroline and Brett Levine, Guidance Director, Madison High School. Missing is Mrs. Rosemary Anderson, Director of Development, BA.
Photo Courtesy Of The Thursday Morning Club
Louis Berger's Morristown office collected more than 50 children’s gifts to benefit Morristown’s branch of the Salvation Army’s “Angel Tree” toy and gift-giving program. The toys and gifts collected went to needy families from the Morristown area.
Louis Berger's Morristown office collected more than 50 children’s gifts to benefit Morristown’s branch of the Salvation Army’s “Angel Tree” toy and gift-giving program. The toys and gifts collected went to needy families from the Morristown area.
Photo Courtesy Of Louis Berger
Members of Girl Scout Troop 94519 from Randolph delivered donations to the new facility at the Randolph Animal Pound.
Members of Girl Scout Troop 94519 from Randolph delivered donations to the new facility at the Randolph Animal Pound.
Courtesy Of The Friends Of The Randolph Animal Pound
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills recently conducted a drive to collect new bras to donate to the clients serviced by Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County. JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of abuse, who are often forced to leave their homes with only the clothing they are wearing. The Woman’s Club collected 26 new bras from their members and friends. This Mardi Bras Collection, conducted during the Mardi Gras season, is a project of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Courtesy of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Pictured are Cathy Haney (Chairman for Domestic Violence Awareness) and Marilyn Marion (Club President).
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills recently conducted a drive to collect new bras to donate to the clients serviced by Jersey Battered Women’s Service of Morris County. JBWS provides a safe house and transitional living accommodations for victims of abuse, who are often forced to leave their homes with only the clothing they are wearing. The Woman’s Club collected 26 new bras from their members and friends. This Mardi Bras Collection, conducted during the Mardi Gras season, is a project of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Courtesy of Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills. Pictured are Cathy Haney (Chairman for Domestic Violence Awareness) and Marilyn Marion (Club President).
Courtesy Of Woman’s Club Of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Florham Park’s Gianna Parlavecchio, a senior at Hanover Park High School, signs a letter of intent to attend Indiana University of Pa. for girls soccer. With her are her mother, Cindy Parlavecchio, and father, MarcParlavecchio.
Florham Park’s Gianna Parlavecchio, a senior at Hanover Park High School, signs a letter of intent to attend Indiana University of Pa. for girls soccer. With her are her mother, Cindy Parlavecchio, and father, MarcParlavecchio.
Photo Courtesy Of Hanover Park High School
The Madison Area YMCA kicked off its 2015 Annual Campaign to the community at the Y’s Family Center. Celebrating are (from left): Georgeanne Limbach, Larissa Wilson, Diane Mann, Tony DiMieri, David Luber, Councilman Benjamin Wolkowitz and Magali Wardle.
The Madison Area YMCA kicked off its 2015 Annual Campaign to the community at the Y’s Family Center. Celebrating are (from left): Georgeanne Limbach, Larissa Wilson, Diane Mann, Tony DiMieri, David Luber, Councilman Benjamin Wolkowitz and Magali Wardle.
Courtesy Of The Madison Area YMCA
Anne Matlack, music director at Grace Church in Madison, will lead lunchtime organ meditations throughout Lent.
Anne Matlack, music director at Grace Church in Madison, will lead lunchtime organ meditations throughout Lent.
Courtesy Of Grace Church, Madison
Alexis Williams, of Chatham, was recently selected to be a Scholastic News Kid Reporter.
Alexis Williams, of Chatham, was recently selected to be a Scholastic News Kid Reporter.
Courtesy Of Scholastic
Alstede Farms contributed 12,013 pounds of its own homegrown, local produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry serving Morris County during the 2014 growing season. In addition to its regular support of the Pantry. Alstede Farms offered its Highlands Harvest CSA members the option of donating any shares they were unable to pick up due to vacation plans or other changes in schedules throughout the season. Pictured is CSA Administrator Patricia Cirell helping to load some of Alstede Farms  produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry serving Morris County during the 2014 growing season.
Alstede Farms contributed 12,013 pounds of its own homegrown, local produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry serving Morris County during the 2014 growing season. In addition to its regular support of the Pantry. Alstede Farms offered its Highlands Harvest CSA members the option of donating any shares they were unable to pick up due to vacation plans or other changes in schedules throughout the season. Pictured is CSA Administrator Patricia Cirell helping to load some of Alstede Farms produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry serving Morris County during the 2014 growing season.
Courtesy Of Alstede Farms
A group of Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents served as honorary captains at the January 22nd Grade School League wrestling match between the Long Valley Middle School and Watchung Hills Middle School. Long Valley defeated Watchung Hills, 46-42, and the impetus to win might have been indirectly provided by the visitors from Matheny.

Pictured are the Long Valley Middle School wrestlers with honorary captains, Shane Szott, left, and Jameir Warren-Treadwell.
A group of Matheny Medical and Educational Center residents served as honorary captains at the January 22nd Grade School League wrestling match between the Long Valley Middle School and Watchung Hills Middle School. Long Valley defeated Watchung Hills, 46-42, and the impetus to win might have been indirectly provided by the visitors from Matheny. Pictured are the Long Valley Middle School wrestlers with honorary captains, Shane Szott, left, and Jameir Warren-Treadwell.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Larry Ripley, left, District Governor of Rotary District 7470 was surprised at the Morris Plains Rotary Club Friday morning meeting. Mayor Frank Druetzler presented him with the Morris Plains Community Service Award. Ripley has been involved in many, many community service projects including the resurrection of the blood bank program, working on many committees and boards in town and emceeing the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Larry Ripley, left, District Governor of Rotary District 7470 was surprised at the Morris Plains Rotary Club Friday morning meeting. Mayor Frank Druetzler presented him with the Morris Plains Community Service Award. Ripley has been involved in many, many community service projects including the resurrection of the blood bank program, working on many committees and boards in town and emceeing the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Photo Courtesy Of The Morris Plains Rotary Club
Korla Marie King received the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for having more than 100 hours of volunteer work in one calendar year. She also received a proclamation from the mayor of Parsippany and a key to the city.
Korla Marie King received the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for having more than 100 hours of volunteer work in one calendar year. She also received a proclamation from the mayor of Parsippany and a key to the city.
Photo Courtesy Of Dawn M. Graham
Shown left to right are Whippany Park High School students Emily Kwon, Jim Tang, Emily Hughes, Ryan Kim and Kenny Wang.
Shown left to right are Whippany Park High School students Emily Kwon, Jim Tang, Emily Hughes, Ryan Kim and Kenny Wang.
Courtesy Of Jenny Chciuk
Hygienist Michelle Bratman of Randolph with patient Lillian Pragier of Hopatcong.
Hygienist Michelle Bratman of Randolph with patient Lillian Pragier of Hopatcong.
Photo Courtesy Of Hanover Park High School
Morris Habitat for Humanity Chief Executive Officer Blair Bravo and Gary Kastenbaum of Summit, after he received the Charles Lee Hamilton Award.
Morris Habitat for Humanity Chief Executive Officer Blair Bravo and Gary Kastenbaum of Summit, after he received the Charles Lee Hamilton Award.
Courtesy Of Bob Alamonte
Ballerinas from West Side Dance Center perform Man of La Mancha. Ironia Elementary School's annual Winterfest is a celebration of The Jersey Shore. Visitors enjoy a day of carnival games, inflatables, crafts, face painting, magic shows, live music, contests, raffles, bake sale and pizza. Randolph, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Special to NJ Press Media/Karen Mancinelli/Daily RecordMOR 0208 Ironia Winterfest
Ballerinas from West Side Dance Center perform Man of La Mancha. Ironia Elementary School's annual Winterfest is a celebration of The Jersey Shore. Visitors enjoy a day of carnival games, inflatables, crafts, face painting, magic shows, live music, contests, raffles, bake sale and pizza. Randolph, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Special to NJ Press Media/Karen Mancinelli/Daily RecordMOR 0208 Ironia Winterfest
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The first-grade class at St. Joseph's School in Mendham hosted  first grade class hosted a mass and presented readings and a song to the congregation during Catholic Schools Week.
The first-grade class at St. Joseph's School in Mendham hosted first grade class hosted a mass and presented readings and a song to the congregation during Catholic Schools Week.
Courtesy Of St. Joseph's School
Four employees from the Hartford insurance company’s Rockaway office visited the Matheny Medical and Educational Center to help make holiday decorations with Matheny’s adult residents. Pictured are volunteer Lauren Iannaccio, a resident of Morristown, Shaun Queen of Springfield, and Erin Hageman of New Providence, helping Matheny adult resident Dion Alston.
Four employees from the Hartford insurance company’s Rockaway office visited the Matheny Medical and Educational Center to help make holiday decorations with Matheny’s adult residents. Pictured are volunteer Lauren Iannaccio, a resident of Morristown, Shaun Queen of Springfield, and Erin Hageman of New Providence, helping Matheny adult resident Dion Alston.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Cornerstone Family Program, a Morristown-based nonprofit organization, has received a $10,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant that will support early childhood and preschool education programs for more than 100 at-risk children enrolled in the Morristown Neighborhood House preschool program. Pictured are: Wells Fargo Service Manager Sehrish Firdua; Suburban Area President AZ Abdulghani; Store Manager Juan Moreno; CFP’s CEO Patrice Picard; and Wells Fargo Mid-Morris District Manager Ana Matos.
Cornerstone Family Program, a Morristown-based nonprofit organization, has received a $10,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant that will support early childhood and preschool education programs for more than 100 at-risk children enrolled in the Morristown Neighborhood House preschool program. Pictured are: Wells Fargo Service Manager Sehrish Firdua; Suburban Area President AZ Abdulghani; Store Manager Juan Moreno; CFP’s CEO Patrice Picard; and Wells Fargo Mid-Morris District Manager Ana Matos.
Photo Courtesy Of Wells Fargo & Co.
Paige Scuteri, a senior from Florham Park, and Nicole Zarillo, a junior from East Hanover, were honored by the Veterans of Foreign War for their essays in the VFW’s 2014-2015 Voice of Democracy scholarship contest, which emphasizes the contributions of American military veterans within our nation and around the world. Scuteri was recognized as the first-place winner at the local NJ VFW Post 5351 level and a third-place winner in the NJ VFW District 10, which encompasses Morris County. Zarillo was recognized as a second-place winner at the VFW Post level. Both students wrote an original essays addressing the reasons why veterans are important to our nation’s history and future. Scuteri and Zarillo met with local VFW Post 5351 Commander Ron Engle, a Hanover Park alumnus who served with the Marines during the Vietnam War, and Mary Nemec, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Club and local coordinator of the Voices of Democracy contest. Together, Engle and Nemec presented the students with framed certificates, medals and their scholarship stipend.
Paige Scuteri, a senior from Florham Park, and Nicole Zarillo, a junior from East Hanover, were honored by the Veterans of Foreign War for their essays in the VFW’s 2014-2015 Voice of Democracy scholarship contest, which emphasizes the contributions of American military veterans within our nation and around the world. Scuteri was recognized as the first-place winner at the local NJ VFW Post 5351 level and a third-place winner in the NJ VFW District 10, which encompasses Morris County. Zarillo was recognized as a second-place winner at the VFW Post level. Both students wrote an original essays addressing the reasons why veterans are important to our nation’s history and future. Scuteri and Zarillo met with local VFW Post 5351 Commander Ron Engle, a Hanover Park alumnus who served with the Marines during the Vietnam War, and Mary Nemec, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Club and local coordinator of the Voices of Democracy contest. Together, Engle and Nemec presented the students with framed certificates, medals and their scholarship stipend.
Courtesy Of Hanover Park H.S.
At a recent meeting of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad, length of service milestones and operational awards were presented to various members. Pictured are: Bob O’Hare, assistant chief of EMS; recipients Vincent Donofrio, Thomas Harrington, Terry Guella, David Charles, and Craig Vagell, assistant fire chief. Not pictured are Frank De Simone, Tom Laird and Timothy Costello.
At a recent meeting of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department and First Aid Squad, length of service milestones and operational awards were presented to various members. Pictured are: Bob O’Hare, assistant chief of EMS; recipients Vincent Donofrio, Thomas Harrington, Terry Guella, David Charles, and Craig Vagell, assistant fire chief. Not pictured are Frank De Simone, Tom Laird and Timothy Costello.
Courtesy Of Cedar Knolls Fire Department And First Aid Squad
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton completed a service project called Valentine’s for Veterans in which older students worked with younger student buddies to create handmade cards of appreciation for veterans. Here, first grader Anthony Parent with eighth grader Justin Ressigiue as they work on their Valentines for Vets project.
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton completed a service project called Valentine’s for Veterans in which older students worked with younger student buddies to create handmade cards of appreciation for veterans. Here, first grader Anthony Parent with eighth grader Justin Ressigiue as they work on their Valentines for Vets project.
Courtesy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton completed a service project called Valentine’s for Veterans in which older students worked with younger student buddies to create handmade cards of appreciation for veterans.
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton completed a service project called Valentine’s for Veterans in which older students worked with younger student buddies to create handmade cards of appreciation for veterans.
Courtesy Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel
Four employees from the Hartford insurance company’s Rockaway office visited the Matheny Medical and Educational Center to help make holiday decorations with Matheny’s adult residents. Pictured (from left to right) are volunteer Lauren Iannaccio, a resident of Morristown, Shaun Queen of Springfield, and Erin Hageman of New Providence, helping Matheny adult resident Dion Alston.
Four employees from the Hartford insurance company’s Rockaway office visited the Matheny Medical and Educational Center to help make holiday decorations with Matheny’s adult residents. Pictured (from left to right) are volunteer Lauren Iannaccio, a resident of Morristown, Shaun Queen of Springfield, and Erin Hageman of New Providence, helping Matheny adult resident Dion Alston.
Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
More than 400 people attended the Sussex County YMCA’s Start Your Someday Today open house on Saturday, Jan. 10. Guests had fun posting their New Year’s resolutions on the Resolution Wall, sampling exercise classes and celebrating the Y’s 10th birthday. 

Pictured: Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges President and CEO Richard K. Gorab; Sussex County YMCA Executive Director Jennifer Gardner; Sussex County Y staff member Kevin Naser; longtime YMCA supporter Barbara Naser; and longtime Y board member and supporter Mark Naser.
More than 400 people attended the Sussex County YMCA’s Start Your Someday Today open house on Saturday, Jan. 10. Guests had fun posting their New Year’s resolutions on the Resolution Wall, sampling exercise classes and celebrating the Y’s 10th birthday. Pictured: Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges President and CEO Richard K. Gorab; Sussex County YMCA Executive Director Jennifer Gardner; Sussex County Y staff member Kevin Naser; longtime YMCA supporter Barbara Naser; and longtime Y board member and supporter Mark Naser.
Photo Courtesy Of The Sussex County YMCA
Roberta Chopko, President of the Library Board of Trustees; Teresa Baderschneider, President of the Friends; Jayne Beline, Library Director; and Roland Pianotti, Treasurer, pose for a photo. Beline accepted a check on behalf of the library.
Roberta Chopko, President of the Library Board of Trustees; Teresa Baderschneider, President of the Friends; Jayne Beline, Library Director; and Roland Pianotti, Treasurer, pose for a photo. Beline accepted a check on behalf of the library.
Photo Courtesy Of Teresa Baderschneider
“X” marks the spot at the Madison Area YMCA on Kings Road where the “First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt” on March 21 begins. Clockwise, Y staff members: Development Associate Chelsea Creo of Verona; Welcome Center Staff Member Caroline McQuillan of Chatham; Volunteer Dolores Smith of Florham Park; Member Engagement Coordinator Cathy Landolfi of Chatham; Volunteer & Organization Advancement Coordinator Melissa DeSalvo of Madison; and Sports Director Jeff de Zutter of Bedminster.
“X” marks the spot at the Madison Area YMCA on Kings Road where the “First Annual Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt” on March 21 begins. Clockwise, Y staff members: Development Associate Chelsea Creo of Verona; Welcome Center Staff Member Caroline McQuillan of Chatham; Volunteer Dolores Smith of Florham Park; Member Engagement Coordinator Cathy Landolfi of Chatham; Volunteer & Organization Advancement Coordinator Melissa DeSalvo of Madison; and Sports Director Jeff de Zutter of Bedminster.
Courtesy Madison Area YMCA
The Roxbury Public Library, with the Roxbury Woman’s Club and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, sponsored a My Favorite Book Contest open to sixth-graders.
The Roxbury Public Library, with the Roxbury Woman’s Club and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, sponsored a My Favorite Book Contest open to sixth-graders.
Courtesy Roxbury Public Library
Fourth and fifth grade students at Montville's  Valley View Elementary School under the direction of  Mary Wilczynski during the Winter Concert earlier this month. About 120 “upperclassman” first presented an in-school assembly for 300 preschool through third grade students. The assembly served as a both a dress rehearsal for the Winter Concert, scheduled for parents and family the following morning, and an opportunity for the student musicians to entertain their peers. More than 120 fourth and fifth grade students performed under the direction of Mary Wilczynski during the Winter Concert.
Fourth and fifth grade students at Montville's Valley View Elementary School under the direction of Mary Wilczynski during the Winter Concert earlier this month. About 120 “upperclassman” first presented an in-school assembly for 300 preschool through third grade students. The assembly served as a both a dress rehearsal for the Winter Concert, scheduled for parents and family the following morning, and an opportunity for the student musicians to entertain their peers. More than 120 fourth and fifth grade students performed under the direction of Mary Wilczynski during the Winter Concert.
Courtesy Of Sue Marinello
Jordan Bernstein conducts students in The Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Class of 2018 as they perform the song “Until Tomorrow from A Tale of Two Cities (2008) by Jill Santoriello.  The academy held its first-ever Shakespeare Festival on Jan. 16. The freshman in the academy acted out excerpts from two Shakespeare plays; “As You Like It” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Many of the freshman from these Shakespeare shows will also be playing roles in the Morris County School of Technology’s Drama Club spring musical, “Footloose (1998)”, being performed on April 23, 24 and 25 at the Morris County School of Technology, located at 400 East Main St. in Denville.
Jordan Bernstein conducts students in The Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Class of 2018 as they perform the song “Until Tomorrow from A Tale of Two Cities (2008) by Jill Santoriello. The academy held its first-ever Shakespeare Festival on Jan. 16. The freshman in the academy acted out excerpts from two Shakespeare plays; “As You Like It” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Many of the freshman from these Shakespeare shows will also be playing roles in the Morris County School of Technology’s Drama Club spring musical, “Footloose (1998)”, being performed on April 23, 24 and 25 at the Morris County School of Technology, located at 400 East Main St. in Denville.
Courtesy Academy For Visual And Performing Arts
Fifth-grade Character Education Committee members Jakub Garbie, Vincent Territo, Maddie Keezer, Aastha Desai and Oliva Waltsak helped Cedar Hill Elementary School nurse Bonnie DiCola prepare Baily, a Seeing Eye dog, for his journey from Towaco to Morristown.
Fifth-grade Character Education Committee members Jakub Garbie, Vincent Territo, Maddie Keezer, Aastha Desai and Oliva Waltsak helped Cedar Hill Elementary School nurse Bonnie DiCola prepare Baily, a Seeing Eye dog, for his journey from Towaco to Morristown.
Photo Courtesy Of Heather Praml
Weichert Realtors offices throughout NJ collected toys for needy children and shared them with numerous charities, including Grace Smith House, Salvation Army, Foster Parents Association of Montgomery County, Owen Lee Foundation, Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center, Friends Center for New Beginnings, Crawford House, The Valerie Fund, Family Promise, Ronald McDonald House, Market Street Mission and St. Anne Infant Home.
Weichert Realtors offices throughout NJ collected toys for needy children and shared them with numerous charities, including Grace Smith House, Salvation Army, Foster Parents Association of Montgomery County, Owen Lee Foundation, Goryeb Children’s Hospital at Morristown Medical Center, Friends Center for New Beginnings, Crawford House, The Valerie Fund, Family Promise, Ronald McDonald House, Market Street Mission and St. Anne Infant Home.
Courtesy Of Weichert Realtors
The winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3401 Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy contest. From left to right are Patriot's Pen winners Jack Simpson, Olivia Guevara and Renee Shen and the Voice of Democracy winners Bruce Becham, Karlie Caruk and Page Scuteri. They are pictured with District 10 Commander George Terry in the center.
The winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3401 Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy contest. From left to right are Patriot's Pen winners Jack Simpson, Olivia Guevara and Renee Shen and the Voice of Democracy winners Bruce Becham, Karlie Caruk and Page Scuteri. They are pictured with District 10 Commander George Terry in the center.
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Alaina Dorlon and Samantha Garrison of Long Valley were part of a youth ministry group from St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley that participated in a wheelchair game contest and sang for residents of Matheny Medical and Educational Center during December. Pictured from left are: Matheny resident Amy Lambert with St. Luke’s volunteers Alaina Dorlon and Samantha Garrison of Long Valley.
Alaina Dorlon and Samantha Garrison of Long Valley were part of a youth ministry group from St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley that participated in a wheelchair game contest and sang for residents of Matheny Medical and Educational Center during December. Pictured from left are: Matheny resident Amy Lambert with St. Luke’s volunteers Alaina Dorlon and Samantha Garrison of Long Valley.
Photo Courtesy Of Matheny Medical And Educational Center
Twenty-three members of the ARC/Morris Randolph Group Home Consumers from Chester, Mount Olive, Randolph and Washington Township enjoyed a backstage visit with Peter Pan (Lea Antolini) and Tiger Lily (Megan McGill) after a performance by the Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown.
Twenty-three members of the ARC/Morris Randolph Group Home Consumers from Chester, Mount Olive, Randolph and Washington Township enjoyed a backstage visit with Peter Pan (Lea Antolini) and Tiger Lily (Megan McGill) after a performance by the Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown.
Photo Courtesy Of Pat Lanciano
Charlotte Huang demonstrates how to make a snowstorm in a jar as Andrew Havaldar watches with great interest at the Annual Science Expo and Open House on Saturday hosted by Chatham Day School.
Charlotte Huang demonstrates how to make a snowstorm in a jar as Andrew Havaldar watches with great interest at the Annual Science Expo and Open House on Saturday hosted by Chatham Day School.
Photo Courtesy Of Chatham Day School
Hopatcong High School class of 2012 graduate, Clifford Lundin, discusses his Oxford study abroad experiences, as other alumni listen at a presentation for current high school seniors.
Hopatcong High School class of 2012 graduate, Clifford Lundin, discusses his Oxford study abroad experiences, as other alumni listen at a presentation for current high school seniors.
Courtesy Of Hopatcong High School
The Denville Volunteer Fire Department held a swearing in ceremony on Jan. 1 for chief officers. First Assistant Chief Christian Seugling, Second Assistant Chief Jason Lezcano, Third Assistant Chief Michael Kelly. Not shown: Chief Wesley Sharples, First Aid Captain William Keating.
The Denville Volunteer Fire Department held a swearing in ceremony on Jan. 1 for chief officers. First Assistant Chief Christian Seugling, Second Assistant Chief Jason Lezcano, Third Assistant Chief Michael Kelly. Not shown: Chief Wesley Sharples, First Aid Captain William Keating.
Courtesy Of Joan Addison
Visitors to the Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township watch a maple sugaring demonstration during last year’s festival.
Visitors to the Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township watch a maple sugaring demonstration during last year’s festival.
Photo Courtesy Morris County Park Commission
Students from the Morris County Law Enforcement Career Development course are pictured with their instructors and members of the Morris County Freeholder Board at their Dec. 13 graduation.
Students from the Morris County Law Enforcement Career Development course are pictured with their instructors and members of the Morris County Freeholder Board at their Dec. 13 graduation.
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Taylor Madaffari sorts through toys collected by The Provident Bank employees.
Taylor Madaffari sorts through toys collected by The Provident Bank employees.
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First- and eighth-graders from St. Joseph School in Mendham with principal Lisa Gillespie and first-grade teacher Maureen Donnelly, showing some of the more than 1,300 cards that were made during computer class for sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson. The school also collected over 150 pounds of goodies and $500 in gift cards for the sailors. Donnelly’s son, Lt. John Donnelly, an alumnus of St. Joseph School, is on a 10-month deployment aboard the ship to the Middle East.
First- and eighth-graders from St. Joseph School in Mendham with principal Lisa Gillespie and first-grade teacher Maureen Donnelly, showing some of the more than 1,300 cards that were made during computer class for sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson. The school also collected over 150 pounds of goodies and $500 in gift cards for the sailors. Donnelly’s son, Lt. John Donnelly, an alumnus of St. Joseph School, is on a 10-month deployment aboard the ship to the Middle East.
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The Madison Area YMCA and The Oldendorp Group identified three families in the community who would appreciate receiving a bountiful Thanksgiving feast courtesy of The Oldendorp Group in Summit. Pictured (left to right) are Oldendorp Group representatives Debbie Hayford, agent and team support; Charlie Oldendorp, team support; Amanda Peck, team support; Zander Oldendorp, buyer’s agent; Susan Oldendorp, listing agent; Madison Area YMCA staff members Harriet McCarter, executive director of the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center; Diane Mann, president & CEO; Natalie Merizio, member services director; and Gwen Riddick, associate member services director.
The Madison Area YMCA and The Oldendorp Group identified three families in the community who would appreciate receiving a bountiful Thanksgiving feast courtesy of The Oldendorp Group in Summit. Pictured (left to right) are Oldendorp Group representatives Debbie Hayford, agent and team support; Charlie Oldendorp, team support; Amanda Peck, team support; Zander Oldendorp, buyer’s agent; Susan Oldendorp, listing agent; Madison Area YMCA staff members Harriet McCarter, executive director of the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center; Diane Mann, president & CEO; Natalie Merizio, member services director; and Gwen Riddick, associate member services director.
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Pictured is the fourth class that has graduated from the Madison Area YMCA’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA since the program was implemented more than a year ago.From (left to right) are graduates and coaches: Madison Area YMCA Associate Health and Fitness Director and Coach Jennifer Casanova of New Providence; Mary Carrol of Morris Plains; Elizabeth VanVeen with her daughter, both of Whippany; Coach Patty Matthaei of Madison; Pam Johnson of Morristown; Shari Gould of Morristown; Maura Braun of Morristown; Kristen Zeleny of Maplewood; Tiffany Hanke-Benner of Morristown; Jack Vander Meulen of Madison; Cindy Wetter of Chatham; Judy O’Connor of Wayne; Pamela Connolly of Whippany; Donna Cooke of Florham Park. Front row: Coach Judy Core of Florham Park; Eugenia Gargiulo, Madison; and Meryl Picard of Murray Hill.
Pictured is the fourth class that has graduated from the Madison Area YMCA’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA since the program was implemented more than a year ago.From (left to right) are graduates and coaches: Madison Area YMCA Associate Health and Fitness Director and Coach Jennifer Casanova of New Providence; Mary Carrol of Morris Plains; Elizabeth VanVeen with her daughter, both of Whippany; Coach Patty Matthaei of Madison; Pam Johnson of Morristown; Shari Gould of Morristown; Maura Braun of Morristown; Kristen Zeleny of Maplewood; Tiffany Hanke-Benner of Morristown; Jack Vander Meulen of Madison; Cindy Wetter of Chatham; Judy O’Connor of Wayne; Pamela Connolly of Whippany; Donna Cooke of Florham Park. Front row: Coach Judy Core of Florham Park; Eugenia Gargiulo, Madison; and Meryl Picard of Murray Hill.
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The Rev. Shawn P. Carty with The Right Reverend Mark M. Beckwith, from the bishop’s visit this month.
The Rev. Shawn P. Carty with The Right Reverend Mark M. Beckwith, from the bishop’s visit this month.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5351 in Whippany hosted its 24th annual Christmas party earlier this month. The event included singing, dancing and games, plus a dinner of roast chicken with gravy, stuffing and vegetables. Santa Claus was also there and handed out presents to the guests.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5351 in Whippany hosted its 24th annual Christmas party earlier this month. The event included singing, dancing and games, plus a dinner of roast chicken with gravy, stuffing and vegetables. Santa Claus was also there and handed out presents to the guests.
Photo Courtesy Of VFW Post 5351
Seven newly minted police officers recently graduated from the police academy and joined the Parsippany Police Department. They are pictured here with the mayor and other members of the department.
Seven newly minted police officers recently graduated from the police academy and joined the Parsippany Police Department. They are pictured here with the mayor and other members of the department.
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Pictured from left are Scott Montanio, post commander, Bruce Beckman, Voice of Democracy winner; Renee Shen, Patriot's Pen winner; Jack Sassaman, programs chairman; Paul Ward, Patriot's Pen first runner-up; Jason Volk, Patriot's Pen second runner-up; Joan Brembs, president of the Post's Ladies Auxiliary.
Pictured from left are Scott Montanio, post commander, Bruce Beckman, Voice of Democracy winner; Renee Shen, Patriot's Pen winner; Jack Sassaman, programs chairman; Paul Ward, Patriot's Pen first runner-up; Jason Volk, Patriot's Pen second runner-up; Joan Brembs, president of the Post's Ladies Auxiliary.
Photo Courtesy Of Veterans Of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 7333
From left: Reuben Rotman, executive director of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, James Van Leir, Audrey Serban and Mitchell Rait pose for a photo. Van Leir, Serban and Rait representing the NJ Association of Legal Administrators present toys and gift cards to Rotman.
From left: Reuben Rotman, executive director of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, James Van Leir, Audrey Serban and Mitchell Rait pose for a photo. Van Leir, Serban and Rait representing the NJ Association of Legal Administrators present toys and gift cards to Rotman.
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Pictured are the cast of Christmas Doll. Back row (left to right) are: Katerina Rettino, Vanessa Trimble, Jasmine Weber, Camryn Morales, Susan Wilson, Natalie Mauro, Rebecca Eisner, Elizabeth McManus, Fiona Doherty and Kristin McManus. Front row (left to right): Avery Benjamin, Elise Hart, Lily O'Hara-Short and Hope Pratt, all from Madison. Missing from photo is Carolyn Bishop of Convent Station, Julia Turner of New Providence and Olivia Mangs of Madison.
Pictured are the cast of Christmas Doll. Back row (left to right) are: Katerina Rettino, Vanessa Trimble, Jasmine Weber, Camryn Morales, Susan Wilson, Natalie Mauro, Rebecca Eisner, Elizabeth McManus, Fiona Doherty and Kristin McManus. Front row (left to right): Avery Benjamin, Elise Hart, Lily O'Hara-Short and Hope Pratt, all from Madison. Missing from photo is Carolyn Bishop of Convent Station, Julia Turner of New Providence and Olivia Mangs of Madison.
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The Church of the Redeemer in Morristown welcomed Advent with its annual Lessons and Carols Service, a peaceful, candle-lit evening of music and readings featuring the Redeemer Choir Sunday December 7, 2014 photo by Ed Pagliarini
The Church of the Redeemer in Morristown welcomed Advent with its annual Lessons and Carols Service, a peaceful, candle-lit evening of music and readings featuring the Redeemer Choir Sunday December 7, 2014 photo by Ed Pagliarini
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Pictured at the Harmony House Adult Day Center Grand Opening are (l to r) Donald Lepore, Greater Morristown YMCA Board Chair; Martin and Peggy Heller, Building Owners; Micheline Hill, Harmony House Executive Director; Carol Armour, Greater Morristown CEO and Bob Conley, Mayor of Madison. Harmony House Adult Day Center welcomes older adults who will benefit from socialization and structured stimulation and those who are no longer safe when home alone. Harmony House is a non-profit that is managed by the Greater Morristown YMCA.
Pictured at the Harmony House Adult Day Center Grand Opening are (l to r) Donald Lepore, Greater Morristown YMCA Board Chair; Martin and Peggy Heller, Building Owners; Micheline Hill, Harmony House Executive Director; Carol Armour, Greater Morristown CEO and Bob Conley, Mayor of Madison. Harmony House Adult Day Center welcomes older adults who will benefit from socialization and structured stimulation and those who are no longer safe when home alone. Harmony House is a non-profit that is managed by the Greater Morristown YMCA.
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From left to right, New Jersey Wing Commander of the Civil Air Patrol, Col. Steve Tracy presents the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award to Cadet 2nd Lt. Jarred Malave. To the right is squadron commander, Capt. Mary Romany. The newly renamed squadron meets on Tuesday nights, from 6:50 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Chatham High School.
From left to right, New Jersey Wing Commander of the Civil Air Patrol, Col. Steve Tracy presents the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award to Cadet 2nd Lt. Jarred Malave. To the right is squadron commander, Capt. Mary Romany. The newly renamed squadron meets on Tuesday nights, from 6:50 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Chatham High School.
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Lake Drive School for the Deaf students Brayden and Owen stand in front of a door they decorated for a tour.
Lake Drive School for the Deaf students Brayden and Owen stand in front of a door they decorated for a tour.
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Civic leaders at the Morristown Club for a conference on local and global innovations. From left are James Gilbert, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Harry Pozycki and Benjamin Barber.
Civic leaders at the Morristown Club for a conference on local and global innovations. From left are James Gilbert, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Harry Pozycki and Benjamin Barber.
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On a snowy Thanksgiving Day, the Hackettstown Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 369 purchased Thanksgiving dinners from the River Star Diner in Hackettstown and delivered meals to local people in need. 11/27/14. From left to right: John Amey, Darren Tynan, Edward Blas, James Murtha, Aaron Perkins, Sean Stone, Glen Brotzman, Tom Smith, Scott Wheeler, Jimmy Laoudis, Brian Ficarra and Halio Bayram, manager, River Star Diner.
On a snowy Thanksgiving Day, the Hackettstown Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 369 purchased Thanksgiving dinners from the River Star Diner in Hackettstown and delivered meals to local people in need. 11/27/14. From left to right: John Amey, Darren Tynan, Edward Blas, James Murtha, Aaron Perkins, Sean Stone, Glen Brotzman, Tom Smith, Scott Wheeler, Jimmy Laoudis, Brian Ficarra and Halio Bayram, manager, River Star Diner.
Courtesy Hackettstown PBA #369
The Sunrise Senior Living home in Madison raised $500 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Back row, from left to right, are Nancy Toth, Felicia Ramadhin, Danielle Osit, Gregory Cain and Julie Schuldner. Front row holding the poster are Nadine Fowler and Bless Reyes.
The Sunrise Senior Living home in Madison raised $500 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Back row, from left to right, are Nancy Toth, Felicia Ramadhin, Danielle Osit, Gregory Cain and Julie Schuldner. Front row holding the poster are Nadine Fowler and Bless Reyes.
Photo Courtesy Of Sunrise Of Madison
Pictured (left to right) are: Christopher Hamfeldt, Paul Sanford, Jacobo Aristizabal, Steven Greene, Darius Osorio, New Jersey Design Derby winners, with CCM Professor Stephen H. Longo.
Pictured (left to right) are: Christopher Hamfeldt, Paul Sanford, Jacobo Aristizabal, Steven Greene, Darius Osorio, New Jersey Design Derby winners, with CCM Professor Stephen H. Longo.
Photo Courtesy Of Talia Smith
Students taking top positions in the Woodmont Geography Bee were fifth-graders Daniel Goldstein (third), Girish Jayakumar (first) and Veda Bhattaram (second) for the grades four and five division. Those who placed in the second- and third-grade division were second-grader John Lew (second) and third-graders Andrew Casiano (third) and Aidan Walters (first). Woodmont Geography Club advisers Maggie Beatty and Carolyn Wyks, as well as Principal Dominic Esposito are also pictured with the winners.
Students taking top positions in the Woodmont Geography Bee were fifth-graders Daniel Goldstein (third), Girish Jayakumar (first) and Veda Bhattaram (second) for the grades four and five division. Those who placed in the second- and third-grade division were second-grader John Lew (second) and third-graders Andrew Casiano (third) and Aidan Walters (first). Woodmont Geography Club advisers Maggie Beatty and Carolyn Wyks, as well as Principal Dominic Esposito are also pictured with the winners.
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Pictured (from left to right) are: Dorothy Donoghue, co-chair of The Woman’s Club of Morristown Education Committee; WCM scholarship winners Camille Bourland, Christine O'Kane and Emily Keenan; and Margaret Wallis, WCM co-president.
Pictured (from left to right) are: Dorothy Donoghue, co-chair of The Woman’s Club of Morristown Education Committee; WCM scholarship winners Camille Bourland, Christine O'Kane and Emily Keenan; and Margaret Wallis, WCM co-president.
Courtesy Of Lannie Keenan