MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office received a staggering 398 suggestions of names for Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever puppies that were donated to the K-9 section.
Names that will carry them with dignity and fidelity throughout their careers as police dogs have been chosen for two endearing puppies donated to the Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section.
10-week-old male Labrador Retriever. The Labrador Retriever will answer to Odie, which was Officer Arthur J. Ohlsen’s nickname on the Dover police force.
One suggestion in particular stood out when the Sheriff’s Office solicited potential names for the 5-month-old female Belgian Malinois and 10-week-old male Labrador Retriever on its Facebook page.
From the submissions, two entrants suggested the dogs be named in memory of Dover Town Police Officer Arthur J. Ohlsen, III, and Mount Arlington Police Officer Joseph S. Wargo, who both died in the line of duty.
In honor of the two Officers, the Belgian Malinois has been named JoJo, after Officer Wargo. The Labrador Retriever will answer to Odie, which was Officer Ohlsen’s nickname on the police force.
“Officers Ohlsen and Wargo are still remembered and very much missed. Naming these beautiful dogs who are partnered with Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Detectives for them keeps their spirits alive within the law enforcement community,” Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said.
END OF WATCH FOR OFFICER OHLSEN: Tuesday, December 30, 2003.
Officer Ohlsen, an 18-year veteran of the Dover Police Department, was struck by a New Jersey Transit train under the Salem Street overpass in Dover as he directed fire apparatus to the scene of a blaze on the tracks and tried to ensure that people known to congregate by the tracks were not in danger.
END OF WATCH FOR OFFICER WARGO: Sunday, October 16, 2011.
Officer Wargo was struck in his patrol vehicle on Route 80 in Roxbury Township by a driver who admittedly was impaired on drugs. Despite efforts by police and emergency medical technicians to save him, Officer Wargo died. The driver pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and in 2013 was sentenced to 20 years in state prison.
Officer Ohlsen’s son, Trevor Ohlsen, is a Morris County Sheriff’s Officer. A second son, Arthur Ohlsen IV, is a former Morris County Sheriff’s Officer who now is a Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer.
“I think this is an amazing tribute to my father. Both my family and myself want to thank the Morris County Sheriff’s Office and everyone that voted for naming of the new K-9 puppies after him,” said Officer Trevor Ohlsen.
Officer Wargo’s widow, Amy Wargo, said she was deeply touched by the gesture and that she still has two pugs she shared with her husband before his death eight years ago.
“This is really special. It shows that Joe has not been forgotten. He would be over the moon about it,” said Amy Wargo.
Two people suggested during the Sheriff’s Office Facebook contest that the dogs be named after Officers Ohlsen and Wargo. They are now-retired Dover Police Officer Tim Thiel and resident Eric Budinger.
The hundreds of submissions showed a great sense of fun, wit, thoughtfulness, and even scholarship. There were some duplications – Lola and Titan were suggested more than a dozen times – and many people wanted the Retriever to grow up with a human name, like Walter, Sherman, Steve or Jack.
Prince and King also were favorites. Other submissions called upon mythology with the names Thor, Zeus, Artemis and Apollo. Other proposed monikers were a bit long: Captain McPuppyface Good Boy and Commander Floppy Eared Booper Nose.
Some suggested names associated with law enforcement: Justice, Badge, and Honor.
Both puppies made their first visit on November 6 to the Hodes Veterinary Group in Mine Hill Township to have their weight, eyes, teeth, fur and overall health checked.
The male Labrador weighed in at 13.1 pounds. His handler is Morris County Sheriff’s Office K9 Section Detective John Granato, who already has begun training the Labrador in explosives detection through odor recognition exercises.
Belgian Malinois has been named JoJo, after Officer Wargo
The Belgian Malinois weighed in at 36 pounds. She is handled by Morris County Sheriff’s Office K9 Section Detective Marc Adamsky, who will train her in search and rescue and accelerant detection.
The specialized training will take up to six months before certification occurs. But both dogs will likely not start their official working careers until they are a year old and more mature.
The Labrador was donated to the Sheriff’s Office by Walter Quense, founder and trainer of on POINT-K9 in Bernards Township. The Belgian Malinois was donated by Jeff Riccio, founder and trainer at Riptide K9 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Both donors have a professional relationship with K-9 Section Detective Corporal Michael McMahon. The donations will save Morris County about $12,000 that otherwise would have been spent on new dogs for the K9 Section.
The K9 Section, which provides services to all 39 municipalities in Morris County, responds to more than 1,000 calls annually that include patrols, searches for missing people, fires, narcotics investigations and sweeps of public areas, festivals, concerts and large gatherings for explosive devices.
FLORHAM PARK — The American Legion nationally has changed its membership rules, and American Legion Post 43 of Madison and Florham Park has followed suit — offering free first-time membership to qualified veterans, according to Robert Holtz, past Commander of both the local and Morris County American Legion, and Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Noonan of Post 43, headquartered at 20 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.
In July, Congress passed the bipartisan Legion Act, extending the recognized wartime era back to December 7, 1941. The Legion Act fills in the gaps of war eras and redefines the American Legion membership eligibility dates, beginning with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and continuing until it is determined the U.S. is no longer in a state of war.
Opening The Door
The legislation opens the door for hundreds of thousands of veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible.
The gaps in the war era were largely during the Cold War, a time when threats to U.S. national security were real, especially to the men and women serving in uniform. Overall, estimates show that about 1,600 U.S. service members were killed or wounded in hostile operations during periods that previously were not recognized as times of war by the federal government.
Holtz and Noonan said that, with any honorably discharged veteran who served from December 7, 1941 to the present time now eligible to join the American Legion, Post 43 is celebrating the expanded access to American Legion programs and services by offering free first-year membership to any new member.
For information about the new membership offer at American Legion Post 43, call Holtz and Noonan at Post 43 at (973) 377-7756, or write to American Legion Post 43, 20 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932.
Capital Craft celebrates ribbon cutting grand opening
EAST HANOVER — Capital Craft celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening recently. East Hanover Council President Brian Brokaw, Sr. and Co-owner Erika Desimone holds the scissors before cutting the ribbon.
Browkaw was joined by Councilman Frank DeMaio, Jr., and members of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Capital Craft combines the warm, relaxed atmosphere of a neighborhood tavern with a menu to impress the palate. Our chef puts an eclectic, flavorful spin on what you’ve come to expect from a gastro pub. Offerings are freshly prepared, with superior ingredients like locally sourced meats, organic produce and artisan cheeses. Enjoy creative appetizers and small plates, chef-curated specialties, premium steaks and burgers, handcrafted coal-fired pizza and more.
Capital Craft offers the finest array of craft beers in the area, with 24 taps rotating daily. Choose from seasonal selections and exclusive labels hailing from the top brewers in New Jersey, the U.S., and around the globe. Don’t miss special events including tap takeovers, celebratory keg tappings, and gourmet beer dinners where you’ll have the opportunity to sample unique tastes and rare varieties. At Capital Craft, you can even selectively pair your own beer flights, making us the ultimate destination for beer lovers everywhere. For East Hanover Tap list, click here.
Capital Craft is located at 138 State Route 10, East Hanover. Click here for more information.
FLORHAM PARK — This year, the Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department will be collecting food items to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains. Those who wish to help needy families this season can drop off canned and non-perishable items at fire headquarters, at 315 Brooklake Road.
Donations will be accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. this Thursday November 21; this Friday November 22, and Monday, November 25.
Additional hours from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, November 25, will offer another opportunity to drop off donations.
One more scheduled pick-up is available to those who require it on November 25; call the FPFD office at (973) 377-3241 to schedule a pick-up.
Senator Anthony M. Bucco taking the oath of office during a session of the New Jersey Senate on October 24, 2019
MORRIS COUNTY — Six candidates submitted their names to be included in the special election to elect a successor to the Assembly seat vacated by Anthony Bucco in Legislative District 25.
The candidates are (alphabetical order): John Barbarula, Randolph; Alison Deeb, Morristown; Aura Dunn, Mendham Borough; Sarah Neibart, Mendham Township; Robert J. (“Bob”) Olejar, Randolph and Al Ribeiro, Bernardsville.
The convention will be held on Thursday, November 21 at The County College of Morris, Davidson Room, Student Community Center, Building 1.
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Meeting Commences at 7:00 p.m.
Space is Limited. Only County Committee from Legislative District 25, Candidates for Vacant Assembly Seat, Elected Officials from Legislative District 25, Executive Board members from Morris and Somerset Republican Committees or people in possession of a pass from MCRC will be permitted. Photo Id’s will be required to vote.
In an email sent earlier this week to committee members, Morris County Republican Committee Chair Ronald DeFilippis temporarily stepped down on Friday, November 8.
Laura Marie Ali, publisher of TapInto Parsippany and former Chatham Township Committee member, will serve as acting chair. Bucco, who resides in Boonton, was named to fill the Senate seat that was occupied by his late father Anthony R. Bucco, who passed on September 16. He was sworn into the Senate on October 24, and resigned his Assembly seat, as was required by law, shortly before he was sworn in at the Statehouse.
The 25th district includes Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover Town, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Morris Township, Morristown, Mount Arlington Borough, Mountain Lakes Borough, Netcong Borough, Randolph Township, Rockaway Borough, Roxbury Township, Victory Gardens Borough, Washington Township and Wharton Borough; and Bernardsville in Somerset County.
Statement from John Barbarula, Randolph
John Barbarula
John Barbarula, a successful business owner and tenacious attorney. Assembly for district 25.
Why should you vote for me over anyone else? Because I am the one person who will work tirelessly, 24/7 for YOU, the taxpayers of this great state and constituents of District 25. I am a fighter. By profession and by character. I fight for what’s right and believe that what Governor Murphy and the current Trenton legislators are doing, is completely wrong. I am seeking this seat to fulfill my passion and commitment to public service. I am a third generation New Jersian and a 25 year resident of the 25th District. By profession, I am an attorney since 1977, owning his own office in Butter. I have been a Special County Counsel for 21 years. I’ve been married for 35 years to Joan (Carton) Barbarula and have two grown children, Melanie and Michael. I am the right person at the right time for this Assembly seat. I have for 40 years supported Republicans from mayors to senators in their campaigns and office because I believe New Jersey is best represented by Republicans and with the right effort, we can get our great state back on track to being financially solvent. We need to create a quality of life that is affordable for our families so that our children and grandchildren can make their life here and not move away.
Through my practice I have appeared before almost all of New Jersey’s boards, agencies and departments. I have worked with Democrats, Republicans and independent voters in numerous areas in my business.
When I go to Trenton I will look to making New Jersey livable again by taking the following steps:
●Conduct comprehensive reviews of the numerous agencies and departments, with an eye towards illation or merger
●Review rules and regulations for current relevance and duplications
●Introduce a 2.5% budget wide spending cut
●Cast ‘NO’ votes on all new proposed taxes
●Move to remove New Jersey from sanctuary status
●Support our President and his America First Agenda
Statement from Alison Deeb:
Alison Deeb
Alison is the strongest candidate because:
•She views her public service as a calling
•She is a moderate Republican and a fiscal conservative
•She is a committed environmentalist
•She is electable and has a proven record of bipartisan leadership
•She fundamentally believes in limited government, lower taxes and less spending
•Her one and only job will be in the State Assembly
•She will serve all citizens of the 25th district
Her Accomplishments
•Holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from George Washington University
•Has 25+ years of public and private sector professional experience; understands both business and government
•As a Councilwoman in the Town of Morristown, she ramrodded numerous projects for the Town in the past 12 years and will bring this energy and can-do attitude to Trenton
•Starting in 2014, she added Financial Trend Analysis to fiscal year budgets, allowing the Town to track financial trends
•Doubled the size of Foote’s Pond Park in Morristown and created the first pocket parkin Morristown in 50 years
•Spearheaded the off-leash dog park movement in Morris County and beyond
Statement from Aura Dunn, Mendham Borough
Aura Dunn
A Republican Willing to Fight for you in Trenton! Control Taxes & Spending; Safer Schools; Fairness in School Funding Formula; Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Professional Experience:
• U.S. House of Representatives — District Director and Domestic Policy Advisor, Veterans’ Affairs Committee
• U.S. Senate — Appropriations Committee Budget Analyst on Education Policy
• Vice President, Sesame Workshop, MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD, and Jumpstart for Young Children
• Community Liaison and Compliance Officer for Au Pair in America
• President, AKD Government Relations
• Master of Public Administration (MPA), the George Washington University
• Mediation Certificate, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Community Service:
• Morris County Habitat for Humanity Board Member
• Morris County Mental Health Addictions Services Advisory Board
• Planning Board, Borough of Mendham
• Fresh Air Fund, Host Family (10 years)
• Jersey Battered Women’s Service Crisis Response Team (Mendham Police Department)
• Religious Education Teacher (9 years)
• Founder of “Boogey for Books” Library Fundraiser
• Mendham Public Community Access Television Board
• Former Delegate, County Council of Parent Teacher Associations
• Board Member, Alternative House for Abused and Homeless Children’s Refuge
Endorsements:
Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, LD 26
Mayor Mary Jane Canose,Bernardsville
Mayor Janet Hoven, Chester Borough
Mayor Marcia Asdal, Chester Township
Mayor Chris Glassner, Mendham Borough
Mayor Matt Murello, Washington Township
Mayor Sam Morris, Mine Hill
(June 2019) N.J. Hills Media Group: “Vote Aura Dunn for Assembly; her platform has all the right choices.”
Statement from Sarah Neibart, Mendham Township
Sarah Neibart
Sarah Neibart is a 26-year resident of Legislative District 25. Sarah has deep roots in this community, growing up in Morris Township and attending Morristown High School. Sarah moved to Mendham Township in 2016 where she currently serves as the Deputy Mayor. In this role, Sarah has focused on increasing shared services opportunities with neighboring municipalities and fighting property tax increases for all of her residents. Additionally, Sarah serves as a Board Member for Daytop NJ, Morris County Arts, and the Spring Street Community Development Corporation.
Sarah is leading the fight against the growing problems posed by excessive taxes. In 2017, Sarah founded Citizens for Accountable Taxation (CAT), an organization that seeks to educate New Jersey residents on our highest-in-the-nation property taxes and the negative impact that these taxes have on residents and businesses across the State. CAT’s current campaign is Fair Property Taxes for all New Jersey (click here). Sarah is also a Republican political and public affairs professional. She worked as Deputy Campaign Manager for Bob Hugin’s Campaign for the United State Senate. Before that, she served as the Statewide Political Director for Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadgano’s Campaign for Governor. In 2016, Sarah was the Campaign Manager for Scott Garrett for Congress and the National Ballot Access Director for the Chris Christie for President Campaign. In March 2018, Sarah entered public service when she was appointed to the Mendham Township Committee. In November 2018, Sarah was re-elected and was voted Deputy Mayor by her colleagues in January 2019. While on Township Committee, Sarah has served as the liaison to many committees. Sarah was integral in the formation of the Ad Hoc Shared Services Committee by leveraging her relationships with elected officials in neighboring towns.
During her time in elected office, Sarah has voted against every proposed tax increase and has been an avid fighter for ensuring affordability for our middle class families. Sarah has learned the hardships and red tape that municipalities and businesses statewide face under this liberal Democratic administration. With people of all ages fleeing New Jersey in record numbers, Sarah will be a steadfast voice against bad economic policies, outrageous overdevelopment of our communities, and will look to repair the school funding formula that contributes to our highest-in-the-nation property taxes. The Democrats are coming for this district in 2020 and Sarah understands how important it is to win. LD25 is located in the most expensive media market in the country and we need a candidate who is able to compete against the hundreds of thousands of dollars that the Democrats will pour into this district. Sarah has financially supported Republicans up and down the State for many years and is committed to doing whatever it takes to strengthen the Republican Party in LD25 and beyond. She has a vast fundraising network and is prepared to put her personal money into this race to retain this incredibly important seat. Now, more than ever, we need checks and balances against the Murphy Administration’s radical agenda that is crushing our families and ruining our communities. Sarah will be a steadfast voice against these irresponsible policies and will consistently fight for a better way.
Statement from Robert J. (“Bob”) Olejar, Randolph
Robert J. (“Bob”) Olejar
Self-employed lawyer and forensic accountant who has appeared in court as attorney of record at both plaintiffs and defense table, and on the witness stand as an expert in forensic accounting, resulting in a unique perspective on all sides of an issue.
Successful criminal defense in U.S. District Court and Circuit Court of Appeals as member of Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel of Defense Attorneys.
More than 20 years’ service as court-appointed Receiver and Forensic Accountant to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, General Equity, in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic Counties.
Proven managerial skills gained from planning and supervising forensic accounting engagements for “Big Four” accounting firm, managing entities in receivership, including prosecuting and defending legal actions on their behalf.
Licenses and Certifications
▪ Attorney and Counsellor at Law (New Jersey and New York)
▪ Certified Public Accountant (New Jersey)
▪ Certified Fraud Examiner (International)
▪ Barrister (England and Wales) Education ▪ Seton Hall University School of Law
▪ Montclair State College Personal
▪ Residency:Lifelong resident of New Jersey
▪ Randolph Township resident since 1986 (Former Randolph Republican Club Member)
▪ Family:Wife: Linda, Attorney
▪ Daughter: Natasha, Randolph High School Class of 2010, Syracuse University 2014
▪ 1st Generation American: Both parents from former Czechoslovakia
Military and Other:
▪ A former U.S. Marine, supports the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, a charity which provides family aid and a $35K bond to each child of a fallen Marine or Federal law enforcement officer. (Since 1995, MCLEF has raised and distributed more than $78 million to 4177 recipients.) www.mc-lef.org
▪ New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, Editorial Board, six years
▪ Author: Six professional articles, three of which published in New Jersey
Statement from Al Ribeiro, Bernardsville
Al Ribeiro
Why I’m Running
Through my time in the private sector, I have earned a reputation as someone who brings people together to find solutions to challenging problems. Trenton continues to make it a challenge to live or work here with an unfavorable tax and economic climate. I have always led by example to make things better in my community. Therefore, I am seeking the 25th Assembly seat to find bold solutions to these and other challenges.
Top Policy Priorities ● Sensible, transparent government that balances budgets, reduces costs and lowers debt
● Lowering property and income taxes
● Growing economic opportunities for all; attracting people and businesses to New Jersey
About Me Both growing up in New Jersey, my wife and I settled in Bernardsville a few years ago. I have worked in the biopharma sector for over ten years, where the team I am part of has helped launch breakthrough cancer treatments, and we work tirelessly to ensure patients have access to these medicines.
Previously, I worked on GOP campaigns throughout the country, including on Senator McCain’s and Mayor Giuliani’s Presidential campaigns. I have an MBA from Georgetown University and B.A. from The College of New Jersey, and serve on Somerset County’s Open Space Advisory Committee
Sean Saraiva, Hanover Park High School student, receiving his official blue shirt. Alongside are Michele DePhillppes, teacher of the HIVE program, Rachel Romano, Transition Coordinator for the district and Joe Poulter, Job Coach
EAST HANOVER — The “H.I.V.E.,” Hanover’s Individual and Vocational Education Program, at Hanover Park High School is designed for students ages 18-21 who have been identified as having a need for an extended school program to help them transition into adult life.
The Employment Skills course promotes skills that lead to meaningful and sustainable employment in the community. Within Employment Skills, a major goal is to empower students to be successful and appropriate while at a work site. Work experiences greatly enrich the curriculum and enable students to prepare for adult and working life in a controlled environment.
Career exploration is designed for students to learn valuable employment skills such as interviewing, resume writing, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, job searching and other work related topics and tasks. Our students also receive life skills training in order to appropriately navigate the social and logistical aspects of employment.
Job sampling and structured learning experiences are initiatives for students to connect the classroom to careers, promoting student engagement in the world of work.
Working within the community allows to create relationships and connections with our student population, as well as community members by encouraging the work to become more meaningful because it is connected to the school experience.
We have been fortunate enough to work with local companies such as Broadway Elite, Pioneer Freight Systems, Walgreens, Little Duck Daycare, Sportscare, PG Chambers, Precision Sports Performance, Petco, The Greater Morristown YMCA, Applebees, The Hyatt House, Barnes and Noble, Harmony House, Cornerstone Adult Day Center, and Best Buy to name a few. One of our students recently received the honorable accomplishment of receiving his official “blue shirt” at a large Best Buy holiday rally. His hard work and training has helped him become an asset to the East Hanover store that continues to foster the training we provide alongside the company on a weekly basis.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) will hold her next town hall meeting on Monday, November 25, at the Hanover Township Community Center in Whippany. Representative Sherrill held her first town hall meeting in January 2019, and since then has held public meetings in every county in the 11th District.
“Our town hall meetings are an opportunity to engage on the issues of importance to our community,” said Representative Sherrill. “They are also an invaluable feature of our democracy, in that everyone in the district deserves to have a transparent exchange with their Representative in Congress. I’m looking forward to Monday and to sharing how I’m working for North Jersey in Washington.”
Representative Mikie Sherrill, D-11, will hold a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25 at the Hanover Township Community Center on 15 North Jefferson Road.
The congresswoman will speak and take questions from the audience. Topics Sherrill is expected to discuss remain unknown at this time.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), has just opened for intake. LIHEAP can help residents at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
For example, a household of four with a monthly income of $4,292 or below may qualify and should apply. LIHEAP recipients may receive help to pay winter heating bills (even if heat is included in the rent), medically necessary cooling costs, weatherization, emergency heating or water heater repairs, and LIHEAP emergency assistance at the end of the heating season.
LIHEAP information and applications are available at all of PSE&G’s walk-in customer service centers or by clicking here.
More program information can be found on by clicking here.
For additional help or more information on where to apply, families in need can also call “211” which is available 24/7 and provides resource information beyond energy assistance.
The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center 2019-2020 Executive Committee members Kathy King of Morristown, Sue Kennedy of Peapack-Gladstone, Mary Courtemanche of Morristown, Christie Gisser of Brookside, Katie Nolle of Murray Hill, Pat O’Connor of New Vernon, June Meehan of Convent Station, Irene Blair of Chester and Kathy Christie of Morristown
MORRIS COUNTY — The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) named its executive committee members for 2019-2020 on Wednesday, October 9.
The WAMMC Board consists of the following nine Executive Committee members, along with 32 Board members representing twenty committees: President Katie Nolle, Vice President Sue Kennedy, Vice President Kathy King, Vice President June Meehan, Vice President Pat O’Connor, Secretary Christie Gisser, Treasurer Kathy Christie, Assistant Treasurer Irene Blair and Past Officer Mary Courtemanche.
Incoming president Katie Nolle has served WAMMC for 10 years, most recently as vice president of Governance. She also served as co-chairwoman of its signature fundraiser, Mansion in May in 2017 at Alnwick Hall-The Abbey.
“I am proud and honored to be the newly-elected President of WAMMC’s dynamic group of talented and philanthropic women,” Nolle said. “I look forward to continuing our vision of enhancing the ability of Morristown Medical Center to promote healthier communities by providing a volunteer experience that always engages and inspires our members to contribute with passion.”
Mary Courtemanche, immediate past president of WAMMC, said, “Katie brings a strong example of leadership to the Presidency and a wonderful spirit of community within our association. Along with her team, I am confident that she will continue to carry on the WAMMC mission to support Morristown Medical Center in helping to advance the quality of healthcare in our community through our fundraising and service efforts.”
Professionally, Nolle was an account executive with a New York insurance broker for more than 10 years, handling Fortune 500 accounts. She has spent the last 25 years as a homemaker and consummate volunteer and is a longtime member of the Summit Junior League.
“The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center has and continues to be an integral part of our efforts to raise the funds necessary to provide an exceptional experience for our patients and visitors,” said Jim Quinn, chief development officer, Foundation for Morristown Medical Center.
Founded in March 1893 to provide financial support to Morristown Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) helps enable the hospital to respond to the changing healthcare needs of the community. With a volunteer base of more than 400 members, WAMMC hosts a number of fundraising events, anchored by the flagship event, Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens.
For more information about WAMMC, visit wammc.org.
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecutor Robert Graber and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Kelly
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecutor Robert Graber and Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Kelly attended a career fair on November 14 at Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark. Under the direction of Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Graber and Kelly attended the career fair to provide information to students about the employment opportunities offered by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for all college students and future graduates.
Over two hundred students stopped by the MCPO table to express their interest in learning more about legal career path opportunities. Graber and Kelly also distributed informational literature which outlined the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office internship program.
More information on applying for positions with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office can be found on the office’s website, prosecutor.morriscountynj.gov, under the “careers” tab.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “As recent graduates of the Seton Hall University law school, Assistant Prosecutors Graber and Kelly are outstanding new members of the MCPO. We welcome applicants from SHU to contact us to explore law enforcement careers.”
Officer Ohlsen, an 18-year veteran of the Dover Police Department, was struck by a New Jersey Transit train under the Salem Street overpass in Dover as he directed fire apparatus to the scene of a blaze on the tracks and tried to ensure that people known to congregate by the tracks were not in danger.
Officer Wargo was struck in his patrol vehicle on Route 80 in Roxbury Township by a driver who admittedly was impaired on drugs. Despite efforts by police and emergency medical technicians to save him, Officer Wargo died. The driver pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and in 2013 was sentenced to 20 years in state prison.
FLORHAM PARK — The American Legion nationally has changed its membership rules, and American Legion Post 43 of Madison and Florham Park has followed suit — offering free first-time membership to qualified veterans, according to Robert Holtz, past Commander of both the local and Morris County American Legion, and Sergeant-at-Arms Joseph Noonan of Post 43, headquartered at 20 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.
