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Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K to be Held This Sunday

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Frank Cahill
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WEEHAWKEN — The 33rd annual Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K will be held this Sunday, April 28 in the south tube of the Lincoln Tunnel, starting and ending in Weehawken. The event is presented by AmeriHealth New Jersey and sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey.  Academy Bus will also be supporting the event with shuttles back and forth from Manhattan.

“The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge has become an annual tradition that AmeriHealth New Jersey looks forward to each Spring,” said Mike Munoz, president of AmeriHealth New Jersey. “We are proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this outstanding community event once again and applaud Special Olympics New Jersey for their tireless dedication to promoting the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.”

Nearly 2,000 runners are expected to participate in this unique run, which starts at 8:00 a.m. for competitive runners and 8:45 a.m. for non-competitive runners and walkers.

As of Wednesday, April 24, more than $127,000 has been raised by those registered to run, and while the online pre-registration has closed, many are expected to register the morning of the race.

“Over the last 30 years we have received tremendous support from all of our sponsors, hosts and volunteers making this one of our most successful, long-standing events,” says Robert Belfiore, Director of the New Jersey Torch Run and Retired Chief of Port Authority Police of New York & New Jersey. “Because of events like this, the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey are afforded opportunities to train and compete, develop physical fitness, and experience the joy of sport, completely free of charge.”

In addition to AmeriHealth New Jersey and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, this event is hosted by the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey and is made possible by the generous support of Academy Bus, UPS, NJ TRANSIT, WCBS News Radio 880, Taylor Management Company, M & M Sanitation, La Yogurt, Mendon Truck Leasing & Rental, Genpro, Modell’s, and Inserra Supermarkets/Shoprite Hoboken.

For the past 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 26,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge.  Through the joy and power of sports, athletes are provided opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Click here for more information.





Relay For Life makes presentation to Mountain Lakes Mayor and Council

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Frank Cahill
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The Mayor and Council members with Karen DeChristopher

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Karen DeChristopher from American Cancer Society Relay For Life made a presentation at the Monday, April 22 Mountain Lakes Township Council meeting.

The 2019 American Cancer Society Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, from 4:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  Registration will begin at 3:00 p.m.

This year’s event is being dedicated to Sean Ries, Hannah Cerullo, and Emma Wyman.  All three of these superheroes have battled a form of pediatric cancer and are our inspirations for this year’s Relay For Life event!  A portion of proceeds from this year’s event is being directly fed into pediatric cancer research.

Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers are encouraged to join the celebration. As the survivors walk, other participants touched by cancer in some way, will cheer them on in a demonstration of support and celebration. All survivors and their caregiver are invited to attend a very special dinner given in their honor at 5:30 p.m.

The Relay For Life is a community event where teams and individuals come together to honor, celebrate, and raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer. There are three points to every Relay for Life Event, Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. The celebration portion includes a special dinner for any cancer Survivor and their Caregiver. The remembrance portion includes a moving Luminaria Ceremony in which friends and loved-ones lost to cancer are remembered.  The entire event is a way of fighting back against cancer by raising the much needed funds.  93% of the money raised will help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, and fund continuous cancer research that will help protect future generations from all types of cancer.

We invite everyone to attend this Relay For Life event, the theme for this year’s Relay will be “Superheroes”  There will be inspiring speakers that have been touched by cancer, special music, themed laps, a Frozen T-shirt contest, face-painting for children, games and other fun activities, entertainment throughout the course of the event, as well as food, beverages, goodies and so much more.

By supporting Relay For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Thanks to our sponsors: Garden State Elite Volleyball Club, Western Pest Services, South Street Yoga & Nutrition and Parsippany Applebee’s.

If you are a cancer survivor, caregiver or have been touch by cancer in some way and would like to be part of the Relay For Life event click here, please visit  or call Cori Mastropolo at Cori.Mastropolo@cancer.org or call (973) 285-8043.





Vinci Academy Preschool and Infant Child Care Center Opens Doors

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Frank Cahill
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MOUNTAIN LAKES — On Saturday, April 27, the brand-new Vinci Academy preschool and infant childcare center will open its doors to the public to celebrate Arbor Day.

The academy is located at 333 Route 46 in space formerly occupied by Bright Horizons.

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and admission is FREE. Families can register online by clicking here.

The schedule of activities includes the following:

• 10:30 a.m. – Magic with Tommy Knucklehead
• 11:00 a.m. – Stressbusters for Parents by Shawn Welty from Inner-Wellth
• 11:30 a.m. – Children’s Yoga Class led by Stacy Stampone of Internal Gratitude
• 12:30 p.m. – World Class Martial Arts of Route 53, Denville Mini-Class & Demo
• 2:00 p.m. – Music Together with Merry Musicians
• 2:30 p.m. – DANCE, SHINE & RHYME® by Dance with Dalia
• 3:00 p.m. – SHIM-ME® & SHIM-ME FOR BIRTH® by Dance with Dalia
• 3:30 p.m. – Story time with USBorne

In addition, Artistic Kreations of Denville will be providing art activities throughout the day and every child will have the opportunity to plant his or her own tree in the Academy’s STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) lab.

The Vinci Academy serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and offers both full-time and part-time infant care, toddler, pre-school and Kindergarten classes.  Vinci Schools are also in Shanghai, Alexandria, Virginia and Ottawa. The Academy of Mountain Lakes also offers summer camps and enrichment classes.

Located at the former Bright Horizons location, the Vinci School is pleased to introduce its new owner Alisha Cole who has more than 15 years of experience running successful schools in Union and Sussex Counties. She is joined by Director Sandy Bajaj who has nine years of preschool experience and was most recently a Montessori and preschool teacher.

“We are so excited to open the Vinci Academy to local families here in Morris County. The Vinci Schools utilize a very hands-on, individualized curriculum and the latest thinking in age-appropriate STEM programs and other engaging activities that start with infants and continue through all pre-school ages. The Academy has a track record of contributing to the development of happy, confident and capable children who go on to succeed in their next educational experience.” Alisha Cole, Owner of Vinci Academy Mountain Lakes.

Vinci was founded by Dr. Dan Yang who holds a Ph D in Physics and more than 20 U.S. and Canadian patents in technology, software and educational tools. The curriculum for The Vinci Academy in Mountain Lakes is a blended approach based on child-centered Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs as well as the New Jersey core curriculum.

Call (973) 541-4700 or email nj@vinciacademy.com to learn more or schedule a tour.





Emerson Smith Named to Head of School Scholar Honors List

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Frank Cahill
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Pomfret School

MADISON —  Emerson Smith from the Class of 2020 was named to the Winter 2018-2019 Head of School Scholar Honors list at Pomfret School. To achieve this level of distinction, Emerson earned a grade point average of at least 4.00 and received no grade lower than an A-.

Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. They also offer a postgraduate year. Set on 500 acres in the celebrated Last Green Valley of Northeastern Connecticut, our mission is to cultivate a healthy interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in our students. They offer eight academic disciplines, more than 100 elective courses, 25 athletic options, and numerous opportunities to participate in community outreach and service programs.





Michael Ramsthaler Inducted into Physical Education Honor Society at Scranton

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Frank Cahill
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Michael Ramsthaler

FLORHAM PARK — Michael Ramsthaler of Florham Park was among the 39 University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national honor society in physical education. For induction into the honor society, Exercise Science majors in their junior year should have achieved an overall minimum grade point average of 3.3, and a 3.5 average in exercise science courses. The honor society was founded in 1913.

Ramsthaler is a senior majoring in exercise science at the Jesuit University. He is a graduate of Seton Hall Prep.

University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit institution of nearly 4,000 undergraduates and more than 1,500 graduate students, The University of Scranton delivers a meaningful education that challenges its students morally, spiritually and intellectually.

Our 58-acre campus offers the best of both worlds—the city and the mountains. We are in the heart of the city of Scranton, in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast, just two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. In recent years, we have invested more than $245 million in campus improvements, including new residence halls, a science center and the state-of-the-art Leahy Hall, which houses our physical therapy, occupational therapy and exercise science departments.

This University is more than a respected institution; it’s also a caring, nurturing community whose graduates are known for their devotion to the welfare of other human beings and by their special commitment to the pursuit of social justice.





Paranormal Evenings Comes to Fosterfields

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MORRIS COUNTY — On Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., experience the phenomenon known as ‘ghost hunting,’ led by Island Paranormal Society at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.

Join a spooky and fascinating investigation of the 1854 Gothic Revival, The Willows, which was once home to the elite Foster family. Learn about the different methods and equipment used during an investigation, and discover the groups’ findings.

The Island Paranormal Society is comprised of passionate researchers with over 20 years of paranormal experience who are dedicated to seeking the truth of the other side. Using scientific and skeptical methods, the team attempts to contact, confront, and communicate with paranormal entities.

Admission is $45.00 per person, and pre registration is required. This program is designed for ages 16 and up. To register click here.

For more information, please e-mail agizzi@morrisparks.net. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road in Morris Township. For directions click here.

The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 20,197 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!





Meet Paul, a 12-year-old Miniature Poodle! 

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MORRIS COUNTY — This senior is spunky, playful, and is happiest playing with toys and bones. He also LOVES being pet and is very affectionate, so much so that if you stop petting him, he will bark and wiggle until you start again!Paul is potty-trained and not destructive when left alone. He does prefer when his person is home more often than not–he wants a companion all day. Paul is good with cats, dogs, and children 10+. He was also just given a clean bill of health by our vet!If you’re looking for a happy, adorable little guy, apply to adopt Paul today!

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application by clicking here.

Follow Wise Animal Rescue on Instagram by clicking here.Follow Wise Animal Rescue on Facebook by clicking here.





Auto Transport Company Offers Scholarship Entry to Area Students

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — A-1 Auto Transport, Inc., one of the nation’s largest car shipping companies with offices in New Jersey has announced they are offering their scholarship to local area students. The scholarship for $250, $500 and $1000 is open to students who are enrolled in an accredited college, high school, truck driving school or other logistics program either full or part time and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. There is no minimum age to enter for the scholarship.

The scholarship will be sent directly to the financial office of the student’s school.

To Enter students need to write an essay/article based on a topic shown on the company website by clicking here. Essays must be at least 1000 words and are required to be 100% original and not found published anywhere else online. All essays/articles entered will be published on the company website and attributed to the student.

The company is looking for original thoughts and ideas for topics including:

  • Car shipping services
  • Freight shipping
  • Motorcycle shipping
  • Boat shipping
  • Moving overseas
  • Long distance moving
  • Door to door transport

More ideas for topics can be found on the scholarship page of the A-1 Auto Transport website by clicking here.

For Students from Pakistan visit Pakistanmorningpost.com for scholarship informations

Deadline for Entry is March 10, 2020 and all following years. For example March 10, 2021 will be the deadline for 2021.

Essays will be voted on by the public once they are published to the website and the Scholarship Committee will determine a winner based on the number of votes. The winner will be announced on the website and notified by email by the end of March 2020.





Jared Hill named Mayo Performing Arts Music Student of the Month

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Frank Cahill
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Ongshu Dutta, Jared Hill, Neil Katta, Dominick Tucci. Not pictured: Julia Landi

MOUNTAIN LAKES — Jared Hill, Grade 9, from Mountain Lakes High School was honored as Mayo Performing Arts Center’s April Music Students of the Month, prior to the Friday, April 19 performance by The Romeros.

There were also students from Parsippany, Randolph and Morristown honored.

The students were recognized for their achievements on stage prior to the concert and had the opportunity to meet the performers.

Students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the Theatre’s Education Department based on their commitment to and excellence in the performing arts. The Theatre will honor a group of students every month throughout the season and invites area teachers to nominate students for this honor. Students will be invited to perform at a year-end recital in June.

The 2018-2019 Music Student of the Month program is supported by The Walter F. and Alice Gorham Foundation, Inc.

Music Students of the Month are:
Jared Hill: Grade 9, Mountain Lakes High School; Mountain Lakes; Nominated by Tom Matt Jardim Jared Hill has been involved in the guitar program since 4th grade.  He has demonstrated an insatiable curiosity for learning the guitar in all its styles and techniques.  As a student at the Wildwood Elementary School, he learned classical guitar technique and a good note reading foundation.  At the Briarcliff Middle School, Jared continued his playing by being involved in our after school guitar club.  As a freshman at Mountain Lakes High School, he is now enrolled in the guitar class elective and is clearly the most well-rounded and advanced player. He also volunteers to help the middle school guitar ensemble in an accompaniment role. The fact that Jared is the first person to be ready to play and the last person to leave demonstrates his love for the instrument and shows his desire to take maximum advantage of what my guitar program has to offer.

Ongshu Dutta
Grade 8, Randolph Middle School; Randolph; Nominated by Tom Davidson
Ongshu grew up surrounded by the arts, and he was inspired to begin to study music because of his family members knowing how to play a myriad of instruments.  At age six, Ongshu started learning to play the piano.  He was later inspired to study the guitar after listing to the song, “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd.  So at the age nine, alongside the piano, he began to study the guitar.  Ongshu also performed in the talent show in 5th grade at Fernbrook Elementary School.  In 6th grade, he was able to perform his dream song, “Wish You Were Here” and “Love Potion Number 9” by The Searchers at Saint Francis Residential Living in Denville.  He also enjoys playing music by The Eagles and Ed Sheeran.  Although Ongshu’s loves performing pop and rock music, he believes that the best part of his music career thus far was being accepted into the Randolph Middle School Jazz Ensemble in 6th grade because it gave him the chance to perform in a band and have fun with friends who had similar music interests.  Being involved in the jazz ensemble has taught him many things that he could have not learned by himself.

Julia Landi
Grade 12, Morristown High School; Morristown; Nominated by David Gallagher
I have had the pleasure of working with Julia over the past 3 years.  She has been a member of the marching band for 2 years playing guitar in the front ensemble and playing a crucial role in our jazz themed show.  Julia is also a member of the Spectrum Jazz Band, the top jazz band at the high school that competes in festivals throughout the school year.  Julia has been playing in the pit orchestras for the high school musical since her sophomore year as well.  That year she even pulled double duty volunteering to play for the middle school production of Shrek as well.  Other musicals have included Legally Blonde and The Addams Family, which have some truly unique and complicated guitar parts and Julia handled them like a rockstar, playing as if she was a professional in the pit.

Neil Katta
Grade 6, Brooklawn Middle School; Parsippany; Nominated by Joseph Stella

Neil is a talented musician in the 6th grade band at Brooklawn Middle School. During concert band he plays the alto saxophone, but in jazz band he is the guitarist. This is Neil’s first year in middle school and although he is relatively new to jazz, he is quickly showing off his guitar skills by navigating chords and melodies with ease.  Aside from his musical talent, Neil is also a very mature, polite and respectful student.

Dominick Tucci
Grade 12, Randolph High School; Randolph; Nominated by Michael Lichtenfeld
During his time at Randolph High School, Dominick consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and a dedication to success.  His efforts have produced high quality results time and time again.  Dominick demonstrates great integrity, enthusiasm, and energy as a student.  He works diligently in his music courses to prepare himself for collegiate level classes and ensembles. His work is consistently through and punctual and he is also helpful with classmates. Dominick is a fine role model for other students and his philosophy of putting others first will serve him well as he begins the next step on what I’m sure will be a very successful journey. Many of his fellow students seek his advice and support and Dominick is always there for them.  Dominick is also a very skilled guitar player and has successfully auditioned into and performed many concerts with our jazz program here at Randolph High School.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2018-2019 season is made possible, in part, by a grant the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the F.M. Kirby Foundation and numerous corporations, foundations and individuals. The Mayo Performing Arts Center has been designated a Major Presenting Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Mayo Performing Arts Center was named 2016 Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theatres, and is ranked in the top 50 mid-sized performing arts centers by Pollstar Magazine.





Driving While Intoxicated arrest on Route 10

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER — Hanover Township Police Officer Ed Sanchez arrested Mr. Eiad Musleh, 45, Grand Island NY, for DWI, on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

Officer Sanchez was dispatched to the area of Route 10 for a vehicle driving on its rims. Officer Sanchez was able to locate the vehicle parked in a parking lot off of Route 10.

The vehicle had several flat tires and the airbags were deployed.

Officer Sanchez made contact with the driver and after having him perform field sobriety tests, Mr. Musleh was arrested and transported to Hanover Township Police Headquarters for processing.

He was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Refusal, Reckless, Careless, Traffic on a marked lane, Tire equipment, Unsafe vehicle, Leaving the scene of an accident, Failure to report an accident and Improper entering/leaving a highway.

He was then released to a family member pending his court date.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





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