MORRIS COUNTY — Dozens of area scouts and scout leaders converged on Temple Beth Am on Friday, March 29, in celebration of Scout Shabbat.

Scout Shabbat was established by the Jewish Committees on Scouting to celebrate the anniversaries of the founding of the scouting organizations, and to honor the values that Judaism and Scouting share. Scouts of all faith traditions participate in Scout Shabbat events, often attending together with other members of their dens, troops or crews.

This year, Temple Beth Am’s annual event included the presentation of Jewish scouting emblems and awards earned by six local scouts. Girl Scout Jordan K of Parsippany was awarded the Lehava award, Dylan R. of Whippany was recognized for earning the Maccabee emblem, Caleb S. of Mountain Lakes and Franklin C. of Hopatcong received the Aleph emblem; and Daniel G. and Jonathan G. of Pine Brook were presented with the Ner Tamid emblem. “Jewish scouting emblems and awards recognize scouts who put time and effort into exploring their religious heritage and teachings,” notes Lynn Cutler, Chair of the Jewish Committee on Scouting of BSA Patriot’s Path Council, and member of the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting.

This year’s service included a very special addition: the naming of a baby boy whose father achieved Eagle Scout rank himself.

Scouts who are interested in learning more about earning their religious emblems and awards, or learning more about hosting or attending a Scout Shabbat service, are invited to email tbaedurs@optonline.net for more information.

MORRIS COUNTY — William Schievella, a law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in Northern New Jersey, announced his candidacy for Morris County Sheriff.

He made his announcement in his hometown of Rockaway Township at the Parks Lake Gazebo, where he made his first speech years ago for Rockaway Township Council.

Schievella served as the Undersheriff and Chief Warrant Officer at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Chief of Detectives in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office from 2007 to 2013. He is currently the Director of Communications & Community Policing in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, and the Director of the Police Studies Institute at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown.

He also  was a  Member of the Board of Trustees, County College of Morris from November 2013 to October 2015.

Schievella said “It’s about safety. Saying he wanted more focus on opioid addiction and keeping schools safe. These are hardly unique concerns.”

“He wants to make better use of retired officers to bolster school safety. He conceded that the county is a safe place, but that an incident involving one child would be too many,” said Schievella.

Schievella is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, but will be running against the current Sheriff, Republican James Gannon, in the General Election in November.

MORRIS COUNTY — The 200 Club of Morris County’s Scholarship Committee cordially invites you to celebrate the achievements of our 2019 Scholarship Recipients. Join us as we present scholarships to these outstanding high school seniors who have shown extraordinary dedication to their studies while also serving the communities in which they live and work.

Samantha Anne Bednarz | Morris Knolls High School
Jeffrey Brodhecker | Roxbury High School
Jaclyn J. Carifi | Parsippany Hills High School
Ava Downs | Morristown High School
Grace E. Flanagan | Morristown High School
Adam R. Hasba | Morristown High School
Michael S. Kovach | Roxbury High School
Matthew Lin | Parsippany Hills High School
Christina A. McMahon | Morris County School of Technology
Rajvi M. Patel | Morris Hills High School
Bradley Rindos | Chatham High School
Raymond J. Ryerson, III | Boonton High School
Patrick D. Salazar | Morristown Beard School
Sabina A. Schuele | Whippany Park High School
Blagorodna Spaseska | Montville Township High School
Markus Truumees | Mountain Lakes High School
Nicole R. VanNiekerk | Kinnelon High School
Samuel E. Weinstein | Montville Township High School
Abigail R. Wilson | Parsippany Hills High School
Corinne J. Worts | Morristown-Beard School

The 200 Club of Morris County scholarship program began in 1982 to provide college, post-high school education or vocational school assistance to children. Scholarship eligibility is limited to high school seniors serving in a branch of public safety within Morris County, or whose parent is actively serving with or retired from a Morris County public safety department, or whose parent is actively serving with or retired from the New Jersey State Police.
These scholarships were awarded on a one-time basis for the students’ 2019-20 academic year. Award criteria includes academic performance, community service, extracurricular activities and family financial need. The scholarship committee reviews applications impartially with no knowledge of the applicants’ identities.

The students will receive their scholarships at a dinner on Monday, May 13 to be held at The Zeris Inn, 372 Route 46, Mountain Lakes.
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Cocktails and Conversation (Cash Bar) from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.; Buffet Dinner and
Awards Ceremony from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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MORRIS COUNTY —  County College of Morris (CCM) will be holding “An Open House for Everyone” on Saturday, April 13, providing attendees with opportunities to explore degree and certificate programs, a range of career opportunities and to take part in workshops on successful job searching strategies.

Career workshops will be provided on information technology, manufacturing and engineering, hospitality and culinary arts, criminal justice, health care, early childhood education, music recording, exercise science and personal training, and human services. The workshops will cover salaries, job demand and what requirements are needed to seek employment.

Sessions also we offered on financial aid, career services, transfer opportunities and programs for high school students to earn college credit.

For job seekers, workshops will be offered on “Creating a Resume for Today’s Job Market,” “LinkedIn: What’s in Your Profile?” “Nailing Your Interview Do’s and Don’ts” and “Job Search in the Digital Aid.”

All sessions will be offered multiple times during the course of the day. Campus tours also will be provided, so visitors can explore the college’s state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and labs, meet with current students and enjoy CCM’s beautiful surroundings.

The Open House takes place 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., starting in the Health and Physical Education Building, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. There will be three introductory sessions on the college offered at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Park in Lots 7, 8 or 9.

Whether you’re a high school student looking to earn a college degree or seeking to gain qualifications for quick entry into a field such as engineering or IT, or an adult desiring to improve your career opportunities, CCM has a pathway to meet your goals.

Reserve a spot for “An Open House for Everyone” by clicking here to register.

For more information, contact the CCM Office of Admissions at admiss@ccm.edu or (973) 328-5100.