FLORHAM PARK — Giselle Rohane earned First Honors in the fall semester of 2018 at University of San Diego. First honors students have a grade point average of 3.65 or higher.
The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative Changemakers confront humanity’s urgent challenges. With more than 8,000 students from 77 countries and 44 states, USD is the youngest, independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States.
USD’s eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education.
In February, USD launched the public phase of Leading Change: The Campaign for USD, which represents the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university and builds upon the strong philanthropic momentum achieved by USD in recent years. In September, USD introduced Envisioning 2024, a strategic plan that capitalizes on the university’s recent progress and align new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024.
MADISON — The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2018. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.71 or higher.
Olivia Kranefuss, a 2018 graduate of Madison High School. Kranefuss, the daughter of John T. Kranefuss and Ellen Norton Kranefuss, is a first year at Bates.
Pierson Rambusch, a 2018 graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School. Rambusch, the son of Mr. Edwin P. Rambusch and Dr. Sharon S. Hubby, is a first year at Bates.
Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community.
With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion or national origin. Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world.
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad will be entering into a partnership with the Morris County Office of Emergency Management’s Emergency Medical Services team to supplement emergency medical services (ambulance) coverage within Florham Park at times when the all-volunteer EMS squad cannot provide coverage.
This partnership is made possible by the Morris County Board of Freeholders who have funded the ambulance program to support the volunteers and municipalities in Morris County.
This county government-sponsored program is free to all communities that need EMS backup support. The county ambulance only accepts patient insurance payments. No out-of-pocket expenses are billed to patients, regardless of town of residence.
Also, importantly, the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad is in need of volunteers. If you have an interest in volunteering with the Squad to serve your community and make a difference in the lives of others, please call (973) 377-4226 to speak with one of our valued team members or sign up online by clicking here and learn how you can join our family of EMS professionals.
Training is provided at no cost to anyone volunteering.
From left: Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, and Sussex County Prosecutor Francis Koch
MORRIS COUNTY — On Tuesday, February 5 New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal spoke to approximately 125 attendees and community leaders of Morris County and Sussex County concerning his recently issued Immigrant Trust Directive. Attorney General Grewal explained the directive, then fielded questions from those in the audience.
This two hour community outreach event was held at the Presbyterian Church of Morristown Parish House as part of Attorney General Grewal’s 21-21 Community Policing Project, in which all 21 County Prosecutor’s Offices conduct educational programs for the communities in which they serve. The event was hosted by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General in partnership with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Sussex County Prosecutor Francis Koch provided welcoming remarks to those in attendance before AG Grewal’s presentation. Deputy Attorney General Joseph Walsh provided the audience with an in-depth analysis of the functions and execution of the Immigrant Trust Directive following the opening remarks and Attorney General Grewal’s question and answer period. His presentation explained how the Immigrant Trust Directive will function in New Jersey upon its effective date of March 15, 2019. Walsh took questions following his presentation. The audience was eager to clarify some of the aspects of the Directive, and many questions were answered by DAG Walsh.
Also in attendance was Rachel Apter, Director of the Division on Civil Rights. Director Apter provided remarks on the second portion of the program, Bias Crimes and Incidents. The second half of the program consisted of a panel discussion moderated by Prosecutor Knapp focused on Bias Crimes and Incidents.
The panel was comprised of NJ OAG Training & Outreach Liaison David Leonardis, Middlesex County Department of Corrections Chief Investigator David D’Amico, FBI Special Agent Vernon Addison, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Supervisor Patrick LaGuerre, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri, and Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecutor Donald Cox. The discussion covered the differences between bias crimes and incidents, law enforcement’s procedures in investigating bias crimes and incidents, and the legal aspects in charging those types of crimes.
The combination of state and federal employees on the panel provided the audience with the opportunity to obtain as much information as possible. Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said, “I would like to thank Attorney General Grewal, Prosecutor Koch and all of our partners in this event for ensuring its success.
We were thrilled to see so many community members in attendance. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to host outreach programs with the goals of further educating the community on law enforcement and to help the public better understand the duties and obligations of police and prosecutors”. Sussex County Prosecutor Francis Koch stated: “It was a pleasure and honor to co-host this important public forum with the Attorney General’s Office and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Public outreach events such as this are critical to educate the public and to foster trust, and establish better and more cooperative relationships between all community members and law enforcement. This event was a success in all regards and I look forward to continuing with community outreach programs.”
NJ OAG Training & Outreach Liaison David Leonardis, MCPO SAP Samantha DeNegri, MCPO Det/Sup Patrick LaGuerre, FBI Special Agent Vernon Addison, Middlesex County DOC Chief Investigator David D’Amico, SCPO AP Donald Cox, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, and Sussex County Prosecutor Francis Koch.
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad will be holding a Winter Blood Drive on Monday, February 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Please come out to donate blood and save a life. Every donation counts and means a lot.
The drive will be held in the Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, meeting room, 60 Flech Drive.
On the day of donation eat a healthy breakfast, drink extra fluids and bring picture ID. Appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor keyword: FlorhamPark. Questions please call (800) Red-Cross.
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Police Department announced the 2019 Junior Police Academy dates. Class 19-02 will be held from July 8 – 12.
Expect applications to be made available at the end of the first quarter of 2019!
The Florham Park Police Department Junior Police Academy is open to Florham Park residents entering 7th, 8th or 9th grades for the 2019-2020 school year.
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Police Department recently participated in a Coffee With A Cop event at the College of Saint Elizabeth.
This event was a joint effort from the Florham Park Police Department, the student life department the criminal justice program. This was the most students that have participated to date with well over 70 in attendance for the night.
Building relationships. One cup at a time.
Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
In a short time, citizens and police officers get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the communities they live in and serve.
MORRIS COUNTY — Meet Earl! Named after a relaxing cup of tea, his name says a lot about his personality!
Earl is nine years old and was recently rescued from an inner-city municipal shelter after they found him as a stray tied to a fence. Don’t let that make you sad though, this happy senior is now ready to find his forever family!
At only 47 lbs, he is a pint-sized cup of goodness. His tail NEVER stops wagging and he absolutely loves everyone he meets. While he is a more ~distinguished~ gentleman, he is still full of life and energy. Earl loves going for walks, eating bully sticks, and giving lots of kisses during snuggle time. He’s a great mix of fun and cuddly!
Earl would be great in a home with young children as he is tolerant and very easygoing. He’d prefer a home without cats but he can live with another doggy (or two!). He is potty-trained, crate-trained, and walks great on leash.
Earl suffers from IBD but not the kind that makes him have to go to the bathroom more than other dogs. His body doesn’t absorb the nutrients from his food and therefore he is a bit underweight and his skin isn’t in great shape. Earl is currently on new meds and is improving every day! He is also deaf but doesn’t let that stop him at all! He does not get spooked or scared due to his deafness and, since he is always right by his foster’s side, it’s easy to get his attention.
If you’re looking for a sweet, relaxed guy who’d love to spend his golden years pleasing and loving you, apply to adopt Earl today!
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Maria Aprile is sworn in as the newest member of the County College of Morris Board of Trustees by Arnold Chait, the college’s attorney.
MORRIS COUNTY — Maria Aprile, of Randolph, recently was appointed to the Board of Trustees at County College of Morris.
Appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Aprile, a CPA and certified fraud examiner, retired from CohnReznick on February 1, following a long and successful career. She was a partner at the firm, which is one of the largest accounting firms in the nation. At CohnReznick, she worked with businesses in real estate trades, hedge fund management companies and high net worth individuals.
Prior to joining CohnReznick, she worked at Glickman and Company CPAs and with no prior public accounting experience was invited to become a partner. Her other previous positions include serving as an accounting manager at Staten Island Cable TV Company and as an analyst for Barclay’s Bank International in New York.
She has served on numerous nonprofit boards including the National Association of Women Business Owners, Industrial and Commercial Real Estate Women, and the Academy of Holy Angels. She is a former president of Executive Women Golf, Northern New Jersey Chapter.
Aprile earned her B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University and her MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact the Florham Park Police Department at 973-377-2200
FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the pictured individual.
She is being sought as part of an investigation into an incident that occurred in the business district of Florham Park on Sunday, February 3, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
If you know the identity of this woman, please contact the Florham Park Police Department at (973) 377-2200 and ask for any member of the Detective Bureau. Callers may remain anonymous.
Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact the Florham Park Police Department at 973-377-2200
