Morristownthisweek
Transcription
Morristownthisweek
The Best of Morristownthisweek Your votes are in: Here’s the Best of Morristown This Week From August 10 through September 4, we invited our readers to cast their votes in our Best of Morristown This Week contest. One lucky voter was even selected to win $100. Readers were asked to be the judge in a wide range of categories, from Best Pizzeria to Best Physician, Best Pub and Best Real Estate Agent. Well, the results are in. On the next few pages, you can see the winners and runners-up. In some cases, there were ties, so we’ve included all the top vote-getters in alphabetical order. Thanks for voting! MTW Best Teacher Winner: Marcella DiBenedetto, Frelinghuysen Middle School By JENNIFER L. NELSON SPECIAL TO MORRISTOWN THIS WEEK M arcella Di Benedetto, a sixth-grade Italian teacher at Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown, is passionate about helping her students make connections to the world around them through language. Nominated Best Teacher, the West Orange resident is always quick to infuse her lesson plans with personal experiences, and encourages students to learn about each other while integrating the Italian culture into their lives. “In addition to developing their language skills and cultural knowledge through real-world scenarios, I love taking the time to share personal experiences… whether it’s about Morristown, Italy, or elsewhere, [sharing] helps to personalize their learning experience,” she said. “This has helped to make learning more meaningful, and remind them how connected we are in this world and how many opportunities exist in their future to use their Italian skills and knowledge.” Not surprisingly, her favorite unit to teach is called “Tutto di me,” where students have an opportunity to talk about themselves, their families, homes, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and more. Another favorite classroom activity adopts the format of “speed-dating” — students are paired up with a partner on a rotating basis for about 30 seconds to practice asking and answering questions. “Regardless of their level, motivation is an enormous factor,” she said. “Therefore, I incorporate fun, interactive activities into my lessons.” Though she has always harbored an interest in a variety of subjects, when it came time to choose her professional path, Di Benedetto found herself drawn to her Italian heritage and educational background. She earned her BA in Italian and M.Ed in Language Education from Rutgers University. For Di Benedetto, the most rewarding aspect about teaching is helping students overcome obstacles when they’re struggling with a difficult concept, and recognizing the moment when it all begins to “click.” “As a class, I love when they ask to repeat an activity — they don’t even realize that they’re learning, be- cause they’re too busy having fun,” she said. Di Benedetto remains involved in various facets of the school and outside community. She serves as board member and recording secretary of the Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey, is a member of the Cystinosis Foundation, and works to collect donations for troops serving overseas. Outside of the classroom, Di Benedetto enjoys booking, baking, and sightseeing, in addition to spending time with her husband, Nicholas, niece, Gabriella, and many family members and friends. MTW Best Teacher Runner-up: Rev. Elizabeth Johnson Blythe, Joyful Noise Nursery School By JENNIFER L. NELSON SPECIAL TO MORRISTOWN THIS WEEK J oyful Noise Preschool and Daycare Center is an educational outreach program of the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains, where Reverend Liz Johnson Blythe was recently named co-pastor with her husband, Scott. Blythe was also named Best Teacher for her dedication to the young children who attend school and daycare at Joyful Noise. Though she doesn’t serve as a teacher at Joyful Noise, she often makes herself available to build relationships with families. Sometimes she can even be found leading an impromptu lesson. “I just love kids and their natural curiosity,” said Blythe, referencing a recent conversation with a group of three-year-olds who wanted to learn all about the bees on the playground. “I always stop and talk with children, and at times that might just lead to a science lesson.” Blythe characterizes her leadership style as collaborative, which comes across in her sermons and when working with others for the benefit of the church, the community, and the students at Joyful Noise. Likewise, when it comes to children, she goes out of her way to genuinely listen to what they have to say. “One thing I always do, no matter how old a child is, is to take them seriously,” she said. Born in Louisiana, Blythe grew up in Texas and, after college, relocated to South Carolina. She moved to New Jersey to attend Princeton Theological Seminary, and after living in Baltimore for six years, returned to the Garden State. Although Blythe ultimately chose the ministry, there was a time in her life when she considered becoming a doctor or, unsurprisingly, a teacher. “Since I was a child, I knew what I wanted to do Thank You For Voting Us The #1 Auto Body Shop in Morristown in 2011 was help people,” she said. “As a minister, I get to do a lot of things…I can be a leader, and I can be a teacher.” Blythe’s mother worked as a preschool teacher for 30 years, and ultimately became the director of a preschool. Blythe’s hobbies include teaching, crocheting, and traveling; she is currently learning to sew. She and Scott have two cats, Fingal and Loki. ORTHODONTIST JOSEPH M. ARVAY, D.M.D. Orthodontics For Children & Adults ~ Specialty License #3451 ~ We Do Complete Collision Repair Domestic & Foreign ~ We Handle All Insurance Claims ~ Classic Car Restoration Available Thank You for Voting Us #1 Orthodontist in Morristown for 2011 We Are Your One-Stop Auto Shop 28 DeHart Street • Morristown, NJ 07960 $3 AP-5000483590 163 Morris Avenue Morristown, NJ 973-538-5067 Fax 973-538-1537 www.arvayortho.com $3 The Best of Morristownthisweek Antiques & Collectibles Bagel Shop Candy Store/ Ice Cream Parlor WINNER WINNER H Jersey Boy Bagels RUNNER-UP H Time for a Bagel WINNER RUNNER-UP H The Bargain Box H Manchester’s Decor ������������������������������������������������ Assisted Living Facility H South Street Creamery ����������������������������������������� Bakery RUNNER-UP H Morristown Creamery ��������������������������������������������������� WINNER Carpet Cleaning Service RUNNER-UP WINNER ������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� RUNNER-UP Auto Dealer/ Auto Shop Barber Shop ��������������������������������������������������� WINNER H Pro Haircutters WINNER H Spring Hills Assisted Living RUNNER-UP H Sweet Lucy’s Bakery H J&S Designer Flooring H Swiss Chalet H Sunrise Assisted Living H Mesler’s Auto Body WINNER Chiropractor RUNNER-UP H Felix Chiropractic Center ����������������������������������������� H Dr. Jonathan Taylor WINNER H Niko’s Hair Salon RUNNER-UP H McDonald Auto Body ������������������������������������������������ Auto Repair Shop Butcher Shop WINNER ��������������������������������������������������� RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP ������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� WINNER H King’s Supermarket H Century 21 RUNNER-UP H Hoeffner’s Meats H Ed Rolph & Sons RUNNER-UP Clothing Store WINNER H Shade Tree Garage H Wells Rug Service H Lauren B. Clothing ��������������������������������������������������� Pro haircutters Full Service Salon for Your Entire Family for 47 Years Thank You For Voting Us The #1 Hair Salon in Morristown/Morris Plains in 2011 Kohl’s Shopping Plaza Troy Hills Shopping Center K-Mart Plaza Thank You Routes 10 & 202 Route 46 State Route 10 Morris Plains, NJ Parsippany, NJ Randolph, NJ Very Much 973-285-5144 973-402-7727 973-366-2345 Rockaway Townsquare Mall Rockaway, NJ 973-366-7377 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 20% OFF All Services $3 • Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays • • from 9-11:30am. Must Present Coupon • Expiration date 10/31/2011 Some Exclusions Apply, Not Valid With Any Other Offer Convenience. T h a n k yo u FOR VOTING US #1 Just one reason we are the right childcare for you. DR. KEITH F. FELIX Th to ou ank you r for vo supporter in the ting us # s 1 Da Read ily Record e r ’s for th P e 4th oll iin n a ro year w. SPORTS PHYSICIAN FELIX CHIROPRACTIC CENTER cradles crayons 129 Washington Street Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Telephone: (973) 267-2700 to Proudly serving the Morristown community for over 20 years. AP-5000484372 Learn More! CALL OR STOP BY TODAY! 973-538-1717 www.cradles-to-crayons.com AP-5000483592 Mention this announcement and receive a complimentary consultation. $100 value Childcare & Learning Center Extended hours 6:45am-7:00pm | Ages 6 weeks to 6 years AP-5000484403 The Best of Morristownthisweek Contractor Dry Cleaner Floor Covering WINNER WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP H Leo’s Contracting & Painting H Morristown Cleaners RUNNER-UP H Flair Cleaners H J&S Designer Flooring H Well’s Rug Service ������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� H Fernandez & Sons Masonry Electrician ��������������������������������������������� Florist WINNER Deli WINNER H Horan Electric H Elliot’s Florist RUNNER-UP WINNER RUNNER-UP H Fralley Electric H Morristown Deli ������������������������������������������������� RUNNER-UP H Conroy’s Flowers �������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� Entertainment/ Recreational Activities Garden Center Dental Specialist WINNER H Longfellow’s Deli WINNER H Mayo Performing Arts Center WINNER H Dr. Richard Mann H Agway RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP H Great Swamp Watershed Association ��������������������������������������������� Finance/Banking Gift Shop Diner WINNER WINNER H JP Morgan Chase H International Pottery & Gifts RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP H Clearview Cinema H Metro Dental Associates ������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� Dentistry of Morristown WINNER H Morristown Diner H Ginty’s Irish Gifts H TD Bank ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� Villa Enterprises Management would like to say Thank You Voted Best Pizza! Voted Best Pub! Voted Best Restaurant! In appreciation for your support, please bring this ad into any of these locations in Morristown and receive a 15% discount off of your next meal. Offer valid through October 31st, 2011. Discount is on checks including food. $3 S CCER P ST AMERICA’S SOCCER STORE SOCCER SHOES • UNIFORMS CLOTHING • SOCCER BALLS SHINGUARDS • BAGS • GOALS ALL ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Thank you readers for voting us Best Sporting Goods Store! $3 15% OFF Take your next purchase! Valid Thru 11/30/11. Not to be combined with any other discounts or coupons www.SoccerPost.com 139 MORRIS STREET MORRISTOWN • 973-267-0053 AP-5000483594 een m Scr Custo g and Printin r y done ide m E bro remise! p n o $3 The Best of Morristownthisweek Home Furnishings Legal Services Pet Shop/Pet Care WINNER - TIE: WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP H Home European Fine Furniture H Wilson’s Interiors H Advokat & Rosenberg ����������������������������������������������� H Wiley, Malehorn, Sirota & Raynes Home Improvement ����������������������������������������������� WINNER H Leo’s Contracting & Painting Liquor Store H Bottle King RUNNER-UP H White’s Pharmacy H Hyatt at Headquarters Plaza H Hamilton Park Hotel New or Used Car Dealer RUNNER-UP WINNER ������������������������������������������������� Photo Processing WINNER H Sandrian Camera RUNNER-UP H Rite Aid H Morristown BMW H Best Western Pharmacy RUNNER-UP ����������������������������������������������� WINNER - TIE: ������������������������������������������������� H Rite Aid H The Grapeful Palate Hotel H Feline Health Center WINNER WINNER ����������������������������������������������� H Viva La Pet! ����������������������������������������������� RUNNER-UP ������������������������������������������������� Jewelers Physical Fitness Facility H Subaru of Morristown ����������������������������������������������� WINNER H Braunschweiger Jewelers Orthodontist RUNNER-UP WINNER H Parisi Sports Club RUNNER-UP H The Club at Morristown H Dr. Joseph Arvay H Aires Jewelers WINNER ����������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� Morristown Agway would like to Connect with more of your best customers through the combined power of NJ Press Media Solutions’ family of brands and the expanded digital reach of Yahoo! thank all of our customers for voting us Morris County’s favorite Home & Garden Center for Lisa, Mom the past 4 years! Please join us on Saturday Oct 8th, 11am-3pm for our Annual Petting Zoo Free pony rides and refreshment for all. Zero in on your ideal customers with our expanded audience targeting capabilities based on geography, demographics, interests, and user behaviors. Sara, Affluent $3 Our growing collection of digital solutions will drive people like Lisa, Sara, and Mike to your business when they are ready to buy. A Fresh Approach to Assisted Living Mike, Young Professional I nnovative and Distinct, our holistic approach to senior living is the cornerstone of our services we call Signature Touches. Best of the Thank you to our Readers who Voted us #1 Assisted Living in Morristown We understand that reaching and engaging people is challenging in this fragmented digital landscape. Our expertise in multi-media solutions — enhanced by partnerships with companies like Yahoo! — makes NJ Press Media Solutions the local leader in digital marketing. Renew Move the Body, Intrigue the Mind and Inspire the Spirit Savor Chef Inspired, Gourmet Dining Thrive Individualized Services and Connect with your best customers at the best time. Call 732.643.3700 or visit us online at NJPressMediaSolutions.com/Yahoo Personalized Care 973.539.3370 $3 www.spring-hills.com AP-5000483596 17 SPRING PLACE, MORRISTOWN To learn more about behavioral targeting, use your smartphone to scan the QR code. Or, for a link to our mobile site text YAHOO to 684918. The Best of Morristownthisweek Physician Pub or Night Club Sporting Goods WINNER WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP ������������������������������������������� H Dr. Brian Smith H The Office H Dr. Martin Cohen H The Soccer Post H Sona Thirteen ��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� Pizzeria Real Estate Broker or Agent WINNER H Villa Cafe WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP H Better Homes Realty H Tomato Pie ��������������������������������������������������������� RUNNER-UP Plumbing/Heating/ Air Conditioning Teachers and their Schools H Marcella DiBenedetto, Frelinghuysen Middle School H Keller Williams RUNNER-UP ������������������������������������������� H Rev. Elizabeth Johnson Restaurant Blythe, Joyful Noise Nursery School WINNER WINNER RUNNER-UP RUNNER-UP ������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� Wallpaper/ Painting H Air Group LLC H George & Martha’s H Webster Plumbing & Heating ��������������������������������������������������������� H J&K Steakhouse Pre-School/Nursery School/ Sandwich Shop Day Care Center WINNER WINNER H Cradles to Crayons RUNNER-UP H Joyful Noise Nursery School H Longfellow’s Deli RUNNER-UP H Morristown Deli WINNER H Ricciardi’s RUNNER-UP H Interiors at 40 Main ��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� People Planet Prosperity Passion Volunteer Community Environment Wellness Social equity Open space Farm to table Slow food Recycling Sharing Local Sustainable Own Every Thursday only in the Daily Record. AP-5000483597 r u o Y w ro G : n e rd a G y it n Morristown Commu