Two men arrested on armed robbery charges

Frank L. Cahill
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Two men arrested on armed robbery charges

LONG VALLEY — Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a February armed robbery of a convenience store in Long Hill Township, according to Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Long Hill Township Police Chief Michael Mazzeo.

The arrest of suspects, Frank E. Kline, 52, and David B. Domanski, 53, both of Washington Township, Warren County, was announced by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The men are also suspected of an armed robbery that occurred March 26 at Krauszer’s Food Store on Stirling Road in Warren Township, Somerset County.

The robbery in Long Hill occurred at about 8:20 p.m. on February 25 at the Country Farms convenience store on Division Avenue in the Millington section of the township. An investigation revealed that a white male entered the store, pointed a handgun towards the clerk, demanded money, and discharged one round in the direction of the clerk. The clerk turned over a sum of money and the suspect immediately fled on foot. There were no injuries reported.     

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the prosecutor’s Major Crime Unit, the Long Hill Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office,  the Warren Township Police Department and the Washington Township (Warren) Police Department worked together to identify Kline and Domanski as suspects in the armed robberies.

Both men were arrested and charged with one count of first degree Robbery and one count of Conspiracy.  Kline also faces two additional counts for second degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes.  Both defendants were lodged in the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Despite these accusations, the defendants are presumed innocent unless. or until, proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200 or the Long Hill Township Police Department at (908) 647-1800.

Distracted Driver Hits Tree; Charged with DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Distracted Driver Hits Tree; Charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Raoul Selikson, 58,  was driving a 1999 Green Toyota Camry, traveling North on Baldwin Road in the right turn lane.

He had a green signal and continued North through the intersection of Baldwin Road and Vail Road and failed to make a right turn, traveling through the intersection and striking the curb in front of 540 Vail Road. The vehicle continued over curb leaving the roadway into a landscaped area of property at 540 Vail Road, crashing over a small shrub, and striking a tree where it came to uncontrolled rest.

Mr. Selikson stated he was distracted looking at his radio changing the channel and did not realize he was traveling off the road till he struck the tree. Two witnesses observed the vehicle traveling north on Baldwin Road enter the intersection at a green light and drive through the intersection, failing to turn right, run off the roadway onto the property of 540 Vail Road and crash into a tree.

Both witnesses stated the driver appeared disoriented when they first approached.

Parsippany Patrolman Arthur Ohlsenn determined the crash was caused by Selikson not paying attention, distracted driving, and use of Controlled Dangerous Substance.

The vehicle was towed from the scene by C & L Towing.

He was issued a summons for 39:4-50 and 39:4-50(G)(1).

New Jersey Statue defines 39:4-50: Driving while intoxicated. (a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, a person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant’s blood or permits another person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug to operate a motor vehicle owned by him or in his custody or control or permits another to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant’s blood.

39:4-50(G)(1) Driving with intoxicated on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;

A court date to appear in Parsippany Municipal Court was set.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Diversity in Parsippany Makes us a Better Community

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Diversity in Parsippany Makes us a Better Community

This article was submitted by resident Gordon Meth.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills is situated in one of the most enviable counties in the Country – Morris County. Morris County has the 8th highest median household income of the 3,144 counties and equivalents in the United States.

Violent crime in Morris County is in the bottom 15th percentile of the Country, and is among the lowest in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In terms of educational attainment, approximately 51% of the County population aged 25 or older has a bachelor’s degree or higher, and this is the 40th highest for a county in the United States.

Sixteen (16) of the top 100 New Jersey public high schools according to Niche.com are located in Morris County (Parsippany High School is ranked 61 in the state and ninth in Morris County.  Parsippany Hills High School is ranked 69 in the state and tenth in Morris County.  Both schools are in the top 5% of public high schools nationwide). Median home value for Morris County is the second highest in New Jersey, and 36th in the Country. In exchange for this, Morris County has the eighth highest median property taxes in the Country.

With a population of nearly 54,000 people, Parsippany-Troy Hills is the largest municipality in Morris County by a factor of nearly two. Parsippany-Troy Hills contains nearly 11% of Morris County’s population. Money Magazine ranks Parsippany-Troy Hills the fifth best small city in the United States to live in (although given the criteria of having a population of 50,000-300,000, Parsippany-Troy Hills is the only Morris County municipality given consideration, and is one of only 35 New Jersey municipalities that are given consideration). In terms of educational attainment, approximately 53% of Parsippany-Troy Hills population aged 25 or older has a bachelor’s degree or higher, with 22% having graduate or professional degrees.  This is slightly higher than the overall for Morris County.  Median family income is nearly $90,000 per year, which is less than the $100,000 per year median family income for Morris County.

Parsippany-Troy Hills has only six elected officials (an elected mayor and five council persons), whereas every other Morris County municipality has 5-12 elected officials.  In total, there are 259 municipal elected officials in Morris County.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has the lowest number of elected officials per capita by a factor of 2-39.  Two-thirds of Morris County municipalities have elected mayors, and Parsippany-Troy Hills has the only full time mayor.  Six Morris County municipalities have ward systems.  The opposite extreme of Parsippany-Troy Hills is Rockaway Township, which has and elected mayor, an 11 member council, a ward system, and a population slightly less than 25,000.

A total of nearly 19,000 Parsippany-Troy Hills residents, or 35%, are foreign born (including myself, as I was born in Canada).  Nearly 11,000 of these residents are naturalized citizens, and over 10,500 of these residents can vote.   This ratio of foreign-born population is approximately the same as New York City.  In Morris County, only Dover has a higher proportion of foreign-born population, with nearly 50% being foreign-born.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has approximately 20% of Morris County’s foreign-born population.  Parsippany-Troy Hills has the 19th highest number of foreign born persons by municipality in New Jersey.    One of the key factors of the high ranking of our high schools is an A- rating for diversity.  The ethnic makeup of Parsippany-Troy Hills foreign born population is 45% Asian Indian, 17% white alone, non-Hispanic, 13% Chinese, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5% other Asian, and 10% other or multi-race.  A total of 62% of the foreign-born population 25 and over in Parsippany-Troy Hills have bachelor degrees or higher, versus 46% for natural born residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills 25 and over.  Nearly half of these foreign born persons have graduate or professional degrees, versus only about a third of the natural born residents.  The foreign-born population has median earnings approximately $6,000 more per year than natural born residents.  The unemployment rate of foreign-born population in Parsippany-Troy Hills is 3.7%, versus 5.0% for natural born residents.  Consequently, foreign-born residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills raise our overall development as a community.

 

 

 

 

Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Over $263,000 For Make-A-Wish®

Frank L. Cahill
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Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Over $263,000 For Make-A-Wish®

PARSIPPANY — Make-A-Wish® New Jersey and 52 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in North and Central New Jersey joined forces this March during the 7th Annual “Month of Giving”. The month-long campaign raised an astounding $263,749 for Make-A-Wish New Jersey, whose mission is to grant the wishes of local children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Jersey Mike’s has a location at 317 Smith Road.

Make-A-Wish New Jersey Staff Visits Jersey Mikes Locations During Month of Giving Campaign

Additional funds were raised for other Make-A-Wish chapters at 95 Jersey Mike’s locations around the country, resulting in a $434,610 contribution to Make-A-Wish nationwide. Overall, Jersey Mike’s raised over $5.5 million during the month for nearly 150 charities from coast-to-coast.

“I would like to thank our extraordinary customers, franchise owners, team members and charity partners who helped us raise the most ever during Jersey Mike’s 7th Annual Month of Giving in March,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO. “Our mission statement has always been focused on making a difference in people’s lives.”

Make-A-Wish New Jersey kicked off the “Month of Giving” on March 1st by lighting up its magical and whimsical wish-granting facility, the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, home of Make-A-Wish New Jersey, in red and blue – Jersey Mike’s official colors. Jersey Mike’s Subs customers were encouraged to make a donation at their local restaurants throughout the month, culminating with a special event on March 29 – Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” – when 52 local Jersey Mike’s restaurants donated 100 percent of the day’s sales to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.

“Now in our fourth decade in New Jersey, we have long known that a wish experience is nothing short of life-changing for a child with a life-threatening medical condition,” commented Tom Weatherall, President & Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish New Jersey.  “We pick up where science and medicine leave off, and can be just as important as their treatment protocols.  We’ve witnessed  – thousands upon thousands of times – the hope, strength and joy a wish gives a child, and the difference it can make in their lives and their family’s lives. The entire team at Jersey Mike’s Subs, and their loyal patrons, have shown us that they, too, believe in the power of a wish, and we are deeply humbled by the success of the 2017 “Month – and Day of – Giving. On behalf of our team, but mostly the children we serve all across New Jersey, thank you Jersey Mike’s Subs!”

Make-A-Wish New Jersey has granted over 9,000 wishes in its 34-year-history – 483 last year alone. With a goal of granting well over 500 wishes this year, the generous support of corporations like Jersey Mike’s is critical to the organization’s continued success. Through their $263,000 donation, approximately 25 more New Jersey children with life-threatening medical conditions will experience a wish-come-true in the coming months.

On May 11, Make-A-Wish New Jersey will host a “Day of Gratitude” at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, inviting Jersey Mike’s leadership and local wish kids alike, to celebrate the success of the “Month of Giving” and to honor and thank Jersey Mike’s for their support.

For more information about Make-A-Wish New Jersey, click here.

 

Kaitlyn Partington Inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon

Frank L. Cahill
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Kaitlyn Partington Inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon
Kaitlyn Partington

PARSIPPANY — Kaitlyn Partington of Mount Tabor, was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the College’s honor society celebrating academic achievement and volunteer service. Partington, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in business administration and digital communications.

Phi Alpha Epsilon, the College’s honor society that recognizes academic achievement and service to others, inducts its new members each spring.

To be eligible for this award, students must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.6, complete at least 24 credits of Constellation LVC coursework, and achieve the “bronze” level of service hours (as determined by the Office of Spiritual Life) at the conclusion of the fall semester prior to graduation.

To learn more about the society, click here.

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts. The College offers 40 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options, as well as graduate degree programs in athletic training, business administration, music education, physical therapy, science in STEM education, and speech-language pathology.

The College has 1,608 full-time undergraduate students and 108 full-time faculty. Students can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations, and 12 study abroad programs. LVC awards generous academic scholarships to those whose high school records demonstrate a commitment to challenge and achievement. Learn more by clicking here.

Annville is 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg; Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours.

Employment Horizons’ “Taste of Spring” Raises Funds for Culinary Program

Frank L. Cahill
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Employment Horizons’ “Taste of Spring” Raises Funds for Culinary Program

CEDAR KNOLLS — Libations Sponsor Solix, Inc. and Culinary Sponsors Birds Eye, Crystal Plaza, FirstEnergy Foundation, and Mandelbaum Salsburg, P.C. partnered with chefs from  area restaurants and businesses for a “Taste of Spring” to raise money for Employment Horizons’ Culinary Arts Training Program on April 5.

The event was again held at the Smoke Rise Village Inn, Kinnelon, and featured small plates from restaurants including Morris Tap & Grill, Ava’s Cupcakes, Birds Eye, Dolce Basking Ridge, Ninety Acres, Piattino, Pig & Prince, Smoke Rise Village Inn, and south+pine.  My Limo of East Hanover served as the Transportation Sponsor for the evening, providing a bus to and from the event. In addition to delicious food, the evening included a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, giveaways, and music provided by Entertainment Sponsor WMTR Radio.

A sheet cake provided by Palermo’s Bakery recognized Employment Horizons’ Diamond Jubilee and 60 years of service.

Employment Horizons is the premier not-for-profit agency providing comprehensive employment, training, and job placement services to persons with disabilities and other disadvantages in the greater Morris County, NJ area.

To obtain more information about Employment Horizons and the Culinary Arts Training Program, click here or contact Maria Verducci-Florio at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240 or mariaflorio@ehorizons.org. Photos by courtesy of Good Night Productions.

 

Jersey Battered Women’s Service Host Coffee House and Tricky Tray

Frank L. Cahill
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Jersey Battered Women’s Service Host Coffee House and Tricky Tray

MORRIS COUNTY — The Friends of JBWS Fundraising Committee is gearing up to host its 9th annual Coffee House and tricky tray to benefit Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) in Morris County. The fun-filled event takes place Saturday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. Tickets can be purchased for $35.00 in advance by clicking here or $40.00 at the door.

Guests will enjoy the wonderful acoustic music of Cast of Strangers, while bidding on tricky tray baskets valued at more than $3,000.  A bonus this year is a chance to win the Disney Raffle Grand Prize of two nights at any Wyndham Rewards Properties, four Disney one-day hopper passes, luggage and designer Sunglasses. Additional raffles and a 50/50 drawing will add to the excitement.

A buffet, desserts, tea and coffee are included in the ticket price; Beer and wine are available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or over to attend.

 All proceeds from the event benefit JBWS, a nonprofit domestic violence prevention agency serving more than 27,000 people last year through its’ 24-hour helpline (973-267-4763), counseling, safe house, transitional living, children’s services, life skills education, vocational counseling, batterer’s intervention, legal assistance, teen dating violence services, professional training, and education programs for youth and adults. Our dedicated volunteers provided 10,000 hours of service.

For more information about JBWS and this and all of our events, call (973) 267-7520 or click here.

Morris Park Commission to Host Annual All-County Garage Sale

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris Park Commission to Host Annual All-County Garage Sale

MORRIS COUNTY — Find treasures, great bargains, unique antiques, sought-after collectibles, and gifts to share. Don’t miss your opportunity to uncover something exceptional and wonderful. It is a one-day shopper’s paradise.

The All-County Garage Sale returns by popular demand to Mennen Sports Arena on Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 161 Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.

“Last year, thousands traveled from near and far to hunt personal treasures,” said Mark Sutherland, Manager of Historic Sites for the Morris County Park Commission.

“Customers purchased mint-condition baseball cards, a wide variety of musical records, classic jewelry, kitchen appliances, vintage postcards and artwork, novelties, and so much more. You never know what you’re going to find.”

All proceeds from the All-County Garage Sale benefit the educational programming and historic preservation projects of Morristown’s Historic Speedwell.

Known as the ‘Birthplace of the Telegraph,’ Historic Speedwell’s Factory Building, is a National Historic Landmark that features a brand new, hands-on, interactive exhibit on the telegraph and the development of modern communications.

Admission to the All County Garage Sale is $3.00 per adult, $2.00 per senior and student. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE. For more information, call (973) 285-6550 or click here for more information.

A Clear Success: Cornerstone Family Programs’ Gala Raises Almost $300,000

Frank L. Cahill
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A Clear Success: Cornerstone Family Programs’ Gala Raises Almost $300,000

FLORHAM PARK — Cornerstone Family Programs’ gathers over 300 of our community’s most philanthropic individuals to raise funds at its annual spring gala.

This year’s event, themed Smoke & Mirrors, was held on Saturday, April 1, at Park Avenue Club. Community members arrived in style, dressed in black and white, to celebrate the continued success of the non-profit organization.

The Gala, which is Cornerstone Family Programs’ largest fundraising event of the year, honored former Mayor of Harding Township, Nic Platt, MACRO Consulting Group of Parsippany, and Marjorie and Ivory Herbert as Cornerstone of the Community Honorees.

Marjorie Herbert, a thirty-year employee of Morristown Neighborhood House, Cornerstone Family Programs’ subsidiary, expressed her gratitude for the organization’s strong support at the event in a heartfelt speech.

“I invite you to come to the Neighborhood House and see what our kids do every day, and would be more than happy to show you around,” Herbert stated as she described the growth of the organization over the past three decades of working there, emphasizing that the children of the Neighborhood House thrive as competitive students thanks to the funds that help its programming.

Patrice Picard, CEO of Cornerstone Family Programs, emphasized the importance of programs at Morristown Neighborhood House. “It’s through our programs and dedication to our children that they grow into our community’s leaders, and it all begins with giving them a chance.”

Encouraging active philanthropy and service, Cornerstone Family Programs’ President of the Board, Hector Mislavsky, noted that 100 percent of Cornerstone’s Board of Directors was in attendance Saturday night. Full board participation contributed greatly to the event’s success, which garnered a nearly $300,000 profit, which will help fund Morristown Neighborhood House’s summer camp and STEM Lab Center programs.

Morristown Neighborhood House’s summer camp provides subsidized care costs for families, and a safe haven for children in the community during the summer months. The program provides activities, healthy meals, and opportunities for trips that ensure positive educational, character, and social development over the summer. A camp for children of all ages, Morristown Neighborhood House encourages active adolescent participation, as its Teen Tutors and Mentors serve as paid camp counselors during the summer, introducing a workforce preparedness aspect to the program.

Each of Morristown Neighborhood House’s classrooms features a STEM Lab Center, encouraging exploration and education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Accompanied with new curriculum for teachers at Morristown Neighborhood House, the STEM Lab Centers were designed with a goal to increase interest and improve performance in these areas of education.

Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House joined forces in 2013 to strengthen communities by helping people build better lives. Cornerstone Family Programs helps nearly 10,000 including children, adults, families, seniors and veterans. Cornerstone Family Programs is a private, non-profit organization. For more information about Cornerstone Family Programs, call (973) 538-5260 or click here.

Karen DeChristopher Named Outstanding Citizen by the YMCA

Frank L. Cahill
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Karen DeChristopher Named Outstanding Citizen by the YMCA
Karen DeChristopher

PARSIPPANY — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is pleased to announce the 2017 winners of the annual YMCA Citizen of the Year Awards from their ten service area towns: Karen DeChristopher, Parsippany; Carolyn Micheletti Dobies, Boonton; Ron Quade, Boonton Township; Thomas Dean, Denville; Scott Akin, Kinnelon-Butler; Lauren Curiotto, Lincoln Park; Mark and Anna Landgrebe, Montville; Thomas “Mac” McElduff, Mountain Lakes; Russ Hall, Pequannock and Sgt. Greg Bogert, Riverdale.

Karen DeChristopher is the Division Marketing and Customer Relations Administrator for Western Pest Services.

Diane Rudolph and Karen DeChristopher. Karen is also Vice President of Family Promise

Among many other volunteer organizations, Karen DeChristopher is Vice President of Family Promise, is Vice President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Co-Director and Committee Chair of Kiwanis Club’s Young Children Priority One (YCPO) service projects. In January, Karen was given one of the highest honors in the Kiwanis Club,  the George F. Hixon Fellowship Award. George F. Hixon Fellowship Awards are given to Kiwanians who have contributed to the betterment of the club. The club is eligible to award a Hixon for each donation of $1,000 to the Kiwanis International Foundation. The Hixon award is named in honor of the first Kiwanis International president.

Frank Cahill presenting Karen DeChristopher with the Hixon award

These individuals have demonstrated outstanding community service and volunteerism. “The selflessness exhibited by these volunteers is consistent with social responsibility, which is one of the key underpinnings of our YMCA mission and we are looking forward to honoring them,”says Lakeland Hills YMCA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Viktor Joganow.

The winners will be recognized at the Y’s Annual Dinner that will take place on Wednesday, May 17 at the Knoll Country Club West. Tickets for the dinner (at $50.00 each) are available through May 10 and everyone is welcome to attend, so come out and meet the people who have made a difference in your community!  For tickets, call Nancy Dunham at the Y, (973) 334-2820, or email: nancyd@lhymca.com

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