New Jersey AIDS Services, a local non-profit AIDS Service organization that provides housing and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS has been selected as the Morristown Hosts of the 2014 New Jersey AIDS Walk. The New Jersey AIDS Walk, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 organization which collaborates with several New Jersey cities that are home to leading HIV/AIDS service organizations. These cities unite to produce state-wide awareness and fundraising walks. This year’s walk, presented by Janssen Therapeutics, will be held on Sunday, May 4. On this day, at exactly the same time, thousands upon thousands of people will walk in solidarity throughout the state of New Jersey in effort to raise funds and awareness for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Walks in all five cities are open to the public and registration is free. Walks will take place in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Morristown, Newark and Ridgewood. A unified step-off in all cities will be at 1:00 p.m.

“The NJ AIDS Walk is a model of how collaboration among social service organizations can raise awareness and leverage support, accomplishing so much more than working independently”, said Laurie Litt-Robbins, CEO of New Jersey AIDS Services which organizes and hosts the walk’s Morristown location.

New Jersey has the fifth highest rate of HIV infection in the country. With more than 35,000 people currently living with HIV/AIDS in New Jersey, we have never needed community support more. Join us in fighting this pandemic by supporting the thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Garden State by walking with us in the 2014 New Jersey AIDS Walk.

In addition to Janssen Therapeutics, Statewide Sponsors include Walgreens Pharmacy and Merck Pharmaceuticals. For more information on how to get involved as a walker or volunteer, please visit www.NJAIDSWalk.org and click on the walk location you wish to support.

Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Town of Boonton Police Chief David J. Mayhood announce the arrest of Harry E. Schnitzer, 70, Parsippany, on a charge related to a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, April 30 at the Santander Bank in Boonton.

On April 30, 2014, at approximately 10:08 am, Harry E. Schnitzer is alleged to have entered the Santander Bank located at 405 Main Street, Boonton. Once inside, Schnitzer allegedly demanded money and at one point threatened to get his gun. Schnitzer then fled the bank on foot.

In response to this incident, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Boonton Police Department began an investigation into the identity of this assailant.

On Thursday, May 1 the Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.S.C. authorized a warrant-complaint charging Harry E. Schnitzer with a crime related to this incident.

The defendant was charged with the crime of Robbery, a crime of the first degree.

Judge Gilson set bail at $200,000 full cash, bond or property without a ten percent option. The defendant was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility.

The investigation revealed that Schnitzer was formerly employed with the Essex County Sheriff’s Office where he retired in 2002 as a Lieutenant.

Schnitzer was born in 1943 and retired from Essex County in July 2002 after serving 17 years. Schnitzer collects a member pension that is funded by the PERS – Public Employee Retirement System. Schnitzer’s monthly pension payment of $3,112.54 – based off a salary of $76,057.

Acting Prosecutor Knapp stated “the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Detectives and the Boonton Police Department Detectives worked tirelessly to make this arrest. Classic and effective investigative efforts were successfully utilized to apprehend this alleged offender.”

Acting Prosecutor Knapp commended Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano, Sergeant Steven Brylinski and Detective Kathryn Kutepow of the Major Crimes Unit along with Boonton Detective Leroy Harris.

Acting Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Mayhood thank the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Parsippany Troy-Hills Police Department, the Boonton Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office-Criminal Investigation Section and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Any inquires regarding this press release may be directed to First Assistant Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas A. Zelante at (973) 285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.

It takes more than lifeguards to keep swimmers safe! If you are a parent of a swimmer, a swim coach, a lake or pool manager, join the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA on Saturday, May 17 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. for a Swim Safety Summit.

A variety of speakers will be on hand to cover important issues for the community concerning everything to do with swimming and water safety.

Programs include: Coaching Techniques, Search & Rescue Techniques, Understanding the Bathing Code, Ice Safety, plus a Summer Swim Officials Training Workshop.

For complete details, times, and to register, go to: www.lakelandhillsymca.com The day is free, but preregistration is a must. For more information, contact Gwen McNamara at the Y, (973) 334-2820 ext. 22 or email: gwenm@lhymca.co

On Saturday, May 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Stickley Museum celebrates spring with the second annual Family Fun & Games Day funded by Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. The day’s activities are built around the theme “My Home” and will include bilingual components. Children of all ages are invited to learn about homes of all kinds, including the Stickley family’s home, the Log House at Craftsman Farms.

A Curious George appearance and activities will delight children and adults alike, courtesy of the Stickley Museum’s continuing partnership with PBS Kids Club THIRTEEN. The North Cottage will host a story time reading of The Best Nest by P. D. Eastman in both English and Spanish and other stories. Perennial favorite Animal Experiences returns again this year, and families are encouraged to reserve a spot ahead of time for one of their live animal programs at StickleyMuseum.org or by calling (973) 540-0311.

While focused on family fun, this program will also encourage children to consider concepts that Gustav Stickley held dear, like the value of nature and the meaning of home. The program will include scavenger hunts, both indoors and out, that encourage a fun exploration of the Log House and its beautiful natural environment, craft activities, games and snow cones from Kona Ice!

Admission to Family Fun & Games Day is $10.00 for Children and $5.00 for Adults. The event is free to Stickley Museum Members at the Dual/Family level or higher. Members of Kids Club THIRTEEN, a family membership at PBS THIRTEEN, will also receive free admission to this event with reservations. Admission includes all Family Fun & Games activities, including the live animal show, though families are urged to make a reservation for the animal show, as space is limited. Reservations can be made at StickleyMuseum.org or by calling (973) 540-0311.

For further information, call (973) 540-0311, email education@stickleymuseum.org or visit the museum’s website by clicking here.

The museum’s regular hours are Thursday through Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round, with tours hourly from 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The entrance is located at the intersection of Manor Lane and Route 10 West, Morris Plains. Standard admission is Free for Members; $10 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Students; $4.00 for Children.

Craftsman Farms, the former home of noted designer Gustav Stickley, is owned by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and is operated as The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms by The Craftsman Farms Foundation, Inc. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey. Restoration of the National Historic Landmark, Craftsman Farms, is made possible, in part, by a Save America’s Treasures Grant administered by the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, and by support from Morris County Preservation Trust, The New Jersey Historic Trust, and individual members. The Craftsman Farms Foundation received an operating grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission. The Craftsman Farms Foundation gratefully acknowledges a grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Educational programs are funded, in part, by grants from the Arts & Crafts Research Fund.

Curious George is a production of Imagine, WGBH and Universal. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. Television Series: ©2014 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

MORRISTOWN — Two Newark residents were indicted by a Morris County grand jury today on charges they robbed banks in Parsippany and Springfield in December after threatening to use a bomb. The alleged robberies took place Dec. 18 at the Investors Savings…

Two Parsippany seniors will each receive a $500 check from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association (PTHEA), as winners of the 2014 John Capsouras Faculty Scholarship.

The annual award is funded entirely by individual teacher members of the PTHEA.

The grant was established by long time Parsippany Business teacher and Association President John Capsouras, as recognition of outstanding students of Business who are considering pursuing a career in teaching.

Since his passing in 2012, the annual award has borne his name.

The 2014 John Capsouras Faculty Scholarship award winners are Aaron Wood of Parsippany High School and Ryan Mao of Parsippany Hills High School. Both are seniors currently studying Business in their respective schools.

The students will receive their prizes at formal senior awards ceremonies at each school:  Aaron Wood, Parsippany High School, Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m.; Ryan Mao, Parsippany Hills High School, Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.

The Parsippany EMS was at Parsippany Day Care Center, 300 Baldwin Road, performing Car Seat Inspections.  Certified child passenger safety technicians were checking  child’s car seat for proper installation and fit.  They also were checking to see if any of the car seats were recalled. To make an appointment to have your car seat checked or installed call the Parsippany EMS at (973) 263-7163.

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of children over the age of six months in the United States. The proper use of child car seats is one of the simplest and most effective methods available for protecting the lives of our young children in the event of a motor vehicle crash.

However, 3 out of every 4 children in child safety seats are not properly secured, or even worse, not restrained at all. Only the correct use of child car seats will offer the protection your child needs. Please be aware of the facts listed on these Child Safety pages regarding the proper use of child car seats.

There are many different types of child car seats on the market today. Each one must meet federal standards and all provide good protection for your child when used correctly.

Just as there are several types of Child Safety Seats, there are also several methods for securing these seats to a vehicle. Seat belt systems, lap belts or lap and shoulder belts are designed to be used for this purpose.

LATCH, which is an acronym for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, was designed to make installing child safety seats in vehicles easier. Nearly every car seat, and most vehicles manufactured since September 1, 2002 are required to have the LATCH system.

New Jersey’s child passenger safety law requires children under eight years of age who weigh less than 80 pounds to ride properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, the child may sit in the front seat, but s/he must be secured by a child safety seat or booster seat.

Children under 8 years of age who weigh more than 80 pounds to ride properly secured in a seat belt.

Passengers 8 to 18 years of age (regardless of weight) ride properly secured in a seat belt.

For a complete list of child car seat recalls, click here.

 The town will be holding a Car Seat Safety Check at Parsippany Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard., on Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand to inspect your car seat for proper installation, fit and use. This event is sponsored by Par Troy EMS, Rotary Par-Troy NJ, John Johnson Automotive Group, Safe Kids Northern New Jersey, Northern NJ Safe Communities, and the Morristown Medical Center.

With two elections coming up, the Primary Election on June 3 and the General Election on November 4,

Morris County is looking for a few good men and women to help voters punch ballots.

Election officials are looking for individuals to work the polls on Primary Election Day, June 3, and General Election Day, November 4.

Requirements include being a registered voter, and knowing how to read and write in English.

Those who work the polls need to complete a two-hour training class before Election Day, and must report to their polling location at 5:15 a.m. to prepare for the 6:00 a.m. opening of the polls.

Poll workers will receive $200.00 for the day.

Training classes will be conducted throughout May. Once an individual has completed training, he or she will be been assigned to work the polls.

For more information and to sign up for a training class, click here or call (973) 285-8350.