Girl Scouts to hold Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser

Frank L. Cahill
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Girl Scouts to hold Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser

PARSIPPANY — Girl Scout Troop 5089 is holding a “Spaghetti Dinner” fundraiser on Saturday, May 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The event will be held at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 179 Baldwin Road.

The meal includes salad, spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread and dessert. Girl Scouts will perform Hansel & Gretel at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets donations are $8.00 for adults, and $4.00 for children 10 and under. Preorder take out is a $8.00 donation.

For more information and to order tickets email gs5089dinner@hotmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Troop 5089.

In addition please bring a suggested item to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. Liquid hand soap, small paper plates, premmie diapers, antibacterial wipes, large paper plates, baby bottles, paper towels, plastic cutlery, baby toys, travel size deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste or body wash.

Hundreds Attend Lake Hiawatha School’s Second Annual Color Walk/Run

Frank L. Cahill
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Hundreds Attend Lake Hiawatha School’s Second Annual Color Walk/Run

PARSIPPANY — The Lake Hiawatha School PTA hosted their second annual 3K Rainbow Run on Friday, April 28 at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Route 46, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 250 including students, family and friends, along with teachers and administrators.

Lake Hiawatha children participate in second annual 3K Rainbow Run

Lake Hiawatha School PTA’s elected Chair, Cindy LaPresti, was one of the principal organizers. She said, “Our second year was great! We had generous sponsors, which meant lots of nice door prizes for attendees, and we had an excellent turnout by families from our school and beyond.” She went on to note her appreciation for the parent volunteers who assisted in planning and executing the event, extending special thanks to Sarah Burke, Halia Centeno, Paola Rodriguez and Diana Winkler.

The event again began with a ribbon-cutting performed by Mayor James Barberio. Volunteers staffed stations along the perimeter of the paved path, liberally dousing runners and walkers with colors that showed vividly against the white t-shirts provided to participants. Each walker also received a string bag that included coupons and a bottle of water.

Jim McBride was the event DJ. He provided upbeat music to entertain the crowd.  Amid the fun vibe, the noncompetitive race was clearly enjoyed by the many smiling children who enjoyed the family-friendly, healthy outdoor event. Onsite refreshments including pizza, chicken fingers, snacks and refreshing beverages were appreciated by parents, who enjoyed a kitchen-free night.

Funds raised go directly to support student programs. The Lake Hiawatha PTA finances all of the school’s assembly programs and the K-5 field trips. Beyond individual donations, the following local companies supported the school: Advocare Parsippany Pediatrics, Applebee’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Caggiano Orthodontics, Councilman Michael dePierro, D&B Chinese Restaurant, Foodtown, Home Depot, Jeremiah’s, Mathnasium, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Rauchberg Dental, ShopRite, Staples, Sushi Kuu Restaurant, Stop & Shop, Towne Tavern, Valentino’s Pizza and Victory Nails.

Lake Hiawatha School children participate in second annual 3K Rainbow Run

Theft of Cell Tower Batteries on Lake Shore Drive

Frank L. Cahill
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Theft of Cell Tower Batteries on Lake Shore Drive

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer David Ribaudo responded to a cell tower on Lake Shore Drive for a theft at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11.

After speaking to the technician it was determined that an unknown suspect(s) entered the fenced in area of the tower and stole 28 backup batteries, worth approximately $6300.00. Detective A. Morelli responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Central Middle School participated in the National History Day Club

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Central Middle School participated in the National History Day Club
Victoria Taco and Eileen Zhang with their exhibit project on Theodora

PARSIPPANY — For the third consecutive year students from Central Middle School participated in the National History Day Club.

Every year over half a million middle and high-school students around the world conduct original research on historical topics of interest and compete with each other. Every year a new history theme is introduced.

This year’s theme is “Taking a Stand”. Students can work individually or with groups in creating a project of their choice. This year Central had 20 students compete at the regional competition at Kean University.

Eight of those students were chosen to compete at the State level competition that took place last week at William Paterson University.

There, two eighth graders, Victoria Taco and Eileen Zhang were chosen to compete in Washington DC this June for the National Competition.

They have conducted research on Theodora and how she took a stand for herself and women during the Byzantium Empire. Throughout their research Victoria and Eileen have also conducted  an interview with a professor from Kean University who teaches about the Byzantium Empire.

Ultimately, they have worked many hours on their project in which they competed against hundreds of other middle school students throughout NJ!

Essentially these two Parsippany students will be representing the entire state of NJ for the junior group exhibit category. This past Wednesday, these two finalists had the opportunity to attend  the “winners circle” meeting where they received the judges feedback and guidance on how to improve their project, process paper, and annotated bibliography for the National competition in June.

Victoria and Eileen will be traveling to the national completion with their families. They are very excited and nervous for this new journey. In the meantime, they will be continuing to improve their project by using the judges feedback.

The advisors and students would like to thank the Parsippany Education Foundation (PEF)  for the grant money received at the beginning of the school year to buy supplies and pay for the student’s registration to the regional, state, and national competitions. They would also like to thank Parsippany transportation for providing transportation to the regional and state competitions for these students.

Shoplifting arrest at Powder Mart

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Shoplifting arrest at Powder Mart

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Gregory Bloete responded to Powder Mart on a reported shoplifting. He was further advised the suspect had left the area. While in route to the store, he observed the suspect walking nearby on Route 10 East, at 12:13 on Saturday, May 6.

He made contact with suspect and identified him as Leo Culleny III, 25, Parsippany. After a brief investigation, Mr. Culleny was found to be in possession of approximately $10.00 worth of shoplifted items from the store.

He was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for processing. While at Police Headquarters he was charged on a Complaint-Summons for Shoplifting.

He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.

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.

Two New York travelers arrested for drugs on Route 46

Frank L. Cahill
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Two New York travelers arrested for drugs on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — While traveling in a marked patrol vehicle on Route 46 West, Patrol Sergeant Steve Miller and Ronald Carrozzino observed a 2004 Nissan Maxima on the eastbound shoulder of Route 46 with their hazard and reverse lights activated at 10:29 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.

They responded to the vehicles location to see if they could provide any assistance. Once contact was made with the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle.

After a brief investigation, the driver, Summer Mitchell, 26, Brooklyn, NY, was placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The passenger, Jermaine Lincoln, 21, Brooklyn, NY, was also placed under arrest for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

They were both transported back to Police Headquarters for processing at which time they were charged on a Complaint-Summons with the following:

• Summer Mitchell – Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Jermaine Lincoln – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

They were both released on their own recognizance pending their court date.

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.

Breaking news: Car Chase through several towns ends in Parsippany

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Breaking news: Car Chase through several towns ends in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Initial unconfirmed reports indicate a stolen Black Mercedes was involved in a police pursuit which went through Boonton Township, Montville, Boonton and ended on Route 80, Exit 42 in Parsippany on Saturday, May 13 at approximately 6:30 p.m.

The Black Mercedes was in a police chase and ended on Route 80 near Cherry Hill Road. Sergeant Ross Cooper is seen with other officers at the scene. The Mercedes had blown out tires and front end damage.
Morris County Sheriff’s Office on the scene

Police were at the scene and took an individual into custody on the exit ramp of Route 80 heading to Cherry Hill Road.  Rockaway Neck Volunteer ambulance arrived at the scene, as a precautionary to check on an officer who received a minor cut, and the driver of the stolen vehicle was complaining of chest pains.

Parsippany Police, Morris County Park Police, State Police, Morris County Sheriff Department and other agencies on the scene.

Parsippany Focus will update article as details become available.

 

Police Unity Tour leaves Jersey and arrived in Washington DC

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Police Unity Tour leaves Jersey and arrived in Washington DC
Police Unity Tour At National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Photo by Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps

PARSIPPANY — Tuesday, May 9 was the first of four days of bicycle riding for the Police Unity Tour Chapter 1 participants who left from Florham Park and are headed to Washington, DC.

The Unity Tour consists of Police Officers from not only around the United States, but a handful of other Countries. On the fourth day of the ride over 1,500 riders from all of the Chapters come together for one final ride into the Law Enforcement Memorial.

Team “ParFedLakes” consists of Parsippany and Mountain Lakes Police Officers, along with Special Agents from the FBI.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps is riding in honor of Sergeant Kerry Joseph Winters Sr., of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, New York.

Ulster County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kerry Winters died after being found unconscious during an in-water dive training exercise at the Ashokan Reservoir in Olive, New York

Sergeant Winters was a member of the Sheriff’s dive team and died during a training dive on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

“As a member of the Parsippany Rescue and Recovery dive team, the tragic loss of Sergeant Winters touched me,” said Philipps.

Philipps will have the bitter sweet experience of meeting Sergeant Winters’s friends and family at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.

Philipps said “As I’ve done, too many times, at the conclusion of the Police Unity Tour ride I will give the widow a bracelet with his name as a memento. I want Mrs. Winters and all the families of our fallen officers to know that the sacrifice of their loved ones is appreciated and remembered.”

Winters, who had been with the Sheriff’s Office for thirty years, was a 1983 graduate of Saugerties High School, where he had been a standout wrestler and football player. A Saugerties resident, he was married to the former Michele “Mitchy” Ferraro and had two sons.

The Police Unity Tour’s motto is: “We Ride for Those Who Died” and we raise awareness about America’s fallen officers.

Philipps goal was to raise $1,850.00 but he raised $5,110.00, which is 276% higher than Paul’s goal. To see the complete list of donations, click here.

Assembly Candidate Fortgang held a clothing drive at IHOP

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Assembly Candidate Fortgang held a clothing drive at IHOP

PARSIPPANY — Democratic State Assembly Candidate Laura Fortgang is celebrating working mothers across New Jersey this Mothers’ Day weekend and held a clothing drive for Dress for Success on Saturday, May 13 at the Parsippany IHOP.

Dress for Success collects gently used business attire for disadvantaged women who are entering, or re-entering, the workforce to achieve economic independence and stability.

The event also honors the original intention of Mothers’ Day, which began in the 1850s as a call to action for women to become politically engaged in their communities. These “women work days” involved protesting for peace against the Civil War, improving sanitation to reduce infant mortality rates, and hosting post-war reconciliation events.

Laura Fortgang is running for State Assembly in New Jersey’s 26th District to restore accountability, transparency, and common sense to state government. A Verona resident, Laura is an internationally recognized career coach, best-selling author and mother of three. For more information click here.

Clothing drive for Dress for Success was held at Parsippany IHOP
Laura Fortgang putting more clothes that was collected at IHOP

Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

The 26th district includes the Morris County municipalities of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, Butler Borough, Jefferson Township, Kinnelon Borough, Lincoln Park Borough, Montville Township, Morris Plains Borough, and Rockaway Township; Essex County communities of Fairfield Township, North Caldwell Borough, Verona Township, West Caldwell Township; Passaic County community of West Milford Township.

Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series Moves to Parsippany

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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series Moves to Parsippany

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents will be able to comment on the expanding opioid epidemic at a May 17 town hall meeting in Parsippany co-sponsored by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.

The event at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue will give residents a chance to join an informal conversation on the national epidemic and is part of the non-profit Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall series. The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.

Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the town hall series focuses on prescription drug dependency and heroin abuse and includes collaboration from local and county law enforcement, government and medical community leaders.

In addition to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, co-sponsors for the Morris event include the County of Morris, the Community Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Morris and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office

Speakers include Prosecutor Knapp, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Bradford Seabury, head of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division; Diane P. Calello, executive and medical director, NJ Poison Information and Education System; Barbara Kauffman, director of Prevention Services, MCPIK; Vicky Mulligan, an organizer with MorrisCountyStigmaFree.org and Alton Robinson, Recovery Advocate with CARES NJ.

More than 33,000 Americans die annually from opioid overdose, an average of about 91 deaths per day, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Morris County, deaths caused by opioid overdoses increased from 43 in 2015 to 64 in 2016. There have been at least 34 such deaths so far in 2017.

Hoping to stem the tide of addiction, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will launch a new program May 18 aimed at steering drug users into treatment. Known as Narcan 2.0, the initiative will require law enforcement officers to contact peer recovery counselors whenever they use the drug, Narcan, to reverse an overdose. This would truly give individuals a second chance at life.

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