PARSIPPANY — Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading to children at the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. From left: Club members Stephanie LiCausi, Mary Ann Coyne, Janet Reilly, Cathy Haney, Child Day Care Center Director Peggy Rauscher, club members, Joan Garbarino, Penny Radosin, Lorraine Steinberger and Teri Wohld.
Driver hits traffic light on Route 46
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Elliot Maraminsky, 77, Whippany, was attempting to make a left turn at the jug handle from Route 46 East to Route 46 West, in front of Holiday Inn, when he failed to complete the turn properly striking the westbound traffic signal, on Wednesday, March 2 at 7:52 p.m.
The traffic light landed on a 2005 Nissan driven by Mr. John Gialanella, Flanders.
There were no injuries reported, and the vehicle was driven from the scene. Mr. Maraminsky was not issued any summons at the time of this article.
Freddie says “Hi” … Please adopt me
RANDOLPH — Freddie wants everyone to know he is looking for his furever home. He is a playful puppy about twelve weeks old. Freddie was rescue from a high kill shelter in North Carolina and he is now living in a foster home in New Jersey.
His foster family says…….” Freddie is going great. He is one happy puppy! Freddie enjoys playing with toys, playing tug of way with my dog and running in the yard. He has the cutiest, funniest run and you can see him running in the video.
Freddie is definately a little love bug. He does this adorable thing where he presses his nose up to your face. It’s so darn cute! And, Freddie has the funniest sleeping patterns, he starts off sleeping in his stomach or side then rolls into his back and ends up with his feet in the air. It’s so adorable!!
Freddie is a smart puppy who loves tto please. He already knows the commands sit, no and lay down. Freddie sleeps through the night without having accidents and he is doing a good job with house training. and is doing good witrh house training. Freddie is so cute and sweet. We know he is going to make someone very happy!’
If you have a furever home for this pet, please e-mail FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. You can see more photos of Freddie at www.fhdr.petfinder.com.
Speed Networking is back at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) will host a Speed Networking event on Tuesday, March 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Barefoot Rehabilitation Clinic / Crossfit, 5 Eastmans Road, Parsippany.
Join the chamber for food, fun and networking. Bring plenty of business cards.
The event is free for chamber members and is an opportunity to make the most of one’s membership. Non-members can also attend for $15.00.
PACC’s Speed Networking is an intensive session of two-minute mini-meetings. Looking for a web designer? Perhaps a new banker? On the lookout for a mentor? Searching for a potential business partner? The possibilities and outcomes are endless.
Appetizers and beverages will be served compliments of Rehabilitation Clinic / Crossfit.
To sign up for Speed Networking, click here.
If you would like to sponsor an event at your business, contact Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400.
Relay for Life holds kick off celebration
RANDOLPH — Relay for Life of Central Morris County recently held its kick-off celebration at the Denville Municipal Building. The attendees had the opportunity to learn about the opportunities to join the 2016 Relay of Life event. They learned how to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, and how to remember those lost and how to “Make a Difference.” Relay for Life is looking for people to get involved. Cancer touches us all in one way or the other.
This year, the event will be held on Saturday, June 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 5 at 6:00 a.m. at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road.
Western Pest Services is sponsoring the event.
As the nation’s largest fundraising event, Relay For Life of Central Morris County rallies families, friends, businesses, schools, hospitals, service and faith-based organizations in communities throughout Morris County and beyond and is asking you to participate in the event by: starting or joining a team, making a donation, sponsoring the event, purchasing a track sign or just coming out to show your support to those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and by providing an opportunity for everyone to fight back against the disease. We are also looking for survivors and caregivers, as we would love for you to join us so that we can celebrate and honor you during our special Survivor activities and dinner, as well as during the Luminaria Ceremony.
In attendance was Randolph Mayor Roman Hirniak, Parsippany Council President Louis Valori, Parsippany Council Vice President Robert Peluso, Council member Paul Carifi, Jr.,, Parsippany Police Chief Paul Philipps and Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!
For more information about getting involved, making a donation, sponsoring the event and/or purchasing a track sign, contact Bonnie at bonnie@rainbowpeace.net or call (201) 317-0810. Visit their website by clicking here or like their Facebook page for event details.
Happening now: Vehicle crashes through window of Exxon On The Run
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police is on the scene of Exxon, On The Run, 2959 Route 10, across the street from Kafe Mozart, on a report of a vehicle crashing through the front window. No injuries were reported.
Parsippany Building Department and Parsippany Board of Health was called to the scene to determine the extent of the damages.
Parsippany Focus will update this story as details become available.
Update: CMS Student is in critical condition
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a male student had collapsed and was unresponsive at Central Middle School, at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3.
Dispatchers were further advised that CPR was in progress by staff at the School. Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services, Saint Clares Paramedics, along with multiple Parsippany Police Patrol Units responded to the scene.
Emergency Personnel immediately began treating the victim upon their arrival. Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services and Saint Clares Paramedics transported the student, with police escort, to Morristown Medical Center.
The student is currently in critical condition.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the student was participating in gym class when he asked to be excused to the bathroom.
A short time later other students utilized the same bathroom and alerted the gym teacher that something may be the matter with the person in the bathroom stall.
Staff immediately responded to the victim and began rendering aid.
Medical Emergency at Central Middle School
PARSIPPANY — A student at Central Middle School had a medical emergency, on Thursday, March 3 at approximately 10:57 a.m.
He was attended to by staff and medical personnel and has been transported to a local hospital.
The parents of Central students have been notified of the situation and during the medical emergency Central went into a soft lockdown so that medical emergency personnel had free access to the building.
The school district is providing counselling services to staff and students who witnessed the medical emergency.
Central Middle School is running its normal schedule and we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
Snow in N.J. expected to start falling late Thursday night
It’ll be crisp and dry Thursday, but a shot of snow is expected for New Jersey beginning late Thursday or early Friday morning. Two to three inches of snow will fall along most of the Interstate 95 corridor and in Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, according to the National Weather Service. One to two inches are…
Officer Peter Rizzolo promoted to Sergeant
PARSIPPANY — Deputy Police Chief Richard Pantina held the promotion to the rank of Sergeant for Officer Peter Rizzolo. The promotion was held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 2. Sergeant Rizzolo, 46, started his career with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department in 1992.
He is a graduate of the 41st Basic Police Officers class at the Morris County Public Safety Academy and has an Associate Degree from the County College of Morris. He currently serves on the Tactical Rifle Team and also holds certifications as a Crash Investigator, Firearms Instructor and DARE Instructor.
Sergeant Rizzolo also received two Unit Commendation Awards and one Command Citation Award during his time at the Parsippany Police Department. He will remain assigned to the Patrol Division. He is a married father of three and his father Robert Rizzolo is a retired Detective from the Parsippany Police Department.
The family celebrated the promotion at Kafe Mozart.
