RANDOLPH — Two months after a 21 year old man took his own life at the popular RTSP firearms range off Route 10 in Randolph, reports are coming in that another 25 year old man has allegedly taken his own life within the past hour.
The shooting is under investigation and police are currently at the scene.
Parsippany Focus will update as more information becomes available.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany members of the New Jersey Blue Collar Association, municipal workers in departments including sanitation, water, parks and public works, made a sizeable donation to the Parsippany Hills Parent Football Association (PHFPA) during half time of its home game vs Roxbury, on November 6.
“The $1,000 donation from the Blue Collar Union Local No. 1 is fantastic,” said PHFPA President John Mucciolo. “On behalf of our 70 players and their families, we would like to thank Sam Poff, president, Paul Breslauer, vice president, and all the membership of Blue Collar Union for their generous support.”
He explained, “PHFPA is in place to support the student-athlete. Our goal is to assist PHHS in making the student-athletes’ high school athletic experience the very best it can be. Some examples of PHFPA’s efforts include, Year End Football Banquet, Trophies, Player Meals during camp, Shorts/Shirts sets, end of camp BBQ, Concession Stand, Fan Zone Apparel, pre-game Dinners, Game Day Decorations, Senior Motorcade, Game Day Program, Senior Field Tributes, Preparation, Cleanup and Maintenance of the PHHS Football Facility, Senior Scholarship and much, much more”.
Our partnership with the Blue Collar Union helps us to enhance the lives of great, hardworking student athletes in Parsippany.”
PARSIPPANY — The seniors living at Baldwin Oaks Apartments enjoyed a complimentary dinner at International House of Pancakes (IHOP) 792 Route 46. Owners Mo and Sobhy Abdelhadi invited over 80 seniors to IHOP on Thanksgiving Eve for a complete Turkey dinner.
MyLimo of East Hanover picked up the seniors at Baldwin Oaks and brought them to and from IHOP to receive their dinner. My Limo was named one of New Jersey’s Top Family Businesses for 2014 by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. For more information on MyLimo, click here.
PARSIPPANY — Aaron Edward DeLuca, 37, passed away on Friday, November 13 at his home in Manchester.
Aaron was born in Livingston and grew up in Parsippany before moving down the shore five years ago.
He graduated from Parsippany High School in 1996. Aaron then went on to attend Montclair State University, Fairleigh Dickenson University and graduated from The Chubb Institute in 2002.
Following in his Uncle Mike’s footsteps at Parsippany High School, he was a gifted artist and a dedicated All-Star athlete and received many awards for both. He played many sports but his love was playing football. In 1996, he received awards for Parsippany High School Lineman of the Year, All-County 1st Team and NJ All-State. His artwork is also in the Permanent Art Collection at the Department of Education in Trenton.
Aaron was self-employed as a web designer and a marketing communications specialist. He also worked on projects with his late uncle at Graphic Impact in Sunapee, NH.
He was predeceased by his fiancée, Barbara Perez; his uncle, Michael F. Ryan; his maternal grandmother, Ann M. Ryan, his paternal grandparents, Helen and Louis DeLuca and his bulldog, Alexander the Great.
Aaron is survived by his mother, Deborah (nee-Ryan) DeLuca of Manchester; his father, Raymond DeLuca of Lakewood; and his maternal grandparents, Edward A. Ryan and Marilynne Tortorello of Conway, SC.; he is also survived by his many dear relatives and friends.
Cremation was private. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Ryan Foundation for the Arts (PHS Scholarship Fund, in memory of Aaron DeLuca), 7 Frances Court, Manchester, New Jersey 08759.
PARSIPPANY — Pinnacle Foods and Boulder Brands announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Boulder Brands by Pinnacle Foods, in a strategic, synergy-rich transaction that expands Pinnacle’s presence in growing and complementary health and wellness categories. The transaction also expands Pinnacle’s presence in the natural and organic retail channel and provides Pinnacle with a new growth platform in refrigerated foods.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pinnacle Foods intends to launch a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Boulder Brands for $11.00 per share, in a transaction valued at approximately $975 million, including approximately $265 million of net debt. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. Pinnacle expects the transaction to be accretive to EPS beginning in 2016.
Boulder Brands, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, manufactures a portfolio of health and wellness brands, including Udi’s® and Glutino® gluten-free products, EVOL natural frozen meal offerings, and Smart Balance® and Earth Balance® refrigerated and shelf-stable spreads businesses. The Boulder Brands portfolio is sold in both traditional and natural and organic channels in the U.S., with a consumer base that skews younger than that of Pinnacle’s current portfolio average. Annual net sales of Boulder Brands totaled over$500 million in 2014.
Commenting on the announcement, Pinnacle Foods Chief Executive Officer Bob Gamgort stated, “The acquisition of Boulder Brands further expands our health and wellness portfolio, currently anchored by the Birds Eye® and gardein™ brands. In addition to being a synergy-rich, accretive transaction with on-trend brands, the acquisition provides us with an important health and wellness talent pool in Boulder, Colorado. In this regard, we plan to retain Boulder’s existing headquarters location.”
Dean Hollis, Chairman of Boulder Brands, said, “After a thorough review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, we are pleased to provide our shareholders with immediate and substantial cash value. In addition to shareholder value, this combination provides significant benefits for all stakeholders. Boulder Brands’ purpose has been to ‘lead change and improve lives’ and today marks an important milestone in that journey. Together with Pinnacle Foods, Boulder Brands will have additional and stronger resources to drive our brands and deliver value to customers and consumers, while providing new opportunities for employees. We expect a seamless transition and look forward to accelerating our growth across an impressive collection of health and wellness brands as part of Pinnacle Foods.”
The transaction will be funded with cash on hand and new debt. Pinnacle anticipates that, over the next two years, it will increase Boulder Brands’ 2015 consensus Adjusted EBITDA of $62 million by approximately 50%, through a combination of synergies and previously identified cost savings, partially offset by the impact of portfolio optimization that Pinnacle plans to undertake. The anticipated 2017 pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA, combined with the net present value of tax benefits totaling $47 million, implies a purchase price multiple of 10x and Adjusted cash EPS accretion of approximately 8%.
Pinnacle plans to provide 2016 guidance, inclusive of Boulder Brands, during the Company’s 2015 year-end earnings conference call in February 2016.
Perella Weinberg Partners LP is serving as financial advisor to Pinnacle Foods in connection with this transaction, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is serving as legal advisor. Bank of America Merrill Lynch has provided committed financing in connection with the transaction.
William Blair & Company LLC is serving as financial advisor to Boulder Brands, and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is serving as legal advisor.
MONTVILLE — More than two dozen student musicians and two alumni gathered for a concert-fundraiser to help the Wyman family, whose one year old daughter Emma is undergoing treatment for cancer at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, on Monday, November 23 at Montville Township High School.
More than 100 people attended the concert, which featured pop, heavy metal, punk, rap, jazz, and classic rock-n-roll and raised $1,644 for Emma.
“Emma Marie Wyman is a happy, beautiful (one-year-old) baby girl undergoing at least one year’s worth of treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a rare type of sarcoma. Her parents, AJ & Lindsey (Kmit) Wyman, who are lifelong residents of Parsippany, learned of Emma’s tumor in late May and have taken her to Philadelphia to be treated by internationally-recognized pediatric oncologists. As they await more in-depth results regarding the type of sarcoma Emma has and begin chemotherapy, AJ has begun to take time off from his job as a corrections officer, while Lindsey is on her unpaid summer break from teaching sixth grade social studies at Brooklawn Middle School. During this life-altering time, AJ and Lindsey will incur costs from medical to travel expenses, while keeping up with their regular monthly bills for their cars, home, etc.
Please know that even the smallest donation will go a long way to aid baby Emma and her loving parents during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your love, support, and above all, your prayers.
You can donate directly through GoFundMe, by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — The Wyman family was joined by several hundred attendees at a sold-out beefsteak dinner fundraiser for Emma, which featured a performance from comedian Artie Lange. The event was hosted by The Morris County Sheriff‘s PBA Local 298 at the Parsippany PAL Building, on Saturday, November 20.
Emma Wyman’s father is a corrections officer at the Morris County Jail, and her mother is a sixth grade social studies teacher at Brooklawn Middle School.
“Emma Marie Wyman is a happy, beautiful (one-year-old) baby girl undergoing at least one year’s worth of treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a rare type of sarcoma. Her parents, AJ & Lindsey (Kmit) Wyman, who are lifelong residents of Parsippany, learned of Emma’s tumor in late May and have taken her to Philadelphia to be treated by internationally-recognized pediatric oncologists. As they await more in-depth results regarding the type of sarcoma Emma has and begin chemotherapy, AJ has begun to take time off from his job, while Lindsey is on her unpaid summer break from teaching sixth grade social studies at Brooklawn Middle School. During this life-altering time, AJ and Lindsey will incur costs from medical to travel expenses, while keeping up with their regular monthly bills for their cars, home, etc.
Please know that even the smallest donation will go a long way to aid baby Emma and her loving parents during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your love, support, and above all, your prayers.”
You can donate directly through GoFundMe, by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — The Secret Opera will present a fresh take on one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, at the Tabernacle in Mount Tabor, December 12, 7:00 p.m. sponsored by the Mount Tabor Historical Society.Tickets are available by clicking here or at the door. Adults $20.00; Seniors, Children 12 and under $15.00.
This family-friendly holiday favorite comes to life in an all-new interdisciplinary work, utilizing classic text, period vocal music, and improvised string ensemble, adding a modern twist that makes each individual performance unique. It is appropriate that A Christmas Carol will be presented in a structurally magnificent wooden auditorium built in 1885, located in Mount Tabor, a camp meeting community that originated in the late Victorian era.
Charles Dickens is credited with the great revival of Christmas traditions, which have continued in one form or another up to the present day. This work is not only an uplifting moral tale, but also one of great historical importance due to the author’s witty and detailed description of a Victorian Christmas. Adapted and created by Marcus Crawford Guy, this timeless tale is narrated and directed by Annie Rutherford Lutz and accompanied by a quartet of some of NYC’s finest young classical singers and a trio of dynamic young instrumentalists.
Audience members of all ages will feel the magic and mystery of Dickens’ beloved story in an intimate holiday setting.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received two 911 calls at approximately 10:15 on Thursday, November 26 on a shooting at Ramada Inn, 959 Route 46.
When officers arrived they spoke with the victim, who was not identified by police, who said he was cleaning his firearm and accidentally shot himself in the face, according to Patrolman Brian Conover.
Officers gave medical aid to the victim and he was subsequently transported to Morristown Medical Center by the Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Paramedics from St. Clares Health Care Systems. Moments after the ambulance left the property, Parsippany Police joined up with the ambulances.
No charges have been filed but the investigation is ongoing, Conover said. The victim is in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.
When additional details become available we will update this article.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police PBA Local 131 sponsored a fundraiser for Emma, at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Buffalo Wild Wings donated 15 percent of the total bill (not including tax, gratuity, alcohol sales or promotional discounts) to the organization for Emma.
The contest featured teams of six contestants, each had to finish a dozen mild sauce Buffalo wings in a relay-style race. The teams competing were Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Car 65, and the Parsippany Volunteer Fire District Six. The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department came in first place.
The officers who took home the “Wing-Eating Trophy” were Patrolman Gregory Bloete, Patrolman Matthew McAuliffe, Patrolman Zachary Koch, Patrolman Jesse Hughes and Patrolman Elvin Giordano.
It was estimated about $600 was raised off of $3,000 in sales from individuals who paid using a special fundraising coupon. The Lakeland Hills YMCA donated a one-year family membership valued at $975, which was is expected to add an additional money to the amount funds raised through a silent auction.
“Emma Marie Wyman is a happy, beautiful (one-year-old) baby girl undergoing at least one year’s worth of treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a rare type of sarcoma. Her parents, AJ & Lindsey (Kmit) Wyman, who are lifelong residents of Parsippany, learned of Emma’s tumor in late May and have taken her to Philadelphia to be treated by internationally-recognized pediatric oncologists. As they await more in-depth results regarding the type of sarcoma Emma has and begin chemotherapy, AJ has begun to take time off from his job as a corrections officer, while Lindsey is on her unpaid summer break from teaching sixth grade social studies at Brooklawn Middle School. During this life-altering time, AJ and Lindsey will incur costs from medical to travel expenses, while keeping up with their regular monthly bills for their cars, home, etc.
Please know that even the smallest donation will go a long way to aid baby Emma and her loving parents during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for your love, support, and above all, your prayers.”
You can donate directly through GoFundMe, by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — Moms Club of Parsippany East Area along with Valley National Bank, 800 Route 46 and 320 New Road held a Food Drive. The moms and the kids collected all of the food. In addition customers and employees from both branches of the bank donated to the food drive.
Parsippany Food Pantry collects over 20,000 pounds food per year. They supply between 30 and 40 Parsippany residents a week, with a bag of assorted food items.The Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry is located at the Parsippany Community Center at 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donations of non- perishable food items are always needed. Any resident in need of supplemental food are invited to call ahead (973) 263-7163 or (973) 263-7351/52. Ready-made bags of basic food staples such as canned goods, cereal and dried food, are available through donations from individuals, schools, scouts and churches.
PARSIPPANY — More Parsippany residents will be able to enjoy the Thanksgiving bounty this season thanks to the collective donations of Parsippany teachers to the town’s Emergency Food Pantry.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio accepted the $1,214 donation on behalf of the Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry today at the Parsippany Community Center. Also receiving the check was Michelle Picone of the Food Pantry. “We are indeed grateful to the teachers of Parsippany”, Picone said. “Many of our residents will have a plentiful Thanksgiving as a result of the PTHEA’s efforts.”
This marks the third consecutive year that the PTHEA has spearheaded the holiday drive. The 700 plus members of the teachers’ association in all 14 of Parsippany’s public schools have once again been contributing spare coins, bills, change and more in each building since the beginning of the school year. While the majority of the funds came from individual teachers, many secretaries, administrators, custodians and visitors to the school buildings joined the cause as well.
The Parsippany Food Pantry collects and distributes food items for residents in need on an ongoing basis. Donations may be made in person or by calling (973) 263-‐7163.
Gobble, gobble. Thursday is Thanksgiving and most services throughout New Jersey will closed on Nov. 26 for the state and federal holiday. Banks will not open. The stock and financial markets are taking the day off. Local, state and federal courts will be closed. Municipal government offices as well as state services will be closed. So…
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo responded to a construction site on Smith Road for a report of a theft.
Upon his arrival he spoke to the victim who advised him between the afternoon of Thursday, November 19 and morning Thursday, November 20 unknown individuals(s) stole approximately $6,000.00 worth of construction tools from a locked storage container.
This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4313.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief Martin McParland of the Rockaway Township Police Department jointly announce the end of the investigation into the search of a missing canoeist in White Meadow Lake, Rockaway Township.
The search began on Sunday, November 22, at approximately 3:00 a.m., when members of the Rockaway Township Police Department were dispatched to White Meadow Lake regarding a capsized canoe, which contained two Rockaway Township residents, ages 26 and 27.
Officer Jason Tozzi from the Rockaway Township Police Department was the first responder to the scene. He used an available canoe and was able to reach the only visible the 26-year old distressed male in the lake, ultimately saving his life.
The rescued male was transported to St. Clare’s Denville Campus Hospital where he was later released.
A recovery operation at the lake was started on Sunday, November 22, for the second adult male. Today’s search continued to utilize sonar equipment monitored by the New Jersey State Police.
The third day of searching ended today, at approximately 9:30 a.m., when the deceased body of the second male was located in the lake. Dr. Ronald V. Suarez, MD of the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, pronounced the deceased male at the scene. The cause and manner of death are pending.
At the request of the family, the identity of the male found today will not be released.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank all the assisting agencies which include the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Rockaway Township Police Department, the New Jersey State Police the Morris County Sherriff’s Office, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, Boonton Fire Department, Rockaway Township Fire Department, Jefferson Township Fire Department, St. Clare’s EMS, Morris County OEM, and divers from multiple agencies.
NEW JERSEY — A study conducted by New Jersey auto insurance group Plymouth Rock Assurance shows 87% of New Jersey residents traveling on Thanksgiving Day will do so between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. However, only 9% plan to travel between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
“Thanksgiving is one weekday that drivers should consider being on the roads during typical morning rush hours,” said Gerry Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey. “Making small adjustments to travel plans can mean avoiding the heaviest traffic. It’s safer and less stressful to be on the roads with fewer cars.”
Findings from the study include:
• 70% of all New Jersey residents polled plan to travel on Thanksgiving Day. Only 15% plan to travel the day before Thanksgiving, with the rest traveling on another day.
• 50% of all respondents will travel less than 30 miles, while 31% will travel from 30 miles to less than 100 miles, with the rest traveling farther.
• Of New Jersey residents traveling on Thanksgiving Day, 9% will travel between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., 45% between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., 42% between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the rest traveling later.
While driving is the most popular form of Thanksgiving travel, the study shows that many drivers are not equipped to handle common car trouble. Nearly half of drivers polled have never changed a flat tire and don’t carry jumper cables.
“Proactive preparation can make it easier to handle common car trouble on your own,” Wilson added. “Taking a few minutes to inspect and prepare your car for travel may save you from being stranded on the side of the road.”
Plymouth Rock wants to help all New Jersey drivers arrive for their Thanksgiving dinner safely and on time. Drivers can visit the Plymouth Rock Blog for instructions on changing a flat tire, jumping a dead battery and driving in a variety of seasonal weather.
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Park Commission will be conducting a controlled deer hunt in accordance with its White-tailed Deer Management Program which aims to improve forest health in the parks through the management of the deer population. These controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool.
The following parks will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC all day on the specified dates and will only be open to hunters with special access permits. Bow hunting is scheduled in additional Morris County Parks between now and February but these parks will remain open to the public.
Lewis Morris County Park’s hunts begin December 2 and will be held on Wednesdays through February 10, in parts of Harding, Mendham, and Morris Townships that the park covers.
Black River County Park in Chester, which includes Cooper Mill, Kay Environmental Center, Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Willowwood Arboretum, and lands managed for Chester Township, will be closed to the public for the hunt on Thursdays.
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area – covering parts of Kinnelon, Boonton, and Montville Township – will be closed for hunts on Thursdays in December and Fridays in January. The park will also be closed Friday, February 5, and Thursday, February 11, for hunts.
All hunts begin the first week of December and run through February 11, excluding the final two weeks of December for holidays.
Bow hunting is scheduled in additional Morris County Parks between now and February but those parks will remain open to the public.
The Morris County Park currently protects and maintains 18,730 acres at 38 distinct sites. For additional information, including a complete hunting schedule, click here.
PARSIPPANY — St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located at 335 Reynolds Avenue, collected non-perishable food donations during October. The congregation has been donating to the Parsippany Emergency Food Pantry on a monthly basis for many years and during 2015 collected an ‘item of the month’.
January 2015 marked the beginning of St. Andrew’s 50th year of ministry in Parsippany and many congregational members strived to conduct outreach projects with the magic number of 50 as their goal. The church’s liaison to the pantry, Lisa Wedemeyer, obtained a list from the food pantry of their most needed items and we incorporated an each month.
“I am happy to report that each month our congregation far exceeded my expectation of achieving the 50 item goal that was set monthly,” said Kim Stecher, event coordinator. “Even though it was requested that each member bring in only 1 of the specified non-perishable item, our members brought in multiply items for each month.” “As a congregation, it would be safe to say that St. Andrew donated well over 150 pounds of food during the 12 months!”
St. Andrew, a barrier-free and accessible church, is located at 335 Reynolds Avenue. As a congregation we seek to do God’s work with our hands. For more information and directions please click here or call (973) 887-6713.
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