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Jun 16, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Melanie Jablonka, a Health Science (OT) major was among over 700 students to be named to the Saint Francis University Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester.

To achieve Dean’s List at Saint Francis University students must have full-time status and must attain a quality point average of at least 3.5 for the given semester.

Zoning Board to hear site plan for 212 apartments on IMS Drive

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Jun 16, 2015

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment will be hearing an application for MCRT Investments, on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. MCRT is seeking preliminary and final site plan in connection with a previously granted use variance to construct to construct 212 residential dwelling units on Interpark Boulevard. Interpark Boulevard is located off Route 46, near the newly opened Houlihans Restaurant.

The application is a companion application to use variance approved under Case # 14:30 on April 1, 2015.

On the same property, IMS Health leased 62,000 square feet in the building adjacent to the proposed residential building, which is located at 100 Interpark Boulevard.

imsbuilding — The building where IMS is located at 100 Interpark Boulevard is adjacent to the proposed residential dwellings

Parsippany resident arrested with $3,000 worth of heroin

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Jun 16, 2015

PARSIPPANY— A Parsippany man was arrested on Monday, June 15, with 750 glassine envelopes of heroin in the Sixth Ward, Paterson, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.

Ricky Moncion, 33, Parsippany, was arrested on drug charges following a surveillance operation, authorities said. Detectives observed Moncion as he exited his 2003 Lexus in the Sixth Ward, Paterson. He entered a black Range Rover occupied by Edwin Acosta, 33, Woodland Park.

Authorities said the 750 glassines valued at $3,000 was recovered from Moncion’s trunk.

Detectives located $16,530 inside a shoe box in the back seat of Acosta’s vehicle, Berdnik said.

“The large quantity of money found in the rear of Acosta’s vehicle was seized, as suspected proceeds from illegal activity and he was released pending further investigation, additional charges are possible,” Berdnik said.

Moncion was transported to the Paterson Police Department’s holding cell pending bail.Acosta was brought into headquarters for further investigation and was not charged at this time, according to the report.

Sheriff Berdnik said charges are possible against Acosta.

Letter to the editor: Flag Day, Alive and well

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Jun 15, 2015

Dear Editor:

On Friday I was honored and privileged to attend the Flag Day Ceremony at the BPO Elks in Parsippany. The tuxedo clad Elk officers chronicled the history and sacrifice which shaped each iteration of the US Flag. From the “Liberty tree” to “Don’t Tread on Me” to the Stars and Bars of old Glory. The Boy Scout’s served as standard bearers, proudly parading each flag in turn. The ceremony was a touching and educational tribute to our nation’s flag. The Elk Officers were passionate about our flag and what it represents. As a veteran, I was deeply moved.

My chest was bursting with pride as I left the Elks to continue my weekend. I stepped out onto Parsippany Road, which itself was adorned with flags on each service pole. I walked by neighbors who also proudly displayed the red, white, and blue to my own home in front of which flies old Glory.

I have been to many meetings and school assemblies and my heart smiles as each is started with the Pledge of Allegiance. This Flag day I am happy to see patriotism is still alive and well in Parsippany.

Nick Kumburis USN

Bad Fire Detector at Macrosoft causes building to be evacuated

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Jun 15, 2015

Fire trucks in the parking lot of 2 Sylvan Way

PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 and Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6 were called to Macrosoft, Two Sylvan Way on a report of a fire alarm on Monday morning, June 15.

The fire alarm emptied the building for 30-40 minutes while the firemen checked everything and made sure it was safe for the employees to return to work. The cause of the alarm was a bad fire detector.

Macrosoft thanks the dedicated/brave fireman from Parsippany.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 6

Employees waited in the parking lot for clearance to return to work

Roy’s Corner: Township already owns too many homes

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Roy Messmer

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Jun 15, 2015

On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 the Parsippany Troy-Hills Council, under the Administrations recommendation, voted unanimously to purchase property for $775,000. This property, located at 805 South Beverwyck Road contains 3.45 acres and includes a house and a few other stuctures. With this purchase the township will own five homes (2 homes at Watnong Garden, 1 at the Sheep Farm, and the Baldwin House).

Homes require a great amount of up keep, operating expenses, and management, thus, decreasing our open space tax money for raw land that provides outdoor activity, water collection, and development buffers.

My opinion is that the township should not purchase this property. The Township must also lower our open space tax. Please contact your elected officials with your opinion.

*Roy’s opinions are his own and are not endorsed by those of Parsippany Focus

More heavy rain, thunderstorms possible for parts of New Jersey

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Jun 15, 2015

The wet weather that rolled in Sunday night is expected to continue through the morning and into the early afternoon for much of New Jersey. Scattered showers could turn to heavy rain and thunderstorms at times on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. In addition, some areas could experience strong winds gusts and localized flooding…

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Drunk driver smashes into police cruiser, Hanover cops say

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Jun 14, 2015

HANOVER — A police officer was taken to the hospital and a drunk driver was taken away in cuffs after a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 287. Hanover police said in a Facebook post Sunday that the officer was assisting State Police on Route 287 when the speeding drunk driver, in a Jeep, rear-ended his…

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Mayo PAC in Morristown announces 2015-16 season

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Jun 14, 2015

Kristin Chenoweth performs at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Sept. 11. A Sept. 11 concert by Broadway and film star and recent Tony co-host Kristin Chenoweth will be the official kick-off for the 2015-16 season at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. It’s one of more than 150 events to take place from July through…

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Board of Ed Honors Staff Members for 25 Years of Service

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education recently honored the following staff members who have served in the district for twenty-five years: Karen Ambrose, Johanna Andrews, Rosalinda Aveni, Dorothy Barron, Michele Bodtmann, Marguerite Caikowsky, Ann Marie Carrasca, William Cleary,Louise Corforte, Nancy Douglas, Esperanza Garcia-Vallejo, Mario Idrobo, Joann Koeck, Judith Kret, Gloria Lieberman, Ruth Madpak, Louis Miller, Ethel Obenauer, Peter Pettinelli, Denise Pietropinto, Virginia Rivera, Jose Rodriguez, Philip Santiago, Valerie Steward, Nancy Tauriello, Diane Vaglio and Ellen Ventola.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, Rosalinda Aveni from Intervale School, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran Orthwein

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, William Cleary Vice Principal Brooklawn Middle School, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran Orthwein

Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Vice President Frank Neglia, Judith Kret, Secretary at Parsippany High School and Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education President Fran Orthwein

Jaclyn Carifi Shatters School Softball Records

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Nicolas Limanov

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPANY — At age thirteen and ready to enter into High School next year, Jaclyn Carifi an eighth grader, has added to her already impressive softball resume. Predominantly a pitcher, the most noteworthy accomplishment on that resume was pitching a perfect game with striking out all 18 batters in a row against a Rockaway “All Stars” team while playing for Par-Troy West Little League in June 2012.

Now, Carifi, a three-year starter and a Captain of the Brooklawn softball team can add another perfect game, the most strikeouts in a game, the most Hits, Doubles, Triples, Homerun’s, RBI’s, Runs Scored, Stolen Bases, Wins, Shutouts and Strikeouts in a season to that resume. Also, the lowest ERA in any season. Although Carifi broke the school record as a sixth grader for the most amount of strikeouts in a game with 15 against East Hanover. Carifi was able to break her own record this year with throwing 18 strikeouts in two different games. One against Florham Park and also in the semi-finals of the County Championship against Long Valley. The previous school record for most strikeouts in a season was 101 by Ali Walek in 2011. However, Carifi far exceeded that by throwing 242 strikeouts in 2015.

Jaclyn Carifi throwing a pitch to Long Valley

Carifi, who bats lefty and throws righty has a total of seven pitches. Her favorite pitch to throw is her Screw ball because “It jumps and moves and hitters have a problem adjusting to it”. Victoria Huss, also an eighth grade Captain on the team is Brooklawn’s catcher. Huss describes Carifi’s pitching as “She makes my job easy, it’s a pleasure catching for Jaclyn but, if I’m not paying attention I pay for it in bruises. So, I have to stay focused because she throws so hard”. Ironically, Huss was the same catcher who caught Carifi’s perfect game with 18 in a row strikeouts in 2012.

Carifi, who trains at Pinnacle Athletic Development in Parsippany, and receives pitching lessons from Holy Cross alumni Erica McCrystal, attributes her success to working and training hard and the motto her father (James) instilled in her at an early age. “If you want to be good at anything in life you have to prepare relentlessly.” “I try to do just that. I’m preparing all the time.” Carifi also credits her teammates. “I wouldn’t be successful if it wasn’t for my teammates. They do an amazing job and without them we wouldn’t be good”.

Brooklawn’s head softball coach Edward Young, says “I tell anyone who will listen that Jaclyn is the best softball player I have ever coached and probably the best athlete in any sport I have coached in 20 years. She has a great competitive spirit, sportsmanship and is also a great leader.” “I will root for her in High School”.

A straight “A” student, Carifi has had offers to play softball at private schools but, wants to stay and play with her friends in Parsippany. “My goal is to play Division 1 softball in college and I believe if you’re good enough, you will be recognized no matter where you play,” said Jaclyn.

PHS Seniors beat Juniors in Powderpuff; 26-0

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Jun 14, 2015

The senior cheerleaders marching onto the field

PARSIPPANY — In the annual Parsippany High School tradition, the Senior Girls beat the Junior Girls, 26-0, in Powderpuff. Amanda Angulo completed a 110 rush yard touch down and Veronia Shaw had three interceptions and completed a touch down. Both girls were named Co-MVPs.

The senior and junior cheerleaders performed a routine during halftime. The event was a success and well attended by many students and parents.

Best Friends, James Breenan and Andrew Massefski

Amanda Angulo and Kaila Migliazza leading the senior players onto the field

The Senior Cheerleaders dragging the pool on the field

Logan Van Wingerden taking laps on the track course

Many students and parents came out to support the game

The Junior Cheerleaders dragging the pool away from the Senior Cheerleaders

Student Council Advisor Melissa Van Wingerden and her son Logan watching the game

Amanda Angulo makes a 100 yard touchdown

Skyler Gohn and Amanda Angulo are a celebrating a touch down

Juliana DeIntinis (#33) running during the game

“The Givers” participated in the Valerie Fund 5K Walk and Run

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Jun 14, 2015

Mark Castellano, Domenick Castellano and Cherie Castellano walked as part of "The Givers" team

The Givers can change the world!!!!

Domenick Castellano stated “The Givers” last year and participated again this year because Domenick wanted to see how many of his friends really are very kind and care about others. It is a special day to walk together blessed. Domenick’s Uncle Ed and Aunt Sue started the Valerie Fund to honor their very brave daughter.

Domenick’s mom is also the director of the “Mom 2 Mom” program and she and the whole family love to help others.

Click here to donate to “The Givers.”

Redstock draws hundreds to annual event

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School held its annual Redstock on Saturday, June 13. The public participated in many sports activities and games at the school’s football field.

The event started at 12:00 Noon and ended at 4:00 p.m. and offered food, face painting, arts and crafts, bounce house, dunk tank, games and prizes and live entertainment. The PTSA will held a Tricky Tray and Raffle.

Enzo Gaya and Phoebe Nelson performing acoustic songs

Thomas Rizk traveling in his Mercedes during Redstock

Jimmy John’s was a sponsor of the event. Here they are giving out free sandwiches

Fortune Teller: Zahra Wallizadeh, Ashley Jankovic and Katie Lau telling Shuhony Chen his fortune at the Global Citizens Club (GCC)

Emily Fales at the Peer Buddies table. The group had a three cup shuffle game.

Brian Rodrigues, Zach Kovacs and Andrew Smith

Coordinating Principal for Athletics K-12, Physical Education & Health (PHS/CMS) Norman Francis, Jr., Ed.D. having a Kona Ice Snow Cone. Kona Ice donated part of the proceeds to PHS

Isabel Inostroza and Erin Ardin from Parsippany Houlihans

Rick Santana, Matthew Ruggerio, Adil Chaudhri and Erick Abinader

Alex Chauvette and Kiernan Boone from Concussion Clothing, one of the spomsors of the event

Angela Stanton, Justin Stanton and Dr. Denis Mulroony

Oliver Boch, Patrick Lanigan and Justin Stanton

Brian Lanigan, a PHS 2014 graduate, at Redstock

Adam Welch smiling because he just dumped Keith Bush

Ryan Olcott and Jared Hurta enjoying Redstock

The PHS Jazz Band going to the school with their equipment

Autumn Welch, Brian Carter and Ashlyn Welch

Suprintendent of Schools Scott Rixford with Nicolas Limanov

Josh Levine is smiling because he just dunked Joe Kyle

Joanne Veloz, Jailene Veloz and Melissa Palacois

Baldwin Pizza was selling pizza and drink at the event

Physical Education Teacher Michael DiBernard was dunked by the students

Physical Education Teacher Michael DiBernard in the dunk tank

The Wave Set: Dara, Jared, Brittany and Robin Wohl

Many local business sponsored the event. The sponsors included Anette Ricciardi, Arboone, Applebee’s, Ava’s Cupcakes, Baldwin Pizzeria, Bershire Hathaway Services, Blink Fitness, Boiling Springs Bank, Brian Deegan, Wells Fargo Advisors, C-Town Supermarket, C2 Education, Class Act Embroidery and Screen Printing, DJKB Productions, Gail Napolitano, RE/MAX, Greenspan Family Eyecare, Gripp Plumbing and Heating, Heroes Journey Crossfit, Houlihan’s, Imperial Bag and Paper, Jimmy John’s, Karlital Crafts and Dolls, Kristina Resciniti, Jewels by Park Lane, Last Licks Ice Cream, Math Wizard of Parsippany, Melanie and Fred Hafdelin, Weichert Realtors, Mayor James Barberio, Mount Holleran Towne Tavern, Parsippany Focus, Parsippany High School PTSA, Party Fair, Passaic County Community College, ProMotions Training Academy, Retro Fitness, Sarah Joen, Stella and Dot, SAT by MBA, Susan J. Kroeger, CPA, The Source of Health, The Wave Set and Kona Ice.

Following the event was the Central Middle School Flag Football game, Hawkeye Community Awards and the annual Juniors vs. Seniors PowderPuff Football game.

Parsippany Focus covered all three events, so look for the articles on those events too!.

David Simon Joins Colliers International as New Jersey Market Leader

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPANY – In line with its aggressive expansion plans throughout the region, Colliers International today announced that industry leader David A. Simon, SIOR has joined the organization as Executive Managing Director, New Jersey Region and will serve as the new head of the firm’s New Jersey operations.

With more than 25 years of experience as a broker and manager in the New Jersey market, Simon will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of the firm’s Parsippany and Princeton offices, with plans to open others, while significantly increasing market share across Northern and Central New Jersey.

Simon also joins Tri-State Chief Operating Officer and fellow industry leader Kim Brennan, completing the most experienced management team in New Jersey commercial brokerage.

“David is one of the most successful, respected real estate professionals in New Jersey,” said Joe Harbert, President of Colliers International’s Eastern Region. “Our intention is to become the number one brokerage firm in New Jersey, and see David as a key to helping us get there. He is not only a dynamic broker, but a strategic thinker who has led other firms to prominence. His presence and leadership will take us to the next level, and help us recruit even more top talent.”

Most recently Simon was an Executive Managing Director with Massey Knakal Realty Services and led the firm’s expansion into New Jersey. Massey Knakal was acquired by Cushman & Wakefield in December, 2014. Previously, he has held leadership positions including: Managing Principal for the New Jersey office of Cassidy Turley, Chief Operating Officer for Colliers Houston & Co. and Principal with Newmark Real Estate of New Jersey, currently known as Newmark Grubb Night Frank.

Throughout his career Simon has completed hundreds of transactions on behalf of tenants such as: Merrill Lynch, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and has represented properties on behalf of institutional and local owners including: Mack-Cali, John Hancock, Chase Manhattan Bank, Atlantic Realty and Kushner Real Estate Group, among others.

Simon attended Boston University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Public Relations. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science degree in Real Estate from New York University. He is a past President of IOREBA, member of the executive committee of the New Jersey Chapter of SIOR and a member of the Advisory Board for the Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School.

About Colliers International

Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI; TSX: CIG) is a global leader in commercial real estate services with more than 16,300 professionals operating from 502 offices in 67 countries. With an enterprising culture and significant insider ownership, Colliers professionals provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners and investors worldwide. Services include brokerage, global corporate solutions, investment sales and capital markets, project management and workplace solutions, property and asset management, consulting, valuation and appraisal services, and customized research and thought leadership. Colliers International has been ranked among the top 100 outsourcing firms by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ Global Outsourcing for 10 consecutive years, more than any other real estate services firm.

Dr. Mulroony presents “Hawkeye Community Awards”

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPANY — The Hawk Eye Awards recognize the extraordinary efforts of the students, staff and parents of Parsippany High School that make a difference in their school and the community.

To the Native Americans, the hawk was a symbol of strength, vision, and truth. The hawk had keen eyesight which it used to open the eyes of others. The hawk was the great messenger of the skies. It soared with the power to overcome difficult situations and helped others to achieve great victory. We are looking to recognize the modern-day Redhawks with the greatest vision and strength- those parents, staff and students who, like the Native American hawks of the past, see a bigger picture and do everything in their power to make it clearer for the rest of us. These “Hawk Eyes” lift others up through their words, actions and values, and as a result, Parsippany and PHS is an even better place to live, learn and grow.

Each year, PHS will recognize students, teachers or parents for going the extra mile to make a difference in our school or community.

This years recipients of the Hawk Eye Awards were Andres Massefski, Aarin Feliz, Michael Nicosia, Ellen Jones, Joanne Davino, Steve Gilgur and Ronald Ribnik.

Mike Nicosia, Math Teacher at Parsippany High School

Steve Gilgur, Science Teacher and Technical Director

Rob Ribnik — Ronald Ribnik, Substitute Teacher

Aarin Feliz and Andrew Massefski congratulating each other

Hawk Eye Nomination Process and Criteria: Students must be seniors in high school. Parents must have a child that attends or attended Parsippany High School. Staff Members/Faculty must currently be on staff. All nominees must have demonstrated a generous spirit, either through their time or efforts; be proactively involved in acts of service; and go above and beyond the norm, performing acts outside of their normal duties or responsibilities.

Bella’s Bunch participates in Valerie Fund 5K Walk and Run

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Jun 14, 2015

PARSIPPPANY — The 2015 Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run was held on Saturday, June 13. 212 Teams, 861 Runners, 2606 Walkers and 3,467 Participants raised $994,579.89 (as of 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14).

Bella Rocco, Parsippany, a 13 year-old former patient has been attending the Walk since 2009 and each year her team, Bella’s Bunch has the distinction of fielding the most participants.

The Valerie Fund relies on the dollars raised to help the children who live in our community. The Walk and 5K Run supports their mission to provide comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Every step you walk or run and every dollar you raise helps at The Valerie Fund Centers. Patients receive far more than treatment for their physical illnesses. Their philosophy is that to truly heal the children with whose care we are entrusted, we must treat them emotionally, socially, and developmentally, as well as medically.

The Valerie Fund’s 2015 Goal is $1,000,000.00, and you can still donate to Bella’s Bunch by clicking here.

Parsippany’s Bella Rocco was one of the 212 Teams raising money. Her 2015 Goal was $5,000.00, but as of Sunday, June 14 she has raised $6,789.00. Some of her sponsors included Central Middle School Teachers, Sons of Italy Lodge 2561, Barbara Shannon, PatterneSmiles.com, Vanessa Jacobson, Valerie Fund Board of Directors, Carluccio Family, Marie Rocco, Nancy Goddard, Olivia Nicoletti, Parsippany High School Italian Club, Sy Ghosh, Mary Kudrak, Jenna Black, John Morton, Kathy Serrao, Kendall Amato, Laura Rocco, Laurie McLaughlin, Linda Egger and dozens of other. You can view all the donors to Bella’s Bunch by clicking here.

Bella Rocco thankfully is doing well and has been tumor free for four years now! The MRIs and doctors visits continue but thank god they have remained uneventful, just the way we like it! The support for The Valerie Fund continues and has become a welcomed tradition with many friends and families that join the Bella’s Bunch year after year. 2015 was the seventh year that Bella’s Bunch attends this yearly event and hopefully with your support we will show up with big numbers both in people and in donations. Although the team is named after Bella and they will never forget all she has gone through, they consider themselves lucky that it wasn’t worse and we attend every year to pay it forward to all the kids that are currently going through pediatric cancer or a blood disorder. The Rocco’s walk and run every year for every one of their parents that have had their world turned upside down and knowing that The Valerie Fund will help them with all they have to deal with.

Nearly 40 years ago, Sue and Ed Goldsteinbegan The Valerie Fund to honor the memory of their nine-year old daughter. During the six years of her treatment, Valerie and her parents would often travel several hundred miles a week to a hospital in NYC and they wanted to spare other families with critically ill children the additional suffering of traveling to and from the city for treatment. Their dream was to help children receive high-quality care in a nurturing environment close to their homes.

Today, there are seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers located in top pediatric hospitals in New York, New Jersey and metro Philadelphia and more than 4,000 patients are treated annually—one of the largest networks of healthcare facilities for children with cancer and blood disorders in the country.

The Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run

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Flag Day, June 14

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Jun 14, 2015

Today is Flag Day, an annual observance of the Second Continental Congress’ official adoption of the stars and stripes in 1777. At the time, they “resolved that the flag of the 13 United States” be represented by 13 alternating red and white stripes and the union by 13 white stars in a blue field, “representing a new constellation.” Now, more than 200 years later and with an updated design, the flag is an American icon.

Flag Day, though not a federal holiday, is full of tradition. The holiday was established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, and in 1949 Congress declared June 14 a national holiday. Pennsylvania is the only state that observes Flag Day as a state holiday, according to the History Channel. But others host parades and parties in the flag’s honor — just as Wilson intended.

“Let us on that day rededicate ourselves to the nation,” he wrote in his >proclamation, ” ‘one and inseparable’ from which every thought that is not worthy of our fathers’ first vows in independence, liberty, and right shall be excluded and in which we shall stand with united hearts, for an America which no man can corrupt, no influence draw away from its ideals, no force divide against itself — a nation signally distinguished among all the nations of mankind for its clear, individual conception alike of its duties and its privileges, its obligations and its rights.”

Here are other facts about Flag Day:

Bernard J. Cigrand is considered the father of Flag Day. In 1885, as a young teacher at a high school in Waubeka, Wisconsin, Cigrand put a small flag on his desk and told his students to write essays about it. He fought for the rest of his life to formally establish the holiday, according to the National Flag Day Foundation.
The flag has been changed 27 times. The final star, for Hawaii, was added in 1960.
The first time the flag was flown after being adopted was on Aug. 3, 1777 in Rome, New York.
The flag’s colors have become significant over time. The white is for purity, the red is for valor and the blue is for justice, according to usflag.org.
President George Washington described the design like this: “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.”
The first flag was probably created by Francis Hopkinson, who signed the Declaration of Independence. He requested “a quarter cask of the public wine” as payment for his design. He was rejected.
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag according to a pattern, which was likely Hopkinson’s. Legend has it she changed the six-point stars he’d drawn to five-point ones because they were easier to stitch.
Sea captain William Driver gave the flag its “Old Glory” nickname in 1831, according to usacitylink.com.
The current design of the U.S. flag was created by Robert G. Heft, who made the pattern for a high school project. He earned a B- at first, but when the government chose it, his teacher raised the grade to an A.
There are six American flags on the moon. Five are standing, but Neil Armstrong’s fell over.

Two car accident during rush hour ends with both vehicles being towed

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Jun 14, 2015