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Search Underway for Top Youth Volunteer’s of 2017

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Frank L. Cahill
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TRENTON — The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards begins its search for New Jersey’s top youth volunteers of 2017.

Now through November 8, students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit.

This program year marks The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards’ 22nd year of honoring youth volunteers. The program, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), was created in 1995 to recognize middle level and high school students for helping people in need, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, or volunteering in other ways. The awards are presented annually on the local, state and national level.

“After 21 years of conducting The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, it’s clear that young volunteers across the United States are making meaningful contributions to their communities,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld. “By shining a spotlight on their service, we hope that more young people will be inspired to serve their communities and make a difference to the people around them.”

New Jersey’s top youth volunteers of 2016 were Benjamin Zangoglia, 18, of Old Tappan and Zachary Rice, 14, of Long Valley. Benjamin, New Jersey’s top high school volunteer, organized a fundraising team that collected more than $115,000 in donations last spring to find a cure for a rare form of leukemia that Benjamin has had since he was 10 years old. Zachary, New Jersey’s top middle level volunteer, initiated an annual 5K run/walk that has raised more than $50,000 over the past three years to provide gaming systems and other fun distractions for young patients at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown. Zachary also was named one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2016.

Applicants for 2017 awards must complete their online applications by November 8, 2016, then submit them for certification to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, county 4-H agent, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or HandsOn Network affiliate. Paper application forms can be requested by calling (877) 525-8491.

Participating schools and local organizations will select Local Honorees in early November and present them with Certificates of Achievement. These Local Honorees also will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama if they have contributed the minimum number of volunteer hours to qualify (26 hours for age 10 and younger, 50 hours for ages 11-15 and 100 hours for older students). All Local Honorees are then reviewed by a state-level judging committee, which will name the top two candidates from each state and the District of Columbia – one high school student and one middle level student – as State Honorees on February 7, 2017. These State Honorees will receive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., with a parent or guardian for four days of recognition events May 6-9, 2017. Distinguished Finalists at the state level will receive bronze medallions, and runners-up will receive Certificates of Excellence.

In Washington, a distinguished national selection committee will name 10 of the 102 State Honorees as America’s top youth volunteers of the year. These National Honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.

“When students serve others through volunteer service, they set a compelling example for their peers in the process,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. “We look forward to celebrating the initiative and compassion of middle level and high school volunteers.”

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States’ largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer community service, and has honored more than 115,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level over the past 21 years. The awards program also is conducted in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, India, China and Brazil, where Prudential has significant business operations.

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and school leaders from across the United States. The association connects and engages school leaders through advocacy, research, education, and student programs. NASSP advocates on behalf of all school leaders to ensure the success of each student and strengthens school leadership practices through the design and delivery of high quality professional learning experiences. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Association of Student Councils. For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, VA, click here.

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James Madison University welcomes the class of 2020

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2020 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 33 states, the District of Columbia and 19 countries around the world. Danielle Mariano, a Parsippany resident, is majoring in psychology.

James Madison University offers each student a future of significance — not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success.

Join the Campaign to #StopSuicide During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY —  September not only ushers in thoughts of fall and a new school year, but also focuses attention on the 12th leading cause of death in New Jersey: suicide.

After a 13-year decline, the suicide rate climbed 24 percent nationwide between 1999 and 2014, most notably since 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the second leading cause of death for New Jersey residents age 25 to 34, and ranks third for children and young adults ages 10 to 24.

It’s time to reverse the trend. During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NewBridge Services urges everyone to learn the warning signs*:

▪       Talking about wanting to die
▪       Looking for a way to kill oneself
▪       Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
▪       Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
▪       Talking about being a burden to others
▪       Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
▪       Acting anxious, agitated, or recklessly
▪       Sleeping too little or too much
▪       Withdrawing or feeling isolated
▪       Showing rage/talking about seeking revenge
▪       Displaying extreme mood swings

*From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide:

▪       Don’t leave him or her alone
▪       Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
▪       Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255
▪       Take the person to an emergency room/seek help from mental health professional

Most people who die by suicide had a treatable mental illness. Join the Mental Health First Aid movement, which has already trained more than 660,000 people in how to identify and respond to a person’s mental health crisis. NewBridge is offering the 8-hour MHFA training on both September 27 and September 29 at the NewBridge Parsippany Center.  To register, contact Mary Vineis, NewBridge director of Community Response and Education, at mvineis@newbridge.org or call (973) 316-9333.

You can also take the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s pledge to let people know you’re comfortable talking about mental health.

On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, join with hundreds and thousands of people to ‘Take 5 and Save Lives.’ The National Council for Suicide Prevention campaign encourages everyone to take five minutes out of their day to:

▪       Learn the warning signs
▪       Join the movement
▪       Spread the word
▪       Support a friend
▪       Reach out

Intervention can stop suicide. Together, we can save lives.

DWI arrest on Route 10 at Dryden Way

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — While patrolling the area of Route 10 East and Dryden Way, at 1:10 a.m. on Friday, August 19, Patrolman Sean Abrusci observed a 2000 Dodge Durango traveling at an unsafe speed and fail to maintain its lane. Patrolman Sean Abrusci conducted a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Andrew Mottram, 33, Whippany.

After a brief investigation Mr. Mottram was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Mottram was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters at which time he was processed and issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Observe Traffic Lanes, and Reckless Driving.

He was released into the custody of a friend 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.

Historical wedding dress exhibit at Acorn Hall

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRISTOWN  — “Fine, Fancy, and Fashionable: 125 Years Dressing the Bride,” 30 wedding gowns from the Morris County Historical Society’s extensive collections, will close on Sunday, October 23.

The exhibit, which opened on Mother’s Day, highlights the evolution of fashion through the single most important dress worn during a woman’s lifetime, organizers said. An afternoon tea buffet was served on Acorn Hall’s historic back porch.

“We have dresses in every room,” said Morris County Historical Society Director Amy Curry. “It’s a rich history.”

“Fine, Fancy, and Fashionable: 125 Years Dressing the Bride” offers an opportunity to experience the joy, magic, and elegance of 30 different wedding days and a visual timeline of bridal dresses from Mary Johnson Condit’s 1840 silk gauze A-line gown to Alice Woodridge’s 1954 lace tea-length dress. Join a bride and groom as they arrive at their reception in the dining room, a bride and her mother on the special day, and a busy bride creating her gown on an 1852 Florence sewing machine, organizers said. Bridal accessories, including shoes, gloves, veils, headpieces, photos, invitations, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and even a cake-topper, will complete the display. The exhibit is on view from through Sunday, October 23.

Admission costs $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, $5.00 for students, and free for children under age 12 and society members.

Acorn Hall is located at 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown.

For more information, call the historical society at (973) 267-3465.

Congratulations to Parsippany Soccer Club

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Congratulations to the U10 Boys Blue team for winning their flight in the The Lou Ramos Classic.

The objective of the Parsippany Soccer Club (PSC) is to develop, promote, and govern the game of youth soccer within the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

For more information on Parsippany Soccer Club, click here.

 

Employment Horizons will hold clothing drive

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Frank L. Cahill
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Bags of clothing donated to be sorted

HANOVER — Clothing and fashion accessories for men, women and children will be collected as Employment Horizons holds its annual fall clothing drive from Wednesday, September 28 to Friday, September 30.

The drive offers residents an opportunity to reclaim valuable storage space while helping to raise money to assist people with disabilities.

Items to be collected also include stuffed animals and hard toys, such as dolls and action figures below fourteen inches in size, as well as household linens such as blankets, sheets and curtains but no fabric scraps or carpet.

All items should be placed in well-tied plastic bags. Shoes, boots and sneakers will also be accepted. No single shoes should be dropped off.

The clothing will be turned over to a company that will in turn pay Employment Horizons for each pound collected. All donated items will be distributed to needy families overseas. The goal is to collect 5,000 pounds.

Bags may be dropped off between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m from Wednesday, September 28 to Friday, September 30 at Employment Horizons, 10 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls. Donations are to be placed in a box truck marked “Clothing Drive” located in the Employment Horizons rear parking lot. Items may not be dropped off until Wednesday.

Employment Horizons is a local not-for-profit organization which serves individuals with disabilities, empowering them to earn a paycheck and live as productive citizens in the greater Morris County area.

For more information, contact Maria Florio, director of Community Relations at (973) 538-8822 ext. 240 or atmariaflorio@ehorizons.org.

2016 Parsippany Hills High School Vikings Motorcade

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Frank L. Cahill
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Dylan Joseph McDonald and Brooke Jasiecki during the PHHS Football Motorcade, Thursday, September 1

PARSIPPANY — If you were driving around the west side of Parsippany on Thursday, September 1 and you witnessed the motorcade of police cars, school buses, and vehicles, then you stumbled upon the Parsippany Hills High School Football team motorcade.

The motorcade started on Rita Drive and went to six different homes picking up the sixteen seniors until it finished up on Dodie Drive and then back to the High School to enjoy a barbecue.

The Parsippany Hills High School Vikings football team has a home non-conference game vs. West Morris Central on Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Parsippany Hills Football Roster
1 Dylan Joseph McDonald RB, LB Senior 6-0 220
2 Nick Verducci QB, DB Junior 5-11 185
3 Ben Walek WR, DB Junior 6-0 180
4 Tristan Nichols WR, OLB Senior 6-0 160
5 Kamrin Foxworth WR, DB Senior 6-2 160
7 Hamza El-arabi QB, DB Sophomore 5-9 150
8 Michael Bettelli WR, DB, K Senior 5-9 180
9 Donald Bendzak QB, LB, K Junior 5-11 170
10 Jayson Marte WR, OLB Sophomore 5-9 155
11 Tyler Dasilva WR, LB Junior 6-1 185
14 Cormac Bradley K Senior 5-9 165
16 Domenic Falivene WR, DB Sophomore 5-6 145
17 A.J. Maglio WR, DB Sophomore 5-6 130
19 Kevin Minardi WR, DB Sophomore 5-9 160
20 Nick Ho WR, OLB, P Senior 6-4 195
21 Adney Suvil RB, DB Sophomore 5-8 145
22 Justin Jasiecki WR, DB Junior 5-7 115
23 Wilson Done RB, OLB Junior 5-6 140
24 John Stampone WR, DB Senior 5-8 145
25 Matt Morales WR, DB Sophomore 5-8 135
27 Matt Marino RB, LB Senior 5-9 145
28 Ray Meigs RB, OLB Senior 5-6 150
33 Connor Schaefer RB, LB Sophomore 5-8 155
34 Kyle Davis WR, OLB Senior 6-3 180
42 Marco Falivene (C) RB, LB Senior 5-7 190
50 Vincent Bianchi OL, LB Senior 5-10 190
51 Billy Taylor (C) OL, DL, LS Senior 6-1 225
52 Mikey Habib OL, DL Junior 6-0 210
53 Al Huss OL, OLB Junior 6-1 180
54 Patrick Bright OL, LB Sophomore 5-6 135
59 Padrick Beggs OL, LB Junior 5-10 185
63 James Koegler OL, DL Sophomore 6-0 175
65 Shane O’Connor Junior
66 Jay Kilpack OL, DL Senior 6-2 180
67 Thomas Copeland OL, DL Senior 5-9 190
70 Crin Uricoli OL, DL Senior 6-2 235
71 Justin Gurth OL, DL, LS Junior 6-3 275
73 Dom Musto OL, DL Senior 6-1 225
76 Ryan Christofferson OL, DL Sophomore 6-0 175
79 Sean Rice OL, DL Sophomore 5-11 160
85 Matt Borecki WR, OLB Junior 6-3 200

Parsippany Oral Surgeon Agrees to a Temporary License Suspension

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The State Board of Dentistry has temporarily suspended the license of Dr. John Vecchione, an oral surgeon whose Budd Lake office has been linked to fifteen cases of bacterial endocarditis, a serious heart infection, pending a hearing. Vecchione has an office in Parsippany located at 265 Baldwin Road.

Vecchione agreed to the temporary suspension of his license after an unannounced state inspection of his office two weeks ago led Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino to file a Verified Complaint alleging Vecchione continues to breach infection control protocols.

Vecchione’s license will remain temporarily suspended until the Board of Dentistry holds a hearing on the allegations against him.

The Verified Complaint filed by Attorney General Porrino alleges that an August 19 inspection of Vecchione’s office – the third in 21 months – revealed continued deficiencies in his infection control practices, including failure to use sterile water or sterile saline during surgical procedures, improper handling and storage of multi-dose medication vials, non-sterile preparation of instruments, and improper handling and disposal of needles and syringes.

“We allege that Dr. Vecchione’s repeated deviations from infection control standards, as revealed in three separate inspections, represent a lack of judgment and failure to recognize the grave risk to which he is exposing his patients,” said Attorney General Porrino. “This is particularly disturbing given that 15 of his patients have contracted a serious infection after being treated by him.”

In addition to the Verified Complaint, Attorney General Porrino filed an Order to Show Cause Notice of Hearing requiring Vecchione to appear before the Board to explain why a temporary suspension or other restraints should not be placed on his license pending the Board’s final disposition of the Verified Complaint.

The day before that hearing, Vecchione entered into the Interim Consent Order for temporary license suspension. The Board adjourned his hearing until a later date. Click here to view the consent order.

“The Board has worked with Dr. Vecchione to address infection control deficiencies identified in his office and has been monitoring the situation to ensure that he is meeting CDC standards, as required by law. Allegations that he continues to fall short of those standards is extremely troubling,” said Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “By obtaining the temporary suspension of Dr. Vecchione’s license, we have stopped him from treating patients until he appears before the Board to address these very serious charges.”

On July 7 Vecchione entered a Consent Order with the Board agreeing to continue to maintain infection control improvements he’d made after the state Department of Health (“DOH”) and the Board inspected his practice twice in response to reports that three of his patients contracting bacterial endocarditis between 2012 and 2014.

Among the stipulations of the Consent Order were that Vecchione would implement additional infection prevention measures, including appropriate needle safety techniques, proper storage of medication, and use of strict aseptic technique when handling medications. The Order also stipulated that the Board reserved the right to bring disciplinary action against Vecchione upon receipt of reliable information that Vecchione had violated the terms of the Order.

On July 20 a final report by the DOH determined that 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis, a heart infection, contracted by Vecchione’s patients were associated with “breaches of infection prevention practices” at his office.

Patients who believe that they have been treated by a licensed health care professional in an inappropriate manner can file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling (800) 242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or (973) 504-6200.

One Hasbrouck Heights group of attorneys, the Lynch Law Firm, said they are pursuing a lawsuit against Vecchione on behalf of patients who suffered from an endocarditis infection after undergoing oral surgery.

“One person has died and 14 other patients of Dr. Vecchione’s have suffered from an endocarditis infection that have been associated with a variety of safety violations that occurred during their surgery,” according to the the firm’s website. (Click here to view website)  “This type of infection can lead to life-threatening cardiovascular complications.”

The law firm asked people who have suffered from an endocarditis infection, or cardiovascular issues after undergoing surgery with Vecchione, to consider filing a legal claim because they may be entitled to compensation.

Dr. Vecchione is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a four year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, a level 1 trauma center in New York where he received extensive training.

Dr. Vecchione is a member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, International Congress of Dental Implantology, American College of Oral Implantology, American Board of Dental Anesthesia and a fellow of American Dental Society of Anesthesia.

34th Annual Lead East returns to Parsippany

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Frank L. Cahill
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Photo courtesy Lead East

PARSIPPANY — Lead East is a five day Oldies Music and Old Car Festival Weekend unlike any event held anywhere on this planet. The word Lead is old car vernacular meaning customized car. It’s what auto body men used before Bondo auto body filler was invented.

Lead East starts on Wednesday, August 31 through Sunday, September 4 at the Parsippany Hilton, One Hilton Court.

The event delivers a series of events that celebrates the 50’s decade. Over the years more than 250,000 people have attended the event.

LEAD EAST is not just another “run of the mill” car show where nothing happens. It’s a giant 50’s PARTY, a Festival of the Fifties, offering more unique events than 15 normal shows put together! People come together every year, set up their pop-up tents and BBQ’s next to one another, and kick back to wallow in the good vibrations that permeate the air for this magic, nostalgic weekend. The mellow atmosphere that glows day and night over Parsippany every Labor Day Weekend is unmatched by any old car or oldies music festival anywhere!

When the Hilton gets sold out, or for people who can’t stay four nights, Hanover Marriott across the street where you can stay 2-3 nights is recommended. The Marriott will be operating a Free Shuttle bus from 9:00 a.m. to midnight to the front gate of Lead East for hotel guests. The Marriott is the only hotel offering a shuttle service. There will be a portion of the Marriott parking lot designated for old car parking only.

If you are staying at any other hotel, Uber is available 24 hours a day. If you don’t have an Uber account, you can get your first ride free worth up to $15.00 by using this code: 7m4wn.

GENERAL ADMISSION**
(Prices include tax)

Adults – Thursday: $15.00 (18 and older)
Junior – Thursday: $10.00  (12 to 17 years old)
Adults – Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $20.00 (18 and older)
Juniors -Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $15.00 (12 to 17 years old)

Children 11 & under admitted free to car show when accompanied by adult. Children need a ticket for Saturday and Sunday night Oldies Concerts & Friday night Dance Party. Because the Admission price was dropped to $10, there is no Senior Discount.

3-DAY WEEKEND WRISTBANDS: Weekend Adult Wristband: $55.00;  Weekend Junior Wristband: $40.0;  and children under 12 accompanied by Adult are free.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Wednesday, August 31, 2016
2:00 p.m.  to 8:00 p.m.
Plan A Cars with Wed. night hotel reservations at Hilton/Hampton Inn pick up their Plan A 2016 credentials on entry road and check into hotels.

12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.  
VIP Early 2017 hotel reservations and 2017 Old Car Registration and Plan A Car parking reservations available in Hilton Lobby for those guests staying in the Hilton / Hampton Inn Hotel Wednesday night.

7:30 p.m.  to 11:30 p.m.  
KICKOFF PARTY in the Hotel Ballroom with D.J. LIL’ JIMMY

Thursday, September 1, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  
Plan A’s checking into Hilton/Hampton Inn Thursday pick up their Old Car Registration at Hilton entry road. Only Plan A cars admitted to the event on Thursday. All other old cars and spectators park in Campus 6 Lot. Trailers and tow vehicles park in Trailer Lot.

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  
VIP Early 2017 hotel reservations and 2017 Old Car Registration and Plan A Parking Spot Reservations available for those guests checking into the Hilton and/or Hampton Inn. This is a golden opportunity to renew your existing room.

12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m.  
DJ JERRY “The Wolfman” BURST playing Oldies outdoors.

4:00 p.m.  to 6:00 p.m.  
Tickets for Friday Night Dance Party, Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts, and Prom (FREE) on sale in coatroom inside revolving door.

8:00 p.m.  ’til he quits…
WELCOME PARTY with THE GOLDEN GUP spinnin’ in the Ballroom.

8:00 p.m.  
OUTDOOR MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN Theatre: Tonight GENE AUTRY and THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1935) a s Sci-Fi/Musical/Western; SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) with JACK LEMON, MARILYN MONROE and TONY CURTIS; GODZILLA vs. SPACE GODZILLA (1994) with multiple monsters. Bring lawn chairs. We’ve had Drive-In movies every year for 34 years!

11:00 p.m.  
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)

Friday, September 2, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. Non-Plan A old cars park in Campus 6; Tow vehicles and trailers park in Trailer Lot.

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area and expanded into Elements Ballroom: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabilia, and lots of other goodies for sale!

9:00 a.m. to NOON
Old Car Registration for Plan A’s from Friday morning on, will take place on Hilton entry road.

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
Tickets for Friday Night Dance Party, and Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Prom Tickets (FREE but limited) here, too.

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.

12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!

12:00 NOON to 12:00 Midnight
50’s KARAOKE and Open Mike presented by PAT FERANTE in Hotel Lobby Atrium. Expanded seating area: Plenty of chairs for people to sit down all weekend!

3:00 p.m.  to 10:00 p.m.
Plan B OLD CAR REGISTRATION: The B LOT (7 Campus) opening time TO BE ANNOUNCED (subject to property owner’s approval). ONLY Pre-Registered Plan B cars with reserved parking spot in Campus 7 (Kraft) Lot may pick up credentials Friday afternoon. Pre-Registered B cars with or without a reserved parking spot in C LOT (upper Diiachi) pick up credentials at 5:00 p.m. Diiachi C & D LOTS opens after 5:00 p.m.  .

5:00 p.m.  to 10:00 p.m.  
On-site Non-Pre Registered Plan B’s: Do not come to Car Registration until 5:00 p.m.  , then park in Daiichi Lot. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don’t bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event. Park in Campus 6 before Registration opens to B cars.

4:00 p.m.  to 5:00 p.m.  
COOLEST CRUISER CONTEST. Be a star in your car by the Outdoor Stage – while Wolfman makes comments!

5:00 p.m.  throughout the Weekend
NEW! TWO HANDICAPPED PARKING LOTS: One by Old Car Registration by GAF Lot (FREE Shuttle bus rides from here to Main Ticket Booth and back) and second located in the Campus 9 parking lot off Hilton Court, immediately adjacent to our Main Spectator Ticket Booth. We do not have use of these Spectator Parking Lots until 5:00 p.m.  Friday. When you enter the property, ask the Parking Attendant to direct you to HANDICAPPED Parking Area.

5:00 p.m.  to 10:00 p.m.  
On-site Non-Pre Registered Plan B’s: Do not come to Car Registration until 5:00 p.m., then park in Daiichi Lot. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don’t bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event. Park in Campus 6 before Registration opens to B cars.

7:30 p.m.  
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY in the Ballroom. Come dance your socks off with THE GREYHOUNDS! $10 for anyone already inside the event, or $10.00 plus General Admission for anyone not inside the event.

8:00 p.m.  
“SENIOR” SOCK HOP at our Outdoor Stage (largest dance area) with THE RAVE ON BAND. a great BUDDY HOLLEY and ROY ORBISON Tribute band from Union, NJ. DJ’d by LIL’ JIMMY from Peabody, MA. Enter the Best Dancer Contest Preliminaries at 10:30 p.m., where three couples will be selected for Saturday night’s DANCE OFF.

8:00 p.m. 
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s quintuple feature: It’s Documentary/Vintage Rock and big whale night. ROCK ROCK ROCK (1956) a classic with FRANKIE LYMON & THE TEENAGERS, THE MOONGLOWS, CHUCK BERRY, THE FLAMINGOES, TUESDAY WELD (with CONNIE FRANCIS’ voice dubbed in) & ALAN FREED; 3 short documentaries: The cars of MAD MAX FURY ROAD; The DVM (Department of Mutant Vehicles) at BURNING MAN and INGENUITY IN ACTION, the NHRA NATIONAL DRAGS OF 1958; If we have time, MOBY DICK (1956) with GREGORY PECK. Bring lawn chairs.

8:45 p.m. 
Best Jr. Bobby Soxer, Jr. Greaser, and Jr. Nerd CONTESTS in Lobby Atrium

10:30 p.m.  (time approximate)
DANCE CONTEST PRELIMINARIES by Outdoor Stage

11:00 p.m.  
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)

Saturday, September 3, 2016
8:00 a.m.
Old Car Registration opens in GAF Parking Lot off Campus Drive. If you did not Pre-Register your old car as a Plan A or Plan B, get there early! Pre-registered and on site One Day Saturday cars welcomed again!

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. 1,400+ 1972 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in four parking lots.

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom , Ballroom Pre-Assembly area, and two additional rooms: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabilia, and lots of other goodies for sale!

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
Drop off unwrapped toys or $ donation in area outside front door of Hotel for Military Transport Association TOYS FOR TOTS collection for the US MARINE RESERVE unit at Picatinny Arsenal. To be distributed to needy North Jersey kids for upcoming holiday season.

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  
All of the remaining unsold Hilton and Hampton Inn rooms for LEAD EAST 2017 will go on sale in the Hilton Lobby. You need to book a four-night stay (Thursday. through Sunday.) and Credit Cards will not be accepted. A one night’s stay deposit in cash or check is required.

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
Is your old car broken? Go see the nice guys from MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION in their HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.

10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  
Reserved seat tickets for Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Pick up Prom Tickets (FREE but limited) here, too.

10:00 a.m. until ???
Strolling A Cappella group STILL AROUND continues the LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four- and five-part harmony.

10:00 a.m. until ???
NEW! FISHING IN LAKE Pb (periodic symbol for Lead) for kids and adults. Last time we knew there were fish in the pond. BYO fishing pole, etc.

11:00 a.m.
Register to compete for Saturday’s two-hour DOO WOP IDOL Competition with Rob and Laura Albanese in the Lobby Atrium. Those who don’t sign up may be worked into the schedule.

11:00 a.m.
Meet Special Guest LARRY ERICKSON from Detroit, famed designer of ZZ Top’s CADZILLA, former Chief Designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team, and builder/owner of the Chevy Highboy, the car that should have won America’s Most Beautiful Roadster at San Mateo Grand National Roadster Show. He and famed rod builder ROY BRIZIO from South San Francisco, CA (tentative) will give a SEMINAR on rod styling and building. Also including rod builder DERRICK PESKO from Waterford, CT. Three great guys you and meet and chat with.

11:00 a.m. throughout the day
A small army of clowns will provided a variety of activities for kids, with photo opportunities.

11:00 a.m. to Noon
Free BASIC 50’s DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage presented by LOU VINCI and MICHELLE LEOTTA.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  to 12:00 Midnight
50’s KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE directed by PAT FERANTE in the Hotel Lobby Atrium. Pat provides the recorded music for the KARAOKE. He is authorized to supervise the KARAOKE & OPEN MIKE event. Pat will flip-flop back and forth from KARAOKE to OPEN MIKE for you to get up and perform. The best part of it is the high quality performances of a big percentage of those participating!

12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!

12:00 Noon until ?
NEW! Live entertainment outdoors at the Gazebo. Oldies band THE JERSEY SHORE ROUSTABOUTS, plus solo act from Bellville, DAVE BEASLEY “BOP WITH THE BEAS”. We’re providing a new venue for spectators to sit and relax. If you’ve got an old car, bring your lawn chairs to the Gazebo. Some chairs provided for spectators.

12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m.  
PUZZLE CONTEST and TWO HOUR MODEL CAR CONTEST by Outdoor Pool. Two categories: 17 and younger & 18 and older. We supply the models FREE. All models will be the same. Only the parts supplied can be used. No parts can be pre–assembled. 1/24 or 1/25 scale kits. Every year this gets bigger and better.

12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.  
A LEAD EAST tradition, killer Rockabilly band, the always wicked RAZORBACKS featuring KENNY DUDA, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Dancing is encouraged, in fact it’s mandatory!

12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.  
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children’s Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Last year’s 50-50 total amounted to a record $46,215, and the winner DEE SALOMONE, Make-A-Wish volunteer, donated half of her winnings back to the charity! Make- A-Wish has raised over $210,000 in the 13 years they have been doing the 50/50 at LEAD EAST.

12:30 p.m.  to 2:30 p.m.  
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any amateur individual or group can sign up, get on stage, and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges select one winner for $300 cash prize. Today’s winner will also perform one song on stage in Hotel Ballroom in Saturday night Oldies Concert and option to do the same Sunday night. One year, five finalists each got an opportunity to perform on stage at the Saturday night Concert.

12:30 p.m.  to 3:30 p.m.  
Day #1 of A Cappella Doo Wop Show with four groups in the Hotel Ballroom. Fabulous five-part harmony, a vocal art form. No extra admission charge for anyone inside the event. Saturday’s groups include THE WHIPTONES, CHERISHED MEMORIES, STILL AROUND, and MEMORIES OF YOU.

1:00 p.m.  (time approximate)
NEW! PIE-EATING CONTEST at Outdoor Stage during RAZORBACKS’ first band break. Kids and adults welcome to compete.

3:00 p.m.  (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! BEST DRESSED 50‘s CONTEST at Outdoor Stage. $100 Prize. Gals compete against guys.

7:00 p.m.  
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in the Hotel Ballroom starring THE HEARTBEATS (“A Thousand Miles Away”), EUGENE PITT & THE JIVE FIVE (“My True Story”), CLEVELAND STILL & THE DUBS (“Could This Be Magic?”), THE FIREFLIES (“You Were Mine”), plus top A Cappella groups MEMORIES OF YOU and The WHIPTONES. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner. MC’d by COOL BOBBY B of Sirius XM Radio. With intermission. Reserved seat tickets available online, by calling (908) 876-9100, or at the event. Concert ticket allows entry to event after 6:00 p.m.  without purchase of Event General Admission Spectator Ticket.

8:00 p.m.  
NEW: Fabulous MA blues band THE MEDICINAL PURPOSE outdoors at the GAZEBO.

8:00 p.m.  to 12:00 Midnight
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s triple feature: THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT (1957) with JAYNE MANSFIELD. Songs by FATS DOMINO, THEPLATTERS, GENE VINCENT & THE BLUE CAPS, LITTLE RICHARD & THE TRENIERS (who invented Rock ‘n Roll years before BILL HALEY & THE COMETS); I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF (1957) with MICHAEL LANDON and YVONNE LIME; and WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (1951).

8:30 p.m.  to 12:00 Midnight
THE GOLDEN GUP and the RHYTHMHANCERS perform on Outdoor Stage. A LEAD EAST tradition – the asphalt will rock, jump, and wiggle! Absolutely one of the most rockin’ scenes at the event. Bring your lawn chairs.

9:00 p.m.
DANCE CONTEST FINALS by Outdoor Stage

11:00 p.m.  
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)

1:00 AM (approx.) until it ends (sunrise?)
The GOLDEN GUP’s officially sanctioned late night Rhythm n’ Blues PARKING LOT PARTY with his jukebox-powered, shockingly pink “JUKEBUG.” No other car event on this planet has activities scheduled ’til dawn! At previous LEAD EASTs they went ’til sunrise!!

Sunday, September 4, 2016

8:00 a.m.
Old Car Registration for Sunday One-day 1974 and earlier vehicle participants; parking in Daiichi Lot.

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
LEAD EAST Open to the Public. Tow vehicles and trailers park in Trailer parking lot. See 1,400+ 1974 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in four parking lots.

9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
SUNDAY CHAPEL SERVICE at the outdoor Gazebo with Event Director JIM CRAIG. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. (Rain location: Hotel Ballroom)

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
50’s COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Rear Ballroom and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area and two additional rooms: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean “stuff” for sale!

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  
Drop off unwrapped toys or $ donation in area outside front door of Hotel for Military Transport Association TOYS FOR TOTS collection for the US MARINE RESERVE unit at Picatinny Arsenal. To be distributed to needy North Jersey kids for upcoming holiday season.

10:00 AM until ???
Strolling A Cappella group PARTY OF 5 continues the LEAD EAST tradition of wandering indoors and out, popping up and singing great four-and five-part harmony.

10:00 AM until ??? 
NEW! FISHING IN LAKE Pb (periodic symbol for Lead) for kids and adults. Last time we knew there were fish in the pond. BYO fishing pole, etc.

10:00 AM to 2:00 p.m.  
BACK AGAIN! TRI-FIVE CHEVY MINI-MEET: On Sunday we will hold a “Show within a Show” just for 1955, ’56 and ’57 Chevrolets (cars and trucks). The cars will park in a special roped-off area of the Daiichi lot. There will be judging and awards for Best Stock Restored and Best Modified for each year. At 2:00 p.m., they will parade through the event.

10:00 AM to 5:00 p.m.  
Reserved seat tickets for Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in Main Hallway, just inside from the revolving door. Pick up Prom Tickets (FREE but limited due to space ) here, too.

10:00 AM to 5:00 p.m.  
If your old car needs a repair to get home, try the MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION’s HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.

10:00 AM to 8:00 p.m.  
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children’s Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Last year’s 50-50 total amounted to a record $46,215, and the winner DEE SALOMONE, Make-A-Wish volunteer, donated half of her winnings back to the charity! Make- A-Wish has raised over $210,000 in the 13 years they have been doing the 50/50 at LEAD EAST.

10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
Outdoor D.J. JERRY “WOLFMAN” BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, and announcements. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near Hampton Inn entrance.

10:30 AM to 5:30 p.m.  
AWARD WINNING CARS ON DISPLAY near Ace Drive-In screen

11:00 AM 
Meet Special Guest LARRY ERICKSON from Detroit, famed designer of ZZ Top’s CADZILLA, former Chief Designer of the 2005 Mustang Design Team, and builder/owner of the Chevy Highboy, the car that should have won America’s Most Beautiful Roadster at San Mateo Grand National Roadster Show. He and famed rod builder ROY BRIZIO from South San Francisco, CA (tentative) will give a SEMINAR on rod styling and building. Also rod builder DERRICK PESKO from Waterford, CT. Three great guys you and meet and chat with.

11:00 AM to NOON
Free BASIC 50’s DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by LOU VINCI and MICHELLE LEOTA.

11:00 AM throughout the day
A small army of clowns will provided a variety of activities for kids, with photo opportunities.

11:30 AM to 12:30 p.m.  and 2:30 p.m.  to 10:00 p.m.  
50’s KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE directed by PAT FERANTE in the Hotel Lobby Atrium. Pat provides the recorded music for the KARAOKE. He is authorized to supervise the KARAOKE & OPEN MIKE event. Pat will flip-flop back and forth from KARAOKE to OPEN MIKE for you to get up and perform. The best part of it is the high quality performances of a big percentage of those participating!

12:00 Noon until ?
Free SHAG DANCE LESSONS by TONY & SUZY ELDRITH of Pfafftown, NC. Elements Ballroom. This dance is a real challenge. We suggest you attend lessons all three days!

12:00 NOON to 5:00 p.m.  
Rockabilly band, THE RAZORBACKS, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Another Lead East tradition – it is universally agreed that these guys are a rockin’ band that always pleases the crowd!

12:30 p.m.  to 2:30 p.m. 
NEW! IMPERSONATOR COMPETITION! $300 cash prize to best ELVIS, BUDDY HOLLEY, ROY ORBISON, JOHNNY CASH, etc. Impersonator. Professionals welcome. In Lobby Atrium. Winner also gets the opportunity to perform onstage in Sunday Night Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.

12:30 p.m.  to 3:00 p.m.  
Day #2 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW with four groups in Hotel Ballroom. Fabulous five-part harmony you won’t find many other places on Earth. Seats are not reserved in afternoon. Today’s groups include DESIRE, PARTY OF 5, CLASSIC SOUNDS and ECHOES OF TIME.

1:00 p.m. 
NEW! GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS “World’s Longest Stroll” RECORD ATTEMPT! Join in! Outdoors by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.

1:00 p.m.  to 3:00 p.m. 
NEW! Live entertainment outdoors at the Gazebo popular Jersey band FOUR MAN TRIO performs. We’re providing a new venue for spectators to sit and relax. If you’ve got an old car, bring your lawn chairs to the Gazebo.

2:00 p.m.  
PARADE OF THE TRI-FIVE CHEVYS through the event.

3:00 p.m.  (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! MUFFLER RAPPING CONTEST RETURNS. Outdoors by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.

3:00 p.m.  (time approximate)
BACK AGAIN! BEST DRESSED 50‘s CONTEST at Outdoor Stage. $100 Prize. Gals compete against guys.

3:30 p.m.  (time approximate)
Sunday afternoon and evening we’re bringing in BRIAN BEATTIE’s restored JIM & ALLISON LEE “Great Expectations” front engined AA/FD and the ROCKY’s ROD SHOP supercharged fuel burning ’72 ”Time Bomb” Vega Funny Car to fire up their engine and “cackle” the motor. Following the Muffler Rapping Contest (we invented it in 1984 at William Paterson College LEAD EAST #2). All in the in the “echo chamber” by Wolfman. Bring earplugs.

4:00 p.m.  
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT with eight groups in Hotel Ballroom starring CHARLIE THOMAS‘ DRIFTERS (“Under the Boardwalk”), LARRY CHANCE & THE EARLS (“Remember Then”), young sensation KID KYLE and popular Jersey band FOUR MAN TRIO. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner and Sunday’s IMPERSONATOR COMPETITION Winner, plus two top A Cappella Groups CLASSIC SOUNDS and ECHOES OF TIME. Reserved seat tickets available online, by calling 908-876-9100, or at the event. Drawing onstage for the MAKE-A-WISH 50-50 Winner after intermission. Last year the 50-50 reached $46,215! Winner does not have to be present. Note new 4 p.m.  early Concert starting time. Concert ticket allows entry to event after 3:00 p.m.  without purchase of Event General Admission Spectator Ticket.

5:00 p.m.  to 5:30 p.m.  
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS for TOP CUSTOMS, plus Special Awards presented to the BEST STREET ROD, BEST STOCK RESTORED, BEST MUSCLE CAR, and WORST RAT ROD at the Outdoor Stage. Plus, drawing of $100 cash prize to those who filled out survey form at the admission gate.

6:30 p.m. 
BACK AGAIN! PARADE OF THE PROM QUEENS Returns. Convertibles line up by Wolfman, near front door to Hampton Inn.

7:00 p.m.  to 11:00 p.m.  
The 30th Annual SENIOR PROM in the Elements Ballroom, with Master of Ceremonies/D.J. LIL’ JIMMY from Peabody, MA. Crowning of Prom Queen 2016. Must be properly attired: no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or sneakers. Gals must wear dress or skirt; guys must wear jacket or suit – tie optional. Prom Tickets are $20/couple, on sale in Main Hallway, just inside near the revolving door.

8:00 p.m.  to 12:00 Midnight
OUTDOOR 50’s MOVIES at the ACE DRIVE-IN THEATRE. Tonight’s triple feature: ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET THE MUMMY (1955) with MARIE WINDSOR; KING CREOLE (1958) with ELVIS PRESLEY, CAROLYN JONES, WALTER MATTHAU; and ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN (1958) ALLISON HAYES, YVETTE VICKERS and more actors you never heard of. Bring lawn chairs.

8:30 p.m. 
NEW! “CRACKLE FEST” AT NIGHT with BRIAN BEATTIE’s restored JIM & ALLISON LEE “Great Expectations” front engined AA/FD and the ROCKY’s ROD SHOP supercharged fuel burning ’72 ”Time Bomb” Vega Funny Car. They will fire the engine in the “Echo Chamber” under the Hampton Inn front door porte coachere by Wolfman. Bring earplugs. See the flames, sniff the fuel, and enjoy the thunder. Not for babies or dogs.

11:00 p.m.  
CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)

 

TD Bank robbed

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Frank L. Cahill
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The robbery suspect entering TD Bank, located at 326 Mount Hope Avenue

ROCKAWAY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland, Jr. announce an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Rockaway Township.

The robbery suspect at the counter of TD Bank
The robbery suspect at the counter of TD Bank

Law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank, located at 326 Mount Hope Avenue.

The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money.  The suspect can be further described as a white male, approximately in his late 20’s to early 30’s, who was wearing a dark colored baseball hat, black sunglasses, a white T-shirt, tan shorts, black sneakers, black backpack and black gloves.  Upon exiting the bank, the male fled from the scene.

Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Rockaway Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, and the FBI.

Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Rockaway Township Police Department at (973) 625-4000 or Crimestoppers at (973 )267-2255.

The robbery suspect entering the bank
The robbery suspect entering the bank

Employee at Paul Miller Land Rover transported to St. Clare’s Hospital

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Frank L. Cahill
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Paul Miller Land Rover, 189 Route 46

PARSIPPANY —  An employee at the Paul Miller Land Rover car dealership, 196 Route 46 East was injured last Friday morning in an accident involving a rolling car, according to Daily Record.

At approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 33-year-old Fernando Costa had put a Land Rover Evoque into a work bay at the dealership, got out of the car from the driver’s side, and left the door open, according to police reports obtained by the Daily Record.

The Land Rover soon rolled backward, said the report, pinning Costa against a wall of the dealership on Route 46.

Costa complained of pain in his entire body, suffering injuries requiring him to be transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville by Parsippany-Troy Hills Emergency Medical Services.

 

PHS Graduate Joins National Communications Honor Society

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Ashley Burroughs

PARSIPPANY — Ashley Burroughs joined the Lambda Pi Eta honor society at Susquehanna University this year. A 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, she is the daughter of Don and Arletha Burroughs.

Lambda Pi Eta is the official honor society of the National Communication Association. It recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement; stimulates interest in the field of communication; and provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas about the field. Membership requires that students complete 60 semester hours at Susquehanna with a GPA of 3.0, have completed 12 hours in the area of communication study with a GPA of 3.25, and be in the upper 35 percent of their graduating class. The Susquehanna chapter was chartered in 2003.

Burroughs is a communications-digital multimedia-broadcasting major in the Class of 2017. 

Susquehanna University is a selective, residential liberal arts college that provides a solid background in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers.

More than 90 percent of Susquehanna students typically are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.

Driver leaves vehicle at scene of accident; Charged with DWI

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call from a witness at 10:16 p.m. on August 21 to report a motor vehicle accident on New Road.

The witness further stated that the vehicle involved drover over the curb at 130 New Road and struck a concrete embankment and stop sign.

Upon arrival of responding Officers, the witness directed them to an unoccupied 1997 Mercury van. The van had significant damage to the driver’s side, along with two deflated tires, and the driver and passenger side airbags were deployed.

Upon further investigation officers were able to locate the driver, Juan Carlos Cuamani-Tamisvih, 50, Parsippany, at a nearby apartment.

After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.

Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was placed under arrest by Patrol Officer R. Taylor and R. Appel for Driving While Intoxicated.

He was then transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were he was processed and issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving, Failure to Report an Accident, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Unlicensed Driver, and Driving While Suspended.

He was released into the custody of an acquaintance pending his court date.

Parsippany Graduate is founder of New Wave Aquatics

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Devin Stone and Elyas Khawaja, owners of New Wave Aquatics

WHIPPANY – September 15 will mark the second anniversary of the opening of New Wave Aquatics located inside Zapp Fitness (Formerly known as Gold’s Gym) at 901 Route 10 East, Whippany.  New Wave Aquatics was founded by Elyas Khawaja a 2012 graduate of Parsippany High School.

Chris Amorim and Devin Stone then joined New Wave Aquatics.

The three instructors have a combined teaching experience of over fifteen consecutive years and are fully certified swim instructors. They bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas from working at their previous swimming school. New Wave Aquatics is an elite swim school that offers a unique style of teaching for children and adults of all ages. Their success relies on their attention to the needs of their students and truly helping them learn. They do not succeed unless their students succeed.

New Wave Aquatics first began at the Hilton Hotel, Short Hills.  After six months they shifted to Whippany because “business was going great and we grew the company to the point where we needed more pool time and space to grow our company” Khawaja explained. We began to offer a more variety of classes.

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They signed a contract with Golds Gym (now Zapp Fitness) to operate the company utilizing their pool. They are a separate entity from the gym and they have a 100% customer satisfaction.

Currently, they have over 400 students in their intensive swim programs.

All instructors are certified swim instructors and certified in CPR/AED. “Safety is our priority. There are always several instructors constantly watching and guiding the students.” he said. “We teach them water survival skills and what steps to take in an emergency,” he added.

Instructors teaching students during a session
Instructors teaching students during a session

Elyas pointed out that “We are receiving great reviews”, a mother wrote on Yelp  “My daughter has recently started swim classes with Elias and she absolutely loves it! Elias is patient, warm and above all an excellent swim teacher. She’s already learned so much as we finish out our first session and gear up for the summer session.”

In the review Marisa stated that her daughter was very anxious at first but Elyas’s teaching skills have turned her into a confident and happy swimmer.

They start their students at six months and teach all the way up to adults. Their unique teaching style and years of experience guarantee to get your kids swimming.  Classes meet once a week for thirty minutes. They offer group lessons at 3:1 students to teacher ratio and private lessons 1:1 student to teacher.

If you are having a private event at your house with a pool contact New Wave Aquatics so they can have their professional staff there to make it a memory for you and your guests. They will take care of your pool and anybody who decides to use it. 12743855_533842826781147_6351516928289353446_n

Buddy Valastro owner of Carlos Bakery and star of Cake Boss signed up his son for swimming lessons and in just under two months his son was swimming. Mr. Valastro also taped an episode at New Wave Aquatics which will be airing within the next several months.

Parsippany Focus will update when a confirmation date is given.

“When I was growing up I always envisioned having my own company. I just did not know it would happen so soon,”  Elyas Khawaja said.

“I am 22 years old and things could not be any better. It definitely did not come overnight! The hard work, countless events I missed with friends and family, and all the other sacrifices I’ve made to have a successful small business and employ people of New Jersey was all worth it,” he continued.  When asked about the future of New Wave Aquatics, Elyas said, “I plan to have my own building with a gigantic pool and training areas.”

New Wave Aquatics is located at 901 Route 10, Whippany. For more information call (973) 487-7917 or click here.

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Jessica Brennan earns degree from Coastal Carolina University

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PARSIPPANY — Jessica Brennan, of Lake Hiawatha,  graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration during commencement exercises August 5, 2016, at Coastal Carolina University.

Brennan was among 360 candidates for graduation at the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus.

Speaker Robert Young congratulated the class for being the ‘first CCU students ever to graduate from the number one university in the nation,’ referencing the national College World Series baseball title CCU won on June 30.

Young is professor of marine science and director of undergraduate research at CCU.

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 69 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degree programs, a doctoral program in marine science, and two educational specialist degrees.

More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations.

Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.

For more information on Coastal Carolina University, click here.

If You’re a Teen, Leaders Club is the Place to Belong!

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — If you’re a teen in the sixth through twelfth grades, you can become part of a unique club at the Y.

Leaders Club is for those interested in volunteer work, spending time with friends and having fun! The club meets on Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. depending on age group.

As a Leader, you will work on community service projects, attend teen leadership weekends, learn valuable leadership skills, participate in social activities, and more! You might also be able to earn school credit by helping people in your community. Program runs September through June but you can join anytime.

Y membership is not required, only a $50.00 registration fee for members, $75.00 for non-members. Visit www.lakelandhillsymca.com for complete details.

First meeting will be Monday, September 19. There will be a mandatory new Parent Orientation on Monday, September 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Y for first time Leaders.

For more information, contact BreAnne at (973) 334-2820 or email by clicking here.

Parsippany residents to speak at 9/11 Memorial

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Frank L. Cahill
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MORRISTOWN – The Morris County Board of Freeholders will observe the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, September 11.

The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Morris County September 11th Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, across from the Morris View Healthcare Center and adjacent to the Morris County Public Safety Academy. It will be held rain or shine.

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadago will be the keynote speaker. Also speaking will be Parsippany residents Vincent and Loretta Viglione, who are the brother-in law and sister of New York City Firefighter Tommy Sabella, who lost his life along with comrades of Ladder Company 13 at the World Trade Center.

“It is vitally important to gather each year on the anniversary of 9/11 to recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 people who were tragically lost to us on that day, including 64 of our Morris County residents,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo. “Their families and friends should know that the lives of their loved ones will never be forgotten. So, we ask all elected officials and county residents to join us on 9/11.’’

“We have an obligation to remember what happened on that tragic day, to recall the lives lost and the long-lasting impact on the families, friends, colleagues, and our nation as a result of these terrorist attacks,’’ added Deputy Freeholder Director Hank Lyon. “With that pain comes lessons learned, which we can never forget.’’

The county’s 9/11 event will include a march with a color guard up West Hanover Avenue to the Memorial by police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel from across Morris County.

The observance will include a special invocation, a lighting of candles, and reading of the names of each of the Morris County victims, plus a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks.

Morris County’s September 11th Memorial pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques that are affixed to the Memorial.

The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died that day are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.

Since seating at the Memorial is limited, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor observance. Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services building at 340 West Hanover Avenue, in Morris Township – across from the Academy. Shuttle buses will be available to transport those in need to the Memorial.

The freeholders also invite police and fire departments and rescue squads from across the county to participate by sending one apparatus per department and assembling at 4:45 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., in Parsippany-Troy Hills. From there, a procession will be held to the Sept. 11th Memorial.

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Trump campaign plans to open headquarters in Powder Mill Plaza

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PARSIPPANY — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign will likely be opening its new New Jersey headquarters soon in Parsippany, according to State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Morris), co-chairman of Trump’s campaign in New Jersey. “It’s progressing,” Pennacchio said in an interview Wednesday. “It looks like it’s going in that direction.” The Trump campaign will likely be…

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County College of Morris to Host Regional College Fair

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MORRIS COUNTY — Students and parents interested in exploring higher education options can do so close to home at the Morris County Regional College Fair to be held at  County College of Morris (CCM).

CCM will be hosting the regional fair again this year on Sunday, September 18, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, Virginia and other states will participate.

The fair is open to the public at no charge. The event takes place in the Student Community Center and the Health and Physical Education building on CCM’s Randolph Campus, 214 Center Grove Road. Visitors can park in Lots 5 – 9.

College and university representatives will be onsite to share information about programs of study, support services, campus life, housing and tuition costs. For a list of participants, click here.

Be sure to stop by the CCM Admissions table, located in both buildings. In addition to providing degree program information, the college will be waiving the $30.00 application fee.

The regional fair is sponsored by the New Jersey Association of College Admission Counseling and Morris County high schools. For additional information, call the CCM Office of Admissions at (973) 328-5100.

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