PARSIPPANY — The Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey at Parsippany celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Monkey on Saturday, February 14. More than 300 people participated. They enjoyed singing, Chinese folk dance, skits and a children’s performance. Here, children are doing the Chinese ribbon dance. Girls dance the “Jasmine Flower” at the Chinese New Year celebration.
“Month of Giving” at Jersey Mike’s for PHHS Project Graduation
PARSIPPANY — March is “Month of Giving” at Jersey Mike’s Sub for Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation.
Parsippany Hills High School won the opportunity to partner with Jersey Mike’s during the month of March. All month any donations accepted will go directly to Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation, and the Main event will be held on March 30, The Day of Giving! ALL proceeds from that day will go directly to the PHHS Project Graduation Event.
Click here for more information.
Jersey Mike’s is located at 317 Smith Road.
Par-Troy Little League West registration
PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy Little League West has been existence in Parsippany since 1952 and was the first Little League association in Parsippany. They have provided baseball and softball for the children of Parsippany for many years.
Registration is still open for the 2016 season and time is running out.
- For a child to participate in PTWLL baseball or softball, he/she must be:
- A resident of Parsippany-Troy Hills (proof may be required), and
- At least four years old, but not more than 16 years of age by April 30 for baseball players born on or before August 31, 2005; by August 31, 2016 for teeball/baseball players born on or after September 1, 2005; or by December 31, 2015, for softball players, Farm League and above.
Students from Lake Parsippany School, Mt. Tabor, Intervale, Eastlake, Littleton, Brooklawn Middle School and Parsippany Hills High School are eligible.
Spring registrations for Tee Ball and Farm received or completed after March 4, 2016 cannot be guaranteed placement with requested friends or coaches, depending on team sizes as of that date.
Registrations are complete only when a player is in the online system, all registration and candy fees are paid, the family workbond check is received, and the medical release form submitted.
Registrations must be submitted online. A link to the online registration website can be found on the PTWLL website by clicking here: www.partroywestbaseball.org.
In addition to payment of registration and candy fundraiser fees, these items are required to complete registration:
- Work bond ($75 per family, dated May 1, 2016, separate check from fees),
- Medical form for each player (available in the FORMS section of the PTWLL website
- Birth certificate for new players onlyBirth certificates and medical forms may be scanned and emailed to volunteer4ptwll@gmail.com
Registration fees are $85.00 per child, including a non-refundable administration fee. Family Discounts are available only if all children are registered and paid for at the same time.
Each child must also participate in the candy fundraiser; $30.00 to buyout or $60.00 to sell a box of candy.
All fees are due at registration and can be paid online with Visa or MasterCard or via check payable to PTWLL.
Mail checks and documents to:
PTWLL
Attn: Registrations
P.O. Box 206
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Anyone who has questions can call Sandra Neglia at (973) 326-1694 or send an email to Sandra4A@aol.com.
One-vehicle accident victim sustained serious injuries
PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, February 29 at 2:07 p.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash in the area of Route 10 West and Route 202.
Multiple Parsippany Police Patrol Officers, Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services, Parsippany-Troy Hills Fire Department, Parsippany Rescue and Recovery, and Saint Clares Hospital Paramedics were dispatched to the scene.
Responding Patrol Units located a single car motor vehicle crash involving a 1998 Honda Accord which crashed into a tree on the side of 1900 Route 10 West.
Medical aid was rendered to the driver, Linda Hartmann-Macintyre, 68, Whippany, and she was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Par Troy EMS for treatment of her serious injuries.
She was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Morris Country Sheriff’s Department Laser Team and CID responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by Traffic Crash Investigator Patrol Officer Joseph Chmura.
Keshav Prasad charged with assault by auto after chase through three towns
PEQUANNOCK — A 30-year-old man is facing assault by auto charges after police say he led them on a chase through three towns Sunday afternoon before striking three other vehicles and overturning his own car. The pursuit began on Route 287 north when Riverdale police observed a red Mitsubishi driving erratically and in excess of 100…
Powerball Winning Ticket sold at General Store
PARSIPPANY — A winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Lake Parsippany.
The $1,000,000 winning ticket was sold at the Lake Parsippany General Store, 171 Kingston Road, according to New Jersey Lottery Officials. If the ticket had been purchased with Powerplay, it would have been worth $2,000,000.
The five matching balls in Saturday night’s drawing were 10, 11, 21, 22, and 53. The red Power Ball number, which the Parsippany winner did not match, was 18.
Morris County had another winner with a third-prize winning ticket worth $50,000 sold at the Quick Check on Route 206, Chester.
With no jackpot winner after Saturday’s drawing, the Power Ball game swells to $292,000,000. No one has hit the Power Ball jackpot since its record payout of $1.6 billion in January.
Since its inception in 1970, the New Jersey Lottery (NJLottery.com) has contributed nearly $24 billion to the State in support of education and institutions. In Fiscal Year 2015, the Lottery’s contribution was more than $960 million. Among its beneficiaries are: veterans homes, colleges and universities, school nutrition programs, homes for the developmentally disabled, psychiatric hospitals, higher education scholarship programs and the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
Vial of Life: Did you fill out the kit?
PARSIPPANY — Vial of Life kit has saved hundreds of thousands of lives. More than two million kits delivered and counting… Be smart and order your Vial of Life NOW.
Parsippany Community Center’s Office on Aging wants to let you know about the “The Vial of Life.”
The first thing first responders want to know is your list of medications. The difference between life and death when you’ve had a heart attack could be a copy of your previous EKG. When you can’t speak for yourself, when you are confused, in pain or scared, the Vial of Life can speak for you.
Everybody should have a Vial of Life form filled out. The Vial of Life is a smart way to have your medical information on hand just in case of an emergency. Seniors need this because of their constant medical changes and medications… it’s the right thing to.
Put one in your wallet, in your glove compartment, and especially on your refrigerator door and even keep one in your pocket.
If you have any questions or need more info please contact Gloria or Stacey at (973) 263-7351 or (973) 263-7352.
The Parsippany Community Center is located at 1130 Knoll Road.
PACC held successful breakfast networking meeting
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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) recently held a breakfast networking meeting entitled “How to promote your business.”
The meeting was held at International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 792 Route 46.
Frank Cahill, publisher of Parsippany Focus (and Executive Board Member of PACC) spoke about Internet Advertising; Denis Degan, WHDA/WMTR spoke on the benefits of radio advertising; Gary DeYoung, North Jersey Media spoke about Parsippany Life and Neighbor News, and the other publications they offer and Jeffrey Rosenberg spoke about website and how to be found on the internet and how to achieve a better ranking in Google.
For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events, click here.
PACC’s next networking meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at Crossfit, 5 Eastmans Road. We will be hosting our famous, sold-out “Speed Networking” event. To register for this event click here.
Aguilera honored by Investors Bank
PARSIPPANY — Andrew Aguilera was honored by Investor’s Bank for his efforts in fundraising over $11,000 for the American Heart Association. Andrew is a Parsippany High School Graduate Class of 2014. Seton Hall student Andrew Hustick also worked on this project with Aguilera.
Each year, Investor’s Bank operates the “University Challenge,” in which local universities raise money for the American Heart Association. The university that raises the most money receives a $5,000 scholarship for the students who lead the initiative.
In prior years, Seton Hall University has raised around $3,000. In addition, this is the fifth year in a row that Seton Hall has won the challenge.
Aguilera and Hustick were very thankful for the participation of the many student organizations at their event on the University Green this past October.
Aguilera said, “At the time we were fund-raising, Andrew and I had family members who were suffering from heart issues. So, it was great to fund raise for something that continues to be close to our hearts.”
Andrew is a student at Seton Hall University.
Students Receive Real-World Fashion Experience at CCM
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RANDOLPH — Students studying fashion design at County College of Morris (CCM) now are getting to put what they learn into practice as they cover the gamut of the fashion industry by creating a concept for a store, developing a fashion line and creating a catalog of their clothing collection.
“It really gave me the opportunity to see what the real world is like,” said Crislaura Tatis, of Wharton, who led the winning team in the Design Concepts II class that took place this past fall. “I had no idea that I could do what we accomplished. When I look back at what we did, I can’t help thinking, ‘Did I really do that?’”
Professor James Howard, who revamped the class to provide students with more hands-on experience, explains that students in Design Concepts II are now assigned to teams. Each team is tasked with developing a concept for a store, including name, location and layout; creating a signature look and a collection to match that; producing a store catalog with photos of their fashions; and building a pop-up display of their store. The fall class was separated into three teams whose works were judged by a panel of professionals in the field. The class is offered both in the fall and spring semesters.
On her team, Tatis served both as leader and fashion merchandiser. Also on her team were Samantha Brennan, of Sparta, working as store designer; Danielle Christ, of Little Falls, as fashion merchandiser; and Daniela Burga Cabrera, of Wharton, as lead apparel designer.
The group decided to create a gender-neutral clothing collection, naming their shop Inclusion and proposing that it be located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
“What we’ve done is taken this class to a level that you don’t really see at a two-year school,” noted Howard. “Not only do students now gain valuable hands-on experience, every single one of them ends up with store catalog they can include in their portfolio.”
“I never thought I would have this kind of experience,” said Tatis. “It gave me the opportunity to really learn about the world of fashion.”
As a result of her experience in the course, Tatis decided this semester to take an independent study class so she could work on designing handbags. When she graduates from CCM, Tatis hopes to transfer to the Fashion Institute of Technology or LIM College in New York, both of which are among the top design schools in the country.
Intervale School to hold Wine Tasting and Tricky Tray
PARSIPPANY — The Intervale School PTA is hosting a very unique fundraiser: a wine tasting and a tricky tray! This is their first large-scale fundraiser in three years.
“First and foremost, we want this to be successful so that our students benefit,” Anya Sheiffele, Co-chair of the event stated. “However we have to realize the economy still isn’t the greatest and families live on budgets, so we want to stretch their entertainment dollar!”
On Wednesday, March 16 at the Knoll Country Club from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Intervale School PTA will host a wine tasting of 40 different wine selections, a buffet dinner, dessert and a tricky tray! The cost is $45.00 per ticket for wine tasting, the buffet dinner, dessert and one sheet of Level 1 Tickets. A cash bar will also be available.
PRE-SALE VALUE PACKS are available only until March 4 and include: two Level 1 ticket sheets, two Level 2 ticket sheets and one Level 3 ticket for $30.00.
As guests check in, they will be handed their tricky tray tickets as well as a wine tasting/order form. This will allow them to keep track of the wines they most enjoy. At the end of the night, patrons can drop their form into the wine box in the foyer and their wine order will be filled and ready for pick-up at the Eldorado Winehouse beginning that weekend and into the following week.
The Eldorado Winehouse, located at 346 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, has been amazing to work with, Anya mentioned. Don Gilchrist, owner of the Eldorado, has graciously offered to donate 20% of the total wine sales to Intervale PTA to support the school. “It certainly is a win-win. We couldn’t be more grateful to Don for supporting us and making this event so exciting.”
The goal is to raise $15,000. 100% of proceeds will go towards payment of all 300 students’ field trips, cultural arts programming and any additional student programming that aligns with our mission as a PTA.
DO NOT WAIT TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Three years ago, their event at The Villa sold out in advance. This year, attendance is limited to 250 people.
You can follow their event on Facebook to get sneak peeks at the tricky tray prizes by clicking here.
The ticket order form is online on their website by clicking here.
Easter Bunny to visit Town Hall
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PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Recreation Department will host the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m at the Municipal Building, located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.
All residents are welcomed as the Easter Bunny greets and visits with children. Parents will have the opportunity to take their child’s photo with the Easter Bunny and candy will be given to each child.
Anyone looking for more information can call (973) 263-7257 or email recreation@parsippany.net.
Mother’s Market Fundraiser
DENVILLE — The Morris County School of Technology’s SkillsUSA Chapter will be holding a Mother’s Market on Saturday, March 5 at the Morris County School of Technology, 400 East Main St, Denville, from 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
At this Mothers Market you will have the opportunity to sell your children’s gently used clothes or toys, buy items that others are selling or both! A table cost $20.00 or admission is $2.00.
All proceeds benefit students in various SkillsUSA competitions.
For additional information, email skillsusa@mcvts.org or call (973) 627-4600 ext. 277.
SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA chapters help students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations excel. SkillsUSA has more than 300,000 students and instructors as members. For more information, visit www.SkillsUSA.org.
Three flee Bed, Bath and Beyond with vacuum cleaners
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, February 19 at 2:16 p.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department dispatchers were contacted by employees of Bed, Bath, and Beyond, 790 Route 46, who reported a shoplifting incident.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officer R. McGinnis, he was advised that three suspects were involved in the shoplifting.
He was further advised that a female and male ran out the front of the store carrying multiple Roomba vacuum cleaners. The third suspect held the doors open to assist the first two suspects flee.
Suspect #1 was described as 5’05 tall black female with long black hair, black glasses, and wearing blue scrubs.
Suspect #2 was described as a 6’00 tall black male, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and wearing a maroon winter hat.
Suspect #3 was described as a heavy set black male.
This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is ask to call the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Arrest for Multiple Thefts on Waterview Boulevard
PARSIPPANY — After receiving a report of theft at 20 Waterview Boulevard on January 8 and Monday, January 11 along with another report of theft on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany Police Department Detective M. Czajka conducted a brief investigation which culminated with the arrest of Heather Redlich, 35, Rockaway, Tuesday, January 26.
Ms. Redlich was charged with three counts of Theft of Movable Property. She was released on her own recognizance pending her Court date. Proceeds from the thefts included cash, credit cards, and other personal items.
After further investigation a warrant was issued for Ms. Redlich for three counts of Burglary on Thursday, February 4 stemming from the incidents on Friday, January 8 and Monday, January 11. She was arrested by Rockaway Police Department on Saturday, February 6 at which time Parsippany Police Department took custody of her and transported her to Morris County Correctional Facility where she is being held on a $12,000 bail with no 10% option.
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On Thursday, February 4 Parsippany Police Department was contacted by personnel at 10 Waterview Boulevard wanting to report multiple thefts. Detective A. Morelli and J. Keiling along with Patrol Sergeant Sean Jasiecki and Patrol Officer J. Seeger responded to the scene.
After a brief investigation it was determined that there were nine different victims who were reporting the theft of money from their work space. The thefts all occurred on Wednesday, February 3.
After a brief investigation, Detective J. Keiling charged Heather Redlich, 35, Rockaway, with nine counts of Theft of Movable Property on Friday, February 12. Mrs. Redlich was still confined at the time to Morris County Correctional Facility and no addition bail amount was added.
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.
Cebula boys arrested for Possession and Drug Distribution
PARSIPPANY — After receiving information concerning drug distribution in Parsippany, Detective Ted Anderson began an investigation into Evan and Mark Cebula, Parsippany. On Thursday, January 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Evan Cebula, 23, Parsippany, along with Mark Cebula, 27, Parsippany, were both arrested and transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters.
During the arrest Police Officers seized approximately 31 grams of marijuana, $3,600. in U.S. currency, equipment used for the distribution of CDS, along with other drug paraphernalia.
Evan Cebula was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle. Mark Cebula was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams. The Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit assisted in the investigation.
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.
Man Indicted for the Murder of Three Year Old and Assault of Female
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that the Morris County Grand Jury has returned an Indictment against Maurice Pearson, age 27, with a last known address of 55A Route 46 East, Pine Brook, and formerly of Altoona, Pennsylvania, charging him with Murder, a crime of the first degree, related to the alleged beating death of his then-girlfriend’s three year old son in April 2015.
The Indictment also charges Pearson with various additional crimes related to his alleged conduct towards the three year old child, including Aggravated Assault, a crime of the second degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the second degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree.
Pearson was also indicted on the charge of Aggravated Assault, a crime of the third degree, related to the alleged assault of the mother of the same three year old child.
Finally, Pearson was indicted on the charge of Hindering His Own Apprehension, for allegedly proving false information to law enforcement during the course of this investigation.
Pearson is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility, with a bail set at $1,000,000 cash, bond or property.
This case is being handled by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank members of the Montville Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, the Fairfield Police Department, and the Altoona (PA) Police Department who have contributed to this ongoing investigation and prosecution.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
Editors note: Despite this Indictment, the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Authorities seek help in locating missing female
PARSIPPANY – Local authorities and family members are seeking your assistance in locating a missing female from Parsippany by the name of Kirshis Sanchez.
Ms. Sanchez was last seen driving a 2001 Gold Pontiac Grand AM with a New Jersey registration of S87-GBP on February 23.
Please share this and if you see or know anything please contact her daughter Zenith at (973) 489-5323 or the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
Two Parsippany students qualify for New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Spelling Bee Championship
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PARSIPPANY — The three winners from the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Spelling Bee, Sayanika Upadhyay from the Northvail School. Audrey Kuo from Mt. Tabor School and Nehal Singhal, also from Mt.Tabor, all fifth graders, recently participated in the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) District Spelling Bee held at the Sparta Middle School. Nehal Singhal and Audrey Kuo qualified for the NJSFWC Spelling Bee Championship to be held at NJSFWC Headquarters in New Brunswick on March 5.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.
The next General Meeting, which is open to area women, will be held on Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit their website by clicking here.