PARSIPPANY — Patrolman E. Elston observed a 2005 Nissan Altima stopped within in the intersection of Route 46 East and New Road at 7:44 p.m. on October 10.
Patrolman E. Elston conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and advised the driver to pull forward over the public address system in his vehicle.
The driver, later identified as Raul Romero, 33, Livingston, placed the vehicle in reverse and began to back up, almost striking another vehicle.
Patrolman E. Elston exited his vehicle to make contact with Mr. Romero at which time he fled eastbound down Route 46, running a red light and nearly striking a vehicle.
While fleeing eastbound on Route 46, Mr. Romero turned off his headlights and attempted to take the Chapin Road jug handle.
Mr. Romero failed to negotiate the curve in the ramp, at which time his vehicle left the roadway, struck the curb, tree stumps, and a chain link fence.
Mr. Romero continued through the Speedway Gas Station and reentered Route 46 eastbound traffic. He then pulled into the Montville Business Park where he attempted to flee on foot.
Patrolman Elston was able to prevent Mr. Romero from fleeing and place him into custody with the assistance of Patrolman A. Clark who arrived on scene.
Mr. Romero was placed under arrest. Mr. Romero was charged with Eluding, Driving while intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Comply with Officers Directions, Driving while Suspended, Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Fictitious Plates, Driving an unregistered vehicle and Driving an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
Editors Note: A complaint or a charge 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.
PARSIPPANY — Today is Emma Gold Out Day. Teachers, Administration, students have dedicated Friday, October 16 as “Emma Gold Out Day.”
The halls and classrooms blazed of color as administration, teachers and students in all 14 buildings will be wearing gold (the color associated with childhood cancer awareness), with some wearing specially created t-shirts, the proceeds of which will raise the “YouCaring” totals even more. The date was chosen to coincide with Emma’s first birthday, Sunday, October 18, when Mrs. Forte plans to present her with her first birthday present, a sampling of the financial generosity of the Parsippany community.
Pictured are teachers, administration and staff at Parsippany High School.
PARSIPPANY — Rabbi Berel Wein, an internationally acclaimed scholar, historian and speaker will be the Scholar-in-Residence for the 6th Dr. George S. Rotter Memorial Shabbat at Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah.
The Shabbaton will begin on Friday, October 23, with Shabbat services at 5:45 p.m., followed by a sumptuous Shabbat dinner at 6:45 p.m. Rabbi Wein will give his keynote presentation following dinner, speaking on “The Greatest Jewish Heroes Throughout History.”
The Shabbaton continues on Saturday, October 24, with services at 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Wein will again address the congregation following a deluxe kiddush lunch, speaking of “My Rabbinic Journey: A Personal Reflection.”
Rabbi Wein, known internationally, has been identified with the popularization of Jewish history through his more than 1,000 lectures on CD and now MP3 format. Rabbi Wein is the author of ten books, all of which have received popular and critical acclaim, as have his seminars, educational tours and, most recently, dramatic and documentary films. He is the founder and director of The Destiny Foundation which is dedicated, through its films and multimedia, to educate and inspire Jewish identity through Jewish history
Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah is located at 113 Hawkins Avenue, and has recently expanded its community eruv to include the nearby Holiday Inn and the Ramada Inn.
For more information and reservations, contact Naomi Rotter by clicking here or Rabbi Shalom Lubin at (973) 896-6577.
This article was reprinted from Jewish Link NJ, with permission.
SOUTHBURY, CT — The Hartford Courant is reporting that a Parsippany woman was killed when her car veered off the road and hit a tree along I-84 in Connecticut on Wednesday evening.
Kristen Ritter, 38 of Parsippany, was taken to Waterbury Hospital where she died of her injuries. Ritter, along with her husband and neighbors were well known to many in the community as vocal opponents Parsippany’s “Field of Dreams” when attending many Board of Education and Township Council meetings on the issue.
Parsippany Focus will update as funeral arrangements are made available
PARSIPPANY — Little Emma Wyman has lots of friends that she’s never even met. In fact this happy, beautiful one-year-old Parsippany girl has so many friends, that if she were old enough to realize it, she would be overwhelmed by the sheer number of supporters that are coming to her aid.
That’s because Emma is undergoing treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a rare type of sarcoma. When her mother’s friend and colleague Jacqueline Forte, also a teacher in the Parsippany schools, learned about the situation, she went right to work and set up a web page called “YouCaring” to inform the community and request donations. (Click here). Never did she imagine that the site would already have generated more than $113,000.00.
Mrs. Forte and fellow teacher Stephanie Staples, leaders of “Emma’s Angels” as the support organizers are known, knew that once apprised of the situation, their colleagues in the Parsippany-Troy Hills schools would rally to the cause. They have not been disappointed. The entire 750-member Parsippany-Troy Hills Education Association (PTHEA), along with support staff and some administrators, have dedicated Friday, October 16 as “Emma Gold Out Day”. The halls and classrooms will be a blaze of color as teachers and students in all 14 buildings will be wearing gold (the color associated with childhood cancer awareness), with some wearing specially created t-shirts, the proceeds of which will raise the “YouCaring” totals even more. The date was chosen to coincide with Emma’s first birthday, Sunday, October 18, when Mrs. Forte plans to present her with her first birthday present, a sampling of the financial generosity of the Parsippany community.
Emma’s parents, AJ and Lindsey (Kmit) Wyman, who are lifelong residents of Parsippany, learned of Emma’s tumor in late May and have taken her to Philadelphia where she is being treated by internationally-recognized pediatric oncologists.
Unfortunately, during her first moments of chemotherapy, Emma suffered a stroke and needed to be resuscitated by nurses. While she has been responding quite well to her subsequent rounds of chemotherapy, Emma will need extensive physical and occupational therapy to regain full use of the left side of her body. In addition, there is no telling the extent of the damage that was caused to her brain from the lack of oxygen she experienced during those horrific moments of unconsciousness.
Emma’s father, AJ Wyman has begun to take time off from his job as a corrections officer, while her mother Lindsey is taking time off from teaching sixth grade social studies at Brooklawn Middle School. During this life-altering time, the family will incur costs from medical to travel expenses, while keeping up with their regular monthly bills for their cars, home, etc.
“Emma’s Angels” recognize the ongoing financial hardship and are asking the community for even the smallest donation, which they say will go a long way to aid baby Emma and her loving parents during this incredibly difficult time.
PARSIPPANY –The morning sun shone on the dome atop of the old Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital’s Central Main building for the last time as demolition crews, photographers and spectators arrived on site just after sunrise. Soon, from behind a fence, an engine started and operating engineer Jason Simmons moved his long reach excavator into position to…
Pictured are the 2015-2016 Officers — Karen DeChristopher, Bob Keller, Steve Dickens, Joyce Garrow, Mimi Letts, Gregory Elbin, Connie Keller, Carol Tiesi, Ron Orthwein and Karen Gajewski
PARSIPPANY — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany recently installed its officers for 2015-2016 at an event held at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46.
The new officers are President Connie Keller; President-Elect Greg Elbin; Vice President Frank Cahill; Secretary Karen Gajewski; Treasurer Steve Dickens and Immediate Past President/Foundation President Mimi Letts.
Directors include Robert Keller, Carol Tiesi, Karen DeChristopher, Joyce Garrow and Ron Orthwein.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany was formed on December 5, 1991 with a roster of 46 original charter members. The club was chartered in February 1992. Charter members included Jayne Beline, Frank Cahill, Margaret Cerbo, Nicolas Cerbo, Karen Gajewski, Harold Gantert, Barbara Ievoli, Ronda Kron, Michael Luther, James Mechtel, Jeanne O’Donnell, Frank Priore, Philip Santiago, Dr. Joseph Weisberg among others.
The first meeting was held at Concord Place (now Fairfield Inn & Suites Parsippany) and two years later the meetings were changed to Empire Diner.
The original board consisted of F. Houston Taylor, President; James Mechtel, President elect; Ronda Kron, Vice-President; Karen Gajewski, Secretary; Mark Wiener, Treasurer; and Directors Dr. Joseph Weisberg, Joe Linfante, James Carabello, Mary Lynn Kaprel, Kelly Stratmore, Marion Clark and Richard Epstein.
Other Presidents included Ronda Kron (1994-1995), Dr. Joseph Weisberg (1995-1996 and 2004-2005), Karen Gajewski (1997-1998), Jayne Beline (1999-2000), Michael Mulhaul (2002-2003), Robbie Furman (2003-2004), Doreen Breenan (2005-2006), Joyce Garrow (2006-2007), Gordon Meth (2008-2009), Joseph O’Neill (2009-2010), Paul Philipps (2010-2011), Robert Keller (2011-2012), Davey Willans (2012-2013), Carol Tiesi (2013-2014) and more recently Mimi Letts (2014-2015).
Some of the past and present programs and projects of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany are:
Sponsor the Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany High School and Whippany Park High School Key Clubs.
Sponsor the Brooklawn Middle School and Central Middle School Builders Clubs.
Sponsor nine K-Kids Clubs in the Grammar Schools in Parsippany.
Co-sponsor a Division Aktion Club.
Donate to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Parsippany.
Donate to Project Graduation.
Donate to the Interfaith Council of Morris County.
Donate to the Homeless of Morris County.
Cook for Homeless Solutions once a month.
Donate to the Parsippany Library Programs.
Donate to the Parsippany Food Bank.
Donate to Programs through grants to our Foundation, such as Craftsman Farms.
Sponsor the Parsippany Street Fair.
Donate to the Morris County Battered Women.
Donate to the Parsippany Day Care Center.
Sponsor Scholarships for Kiwanis Youth Leadership Training, Key leader Training, Hugh O’Brien Camp and Scholarships for further education.
Donate to Autism, Eliminate and Children’s Specialized Hospital.
Support Little League in Parsippany.
Support our local churches through an Ecumenical Breakfast for friendship, fellowship and exchange of ideas.
Donate to Camp Nejeda.
The Club formed a Foundation, on June 3, 2004, to handle all the Service Funds raised for our programs and projects. It is a 501(C)3 account and only covers the Fundraisers. The Administrative account is still handled by the Club. These two accounts are kept separate by the Laws of Kiwanis International. The Foundation is composed of the same Officers and Directors as the Club but with a change in position and voting power.
For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here, or attend our weekly meeting held at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, Parsippany at 7:15 a.m. Thursday.
PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is providing a safe and fun place for Parsippany children to “Trick or Treat,” on Friday, October 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The children will go trunk to trunk instead of door to door! Decorate your car and join in the fun!
You can participate by bringing Halloween treats and parking your decorated vehicle at Veterans Park. (located at the corner of Vail Road and Route 46 eastbound).
Vehicles must be in place no later than 3:45 p.m.
Please sign up in advance for a designated parking space by contacting (973) 263-4262
PARSIPPANY — Homeless Solutions, Inc.(HSI) is happy to announce that Furnishing Solutions, our upscale resale furnishing and clothing store, celebrated its Third Anniversary on Saturday, October 10 with a special event held at the store. There were refreshments, a DJ, and a 20% store-wide sale – all enjoyed by the crowd of shoppers, friends and well-wishers. As always, all proceeds from Furnishing Solutions benefit Homeless Solutions programs and services.
Future Furnishing Solutions events include Chalk Painting for Furniture workshops on October 30 and November 6, a Holiday Appetizer Chef Event on December 3, and an Antiques Road Show in January 2016. For additional information on any of these events, please contact at (973) 998-0322 or at genevievemcdermott@furnishingsolutions.org.
Furnishing Solutions is located at 2960 Route 10 West in the Powder Mill Plaza West.
Homeless Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping the homeless and working poor in our community since 1983. Our staff and programs give people the tools they need to rebuild their lives, and as working people move to independence, Homeless Solutions provides sustainable homes people can afford. To learn more or volunteer, click here.
Pictured above are volunteers Jacquie, Lila and Matt Maggio (front row) join HSI CFO Laura Lannin and Furnishing Solutions Store Manager Genevieve McDermott at the store’s Three Year Anniversary celebration on October 10.
Mr. Michael DiSanto, Principal Parsippany Hills High School
The room was packed with friends and family
Michele Sylvin and Susan Bonnet
Steve Smithers, Class of 1999
The Baxter Family – Tim Jr., Brittany, Brenda, Tim Sr., and Krissy
Karen, Marilyn and Glenn Crockery, June Paris, Craig Zagorski, Nikis Zagorski, Donna Maron
The Smithers Family – Donna, Steven, Richard, Caroline and Julie
Sean Conneen, Bonnie Smith, Brian Conneen, Kathy Kreps, Brian Connen, Henley Smith, Nadine Conneen, Cathy Smith and Gill Smith
Craig Zagorski, George Shearing, Track Coach Nick Prudenti and Scott Sheehy
Brian Uy, Owen Lipnik, Adam Lipnik and Glen Polansky
THE SYLVIN FAMILY – Ben, Carolina, Michele, Lucas, Allison and Dr. Erik Sylvin
The food was served by Pomptonian Food Service
The food was served by Pomptonian Food Service
The food was served by Pomptonian Food Service
Scott Sheehy
PARSIPPANY — The 6th Annual Parsippany Hills High School Hall of Fame was held on Saturday, October 10.
The Hall of Fame was established to honor graduates and faculty of Parsippany Hills High School who have made exceptional achievements in their field or unique contributions to their community.
The new inductees included Scott B. Sheehy, Craig Zagorski, Tim Baxter, Kathy Smith, Erik Sylvin, M.D., M.S., Steve Smithers and the 1987 Boys Tennis Team.
SCOTT B. SHEEHY Class of 1974
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Track/Cross Country
Cross Country – 1972 – First Team All Area & All County
Fourth Place Morris County Meet
Fourth Place State Section 2, Group 3 Meet
Winter Track –880 yards – 1973 – First Place State Group IV Meet
1974 – Second Place State Group III Meet
Fourth Place NJIAA National Meet
Spring Track – 880 Yards, School Record Holder 1:56
1973 – First Place State Section 2, Group IV Meet
1974 – First Team All Area & All County
First Place Morris County & Conference Meets
Second Place State Section 2, Group III Meet
Third Place State Group III Meet
Craig Zagorski
CRAIG ZAGORSKI Class of 1976
Tulane University
Track
School Record Holder
Long Jump – 22’ 2”
Triple Jump – 42’ 31/2”
Former Record Holder High Jump 6’ 3”
1976 – First Team All Conference & All Area Long Jump
First Place State Section 2, Group III
Fourth Place State Group III Championship Meet
Tim Baxter
TIM BAXTER Class of 1979
Roger Williams University
Business Career
President & Chief Operating Officer Samsung Electronics America
Member Board of Trustees, Roger Williams University
Member Board of Directors, Consumer Electronics Association
Member Board of Junior Achievers USA
30 years Sales & Marketing experience in the Consumer Electronics Industry
Business Career with AT&T & Lucent Technologies, Sony & Samsung
Kathy Smith
KATHY SMITH Class of 1979
Attended University of Maryland – Captain
University of North Carolina
Swimming
1979 – First Place 50 & 100 Freestyle at State Meet
HS All-American 50, 100, 200 yd. – Freestyle
1975-77 Morris County HS Swim Champion & record setter 50 & 100 Free
1978-79 Iron Hills 200 & 500 yd. Free Champion – Record holder
1976-79 Daily Record All-Area
1977, 79 Athlete of the year
1978 Herald News All-Around HS Athlete of the Year
1980 Morris County Female Collegiate Athlete of the year
College – Qualified for AIAW & 2X for the NCAA’s
Member of All-American Relay Team that still holds a University of North Carolina Record
Erik Sylvin
ERIK SYLVIN M.D., M.S.
Class of 1995
Brandeis University
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine/Drexel University Medical School
Inducted Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Baseball – Shortstop
1995 – Second Team All State, First Team All Group 3
First Team All Area & County, All Conference
Held School records with 47 hits & .456 BA
1994 Soccer – First Team All Conference & First Team All County
Steven Smithers
STEVE SMITHERS Class of 1999
Princeton University
Football
1998 – Second Team All State
1998 First Team All Area & All County
Held School Career Records – 4,073 passing yards & 39 touchdowns
Captain, First Conference Champions & State Playoff Team
1987 BOYS TENNIS TEAM
1987 – Record 20-4
Ranked Seventh in State, First in Morris County
1984, 1985 & 1987 State Section 2, Group III Champions
1986 & 1987 Morris County Champions
1984, 1985, 1986 & 1987 Iron Hills Conference ChampionsTeam Members: Brian Uy, Owen Lipnick, Adam Lipnick, Brian Pappas, Glen Polansky, Sushil Jain M.D. and Edmond Wong M.D.
Brian Uy, Owen Lipnik, Adam Lipnik and Glen Polansky
The deadline for the Hall of Fame is January 31. Click here for application form. The completed form must be sent to Parsippany Hills High School Hall of Fame,
Susan Bonnet, Health & Physical Education Teacher, 20 Rita Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
First Annual Hall Of Fame 2010-11 includes George Schreiner, Class of 1971, Track; Vincent Mattaliano, Class of 1981, Wrestling; Jody Stein, Class of 1981, Basketball; JoAnn Ferrieri, Class of 1982, Softball; John Lyng, Class of 1984, Football/Wrestling; Theresa Racik O’Brien, Class of 1984, Field Hockey; Barb Lewis Courtney, Class of 1984, Field Hockey, Basketball, and Softball; Chuck Mound, Class of 1988, Track; Gregg Bailey, Class of 1989, Soccer; Glenn Sekunda, Class of 1991, Basketball; Brian Cohen, Class of 1995, Swimming; Bernie Packin Former Principal of Parsippany Hills High School, 1969-1988; Bob Caprio Former Athletic Director, 1969-95; Ken Graham Wrestling Coach, 1970-1978;
1981 Softball Team: Coach Rich Klebez, Coach Dave Zaleski, Coach Jack Pruden, Cathy Bade, JoAnn Ferrieri, Brenda Weaver,Tracy Johnson, Dawn Vohden, Lisa Bartoli, Jody Stein, Karen LaValley, Linda Lacher, Kathy Glendon, Susan Bonnet and Jill Januszanis.
1982 Softball Team: Cathy Bade, JoAnn Ferrieri, Karen LaValley, Linda Lacher, Kathy Glendon, Susan Bonnet, Laura Schletter, Karen Bernauer, Claire Reilly, Barb Lewis, Theresa Racik, Lisa Coleman, Robyn Tutty, Chrissy Diedwardo, Cara Gottardi, Lisa Hilling, Sharron Sullivan, Tammy Kotzen and Robyn Kotzen.
Second Annual Hall Of Fame 2011-12 includes: Bruce Scherer, Class of 1972 Basketball; John Harper, Class of 1973 Journalist; Nancy Zeltsman, Class of 1976 Accomplished Musician; Michael Martino, Class of 1978 Accomplished Cameraman; Joe Orsulak, Class of 1980 Baseball/Soccer; Tom Petrosino, Class of 1982 Wrestling; Michael Baldassari, Class of 1983 Lighting Designer; Chris Singleton, Class of 1985 Football; Sharon Sullivan, Class of 1985 Softball; Angie Rosamilia, Class of 1999 Track; Rich Klebez, Softball Coach 1981-1991, Soccer Coach 1969-2008; Dr. Frank A. Calabria dedicated service to the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District and Dr. Robert Perlett dedicated service to the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District.
Third Annual Hall of Fame 2012-13 includes: Todd Ferris, Class of 1975 Wrestling; David M. Katz, Class of 1982 Basketball, Baseball; Tim Ross, Class of 1988 Soccer/Basketball/Baseball; Brian Tischy, Class of 1986 Accomplished Musician; Steve Bradley, dedicated service to the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District; Chuck Pollack, Teacher/Boys Tennis Coach 1970-2004 and Dr. Kathy Sleezer, Teacher/Administrator Dedicated Service to the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District.
Fourth Annual Hall of Fame 2013-14 includes: Keith Eichner, Class of 1971, Meteorologist; Roget Fleischer, Class of 1973, Wrestling and Football; Jeff Patterson, Class of 1973, Wrestling, Football, Military; Brigitte Duprez Sheehan, Class of 1978 Track; Scott Guiliana, Class of 1993 Baseball; Jenna Cohen, Class of 1992 Swimming, Soccer; Rich Fachet, Coach Boys Basketball 1979-2002 and Girls Soccer 1982-2007.
Fifth Annual Hall of Fame 2014-15 includes: Victor E. Jurusz, Jr., Class of 1971; Joel Chiappa, Class of 1978, Stephen Gunderson, Class of 1978, Suzanne Gunderson Scott, Class of 1984 and Joseph Strechay, Class of 1997.
