Annual 4-H Fair starts this evening; runs through weekend

Frank L. Cahill
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Annual 4-H Fair starts this evening; runs through weekend

MORRIS COUNTY — The annual Morris County 4-H Fair, a showcase and fun celebration of the efforts of 4-H youths from across Morris County, will kick off on this evening, Wednesday, July 20, at Chubb Park in Chester Township, and continue through the weekend.

4H 6A host of family-friendly activities are planned for the fair, including pony rides, hay rides, petting zoos, animal shows, fireworks, tricky tray, car and motorcycle show, hot air balloon rides, watermelon eating and cake decorating contests, live entertainment, delicious food, and amusement rides.

Saturday will be filled with special events: hot air balloon rides (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.), car and motorcycle show (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) goat races in the late afternoon, and a tricky tray (8:00 p.m.).

Most important, the county’s 4-Hers will get to display their animals and projects, which are a culmination of the past year’s hard work.

“The 4-H Fair is a showcase and celebration of the wonderful achievements of 4-Hers from around the county. It is great opportunity for all in the community to come out for wholesome family fun,” said Kelly Dziak, Morris County 4-H Program Associate.

“This is a great family friendly event that is centered around the hard work done by these great 4-H kids, who represent some of the best young people, and who are future leaders of their communities and our county,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, who will participate in formal opening ceremonies at the fair this week.

4H 8“We should all be extremely proud of the efforts they have made and the work they will show off at the fair.’’

The 4-H Fair will be open on Wednesday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5.00, except for a $10.00 charge on Friday after 6:00 p.m. for fireworks.

Dogs may be brought to the fair, but they must be on a 6-foot leash.  Retractable leashes are not allowed in the park. Canine Good Citizen testing will be available for dogs to take on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A small fee applies. Participants must bring a dog brush for a portion of the test.

Daily schedules of events, such as dog and small animal shows, and fairground maps will be available in the information booth at the fair.

The Exhibit Tent will be packed with arts and crafts entries, informational displays, and hands-on activities for visitors. The Entertainment Tent and Coffee House will feature live musical performances and interactive demonstrations.

Other tents will house animals, including dogs, horses, goats, cows, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and other small animals. Most animal tents will have petting areas, in addition to a Petting Barn that will be filled with farm animals.

Non-profit organizations will be in the Food Tent selling items ranging from tasty treats to full meals.

The fair is sponsored by the Morris County 4-H Association in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

For more information about the 4H Fair, including the fair schedule, or about becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit the 4-H Fair website by clicking here or call (973) 285-8301.

Brittney Guida earns graduate recognition at SUNY Oswego

Frank L. Cahill
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Brittney Guida earns graduate recognition at SUNY Oswego

PARSIPPANY — Brittney A. Guida of Parsippany completed her graduate studies at SUNY Oswego in spring 2016 with a master of business administration degree in management and was recognized in May at the college’s Commencement.

Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. U.S. News Media Group counts SUNY Oswego among the top public regional universities in the North for 2016, and the Princeton Review includes Oswego in its 2016 college guidebook “The Best Northeastern Colleges” and in its national list of “Green Colleges.”

A 155-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system, Oswego enrolls about 8,000 students in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education.

Click here for more information.

Parsippany Road Closures

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Parsippany Road Closures

PARSIPPANY – The following road closures and detours are in effective today. Please follow detours.
1. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Smith Road will be closed and detoured between East Halsey Road and Westminster Drive.

  1. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Fox Hill Road (near Route 46) in the Rainbow Lakes section of town will have the traffic detoured or flagged around the construction.

  2. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Allentown Road will be closed and detoured between Parsippany Road and Keyport Road.

Morris County Parks Enforces Leash Requirements for Dogs

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Morris County Parks Enforces Leash Requirements for Dogs

MORRIS COUNTY — Dogs, along with their owners, are welcome in many of the Morris County Park Commission’s general-purpose parks, as well as in the Off-Leash Dog Parks. While dogs may be human’s best friend, not all dogs are friendly or welcomed by everyone. Unfortunately, dogs could unintentionally cause harm, and result in legal penalties for the owner.

Most dogs are friendly, even to unfamiliar people and pets, however, any dog can jump on someone and knock them down or cause them to fall. Pet owners can be held liable for injuries or damage caused by their animals. Sometimes people are frightened to see a dog running towards them and can be injured in attempting to escape.

Additionally, virtually all dogs will pursue wildlife, either playfully or with serious intent to do harm. Parks are often home to endangered or threatened species. The dog may cause harm to wildlife, such as ground-nesting birds, by causing the animal to lose precious energy or time it needs to care for its young.

To avoid injuries or even frightening the public, the Morris County Park Commission Rules and Regulations mandates that all dogs must be under the control of the owner or person who has custody of the animal, on a leash not exceeding six-feet in length.

The Morris County Park Police are currently patrolling parks and will strongly enforce the law. Any dog found at large and not under the control a leash less than six-feet, may be seized as provided by law or ordinance.

“There have been multiple situations that have resulted in serious injuries when dogs who are off the leash have injured children and adults, and attacked wildlife,’’ said According to Morris County Park Police Chief Gabe DiPietro.

“Our initiative is increase the public’s awareness of the six-feet leash requirements and ultimately avoid injuries and exposure to costly legal liabilities.

“We require the public to respect the Morris County Park Commission Rules and Regulations so everyone can be safe and enjoy the parks. If the public observes a dog off the leash, they are encouraged to contact the police immediately and report the violation.”

To report a violation, call (973) 326-7654. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

The Morris County Park Commission provides two Off-Leash Dog Parks, located at Central Park of Morris County in Parsippany-Troy-Hills and at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township, for the enjoyment of owners and their off-leash dogs.

Owners are encouraged to make certain their dog is park ready by being responsive to voice commands, able to socialize with people and other dogs, and follow all Off-Leash Dog Park Guidelines. These guidelines can be found by clicking here.

Rules for Waking Your Dog in the Parks

The Morris County Park Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37-95.21, is authorized to institute, alter, amend, and repeal rules and regulations for the protection, regulation, and control of the parks within its jurisdiction.

 

Article III – Prohibited Acts – Section 3. Animals

No person without a permit shall cause or permit any animal owned by him, in his custody or under his control, except a dog in a permitted area when restrained by a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length, or those animals permitted by State Statue, to go or be in any park area, and each such animal so found at large may be seized and disposed of as provided by the laws or ordinance covering the disposal of stray animals on highways or public property then in effect at the place where such stray animal may be seen.

Dogs are not permitted at any of the golf courses, outdoor education centers, arboreta, bathing facilities, historic sites, or the Mennen Sports Arena except as permitted by State Statute or specific Park Commission permit.

Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 18; Vendors wanted

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Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 18; Vendors wanted

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 18 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road.

The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.

The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. For those businesses and organizations wanting to participate click here and print a registration form. Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.

 

Parsippany’s 15th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is offering spaces on a first come first serve basis. Display spaces vary depending on location and intended use. Vendors that are selling food will be distributed along the entire area with priority given to local food vendors and local organizations selling food. Lake Hiawatha merchants have first preference on the space in front of their establishments as long as a completed registration form and the required fee are received at the Recreation Department by August 25. Discounts apply if registration is received at the Recreation Department office or postmarked before August 3. All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by September 2. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.

If you have any questions, please email recreation@parsippany.net.

Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2016.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Visit Army General at Picatinny Arsenal

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Civil Air Patrol Cadets Visit Army General at Picatinny Arsenal

MORRIS COUNTY — On July 14, cadets of the Picatinny Squadron of Civil Air Patrol visited Picatinny Arsenal for the base Community Day.  The young teens aged 14 to 17 manned an information table about the Civil Air Patrol and then were invited to meet with Brigadier General Patrick W. Burden, Deputy Program Executive Officer Ammunition and Senior Commander.

General Burden gave each cadet attending the event a base “challenge coin.”  A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion utilized in the military, bearing a unit or base or command insignia or emblem. They are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization.

Squadron Cadet Curtiss Bailey from Rockaway said “It was an amazing experience meeting General Burden.  He stopped by our table and showed great interest ion our cadet program. I was surprised when we were invited to meet in his office and receive a challenge coin.”

Cadet Sloane Liput from Mountain Lakes was also in attendance.  She remarked that “having an Army general take the time to talk with us, and show real interest in our program was very impressive. The challenge coin was a huge surprise and an honor to receive.”

The national organization of Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has 58,000 adult and youth members nationwide, and maintains more than 500 aircraft throughout the country. In 2014, Congress awarded CAP members who served during World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing their contributions towards the war effort stateside.

The Picatinny Composite Squadron is part of the CAP Northeast Region, New Jersey Wing. Its members are comprised of adults and teens from 13-17 from Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. The group meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dover American Legion Hall.  For more information please visit www.picatinnycap.org or www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Ex-PA chairman David Samson arrives in court as feds announce press conference

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Ex-PA chairman David Samson arrives in court as feds announce press conference

NEWARK– Federal prosecutors are scheduled to be in court this afternoon in connection with their continuing criminal investigation into the Port Authority. Officials would not say why the court hearing was scheduled, but former Port Authority chairman David Samson–who has been the focus of an ongoing probe into allegations that he coerced United Airlines to set…

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Parsippany business owner ordered to Pay $7.75 Million for Falsifying Diagnostic Reports

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany business owner ordered to Pay $7.75 Million for Falsifying Diagnostic Reports

PARSIPPANY — A Morris County couple and their Parsippany diagnostic imaging companies were ordered to pay more than $7.75 million for knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare for thousands of falsified diagnostic test reports and the underlying tests, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Paul J. Fishman announced.

Judge Stanley R. Chesler, sitting in Newark federal court, also found the defendants liable for knowingly submitting false claims for neurological tests conducted without physician supervision.

Judge Chesler ordered Nita K. Patel, 53, and Kirtish N. Patel, 53, both of Rockaway, and two companies that they owned and operated, Biosound Medical Services Inc., and Heart Solution PC, both located at 1081 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, to pay the United States $5 million in damages and $2.75 million in civil monetary penalties, plus interest for a total of $7,756,865. Judge Chesler ordered these payments after granting the United States’ motion for summary judgment on the two False Claims Act counts of a civil complaint that was filed in November 2015.

The Patels each pleaded guilty November 17, 2015, to informations charging them with health care fraud related to this conduct.  Sentencing is currently scheduled for August 16, 2016, before U.S. District Judge William H. Walls.

The government’s civil complaint alleged that defendants created fraudulent diagnostic test reports, forged physician signatures on these reports, and then billed Medicare for the fraudulent reports and the underlying tests that were used solely to create these reports. The complaint also alleged that defendants billed Medicare for neurological tests that they conducted without the required physician supervision.

The lawsuit was filed under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act.  The Act allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud to bring civil actions on behalf of the government and to share in any recovery. The False Claims Act also permits the government to intervene in such lawsuits, as it has done in this case. The whistleblower – a former employee of Biosound who brought the misconduct to the government’s attention – will receive 15 to 25 percent of the more than $7.7 million recovered by the government.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the FBI under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Timothy Gallagher in Newark; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert, with the investigation leading the judge’s order.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Graybow of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Health Care and Government Fraud Unit.

U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman reorganized the health care fraud practice at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office shortly after taking office, including creating a stand-alone Health Care and Government Fraud Unit to handle both criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud offenses. Since 2010, the office has recovered more than $1.3 billion in health care fraud and government fraud settlements, judgments, fines, restitution and forfeiture under the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other statutes.

Prostitution arrests at local hotels

Frank L. Cahill
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Prostitution arrests at local hotels

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit began investigating possible prostitution at Parsippany hotels after receiving multiple citizen complaints.

During the investigation Karen Jernark, 38, was placed under arrest for prostitution at Howard Johnson Express, 625 Route 46 on Tuesday, July 5. Ms. is homeless.

She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were she was processed and issued a summons for Soliciting Prostitution from an Undercover Officer.

While being processed it was determined that she also had an active warrant from Hawthorne Police Department, at which time they were notified and took custody of her once they arrived.

On Tuesday, July 12 Kimberly Smith, 23, Bronx, was placed under arrest for prostitution at Embassy Suites, 909 Parsippany Blvd.

She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters where she was processed and issued a summons for Soliciting Prostitution from an Undercover Officer.

She was then released on her own recognizance pending her 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.

Sgt. Kimble arrests driver for DWI and driving wrong way on Route 46

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Sgt. Kimble arrests driver for DWI and driving wrong way on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — While on patrol on Route 46 East at 12:30 a.m. on June 20, Patrol Sergeant Michael Kimble observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the left most eastbound lane of travel of Route 46 East.

Sergeant Kimble was able activate his emergency lights and avoid colliding with the vehicle, at which time the vehicle pulled over into the parking lot of 1571 Route 46.

Sergeant Kimble made contact with driver, Sharon Samolewicz, 52, from Vernon.

After a brief investigation Sergeant Kimble placed Mrs. Samolewicz under arrest for driving while intoxicated. She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Careless Driving. She released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

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