JCP&L Transmission Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol Summer 2017

Frank L. Cahill
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JCP&L Transmission Vegetation Management Aerial Patrol Summer 2017

MORRISTOWN — Foresters from Jersey Central Power & Light Company will take to the sky to conduct helicopter inspections of power lines in the Morris County area as part of the company’s annual vegetation management program.

The patrols should only take a few days, weather permitting. Local officials have been notified that the inspections will take place. The inspections will take place until August 3, weather permitting.

Helicopters are a cost-effective and efficient way to conduct inspections that help keep JCP&L’s electric system durable and reliable. Residents may see a small helicopter flying at low altitude or hovering over power lines and towers while company foresters examine trees and other vegetation in the right-of-way and trees outside the corridor that could potentially cause damage to the electric system.

The helicopter will be flying at a speed of about 35-40 mph above or alongside the lines, and may circle around for a closer inspection. The helicopter is a Hughes MD 500, black in color with a red stripe, tail # N8330P.

When a potential tree issue is identified, additional ground-level inspections are scheduled and remedial actions are completed.

JCP&L also performs annual aerial inspections of transmission towers, substations and other electrical equipment.

Morris County Library: ”Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag”

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Library: ”Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag”

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Heritage Commission and the Morris County Library are presenting a special display entitled “Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag’’ at the county library in the Whippany section of Hanover Township through September 15.

Saluting Old Glory: Our Nation’s Flag, which details the history of the Star-Spangled Banner, is on view through Tuesday, August 25. Items in the exhibit cases will be on view through September 15.

American flags from the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries are on display in the lobby of the library. Flags and exhibit cases of related items  are on view on the first and second floor.

A third exhibit case, located on the fifth floor of the County Administration Building in Morristown, also features examples of rare and unusual American flags.

Visitors to the county library exhibit can view a selection of American flags and see the changes that took place from the Colonial Period to the Mid-Twentieth Century. Also on view are vintage children’s books, period photographs, and other materials related to the Stars and Stripes.

While each flag in the exhibit has an interesting history, three have ties to Morris County.

The first, on loan from the Historical Society of Boonton Township, is an original 35-star Civil War flag. This rare American flag was handed down to Mrs. Oscar Kincaid, Sr., from her aunt and remained in the Kincaid family for almost 150 years.

The second is a small 39-star silk parade flag with hand-painted gold stars, on loan from the Morristown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

A third flag, from the special collections in the Morris County Archives, handcrafted in silk in 1940, is on display in the library lobby.

The County Library management and the Heritage Commission worked together to bring this exhibit to our constituents. We hope visitors to the library will appreciate viewing the evolution of our nation’s flag and the history that is symbolically represented in the Stars and Stripes.

Get more information on the Morris County Heritage Commission by clicking here.

Get more information on the Morris County Library by clicking here.

The library is located (for GPS) at 30 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Plains.

Learn more about the Star-Spangled Banner click here.

Lauren Astor Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College

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Lauren Astor Named to Dean’s List at Ithaca College

PARSIPPANY – Lauren Astor a Emerging Media major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s School of Communications for the spring 2017 semester. Lauren was a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2015.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

Man charged with causing drug-induced death of Jefferson woman  

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Man charged with causing drug-induced death of Jefferson woman  

MORRIS COUNTY — A Mount Olive man has been charged with crimes related to the May death of Jennifer Ward, 35, in Jefferson Township, according to Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher, and Jefferson Township Police Chief William Craig.

 Kayron Jackson, aka Alkama Jackson, aka “Keys,” 37, was charged July 27 by Warrant-Complaint with the first-degree crime of Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death, and the third degree crime of Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Fentanyl).  The charges were authorized by state Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Critchley in Morristown. Jackson was arrested on these charges on July 28 in Mount Olive and remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending future court proceedings.             

On the morning of May 5, law enforcement responded to 88 Mase Road, Jefferson, on a report of a female who was unconscious and not breathing. The female, who was pronounced as deceased at the scene, was identified as Jennifer Ward.  The investigation would reveal that Ward was the victim of a fatal drug overdose. 

Through a subsequent investigation, it is alleged that Jackson distributed fentanyl to Ward in Mount Olive on May 4, the evening before she was found dead. It is further alleged that the ingestion of the fentanyl distributed by Jackson to Ward resulted in Ward’s death. 

Jackson has been charged with Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9.  This statute provides that any person who manufactures, distributes or dispenses any of a number of controlled dangerous substances is strictly liable for a death that results from the injection, inhalation, or ingestion of that substance.  This is a first-degree crime, which is punishable by up to twenty years in New Jersey State Prison and is subject to the 85 percent parole ineligibility requirements of the No Early Release Act.       

Members of the Mount Olive Police Department, Jefferson Township Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office have contributed to this 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.

Burglary to vehicle on Kingston Road

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PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Edward Elston responded to the lobby of Police Headquarters to speak to the victim of a theft.

Upon arrival, the victim advised him that between Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25 an unknown person gained entry to his vehicle.

The victim stated he found his glove box open and that personal documents were missing from it.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

DWI at Wawa on New Road

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DWI at Wawa on New Road

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the parking lot of Wawa on a reported intoxicated female attempting to drive a vehicle at 3:48 a.m. July 22.

They were further advised that the caller had taken possession of the female’s 2017 Kia Sportage keys to prevent her from leaving after she left the keys on the checkout counter. Upon arrival of Officers, they spoke to the caller and Katlyn Santucci, 25, Parsippany.

After a brief investigation, she was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Police Headquarters.

While there, she was processed and issued the following traffic summonses: Driving While Intoxicated; Revocation for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test; Consent to Taking of Samples of Breath and Reckless Driving.

She was 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.

Garden Savings Raises Over $16,000 for Charity at 7th Annual Golf Outing

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Garden Savings Raises Over $16,000 for Charity at 7th Annual Golf Outing

PARSIPPANY — Garden Savings Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Parsippany, with branches in Dover, Newark and Maplewood, raised over $16,000 for two local charitable groups at its 7th Annual Golf Outing held on Monday, July 17.

The outing was attended by nearly one hundred credit union professionals and industry business partners … the credit union’s largest outing to date. The proceeds will be split between the Children’s Specialized Hospital of New Brunswick and the Rutgers Youth Education and Success Center (YE2S Center) of Newark.

“When we first came up with this idea to do a benefit golf outing back in 2011, we never anticipated that its popularity would grow this much,” said Garden Savings President and Chief Executive Officer, Lou Vetere.  “Seven years later we have more than doubled our contribution amounts to these wonderful organizations and we are very grateful to all of the support we receive from our sponsors that enables us to make these significant donations.  The YE2S Center and Children’s Specialized Hospital both do great things in the community to help people that need it most and that’s in line with the overall mission of our credit union as well.  We look forward to another fun and successful outing in 2018.”

Garden Savings is a $350 million dollar full service financial institution that serves the financial needs of over 26,000 members throughout New Jersey and neighboring states.

Kiwanis Club will miss long time member Steve Dickens

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Kiwanis Club will miss long time member Steve Dickens

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany held a “roast” to honor and give Steven Dickens, and his wife Nancy, well wishes on their upcoming move to South Carolina.

Steve Dickens

Dickens joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany on June 1, 1996, only four years after the club was formed.

Steve became treasurer after Fred Bechtold in 2003 until present when he announced he will be relocating.

Jayne Beline said “We all will miss Steve and wish him well in his new adventure. Steve was always such an enthusiastic and dependable member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. He was so very generous with his time, shopping for food and arranging for club members to cook at Homeless Solutions; cooking pancakes for the Parsippany Day Care holiday family breakfast and helping with all of the club’s fundraisers.”

Nancy Dickens

“The Kiwanis Club honored Steve with the Kiwanian of the Year award, the Hixson, and the coveted Scooby sticker,” said Jayne. Former Mayor Mimi Letts said “Steve is a very dedicated Kiwanian, serving as treasurer, fundraiser and coordinator for Kiwanis efforts at Homeless Solutions.  He also served on the Board of the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. He will be missed by many in Parsippany. But I will remember him mostly for his big smile and pleasant good morning every Thursday at Kiwanis morning meetings at Empire Diner. Steve is truly a good citizen and a great guy! I wish him and Nancy the very best.”

Michael A. Mulhaul said “Steven is like a brother come to think of it even better than a brother, you don’t get to choose your brothers.”

He cooked at Homeless Solutions with Bob Iracane for many years and then took the lead for Homeless Solutions in 2014, where he did the shopping for the meal and also organized the team to cook each month.

Besides the duties of the Treasurer of the Club and the Foundation, Steve has worked on every committee: Street Fair, Grand Tasting Fund Raiser, Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser, Touch a Truck Fund Raiser and even managed to get numerous Grants for the good works of the Club from where he worked, Prudential.

Steve retired recently from Prudential Insurance Company, New Jersey.

Steve will be missed and it will be hard to replace such a devoted member of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.

36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser was a Huge Success

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36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser was a Huge Success

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills (WCPTH) held its 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser at the Knoll West Country Club on Tuesday, July 11. This is the primary fundraiser for the club’s educational programs and scholarships. WCPTH club member Lois Preis White chaired the successful fundraiser for the second straight year.

All money raised goes back to Parsippany students (open to both male and female students) in educational programs such as scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating 8th graders, 5th Grade Reading Awards, a Spelling Bee, Dr. Seuss Birthday events and  library donations. For the 2017 school year, thirty-one students were honored by the club, including ten high school seniors who each received a scholarship. With the money raised at this year’s fundraiser the club will be able to meet or exceed the number of scholarships and educational awards for the 2018 school year.

Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills President Marilyn Marion with the club chairman for the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon Fundraiser Lois Preis White before the luncheon. Photos courtesy of Vince White

Over 60 golfers, including Parsippany Councilman Michael dePierro enjoyed the day. There were also 80 other attendees, including the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) President Jean Revis and women from other clubs in the  NJSFWC organization, who all came and enjoyed a morning of bridge and other games.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor James Barberio and Parsippany Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani joined everyone for lunch. And after lunch there was an afternoon of bidding on over 55 Tricky Tray prizes and the 50/50 Raffle drawing.

Next year the 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, July 10.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.  WCPTH has demonstrated its commitment to the community through an impressively wide range of community service endeavors. The Club has served the township and the state with initiatives to support not only education, but also home life, conservation and more. WCPTH is very proud to have been instrumental in the founding of the Parsippany Library and the Parsippany Child Day Care Center. Today the Woman’s Club is involved with the Parsippany Food Pantry, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jersey Battered Women’s Service and Child Abuse Prevention – NJ. And the club also supports Boatsie’s Boxes for the military serving overseas, UNICEF, Heifer International and other worthy and charitable causes

For club and membership information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, visit our website by clicking here or follow us on FaceBook.

The Tricky Tray included gift certificates to area restaurants, baskets of cheer, tickets to Yankees and Jet games, and much more. Photos courtesy of Vince White
Some of the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills members at the 36th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic registration table.  From left:  Marilyn Marion club President, Janet Reilly club member, Betty Lagitch club member, Lois Preis White club chairman for the fundraiser, Cathy Miller club member, Betsy Lowry club member and Cami Pesce club member. Seated is Jennifer Biondo club member. Photos courtesy of Vince White

Roxy is a friendly puppy looking for her furever home

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Roxy is a friendly puppy looking for her furever home

RANDOLPH — Roxy is a friendly puppy about 11-13 weeks old and weights about 13-15 pounds. She was rescued along with her sister Rita from Anguilla. Anguilla is a beautiful island, but life can be difficult for dogs. Fresh water is hard to find as well as food.Furever Home Dog Rescue heard about these siblings and we transported them to the US to live in foster homes. 

Roxy foster say…..”Roxy is as sweet as she is cute! She is a playful puppy with a sweet personality. Roxy loves, loves playing outside, going for walks and playing with my dog. She enjoys cuddling with you and getting petted. Roxy is so very cute when she sleeps in my dog’s bed!  it’s hard not to love her!” 

To see more photos of this puppy click here.

If interested in adoption Roxy, please e-mail Furever Home Dog Rescue at FHDR@att.net and request an adoption application. 

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