HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU), and Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagles’ Wings, led the first Evangelical Christian Mission to the Republic of Azerbaijan on March 4th-8th. The two partnered with the State Committee on Religious Associations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus Muslims’ Board, to bring 14 leading Evangelical Christian leaders from the United States, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.

At the request of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, the State Committee on Religious Associations planned a tour of Azerbaijan for the Evangelical leaders including the visit to Christian, Jewish and Muslim religious institutions and historical places in Azerbaijan. The group met with prominent political officials and religious leaders including SheikhulIslam Allahshukur Pashazadeh, chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Board, and Mubariz Gurbanli, chairman of the State Committee on Religious Associations of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The group participated in the international conference “From Interreligious and inter-civilizational dialogue towards cooperation.”

The group met with the Republic of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev as well as with its Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov.

“Under the leadership of President Aliyev, Azerbaijan a Muslim-majority country, is internationally recognized as a leading advocate for interreligious dialogue and coexistence, a paradigm of Muslim-Jewish relations and a genuine partner of the State of Israel,” said Rabbi Marc Schneier.

Participating Evangelical leaders include:
Pastor Joseph Arminio, Jr., Abundant Life Church (Whippany, NJ)
Pastor Calvin Battle, Destiny Christian Center (Tulsa, OK)
Pastor Samuel Bentley, The Ramp (Hamilton, AL)
Pastor Jose Diaz, Heart of David Global (Philadelphia, PA)
Pastor Wayne Graham, Kings Park International Church (Durham, NC)
Pastor Téo Hayashi, Dunamis Movement (São Paulo, Brazil)
Pastor Kevin Kringel, Life Church (Chicago, IL)
Pastor Adam Mesa, Abundant Living Family Church (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Pastor Rusty Nelson, The Rock Family Worship Center (Huntsville, AL)
Pastor Jason Parks, Refuge Church (Huntsville, AL)
Pastor Ben Richard, Gate Keepers (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Bishop Charles Scott, Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK)
Bishop Robert Stearns, Eagles’ Wings Ministry (Buffalo, NY)
Pastor Micah Wood, The Ramp (Hamilton, AL)

Founded in 1989, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is the global address for Muslim-Jewish Relations and the national address for African American-Jewish relations. The organization is committed to the belief that direct dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards reconciliation. For more information click here.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Hanover Rotary Club will be hosting “The Duck Race” on Saturday, June 8.

The race is fun for all ages and will be held at the Malapardis Park located on Malapardis Road in Cedar Knolls.

They start the fun at 1:00 p.m. with Flo the Clown, Horse & Buggy Rides, Free Food for children and many more fun activities. Duck launch starts at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Ducky is going to be traveling around Hanover Township over the next few months spreading the word about this event and we’ll keep you posted with pictures and videos.

For more information or to purchase ducks, email hanoverrotaryclub@gmail.com.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Michael Puskas arrested Mr. Ramon Vazquez, 36, Dover, for Possession of Drug paraphernalia, on Sunday, February 24.

Officer Puskas was at the Red Carpet Inn, 1245 Route 10 East, investigating a reported assault and was speaking with Mr. Vazquez.

During the investigation, Mr. Vazquez was arrested and transported to Hanover Township Police Headquarters for processing.

Vazquez was charged with Possession of drug paraphernalia and Possession of hypodermic needles. He was transported to the county jail pending his court date.

Editor’s 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.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Marc Leggour responded the Quick Chek, 2 South Jefferson Road for a report of a counterfeit bill being passed, on Sunday, February 17.

Upon arriving at the Quick Chek, Officer Leggour spoke with the victim who stated that an unknown male approached him inside the store and asked him if he had change for $100.00 bill.

The victim stated he did and provided the male with $100.00 in change. Upon receiving the $100.00 bill, the victim noticed the words” for motion picture use only” and realized the money was fake. He began following the individual who gave him the bill on foot and called 9-1-1 providing his location and a description of the alleged actor.

The actor was described as a black male, approximately 5’10” wearing a red hoodie with a blue and grey jacket, black sweats and black sneakers. The victim lost sight of the actor in the area of Route 287.

Investigation is pending the review of the surveillance cameras.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Department can accept applications for new and replacement Firearms ID cards and permits to purchase a handgun. Click here for online application.

The site asks for our ORI number. That number is: NJ0141200