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Livingston High School principal Mark Stern has announced that senior David Lin and Class of 2019 salutatorian Vanessa Hu are winners in the National Merit Scholarship competition. They were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their “academic promise and distinguished performance.”

The winners were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the finalists and their high schools. These included the students’academic records, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by each of the finalists; and a recommendation written by a high school official.

Township officials and residents gathered at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 5, to raise the Pride flag in honor of Pride Week. At right, Livingston Police officer Kevin Mullaney addressed the crowd as mayor Al Anthony and LCDI co-chairmen Billy Fine and Keith Hines look on. NKP Photos

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Livingston High School’s spring track and field season came to an end on Saturday, June 8, with three Lancers – team captain Joe Cullen, Philmon Mehari, and Connor Sweeny – competing among the state’s best at the Meet of Champions.

The meet was held at Northern Burlington Regional High School and was the final stage of the NJSIAA State Championship Tournament. After two prior weeks of competitions, having to qualify to advance each week, they had, said coach Dave Czeizinger, “reached the pinnacle. They would be among and competing against, the best in the state in their respective events.” A fourth Lancer, Tafari Attoh, had also qualified in an amazing sophomore year campaign, but an unfortunate injury held him out of this competition.

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Livingston Boy Scout Nirav Patel was presented with the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award for extraordinary service, during a ceremony held on Sunday, May 19, at the Patriots Theater of the Trenton War Memorial.

Patel, a Livingston High School junior, was one of eight students receiving the award for Environmental Stewardship. The award was presented by Tahesha Way, New Jersey secretary of state; Sam Beard, co-founder of the Jefferson Awards; and Linda Bowden, president of PNC Bank New Jersey.

Livingston continues a favorite tradition this year by offering its 83rd annual July 4 celebration.

“Thanks to our sponsors, Livingston’s July 4th Celebration gets better every year!” said July 4th Committee co-chairman Scott Maynard.

The Livingston 4th of July Celebration kicks off at 9 a.m. and provides a full day of activities, leading up to the fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. “From the 26th annual Auto Show to the main stage concert – Wanted DOA, a Bon Jovi tribute band – and spectacular fireworks show, our celebration is packed with fun events. Bring your family and stay for the whole day!” continued Maynard.

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The Livingston Fire Department, which has been serving the community since 1921, has sent out its annual fundraising letter to the community this week. Under the leadership of full-time Fire Chief Chris Mullin and Assistant Chief Kevin Francione, the department currently operates with a contingent of 58 unpaid volunteer firefighters, and three volunteer Deputy Chiefs.

The members of the LFD are on call 24 hours a day.

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Editor’s Note: This week, Jeff “the Coat Guy” Friedman, founder and director of Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI), has, in his own words, put out a call for volunteers before the beginning of the fall coat drive season.
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By Jeff Friedman
I’d like to open with this beautiful quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
Along with requesting continued generous donations of all sorts to provide for the poor, homeless and disenfranchised, I want the community to know that Livingston Philanthropies Inc., (LPI) needs volunteers for the fall when season nine begins.

Michael T. Luckewicz passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019. He was 59 years old. Michael was born on January 31, 1960. He is the son of Wsewolod and Marcia Luckewicz of Livingston, N.J. Michael graduated from Livingston High School in 1978. After graduating Lehigh University in 1982, he went on to complete his Juris Doctorate in Law from Seton Hall University in 1985.

He was married to Meredith Wehner from 1984-2014. Michael worked for Ernst and Young in Paris, France from 1987-1993. He loved his years in Paris, relishing French food, wine and culture. He made many Parisian friends who remained close until his death. After returning to the U.S. in 1994 he worked for Ernst and Young in Boston, Massachusetts. His most recent position was Director of Tax for Booz, Allen and Hamilton in Parsippany, N.J. He lived in Basking Ridge, N.J. for many years and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island at his summer home.

Hunter Lantzman, a Riker Hill fifth grader and member of the 2008 STA USYS girls’ soccer team, celebrated her 11th birthday by leading her team to victory in the New Jersey State Cup Championship game in Tinton Falls on Sunday, June 2. She scored with two goals and two assists in her team’s 4-3 win overtheTorpedoes Soccer Club.

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Carolyn (née LaMeire) Roth of Clinton died on Sunday, May 26, after a short bout of cancer.

Born and raised in Livingston, she graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Mrs. Roth was predeceased by her husband, Don, who she had met while working as a car hop at his restaurant, Don’s Drive In, in Livingston.

She is survived by her six children, S. Robert Roth and wife, Roberta, Alyssa (Nollman) and husband Bill, Carolyn (Puleo) and husband Joe, Jaclyn Roth, Jon Roth, Bobbi Roth and his wife, Chris Delli Paoli, and eight grandchildren.

Aprivate memorial service for family and friends will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to Mrs. Roth’s favorite charity, The Humane Society.