Livingston New Jersey news

Karen Killary died Wednesday, March 6, at the age of 61. She had battled metastatic breast cancer for 17 years.

Ms. Killary grew up in Livingston and graduated from Livingston High School in 1975. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hartwick College in 1979.

She worked as a research scientist for ten years at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), and for 25 years at Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

She is survived by her two adult children, Sean and Lisa.

A celebration of Ms. Killary’s life will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home of Livingston on Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.quinnhoppingfuneral.com.

Services were held on February 27 for Rita Tepper Horowitz of Livingston, who died on February 24. Arrangements were by Menorah Chapels.

Born in Newark, Mrs. Horowitz graduated from Columbia High School and Syracuse University. She was a realtor in Millburn and active in many community organizations.

Predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jerome, and a son, Alan, she is survived by two daughters, Jo Ann Horowitz of Summit and Beth Giladi of Verona; her son, John (Deborah) of Winter Park, Florida; and five grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Council or Staff Holiday Fund at Inglemoor Care Center of Livingston or Chabad of Southeast Morris County.

Richard William Sauer, 98, of Livingston, NJ, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019 in Essex, CT.

Richard was born in East Orange, NJ to Henry and Bertha Sauer on December 26, 1920. He received his master’s degree in economics from Rutgers University and was married to his beloved wife, Lillian Sauer, for almost 60 years. They resided in Livingston, NJ for the majority of their lives. He worked as a general manager in charge of services for over 50 years for Public Service Gas and Electric Company in Newark, NJ.

He was a World War II veteran who served in France and Germany as part of the 398th Infantry, 100th Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the American Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, theEuropean-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, and the Meritorious Unit Award.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Sauer.

This week, March 10 through 16, is Sunshine Week, an annual national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government and access to public information. Just by reading this editorial, you’re helping us celebrate.

Sunshine Week is a non-partisan initiative celebrated annually in mid-March since 2005, coinciding with James Madison’s March 16 birthday. The week shines a spotlight on transparency and is a celebration of the freedom of information United States citizens are entitled to receive. Sunshine Week helps ensure we continue to maintain this crucial right, which helps hold those in power in check.

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This past week, the Livingston Police Department performed radar and traffic safety enforcement on Falcon Road, North Hillside Avenue, Hillside Avenue, East McClellan Avenue, and Sycamore Avenue. We know this because they told us about these watches, and asked us to write about the patrols in the Tribune, to share the information with residents.

The goal, as Chief Gary Marshuetz let us know, is to get people thinking about how they are driving on local roads, and to make sure they arrive at their destinations safely. Just by alerting residents of the streets to be patrolled, the police department is showcasing some spots in town that are seen as “problem areas” for both traffic and speeding violations.

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The Livingston Junior Lancers eighth grade boys’lacrosse team played host to the Harlem Lacrosse Program this past weekend.The event took place at the SDA Sports Complex in Clifton, where the Lancer players and coaches welcomed 15 members of the Harlem Lacrosse Program for a two-hour joint practice and scrimmage.

Founded in 2008, the Harlem Lacrosse Program’s mission is “to empower the children who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above their challenges and reach their full potential.”

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The Skyliners synchronized skating team, which includes Livingston residents, capped its 2018-19 season with five National medals. Three Skyliners’ qualifying lines – Junior, Novice and Juvenile – won national championship gold medals at the 2019 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. The Intermediate line won bronze, and the Senior line won silver. Shown above is Shirley Zhu, a Livingston High School senior who skates in the Team USA-titled Skyliners Junior line. Shown below at their home rink, the Codey Arena in West Orange, are Jessica Wang of LHS; who skates in Skyliners Intermediate; Chelsea Peng of Heritage Middle School, who skates in Skyliners Juvenile; Brianna Llanos and Marian Zhang, LHS students skating in Skyliners Novice line; and Isabelle Gao, a Mt. Pleasant Middle School student who also skates in Skyliners Juvenile.

Livingston High School will present its spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, March 14 through 16. Performances will be held in the LHS auditorium on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, March 16, at 2 and 7 p.m.

The musical comedy is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fable “The Princess and the Pea.”

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Livingston Public Schools honored its ten “Teachers of the Year” for 2018-19 on Monday, March 11, at its annual recognition ceremony at Heritage Middle School.

“Tonight is a special night because we get to recognize and support the people in this district who do the most – our teachers,” said Board president Buddy August.

This year’s elementary school recipients are Erin Espino, first grade teacher at Burnet Hill School; Tracey Dunleavy, fifth grade teacher at Collins School; Lisa Fischer, third grade teacher at Harrison School; Bridget Marshall, fifth grade teacher at Hillside School; Samantha Bannon, third grade teacher at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School; and Geralyn Lacourtna, reading specialist at Riker Hill School.

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Average School Tax Expected to Rise by $89:

Several highlights of the 2019-20 school budget, and three presentations related to the construction of the budget, were presented at the March 11 school board meeting.

The average tax increase, on an average home in Livingston that is assessed at $600,000, will be $89, according to business administrator Steven Robinson. “That is the lowest increase I can remember,” he said.

State aid to schools was announced on March 7, he added, and Livingston’s general fund aid was increased by $475,247. “General Fund aid has increased by almost $1.7 million from 2017-18 to today,” he noted.

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