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Cold Weather Prompts New Call for Coats

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Prompted by a recent cold snap, Jeff “The Coat Guy” Friedman, founder and director of Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI) has put out a renewed call for warm coats. “Although it’s been chilly, this winter has been relatively mild,” said Friedman, whose Livingston-based charity runs a seasonal coat drive. “Now, heading toward the end of February, the freezing weather is upon us. Nighttime temperatures this week are forecast to dip into the twenties and lower.”
With that in mind, he has made an additional appeal for warm coats and winter accessories, including gloves, hats and scarves. “The holiday season offers coat drives and myriad other ways in which generous folks can donate to those who are living below the poverty line, or are actually homeless and living out on the frozen streets,” said Friedman. “The season to be jolly is over, but the need is still present, and is both severe and glaring.”

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Varsity Bowlers Earn Fifth Colonial Title

Varsity Bowlers Earn Fifth Colonial Title

This past week, the Livingston High School bowling season ended in spectacular fashion, with the varsity bowling team winning its fifth consecutive Colonial Division title.

The Lancers had moved into first place the week before with wins against West Caldwell Tech and Payne Tech.

Against West Caldwell Tech, Mory Ashenberg had a fine day, with a consistent three game 589 series. His games of 191, 208 and 190 were second only to team captain Danny Feresten’s 637. Feresten scored a 224 in the second game.

 

 

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Services Were Held For Elinor Levine

Elinor Levine of West Orange, formerly of Monroe Township, Livingston, and Clark, died on February 1 at the age of 89. Mrs. Levine was born and raised in Newark. She was a member of Temple Beth Or in Clark and was active in Sisterhood, Ort, and Bnai’ Brith. Mrs. Levine was a homemaker and an office manager for several small companies. She is survived by her brother, Burton Steinberg of Livingston; her son, Neil Levine of Plantation, Florida; her daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Harold Simandl of Livingston; her grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Services were held on February 3 at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. Contributions may be made to Grace Hospice Healthcare Services in Edison or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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George Y. Sodowick

George Y. Sodowick, 78, passed away at home on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Mr. Sodowick was an attorney with Brach, Eichler in Roseland for many years. He was also a long-time active member of Temple B’nai Abraham.

George was the beloved husband of Elizabeth for 52 years; the loving father of Amy Kalikow (Jonathan), and David H. Sodowick (Lauren); the devoted grandfather of Sydney, Samantha, Phoebe, Audrey, Drew, and Maya; and the devoted brother of Stanley Sodowick.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, New Jersey, with burial following at B’nai Abraham Memorial Park, Union, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Fragile X Foundation, 1861 International Drive, Suite 200, McLean, VA 22102 or at www.FragileX.org.

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Sold-Out “Battle of the Hills” Raises Funds for LNHN

Sold-Out “Battle of the Hills” Raises Funds for LNHN
Sold-Out “Battle of the Hills” Raises Funds for LNHN

Staff members from Riker Hill and Burnet Hill Elementary Schools faced off in a highly anticipated competition and display of their basketball skills on Thursday, February 6.

The "Battle of the Hills" was played at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Middle School. Superintendent of schools Matthew Block and Livingston High School principal Mark Stern suited up and served as referees on the court.

 

 

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Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019

Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019
Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019
Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019
Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019
Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019
Fire Department Responded To Nearly 1,200 Calls in 2019

At the start of the annual Fire Department inspection Tuesday evening at Cedar Hill Country Club, Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Francione, and Deputy Chiefs Ralph Rea, Josh Lewis, and Tracy Bent inspected the turnout gear and safety equipment for each member of the department. Following the inspection, Chief Christopher Mullin detailed a full report of the department’s 2019 work, which included more than 1,000 alarms and drills.

The 2019 roster featured 64 members of the volunteer department. In all, the Livingston Fire Department responded to 36 general alarms, 1,127 still alarms, and conducted 35 drills, for a total of 1,198 responses during the year.

 

 

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Turf Field, Performing Arts Center, Board Size Are Discussed at Board of Education Meeting

Updates concerning a new turf field and the performing arts facility that is under discussion, as well as a question about increasing the size of the school board, were topics of discussion at the February 10 meeting.

Member Buddy August reported that the Sports Council is looking at four possible locations for a new turf field: Tevlin Field on Okner Parkway; upper and lower fields at Heritage; and “the pit” at LHS, below the football field. Each site has “its pluses and minuses,” he said. The principle negatives of several fields are drainage and size.

August also said that the potential performing arts center was the main topic at a recent Vision 20/20 meeting.

 

 

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Library Eliminates Fines For Most Overdue Items

Livingston Library will surprise the community tomorrow, February 14, when it officially eliminates library fines for most of its items, director Amy Babcock-Landry announced.

Livingston joins several other Essex County libraries – including Millburn, Montclair, Maplewood and Glen Ridge – that no longer charge fines for most overdue materials.

In fact, library items that come from other fine-free libraries will also not have fines associated with them.

 

 

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Varsity Basketball Victory

Varsity Basketball Victory

VARSITY BASKETBALL VICTORY: The Livingston High School boys’ varsity basketball team defeated the Bulldogs of Malcolm X. Shabazz High School of Newark, 58-51, at home in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Tuesday, February 4. Shown here, Lancer forward Jake Goldstein, #23, scores from underneath against the Bulldogs.

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"Light A Candle For Wuhan"

"Light A Candle For Wuhan"

“LIGHT A CANDLE FOR WUHAN,” a candlelight vigil for the people of Wuhan, China, was held at the gazebo in Memorial Park on Saturday evening, February 8. Wuhan is the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 40,000 people and killed more than 1,000. The vigil was initiated by three Livingston High School sophomores, Gavin Chen, Yony Nadelson, and Ethan Xiao, to demonstrate support for the people of Wuhan, and the entire world, in the battle against the killer virus. LED candles were provided to the approximately 160 adults and children who attended the event. Children of the Young Parents’ Club members drew the word “Wuhan” and a heart shape on the floor of the gazebo so those in attendance could light the candles and choose a spot to place them. Above, Selena Chen and George Yang participate in the event.

 

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