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ALivingston family

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14 event for theirson Ollie, called

‘Olliepalooza’, and theyare hoping to raise

$100,000 to go toward

researching rare forms of

muscular dystrophy.

Oliver Scheier, 10, of

Livingston, has a rare formof muscular dystropy and is

looking for the help of the

community for the event to

be held at Mount Pleasant

Elementary School inLivingston, from 4 p.m. - 7

p.m.

Ollie's mother, Mindy

Scheier, in an interview

late last month said that thecommunity has been very

supportive in the past, and

they hope to get support

again with this event as

they try to reach the$100,000 mark forOlliepalooza.

Ollie has a love for soc-

cer, cooking and watching

hockey and football, and

Livingston Family To Hold Fundraising Event For Muscular Dystrophy

Pictured, from left, are Stella, Mindy, Oliver, Beau and Greg Sche ier

once in a while, playing

practical jokes, his mother

said.This is the first year that

the fundraiser will be a"family event," Mindy

said. The event has been

held for six years, but pre-

viously they were held in

New York City and were

not as family-oriented.Mindy said they decided

"to make it family-focusedbecause Oliver really want-

ed to be a part of it and we

also wanted to bring it back

to the community that has

been so supportive of us.”

Mindy said Ollie-palooza will fund research

for the rare forms of mus-cular dystrophy, and added

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to take place at Memorial Park on Sat.,

June 27, and pre-registration is required.

No registrations will be accepted at theevent. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Athletes will compete according to the

following age groups: boys and girls ages

seven through eight will check in at 7:30

a.m. and start at 8:30 a.m., to swimacross Haines Memorial Pool (25 yards),

ride their bike one mile (two laps) aroundthe Memorial Park Oval, and run one half

mile (two laps) around the LHS Track.

Boys and girls ages nine through ten

will check in at 8 a.m. and start at 8:45a.m. to swim 50 yards, bike two miles,

and run one half mile. Boys and girls

ages 11 - 12 will check in at 8:15 a.m.

and start at 9 a.m. to swim 75 yards, bike

two miles, and run one mile. Boys andgirls ages 13 - 15 will check in at 8:30

a.m. and start at 9:15 a.m. to swim 100yards, bike two miles, and run one and a

half miles. Adults ages 16 and up willcheck in at 8:45 a.m. and start at 9:30

a.m. to swim 200 yards (eight laps), bike

four miles (eight laps), and run two miles(eight laps).

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For the June 14 event, a press release

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high schools ranked among the top 50 inthe state, with Columbia High School in

Maplewood being placed at 41 and

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21.

The schools were also well-ranked on

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try and Livingston High School being

ranked 396. The rankings were based on

data collected by the government during

the 2012- 2013 school year, and com-

bines a variety of information, such astest scores and student proficiency in

several subjects. There were 19,753 high

schools nationwide were included in the

rankings.Livingston High School is seen as one

of the best high schools in the state, hav-

ing been awarded the ‘gold’ ranking by

U.S. News. Only 2.5 percent of schools

nationwide were ranked at a gold level.

Being ranked 396 in the country, it is also

one of the best high schools nationwide.

As of 2013, there were 1,809 students

and 149 teachers, resulting in a 12:1 stu-dent-teacher ratio. The school also has a

STEM (science, technology, engineering,and mathematics) ranking of 59.

“Livingston High School has tradi-

tionally done well in the annual rankings

by the various reports published eachyear that rank the top high schools in

America,” said Livingston district

Communications Manager Marilyn

Lehren.

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advanced placement exams. According to

this data, 98 percent of Livingston’s stu-dents are proficient in language, and 95

percent proficient in mathematics. Inboth subjects, the majority of students

scored on an advanced proficiency level.

Livingston High School also offers a

variety of advanced placement (AP)

classes. There are 58 students enrolled in

these classes, which are college-levelcourses. At the end of the year, students

take the AP exams, and those that score

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to fulfill college credits; 96 percent of

students enrolled in AP courses pass

these courses. The average AP student

takes three exams; 92 percent of studentsscore well enough on these exams to use

them for college credits.

Columbia High School in Maplewood

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‘silver’ ranking by U.S. News. As of

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While Columbia High Schools offers

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“We are proud of the way we’ve been

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every student at CHS is engaged, chal-

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terms of what we expect from them,

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academic efforts, their social growth and

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participation in all areas of school life.

Student effort and achievement in those

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students create the kind of achievement

these rankings try to measure.”

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calculating the school’s college readiness

index (CRI). The college readiness index

is determined by AP participation andtesting. To get the highest available CRI

ranking, 100, each twelfth-grade student

would have to take and pass at least one

AP exam before or during their senior

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West Orange Student Finds His Place In Art 1982.

Students submit entries

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Guy, 18, began drawing

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Aubrey Tucker, 28, in ele-mentary school, but in sixth

grade, had to choose

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selected music. While heplayed bass, his love for artnever faltered. He did art at

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reading teacher William

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brother Eric Vasson, 26,

who attended the Art

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that I was good at, but it

always felt like work,” hesaid. “Art was something

that was natural.”He returned to visual arts

his junior year and quickly

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His favorite thing to draw is

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Although he never wonany awards for art, his artteacher Heather Young

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contest and thought the

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looked at all the pieces, I felt

I would at least win a medalor place. I was trying to get

across a social message of female African Americans

in society today.”

Guy will be studying art

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art school in nation, RhodeIsland School of Design.

He is an advanced place-

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West Orange resident and Holocaust survivor

Fran “Fay” Malkin returned to Roosevelt

Middle School on May 13 to share her story of

survival with students and provide an oral history of her

experiences as a young child whose family was hidden in

a hayloft in Sokal, Poland, above a pigsty for 20 months.RMS Teacher Jay Wecht arranged the visit as part of

his Holocaust curriculum.

“What you will hear today is not something that can be

found in a book or on a computer screen,” said Wecht.

“Take with you Fran Malkin’s message that says ‘I will

not be defeated’.

Malkin, now 76, was four years old when Polish

Catholics Francisca Halamajowa and her daughter Helan

Liniewyska hid 16 of her Jewish neighbors, including

Malkin and her family, in a hayloft above her pigsty.

Approximately 6,000 Jews resided in Sokal on the eve of

World War II; by the end of the war, only 33 had survived,half of them saved by Halamajowa, who received a

posthumous “Courage to Care Award” from the Anti-

Defamation League in 2011.

An early victim of the Sokal holocaust was Malkin's

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Jewish notables aged 14-60 in 1941, taken outside the

town and shot after being forced to dig their own graves.

Many of the other Jews were taken to Belzec, a death

camp in Poland, where it is estimated 850,000 men,

Holocaust Survivor Visits Roosevelt Middle School women and children died.

Malkin herself almost lost her life. Unable to stop cry-

ing after they had been hidden, her family tried to poison

her so that she would not give them away. The effort failed

and Malkin survived, adjusting to life in hiding until the

liberation of Poland on July 19, 1944.In 2009, a documentary entitled “No. 4 Street of Our

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saved, was released. Malkin’s uncle Moshe Maltz also

published his diary, “Years of Horror, Glimpse of Hope:

The Diary of a Family in Hiding,” in 1996.

“What I felt throughout my childhood was that there

was no normalcy,” said Malkin. Her family was found in

a refugee camp after the war by an American relative who

sponsored their move to America. They settled in Newark.

“After the war, no one talked about it,” she continued.

It was not until they began filming the documentary

that Malkin began to talk about her experiences and mem-ories. “Talk to your parents and grandparents,” Malkin

told the students. “Everyone has a story to tell.”

Malkin ended the assembly by taking a few questions

and commenting that the world has not changed much

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as well the progression of bullying.

“You follow a group because they make you feel

important,” Malkin noted, connecting bullying to the rise

of Germany under Hitler’s rule. “But bullying always

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concluded. “No matter what you go through you have to

prevail…you have to go on with your life. You can’t let

them win.”

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There is no breaking the chain in a

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“Children are so vulnerable.”

Robbins began his efforts nine yearsago when his daughter, Mia, was six yearsold and “had a little six-year old illness.”

At that time, he was reading an article in

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“When I thought about my daughter’s

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In his first year, Robbins invited a

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ing, fetching water, cooking. “Life’s not easy for the

girls.”

In 2011, Robbins decided to send money to build a

school for the village so “they would have to release allthe children who were trafficked.” Through his efforts, he

was able to get 240 kids released from the village of Awate

Tornu.

When he returned in 2012, Robbins got to visit the K-

sixth grade school with its six classrooms and four offices.Four teachers from Ghana were placed by education serv-

ices, and that year, Robbins gave even more money to

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the village, with three more housing units added last year

to add three more teachers.

In Feb. 2012, Robbins returned with 11 people whowanted to help; among them was Dr. Elizabeth Chalom of

Livingston and three of her children.

“We got to see some of the kids who were freed,” says

Chalom, Many “looked down” and were “depressed.”

Chalom describes the village as “very primitive” with its

mud huts, one bathroom, “chickens running around.”Children are forced into slavery to “do the fishing and

run the boats” at Lake Volta in Ghana, the world’s largest

man-made lake, describes Chalom. The kids must gooverboard to free the nets when they get tangled, causing

some to drown, “one got poked in the eye.”Robbins describes on his website: “Hundreds of chil-

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Quite often, in an attempt to free the net, the fishing chil-

dren end up getting caught in it themselves, drowning as

they try to escape. There are thousands of these fishing

children throughout Lake Volta, and it is estimated that

hundreds, even thousands, of children have died as adirect cause of their forced labor.”

Robbins plans to visit every child they have rescued

when he returns for the fifth time with his wife, Alisa, anddaughter, Maya, for three weeks this July. Ten additional

kids were rescued last month through his efforts, alongwith 20 others rescued by another organization, but

BTCTE will now take care and look after them, says

Robbins. He has hired a social worker to look after 73

kids; sends food four times a year.

This summer he plans to explore the idea of building an

orphanage boarding school for those children with noplace to go. He had put three children in boarding school

this year because “their home situation wasn’t safe.”

“Our mission is unique that we see kids all the way to

the end,” says Robbins. “Those children jump in my armsand thank me for saving their lives. Traffic children don’tsmile. Shortly they are rescued, they become children

again.”

Through his work, Robbins says they face many chal-

lenges, like young girls having babies. He is sending one

girl he rescued for vocational training to become a baker.The other challenge is getting the children, who are so far

behind, educated. “One is 22 and is starting high school

because he spent ten years on a fishing boat.”

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“We are responsible in seeing themthrough and giving them what they need,”

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humanitarian awards by the New JerseyEducation Association, the NAACP; the

Reg Weaver award by the National

Education Association for fighting pover-ty.

BTCTE accepts ongoing contributions.

Mail checks to 38 Marion Rd., Verona, NJ,

07044; or attend upcoming fundraising

events.A concert, Let Freedom Sing, at

Metuchen High School will feature adult

bands, on Sat., June 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at door;$10 for students.

Another event, A Night of Baseball,with the Somerset Patriots vs. Southern

Maryland Blue Crabs, is set for Fri., June

26, at 7:05pm.; tickets are $10, with all

proceeds going to BTCTE. Email ques-

tions to [email protected].

Through his efforts, Robbins has

encouraged many of his students, friends,

family “who felt it was such an important

cause” to get involved.

“My daughter used Breaking the Chainas her Bat Mitzva Project and she is trying

to raise $5,000 to free another slave,” says

Chalom. Her sons, Mayer, 20, and Albert,

18, started a BTCTE club at Livingston

High School two years ago, and now herdaughter Tamrah, 16, will be running the

club next year. They raise money with

bake sales and candy sales, and they give

talks to raise awareness. They have raised

more than $1,800 so far.

“That’s what we are here for, to help

each other,” says Chalom. “Everyone hasthe capacity to help other people. That’s

our obligation. No matter what’s going on

in your life, anything you can do to help

anyone else is always a good thing.”For more information about Breaking

the Chain Through Education, visit

www.btcte.org.

Verona Man Rescues...continued from previous page

On Thurs., May 7, Heritage MiddleSchool in Livingston held its final

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The temperatures are rising and the

birds are chirping- great motivationto resume favorite warm weather

activities. For runners, that means the start

of spring training.Creating a seasonal race schedule and

planning running goals is exciting and

crossing the finish line nothing shy of rewarding. If more time is spent in slippers

than running shoes during the Winter, take

it slow.

The couch-to-5K is a popular training

plan for runners who want to get off thecouch and run 3.1 miles after just a couple

of weeks. If looking to run a 5K for the

first time, simply focus on the distance

knowing PB- personal best- will be set up

on race day. As the second or third race isbuilt up, focus more on time. A 5K is con-

sidered the entry level distance for road

races and the most beginner friendly

choice if looking to break into road racing.

So, how long is a 5K race? It would be

like running across a football field 54.68times, running around all four bases of a

regulation baseball diamond 45.47 times,running the length of an NBA regulation

court 174.13 times or running a little less

than a fourth of the length of Manhattan. A

5K is long enough to be a challenge, but,

not so far to be discouraging.At 3.1 miles, a 5K is a very doable run-

ning distance.

Start out easy. Runners shouldn’t

expect to start where they left off. Just

because five miles was run six months ago,

does that mean that can be done rightaway. Start workouts slowly with less

mileage, less time and a decrease in inten-

sity. Running is an extremely challenging

activity so don’t make it any harder than

necessary when starting out. For the firstfew months, stick to flat paths or run on a

treadmill keeping the incline low. Wait to

incorporate speed, intervals or longer

workouts. By adding speed sessions and

longer workouts too soon, chance of

injuries is increased. Build cardiovascularendurance and gradually increase the

workout length.

Warm up and cool down, hydrate and

Couch to 5K 101 Tips Offered To Ease Into Running Seasondiet. If the body is eased into each run, bet-

ter preparation to sustain effort will keep

one going. Start and finish every run with

three to five minutes of walking. Now isthe perfect time to start reevaluating the

diet andhydration needs. By staying hydrated

and eating balanced meals, the energy and

stamina will conquer any work out.

Go shopping. Running requires very lit-tle equipment. All one really needs is a

good pair running shoes and for women, a

supportive sports bra. For footwear, visit a

local running specialty store and get prop-

erly fitted.Walk, run-walk, then run. If brand new

to regular exercise, start by walking for the

first three weeks, 30 minutes, severaltimes a week. Gradually mix in a little run-

ning – try 60 seconds and build up from

there. Soon running will be more withwalking will be less until none at all.

Take the talk test. Remember to start

out easy. If alone, recite the Pledge of

Allegiance a few times. If struggling to get

the words out, the run is too hard.

Mix in the activities most enjoyed

Increase that fitness level while decreasing

repetitive muscle fatigue by cross training.

Try yoga, pilates, biking, skating and any-thing to get moving.

Set a personal goal. A dangling carrotkeeps the motivation flowing. Register for

a local 5K road race or aim to run a certain

number of miles or minutes each month.

It’s helpful to find a running partner andkeep one another motivated.

Track progress. Keeping a log is a great

way to see where one has been and where

one is going. Whether online or on paper,

document each run. Include time, pace andhow it felt to see what is working.

Now is the time to tie those laces and

sign up for a local race. Some options forthe next few weekends include: Sat., May

30, Run Back to the 80s, 5K run or walk-

7 a.m., 265 West Mill Road, Long Valley;runsignup.com/race.NJ/LongValley/RunB

ack2the 80s. The teen ministry group from

St. Luke’s church is hosting this event to

raise funds for their activities.

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family members from the unseen hazards andunintentional home injuries that occur.

According to the Home Safety Council, over 10 mil-

lion unintentional home injuries result in visits to hospi-tal emergency rooms in the U.S. every year. Two of the

leading causes of injuries at home are falls and poison-

ings – they cause more than half of the 20,000 homedeaths every year.

Here are some tips to help prevent family members

from becoming one of those statistics!

“First of all,” said Livingston Fire Chief Christopher

Mullin, “we recommend that residents consider usingnon-toxic cleaners. For example, toothpaste works well

for polishing silver, and lemon juice is natural bleach.

Baking soda works well for cleaning on tile and sinks,

and when mixed with vinegar, it's great for cleaning outdrains.”

Always read the labels, and follow the safety instruc-

tions when using harsh cleaning products. Don’t forget

to wear gloves, masks, or protective goggles as instruct-

ed, especially when working with corrosive chemicals.

Look for the words “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,”

“Poison,” or “Keep Out of Reach of Children.” Store thecontainers safely and securely by locking these products

up when they are not in use.

Properly discard of hazardous and flammable chemi-cals that are out of date or that are no longer needed.

Essex County holds several Hazardous Waste Disposal

days each year. The next one will be held in the fall.

Falls can be prevented by keeping stairs, steps, land-

ings, and floor areas clear of clothes, toys and clutter.Make sure that area rugs are secured with non-skid pads,

and that telephone and electrical cords are safely tucked

away.

When climbing to reach something, use a ladder –

not a chair or table or other unsecure equipment. When

using a ladder, wear slip-resistant shoes when climbing,and make sure the ladder is on level ground. Open the

ladder completely and engage all locks. Stand at or

below the highest safe-standing level. For a stepladder,

the safe-standing level is the second rung from the top;

for an extension ladder, it's the fourth rung from the top.

“The most important things you can have in yourhome are a working carbon monoxide and smoke detec-

tors, and fire extinguishers,” said Mullin. “These sys-

tems are designed to provide early detection, and are

essential for your family’s safety. They really do save

lives.”Install UL-approved smoke and carbon monoxide

(CO) detectors on every level of your home. Smoke

detectors should be located within 10’ of all sleeping

areas. Additional smoke detectors should be placed on

the ceiling at the bottom of every stairwell. Smoke andheat travel horizontally across the ceiling and travel up

the stairwell using the “chimney effect” filling the upper

floors with deadly heat and gases. Test these alarms

monthly to make sure that they are working.

“If a homeowner has only one Carbon MonoxideDetector in the residence, it’s important that the detector

be located within 10’ of the sleeping area,” continued

Mullin. “If you have more than one detector, the addi-

tional detector should go within 10’ of the utility room

doors. Detectors in sleeping areas protect families when

they are sleeping and not aware if they are experiencingany of symptoms of CO poisoning.”

Replace carbon monoxide detectors every five years,

and replace smoke detectors every 10 years.

Be sure to have a fire extinguisher in every kitchen

area, and possibly others in different other areas of their

homes. Check the gauge on an extinguisher every fewmonths to make sure that it is fully charged. Residents

should also develop a fire escape plan for their homes.

Plans should identify two escape routes from each room,

and specify a place for all family members to meet out-

side the home. Practice the fire escape plan with yourfamily.

Mullin also recommends cleaning the lint out of your

clothes dryer’s “firing chamber” now.


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