Madison math whiz gets $50K scholarship, wants to ‘nerdify the world’

Akhil Mathew

By LAURA BRUNO / DAILY RECORD

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Madison High School senior Akhil Mathew won a prestigious Intel Science Talent Search scholarship worth $50,000 Tuesday night, taking third place among 40 finalists.

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Passaic River Flooding

The Passaic River flooding peaked yesterday at 8.1 feet and is predicted to fall back to 7.1 feet by this afternoon (flood level is 6.0 feet).

Shephard Kollock Park Chatham, NJ

River flooding

The river is fast-moving

A resident takes photos of the river

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Where Is It?

Beautiful day for a bike

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Reward offered in graffiti at Madison ballfield

(Photos courtesy of Madison Police Department)

Madison police are investigating a report of graffiti at 30 Myrtle Ave. on the restroom building at Lucy D. Anthony Field. The graffiti was on the north side of the building facing Myrtle Avene. On the east side of the building was a large marijuana leaf with “420” above it painted in black.

"420"

Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at 973-COP-CALL or 1-800-SHERIFF, where callers can remain anonymous. There is up to a $1,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of those responsible.

CrimeStoppers is a non-profit corporation that runs in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutors Office, Morris County Chiefs of Police Association and the Morris Sheriff’s Office.

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Video: Scenes from Taste of Madison

Kroum Perev has lived in Madison for 13 years, but there are still restaurants in town he hasn't tried.

On Monday, he tasted dishes from several more restaurants in a single evening.

He and his wife, Mariana, attended the ninth annual Taste of Madison, which featured about 30 borough restaurants serving their best dishes. More restaurants participated than ever before, organizers said.

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Presentation on getting students with disabilities ready for college

Madison High School is scheduled to host a presentation by Elizabeth Hamblet, titled “Getting College Right: Preparing Students with Disabilities for the College World,” on Tuesday, April 6, in the Media Center.

Hamblet, a former college learning disabilities specialist and a published writer, will discuss the college environment for students with disabilities. Topics will include college accommodations for disabilities, student responsibilities, required skills, how to research disability services at colleges, necessary documentation and paperwork, and laws about admission and disabilities.

The event is free and open to the public. Following the presentation, parents of recent Madison High School graduates will discuss “The College Application Process for Students with Disabilities: A Parent’s Perspective.”

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Children to hunt for Easter eggs

An Easter egg hunt for children ages 1 through 6 is planned for Saturday, rain or shine.

Children, accompanied by a caregiver, will gather at The United Methodist Church in Madison to make an Easter craft. Around 10:30 a.m., everyone will venture outside, weather permitting, for the children to look for Easter eggs hidden on the lawn of Drew University, adjacent to the church. In case of rain, eggs will be hidden in the church.

The event is free and the public is welcome. The event is sponsored by the Apple Seeds, a group that holds events for young children with a caregiver on Saturdays throughout the year.

The church is located at 24 Madison Avenue, Madison, N.J. For more information call the office at 973-377-1231.

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“Taming the Monkey Mind”: The Art of Relaxation

Mindfulness Meditation is a 2,500 year old Buddhist practice that is increasingly relevant for the crazy and stressful time in which we live. Many of us feel that our lives are out of control; so much to do, always thinking and planning, and never catching up. It is as though we have forgotten how to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Meditation is a means of stepping aside from this ongoing life drama for a few minutes each day to calm down, clear your mind and gain a better perspective on things. You return to your daily life feeling refreshed, restored and a little wiser.

In each 1.5 hour class, visiting instructor and life coach, Kerry Alan Rasp, will offer basic instructions in mindfulness meditation, leading a guided meditation, share simple techniques to calm the moneky mind, and allow time for discussion. This class itself is a relaxing and quieting, engaging experience.

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Studio Yoga’s Blog at www.studioyogaonline.com

Check out 8 new articles on www.studioyogaonline.com:
-Free yoga classes for cancer survivors
-Gale Malesky's advice on natural ways to detox
-Kirsten’s thoughts on childrens yoga
-Iyengar Yoga for chronic back pain
-The power of yoga to ease inflammation
-Pam’s article on the development of Pilates
-John Schumacher’s article on Iyengar Yoga

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Gala ticket includes admission for 1 dog

Saw this on Paw Prints, a new Daily Record pet blog:

2010 Honorary Canine Co-host Charlie, a St. Hubert’s adoptee owned by Lisa Lonergan of Mendham (Courtesy of St. Hubert's)

Dog owners and their furry friends are invited to attend a Canine Cotillion, sponsored by St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, 1040 Pottersville Road, Gladstone.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception followed by a seated, gourmet dinner for two-legged guests, served alongside their canine companions, who will be treated to doggie delicacies.

Silent and live auctions add to the fun. Seating is limited. Tickets are $275 per person, which includes admission for one dog. This elegant fundraiser benefits homeless animals cared for at the St. Hubert’s shelters in Madison and North Branch. To receive an invitation, call 973-377-7094.

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1,001 points for Chatham’s Murphy

At the end of the game, Caroline Murphy, right, gets a ball from teammate Christin Campbell after scoring 1,001 points in her high school career. Photo by Karen Mancinelli

By SANDY SEEGERS / DAILY RECORD

DOVER TWP. — The objective of all teams is to stretch their seasons as far as they can go.

Chatham was pleased to do just that, landing a second consecutive berth in the NJSIAA Group II girls basketball final.

Although the Cougars fell, 53-30, to Shabazz at the Ritacco Center on Sunday, their quest to prolong their season was not in vain because it gave senior Caroline Murphy the opportunity to score her 1,000th career point.

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After the Storm

Yesterday's storm wreaked havoc on Madison and Chatham.  The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Passaic River and cautions drivers to avoid flooded roadways.  At 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, the Passaic River was at 7.1 feet (flood stage is 6.0).  The river will continue to rise to near 8.1 feet by early Tuesday morning and then will fall.

Strong winds last night caused many downed trees and limbs.  The top of a tree cracked and fell onto a power line on the corner of Dunbar  and Vincent streets in Chatham, causing the wires to smoke and disrupting power in the neighborhood.  The Chatham Fire Department has responded to the situation.

Tree on a power line at Dunbar and Vincent in Chatham

The tree is causing the power lines to smoke

Chatham Fire Department has responded to the situation

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Happiness is office supplies

What are we reading? Well, we just finished a few books on macroeconomics and plate tectonics. Now we plan to curl up and re-read our favorite book of all time: the Staples office supply catalog.

We can't help it. When Liquid Paper came out with the "pen and brush combo" dual applicator tip, we were ecstatic. Just how ecstatic? We bought three — one each for home, office and car. And how about those forest green file folders? Man, do they ever dress up our financial records drawer!

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Sump pump challenges do-it-yourselfer

By the Editor
MadisonChatham This Week

The other day, our 175-year-old sump pump had the nerve to malfunction. By that we mean it cycled on to expel water that had collected in the basement well but would not shut off on its own.

This meant we spent a delightful night (a) falling asleep, (b) arising every 45 minutes to a horrible grinding and (c) traipsing to the basement to unplug the infernal thing. If we waited a few minutes before reconnecting to the power, it would remain off until the water again rose.

(Fellow sump pump owners know we couldn't leave it unplugged without finding basement storage boxes floating in a few feet of snow melt.)

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Super Stop & Shop donates $5,000 as sponsor for Taste of Madison

Madison's Super Stop & Shop recently presented a $5,000 sponsorship check to the Taste of Madison 2010 Organizing Committee. This is the third consecutive year in which Stop & Shop has been a major sponsor for the annual event. This year, the Taste of Madison takes place on Monday, March 15, at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Ferguson Recreation Center. It begins with VIP admission ($100) at 6 p.m. and general admission at 7 p.m. Valet parking will be available. From left, are Donna Bird of Gary's Wine & Marketplace, Mike Kopas of Drew University, Rocco Iossa of Rocco's Tuscany Grill, Chase Kruppo of FDU, Barry Kroll of Madison YMCA, Stop & Shop store manager Donn Calvano and event co-chairs Carmela Moeller of the Madison Rotary and Eric Range of FDU.

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