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MANVILLE: Library Happenings for week of Aug. 25
The library will be closed on Saturdays until Sept. 17. * * * August display: A special thank you to Kathy Rudnik for the interesting collection of cameras dating from 1919 to 1960 and black-and-white photos from 1920. * * * Displays needed: Do you have a hobby or collection that you would like to…
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LAWRENCE: Mr. Meara won’t be back to school this year
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer When Philip Meara walks into a classroom, his face lights up. It is obvious that he loves children and he loves teaching, even though he gave up the classroom to become an administrator. But when the first day of school rolls around this year, for the first time in four…
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Modi attaining national status
The dream of someday competing in the Olympics is one that many young gymnasts have. For Akash Modi, 16, of Marlboro, the vision of competing in the Olympics is becoming more realistic with every competition. Modi, a two-time Academic All-American student through the USA Gymnastics Association at High Technology High School, Lincroft, is also a…
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Marlins were perfect in Marlboro softball
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The Marlboro Little League revitalized its softball program this summer. With participation increasing, the league fielded a travel team, the Mayhem (ages 10-12), that played up in age group. The plan was to start building for the future. The highlight of the softball season, however, was the perfect season forged…
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sport shorts
The Ocean Township-based ninthgrade girls Central Jersey Hawks are looking to add two tall, experienced front-court players this fall. The Hawks will compete in three or four weekend tournaments between late September and early November. Details: 732-643-0998. There is still space available in the Fast Break Basketball Girls Divisions grades two through 12. Visit the…
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Marlboro South rallies to win district title over Colts Neck
The Marlboro South Little League 10- and 11-year-old all stars went the distance and then some before winning the 2011 Little League District 19 championship. The tournament turned into a marathon for the Marlboro youngsters as they had to play 10 games to win the pennant. As if that wasn’t enough, they had to play…
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Former FTHS standout finds new passion as horse owner
Adam Lazarus is managing partner of Pinnacle Racing Stable BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer A s a high school and college baseball player, statistics were always important to Adam Lazarus. They not only came in handy for a player’s batting average and a pitcher’s ERA, they could also be a source of predictability about such…
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Hawks look for better results in close games
Monmouth University football team to kick off 2011 season on Sept. 3 BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer I f Monmouth University’s football team is going to turn around last year’s 3-8 campaign, coach Kevin Callahan knows where the Hawks have to begin. “We’ve got to finish games,” he said. Last year the Hawks lost four…
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Wold maintains focus on winning
Colonials’ standout played in Ireland, Germany and Chile with national team BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold High School senior Emily Wold has been hard at work running the bleachers at the high school as she and her teammates prepare for the 2011 field hockey season. Wold helped lead the Colonials to the Group III…
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