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Posters promote peace
JACKSON — Sophia Porras, an eighthgrade student at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School, and Gina Capasso, an eighth-grade student from the National Junior Arts Honor Society, have taken the first step to becoming internationally recognized artists by winning a local competition sponsored by the Jackson Lions Club. The girls’ posters will be among more…
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Students to be saluted for efforts on ‘Views’
BY ROXANNE JONES Correspondent JACKSON — Poetry, photographs and art work are creatively displayed throughout the Jackson Views 2009 Inklings literary/art magazine, which is an annual production at Jackson Memorial High School. It is no surprise that it was once again awarded first place in national competition and recognized as the best literary magazine in…
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St. Paddy’s 10-miler March 21
If you missed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the Freehold Area Running Club has an answer for you. That is, if you are a runner. On March 21 the club will present the 21st annual Nestle Beverage Co. St. Paddy’s 10-Mile Race and its accompanying Leprechaun 5K at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia…
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Tough end sends Jags home at 16-5
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Jimmy McDonnell, Jackson Memorial High School’s talented 6-9 forward, will wrap up his high school basketball career on March 24 in the Shore Conference All-Star game that pits hoop standouts from Ocean and Monmouth counties against each other. Many other players, including McDonnell’s younger brother, Brandon, will be preparing for…
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Howard’s number to be retired
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, the first member of the Lakewood BlueClaws ever to play in the Major Leagues, will return to Lakewood on Sept. 2 to have his uniform number 29 retired by the team. Howard, who was a BlueClaws first baseman in 2002, hit .280 with 19 home runs and 87 RBIs.…
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Costello, Testa to play in shore all-star game
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Dana Costello continues to have a senior year to remember and will give Jackson Memorial High School girls basketball fans something to cheer about next week in the wake of the Jaguars’ 62-38 loss to Colts Neck on March 6 in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV semifinals. Prior to…
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BlueClaws to host FanFest-10
The Lakewood BlueClaws annual Fan- Fest will return to FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues, Lakewood, on March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. FanFest marks the day that individual game tickets for the 10th season in Blue- Claws history will go on sale to the general public, and the event will include…
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Brothers helped drive Jags’ winning season
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer The 2009-10 high school wrestling campaign was a season of memories to share for brothers Brian and Doug Hamann, as well as many other wrestlers who played a part in Jackson Memorial High School’s surge to the NJSIAA state Group IV team title and the Jaguars’ strong showing in individual…
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BlueClaws’ event for fans with food allergies
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central New Jersey will host a fundraising event at the June 6 Lakewood BlueClaws’ game at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have…
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