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Sports Shorts
The Central East Jersey Basketball Officials Organization (CEJBO) seeks men and women interested in becoming a high school basketball official for the 2009- 10 seasons. The two-year training program, which will include classes, observation and on-the-court sessions, will be held 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at East Brunswick High School and is open to those…
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Working on skills
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Jack Engel, of South Brunswick, works on his serving technique during drills at the South Brunswick Community Education summer volleyball camp at South Brunswick High School on Aug. 12. Right: Brandon Wildemuth, of South Brunswick, hits a return ball to his partner during warmup drills.
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You can use a chainsaw to correct rude behavior
Coda • GREG BEAN We live in a state where we are regularly witness to, or victims of, rude behavior. And most of us not only tolerate it, we enable it. You know the kind of situation I’m talking about. You’re at the boarding counter at the airport when you’re told your flight to Cleveland…
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Business Briefs
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), New Brunswick, has been named Hospital of the Year by NJBIZ as part of the business publication’s 2009 Healthcare Heroes Awards program. In addition to the award, RWJUH has several other Healthcare Heroes finalists. Margie McDonald, RN, director of volunteer services and RWJUH’s breast care connection, was named finalist…
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New N.B. business makes it easy to eat your veggies
SaladWorks now open at the Shoppes at North Brunswick BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer JENNIFER AMATO Laura Coughlin (l-r), Brandon Baldini and Steven Milteer prepare a salad for a customer at the new SaladWorks location in the Shoppes at North Brunswick. NORTH BRUNSWICK — A new franchise in town has become a family affair. Brother…
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Quest for the perfect seat
Around Town • AMY ROSEN Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive early and settle in…
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Slocums of New Jersey plan 2009 reunion
LONG BRANCH — The Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for Sunday, Oct. 4, at The Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Dutch lunch will be available from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Buffet…
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NOTES
Two youngsters make their way to the beach during the third annual Shana Ocean Mile Swim held at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion Aug. 2 in memory of Shana Wasserman. The swim is sponsored by The Shana Foundation, whose mission is to raise awareness of and educate the public about bacterial meningitis. The Middletown Ramblers…
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Emergency responders recognized for life-saving actions
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Kelly Potter thanks Eatontown Police Officers Jessica Connolly, Bryan Mulholland, John T. Fay and Jason Cardimoni and MONOC Paramedics Ean Chong and Rocco Tancredi. EATONTOWN — Four borough police officers and two Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service (MONOC) paramedics were honored last week for helping to save the life of a…
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