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Brick National Big League makes it to World Series
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Brick National’s state championship Big League team faced an uphill battle in the Cal Ripken World Series at Widener College in Chester, Pa., this week. The team lost its opener, 4-2, to host Delaware County, Pa., on July 31, but bounced back the following day against Baltimore, 8-3. The Aug.…
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Residents sought for medical team
The Ocean County Health Department is offering training and education to county residents who wish to become a volunteer member of the Medical Reserve Corps. According to Daniel Regenye, the health department’s assistant public health coordinator, the department is looking for additional volunteers to help with its response in dealing with the H1N1 virus, also…
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Pipers, drummers are welcome to join
Pipers or drummers of any caliber are welcome to join the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay as they compete as a grade five band in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association next year. Instructors are of the highest quality and the grade five tunes will not be difficult. The group practices 7 p.m.…
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Organic food seems to promote better health
‘Twilight Meeting” may sound like the title of a hip, new vampire story, but it’s really the opposite. Rather than a gathering of undead creatures abhorrent to nature, Twilight Meeting is a chance to learn more about how to grow plants in harmony with nature. This summer and fall, the Northeast Organic Farming Association is…
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Brick American 12s fighting to make it to World Series
Cala, Franzione injured in game against Pennsylvania team BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer Just about everyone on the Brick American Major 12-year-old All- Star team has had a turn in the spotlight this summer. But now team members will have to step up, with two big contributors — Kyle Cala and Patrick Franzione — injured,…
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‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ to star local canines
Wolf dogs will appear in new version of old favorite, now starring Nicolas Cage BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Four local residents will make their screen debut in Disney’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” due in theaters next July. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: Trainer Jackie Morgan and Mike Hodanish give treats to Hodanish’s wolf dogs…
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Summer day trips offered by OCC
Ocean County College, (OCC), Toms River, is offering the following day trips. • Bronx Tour with lunch on City Island, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The fee is $139. • Amish Countryside Tour, includes a shopping stop and lunch at Plain & Fancy, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. The fee is…
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Camp Tecumseh a welcome respite for urban youth
This year, more than ever, The Salvation Army’s Camp Tecumseh is fulfilling a need for both parents and children during these turbulent economic times. By summer’s end, more than 1,200 children will attend Tecumseh for weeklong sessions. For children, this is probably the only summer fun they’ll have — certainly, their only chance for a…
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Brick National 11s and 9s finish up season in state finals
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer It was a tough weekend for Brick National’s Cal Ripken 11- and 9-year-old All-Star teams as both went down in the state finals. After Brick National’s 9s knocked Montgomery into the loser’s bracket, 9-7, on July 30, the two teams met again in the state finals at Brick National on…
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