Jim Crossin Hunterdon County Democrat www nj com

Jim Crossin

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 RVCC Yanks Scholarship Harvey transfers to Warren CC after RVCC rescinds 2 year soccer scholarship Annandale – Morgan Harvey, North Hunterdon High School soccer star, had her dreams of competing for the Raritan Valley Lions shattered when the director of soccer at RVCC, called Morgan in for a meeting. In that meeting, her coach told her she didn’t fit their vision for RVCC soccer moving forward and would not renew her scholarship in the Fall of 2015. Story continued on page 11

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Sellaro Scores Winning Goal Ray Sellaro comes off bench to score winning goal for NHHS Frosh Lacrosse Annandale – With the score tied 9 -9 in the 4 th quarter, second string midfielder Ray Sellaro came off the bench to score the first goal of his high school career and lift the Lions past rival Hunterdon Central, 10 -9 on Wednesday. “I had thought about going out for track this season, but I’m glad I went with Lacrosse”, Sellaro said. “It’s not safe running around that track with all the lacrosse balls flying. ”

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Girls XC Fails to Advance… Again For 10 th year in a row, North Girls fail to advance to State Group Meet Annandale – This past Saturday the North Hunterdon girls Cross Country team established a program mark by failing to advance to the State Group Championships for the 10 th year in a row. “I don’t know why they suck. I just know it’s not my fault. It’s my brother Brian’s fault”, said head coach Sean Walsh.

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Walsh Brothers Coaching Chess! Walsh brothers are asked to apply their coaching skills to new “sport” Annandale – Next Fall, after 10 losing seasons, Sean & Brian Walsh will be taking over the reins of North Hunterdon’s Chess team. Sean cited his brother, Brian, and the lack of a feeder program as the main challenges with the running programs. “We didn’t have the talent”, said Walsh. Brother Brian, trying to stay positive said, “I’m looking forward to whipping those chess nerds into shape!”

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 No Boys XC Team at North Hunterdon fails to attract enough boys to field a cross country team Annandale – Despite its storied past, the program has been unable to attract enough boys to form a team. It takes only 5 boys to compete, but at last Monday’s first practice, only one boy showed up. “There just isn’t the interest anymore”, said head coach Tom Higgins. Soccer and Football seem to get all the guys. ” When asked why he showed up for practice, sophomore Joe Gallo replied, “Mr. Higgins told me cross country runners get all the girls. ” First day of 2015 XC practice

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Local Retailer Calling It Quits Citing lack of market for its running apparel, Sneakers. PLUS closing its doors Flemington – Founded in 1979, the Hunterdon County retailer had been a fixture on the local sports scene. Going Out of Business Sale “I made a bet that track & field would catch on in Hunterdon County, but it never did”, said owner Chris Gacos. “I should have stuck with Lacrosse and Football. ”

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Last Year for Run O’the Mill Low turnout for 2 nd year spells trouble for NJ*NY Track Club Clinton – For the second year in a row, turnout for the Run O’the Mill road race has disappointed race organizers. The race is intended as a major fundraiser for the local NJ*NY track club. It’s failure to turn a profit is cause for great concern for the club’s ongoing viability. “We’re considering options like introducing cat food into our training diets and selling our blood”, said Kyle Merber, one of the club’s athletes. Scene moments before start of the 2015 Run O’the Mill Race

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 County Obesity Rate Surges Childhood obesity rate up 10% since 2005 according to latest survey Obesity Rates Among Hunterdon Co. Children 35 30 Percent 25 20 15 In related news, participation in bowling among county youth is at levels not seen since the 1950’s. 10 5 0 Flemington – Hunterdon County health officials, citing their most recent study on childhood obesity, are sounding the alarm. Since 2005, obesity among county children has risen sharply. Health officials cite a lack of exercise among children ages 10 to 15 as the major cause for the increase. 1985 1995 2005 2015

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Local Man Arrested Dave Folsom of Union Twp. was arrested for photographing softball game Annandale – Last Friday evening, the State Police arrested Mr. Folsom when parents complained about him photographing their daughters’ softball game. Mr. Folsom, who is often seen frequenting local sporting events with his camera, said “Sports photography is my creative outlet. I’d prefer to shoot track events, but we don’t have any around here. ”

Hunterdon County Democrat www. nj. com HUNTERDON COUNTY’S FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER - Since 1879 Solitaire Popular Among Local Parents Lack of things to do on Monday and Thursday nights has parents searching for other options Clinton – “I wish I had friends in the area”, says local dad, Carlton Blake. “I got tired of looking at old photos of me winning races in Jamaica and turned to solitaire. ” Another local Dad, Steve Kelly, said “My wife objected to me blowing my air horn every 20 minutes and suggested I take up solitaire. Kim Haris and Mike Di. Marcello, both solitaire aficionados, suggested it’s more fun to “mix it up a little. ” Mike likes to time how fast he can lay out his cards, while Kim prefers to play while sitting on her foam roller.

“Strange isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. ” Clarence the Angel Jim, thank you for touching our lives. The Coaches