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St. Barnabas, already having etched themselves into New York’s GAA annals by being the first all American-born Minor Board team to win the senior championship, ensured that their season ended on a high note by also winning the New York under-21 title. Editor s Note: This column first appeared in the December 16 edition of the Irish Voice newspaper, sister publication to IrishCentral.
The pundits ranked the Bronx boys as firm favorites as they were back-boned by a cadre of senior players. However, Rangers were also stacked with a batch of senior-experienced and skillful players, thus ensuring that this would a keen and competitive contest, and that it certainly was for most of the game. However, Barnabas always seemed to have the extra edge and stepped up a gear when the pressure came on.
Business leaders talk about their favorite safe winter activities
Vernon. Congressman and business leaders see an opportunity to boost an economy damaged by Covid by promoting Sussex County as a beautiful and safe respite. Downhill ski trail at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon (File photo by Vera Olinski)
As New Jersey heads into a tough winter, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) wants all potential tourists to know about the natural beauty, family activities, and just plain respite from Covid they’ll find in Sussex County which is looking for its own relief, regarding its economy.
“We are continuing to face major battles with the pandemic, with hospitalizations and infections at all-time highs,” said Gottheimer on a Dec. 4 Zoom call with members of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce and small business leaders.