GLASSBORO — The Rowan University softball team had five players that were selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) East All-Region Teams.

Pitcher Jackie Sasko (sr. Groveville/Steinert) and catcher Steph Taraschi (jr. Mt. Ephraim/Audubon) were named to the All-Region first team. Nicki Veneziano (fr. Bloomfield/Bloomfield) was chosen to the second team at first base while third baseman Julie Leskanic (fr. West Milford/West Milford) was tabbed an at-large. Second baseman Jenna DiDonato (jr. Hamilton/Steinert) was an at-large on the All-Region third team.

In 24 starts this season, Sasko has compiled a 19-5 record and a 1.09 earned run average. She has recorded 12 shutouts and struck out 167 batters. Her opponents have a .152 batting average. Sasko was named the 2009 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Pitcher of the Year and to the All-Conference first team. During the season, she was selected the NFCA Division III National Player of the Week one time and the NJAC Pitcher of the Week twice. Last year, Sasko was picked for the NFCA All-Region first team as an at-large selection.

Taraschi leads the Profs with a .345 batting average. She has 39 hits in 113 at bats with 23 RBIs and 23 runs scored. In addition, Taraschi has a .549 slugging percentage. Her extra base hits include nine doubles, one triple and four home runs. She was chosen to the NJAC All-Conference first team.

Veneziano is hitting .322 with 39 hits in 121 at bats. She leads the team in runs scored (33), walks (22) and stolen bases (14). Veneziano has contributed with 13 RBIs, three doubles, two triples and one home run. She was selected the conference’s Rookie of the Year and was the NJAC Rookie of the Week twice.

Leskanic has a .315 batting average, 40 hits (127 at bats) and 24 runs scored. Her 25 RBIs are first on the team. She has totaled four doubles, four triples and two home runs. DiDonato is hitting .299. She has registered 38 hits in 127 at bats and scored 31 runs. DiDonato has added 23 RBIs, eight doubles, one triple and four home runs. Leskanic and DiDonato were both members of the NJAC All-Conference second team.

The Profs (32-10) received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Rowan, the third seed, faces the sixth seed Farmingdale State on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. The first round will be held Thursday-Monday, May 7-11 at Ramapo College in Mahwah.

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The Touch New Jersey Thrift Shop/Food Kitchen has opened in Mount Ephraim at 7 North Black Horse Pike. Readers are encouraged to help the poor with food and clothes in these difficult economic times.

Currently, there is a need for canned, boxed or other prepared foods to be distributed to the homeless and needy among us. Also, there is a great need for clean blankets, jackets and sleeping bags.

To help out, or for more information, call 559-0116 or go to www.touchnewjersey.org.

Glassboro, NJ, May 4, 2009 – Sora’s Rowan Boulevard downtown revitalization project in Glassboro, NJ, is being honored with a 2009 Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Future, recognizing the project and its three principle partners, Sora Holdings, LLC, the project’s master redeveloper, the Borough of Glassboro and Rowan University and for creating one of the best development projects in New Jersey.

The annual Smart Growth Awards honor projects and plans that reflect the most forward-looking development and redevelopment practices across the state, with award-winners chosen by an independent jury of respected professionals.

By Lois Staas

NEWS Correspondent

Most of the history of St. Mary School in Gloucester City is the history of the Order of the Dominican Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2009 – In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, JetBlue is offering active duty military personnel $1 fares for domestic, nonstop flights, for a limited time, departing from the two JetBlue cities nearest to the nation\’s capital: Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va., and Richmond International Airport in Richmond, Va.

The airline also will donate $15,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that honors and empowers wounded warriors. 

To take advantage of the offer, servicemembers must book between today and May 7, or while seats last, for travel between May 8 and May 31 from Dulles or Richmond to any JetBlue destination in the continental United States served nonstop from those airports. Proof of eligibility is required. The fare is available to active-duty servicemembers only; retirees, reservists and military families are not eligible for this offer. 

Nonstop destinations served by JetBlue from Dulles include Boston; Los Angeles/Long Beach and Oakland, Calif.; Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla.; and New York/JFK. Nonstop destinations from Richmond include: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and New York/JFK. 

Upon check-in, military travelers must present a valid Department of Defense common access card and official documentation at the JetBlue service counter verifying authorized leave from duty to show proof of active status. Travel booked with this offer is not eligible for online flight check-in or at an airport kiosk.

Failure to present these documents will void the reservation, officials said.
Officials emphasized that tickets for the special fare cannot be purchased online or at the airport service counter. Servicemembers are responsible for applicable taxes and fees.
To book the $1 fare, call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583) and select Option 4.

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