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Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan
Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan A U.S. Marine from South Jersey is credited with helping to rescue a Japanese teen severely hurt while snowboarding, authorities said. Sgt. Tyler Rallo of Galloway was taking a break from military training with Sergeants Ryan Cartwright and Scott Dike when the accident occurred, according to the Marine Corps. The mishap unfolded in Nagano, Japan, last month. Reichi Sekiguchi, a teenager from Kyoto Prefecture, was enjoying mountain adventures with his family and friends when he experienced a sudden accident, severely cutting the top of his head. Reichi’s father, Toshiya Sekiguchi, said: “T…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31 Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31
Beloved Sussex County Dad Of 3 Anthony Conti Dies Suddenly At 31 Beloved Sussex County father of three Anthony Francis Conti died at his home on Oct. 5. He was 31. Born in North Bergen, Conti grew up in Franklin and lived in Vernon at the time of his death, his obituary says. Conti worked in the HVAC industry for 10 years and enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding and riding quads in his free time. Above all, Conti was known for his unending love for his three daughters, Alexa, Morgan and Carly, as well as his wife, Kristin Salzano Conti. In addition to his wife and daughters, Conti is survived by his parents, Frank and Eileen (Gannon) Conti; sister Allys…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream
North America's First Indoor Ski Park Coming To American Dream Get ready to hit the slopes in summertime -- or any time.  North America's first indoor ski and snowboard park with real snow will be opening at the American Dream this spring. The East Rutherford facility will feature an 180,000-square-foot, 800-foot ski slope (16 stories high) and an ice-climbing wall. The facility will also boast a ski school area, chairlift, terrain park, chalet, restaurants and more. Snow will be made using the same equipment that local resorts use -- the only difference is that the melted stuff will be recycled, powder.com says. The climate inside will…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Garden State Orchestra Saxophonist, 20, Dies In Snowboarding Accident Garden State Orchestra Saxophonist, 20, Dies In Snowboarding Accident
Garden State Orchestra Saxophonist, 20, Dies In Snowboarding Accident A 20-year-old saxophonist in the Garden State Jazz Orchestra died due to injuries sustained snowboarding at a Pennsylvania resort Thursday, reports say. Euna Shin of Piscataway suffered head injuries after falling at the Blue Mountain Resort in Lower Towamensing Wednesday, the New York Post reports. Shin was wearing a helmet and her death was ruled an accident, the article says. The orchestra remembered  the Rutgers University sophomore as a "vibrant, ambitious and brilliant young woman."

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by Cecilia Levine