From the Sidelines

NANTUCKET SLAM STARTS MONDAY The 2007 Redbone Nantucket Slam, where anglers try to catch three of a designated species of fish in a single day, begins next Sunday, Sept. 9. During the two-day tournament, fishermen will try for the three-fish slam that could include striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore.

This is the fourth year the Slam is being held on Nantucket, and proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last year over $150,000 was raised.

The Redbone series is a world-wide event where different fish are sought in different areas. About 75 participants are expected on Nantucket.

Anyone interested in taking part in the Slam should contact the Harbor House at 228-1500, or Karen Kelly at 800-966-0444.

BRUINS ALUMNI GAME SEPT. 30 As a thank you to contributors to its annual fundraising drive, the Nantucket Police Charitable Association will be taking on the Boston Bruins Alumni in a game being played at Nantucket Ice on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 1 p.m.

The Nantucket Police Charitable Association is currently conducting its annual fundraiser to raise money for Nantucket Ice, The VFW, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club and youth athletics.

HOSPITAL GOLF TOURNAMENTMONDAY Nantucket Cottage Hospital's annual benefit golf tournament, Swing for Nantucket Cottage Hospital, will be held Monday, September 10, at Sankaty Head Golf Club. Registration for the Golf Tournament, which includes an afternoon round of golf, BBQ luncheon and evening awards ceremony, is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Also included in the event, whose title sponsors are Seward and Joyce Johnson, is a Pre-Tournament Reception & Charity Auction, to be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 9, also at Sankaty Head Golf Club.

Again this year, golfers will have the opportunity to compete for the possibility to win a 2008 Ford Edge from Don Allen Ford for the first person to sink a hole-in-one on the 6th hole.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will enable Nantucket Cottage Hospital to continue its efforts to provide quality medical and patient care, while offering prevention programs and state-of-theart services. As the island's only critical access hospital, NCH provides general medical, surgical, maternity and emergency services and specialized departments, including expanded Rehabilitation, Chemotherapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation and a Special Care Unit.

For more information, or to register for a fun round of golf and enjoyable evening at the reception, call 508-825-8250.

NOR'EASTER HOCKEY FUNDRAISER Afundraiser in support of Nantucket Nor'easter Hockey will be held at the Faregrounds Restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. A raw bar and hors d'oeuvres, prizes, special guest host Bill Santos and 'Let's Make a Deal' will be part of the festivities. For more information, call Nantucket Ice at 228-2516. BRANT POINT RUNNERS Results for August 28

James Thaler 19:38 Ken Gullicksen 21:07 Scooch Martinsson 21:44 Elle Foley 23:23 Gretchen Cooney 23:34 Lou Gennaro 23:59 Mark Bomse 24:11 Bob Kennedy 24:12 Tom Barnes 24:13 Clarke Aburn 24:53 Brian Gibbons 25:08 Ben Gifford 25:30 Jack Fraunfelder 25:57 Carl Nielsen 26:11 Lisa Rance 26:24 Sarah Fraunfelder **26:52 Margrethe Mentes 27:07 Herb Mittenthal 27:11 Erik Mentes **27:22 Alyssa Senatore 27:25 David Glidden 27:58 Peter Roncetti 28:29 Edward Simonian 29:01 Frank Ginn 30:18 Lucy Aaron 31:04 Jennifer Aaron 31:04

*Season Best ** Personal Course Record

Runners meet Tuesdays rain or shine at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of Beach and Easton streets for a 5:30 p.m. start. The 5K (3.1 miles) run is on paved roads over a mostly flat course, accurately wheel measured, with one hill and some moderate grades. Runners of all abilities, from beginners to veterans, are welcome. There are no entry fees. For information call (508) 228-0206.