2018-11-24 - The Howell Times

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Vol. 16 - No. 26

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Coloring Contest Page 5.

Dear Pharmacist 3 Convincing Reasons To Eat More Oatmeal

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco The animal shelter houses animals of all shapes and sizes, ready and waiting for a loving home.

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Dear Joel Page 12.

Inside The Law Page 13.

Business Directory Page 14.

Classifieds Page 15.

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – While you may know where you can find an animal for adoption near you, you may not be aware of how many choices you really have. Volunteers at local shelters and rescues confirm that what you see may not be what you get, in terms of numbers. When it comes down to it, state statistics on the number of adoptable animals leave a lot to be desired. Local animal shelters and organizations are taking part in a nationwide initiative to provide accurate data on rescue animals. As Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS) explains it, the way the state of New Jersey defines “rescues” leaves them out of the

Farmingdale Cemetery To Host Veteran Wreath Laying Ceremony By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – Join in a ceremony of remembrance to honor our local heroes on December 15. On this day, Wreaths Across America will be making a stop in Farmingdale at the Farmingdale Evergreen Cemetery to lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes. Wreaths Across America is a national organization that takes time to honor the heroic sacrifices of our veterans during the holiday season, in addition to other national holidays such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day. “Our service members sacrifice their (Wreath - See Page 6)

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Where To Donate For The Holiday Season

Howell Police Honors Local Heroes By Kimberly Bosco HOW ELL – Howell Tow nship Police Depar tment took time on November 11, Veteran’s Day, to honor and thank all military veterans, including the ones on their own force. “The self less sacrifices that you have made cannot be repaid. We are committed to keeping your family safe while you keep our country safe,” stated Howell Police on social media. Howell Township Police boast retired as well as active military personnel within the ranks of the department, including: • Captain Tom Rizzo – Army • Sergeant Jack Headley – Marines

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–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police Department Howell Police took time on Nov. 11 to honor all military veterans, as well as those, active and retired, on the Howell police force. • • • • • • •

Sergeant John Lopez - Army/Air Force Sergeant Nick Bondarew - Coast Guard Corporal Jason Baratta – Army Patrolman Matt Zilinski – Army Patrolman Nathan Headd - Marines/ Army Patrolman Dan Bozza – Marines Chief’s Executive Assist. Carlene Tanner - Air Force.

By Kimberly Bosco With the holiday season upon us, it would be prudent to know when and where you can donate food, clothing, or toys for those in need all around the area. Whether it is your local food bank or a county organization, there is no shortage of holiday donation drives working to get the less fortunate through the winter months.

–Photo courtesy Stafford Recreation The Free Little Pantry project has locations all throughout Stafford, where you can leave what you can and take what you need.

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