Vol. 16 - No. 38
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| February 16, 2019
Anti-Drug Messages To Be Displayed Around Town Community News! Don’t miss what’s happening in your town.
Pages 9-10.
Government Page 6.
Letters Page 7.
Dear Pharmacist
7 Supplements That Should Be Taken With Food
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Dear Joel
–Photo courtesy Christa Riddle The Alliance’s very first prevention banner of an on-going series was unveiled this week at town hall. Paul Novello, DPW director, and his crew Connor Grace, George McCoy, James Burdick, and Ronnell Decker installed the frame on Feb. 5.
Local Schools Earn Environmental Grants
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Inside The Law Page 17.
Business Directory Page 16.
Classifieds Page 15.
Horoscope Page 19.
Wolfgang Puck Page 19.
–Photo courtesy Toms River School District High School North science teacher Kyle Seiverd spoke about Setting the Stage for Outdoor Learning.
By Chris Lundy Several local schools won grants to teach children about sustainability, to change habits in order to prevent natural resources from being depleted. The New Jersey Education Association awarded 11 $10,000 grants and 36 $2,000 grants throughout the state. “Our job as educators is to prepare the next generation with the skills, information, and resources to become engaged citizens and leaders in our efforts to save and protect our planet,” NJEA Vice President Sean M. Spiller said in a press release. “NJEA is honored to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey on this important program that directs resources into our schools.” Locally, the winners were as follows: Brick Township schools will use their $10,000 grant for the “Grow Brick Grow” program in elementary and middle schools. “These funds allow our elementary and middle school students to engage in hydro- and aquaponic farming methods (Grants - See Page 2)
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Despite being delayed by snowy weather, the Howell Alliance managed to see their recent project through, erecting the first prevention banner in Howell Township this week. The Howell Alliance’s Prevention Banner Initiative has been in the works since September 2018 and is finally coming to life, according to Howell Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle. “Because billboard advertisements are so costly, we thought it would be a cost effective alternative to display our messages on township and school property,” said Riddle. The initiative aims to spread messages of prevention on various banners posted at locations throughout the township to contribute to the fight against the growing opioid epidemic, in Howell and beyond. “Our country, state, and county are being devastated by an opioid abuse epidemic, and it is imperative that all Howell community (Anti-Drug - See Page 2)
Council Honors Jake Honig’s Memory
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – On Jan. 21, the Howell community recognized the one year anniversary of Jake “The Tank” Honig’s passing. On Feb. 5, the Howell Township Council honored Jake’s memory with a proclamation presented to his parents, Mike and Janet Honig. Jake was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer at the young age of 2 years old. He fought long and hard for five years before passing at the age of 7. Jake’s parents worked hard both before and after his passing to advocate for the use of medical marijuana, a treatment that helped ease Jake’s symptoms. “Because of him, medical marijuana is now accessible to people that need it,” said Mayor Theresa Berger. “Jake’s positive attitude, strength, and fighting spirit during his treatment earned him the (Honig - See Page 4)
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