Vol. 14 - No. 17
THE HOWELL
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Childhood Cancer: More Needed Than Just Awareness
Don’t miss what’s happening in your town. Pages 9-13.
Letters Page 6.
Government Spotlight Page 7.
Dear Pharmacist Birthday Cake Is A Health Hazard
Page 14.
Business Directory Page 18.
–Photos courtesy the O’Briens Left: Life changed for the O’Brien family after the oldest child, Emiliana (left), was diagnosed. Right: Here, she’s photographed with her sister, Caitlyn (left), and brother, Connor. By Chris Lundy It’s something no one wants to think about. And maybe that’s why we need to. September is Childhood Cancer Month, which is symbolized by gold ribbons. The intent isn’t just to make people aware of it, but to promote funding for research and nonprofits that help families in need. Two years ago, Tim and Janet O’Brien lost their
daughter, Emiliana, to osteosarcoma, a cancer that starts in the bones. They started Emiliana’s Hope, and work with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. “Everyone shies away from it, family and friends included,” Janet said. “People want to put their head in the sand.” It can even be the last thing that a doctor thinks (Cancer - See Page 8)
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September 23, 2017
Howell Chamber Honors The Town’s Finest By Sara Grillo HOWELL – The do-gooders of Howell will not go unnoticed this year, thanks to the Howell Chamber of Commerce. An outstanding citizen, business, volunteer and service organization from town was carefully chosen by the Chamber. Each will be honored at the organization’s 37th Annual Dinner Dance on Oct. 20, which will be held at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. This year, the Citizen of the Year is Robert Walsh; Business of the Year is Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Monmouth; Volunteer of the Year is Jayne McDevitt and Service Organization of the Year is Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Chamber Executive Director Susan Dominguez said McDevitt’s (Howell - See Page 2)
Classifieds Page 19.
Fun Page Page 20.
Wolfgang Puck Food Fusion: Asian Flavors & Western Cooking Techniques Join Forces
Page 23.
Horoscope Page 23.
Teens Needed For Second CERT Explorer Program By Sara Grillo FREEHOLD – As September’s National Preparedness Month comes to a close and Texas and Florida deal with the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes, Sheriff Shaun Golden has announced that the Sheriff’s Office will be holding a second TEEN Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Explorer Post Program. A charter application was filed with the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America on February 7 to form the TEEN CERT Explorer Post #2, which is managed by the Office of Emergency Management. (Teen CERT - See Page 2)
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Jackson Debates Street Obstruction Rule
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Strong words, loud voices and a few apologies were part of the backdrop of a Sept. 12 Jackson Township Council meeting which drew more than 100 people. The large turnout, most of whom were part of the Orthodox Jewish community living in the township, came out to object to an ordinance introduced on Aug. 22. The measure amends the ordinance entitled “Streets and Sidewalks,” so as to read “No person shall encumber or obstruct any street or public place with any article or thing whatsoever.” The ordinance also states that –Photo by Bob Vosseller “in light of the recent spate of enforcement which prohibits obstruction of the right of A large crowd attended the most recent Jackson Township Council meeting. (Jackson - See Page 5)
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