Narcan Kits Available In Municipal Buildings

from 2023-04-29 - The Howell Times

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HOWELL – On April 12, through the Howell Alliance and Howell Township’s Opioid Settlement Agreement funding, in coordination with Jill Tripodi of human resources, miscellaneous department directors, and Howell Township Police Department EMTs, several Howell Township employees were trained in Narcan administration to address the growing number of opioid overdoses in municipalities across the state and nation.

At the Howell Township Municipal Building (manager’s office), Howell Township Department of Public Works (garage), and Howell Senior Center (near the AED), Narcan kits are available should an opioid overdose arise.

Opioid overdoses can happen through illicit use of heroin, pressed/fake prescription pills, or other street drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine that may be laced with fentanyl. It can also happen through intentional and unintentional misuse of prescription opioid pain pills.

If you should come across an individual you believe may be experiencing an overdose (unresponsive; pinpoint pupils; shallow breathing or gurgling; or cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin) or other medical crisis that renders them barely breathing or unconscious, always call 911 immediately.

If it occurs in one of the township locations mentioned above, after calling 911, you should seek assistance from the office noted for help with a possible Narcan administration while waiting for fi rst responders to arrive. When someone stops breathing or has inadequate oxygen supply, time is of the essence.

In Howell, there were 43 overdoses in 2022 and 62 overdoses in 2021, with a total of 14 fatal overdoses across both years, according to Howell Township Police Department data. In NJ, there are approximately 3,000 fatal overdoses a year.

Boxing:

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Over the course of thousands of amateurs, there has been an 80% winning percentage. For the pros, that figure kicks up to 90%.

Botti made boxing history when he organized and promoted the fi rst sanctioned

Teacher Receives Monmouth University Award

FREEHOLD – Freehold High School science teacher Shannon McIntosh-Brownstein was selected as a recipient of the Monmouth University-Roberts Charitable Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award!

According to Monmouth University’s website, devoted teachers often receive little recognition for their efforts, and students have too few chances to reward them. Each year Monmouth University seniors have an opportunity to recognize superior teaching by nominating an outstanding secondary school teacher who played an important role in their lives for the Roberts Charitable Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award. University officials noted, “The selection committee was impressed by your creativity, commitment to teaching, and the impact you have had on the lives of your students. We are all fortunate to have dedicated teachers like you as members of the profession.”

Ms. McIntosh-Brownstein will be recognized at a dinner in May and presented with a $1,500 award for this achievement. Congratulations!

Howell PAL Football Clinic

HOWELL – The clinic is open to both girls and boys in grades 4th to 8th and will provide drills to improve footwork, speed and agility, and position-specific skills. Players will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one drills and team games to enhance communication, teamwork, skills and promote healthy competition. This clinic is for the payers looking to take their game to the next level while having fun. Please have all players wear cleats and bring their own water bottle with their name on it. Please go to the field in the back of the building.

Clinic runs Mat 1 through 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Southard Enrichment Center: Outside Field. To register, visit howellpal.org.

Howell PAL eater Company Presents: Peter Pan

HOWELL – Howell PAL Theater Company presents: Peter Pan. Auditions: June 5 through 9. Show dates: September 8 and 9 at the Strand Theater, Lakewood.

amateur female boxing match in the NJ/ NY metropolitan area under USA Boxing in 1993 when two Union City boxers trained by Botti fought on the show in Union City. In addition, he trained the fi rst female boxer to win an “outstanding fighter of the tournament” award in NJ in the NJ Diamond Gloves tournament in 1995. He has also worked in several world championship training camps and worked the corner of two-time world champion

Joey Gamache of Maine.

Botti has lived in Monmouth County for the past 21 years. He is a retired police captain who worked for the Union City police department from 1997 to 2021. He’s also the author of two historical boxing books, “Joe Jennette: Boxing’s Ironman” and the soon to be released “Lightning & Thunder: The Arturo Gatti & Joe Gatti Story.”

Additionally, he is a member of the Hudson County Boxing Association & Ring

14 Veteran Boxers Association.

Those also being enshrined this year are Danny McDermott, Frank Bartolini, Frank “The Animal” Fletcher, Anthony Fletcher, Omar Sheika, Jerson Ravelo, Jolene Mizzone, Angel DeJesus, Maurice Harris, Shaun George, Charlie McGill and Archak TerMeliksetian.

The induction ceremony will take place on November 9, at the Venetian in Garfield.

Photo Of The Week

Memorial Day is rapidly approaching and soon our Jersey Shore beaches will be fi lled to the brim with locals and tourists soaking up the sun, sand and surf. Call this photo the “calm before the storm.” Local resident Evelyn DiGeronimo took this magnificent photo with the dunes in the foreground. Makes you want to grab a lounge chair, hm? If you would like to share your pictures with our readers, email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

Howell PAL Speed And Fitness Camp

HOWELL – This program is designed for athletes to get in shape and work on skills and drills to achieve optimal performance. There will be running distance, short sprint work, and skills designed to improve your speed and endurance on the competition