Local Firefi ghters Participate In Pipeline Drill

–Photo courtesy Southard Fire Department No. 1

HOWELL – On April 30, members of Southard Fire Department No.1 participated in the South Monmouth Pipeline drill in Sea Girt. The goal for the drill was to have a hose stretch of a mile in length, have water flowing within 30 minutes of arrival and over 1,600 gallons a minute. All goals were exceeded in moist conditions. Job well done by all companies that participated.

Tour The Manasquan Reservoir By Boat

HOWELL – Look for turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir.

Led by a Park System Naturalist, these 45-minute tours leave from the Visitor Center, Windeler Road, Howell.

Tours are offered at the top of the hour from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, May 6 through September 4. Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at

2, 3 & 4 p.m. from July 12 through August 30. Evening tours are offered at 6 & 7 p.m. on the fi rst Friday of June, July and August. All tours are weather and water level dependent.

The fee is $6 per adult and $4 per child age 12 and under. Life jackets are required and provided. Tickets can be purchased in the lower level of the Visitor Center on the day of the tour.

For more information about the boat tours, call 732-751-9453.

Senior Center Activities

HOWELL – The Howell Senior Center is looking for those who are interested, likes to play or wants to learn Pokeno. If interested, call 732-938-4500 ext. 2550 or email at mdecker@twp.howell.nj.us for more information. Pokeno is played on Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space is limited.

For anyone interested in joining the aerobics classes at the Howell Senior Center, call at 732-938-4500 ext. 2550. Classes are ongoing and are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Howell First Aid Recruiting New Volunteers

HOWELL – Interested in joining the world of EMS? Reach out to Howell Township First Aid and Rescue Squad #1. Not trained? No worries!

They provide all the training you need to help save a life. You may see them at high schools and other recruiting events, so don’t be afraid to come and say hello! They are always recruiting and looking for new members to join!