DEGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES

Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory

732-657-7868

Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Permit, Removal Assist. & Mileage, Viewings Or Memorial Services

HOWELL – On June 14, Southard Fire Department attended the fi refighter 1 and fi refighter 2 graduation for three of their members at the Brookdale Community College.

After almost six months and 260 hours of training at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, these three gentlemen have now graduated. They congratulate them and thank them for their dedication and commitment! They also thank their families for allowing them the time to complete such a commitment.

A special congratulations goes out to Evan Dill on receiving the coveted Capt. Fitz Award. This award is presented by the instructors and academy leadership for exemplary academic as well as performance on the drill ground.

They are currently accepting applications if you’re interested in helping the community and living a dream.

Tour e 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, now through September 4.

Wednesday afternoon tours are offered at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. from July 12 through August 30. Evening tours are offered at 6 and 7 p.m. on the fi rst Friday 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.

Fishing 101 – A Beginner’s Guide To Fishing

HOWELL – Learn how to rig, bait, cast, and, hopefully catch your fi rst fish during this program offered at the Manasquan Reservoir. Come and go at any time on July 6 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bait and tackle provided. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. Fishing license required for ages 16 to 69. Stop by the bait shop for day of registration. No groups please. Free program.