Summer Camp Comes To An End

HOWELL – It was another wonderful summer camp experience for the Department of Community Relation’s Howell Teen Expedition/Team Adventure! Six weeks of non-stop trips and fun came to a conclusion on a lunch cruise with food, singing and dancing followed by a party of all parties until the fi nal moments of the night.

They can’t thank the counselors and bus drivers enough for providing care during these six weeks, the participants who put smiles on their faces to make these programs what they are, and especially to the parents and families for their love and support for the programs. Thanks for the memories and it’s not goodbye but see you next year!

Outdoor Expo

Photo courtesy Howell Township

HOWELL – What a wonderful day to explore the outdoors! With the Howell Farmers Market & Outdoor Expo running side by side, Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake was buzzing with fresh produce, handmade products, archery and kayaking demos plus everything else in between! Howell Township hopes everyone had a chance to try something new that peaked their outdoor interest.

Howell Heritage And Historical Society Upcoming Meeting

HOWELL – The Howell Heritage and Historical Society will have Virginia Krzyzanowski as their guest speaker on August 25. Virginia will present “Kitchen Couture” after which there will be refreshments and a business meeting. They invite you to join at the Ardena Baptist Church gym, 593 Adelphia Road Howell. The Howell Heritage and Historical Society thanks everyone who recently participated in their 50/50 Raffle which netted $1,650 towards the repairs to the MacKenzie Museum. The three winners were Kelly Eichinger, Janet Coakley, and Hope Ruetiman.

Food Truck And Vendors

HOWELL – Southard Grange #218, located at 4860 US 9 in Howell, is seeking a food truck and vendors for its fall craft show on October 7. Rain date is October

14. Cost is $25 per space. Bring your own table.

For more information or to reserve a space contact them at southard218@gmail.com.

$6,450

Eve Competiello of Wappingers Falls, New York was recently vacationing on Long Beach Island with her family. She took this great shot to cap off the trip and promises to be back again next year. Now, Eve and her family are coming back to New Jersey for a Six Flags Great Adventure trip, courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Want to see your pix in this space? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may be heading to the theme park too!

Monmouth County Named Among Nation’s Most Energy-E cient Regions

MONMOUTH COUNTY – As we continue to navigate warm summer temperatures, ARS/Rescue Rooter — the parent company of A.J. Perri, and the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services — has released a list of the 25 most energy-efficient cities and regions in America based on HVAC systems. Included on that list is the Monmouth County, New Jersey region.

The list is based on the installation of energy-efficient residential cooling and heating systems through the ARS/Rescue Rooter network of service areas in the United States. The company ranked the cities and regions by those with the highest mix of high efficiency units relative to the total units installed in that market.

“When it comes to owning a home, residents should always be on the lookout for ways to identify savings with energy-efficient cooling and heating upgrades,” said Chris Tulloch, General Manager of A.J. Perri, among the state’s top providers of HVAC and plumbing services. “Energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment is better for the environment, saves on energy consumption costs, and can also translate into big tax savings.” A.J. Perri is a long- time fi xture in Monmouth County and the surrounding regions, and its signature green trucks are a familiar sight on new Jersey’s roads.

The Infl ation Reduction Act that was signed in August 2022 provides tax incentives for eligible homeowners to make energy efficient improvements. Homeowners can receive an annual tax credit of up to $3,200 per year for heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioning, insulation, water heaters, and geothermal heat pumps. A.J. Perri and other ARS/Rescue Rooter branches can help homeowners navigate the incentives created by the new law.

“One of the main purposes of the Inflation Reduction Act is to incentivize making energy efficient improvements to the home,” said Scott Boose, President and CEO of ARS/Rescue Rooter. “The tax incentives are available immediately, and these benefits combined with seasonal discounts make this the ideal time to contact your local ARS/Rescue Rooter professional for a comfort assessment.”

To learn more or schedule a comfort assessment in your home — or learn more about how A.J. Perri is helping local residents make their homes more energy-efficient — visit ajperri.com/infl ation-reduction-act.

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Continued From Page 3 would do skin scratch tests. After 64 little pricks, Conway was shocked that she didn’t have a single reaction.

“The allergist told me that skin testing is not really accurate for food,” Conway explained. “He told me I really shouldn’t do anything subdermal because my reaction would be too severe.”

Conway left the allergist’s office with a horrible headache. As she was driving home, she started going into anaphylaxis. She said she had hives all over her face, her lips, and mouth went numb. Her tongue had begun to swell and when she got home, she literally drank Benadryl from the bottle.

Although the reaction lasted for hours, the Benadryl helped it subside. The next day, Conway followed the allergist’s instructions and went for the blood test to determine if she had alpha-gal.

“All the other testing was for the protein in beef, lamb and dairy,” said Conway. “Alpha-gal is a carbohydrate and that’s why it wasn’t showing up.”

Since her diagnosis, she has been extremely cautious and has learned about cross-contamination. She said she wound up in the emergency room after she ordered soup at a diner. She sensed someone may have used the same ladle to serve her that was used to give another customer beef barley soup.

“I immediately took Benadryl and was up all night sick,” Conway shared. “I started having really bad chest tightness and difficulty breathing. I finally took the epinephrine, and my friend took me the ER because my husband had already left for work.”

Conway said she was hyperventilating and shaking from the epinephrine. The trip to the hospital helped calm her system down as doctors ordered an assortment of medications to counteract the reaction.

Movies Under e Stars

HOWELL – Howell Township presents Movies Under The Stars. August 24 – “Minions: The Rise Of Gru” at Howell Library Hill. Balloon Twisting by Fun Faces By Terrie. Movie begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) Activities Begin at 7 p.m. Bring your blankets or favorite low back lawn chair. For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.

Howell Elks Cornhole Tournament

HOWELL – The Howell Elks Veterans Committee is hosting a Cornhole tournament on September 30 at 1 p.m. at 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell. Cost is $20 per team. Open to fi rst 16 teams. Register by September 20. Open to Elks and guests. Spectators cost is $5. For more information, call 732-856-0985.

Meanwhile, Conway experienced another allergic reaction when she put blue cheese dressing on her salad. She has also changed her regular regime of supplements to exclude anything encapsulated in bovine or porcine gelatin.

“As a caveat, I must say that not everyone who has alpha-gal practices not eating dairy because they say they aren’t reactive,” she said. “But for me, I was definitely reactive. Since that day with the dressing, I haven’t eaten it again. I had a horrible reaction.” The diagnosis has brought about numerous changes in her life. During outdoor barbecues at home, her husband grills her meals on a separate smaller grill. Conway ensures she carries her own food to parties and takes precautions in advance for significant events like showers or weddings. She has learned a lot from online support groups and sees many as offering good advice. However, the amount of misinformation also startles her, and she tries to do her best to encourage people to find alternatives to things that represent potential allergens.

“I’m actually converting my business right now,” said Conway. “I want to convert it to help people manage their alpha-gal through food and supplementations. If they have medication questions, I’ll obviously steer them to their doctors. I’ve worked with autoimmune clients for years, and that’s what I’ve always done.”

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