The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 36
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Congressman’s Animal Charity Demand Rises For Scandal Hits Home CPR Classes After Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest
By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Among the allegations questioning the veracity of newly elected Congressman George Santos (R-NY), one actually has a local connection. A d isabled Nav y veteran claims Santos sought donations on his behalf to pay for surgical intervention to save the life of his beloved pup. Although the GoFundMe collection brought in more than $3,000, Richard Osthoff says the lawmaker never tur ned over one penny. Osthoff was already down on his luck when his best friend Sapphire exhibited signs she wasn’t well. Out of work for two years after four surgeries himself, Osthoff found himself unable to completely pay his rent. “After five months of not paying the full amount, I got evicted and moved close to the place where I grew up
–Photo courtesy Richard Osthoff Osthoff now has two pit bulls that he considers precious jewels. near the Howell Lanes. I had a tent and a heater set up for the two of us,” said Osthoff. Howell seemed to be a logical place for Osthoff to land when he was out of a home. Both his
parents worked for the township; his mom did the municipality’s payroll for decades. Osthoff’s father was part of Howell Township’s Fire Prevention office. Just before he be-
came homeless, Osthoff noticed a little lump growing on Sapphire’s ribs. As it started to grow, Osthoff headed to a local veterinarian to have the 10-year-old (Animal - See Page 4)
High School Freshmen Hear About Substance Use Prevention
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howell Alliance started off the new year by visiting Howell High School to teach students about the risks of youth vaping and substance use. Howel l A l l ia nc e Coordinator Christa Riddle joined Howell
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High School’s Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Julie Adkins to educate freshmen with an hour-long interactive presentation that empowers students to make informative and healthy decisions. The presentations help prepare students for
peer pressure and other triggers that may push them to use substances such as nicotine, marijuana, alcohol, and prescription medications. “Since the brain develops until at least 25 years of age, youth are reminded that their g rowing bodies are
at an increased risk for long-term consequences and addiction when using substances, especially high potency products like today’s nicotine salts and concentrated THC products that are not subject to any potency cap regulations and
are often preferred by underage users,” the Howell Alliance states. “For example, extracted THC oils and waxes can be 99% THC, and nicotine strengths can run up to 50 mg. THC is the psychoactive, (Prevention See Page 5)
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Not every NFL player can say their actions on the field served as the catalyst for something as important as Damar Hamlin. Fans watched in horror as the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest. The team’s assistant trainer Denny Kellington sprung into action and delivered CPR. CPR saves lives – and Damar Hamlin’s survival makes him the poster child as proof it works. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 88 percent of cardiac arrests happen at home. Hamlin’s miraculous recovery continues to serve as an inspiration. Reports are that CPR training will be offered at the Super Bowl. And, Hamlin also plans to join recruiting efforts on behalf of the AHA to promote CPR training. “There’s been more interest in people searching for trainings,” acknowledged Brian Lippai, Chief of Administrative Services/ Public Information for the Ocean County Health Department. “We do them regularly at the Health Department and the number of participants continues to grow each year.” Humans aren’t the ones who stand to benefit from CPR administration. According to Lippai, the health department has also seen an increase in residents wanting pet CPR classes as well. Lippai said the training benefited him on a personal level. “I’ve taken the classes and found them to be fantastic,” Lippai said. “I was so fortunate to save one of my pet’s lives after a choking incident.” CPR training classes are offered regularly throughout many area hospitals. Medical facilities, fire departments and EMTs also provide instruction on the life-saving techniques. Many of Barnegat’s senior communities also use their clubhouses as training centers with classes provided by the local first aid (CPR Classes - See Page 5)
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