The HOWELL Times
Vol. 20 - No. 49
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May 13, 2023
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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Above left) Facepainting was a popular activity for some of the younger fairies. (Above right) Michele Mountain, a harpist from Hamilton in Mercer County, provided the perfect ambiance for those walking in the land of enchantment. (Bottom right) Creative members of the community designed fairy gardens that were strategically placed on display throughout the Fairy Trail. By Stephanie Faughnan FARMINGDALE – Local residents experienced their first taste of fairy magic when they awoke to a beautiful sunny day after a long stretch of dreary weather. Heavy rains forced the Farmingdale Recreation Commission to postpone the initial date for the Fairy Faire and Fairy Trail Lighting. However, unconfirmed reports suggest that a band of fanciful
sprites deployed fairy dust to disperse clouds in time for the rescheduled event. As news of fairy sightings went throughout the area, hundreds headed to the Community Center behind Borough Hall. Visitors couldn’t resist being drawn to the soothing sounds emanating from the melodious strumming of Michele Mountain, a harpist from
Game Day For Jersey Shore’s “Magical” Community
By Andrey Nalbantov BR IC K – It ’s a Wednesday, and 27 duelists from around the region are facing off to determine who will be champion. Many are strangers, some are long-time friends, others even come from the same
family. That night they all had something in c o m m o n - pl ay i n g their favorite trading card game. They were all in a Brick hobby shop’s weekly Yu-Gi-Oh tournament. Decks were heard shuffling, strategies were thrown around. Cheer-
ful laughter and banter rung around the tables after the announcer gave all the COVID hygiene announcements. Above all the cheers of victory and groans of defeat, something else stood out - a father asking his son if he (Game - See Page 2)
(Enchanted - See Page 3)
Outdoor Classroom Transforms With Food Forest
–Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Volunteers help plant trees.
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A local middle school will now flourish with fresh fruits as their outdoor classroom expands with a “Food Forest.” Howell Middle School South, in collaboration with the Howell Green Team/Shade Tree Commission began the planting of their Food Forest. About 30 trees were planted next to the school’s greenhouse, where students often take their learning outside. (Classroom - See Page 11)
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