The HOWELL Times
Vol. 23 - No. 2
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Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office A total of 90 law enforcement officers graduated from the Academy.
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Photo courtesy Howell Township A total of 68 participants took part in this year’s fishing derby. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Local fishing enthusiasts gathered at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake for a day of fishing and connection. A total of 68 participants joined in to celebrate the 20th annual Baxter’s Fishing Derby and 10th Anniversary of Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs. In 2023, the Howell Township Recreation Department decided to combine two of their popular events, usually held in June and October, to offer visitors without a fishing license or
trout stamp to fish. “We combined both events to have more support and be able to provide the residents with a bigger and better event,” said Steven Fecher, Director of Community Relations. Baxter’s Fishing Derby was started in 2004 to honor Robert Baxter III. Bob was a Howell Police Officer who as an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending his recreational time fishing on the lake. “Taken from us at an early age of 23 in 2003, (Fishing - See Page 3)
Comedy Night Fundraiser Held At Funeral Home
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A comedy show at a funeral home? The comics were killing it and people were just dying to get in. While those jokes were - thankfully not used, the comics filled the hall with much better material. Oliverie Funeral Home’s Wisteria Room banquet area served as a perfect location for a night of comedy. The event was a fundraiser for another place that is known for being quiet – the
library. Friends of the Jackson Library member Linda Lafer said that the show was “a lot of fun and raised a large amount for the library.” “What could be more memorable than a fun-filled fundraiser at a funeral home?” Lafer asked. She shared that that the Jackson Friends of the Library Comedy Night was sold-out. “Funny 4 Friends, an organization that arranges comedy night fundraisers, provided the hilarious entertainment for
this event,” Lafer said. Lafer noted that Bill Simas, owner of Funny 4 Friends, was the headliner and emcee. The other two comics were Blanca Vales and Steve Donovan. “Following the comedy acts, the over 100 attendees had the opportunity to choose from any of the 15 fantastic raffles as well as participate in four silent auctions, two live auctions, and a 50/50.” (Comedy - See Page 4)
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COU NTY – A total of 90 newly sworn law enforcement officers graduated f rom the Monmouth County Police Academy. On May 28, n i ne recruits of the 108th Basic Course for Police Officers, 57 recruits from the 59th Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Of f icer s and 24 recruits from the 44th Basic Course for Count y Cor rectional Police Officers received their Police Training Commission certifications during a ceremony at Brookdale Community College. “There is no higher responsibility than being a member of law enforcement, which exemplifies commitment to service, sacrifice and unity. These fi ne men and women h ave de mon st r at e d that, by persevering and successfully com-
pleting intense training which has prepared them to serve and protect our communities, wit h honor a nd i ntegrity. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Mon mout h C ou nt y Police Academy. Both classes trained for 22 weeks – more than 800 hours – through the Monmouth County Police Academy. The Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers has full police powers while on duty, Golden said. All recruits train in patrol concepts, defensive driving, professional development, we a p o n r y a n d u n armed defense, criminal investigation, ethics, emergency medical care and physical training, along with a host of other courses. The corrections class (Police - See Page 2)
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