Gwen's Story

Good Afternoon Howell,

Today’s post is dedicated to a lovely little girl with a very serious illness; this one’s for you little Ms. Gwen.

Two-year-old Gwendelyn along with the rest of the Marra family live in Howell New Jersey, and Gwen has been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a high-risk cancer.  What started off as a routine doctors visit turned into questions about why her stomach looked enlarged, to an ultra sound, to a specialist exam, to the words no mother wants to hear, “Mrs. Marra, I have very bad news.  Gwen appears to have a mass in her liver.” 

Needless to say, the Marra family was forever changed.  Gwen underwent a 16-day testing period at Robert Wood Johnson.  She had biopsies of her tumor, samples of bone marrow taken, and several scans; in the end Gwen was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and found out the tumor was not in her liver, but on her adrenal gland.   

Thankfully, Gwen’s cancer is treatable, but it will take time.  Gwen is holding up her end of the bargain by staying positive and fighting, but she needs our help!  Jennifer Mele of The Pampered Chef is hosting an online fundraiser for Gwen and her family.  For more information on donating please visit their Facebook Page.

For more information on Gwen and her journey, you can visit her Mother’s journal on Caring Bridge.org. 

Thank You For Your Support!!

Call Mr. Plow!

So, last week I was given a snap shot from Valerie with a notice she received from Howell Township:

I wish I had posted this earlier in the week!  Digging my RAV4 out from under the snow was not pleasant, and neither was shoveling the driveway, sidewalk, walkway, and parts of the street.  If anyone out there is interested in helping out during snow events (aka - Polar Vortexes From Antarctica), please give the number a call, or fill out the application here.  I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this extremely chilly winter!  Take care and I'll keep you all posted on anything Howell :)  

HOWELL IS THE NEW AMERICAN IDOL

For any American Idol fans out there how amazing was it to see one of our own auditioning in front of the judges?  And not only audition, but get a Hollywood Ticket!!  That's right people, Trending Howell is giving a very special Shout Out and CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Stephanie Hanvey for wowing the judges last night on FOX's American Idol.  They all agreed she has "something," that made them want to see more of her throughout the competition.  

To Stephanie, from all of us back home in Howell - YOU GO GIRL!!!  

For anyone who did not get a chance to see Stephanie perform last night here's your chance:

Good Luck in the competition Ms. Hanvey!  We're all supporting you!!! 

Tree Removal

HOT OFF THE PRESSES HOWELL!!

Since most of you took this past weekend (and snow day!) to take down the decorations, cut up the cardboard boxes, and kick that tree to the curb; you should know what the township wants you to do with that Douglas Fur formally known as Your Christmas Tree.

For those of you who don't mind waiting (or have yet to take it down) the Tree Collection starts next Monday January 13th.  You need to have the tree out on the curb the evening of the 12th.

However, if you're not one to wait around for a week, you can dispose of the tree yourself at the Howell Recycling Center between 7:30am and 3:30pm seven days a week.

Click Here to visit Patch.com for the full article.  

New Year and Hungry Turtles!

HAPPY NEW YEAR HOWELL!!

I hope you all had a fabulous Holiday Season, and have fun/safe evenings planned for tomorrow night :) 

If you're looking for a fun activity this weekend to kick off 2014, how about a day trip to the Reservoir to feed the turtles?

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is hosting a chance to feed the turtles at 1pm on January 4th and 5th.  Bring the family (or a fun start to a first date!) and learn all about our reptile friends and the environment they live in.  For more information please contact the Environmental Center:

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
331 Georgia Tavern Rd
Howell, New Jersey 07731

Phone: 732-751-9453

This event is Free and fun for everyone :) - Parents, please remember that your kids should not adopt any wild turtles while on this outing, or else this might happen:

Have a very happy New Year Howell!  If you do go and feed the turtles please take pictures and comment on your experience :) 

  

Let It Snow!

Hello Friends and Welcome To Trending Howell!

The Team at Home Shoppe Consulting thought it would be a great idea to give the Howell Community a place to read about town highlights, events, and other activities.  Feel free to comment and join in on the conversation!

Today's Topic:  LET IT SNOW!

With snowstorms developing every other day take advantage of this chilly opportunity to appear in the Howell Township Newsletter with the Build-A-Snowman event.  Click here to download the official flyer with rules and entry directions.  Why not make the most out of winter by crafting a piece of snowy art with the kids!    

Remember though, keep the snow outside in the cold where it belongs.  The Weather Channel offers great tips for keeping your home safe and warm.  The article tells you how to prevent damage from winter weather, and how you can protect your water pipes from freezing and breaking.     

We wish you all a very happy and safe Holiday Season!  Post pictures of your snowmen (or snowwomen!), leave comments of your own home winterizing remedies, and check out the Home Shoppe Consulting blog for more information on real estate, listings, and other Howell Happenings. 

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