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Council awards contract for Pondview work By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

ong-awaited improvements to Pondview Drive will be completed following the awarding of a contract to a Monmouth County firm by the Allentown Borough Council. During a meeting on Oct. 13, council members awarded a construction contract for the Pondview Drive improvement project to Earle Asphalt Company, Wall Township. According to a resolution, Allentown’s borough engineer received four bids for the project on Sept. 18. The low bid was submitted by Earle Asphalt Company in an amount not to exceed $226,513, which is about $50,000 (18%) below the engineer’s estimate. The project is being funded by a New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) Municipal Aid grant in the amount of $225,000, according to the resolution. Municipal officials said the borough engineer “has reviewed the bid submitted, all conditions set forth in the bid proposal have been satisfied, the contractor is not on the current list of debarred contractors, the contractor has worked with the borough in the past, and their work was found to be responsive, efficient and experienced.” Council President Rob Strovinsky previously told the Examiner the improvements on Pondview Drive will include the replacement of damaged curbs and sidewalks, the replacement of inlet castings and repaving the entire road. He said only the damaged sections of curbs and sidewalks will be replaced. The contract was awarded to the Earle Asphalt Company subject to a review by the borough attorney and approval of the DOT. In other business, council members said work on improvements to Allentown’s waste water treatment plan remains on schedule as they authorized payment No. 7 to Pact Two, LLC, the firm that is (Continued on page 5)

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Allentown High School kicker Neil DeFelice works on his form during practice on Oct. 22. For more about the Redbirds’ 2020 football season, see Sports, page 10.

Monmouth Civic Chorus announces new season

rtistic Director Ryan James Brandau will lead the award winning Monmouth Civic Chorus in a season of reimagined performances and choral experiences, beginning with a multimedia version of the chorus’s annual holiday concert. To kick off the season, the chorus will premiere “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m., according to a press release. In the tradition of the chorus’ traditional performances at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, but this year to be held online, Brandau intertwines his original settings of holiday favorites with traditional carols, poetry, and more, from

“Silent Night” to “Auld Lang Syne,” according to the press release. Rehearsals for the program take place weekly via Zoom, with dozens of singers tuning in from home, learning and adapting as they go. The virtual performance will include audio and video tracks recorded individually and edited together into a seamless whole. The chorus will offer a second virtual performance in March, with further details of the season to be released as soon as changing conditions permit, according to the press release. From time to time throughout the season, patrons will have the opportunity to join the chorus behind the scenes for sing-

alongs of larger works such as Brahms’ “A German Requiem,” Bach’s “Mass in B minor” and Handel’s “Messiah.” “To be sure, this season presents unique challenges for choral singing,” Brandau said. “But we are ﬁnding it also presents unique opportunities to hone and expand our skills, to strengthen our community, and most importantly, to persist in bringing some measure of joy to the world when joy is needed most.” The chorus will offer “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” free of charge. To help defray ongoing expenses, the chorus welcomes tax deductible donations at wwww.monmouthcivicchorus.org

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‘Joker’ turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from home By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

t may not be impossible to spot one of your favorite Tenderloins in the greater Princeton area. James S. “Murr” Murray, one of the stars of “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” on truTV, moved to Princeton last fall with his fiancee. “[We’re] absolutely loving it,” Murr said. “My fiancée and I are huge fans of Witherspoon Grill. If it were up to us, we would be there every night. “Having lived in New York City my entire life, it’s been wonderful to get out, finally breathe fresh air, and hike and kayak in the area. “Staten Island was a great place to grow up – and that’s where I met my fellow Impractical Jokers – but Princeton is a great place to create our new life together and one day raise kids together.” Although Murr is best known for his comedic acts and stunts on the popular truTV practical joke show, he said he got his degree in writing from Georgetown University and always dreamed of becoming an author one day. “The success of ‘Impractical Jokers’ finally gave me the chance to start my alternate career as a novelist. Writing and improvisation are equally difficult, surprising and rewarding. But both represent my personality equally well. It’s all about affecting people in a fun, positive way through creativity of all kinds,” he said. Murr said he grew up reading and watching thrillers, “so it was kind of a natural progression for my writing to spring from that early interest.” He said he enjoys “The Meg” by Steve Alten, “The Andromeda Strain” by Michael Crichton, and is a personal fan of R.L. Stine and Brad Meltzer. They always say, “Write what you know” Murr said about delving into a career in horror writing. His newest thriller, “Don’t Move,” was released on Oct. 20 – after being written from his home in Princeton. He also recorded the audiobook from there.

Megan Forrester has barely survived the unthinkable. Six months ago, she witnessed a horrific accident that killed her husband and son, and lives with the guilt of knowing she could have done more to save them. Now, Megan hopes to mend the pieces of her broken spirit by attending a local church group’s annual camping trip. But the church group members — riddled with dark secrets of their own — make a catastrophic navigational mistake, leaving them stranded in an untouched canyon in the West Virginian national forest. Isolated from any chance of help or rescue, Megan and the others quickly realize why this side of the canyon has never been surveyed by mankind: it’s home to a terrifying prehistoric arachnid that patiently stalks its prey through even the slightest movement or vibration in the forest. And it’s desperate for a meal. Grief-stricken and haunted by her tragic loss, Megan now faces her ultimate test of endurance. Can she outwit a bloodthirsty creature hellbent on ensuring that no one gets out alive? When a single wrong turn can mean

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death, she only has one option: DON’T MOVE. “I’m lucky enough to work with a wonderfully charming and British co-author named Darren Wearmouth. We also happen to be very close friends so we’re constantly calling each other to talk about our favorite scary movies or whatever we’ve watched that week,” Murr said. “Both of our imaginations can run pretty wild, so we’ll start kicking around a few ideas. ‘Don’t Move’ was born out of one of those. It took us three months to write the entire book, which is a testament to just how well we work together. “Our earlier series, the ‘Awakened’ trilogy, is a much larger world of characters and combines hordes of bloodthirsty monsters and evil international conspiracies. ‘Don’t Move’ is one contained story. It’s much more like a classic, old school 1980s

slasher movie. It’s all action and tension. “And coming next year is another thriller – written right here in Princeton as well – called ‘The Stowaway,’ ” Murr said. His advice for anyone pursuing a career in writing or publishing, or comedy or acting, starts with: Never quit. “When the guys and I were first starting out, trying to get the show off the ground, the first network executive we met with said we weren’t ready for TV. “The next executive we met with told us were too old for TV, meaning we must have missed that sweet spot when we were absolutely perfect for TV. “Ten years later, we’re still going. The point is, don’t let anyone else limit or define your success. Always keep doing the things you love and one day, it will pay off,” Murr said. Through the challenge that is the COVID-19 pandemic, Murr said he is trying to cope as best as possible. “Well, just like everyone else, it’s been tough adjusting to this new world. We’ve found some comfort in raising money for charities and frontline workers who are out there keeping people healthy. Melyssa and I are lucky that we’ve had all this extra time for planning our wedding! “As for the Jokers, we’ve been filming a new TV show from home called ‘Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party.’ And we finally went back to work filming ‘Impractical Jokers’ as well. Thankfully, because I missed my friends dearly,” he said. Murray is a writer, executive producer and actor, best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers along with his comedy troupe, The Tenderloins. He has worked as the senior vice president of development for NorthSouth Productions for over a decade and is the owner of Impractical Productions, LLC. He recently starred in “Impractical Jokers: The Movie,” and also appears alongside the rest of The Tenderloins, and Jameela Jamil, in the television series “The Misery Index” on TBS. Follow Murr on Twitter, https://twitter. com/jamessmurray or on Instagram, www. instagram.com/therealmurr/

DATEBOOK • The Monmouth Civic Chorus will present a virtual performance of “Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours” at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. This is a free event. Email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line “Joy to the World” to

register. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser. • Embroiderers’ Guild of America – Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teach-

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Struggle For Justice By Paul Hall

n 1968, the Democratic Party brought its national convention to Chicago. With the country in the middle of the Vietnam War, the city quickly became ground zero for the fight to get our troops home. Every group that was fighting to that end, and some that had their own issues, converged on the Windy City and Mayor Richard Daley was having none of it. The protests in Chicago resulted in a historic trial for the individuals who the government looked to make an example of. This story is here in The Trial of the Chicago 7, now on Netflix. It is not new for groups to protest or demonstrate for or against a variety of issues at political conventions. For the 1968 convention, the hot button issues were Vietnam and the American involvement in the war. Groups from coast to coast came to Chicago to participate in what

were expected to be peaceful protests. The result was much different and the government needed to make an example. The story in this film is brought together by acclaimed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who is also directing this Trial based on the incidents surrounding the actual events that took place. It’s a film that feels incredibly relevant to today’s political climate. Sorkin is gifted with an extremely talented cast to take on the variety of roles that inhabited the case, from Eddie Redmayne as Tom Hayden to Sacha Baron Cohen, who gives an incredibly nuanced performance as Abbie Hoffman. Redmayne and Cohen embody the movements that they are representing in the film, featuring two very different approaches with similar goals that appreciate the varied efforts of all of the defendants. It is Sorkin’s snappy dialogue as the trial takes center stage that moves the film

forward. From the outrageous rulings of Judge Julius Hoffmann (Frank Langella) to attorney William Kunstler (Mark Rylance) standing up against his honor, Sorkin allows these talented folks to shine at what they do best and they carry the ﬁlm with their screen time. I loved the cast and liked the dialogue for the most part. Although I felt the timeline as things came together could have been handled a bit differently, there is this scary relevance to today and our climate. Although the events of The Trial of the Chicago 7 are ripped from our collective past, narratives remain eerily similar today and lead one to hope that we have learned from these experiences. Sorkin is masterful at courtroom sequences, although his best sequence in the

ﬁlm comes outside the courtroom with an intense dialogue exchange that brings Redmayne’s Hayden back to reality and teaches Cohen’s Hoffman just what his colleague is made of at his core. The Trial of the Chicago 7 passes my test, and the verdict is one of the better ﬁlms that 2020 has seen to this point. It is a formidable addition to our current cinematic landscape and a welcome addition to some worthy actors’ resumés. Paul’s Grade: B+ The Trial of the Chicago 7 Rated R Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Frank Langella, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Rylance Director: Aaron Sorkin

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Council awards contract for Pondview work (Continued from page 1)

undertaking the work at the facility on Breza Road. The company’s latest invoice covers work completed through Oct. 2 for electrical demolition and installation at the control building, electrical work and materials for the I-FAS tank, electrical work at the sludge tank, electrical work at the filter building and demolition and concrete castings at the clarifier screens, according to a resolution. Payment No. 7 was authorized in an amount not to exceed $244,240. “The waste water treatement plant project is on time and on budget,” Mayor Thomas Fritts said. “We monitor it every day and we will continue to do so.” Finally, the council members passed a resolution which renews Allentown’s municipal court shared service agreement with Upper Freehold Township for 2021. According to a resolution, officials in Allentown and Upper Freehold Township executed a shared service agreement in 2017 for municipal court shared service expenses. That agreement will expire on Dec. 31. Fritts said the shared service agreement has worked well for Allentown since it was initiated four years ago. “I want to thank Upper Freehold. This agreement has saved us thousands of dollars and we hope to continue it,” the mayor said. Fritts asked the council members to reauthorize the agreement for 2021, which they subsequently voted to do. The municipal court sessions are conducted in Upper Freehold.

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Millstone officials revise fee schedule for development applications By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

MILLSTONE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Municipal ofďŹ cials have adopted an ordinance that revises the fees that are charged for development applications in Millstone Township. The ordinance was adopted by the Township Committee during a recent meeting. The ordinance was ďŹ led with the Planning Board, which hears development applications that are found by administrative ofďŹ cials to conform to permitted uses in

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from $350 to $500; minor subdivisions, use variances and conditional uses from $750 to $1,000; and ďŹ nal major subdivisions, ďŹ nal major site plans and general development plans and municipal agreement reviews from $500 to $1,000. Further increases in the application fees include residential preliminary major site plans from $1,000 to $2,500; non-residential preliminary major site plans from $1,000 to $1,500 and $50 per acre, with 0.05 cents per square foot for the proposed building area (not to exceed $5,000); inhouse administrative site plan review from $250 to $500; hardship or bulk variances from $350 to $500 each; variances for frontage on unimproved streets before the zoning board from $350 to $1,000; extension requests for hardship/bulk variances from $250 to $350; and tax map revision fees from $150 for the lot and $25 per unit

to $200 for the lot and $50 per unit. In escrow amount, the ordinance will increase minor subdivisions from $3,500 to $5,000; minor site plan approval from $3,000 to $5,000; in-house administrative site plan review from $2,000 to $2,500; appeals of decisions by administrative ofďŹ cials to the zoning board, interpretations of the land use and development regulations or zoning map by the zoning board and extension of time requests for use variances from $1,500 to $2,000; variances for frontage on unimproved streets before the zoning board from $1,000 to $1,500; and extension of time requests for hardship/ bulk variances from $500 to $1,000. The ordinance removes the $300 additional cost per lot/unit from the $8,000 escrow amount for residential preliminary major site plans, making the new escrow amount $8,000.

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Amendment to Millstone code paves way for EMS operation By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer

MILLSTONE – As part of a shared services agreement between Millstone Township and the Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners to implement a municipally funded emergency medical services (EMS) operation, the Township Committee has amended the local fire district ordinance to create a new section for the service. Committee members took action to account for the EMS operation being provided by the fire district. The new EMS section of the ordinance establishes the purpose of the operation, transfers the operation’s authority to the fire district and acknowledges the shared services agreement that established the municipally funded EMS. The Millstone Township Fire District operates the Millstone Township Fire Company. Fire commissioners elected by members of the public are in charge of the fire district. In June, municipal officials revealed their plan for an EMS operation that would be funded by the municipality. They said

NEWS BRIEFS In the spirit of the season, Center Players Dessert Theater will continue its online programming with readings of scary stories by Edgar Allan Poe, streaming Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., and rebroadcast on Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. This free storytelling event is appropriate for ages 10 and up and will feature some of Poe’s most famous works, including “The Raven,” “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Masque of Red Death,” according to a press release. “This is a wonderful opportunity to have these classic stories brought to life in the comfort of your own home,” Artistic Director Bernice Garﬁeld-Szita said. Registration via email is required to access this event. Oct. 30 performance: https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ENKkbCEcTgGsUqhU4mdlkQ Nov. 1 performance: https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CvJGZDvASd-4FO4STcq5RA Registration information can also be found at www.centerplayers.org. While the event is free, donations are appreciated and accepted on the website as well. Letters to the editor may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. All submissions may be edited for length, content and grammar.

$260,000 had been allocated for the service in the 2020 budget. Municipal ofﬁcials said they needed a plan to provide residents with timely and affordable emergency medical services. Millstone Township had an estimated population of 10,400 residents in 2019. “Once performed on a volunteer basis (by a local ﬁrst aid squad), EMS now needs to be funded by the municipality to ensure our citizens are receiving the care and attention they need, when they need it most,” Business Administrator Kevin Abernethy

previously explained. “An outsourced service was being used to perform the (EMS) service in 2019. (That service) has increased prices to a point where the municipality cannot afford to continue with the contract and, more importantly, the service provided to citizens was lacking in timeliness and quality of service. “We were paying about $9,000 a month and the provider collected the billable (services). The (provider) proposed to increase the fee to $44,000 a month and obviously,

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Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis Saves Lives By Rachel P. Dultz, M.D., F.A.C.S. During their lifetime, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, and 1 in 39 will die from the disease. However, most women can survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early. In fact, there are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today, according to the American Cancer Society. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to ďŹ nd breast cancer early. Non-urgent care at the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Breast Health

Center was temporarily postponed several months ago due to COVID-19. Routine screenings and diagnostic mammograms have resumed, with extensive protocols in place to help ensure patient safety at this time. Understanding the Risks Although many women who develop breast cancer have no risk factors, there are certain factors that increase your chances of developing the disease. Further, incidents of breast cancer increase with age. Other risk factors include: â&#x20AC;˘ A history of breast conditions or prior breast cancer diagnosis â&#x20AC;˘ A family history of breast cancer, par-

ticularly at a young age â&#x20AC;˘ Beginning menstruation at an early age â&#x20AC;˘ Entering menopause at a later age â&#x20AC;˘ Having a child late in life or never being pregnant â&#x20AC;˘ Undergoing post-menopausal hormone therapy Screening Recommendations When women should begin regular mammograms and how often they should have them is a complex issue. Recommendations for how early mammograms should begin and how frequently you should be screened depend on your personal and family history as well as your age.

The American College of Radiology, for one, recommends a screening mammography every year for women who are at average risk for breast cancer beginning at age 40. In general, it is thought that screening should continue annually as long as a woman is in good health, regardless of age. It is important, however, to talk with your doctor about screening and what is appropriate for you. For screening purposes, a woman is considered to be at average risk if she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a personal history of breast cancer, a strong family history of breast cancer, or a genetic mutation known to

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increase risk of breast cancer (such as in a BRCA gene), and has not had chest radiation therapy before the age of 30. Watch for These Signs Seek medical advice if you notice any of the following signs, even if you recently had a mammogram: • A lump or thickening in the breast that feels different than surrounding tissue • Changes in the shape, size or appearance of the breast • Changes in the skin over the breast, such as dimpling • Peeling or ﬂaking of the skin around the nipple • A newly inverted nipple

Designated Center of Excellence Between ﬁve and 10 percent of breast cancer cases are based on genetic mutations, and genetic testing, counseling and risk assessment are available at the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Breast Health Center through the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey LIFE Center. The Breast Health Center is designated a Breast Health Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and holds a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The Breast Health Center offers 3D mammography services, as well as ultrasound guided and stereotactic breast biopsy. In addition to this cutting-edge tech-

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Redbirds gridders playing role of road warriors in 2020 By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

ALLENTOWN – Control what you can control. That has been the message Allentown High School football coach Andrew Lachenmayer has been preaching to his players this fall. The Redbirds (1-3) are experiencing a football season unlike any other as they deal with the protocols necessary to play during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and having to play all of their games on the road while a synthetic turf field is being installed at the Allentown High School football stadium. Being road warriors week in and week out is difficult, Lachenmayer said, but the second-year coach said his players are taking on the challenge and are just happy to have the chance to play football this year. “We are very grateful to have some sort of normalcy with having a football season,” he said. “The players understand the seriousness of what is going on and they understand what has to be done to have a season. They are all on board.” Allentown is led by four-year starting quarterback Dan Merkel, who added another milestone to his career on Oct. 16 against Notre Dame High School of Lawrenceville. Needing 57 yards to become the alltime passing yardage leader in the history of the Colonial Valley Conference, Merkel threw for 169 yards to break the mark of 5,048 yards set by West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South’s Connor Farrell. Merkel ended the game with 5,161 career passing yards. After Merkel broke the record during the game, Lachenmayer congratulated his quarterback on the sideline. The competitor and team player Merkel is showed when he was more concerned about what the Redbirds had to do to beat Notre Dame than bask in his accomplishment. Merkel threw for three touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown in Allentown’s 4534 loss to Notre Dame. In addition to passing for 169 yards, Merkel rushed for 221 yards. After having time to reflect on his accomplishment, Merkel said the passing record is a “cool thing” to have, but he said his main focus is trying to help Allentown win.

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Allentown High School senior quarterback Dan Merkel throws a pass during practice on Oct. 22. Merkel set a Colonial Valley Conference record for career passing yardage during the Redbirds’ game against Notre Dame High School of Lawrenceville on Oct. 16.

The senior credited his passing record to the hard work all of his teammates have put in on the ﬁeld during his career and said there would be no record without their help. “I couldn’t have done any of this without my offensive line and the great receivers I have had,” Merkel said. “It’s a team effort. It’s not just me who got the record, it was everyone I have played with throughout the years.” Through three games, Merkel had thrown ﬁve touchdown passes, amassed 530 passing yards, 353 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Senior Ramsey Ben Flah helped Merkel become the conference’s all-time passing yardage leader with a 19-yard catch in the ﬁrst quarter against Notre Dame. Ben Flah, who has played football with Merkel since they were in seventh grade, was happy to help Merkel break the record and said he is proud of his quarterback. Through three games, Ben Flah had eight catches for 156 yards and a touchdown. The quarterback and wide receiver duo are the leaders of a young and inexperienced squad. After helping the Redbirds reach the state playoffs during the last

three seasons, the two seniors have taken on leadership roles in 2020 to help bring along the younger players. Junior Jake Raff has stepped up into a bigger role this season at wide receiver and had 10 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns through three games. Senior Claudius Mbachu has also seized the opportunity with more playing time at wide receiver. He had six catches for 74 yards through three games. Newcomer C.J. Hackett caught a touchdown pass and rushed for a touchdown, while freshman Daniel Cruz rushed for 183 yards through through the squad’s first three games. In the trenches, three-year starter senior Adian Benjamin anchors an offensive line that features sophomore Luke Cox and juniors Mike Kulpa, Jake Diblasio and Jake Mangrella. Ben Flah and senior Nick DeFelice are the leaders of the Allentown defense, both lining up in the secondary. DeFelice is also the team’s placekicker. Juniors Jake Searing and A.J. Blitz return experience at linebacker. “We are trying to keep the intensity up from the previous years and keep the attitude of Allentown going,” Ben Flah said. On Oct. 23, the Redbirds scored their first victory of the 2020 season as they defeated Lawrence High School, 28-14. Merkel threw for 202 yards and rushed for two touchdowns. Cruz rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. After seeing other high school football programs being shut down because of the coronavirus, Allentown’s players are doing everything they can to remain healthy and to stay on the field. “We want to be as careful as possible in order to stay out there each week to let the seniors get one last chance on the field and to let the younger players get experience at the varsity level,” Merkel said. “We are thankful for every second we are on the field together. We have a lot of talent. A lot of plays have been one key block or one key tackle away from having a really good play. We just have to put it together for one good game and keep doing that each week and we will start winning some games,” the Redbirds’ quarterback said prior to the team’s victory over Lawrence.

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Legendary harness racing driver Kelly passes at age 85 By MARK ROSMAN Managing Editor

arold Kelly, 85, a harness racing driver who was a fixture at Freehold Raceway for a half-century, died on Oct. 19. According to an obituary posted online by the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold Borough, Kelly was raised on a farm in western Pennsylvania and always had a passion for horses. Kelly began his professional driving career in 1951, with his first drive coming at the age of 16 on a small track in Ohio. He raced at tracks in western Pennsylvania and in Ohio before moving to New Jersey in 1955. During a career that spanned more than 60 years as a driver and trainer, Kelly worked with many of the sport’s finest drivers and horsemen, including Stanley Dancer and Joe Holloway. Kelly had the opportunity to drive many outstanding horses during his career, including his all-time favorite, State Time, who raced for 13 years, winning 24 races while banking $216,914 in purses. Kelly also trained State Time. Among his many achievements, Kelly was inducted into the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. According to information posted on harnessracing.com, Kelly drove more than 4,500 winners with $19.3 million in purses in his career. Kelly was at or near the top of the drivers’ standings at Freehold Raceway from the mid-1950s through the mid-1990s. He won his first of several driving titles at the venerable harness track in 1960. Kelly’s best season for winners was 1987 when he collected 292. His best year for earnings came in 1988 when he drove horses that won $1.96 million, according to harnessracing.com Kelly’s best streak came in the late 1980s when Dancer asked him to drive for his stable. The duo combined to win several

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rich and prestigious races, including the $863,250 Sweetheart ﬁnal with Concertina at the Meadowlands in 1988. “I’ve driven a lot of nice horses over the years, but the best one would have to be Concertina,” Kelly said in a story that was published by the U.S. Trotting Association in 2002, according to harnessracing.com “I have a lot of people to thank, so many who have helped me along the way, but Stanley (Dancer) is the one who gave me my biggest break. For a few years he let

me drive all of his best horses.” In addition to the Sweetheart ﬁnal, some of the major races Kelly won were the Hambletonian Oaks, the Lady Suffolk, the Lou Babic Memorial and the Molly Pitcher. Kelly retired from driving in 2002 and Freehold Raceway, his home track for almost 50 years, honored him with Harold Kelly Day. In his later years he worked for Holloway, a Hall of Fame trainer. Kelly is survived by his daughters Lin-

da (Tom) Moyer and Deborah (Jeff) Tillia; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Paul “Art” Wells; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Susan Mason, who died in 2014. A private graveside service was held on Oct. 23 in Chambersburg, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association, Attn: Chaplain Lee Alphen, 157 N. Main St., Salem, NH 03079.

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Linda Blair From Possession To Philanthropy By Taylor Neumann, ReMIND Magazine

inda Blair was born Jan. 22, 1959, in St. Louis. Blair began appearing in commercials at age 5. She continued to do commercials despite developing a love for horses and a desire to grow up and be a veterinarian. By the time she was 12, she had appeared on the soap opera Hidden Faces (1968-69) as well as the ﬁlms The Way We Live Now (1970) and The Sporting Club (1971). Blair told her mother she was ready to retire from child acting to focus on her animal dreams; however, her mother told her she had a few jobs to ﬁnish before

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that could happen. One of those jobs was the movie The Exorcist (1973), where Blair played possessed child Regan. The film was a huge success internationally, earning Blair a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination. Many people couldn’t separate the actress from the character, causing some to be terrified of her or ask inappropriate questions about death, Catholicism and God. Blair also received death threats. Her next role was in the controversial TV movie Born Innocent (1974), where she played a sexually abused runaway teenager opposite Kim Hunter. Blair followed this up with another dramatic role in Sarah T. — Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975), and starred in Sweet Hostage (1975) with Martin Sheen and Victory at Entebbe (1976) with Elizabeth Taylor and Anthony Hopkins. Blair again took up the mantle of Regan in the Exorcist sequel Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), which failed at the box office and, at the time, was the most expensive picture ever made by Warner Bros. Studios. It was also around this time that Blair, then 18, was arrested for drug possession. After making the

film, Blair took a year off from acting to compete with her first love, horses, on the equestrian circuit. But it was in 1979 when Blair’s career took another turn, this time into sex symbol territory. She starred in the musical drama Roller Boogie and followed that with a number of low-budget films including Hell Night (1981), Chained Heat (1983) and Savage Streets (1984). In 1997, she again decided to try something new with her career, pivoting to Broadway to play Rizzo in a revival of Grease. She also hosted Scariest Places on Earth on FOX Family from 2000-06 and guest-starred on a 2006 episode of Supernatural. Her personal life had just as much variety as her acting life: She dated singer Rick Springfield at age 15 and later had relationships with Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes, Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw, actor Wings Hauser and musician Rick James, who wrote his song “Cold Blooded” about her. Today, Blair has returned to her animal-loving roots and is active in her own foundation, the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation, which rescues abandoned and abused animals.

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Monmouth Park shows increases in handle as season concludes OCEANPORT – Monmouth Park showed increases in both the daily transmission of its signal and in total average handle compared to 2019 while also avoiding any cases of COVID-19 during the combined 44-day meet that concluded on Oct. 24. Monmouth Park’s average daily simulcast handle increased 27.09% to $3,604,413 daily compared to $2,836,148 in 2019. The overall average handle was up 20.81% to $3,807,082 daily compared to $3,151,201 in 2019, according to a press release. “We are so grateful to everyone for supporting this extraordinary meet and, more speciﬁcally, the Governor’s Ofﬁce and the New Jersey Racing Commission for allowing us the ability not only to race, but to do so with fans,” said Dennis Drazin, chairman and CEO of Darby Development

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weather. The Meadowlands at Monmouth Park meet in October provided an additional eight days of racing after one was canceled to weather as well. The 2019 racing season was 68 days, according to the press release. The track operated with attendance restrictions throughout the 2020 season under COVID-19 guidelines. Opening day was delayed from its original starting date of May 2 to July 3 due to the coronavirus, with the racing calendar reduced from 56 days to 37 as a result. During the abbreviated Meadowlands at Monmouth Park meet, Jose Ferrer was the leading rider with 11 winners over the eight live racing cards. Wayne Potts topped the trainer standings with seven winners. Trainer Kelly Breen, who captured his third Monmouth Park training title during the summer meet, ended the New Jersey racing season with a ﬂourish by winning

three races on the ﬁnal day’s 11-race card, including two of the three Jersey bred stakes races. Breen trainee Stay Smart, a daughter of Smart N Classy, won the $75,000 Smart N Classy Handicap, while stablemate Royal Urn upset heavily favored Golden Brown to capture the $75,000 Dan Horn Handicap. Long-time New Jersey breeder and owner John Bowers bred and owns both winners. Lil Miss Moppet ran her winning streak to four and improved to 4-for-4 at Monmouth Park with an easy victory in the $75,000 Pinot Grigio Stakes. Peter Miller trains the 4-year-old ﬁlly. She was one of three winners on the day for jockey Joe Bravo. Thoroughbred racing is set to return to New Jersey next spring, according to the press release.

Podium Girl equals track mark FREEHOLD – History was made at Freehold Raceway on Oct. 24 as Podium Girl wrapped up the New Jersey Sire Stakes – Standardbred Development Fund series with a bang. She won the final for 2-year-old pacing fillies in 1:54.3 for the mile, equaling the track record. Off an impressive win in the first leg of the series two weeks ago, Podium Girl was sent off as the 1/5 favorite in the field of eight, according to a press release. Driver George Brennan had Podium Girl in the pocket early on, off In High Cotton, but soon moved her to the front and got her to the lead at the half-mile. Podium Girl maintained a comfortable lead going by three-quarters, and pulled away in the stretch to win by three-and-a-half lengths.

Podium Girl’s win marks the third time a 2-year-old filly has paced in 1:54.3 at Freehold. The mark was first set by Darlin’s Delight, who won the Molly Pitcher on Aug. 20, 2005. It was equaled by I Kill Time while winning the NJSS-SDF final on Sept. 25, 2010. For Podium Girl, her win on Oct. 24 marks her fifth career win from 11 starts and pushes her career earnings past the $104,000 mark. Podium Girl is owned by Henderson Farms, Robert Mondillo and Barry Spak, and is trained by Chris Ryder. Live racing resumes at Freehold Raceway on Oct. 30 starting at 12:30 p.m., according to the press release.

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This winter go on a Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, discover Mommy & Me Yoga, and bundle up for an Evening Night Hike with the Monmouth County Park System. These are just some of the programs offered by the park system that will keep residents active throughout the season. Other offerings include Winter Beach Bonﬁre, Snow Moon Cross County Ski, and Whodunit? Mystery Writing. The park system’s Parks & Programs Guide contains a complete listing of upcoming arts and crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs planned for December, January and February. Copies of the winter issue of the Parks & Programs Guide will be available at most county parks and online (www.MonmouthCountyParks.com) beginning Oct. 30. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Nov. 4. Registration will be available online 24 hours a day; by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or by mail using the registration form found at the back of the Parks & Programs Guide. Items for the Business Briefs column may be sent to news@njexaminer.com

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Count Basie Center for the Arts unveils new venue The Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, has unveiled its second performance venue: The Vogel. The Basie Center’s directors announced The Vogel would begin hosting performances in mid-October. “The Vogel represents four years of imagining how a new performance space could complement our historic theater,” said Adam Philipson, president and CEO of the Count Basie Center for the Arts. The Vogel is named for area philanthropists Anne and Sheldon Vogel in recognition of their support of the Count Basie Center for the Arts, according to a press release. Sheldon Vogel, who worked for Atlantic Records, traveled the world and oversaw ﬁnances as the label signed artists such as Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Yes and the Manhattan Transfer, according to the press release. “We spent our summer producing safe, socially distanced concert events at Monmouth Park, which provided invaluable experience on how to approach live events properly,” Philipson said, with a nod to restrictions that have been in place during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “We have a set of procedures in place and we know that when patrons feel safe, they will attend live performances. That said, we will be hosting audiences of 150 or so at The Vogel beginning in mid-October,” he said. The Vogel is a nearly 20,000-squarefoot performance space and is part of the Basie’s expansion that was completed ear-

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NEWS BRIEFS The Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, has announced two exhibitions which will take place during the 2020-21 holiday season. The 42nd annual Juried Art Exhibition and the Member Miniatures show will be in the Main and Nilson galleries, respectively, from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3. An opening reception will be held from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 14. Reserve a space ahead of time at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/125176537393 This event is free and open to the public. The Monmouth Museum is open by appointment Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 732-224-1988. Tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, which will be presented entirely online from Nov. 8-22. This year’s festival features a curated slate of award-winning dramatic and documentary films from Israel, the United States and Germany that explore and illuminate Jewish history, culture and identity, according to a press release. The festival will feature discussions with filmmakers and special guests who will enrich and enhance the way the audience encounters the films. Tickets for individual films are $10. An all-access pass is available for $90. For ticket information, a speaker schedule and instructions about the new virtual format, visit BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu/film. Festival staff may be reached by email at rujff@sas.rutgers.edu

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