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onmouth County officials have announced the expansion of the county’s COVID-19 free testing program and provided COVID-19 updates. “Beginning on Dec. 8, the county will be operating mobile testing twice per week, specifically for healthcare workers and first responders,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said during a Dec. 2 press conference. “We are incredibly grateful to all of our front-line workers and all that they do to keep Monmouth County residents safe and healthy and we want to do whatever we can to support them. “The Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) will administer the tests and perform contact tracing for anyone who tests positive. MCHD will continue to operate the county’s COVID-19 testing for all county residents four days per week,” Arnone said. The mobile testing will be offered in four municipalities: Ocean Township, Manalapan, Middletown and Wall Township. The sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be 100 tests available at each site, according to a press release from the county. The times and locations for all COVID-19 testing sites will be posted on www.
visitmonmouth.com and on the county’s Facebook and Twitter pages. “This pandemic has affected all of us, but it has placed our first responders directly in harm’s way,” Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “They risk their lives every day as they respond to critical incidents to protect the residents of Monmouth County and we need to support them by providing expedited testing through the mobile Field Communications Unit. “This effort, led by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Monmouth County Health Department and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, will help ensure our first responders’ health and well-being and provide them with peace of mind as they work on the front lines,” Golden said. Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley provided an update on the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. “We could expect vaccinations to be shipped to New Jersey within the next three to four weeks,” Kiley said. “Vaccines will be distributed to hospitals first before local health departments and will be administered to healthcare and frontline workers before the general public. (Continued on page 8)
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Eatontown council election may be headed for recount By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
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recount is being sought in the race for two three-year terms on the Eatontown Borough Council. The two available terms in the Nov. 3 election were sought by Republicans James Corcoran and Mark Regan and Democrats Mariel Hufnagel and Danielle Jones. Regan was the only incumbent council member on the ballot. When the election results were certified by the Monmouth County Board of Elections on Nov. 20, Jones emerged as the top vote-getter with 3,250 votes and Regan received the second most votes, 3,228. Hufnagel received 3,218 votes and trailed Regan by 10 votes. Corcoran re-
ceived 3,105 votes, according to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office. On Nov. 19, the day before the election results were certified, Hufnagel filed a petition in New Jersey Superior Court seeking a recount and a recheck of the ballots that had been cast for the council seats. According to the petition, Hufnagel believes there was a mistake in the count of votes which could be the result of a miscount or a failure to count certain provisional ballots or other ballots that were cast. The petition states that 81 votes were rejected for various reasons. It is currently unknown whether additional provisional ballots or other ballots were submitted, but voided or not counted.
Through the petition, Hufnagel is seeking to have a manual recount and recheck of the ballots that were cast, as well as a manual count of the absentee/provisional ballots cast and rejected ballots. A response to the petition was submitted by the Monmouth County Board of Elections on Nov. 23. The board is requesting that if a recount is ordered, it occur after Dec. 11, the date by which the election audit must be completed. “The board must be focused on preparing and conducting the statutorily required election audit in accordance with the mandatory deadline,” the Board of Elections said in its response. “Thus, it is requested that the recount be ordered after the board has met the mandated deadline for the election audit.”
The board’s response also states that counting rejected ballots is relief outside of the scope of a recount petition. Citing statute, the board’s response asserts that a recount only requires a judge to order that one be made; challenging votes that were rejected is in the framework of an election contest that requires more involvement from the court. On the six-member Eatontown Borough Council, Republicans hold five seats and Democrats hold one seat. The mayor’s office is held by independent Anthony Talerico. Republicans took control of the previously all-Democratic governing body this year after a series of resignations from
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hen Soviet Union General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev issued an anti-alcohol campaign in the mid-1980s that entailed a soft prohibition and subsequently raised the price of vodka, wine and beer, the new legislation, which was similar to America’s liquor prohibition in 1920, ignited an era of bootlegging and hoarding of supplies. As individuals throughout the Soviet Union sought new ways to brew and distill liquor at home, one citizen, Oleg Pichenikin, developed a spirit recipe from split peas that became popular among his friends and colleagues. Nearly four decades later, Pichenikin’s grandsons are following in his footsteps. Bound by ancestral history and craftsmanship, twin brothers Aleks and Maks Zhdanov are honoring their grandfather’s legacy by bringing his split pea spirit, tied in with elements of Soviet prohibition culture and themes, to Keyport with a new distillery they plan to open this winter. The name of the business, 3BR, which stands for “Three Bottles or Riot,” draws influence from Gorbachev’s dry law which enforced a ration of two bottles of liquor per person right around the time Aleks’ and Maks’ parents were planning to get married in Russia. The new business at 7 Main St., Keyport, is expected to house a distillery production side and a tasting room which will feature cocktails and bottle sales. The distillery is also expected to house a distinctive production process which includes a centrifugal sifter to help work with the tricky split pea material, and a hydroponics setup to grow botanicals and garnishes for the bar. The business has been an enduring vision for the 27-year-old Zhdanov brothers. Aleks Zhdanov recalled that the idea was born in 2014 from an interest in brewing ginger beer in his dorm room at Rutgers University alongside brother Maks and roommate Robert Mattera. “We started to get into ginger beer during college and Rob would bring it back to the room, which started a craze for us to make our own,” Aleks Zhdanov said. “We bought a small home-brewing kit and used online instructions to make our own, but it tasted repulsive. It turned out so bad that we almost abandoned the idea of brewing for a year. We had no idea what we were doing.” Although the trio’s initial efforts in home-brewing proved to be futile, they revisited the idea about one year later.
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Left to right, Aleks Zhdanov, Yulia Kravchin, Maks Zhdanov, Robert Mattera and Will Proulx pose in their Soviet attire as they get set to open their new distillery in Keyport this winter.
“This time, with a bit more research, we started to have better and better results,” Aleks Zhdanov said. Revived with dexterity for crafting new recipes and ideas for spirits, Aleks said that right around the time he and his brother embarked on this skill, their mother Yuliana informed them of their grandfather’s history in producing homemade liquor. Having grown up in the aftermath of World War II, Pichenikin left school to join the workforce and grew up with limited resources, but he overcame those obstacles with his creativeness, the twins said. The brothers said that before he tried his hand at liquor, their grandfather built various items such as a machine that could tap a phone. They said he would listen in on government telecommunications as a hobby. Aleks Zhdanov said Pichenikin was eventually apprehended for that act, but instead of conviction, his ingenuity landed him a government position where he rose through the ranks to become a lead engineer responsible for building and maintaining elevators in confidential locations throughout the country. When the soft prohibition took effect under the Gorbachev regime, Pichenikin did not hesitate to put his skill for innovation to work. The Zhdanov brothers learned their grandfather used a recipe that had been handed down in the family based on split peas, resulting from their abundance during a time when other ingredients typically used for alcohol production, such as grain
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and sugar, were scarce. Surprised, yet impressed by the news of their grandfather’s roots in bootlegging, the brothers formed a business plan for a distillery centered around those stories to pay homage to him. “We found out our grandfather had this history,” Maks Zhdanov said. “The best part about this is being able to honor him. “We were never able to meet him because he passed away when we were really young. He was an amazing man and influenced a lot of people around him, so we thought this would be a great way to pay tribute to him and create our own family legacy with this business. “We are not in it to make a quick buck. We don’t want to make this place a quick cash grab in any way. Anything we do, it’s all specific to honoring our grandfather and that time period,” he said. Aleks Zhdanov said he spent years studying the craft of brewing and distillation and has earned certifications in the field. He will serve as 3BR’s head distiller. Maks Zhdanov, the chief financial officer, earned a double master’s degree in international business and finance prior to the distillery’s inception. He worked as a business analyst and as a senior financial analyst and said he learned how to run a company from a financial standpoint. As the idea gained traction, the brothers recruited several friends with different specializations, but all of whom were tied together by Rutgers University. This team included former college roommate and now botanicalist Robert Mattera; Chief
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Marketing Officer Yulia Kravchin; and Chief Production Officer Will Proulx. With assistance from family members, friends and multiple investors, the group raised the necessary capital to turn their vision into an attainable goal. As they head down the homestretch toward opening day, the 3BR team members said the business will be ready this winter for customers to enjoy a unique drinking experience, absorb some Soviet history and taste Pichenikin’s secret spirit in addition to vodka, gin and whiskey, all of which will be distilled in-house. “We want everyone coming in to be slapped in the face with the Soviet character,” Aleks Zhdanov said. “I want everyone to be amazed by it, but to realize some of the misconceptions they may have been led to believe about the Soviet Union. The country was viewed as an enemy during the Cold War through U.S. propaganda, but this is actually a fascinating time period with a cool history.” The operators are offering memberships that include certain perks. Maks Zhdanov said, “Supporting 3BR before we open in this way means a great deal to the team. I really believe the membership is worth it and it will only get better as we add more perks and ways to be part of our family.” For more information, send an email to info@3brdistillery.com or visit www.3brdistillery.com This article was submitted by Thomas Wiedmann. Real Estate.................................................... 14 Sports........................................................... 13
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Ballard, Zipprich elected to Red Bank governing body By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
RED BANK – Incumbent Democrats Michael Ballard and Ed Zipprich have been re-elected to serve new three-year terms on the Borough Council in Red Bank. According to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, Ballard received 3,820 votes and Zipprich received 3,791 votes. The results of the Nov. 3 election were certified by the county on Nov. 20. The two Democrats ran unopposed and will serve their new terms from Jan. 1, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2023. Democrats hold all six seats on the Borough Council. Ballard and Zipprich are joined on the council by Kathleen Horgan, Katherine Triggiano, Hazim Yassin and Erik Yngstrom. Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna is also a Democrat. Ballard, who is serving as council president in 2020, is concluding his first term on the governing body that began in 2018. A
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson, has announced that Abby Chava Stein, the author of “Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman,” will be speaking about herself and her book on Zoom on Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. “Becoming Eve” is the story of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish child who was born to become a rabbinic leader and instead became a woman. Stein, 28, is the first openly transgender woman who was raised Hasidic, according to a press release from the synagogue. This event, which is sponsored by Cultural Programming Committee, is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required for this program in order to receive the Zoom link. Register at the event page at cbirumson.org The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $25,000 grant to fund trap, neuter, return (TNR) efforts in local communities. This marks the second time the organization has received the grant, according to a press release. The MCSPCA thanked state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth) for his efforts and said Gopal recognizes the value of the
shelter’s community programs. Executive Director Ross Licitra said, “I am thrilled that our organization, with the help of Sen. Gopal, has forged this road in regard to the community cat issue. Government partnerships with animal welfare organizations like the MCSPCA are the right formula to effectively and humanely bring community cats under control. The public and the cats will benefit from such an alliance.”
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onmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced the first, second and third place winners of the county clerk’s 2020 High School Elections and Voting Video Contest. The contest’s theme related to the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right to vote, and to the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment which granted African American men the right to vote, according to a press release from Hanlon’s office. All Monmouth County high school students were encouraged to enter the contest by forming groups of no more than three to create an original video that emphasized the importance of this year’s historic milestones. Students were also invited to reflect on what having the right to vote means to them, while encouraging their peers to get out and vote on Election Day, according to
the press release. “The three winning videos took different visual and historical approaches to creatively encourage young people to exercise their right to vote,” Hanlon said. “I was extremely impressed by the students’ entries and commend them on a job well done.” The first place winner, Tienne Yu, a junior at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, received a $200 gift card prize for her entry. Under the direction of her teacher, Lynn Barrett, Tienne created an inspiring video explaining the history of the nation’s voting rights, while showing how to properly cast a mail-in ballot in Monmouth County. She also involved her classmates to encourage fellow young people to participate in the democratic process, according to the press release. In her video, Tienne said, “Not voting equates to silencing our own voices and suppressing the power we have been given. Voting is not only a right or privilege, but it
is an obligation we have to our country today, our country tomorrow, and our country the many days after that.” The second place winners, Meredith Farrington and Leighton Van Wagner, are seniors at Trinity Hall, Tinton Falls, and each received $75 gift card prizes. Under the direction of their teacher, Jennifer Havens, Meredith and Leighton created a video featuring a group of their friends to remind the younger generation how their votes can make a difference. While citing this year marking the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, Meredith and Leighton said, “as United States citizens, voting is the cornerstone of our Constitution … we cannot forget how lucky we are to have the right to vote, and [that] it is our civic duty to do so.” The third place winner is Natalina Leite, a junior at Saint John Vianney High School, Holmdel, who received a $100 gift card prize. Under the direction of her teacher,
Kylie Preston, Natalina’s video was comprised of hand-drawn and animated slides that provided an overview of the passage of the 15th Amendment and the 19th Amendment. In her video, Natalina said, “It is especially important for you to vote if you are young because you are voting for your future, and possibly your future children in America. I hope you … go vote, for yourself, your future, and to honor those who fought to get us here.” The three winning videos will be incorporated into the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office voter outreach campaigns, which includes Hanlon’s visits to high schools across the county and on the office’s social media platforms and websites, according to the press release. The three videos are available for viewing on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office YouTube channel and Facebook pages. Visit Facebook.com/MonmouthCountyClerk and click on the Videos tab.
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Vaccines are anticipated to be available to the general public in 2021.” MCHD has been officially listed as a vaccine provider by the New Jersey Department of Health. MCHD will continue to work with the county’s Office of Emergency Management to establish points of distribution for the vaccine and coordinate vaccine distribution with the state Department of Health. “Even though vaccine distribution is imminent, the health department continues to stress the importance of preventative actions the public can take, including social distancing, wearing face coverings and washing hands frequently,” Kiley said. “Public health officials also urge the public to answer the phone when a contact tracer calls. Contact tracing is a vital part of reducing the spread of COVID-19 throughout Monmouth County communities,” she said.
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Democratic council members led to Republicans winning five available seats in the 2019 municipal election.
Kiley reminded residents that the county is still offering assistance to residents who are experiencing financial hardship or are in need of mental health support. The Financial Recovery Warm Line can be reached by calling 732-683-8959 and the Mental Health Hotline is available at 732542-6422. Arnone concluded the press conference by providing an update on the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program. “Small businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $20,000 in grant money for COVID-19 expenses. To date, we have approved more than 2,300 applications and dispersed more than $20 million. “I strongly encourage all small businesses and nonprofits to take advantage of this as soon as possible. The CARES Act funding must be used by the end of this month and so there are only a few weeks to submit applications in time to process payments,” Arnone said. Representatives may apply at www.MonmouthCountyCares.com
If Jones and Regan are declared the winners, Republicans will hold a 4-2 majority on the council in 2021. If Jones and Hufnagel are declared the winners of the 2020 municipal election, there will be a 3-3 split on the council in 2021.
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hen it comes to hybrid technology in automobiles, Toyota, or its luxury division Lexus, are at the head of the class these days. For me, the Toyota Prius sets the gold standard for hybrid achievement. It is boldly designed, exciting to drive, energy efficient and miserly on gas. The trend these days is for the car manufacturers to make hybrid versions of their models more and more available. Peter Perrotta To that point, I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport crossover SUV for one week to see how this model measures up to what the Prius is offering. As far as efficiency goes, this compact SUV has it. The NX 300h is powered by 2.5 liter Atkinson cycle, four cylinder engine combined with a high torque electric motor. The unique transmission in this vehicle varies the power between the gas engine and the electric motor or combines both on an as-needed basis. The result is a combined 194 horsepower system. Moreover, regenerative braking changes the electric motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy of the wheels when the brake is applied, storing it in the nickel-metal hydride battery pack. When this vehicle is in the EV drive mode, under certain conditions, the NX 300h can run solely on the electric motor at lower speeds – below 25 mph. A hybrid system indicator and fuel consumption indicator located on a 4.2 inch screen help coach the driver to operate the vehicle as fuel efficiently as possible. The result of all this cutting edge hybrid technology is an amazingly efficient and eco-friendly SUV. The government’s EPA fuel consumption ratings for this NX 300h come in at an impressive 33 miles per gallon for highway driving, 30 mpg in city driving, netting an overall rating of 31 miles per gallon. The EPA estimates that this vehicle will cost a miserly $1,300 per year to operate as it only uses about 3.2 gallons of gas per
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every 100 miles driven. Personally, I found this NX 300h F sport an overall pleasure to drive. The hybrid operation is seamless and the gas engine/electric battery combination operates smoothly. However, when it comes to the ride and handling, I found an issue. At normal highway and around town speeds the NX 300h passes the test. It’s fairly nimble and easy to navigate through most daily driving situations. However, I found that at higher speeds – used more aggressively on the Turnpike or Interstate – to make an aggressive pass this vehicle loses its grip on the road a bit and gives the driver a bit of an uneasy feel. It feels a bit top heavy at higher speeds. If you compare just the ride of this NX 300h to the competitors in its group, it comes up a bit short in that category, but far superior in the hybrid technology offered. The BMW X1 or X2, for instance, or the Mercedes GLA or GLB, offer a sportier drive and feel to their compact crossover SUVs.
In the German vehicles I feel that a more secure command of the road is offered at higher speeds or while commandeering more aggressive driving maneuvers. The 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport I drove for a week has a base price of $46,810. There were no additional options added to this tester besides a $1,025 charge for destination and delivery, bringing the bottom line sticker price to $47,835. The F Sport black line special edition package my tester came equipped with as standard included: sport tuned suspension; heated steering wheel; front fog and cornering lamps; aluminum pedals; 18-inch F Sport wheels and more. The editors at Car and Driver gave the NX 300 high marks for its “chiseled styling, proper SUV seating and spacious interior.” I would have to agree. This vehicle is quite comfortable and spacious inside for a compact crossover SUV. For low points, the folks at Car and Driver dinged the NX 300 for its “fussy infotainment controller, middle-of-the-pack acceleration and aged styling”.
I am not sure I agree about the acceleration knock or the styling comment, but I most certainly do agree with the infotainment controller issue. On the center console, just below the gear shifter, sits a touch pad controller for all the infotainment functions in this vehicle. The touch pad is very sensitive and if you are trying to adjust different functions in this vehicle while you are driving, it can be a very frustrating task. New for 2021 for the NX 300h is blind spot monitoring and the rear cross traffic alert as standard features; an updated low profile wiper blade design; power folding automatic dimming reverse tilt mirrors; and an updated Mark Levinson amplifier for the sound system. Overall, this NX 300h F Sport makes for a quite impressive package, albeit not perfect.
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Create Your Future, Acknowledge Your Past By Paul Hall
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veryone has a story — where they grew up, the family and friends who shaped their life, and the experiences that were unique to themselves. Some run from the past, others embrace all they are about, while most people do a combination of both. But everyone has a history. Hillbilly Elegy tells one man’s history and the influence it had on shaping his life. As a child, J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso) longed for more of Kentucky country living. Having lived in Ohio for most of his life, he enjoyed his vacation time there, and it didn’t matter if he was ever really accepted among the others of the community. Acceptance plays a major part in J.D.’s story. As he progresses from Ohio State to Yale, he attempts to better himself and struggles with societal class conventions. It seems that he has to fight to fit in everywhere.
Even at an interview dinner for a prestigious summer position, he gets pulled back into his old life by his sister Lindsay (Haley Bennett). It seems his mom, Bev (Amy Adams), has relapsed and is in need of assistance. Lindsay is overwhelmed by her own life and needs the stability J.D. brings to help the family climb out of this mess. Despite Bev’s struggles, Lindsay and J.D. love their mother and have always done anything for her. As director Ron Howard tells J.D.’s story, we meet a boy who adores the women in his life in spite of past transgressions. He knows he is loved by his mom, sister and grandmother Mamaw (Glenn Close). Even his current girlfriend Usha (Freida Pinto) loves the man who is always giving of himself, but he struggles to be accepted by everyone else. He’s proud of who he’s become and he’s proud of his family. His experiences, no matter how foreign to some, are reality. A reality he has accepted. Hillbilly Elegy is a tough watch. It’s a slice-of-life film that isn’t pleasant for many individuals. Yet, Elegy is reality for so many others. Close is unrecognizable as Mamaw and delivers in a role that differs from her career to this point. Adams breaks your heart as the mother who delivers love and disgust in a snap. Much of the awards chatter will land with Adams and Close and their performances, but I found myself drawn to Basso and Bennett as kids who are trying to do the best by their mom in spite of the past. They portray survivors, and their story is not clean and easy with never a problem or challenge to overcome. They don’t want to leave their past behind, but
they do want to rise above for the future. In writing about this film and viewing it a second time, I like it more than I did after the first go-around. This “day in the life” film isn’t filled with glitz and glimmer; it’s tough to relive, tough to stomach and tough for many to understand. Not everyone arrives at the same conclusion from taking an identical path. Our journeys are as varied as we are, our stories have good and bad alike, and our lives are always moving, whether we like it or not. Take your walk, experience your life and grow. Use your gifts to create your future as J.D. did, but don’t forget to acknowledge your past. Paul’s Grade: B Hillbilly Elegy Rated R Stars: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto Director: Ron Howard
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SPORTS Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs win regional soccer crown By STEVEN BASSIN
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t was just one game into the 2020 season when the players on the Rumson-Fair Regional High School girls soccer team had to quarantine because the program had a possible connection to COVID-19. The two-week quarantine had the Bulldogs wondering what the season would hold for them and if they would even have a chance to play. Fast-forward to Nov. 22 when the Bulldogs squared off against Wall Township High School in the Central East B regional state tournament championship match at the Wall Township Municipal Complex. With the teams tied 2-2 entering the second 10-minute overtime period, Rum-
son-Fair Haven turned a season of doubt into a championship campaign when junior Katie Aglione scored a golden goal. With three minutes gone in the second overtime, Aglione saw a loose ball bounce her way and smacked a 25-yard shot into the Crimson Knights’ net to lift the Bulldogs to a 3-2 win and the regional title. “This is honestly the best feeling in the world,” Aglione said minutes later. “Getting the ball in the back of the net is the best feeling in the world, especially in a championship game. Every day we work harder than the last day. We worked so hard for this. We did everything we possibly could and we deserve it.” Aglione scored twice in the final and finished the season with 15 goals.
Senior Cortland McBarron scored in the 70th minute to tie the match. With the Bulldogs trailing 2-1, McBarron got her foot on a corner kick sent in by Lilly Frick and her shot found the net. It was McBarron’s second goal of the season. Tears of joy ran down McBarron’s cheeks after the match as she celebrated her team’s championship victory and the senior could not have hoped for a better way to end her last match. “We kept fighting all the way to the end and we didn’t give up,” she said. “That was a team effort. I’m just so happy. Great way to end the year.” Junior goalkeeper Eva Kalmann made six saves in net for the Bulldogs against the Crimson Knights.
Senior Brynn Pritchard led the Bulldogs in assists with 12 and scored 13 goals to cap her scholastic career. The Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with a 14-1 record and on a six-game winning streak. “This is what we have worked for all season long,” Coach Megan Heerwagen Rizzitello said. “They just persevered and kept working and never gave up. Being able to make it here and have this end result, there is nothing else that can compare to this feeling. We did it. We overcame 2020.” The victory over Wall was the first state-wide championship for Rumson-Fair Haven since the Bulldogs won the NJSIAA Group 2 championship in 2013.
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he New Jersey Department of Health has issued health and safety guidance for the state’s long-term care facilities, which provides measures for residents who leave the facility for a holiday gathering, including a 14-day quarantine at the conclusion of their visit. To protect the health of this vulnerable population, the department strongly recommends against families taking residents out of facilities for holiday celebration events or gatherings, according to a press release. Instead, the department recommends visitation outdoors or possibly indoors in facilities that meet the requirements for
indoor visitation. Long-term care facilities should plan to accommodate increased virtual communications for residents, according to the press release. “Small family gatherings are a significant driver of increasing (COVID-19) cases and bringing your loved ones home could put them at risk,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli was quoted as saying in the press release. “We remain concerned about the number of outbreaks we are seeing in long-term care, so we need to be especially vigilant to protect this population. We continue to partner with the industry to improve quality and infection control in these facilities,”
she said. Long-term care facility operators need to develop a plan for holiday visits and gatherings which estimate the number of residents who can be cohorted for a 14-day quarantine period from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, according to the press release. Long-term care facility operators should create a reservation process tied to the number of individuals the facility can quarantine on their return. Residents who leave the facility for family visits must be quarantined upon return to the facility either in their own room, if they have a private room, or in an observation room, according to the press release.
A waiting list should be created once the reservation list is full. However, residents and families should be informed that residents who leave without a reservation or while on a waiting list may not be guaranteed readmittance to the facility at the end of their visit. Residents and families must certify they will follow masking, social distancing and hand hygiene practices, and that they will notify the facility’s operator if anyone who attended a holiday gathering tests positive for COVID-19 or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of the resident’s visit/stay outside the facility, according to the press release.
BUSINESS BRIEFS The Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, announced that Lysa Israel, of Belle Meade, has joined the organization as its senior director of development. “Lysa’s career and her focus on regional, statewide and national concerns is crucial as the Count Basie Center for the Arts looks to increase its footprint through partnership programs and our work in the field of arts education,” said Adam Philipson, president and CEO, Count Basie Center
f c for the Arts. “Her familiarity with the philanthropic community will prove crucial as the Basie Center successfully navigates its way out of the of the pandemic crisis.” Israel, who was raised in Ocean County and Rumson, has spent more than 25 years in fundraising and development, most recently as vice president of development for the Somerset Health Care Foundation. Israel joins the nonprofit Basie Center as it works to overcome the financial
strains of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Basie’s historic theater has been shuttered since March, canceling or postponing nearly 100 performances and erasing the nonprofit’s primary source of revenue. Todd Shellenberger has been named executive director of the Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center Foundation, Red Bank. “Riverview Medical Center will benefit
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t’s true — 1990 was 30 years ago. Let that sink in. Even though it feels like just yesterday, many of our favorite films from the decade are now celebrating their 30th anniversary. The highest-grossing film of 1990 -showed us the power of true love, trannscending even death — plus some really tgreat pottery making. Ghost, starring -Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, made -over $500 million worldwide and brought rthe supernatural into the mainstream. Swayze’s sensitive Sam Wheat melted ehearts and even inspired some theaters to -give out tissues before screenings. l It’s also the anniversary of a timeless gChristmas classic: Home Alone, with Ma-caulay Culkin as a boy left behind when ”his family goes on vacation. Daniel Stern -and Joe Pesci are the burglars who have tno idea what they stepped into when they edecided to rob this particular house. The -two didn’t believe the movie would be a emassive hit, so they decided to really ham -it up — probably causing some of the tfilm’s success themselves. e 1990 was also the beginning of a new gera in romantic films, with the release of Ghost and also Pretty Woman, the tale dof a prostitute with a heart of gold. That rsounds like a hard role to pull off, but it was played to perfection by America’s Sweetheart Julia Roberts in what may be the defining role of her career. No slouch himself is Richard Gere as Edward, charming as ever. The part in the movie where he snaps the necklace case on Vivian’s fingers? Totally improvised. Roberts’ reaction is real, and her loud laughter is why we love her. Then there’s the Best Picture Oscar winner, Dances With Wolves. Star Kevin
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Costner also produced and directed the film — winning an Oscar for that as well. He made sure that everyone learned their Lakota lines perfectly, threatening to fire anyone who didn’t. And it certainly proved to be successful, with the Lakota Sioux tribe so charmed by their portrayal that they made Costner an honorary member. Finally, let’s talk about a sequel — or threequel, as the case may be. Back to the Future Part III continues right after the events of Part II — released only six months previously — with Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) traveling back in time to 1885 to save Doc (Christopher Lloyd). This time, the setting is an old-fashioned Western, complete with cowboys and Indians. Marty uses the alias Clint Eastwood, something the real Clint Eastwood was tickled by. 2020 marks 30 years since the release of these classic films. Take some time for yourself and rewatch them — maybe you’ll find something new to love!
DATEBOOK Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will present a Zoom interactive program, “Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain, from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 16. The presentation is open to all. To register, email Doug@ dovehs.com. A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation.
Matt Roush: The fact that we’re living through this challenging time in history is exactly why many shows on TV are reflecting the crisis. If it’s escape you seek, there are countless shows to watch. But to expect producers to ignore what’s happening, especially on medical dramas, is disingenuous. Their shows honor the frontline workers while telling their fictional stories, and when contemporary comedies like The Conners and black-ish reflect how the pandemic has affected their very different families’ lives, that’s what makes them relevant. Ditto with police dramas that are facing the social unrest of 2020. To do otherwise would be irresponsible. When people look back on this season of This Is Us, and see
characters wearing masks and children learning from home, it will act as a snapshot of a specific point in time, and that’s important. Question: Do you think Password will come back? —Ann Matt Roush: I’d like to think so, because this was always one of my favorites. I’m not sure the classic version would fit in terms of tone with what they’re reviving these days, which tend to be louder and more gimmicky. But if they gave it a try, I’d be there. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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Call George for free Estimate
732-742-2185
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Lic# 13VH02579300
Contractors
The Name You Know & Trust
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Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
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NM-00446927
Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience • • • • • • • •
New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
NM-00445414
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
CONTRACTOR
Residential/Commercial
JB GUTTERS S EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
SERVICE UPGRADES
jbelectricalnj.com
Cell: 908-907-5170 732-845-3333
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs Call for free estimate
732-579-2490
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
Fully Insured
732-952-5131
Gutters
No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
732-759-5897
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC
Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
732-900-6087
CERTIFIED
Commercial & Residential
732-238-8519
We Accept All Major Credit Cards -
www.ke�floorshic.com
Handypersons
OWNER OPERATED
NM-00447496
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitche�s • Lami�ate Floors • Moldi�gs • Odd Jobs • Pai�ti�g • Power Washi�g • Repairs • Roofi�g • Sidi�g • Wallpaper Removal • Wi�dows
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
Ann 27 th Cele iversary brati on
Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Electrical
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 12/31/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
NM-00445420
KEY CONSTRUCTION
NM-00446887
Handypersons
NM-00447504
Electrical
WITH THIS AD Exp. 12/18/20
NM-00447501
Building Remodeling
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng
No Job Too Small or Big!
Quality Service – Quick Response Free Estimates ~ 24 hr. emergency service
Veteran Discounts Available
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS A&S JR. LLC Lic# 13VH03221500
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
$100 OFF
Any Service of $1,000 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00446897
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME
IMPROVEMENTS Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows • Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00447517
732-572-2678
Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P. TREE SERVICE
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
732-548-1653
NM-00447520
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
NM-00447519
(Cell)
• • • •
24 HOUR PROMPT/EMERGENCY SERVICE
Free Estimates • Insured • Owner-Operated
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
Lawn Care
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!! (OfďŹ ce)
Landscaping
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• Additions • Attics • Basements • Bathrooms • Carpentry • Ceramic Tile • Counter Tops • Decks Over 30 years • Doors Experience • Dormers • Dry Wall • Flooring • Gutters
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Any Service of $1,500 or more
• • • •
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
OWNER OPERATED
NM-00445277
Home Improvements
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Landscaping
FALL CLEAN-UPS SNOW REMOVAL SNOW DAMAGE EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Tree & Shrub Pruning Retaining Walls Storm Damage Mulch & Stone
(732) 238-2050
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Now Accepting Most Credit Cards
732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200
Lawn Care
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D&S
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
www.dslandscapinginc.com
NM-00447521
Lawn Care
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CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
FREE ESTIMATES
Landscaping
EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
732-713-1528 TOM 732-713-2008 BRIAN
Landscaping
UNITED
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Tree Service, Inc.
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks) Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
NM-00445425
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
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Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
ART MOHR PAINTING
POLISH
MASON
732-983-1520 Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available
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www.poloniaconstruction.com
732-525-8118
Plumbing
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Masonry/Paving
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating Home Improvements P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
Painting/Wallpapering
#13VH04604300
NM-00444807
Masonry/Paving
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
NM-00445429
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
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www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
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732-906-0385
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