The BRICK Times Vol. 24 - No. 32
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A Look Back On 2024 In Brick Township
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Community News Page 9-13
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 14
Inside The Law Page 16
Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The house on Hankins Island was demolished recently.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - 2024 was eventful in Brick Township. Early in the year, Mayor Lisa Crate announced she was retiring from her teaching career to focus fully on her mayoral duties. She was initially appointed mayor in February 2023 after former Mayor John Ducey was tapped to serve as a Superior Court Judge. Crate then won the November 2023 election. Mayor Crate was an edu-
5K Held For Mental Health In Memory Of Berkeley Officer
By Chris Lundy ISLAND HEIGHTS It takes strength to be a police officer. It takes strength to put your life on the line as a first responder. It takes strength to ask for help. The 5th Annual Surv ivor Day 5K Ru n / Walk was held in Island Heights as a fundraiser to promote mental health awareness. The walk is held on the third Saturday in November, recognized as International Su r vivors Of Suicide
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Loss Day. This year’s race was d e d i c a t e d t o B e r ke ley Police Lt. Anthony “Butchie” Kur nel III. He was born and raised in Bayville. He was married with three children and a grandchild. “He was the cornerstone to his family and held such a bright presence in the community,” organizers said. “He was 55 years old when he lost his life to the silent killer of mental health (5k Walk - See Page 5)
A 32-acre property in Breton Woods will be preserved as forest, and only a small portion will be made into a park.
cator and middle school librarian in Jackson for 31 years. Stepping away was a difficult decision, she said. There was a new face on the Board of Educa-
tion when Mike Mesmer took the oath of office during the reorganization meeting, alongside incumbent Alison Kennedy, who (Look Back - See Page 4)
Photo by Chris Lundy The Ocean County Police Academy brought up the rear of the run/walk.
Toms River Filmmaker Provides Sequel To Holiday Favorite
Photo courtesy Valenti Vision Films Filmmaker Joe Valenti of Toms River joins cast members of “Ebenezer the Traveler” a film that premiered on Apple+TV on December 6.
By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Have you ever wondered what happened next for Ebenezer Scrooge after his epiphany about the spirit of Christmas and what matters most in life? A New Jersey filmmaker is exploring that premise with “Ebenezer The Traveler” a film that premiered on Apple+TV on December 6. It will also be available on Amazon Prime and over a dozen streaming services. Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to Joe Valenti’s holiday drama which he described as a
charming family holiday film written by Leland R. Prater that stars Jerry Parisi, Amanda Rae Dodson, Leland R. Prater, Michael Bertolini, Austen Shane, Emily Jeanne Phillips, Christopher Brian Roach and Lou Martini Jr. The movie was directed, filmed, edited and produced by Valenti, a Toms River resident who heads Valenti Vision Films. Following the merriest Christmas day of Ebenezer Scrooge’s long and miserable life, the day after finds him much less merry, and instead much more dead. Reunited (Sequel - See Page 17)
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