The BERKELEY Times Vol. 30 - No. 25
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5K Held For Mental Health In Memory Of Berkeley Officer
December 14, 2024
Allen Road Boardwalk To Be Repaired
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Photo by Chris Lundy There’s a passive boardwalk at the end of Allen Road that officials want to repair.
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Photo by Chris Lundy Participants at the 5th Annual Survivor Day 5K Run/Walk was held in Island Heights. 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 Survivor Day 5K Run/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 Survivors Of Suicide Loss Day. This year’s race was dedicated to Berkeley Police Lt. Anthony “Butchie” Kurnel 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 and suicide. His legacy will live on as we remember the countless lives he has touched, all the laughs we’ve had and all of the people he’s lent his hand out to help. We remember Butchie, not only for the challenges he faced, but for the joy he brought to everyone, his dedication to his family, and the care that (5k Walk - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A passive recreation area that’s off the beaten path will be renewed in the coming future. At a recent meeting, the Township Council announced it is using $448,125 in grant funding to repair the Allen Road boardwalk. The township agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the State Department of Community Affairs’ Boardwalk Preservation Fund Grant Program. “The money will help get it back to where it was,” Mayor John Bacchione said. First Responders And Vets The Township Council appointed Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers and authorized their attendance at the Ocean County Police Academy. Business Administrator Scott Tirella said the two officers were Class 1 and this is the next step in their training. (Allen Road - See Page 4)
Toms River Filmmaker Provides Sequel To Holiday Favorite
Photo courtesy Valenti Vision Films A scene from “Ebenezer The Traveler” made by local filmmaker Joe Valenti.
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
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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 (Sequel - See Page 5)
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