PBA Ball
The 34th annual PBA Ball sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Local 242 was as spectacular and terrific as all the events the PBA sponsors, and it’s wonderful to see the funds raised for that outstanding Police Explorer post the local department has.
Congratulations to PBA President Travis Morgan who also served as ball chairman for taking care of even the smallest details to see that the entire evening was sensational.
Congrats also to all those wonderful police wives and others who put together the magnificent array of gifts auctioned for even more funds for the Police Explorers.
Casino Goes On
And so happy to see how smoothly Kathleen Sweeney could glide into keeping the Shore Casino festive dinner so outstanding and above excellent as always. This is the first year Kathleen has run it without either Bernie or Jay there beside her, and in spite of the sadness I’m sure it caused her, the number of folks who just wanted to thank her, talk to her and tell her how great everything was touching and meaningful. It had to be a very bittersweet evening for her, but she knew and felt she was surrounded by the love of all the folks who were there.
In addition to the dinner, the music and dancing, the huge auction and the organization of everything that kept running so smoothly, take the time to look through that huge program book which proved to be another great fund raiser for the event.
In addition to the local businesses who supported the booklet, some great Highlands businesses did as well, as well as some businesses from other nearby towns. It’s important to support all these businesses as well and be sure to let them know you saw their ad in the PBA Journal.
It’s no surprise that so many local businesses and families support this police department. On a daily basis, they get commended and thanked for their outstanding service and the courtesy and professionalism of every member of the department. As well they should.
Showing up at the PBA Ball is just one more way to show thanks for such a great group of men and women. Professional, yes, but still appreciating small town America and the family atmosphere in Atlantic Highlands.
It was so great to see everyone put politics aside and remember that while we may differ in thoughts on how to do some things, we do still have to listen to each other and maybe even compromise on matters that impact the town, just to get and keep the best ideas alive.
The Maître d‘
Did not hear it personally, and I don’t know the councilwoman’s husband, but one of the stories from the event I heard second hand is sheer downright funny. If it’s true the way I heard it, it shows the quick thinking of Councilman Jim Murphy when confronted by someone who, most likely in jest, chatted with him briefly.
Jim looked wonderful in his neat-looking dark trousers and white dinner jacket and certainly was smiling as he went around the room meeting and greeting folks. The story goes that his opponent’s husband stopped him and asked where his table was. Jim, not sure why he was being asked, asked the gentleman why he was asking him. To which the gentleman replied, looking at Jim’s attire, that he thought Jim was the maître d‘.
Without batting an eye or it sounds like even taking a breath, Jim responded, “oh, no, you heard that wrong. I’m not the maître d’…I’m the Mayor to Be!”
Good clean fun at the PBA Ball … and Jim proved himself quick on the response!
