Thursday, January 24, 2013
Officers saved lives before and after Sandy
Point Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella, Borough Council and Police Chief Kevin O'Hara honored Point Beach police officers and Coast Guard for saving lives before, during and after Superstorm Sandy. The officers were honored with plaques and a lot of applause at Tuesday night's council meeting. Here is the script for the awards ceremony, led by Councilmember Bret Gordon, council liason to the police department, asking the first group of officers to come forward: Bret Gordon says: “Will the following individuals please come forward and stand to the right of Chief O’Hara: PFC Kyle Grace, PFC Brian Spader, PFC Kyle Boturla, DFC Clint Daniel, and Dispatcher Christopher Burger.” Councilmember Michael Corbally: On 10/18/2012 at 18:43 hrs. the …
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Mary Ann Rollano's Summer Sweet Tea takes first place in national contest
When Point Pleasant Borough resident Mary Ann Rollano started brewing her own iced tea recipe in 2008, she couldn't imagine it would become a nationally-acclaimed brand. But Rollano's MaryAnna's Summer Sweet Tea is now a national award winner, as judged by industry experts. Recognizing the best tasting iced teas, the North American Tea Championship (NATC) is shining the spotlight on the most notable, high quality bottled iced teas commercially available in the North American marketplace. The North American Tea Championship was recently held in Montebello, Calif. at the Wilbur Curtis headquarters, for the evaluation of iced teas. The championship evaluated premium iced teas in the Ready-to-Drink, Food Service and Instant tea categories. In …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
John McAllen to meet President Obama
Not only is a Point Borough High School Math teacher receiving the highest national teaching honor, but he will get to thank President Obama for it in person. Math Teacher John McAllen is one of only 46 Math teachers in the U.S. to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. High School Principal Linda Rocco recognized McAllen at the conclusion of her address to graduates on Wednesday night. “I have some very exciting news to share about one of our teachers, who has touched the lives of so many here today,” she said. “I am so proud to announce that Mr. John McAllen has been named recipient of The Presidential Award in Mathematics Teaching! "Mr. McAllen was selected to represent New Jersey and is one of only 46 …
Desiree DeMartino
12:20 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Congratulations to all officers honored! But especially, congratulations to my Uncle Sgt. Bobby Goessel!! Congrats Uncle Bobby!!!! I love you! more ›