Sunday was the night Santa came to Victory Park in Rumson — Santa, Tim McLoone & the Shirleys, RFH Tower Singers, Deane-Porter third graders and more.
And, yes, a good time was had by all at the traditional annual tree lighting festivities.
Take a look and see. Click on the photos to enlarge; and have a happy holiday season!
— Elaine Van Develde
The following recent criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
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It’s not every day that you end up in the middle of a pub crawl at Murphy’s in Rumson with Bon Jovi’s drummer — just this past Saturday.
It’s a usual event for the Ancient Order of Hibernians. They get on a bus and pub crawl. Murphy’s is one of their stops at the annual outing.
Some bag piping is done and there’s the usual fun and socializing for everyone.
This year, though, there was a celebrity crawler — Tico Torres.
He was just hanging out and having some fun. He blended right in, until a fellow Hibernian crawler called attention to him. He kept calling him by the wrong name (Tito), but Tico, very politely made the correction and introduced himself and hopped back on the bus with everyone after posing for a group photo (lead photo).
That busload left and another bunch of Hibernians piled in. It was a festive day at Murphy’s.
Take a look. Cheers!
— Elaine Van Develde
And a good time was had by all!
Fair Haven’s tree lighting was a festive one on Friday night.
See for yourself. Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into the evening.
Happy Holidays!
— Photos/Elaine Van Develde
Two groups of students and chaperones from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) traveled to China and Peru to immerse themselves in culture and language.
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It’s that time of the year in the Rumson-Fair Haven area — time for tree lightings, Santa, a holiday stroll, song, dance and some hot cocoa.
It all starts on Friday evening with festivities in Fair Haven …
Santa arrives at Memorial Park, at the corner of River and Fair Haven roads, by firetruck at 5:30 p.m. and will be visiting with kids and posing for photos.
The Christmas tree will be lit at 6 p.m. And in the midst of all of it, the classic holiday stroll will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is the classic annual local businesses’ holiday open house. All are invited to partake and enjoy some treats and, perhaps, good deals.
And on Sunday in Rumson …
The annual Christmas tree lighting is set for 5 p.m. at Victory Park.
As usual, it features Tim McLoone & the Shirleys with members of Holiday Express, the RFH Tower Singers and the Deane-Porter Third Grade Chorus.
Oh, and Santa will be there, too. And there will be the usual treats, including some hot cocoa to cap the warm tenor of the event.
The following recent arrests and criminal incidents were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Arrests
• Heriberto Cruz-Rios, 43, of New Brunswick, was arrested on Oct. 10 by Special Officer Michael Berger and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
He was released pending a court date.
• Deisy Aguiar, 53, of Middletown, was arrested on Oct. 18 by Patrolman Richard Torres and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
She was released pending a court date.
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The following recent arrests on contempt of court warrants were made and reported by Middletown police:
By Elaine Van Develde
Suburban weekend garage sale perusing may be pretty common, but being serenaded by a local musical talent while doing so is not.
Yet, it happened recently at a Rumson garage sale. Longtime Fair Havenite and well-known pianist Teddie Caulfield decided to take a seat at a baby grand, tickle the ivories and entertain the folks who frequented her daughter and son-in-law’s (Daryl and Tom Ley) sale on Bellevue Avenue.
Someone in the family snuck up on her and caught the act on video. And it’s something special to hear.
Many know Caulfield from her piano playing at the Molly Pitcher for one of the area organizations and many events around the towns. In fact, she played on St. Patrick’s Day at the Knights of Columbus in Fair Haven.
Take it all in and enjoy a little show tune entertainment, courtesy of Teddie Caulfield. Thanks for the serenade, Mrs. C. See? You just never know what talent you may encounter while going about a typical suburban weekend of garage saling. Oh, and the piano? SOLD! And, yes, partly because of the demonstration treat.
Sorry, buyer, the pianist doesn’t come with the piano!
Do you know Teddie?
She is pictured above with RFH grad and actress Julia Mosby and her mom, Barbara.
By Elaine Van Develde
You can call him Lieutenant — Fair Haven Police Lt. Bob Townshend.
The lifetime Fair Havenite and longtime policeman in the borough, surrounded by colleagues, forever friends and family, was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting.
Continue reading Fair Haven: Lt. Bob Townshend’s Hometown Police Promotion
The following recent arrests were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
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It’s fall. All is quiet on the beachfront in Sea Bright.
Wind whipping, high tide crashing in, the stillness surrounding the choppy water is chilling, yet comforting.
It’s a familiar scene that envelops and soothes like hands clutching a steamy cup of coffee on a cold day.
Ahhhh. Exhale. Take a sip of scenery.
— Elaine Van Develde
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