Retro RFH Foul Weather Senior Lounging

RFH Senior Lounge days in the 1970s Photo/George Day
RFH Senior Lounge days in the 1970s
Photo/George Day

Rain, rain go away. Chill with the RFH seniors and everything be OK. It could have been a 1970s mantra, albeit a very corny one.

Let’s face it, though, those lounges at RFH made foul weather times just fine. And, lately, it’s been downright dank. That’s one of those words that just sounds like what it is. Yuck!

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Prosecutor: Area Man Convicted of Possession of More Than 1,000 Child Sexual Abuse Materials

A 34-year-old area man has been found guilty of charges in connection with his possession of large caches of child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.  

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In Memoriam: Longtime Monmouth Beach Resident, Rumson-Raised RFH ’64 Grad, Patricia Ward Ruland, 76

Rumson-raised Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1964 graduate, Patricia Ward Ruland passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was 76.

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Prosecutor: Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Solving 2019 Murder

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for a September 2019 murder in Neptune Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday.

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Rumson Police Set Record Straight on Christmas Day Attempted Auto Theft

The following press release from Rumson police was issued in response to an inaccurate social media post and resulting comments concerning an attempted auto theft at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2022 in the area of Sailers Way, Rumson.

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Police Report: Theft, Sexual Assault, Harassment, Stalking, Weapons, Drugs, Assault, DWI, Criminal Mischief

The following December criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Retro Fire Department Installation Dining with an Iconic Doc

Dr. John Movelle and wife Betty circa 2001 Photo/Kathy Robbins
Dr. John Movelle and wife Betty circa 2001
Photo/Kathy Robbins

With the new year’s reorganizations of governing bodies and fire company and first aid line officers, it’s about that time for what follows — the Fair Haven Fire Department’s longstanding traditional Installation Dinner.

Besides the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair, it’s the fire company’s social event of the year blanketed in official business and fun.

It’s a time to thank the outgoing line officers and welcome the incoming, dance, eat and offer a few cheers for the coming year.

So, the Retro Pic of the Day, contributed by Kathy Robbins (and originally published in 2016), offers a look back at a popular Fair Haven doctor and his wife at the dinner.

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Retro 70s Fair Haven Fire Department Officers’ Line-Up

They were officers and gentlemen serving their small town as volunteer emergency responders. Yes, it’s that time. Reorganization time.

Oh, there are classic New Year’s Day celebrations to usher in the new line officers in the fire departments — fire company, fire police and first aid. There are new chiefs and officers. We’ll get to who they all are for 2023 in Fair Haven.

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