Call him smokin’ cold Frosty. He’s that apparently armless blob of snow day snow at the hands of four Fair Haven miscreants of the 1960s.
Retro Smokin’ Cold Fair Haven Snowman Daze
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In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident Patricia Agius, 82
Red Bank resident, Patricia Rose Agius, passed away on Jan. 16. She was 82.
Retro Ice Storm Chillin’
Photo/Elaine Van Develde (age 12)
Our Retro Pic of the Day is a reprise from an original 2015 post to commemorate a real chill of an ice storm that paralyzed the Rumson-Fair Haven area in ’73. A reminder in heaps of melting snow and cold that it could be worse …
Chill out with thaw and the reminder that, though it is pretty cold outside, and it’s been a pretty snowy, icy January, yes, it could be worse.
In Memoriam: Former Little Silver Resident and Councilman, Bill McQueeney, 82
“May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” ~ Irish blessing
Former Little Silver Borough Councilman and volunteer, William “Bill” McQueeney passed away peacefully on Jan. 22. He was 82.
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In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, Regina Sturnialo, 66
Red Bank resident Regina A. Sturnialo passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 21. She was 66.
Police Report: Theft, Burglary, Assault, Weapons Possession, Drugs, Terroristic Threats
The following December criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Red Bank police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Retro RFH Snow Day Drive
Photo/George Day
A reprise in honor of the first major R-FH area snowfall of the New Year and nostalgia for the days of waiting for the snow day whistle to blow and goofing off. Yes, before the morning phone call and electronic communications, there was only the fire horn to listen for on what all kids wished would be a snow day. Then came the snow day misadventures …
It may or may not have been a snapshot of the infamous Blizzard of ’78, but there was not an SUV in sight, that’s for sure. Yes, those slick sedans slipped and slid their way right to school. Or not. There was a lot more fearlessness of the white stuff. That was the RFH golden rule of the era.
In Memoriam: Former Fair Havenite Joe Sraeel Jr., 87
Former Fair Havenite Joseph Edward Sraeel, Jr. passed away peacefully on Jan. 21. He was 87.
Retro RFH TGIF Toga Gals … and Guy
Photo/courtesy of Angela Carpenter
The time was always right for a toga party among RFH friends back in the 70s and 80s — especially when they wanted to chill out in the cold with a little draped sheet warmth and coolness.
Retro RFH Basketball Slam Dunkin’
Photo/George Day
Well, boys basketball season at RFH is here; and, it’s usually slam dunk of a success.
Prosecutor: Former Area Teacher Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault of Student
A former area teacher has pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault of one of her teen students, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Thursday.
Retro Schwenker’s Pond Skkkk … aters
Kids, you’ll skate when … the pond freezes over! Yes, Rumson-Fair Haven folks, it’s cold outside! But it’s only cold enough when the pond truly freezes over. Hell is another story, depending on the pond and the skater.
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