She’s that lady who taught guitar to many a Fair Haven kid. She rowed the musical boat ashore and marched, played and sang with them as Fair Haven Folk Singers in parades. She’s Barbara Leslie. Her iconic base of song and play? The Whistle Stop.
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A look, in photos, of latest area events, local everyday people and places.
Iconic Spot: The Girl From the Rumson Dock
Svelte and coiffed and young and lovely, the girl from the Rumson Dock goes sunning … and when she suns … she gets her picture on a 1959 Rumson post card.
You’ve likely seen the card. It’s been in circulation for decades. But, that girl sitting on the dock has always been somewhat of a mystery — until now.
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Focus: River Time; Locals’ Summer Welcome
It’s locals’ summertime in the Rumson-Fair Haven area, where the livin’ is always easier down by the river.
Welcomed is how most any local wrapped up in the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers’ shoreline embrace feels. It’s a local’s terminal rite of passage. And when summer’s crowded rush of soaking it all up cools down, the deep inhale of the rivers’ endless solace warms — a reminder that home is where the river beckons. A roaring, quiet reminder. It hollers with the tide … until it soothes.
Can you hear it now?
— Photos/Elaine Van Develde (Click on one to enlarge and scroll. Enjoy!)
Locals’ summer days ahead are looking seasonably good. Check out the forecast for this week from the National Weather Service and head to your favorite locals’ summer river spot …
Focus: A Fair Wrap
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair came back to town after a forced pandemic respite last year.
And it came back with gusto, even though the seafood was sorely missed by many. The Grab Bag Booth a/k/a Balloon Booth made its exit, fair grounds left, this year, too. It’s gone for good. No more buying prizes to compensate for losses at the games of chance. Waaaaaa! But, all was very well with the fair’s return.
Save for the twister threat that banished Firemen’s Night on Wednesday, thousands flocked to the fair just about every night.
Many of the sights have already been seen. But, here’s R-FH Retro’s glimpse into fairing well at the fair … (Click on one photo to enlarge and scroll! Enjoy!)
Photos/Elaine Van Develde
- In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Dory Reagan, 95
- In Memoriam: Former Longtime Sea Bright Resident and Teacher, Rosemary Walters, 90
- Retro River Cruise into Sunny Daze
- Prosecutor: Former Cop Gets 17 Years for 2021 Vehicular Homicide, DUI
- In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised RFH ’72 Grad, Former Policeman, Fireman, Mike Raleigh, 72
Rumson Rec to Host Family Fun Nights
Rumson Recreation has announced that new Family Fun Nights are to be hosted at Victory Park.
The nights, on Sept. 2 and 9 from 6 to roughly 7:30 p.m. will feature concerts by The Band of the Two Rivers and DJ MO Talent, respectively.
Rumson Rec asks that attendees bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks for the festivities. With Band of the Two Rivers there will be music, socializing and the river view.
With DJ MO, there will be some “family fun music” and contests.
- In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Dory Reagan, 95
- In Memoriam: Former Longtime Sea Bright Resident and Teacher, Rosemary Walters, 90
- Retro River Cruise into Sunny Daze
- Prosecutor: Former Cop Gets 17 Years for 2021 Vehicular Homicide, DUI
- In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised RFH ’72 Grad, Former Policeman, Fireman, Mike Raleigh, 72
Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair Factoids & 2021 FYI
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
The Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair opens tonight after a rare one-end-of-summer hiatus due to COVID-19. And with the fair known as the largest in the state has always come a lot of tradition.
There are, however, some fair traditions that have and have not endured through the years. Do you know what they are?
We do.
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Reunited: Cruisin’ Among RFH Friends
Photos/courtesy of Kate Hamilton
There’s nothing quite like a little reunion and cruise on smooth waters.
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Retro Fair Side Order Smiles
Photo/FHFD archives
“Fries or eggplant?” It’s a little order-up mantra you won’t be hearing from the fair lady servers at this year’s Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair.
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Retro Fair Stock Dudes
Photo/FHFD booklet
They’re setting up for the return of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair.
The fair has been a tradition for decades. That’s no secret. And there has always been food, rides and prizes.
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Scene Around: Fair Haven Cop, Kids & Clerks III
Photos/John Waltz
It’s a banner summer vacation day when a Fair Haven police officer, also a Middletown fire chief, and his two children wander onto, or seek out, some Clerks III movie set action.
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Scene Around: Rumson Mayoral Mooring
Photo/courtesy of John Lembeck
The mayor’s back in town and he was seen out boating, dining and socializing recently, moored to what’s new and classic on his old turf.
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Retro Fair Family Affair Spin
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
In anticipation of the return of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair, we take a look back again at a game of chance, its history and families that spin together.
Most often, working at the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair is a longtime family affair.
So, the Retro Pic of the Day today is an ode to just that, in addition to featuring those behind the booths.
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