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By Elaine Van Develde
With the line officers in the Fair Haven First Aid Squad all women for 2016, we are reminded that it was not all that long ago that it was just men in the squad — really, until the 1980s.
Yet, there is another attribute of first aiders, among other emergency responders, that is worthy of mention. Many times, the calling to help the community is a family affair.
Continue reading Retro FH First Aid & Fire Company Family: The Langs
It was World Language in Our Community day on Jan. 12 at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School.
A standing-room-only crowd of students who elected to attend during study hall period attended a forum during which four panelists revealed the many benefits of studying world languages.
Continue reading Learning the Importance of Being a Linguist at RFH
The following recent criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Shrewsbury Police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Criminal Incidents
• A report of terroristic threats was made by a male in the area of Garden Road on Jan. 4.
Patrolman Tyler Fox is investigating.
• A report of criminal mischief was made by a female in the area of Birch Drive on Jan. 6.
Patrolman Ralph Latham is investigating.
• There was a report of a shoplifting in the area f Shrewsbury Plaza made by a male on Jan. 8.
Patrolman Matthew Clark is investigating.
• There was a report of a shoplifting in the area of Shrewsbury Plaza made by a male on Jan. 8.
Patrolman Derek Myers is investigating.
Arrests
• Sydieria Jones, 25, of Eatontown, was arrested on Jan. 8 and charged with theft in the area of Shrewsbury Plaza by Patrolman Matthew Clark.
• Nicholas Asaro, 27, of Keyport, was arrested on Jan. 9 in the area of Broad Street and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) by Patrolman Angel Marrero.
The Rumson School District recently offered parents an opportunity to better understand the scoring methodology of the controversial Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) standardized tests.
In looking back recently at the Fair Haven Fire Department’s honoring of the iconic Dr. John Movelle at its annual Installation Dinner in 2001, many remembered how the good hometown doctor made house calls without a flinch.
Well, in those emergency situations when a visit to the hospital is imminent and life-and-death situations are looming, the Fair Haven First Aid Squad has been there and still is. The squad has been in existence since March 25, 1930, in fact, according to Fair Haven Fire Department history.
What many may not know, though, is that while all the First Aid Squad line officers are now women — Kim Ambrose (captain), Amanda Lynn (first lieutenant) and Katy Frissora (second lieutenant) — there was a time when there were no women on the squad.
The following recent arrests on contempt warrants and other charges were made and reported by Middletown police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.
Continue reading Police Report: Contempt, Crack Cocaine & More
Seventh and eighth grade students at Forrestdale School in Rumson recently learned some critical lifesaving skills.
Continue reading Lesson Learned on Lifesaving Techniques at Forrestdale
In one way or another, they were part of the lives of the people of the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
Some were leaders. Some were in prominent positions. Some were just plain popular people — mainstays around the towns. Some retired. Some resigned. Some were promoted. Some passed away and left behind their community legacies. Some made small, significant contributions of kind words or bright smiles.
For whatever the reason, we remember them. They passed through our lives last year or a lot longer. They embodied the community. They are the Rumson-Fair Haven area faces of 2015.
— Elaine Van Develde
There was a lot happening in the way of events in the Rumson-Fair Haven area in 2015.
There was …
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New Year’s Day was all about tradition, community camaraderie, fun and old friends connecting at Fair Haven Fire Department’s reorganization and open house.
With line officers for 2016 first taking their oaths at noon at the firehouse, a festive time of socializing was had by all for the rest of the day.
The 2016 line officers are:
Fire Company …
• Chief Michael Wiehl;
• Deputy Chief Timothy Morrissey;
• First Assistant Chief Matthew DePonti;
• Second Assistant Chief Christopher Shrank.
First Aid …
• Captain Kim Ambrose;
• 1st Lieutenant Amanda Lynn;
• 2nd Lieutenant Katy Frissora.
Fire Police …
• Captain Frank Scalzo;
• 1st Lieutenant Daniel Chernavsky;
• 2nd Lieutenant Douglas Anderson.
Auxiliary …
• President Amanda Lynn
Water Rescue/Dive Team …
John Felsmann, James Cerruti, Robert Frank, William Heath
Happy New Year! Congratulations to the new officers! And thanks to the Fair Haven Fire Department for the photos of the line officers taken before Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect arrived!
— Elaine Van Develde
By Elaine Van Develde
Rumson rang in 2016 with tradition and a little change at the New Year’s Day reorganization ceremony.
Officials were sworn in to additional terms on the Borough Council dais. New emergency response line officers took their oaths for the coming year. Police officers were promoted. And officials said goodbye to a longtime borough employee.
Mayor John Ekdahl was sworn in to his fourth term. Councilmen John J. Conklin III and Mark Rubin were sworn in to additional terms on the dais.
Joseph Hemphill was named council president.
After the swearing in of officials, two police officers were promoted.
Detective Senior Patrolman Christopher Isherwood became a sergeant. Wife holding the bible by his side along with Chief Scott Paterson, Mayor Ekdahl administered the oath to Isherwood and presented him with his sergeant’s badge.
Then Senior Patrolman Anthony Ciambrone was also promoted to the rank of sergeant. With the mayor administering the oath, Chief Paterson also present and Ciambrone’s wife holding the bible, he was sworn in and presented with his new sergeant’s badge.
Then onto the business of saying goodbye …
Longtime assistant to the mayor, Loretta Chebookjian was thanked by the mayor, given a gift and flowers. Chebookjian joked that she was with the borough exactly “11 and three quarters years. I will miss passing you on the road every morning on my way to work (while you were on your way to work),” she told the mayor.
Then there was the business of installing new line officers in the Rumson Fire Department and First Aid Squad.
Outgoing EMS Captain Mary Nichols was thanked for her service and new Captain Darren McConnell was sworn in.
Then Fire Chief Kevin McCarthy was thanked for his service and the oath of office was administered to the new chief, Ronald Immesberger and Assistant Fire Chief Micheal Trivett. Each was given his new badge as well.
In keeping with true Rumson tradition, the mayor then announced that there would be a small intermission before he gave his annual speech, which, he joked, “will probably again be longer than it probably should be.”
The speech began with, “The Borough Council members have met the year’s challenges with diplomacy and with the dignity that would be expected from such an experienced council. I applaud each of you for the contributions you have made on behalf of the residents of Rumson.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to every Borough employee, committee member and professional for their support and assistance throughout the past year …”
For the remainder of the full speech, click here.
Happy New Year!
It’s status quo for the New Year. Towns reorganize. Newly-elected and/or re-elected officials are sworn in, professionals are appointed and re-appointed, emergency responder line officers are installed and volunteers are named to committees. It’s called reorganization.
It’s also usually status quo for towns to hold their annual reorganization ceremonies on New Year’s Day.
This year, there’s a slight change in the Rumson-Fair Haven area.
While Rumson will still hold its annual reorganization at Bingham Hall, on Bingham Avenue, at 11:30 a.m., Fair Haven’s reorganization will be held, instead, on Monday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. in Borough Hall.
In Rumson, Mayor John Ekdahl will officially be sworn into his fourth four-year term as mayor. In addition, the emergency response line officers will be named and sworn in. And, Ekdahl will give his classic “looking back on 2015” speech.
In Fair Haven, incumbent councilmen Robert Marchese and Eric Jaeger will be sworn in to additional three-year terms. Fire Department and First Aid line officers will be sworn in. Residents and officials will also be named to various committees.
Click here for the full agenda of appointments.
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