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The weekend in Rumson was a bit chilly; but sunny skies prevailed as did the warm feel of the riverside area.
Take a look at the gallery above for a glimpse into Rumson life on the Shrewsbury River.
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Rewind: FH Chief Breckenridge’s Police Unity Tour Ride
Photo/courtesy of Chief Breckenridge
It’s the time of year for police officers to “ride for those who died” in the Police Unity Tour.
And at Monday night’s Fair Haven Borough Council meeting, Mayor Ben Lucarelli took a moment to recognize that Chief Darryl Breckenridge would be embarking, once again, on the tour set to depart for Washington D.C. on May 9 and arrive on May 12.
“Good luck Chief,” the mayor said at the meeting. “And thank you for all you do.”
So, the Retro Pic of the Day offers a glimpse back to 2013 and the chief’s ride, his daughter Witney by his side then.
The chief said she would not be joining him this year, but he’s set for the roughly 350-mile ride on his bicycle.
In addition to creating awareness, the ride raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.
The event, which started in 1997 with 18 riders was designed to bring “public awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and (to) honor their sacrifices,” according to the Unity Tour’s website. It garnered $18,000 then.
The Unity Tour, as of last year, had raised $16 million. About 20,000 officers who died in the line of duty are memorialized at the Washington memorial.
Good luck to the chief and all other area police officers riding in this year’s tour!
Author Offers Writer’s Insight to Fair Haven Students, Parents
The following is an edited press release from the Fair Haven School District:
“Nothing in the creative process comes out absolutely beautiful the first time around,” children’s books author Lester Laminack recently told a group of Fair Haven parents. “If you focus on what your child did well – rather than what went wrong — then he or she will be encouraged to add more good things to the piece.”
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Flavour Festival Fun
The sun was out on Sunday and so were plenty of people — at Red Bank’s International Flavour Festival.
There were craft and food booths galore and plenty of music.
Take a look at the above slideshow for a glimpse into the day. Enjoy!
RFH Athletes, Scholars Honored
Photo/courtesy of RFH
The following is an edited press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School:
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) students were recently recognized by the Board of Education for their academic and athletic achievements.
“It is becoming increasingly commonplace for us to begin our meetings here in the auditorium to accommodate all of the students who are accomplishing amazing things,” RFH Superintendent Peter Righi told the assembled students, parents, coaches, and club advisors at the April 14 Board of Education meeting. “The certificates awarded tonight are not just another piece of paper – they have a much deeper meaning as the ‘end game’ result of a lot of hard work.”
Students honored were:
Police Rescue Cat, Search for Owner
Photo/Middletown Police Facebook page screenshot
A statement released by Middletown police on Saturday:
On the afternoon of Saturday April 25, a motorist reported observing that a cat had been straddling the concrete median divider in the middle of State Highway 36 for some period of time, and appeared to be clinging on for its life.
Officer Nicholas Fenezia responded to the area and located a very frightened gray tiger striped cat perched on top of the concrete barrier with cars speeding past in both directions.
Rewind: Ode to Fair Haven Police
Photo/Fair Haven Police Department
In keeping with our Retro Pic of the Day homage to first responders, today we honor Fair Haven Police for their service to the community.
The above photo is a look back at the officers in the department not long ago.
Patrolman Robert J. Henne, included in this photo, passed away on March 23. He was loved by his community and colleagues and is sorely missed by both. RIP, Patrolman Henne.
And thanks to the Fair Haven police for protecting and serving the residents of Fair Haven and beyond!
Have you thanked an officer today?
R-FH Area Weekend: Kites, Beach Sweeps, Flavour Fest & More
The National Weather Service is telling us that the weekend weather forecast calls for brighter skies and higher temps.
So, what better time to take advantage of the events planned for the area this weekend. And there’s lots to do …
Friday
• Everyone’s hangin’ loose in memory of Silvio Fabbri in the back room of Umberto’s in Fair Haven on Fridays, starting at 7 p.m.
It’s a great way to remember Silvio, the iconic Fair Haven pizza maker and friend to all, and hang with friends and neighbors in the community.
“Hanga loose,” reminisce and enjoy!
• Coastal Decor in Fair Haven is hosting at 7:30 p.m. a Green Beachy Living event billed as a “fun night of shopping and nutrition” at it’s River Road store.
Click here for more information.
• Noel Coward’s Present Laughter is playing at the Navesink Library Theater tonight and tomorrow night, April 24, 25, with an 8:15 p.m. curtain.
A matinee is set for Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Saturday
• It should be a great day to fly a kite, and just in time for Sea Bright’s Come Fly With Us Kite Festival at Sea Bright Public Beach.
People of all ages are invited to gather at the beach at 11 a.m. and, well, go fly a kite!
There will be prizes and giveaways.
• Don’t forget that Saturday is Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Day.
In the immediate area, the twice annual beach clean-up is being held at Sea Bright Public Beach, the beach in back of Borough Hall and Gaiter’s Restaurant in the northern section of Sea Bright from 9 to 12:30 p.m..
Here’s a list of other locations close by:
• Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion, 29 Ocean Avenue, Monmouth Beach;
• Leonardo Public Beach South, 1 Concord Avenue and the beach, north side of Leonardo State Marine Launch ramp, Leonardo section of Middletown;
• Ideal Beach at Ocean and Bayside, Middletown;
• Bayshore Waterfront Park, 719 Port Monmouth Rd., Port Monmouth section of Middletown;
For more locations and information, click here.
• Rumson’s First Presbyterian Church is hosting a healthy earth, body and mind slate of events showcasing healthy cooking, gardening, exercise and aromatherapy starting at 1 p.m. at the church on River Road.
• Monmouth Players’ Present Laughter at 8:15 p.m. (See the above entry.)
Sunday
• The annual Red Bank International Flavour Festival comes to the borough’s White Street parking lot from noon to 7 p.m.
The festival features the usual tastes and toasts of area food and craft booths and music by several area bands.
Proceeds for the event are donated to Monmouth Day Care Center, Red Bank RiverCenter and Parker Family Health Clinic.
• Matinee of Monmouth Players’ Present Laughter. (See Friday’s entry above).
Going Retro with Rumson Cops
Photo/Elaine Van Develde
With all the talk about emergency responders and Monday’s Rumson fire, it seemed logical to take a moment to focus on Rumson police.
In this Retro Pic of the Day, Rumson officers and Chief Scott Paterson were poised to remember the borough’s residents who served in wars at the 2015 Veterans Day ceremony at Victory Park this past fall.
They are charged with protecting and serving; and, that’s just what they do.
Kudos to our community police officers! Have you thanked your local cop lately?
Prosecutor: Rumson Blithewald Fire an Accident
They weren’t able to rule out electrical malfunction as a cause of Monday’s Rumson fire, but the tri-fold investigative team has determined that, regardless, it was an accident, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Charles Webster said.
There were “energized electric circuits or equipment” in the area of the fire’s origin, “in the area of a wall located between a guest bedroom and an en-suite bedroom, both located on the second floor” of the 19th century mansion dubbed Blithewald, a joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Fire Marshal and Rumson Police Department determined, Webster said.
There were no injuries sustained from the six-hour, four-alarm blaze fought by several area fire departments at the 76 Buena Vista Avenue home owned by the Widener family.
Designers had been on site putting finishing touches on the home that was to be the centerpiece of the Visiting Nurse Association’s Stately Homes by-the-Sea Designer Show House event slated to kick off on Saturday.
Fair Haven Shore Signs of Spring
The temperature may have plummeted a bit, but spring has just about sprung on the banks of the Navesink River in Fair Haven.
Tree leaves and blossoms have or are just about to bloom. The tide has been low, boats being readied for the season and waters calm.
It’s the perfect time for a walk down by the river.
Take a look at why Fair Havenites treasure their river time and memories.
You may purchase photos from this gallery, but may not publish them anywhere. They are copyrighted.
— Photos by Elaine Van Develde/Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect
Retro Ode to Fair Haven Firemen
Firefighters from several area municipalities swarmed to the scene of Monday’s fire at the historic Blithewald mansion in Rumson.
All are volunteers. The fire took roughly six hours to quell at the hands of hundreds of area firemen.
Yesterday, we took a look back at the 2015 Rumson Reorganization and its firemen at the ceremony.
Today, we take a look back at the Fair Haven Reorganization and the first responders sworn in and offer another thank you to all of those who volunteer to protect us.
The other fire companies that responded to the Blithewald fire were: Sea Bright, Little Silver, Shrewsbury, Highlands, Atlantic Highlands and Asbury Park.
Have you thanked your local firefighter lately?
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