Focus: Dawn of a New Week at the Dock

Gallery July 5, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Down by Fair Haven Dock at sunrise
Photos/Susan Culbert

Oh, what a beautiful morning! The tune is an ear worm of background music for this scene that started the day and week today in Fair Haven. And it’s not Oklahoma, either. It’s the Fair Haven Dock at sunrise.

The serene scene never gets old. And while the focus may be honed in on the familiar scene in this utopia, it changes every so slightly with each ripple of water, each sigh of contentment with each capture.

This dawn of this new day in the Rumson-Fair Haven area was freeze framed in warmth by Fair Havenite Susan Culbert.

A snapshot of embracing calm. Ahhhhhh …

The week starts with a forecast of sunny skies and warmth through Wednesday and some thunder and rain toward the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Take a look …

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Monmouth Beach Resident James Rhode, 85

July 4, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Monmouth Beach resident James T. Rhode passed away on July 1. He was 85.

James T. Rhode
Photo/family via John E. Day Funeral Home

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Police and Fire, Red Bank Police & Fire Files

Police Report: Criminal Sexual Contact, Theft, Assault, DWI, Drugs, Harassment, Disorderly

July 2, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

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

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: Gert ‘Gigi’ Read Massey Murphy Stratton, 96

July 1, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

“GIGI HAS LEFT THE ROOM AT 5:30 THIS MORNING. REST IN PEACE.
LOVE YOU.”

It was the simple phrase that former Sea Bright Councilman Read Murphy left on his Facebook wall on June 27, the morning of his well-liked, vibrant mom’s passing.

Gertrude Read Massey Murphy Stratton, known as Gigi or Gert, of Red Bank and Tequesta, FL, passed away at 5:30 that morning “with her loving family at hand.” She was 96.

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Local Life

Retro RFH Reuniting & Remembering

Image July 1, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Reunion times with the RFH Class of ’78
Photos/Lisa Mazurek D’Amato

Summertime is reunion time for RFHers. And the Class of ’81 just celebrated its 40th.

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Crime, Regional Interest

Prosecutor: 27-Year-Old Indicted in 2020 Shots Fired Incident

June 29, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

A 27-year-old man has been indicted in connection with a 2020 shots fired incident, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Friday.

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Schools Scene

An RFH Class of 2021 Graduation Comeback

June 29, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 2021 graduation has made an in-person, maskless comeback.

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Rumsonite, Volunteer, Alix Ann Arlighaus, 76

June 29, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Rumsonite Alix Ann Arlinghaus died peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by her brother and close family, on June 26. She was 76.

Alix Ann Arlinghaus
Photo/loved ones of Arlinghaus via John E. Day Funeral Home

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News

Closing Time: Oceanic Bridge Stuck Open

June 28, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

UPDATE: The bridge has been repaired and is currently in working condition.

If you’re thinking of traveling to and from Rumson and/or Middletown via the Oceanic Bridge, plan another route.

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: RFH Class of ’71 Grad & Hall of Famer, Tim Costello, 68

June 28, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) Class of 1971 graduate and Hall of Famer Timothy C. Costello passed away on June 24 at Riverview Medical Center. He was 68.

Tim Costello
Photo/family via John E. Day Funeral Home

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Obituaries

In Memoriam: Longtime Nurse for Fair Haven’s Dr. Movelle, Eileen Garvin

June 28, 2021 Elaine Van Develde

Red Bank native and former longtime nurse for Fair Haven’s Dr. John Movelle, Eileen H. Poling Garvin, passed away on June 23.

Born in Red Bank, Eileen lived in Eatontown for 38 years. Eileen was a Freehold Regional High School Class of 1960 graduate, she enjoyed horseback riding, gymnastics, sewing and ice skating. After high school, Eileen went on to receive her L.P.N. from Princeton Hospital School of Practical Nursing.

She worked at Riverview Medical Center for five years before joining Dr. John Movelle’s practice in Fair Haven for 27 years and private duty jobs on the side.

Eileen Poling Garvin
Photo/loved ones via Thompson Memorial Home

“She was her mother’s caregiver for 20 years while always helping out a friend or neighbor in need. She enjoyed social gatherings with her friends and loved weekly trips to the diner for lunch. Her past times included crossword puzzles, buying scratch-offs, games on her kindle while watching HGTV and NCIS. Daily phone calls to her son, daughter and grandkids were a highlight of her day.
She made friends wherever she went and always greeted you with a smile
and enjoyed a good laugh.
Eileen was extremely devoted to her family and will be sorely missed.”
Loved ones of Eileen Poling Garvin in her obituary

She married Gerry Nevad in 1963 and had two sons.

In 1975 she married Jim Garvin and had a daughter. Eileen enjoyed traveling to visit family in Northwood N.H., Florida and Virginia.

Eileen was pre-deceased by: her parents, Gerard and Lillian Poling; her son, Todd Nevad; ex-husbands, Jim Garvin and Gerry Nevad; and niece, Danielle Russo.

She is survived by: son, Pete (Jill) Nevad; daughter; Kelly (Jay) Roman; four grandchildren, Matt, Josh, Nick and Sofia; Todd’s girlfriend, Florence (Pinky) Houston; sister, Linda (Nick) Russo; nieces, nephews and many cousins she adored.

A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, July, 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a service at 6:15 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society or Monmouth County SPCA.

— Edited obituary provided by loved ones to Thompson Memorial Home