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Scene Around: Donovan’s 50th; Yesteryear ‘Cheers!’

It was something to dance about — or “Cheers!” about, at least. And while there was no dancing in the street in Sea Bright, there was what looked like some dancing on the deck at Donovan’s Reef on Aug. 10 when the iconic Sea Bright beachfront bar and grill was celebrated for its 50 years in existence by a Monmouth County official and its owners.

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Retro Sea Bright Beach Clubbing

Sometimes ya just have to go clubbing … in Sea Bright … before the age of 10.

After all, what good Rumson kid didn’t? Not many, if any. And back in the summer of ’69, little Claire Hurd was one who went clubbing … to Sea Bright Beach Club, of course, with the best of them. It was just the way Rumsonites rolled in the summer. Still do.

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Retro Rumson Beach Boys & Girl & Clubbing History

Rumson girl and beach boys of the 60s
Photo/courtesy of Cindy Crowley

A reprise for history’s sake …

The Rumson beach boys of the 1960s no sooner made their retro appearance than the iconic spot of their clubbing and lifeguard stand antics became a focal point of the snapshot.

And there’s a sequel with a girl added to the beach boy mix, apparently having broken up the standoff on the lifeguard stand, claiming top spot. Mayhem ensued. Meanwhile, back at the club …

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Sea Bright Resident and Teacher, Rosemary Walters, 90

Rosemary Louise Walters

Former longtime Sea Bright resident and teacher, Rosemary Louise Walters, of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 4 with her trusted aide, Annette Ramsey, and close friend and assistant, Tracy Thompson, by her side. She was 90.

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