Rest in peace, Fair Haven Police Special Officer Class II Robert J. Henne …
“Our world will never be the same without him. Heaven has another angel to look over us …” — Audrey Murphy Henne
— Photos/Elaine Van Develde
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Duckin’ Down by the River in Rumson
There was a warm chill in the air on Saturday on the banks of the Navesink River in Rumson.
The water was still frozen from the cold snap and ducks made their way to a sunny spot on the street.
Take a look.
Fair Haven Dock Wrapped in a Snow Blanket
The snow started falling again on Saturday afternoon. And down at the Fair Haven Dock, the Navesink River had transformed into a blanket of snow against an white-out backdrop.
The scene was nothing but a big snow blanket to keep dock die-hards warm with some down-by-the-river serenity.
Take a look at our gallery for a glimpse into the snowy scene. Just click on any photo and scroll. Enjoy and stay warm!
The Next Generation of Snow Angels in Fair Haven
By Elaine Van Develde
No sooner did the snow start to steadily fall in Fair Haven than some neighbor kids hit the sidewalks in front of their houses equipped with colorful shovels great attitudes.
The gaggle of good little guys and girls got some quality romping and “work” in before it all got too tough to handle.
Between the snowmen, snow piles and festive shovels and grins, it was evident they were next in line for snow angel duty.
Referred to by many residents as snow angels, there is a group of teens in the area who sign up to clear driveways, sidewalks and steps for senior citizens and those with disabilities in town.
Watch out for this group!
Click on any image to enlarge to full size and hit next or previous image for the rest.
Here Comes the Snow!
By Elaine Van Develde
As the weather outside in the Rumson-Fair Haven area started getting frightful, the view from the banks of the Navesink River was one filled with choppy waters and a blustery dusting of snow.
It all started Monday morning. As forecasts continue to promise piles of the white stuff, it was still stable enough to get out and capture a bit of the clam before the blizzard in the afternoon.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect hit the docks in Fair Haven and Rumson so people could get the picture.
Take a look at the photos above to get a glimpse into the beginning of the 2015 blizzard. Just click on any image to enlarge, and scroll.
Young Life on McCarter Pond
Yes, today was a day of skating and a little ice hockey on Fair Haven’s McCarter Pond.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect caught up with the kid we like to refer to as the junior Fair Haven mayor — sorry, Lucarelli — Carson Kirman.
Carson loves a photo opp. He’s always skating around town in one way or another.
Take a look at what the kids were up to today on the pond.
Down by the River Before Snowfall
It’s no secret that the Navesink River is a spot of solace for people who grew up in the Rumson-Fair Haven area or just have a sentimental spot for it.
No one knows that unsurpassed value better than this editor.
It was a nippy day along the river today, yet, somehow, a couple of spots still provided that usual dose of serenity.
Take a look at the photo gallery above for a glimpse into life on the Navesink. Just click on one photo and scroll. Enjoy!
Navesink Nightfall Scene in Rumson
— Elaine Van Develde
The sunset scene on the icy Navesink River from Rumson’s Victory Park was a warm one Thursday night.
Light reflected in the frozen still waters set a peaceful tone — a view of life in this riverfront suburb.
Click on any photo to enlarge and scroll. Enjoy!
A New Year Gathering of RFH Grads
By Elaine Van Develde
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) grads and friends gathered once again on Saturday for the annual Grady party.
The Gradys, Mike and Kathleen, both RFH grads from Rumson and Fair Haven, respectively, have been hosting the annual reunion-like event for many years now. In addition to the touching base with the extended Grady family itself, it’s pretty much an annual guarantee that this is the place and time to catch up with RFH alumni, their spouses and friends.
Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect caught up with RFH friends there, some dating back to kindergarten.
Take a look at the gallery above. Just click on any photo and scroll. Know anyone?
And many thanks to the Gradys for their generosity and a fabulously festive evening!
Lighting Up the Holidays in the R-FH Area
There’s something about Christmas lights in small towns that just soothes the hometown soul.
Here’s to yet another reason why the Rumson-Fair Haven area is so special.
Take a little holiday tour with us in our photo gallery above. Just click on any image to enlarge and click the arrows to scroll through.
Happy holidays to all from Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect!
Reflections: Fair Haven Dock at Sunset
Photos by Elaine Van Develde
Call this collage Reflections from Fair Haven Dock.
It is yet another testament to the beauty of the Rumson-Fair Haven area in a view from the dock onto the Navesink River.
Click on any circle to enlarge and scroll through with the arrows to the left and right. Enjoy!
RFH Grads Gather for Beer Tasting
Call it an impromptu Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) reunion of sorts — a beer tasting peppered with fun and critiques, sort of.
A small group of the RFH grads and friends gathered on Saturday at the Nip N Tuck in Long Branch to taste beer and catch up.
A good time was had by all. The tasting was organized by RFH alum Mike Grady, president of Grady Loss Consulting in Fair Haven.
He has a double IPA creation of his own on the table.
Take a look at our photo gallery for a glimpse into the evening. Recognize anyone?
Hmmmm … See Tom Kelly, Greg Holland, Doug DiStefano, Bill Rannertshauser?
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