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Going Retro with Fair Haven’s Chum & Bette Chandler

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Fair Haven’s Chum and Bette Chandler on their wedding day Photo/courtesy of Carol Chandler-West

Today and tomorrow are the days Fair Havenites are spending saying goodbye to lifetime resident Chum Chandler, who was also a 65-year member of the Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company.

So, we felt it only fitting to honor Chum and his wife Bette, who predeceased him in 1996, in today’s Retro Pic of the Day.

The two were married on Sept. 25, 1955, daughter Carol Chandler-West said in a Facebook post.

“I was blessed with two special parents, and for giving me a wonderful life,” she said. “God Bless!!!”

RIP, Chum and Bette Chandler.

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Going Retro with Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Emcee

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JoAnn Pileggi a couple of years ago heading toward the Fair Haven dock. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — JoAnn Pileggi a couple of years ago heading toward the Fair Haven dock.
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The third annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade was Sunday. And there were many familiar faces marching and on the grandstand.

One, in particular, on the grandstand for all three years of the new parade tradition, was emcee JoAnn Pileggi.

Pileggi, a TV journalist for NYC’s Fox 5 News and FOX 29philly, is a Fair Haven resident who is married to RFH grad T.J. Foderaro, a longtime journalist who comes from a long line of journalists.

A couple of years ago, this photo of Pileggi was taken as the Fair Haven resident was headed to a concert on the Fair Haven Dock with her children.

Do you know JoAnn?

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Retro Hanging on a Fire Truck

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Bill Van Develde rides a Fair Haven fire truck circa early 1970s. Photo/Van Develde family — Bill Van Develde rides a Fair Haven fire truck circa early 1970s.
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In light of the pending purchase of a new fire truck for the Fair Haven Fire Department, our Retro Pic of the Day offers a look back at an oldie.

New transport rules mandate that firemen can no longer ride hanging on the the back or sides of a truck.

But, there was a lot of that, like an indelible stereotypical snapshot, back in the day. Times have changed, but the dedication of the local volunteer firefighter, from generation to generation, has not.

In this photo, circa early 1970s, the guys are rolling out for a parade. They are in the back of the firehouse in their dress uniforms.

The guy hanging on the outside of the truck is none other than this editor’s dad, Bill Van Develde, a life member of the fire company and former captain of the Fair Haven Fire Police.

Did you know that the rules for riding on the outside of a fire truck had changed? Who’s inside the cab? And which truck is this? The Mack?

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Retro Rumson St. Paddy’s Day Parading

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Rumson Cub Scouts Pack 11 marches in the first Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — Rumson Cub Scouts Pack 11 marches in the first Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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The countdown to Sunday’s third annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade has begun.

People are lighting the town green (photos of that to come) and fundraising is in full gear.

So, our Retro Pic of the Day today hones in on the first St. Paddy’s Day parade and a pack of parading cub scouts.

Are you marching this year?

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Retro Gull on the Beach

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Seagull om Sea Bright Beach in the fall of 2014. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — Seagull om Sea Bright Beach in the fall of 2014.
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Our Retro Pic of the Day focuses on a gull on the beach in Sea Bright.

The intent of this pic is to get Rumson-Fair Haven people all ready for the warm weather ahead — of course.

What’s your favorite spot at the beach and what are you looking forward to most once the sun hits the shore?

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RFH Retro Show Time

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Rehearsal for Plaza Suite circa 1975. Photo/RFH yearbook — Rehearsal for Plaza Suite circa 1975.
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Our Retro Pic of the Day honors, in a small way, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) shows.

This shot is a yearbook picture of yours truly, your editor, in rehearsal for Plaza Suite circa 1976.

The co-star was a very nice guy, who dropped five pages worth of lines.

No problem. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Dan Olshansky for dropping those lines. It made this editor a better actor.

Cheers to the cast of Young Frankenstein!

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Retro Rumson St. Paddy’s Parade

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The first Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2013. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — The first Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2013.
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Our Retro Pic of the Day serves as a reminder that Sunday marks the start of fundraising events for the third annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

This photo captures a scene at the first St. Paddy’s Day parade that focuses on the marching troupe of the Monmouth County Sons of Ireland.

Know anyone?

The first of fundraisers is tomorrow at Val’s Tavern in Rumson from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be music by Kevin Feehan & Friends. The $10 donation at the door includes music, buffet and bag pipers.

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Fairer Days with Fair Ladies

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Some fair ladies of the Fair Haven Firemen's Fair at the Grab Bag Booth in 2014. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — Some fair ladies of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair at the Grab Bag Booth in 2014.
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Yes, we’re still dreaming of warmer days.

It seems like the lower the temperature plunges, the more many of us wants to be transported to sunny days and balmy nights — and some summer fun.

So, we decided that our Retro Pic of the Day should take us all back again to fair Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair days in 2014 with some more fair ladies, as we like to call them in Fair Haven.

Here are the balloon ladies from the Grab Bag Booth.

See you in a few months, ladies!

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Retro Ode to Rumson’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade

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Kylee and Ruth Wallman, of Fair Haven, at the first Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo/Elaine Van Develde — Kylee and Ruth Wallman at the first Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Our Retro Pic of the Day pays homage to the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade in its inaugural year.

The parade is now in its third year; and fundraising efforts begin on Sunday.

Back in its first year in 2012, the parade drew thousands. It is expected to bring more this year.

The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for March 8.

Will you attend one or more of the fundraising events?

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Swing Back to Surfing RFH Class of ’78 Style

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RFH surfer boys at the Sea Bright beach circa 1978. Photo/George Day — RFH surfer boys at the Sea Bright beach circa 1978.
Photo/George Day

Looking back, the cold didn’t seem to stave off the die-hard Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School ocean dwellers.

We’ve seen them in full Polar Bear Club regalia. Now, in our Retro Pic of the (George) Day, here they are again at shoreline of Sea Bright Beach ready for some surfing fun circa 1978.

Donning down and ski jackets, this crew was always ready to catch a wave — of fun in one way or another.

Know them? Of course, you do.

Thanks again to George Day for providing this original photo from the archives of the RFH yearbook.

We welcome any Retro Pic of the Day contributions from further retro eras or more recent times. Just send an email to [email protected] with your photos and proper credit. Thanks and enjoy!

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Getting Crabby About Winter

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Yes, thinking warmer thoughts is a salient motif of the Retro Pic of the Day lately.

So, in keeping with the warm wishes of many, we decided to, again, remind everyone in the Rumson-Fair Haven area that there’s no time like the present to think some crabby thoughts about the coming spring — in particular, visions of crabbing at the Fair Haven Dock.

This was the scene last year during a more balmy season at sunset.

Count the days until it’s time hang your own “Gone fishin’ at Fair Haven Dock” sign on the office!

What’s your favorite thing to do at the dock?

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Rumsonite Babes of Forrestdale

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Mousekteers of the 1974 Forrestdale yearbook. Photo/Forrestdale yearbook — Mousekteers of the 1974 Forrestdale yearbook.
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Our Retro Pic of the Day gives a glimpse, from the pages of the 1974 Forrestdale yearbook, into the baby faces of some of the eighth grade graduates back then.

The page is entitled Mouseketeers. Hmmmm.

Do you know any of these “model” students? Where were your baby pictures taken? And which of these gems is your favorite?