|
 |
|
|
|
1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 I just moved out to california about 3 years ago, I lived in maplewood my whole life, and I always come back to visit friends, and family. I'm 19 turning 20 next month, and I had the best of memories that will last forever, and I love the pictures, I can always look at them whenever I become home sick. Jessica Diak <jangel777@saintly.com> Placentia, CA USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 14:52:57 (EST) I was referred to the site by Mary Macdonald and am intriqued with it. As a third generation native of Maplewood, I had misgivings retirering to the Eastern Shore of VA. Though I love the Chesapeake bay-country life, I miss good old Maplewood. My Greatgrandfather was the Caretaker for the Asher B. Durand estate. My dad related how his dad sat on the station coach, with his dad, picking up Asher & party from the Train station in the 1860's & 1870's The caretakers house once was on the corner of Durand RD & Ridgewood next to ST George's church. He bought part of the Timothy Ball property in 1879 where his son (my Grandad) started "GEFKENS FLOWERS". I'm kind of proud to hear our name mentioned in some recollections of the town and sometimes feel like a traitor for leaving. I take comfort in hearing rave reviews, from new aqquaintences, about Maplewood. I had to leave to realize how well known and unique Maplewood is. Fondly, Ray Gefken Ray Gefken CHS 1956 <raygef@visi.net> Exmore, VA USA 23350 - Friday, November 23, 2001 at 08:33:30 (EST) Hi: I lived in Maplewood from 1939 to 1986, with 4 years out in an apartment when first married to John Rountree, who grew up in South Orange. My mom was in the first class to graduate from the "new" CHS in 1928, John and I graduated in 1957 and all five of our children went all through the schools there when we lived on Maplewood Avenue. When one grows up in such a fantastic place, one developes VERY high standards for towns in which to live, and there AREN'T very many places that can measure up to Maplewood. How many people do you know who can return to their home town and find it even better than it was all those years ago! Maplewoodians, past and present have ALOT to be grateful for. Mary Ann MacDonald <mareunclbill@aol.com> Rockport, ME USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 19:25:43 (EST) ANYBODY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO TEACHERS FROM SOJH.MR. COX SCIENCE TEACHER, OR MR ALFORD MATH TEACHER.GRADUATED IN 1969, ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM. THANKS, MIKE MIKE T. <IRONMIKE00@HOME.COM> NJ USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 16:59:10 (EST) Don't even know how I got to the site, but I'm sure glad, and a little sad that I did. My best times and friends were in Maplewood, although I was to young to know it at the time. Lived on So.Pierson for a lot of years... Short walk to Norman and Barney's.... Great town, never should have left. Jack Dailey <Jackie1944@msn.com> PA USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 10:34:12 (EST) Looking for any one I went to school with in 70s Gordon Johnson <gordontj@hotmail,com> Brodnax , Va USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 15:18:08 (EST) Hey Everyone, Very cool website! I lived on Orchard Rd from 1972 to 1987.Went to Clinton,SOJH,and St.Benedict's Prep(82) Last May I had a chance to return home and provide a percussion clinic for the kids at Columbia. I had an awesome time.It felt a little strange being back,because it was like nothing had changed.It all still looked the same, maybe a bit smaller than what I remember.Although I live in FL,I make sure to tell people I'm from MAPLEWOOD NJ! Danny Raymond <jamitor@aol.com> Orlando, FL USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 13:33:01 (EST) Hi! In June 2001 I came over from Germany to spend a year in the USA. I`m working as an AuPair ( Nanny) and the last four months showed me, that my decision to spend a year in a foreign country I`ve never visited before, far away from my family and friends, was the right one. I kind of grew up ( but still, there`s a long way to go ) and learning that Americans are so friendly and nice helped me a lot to forget my homesickness and fear and go out, making new friends. I`m living with the McGee family on Parker Avenue and they really opened me a door into a whole new world. I really feel like part of their life, and they all became part of mine. Thank you guys ( Alex, Carolyn, Claire, Tom and Brandy). Also, I met great new friends, people that are very important for me by now, and the year is far from over. Sophie, I like you so much. I hope you stay like you are and we stay friends forever - see you next summer in Germany. There are a lot more persons to thank for making my "new" life so much better, so I think I`ll write back a couple of times. But I want to finish with saying that Maplewood is a great town with so many nice people and I can`t imagine another place to live my year in USA. Nike <darkcosy@hotmail.com> maplewood, NJ USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 18:20:50 (EDT) I'm trying to find out if there are any plans for a 30th reunion for the CHS Class of 72. Geoff West <gwest12@earthlink.net> Glendale, AZ USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 02:03:33 (EDT) IHM '79 SHP '83 George Chan <gchan@aol.com> Fairfax, VA USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 10:58:27 (EDT) I lived on East Cedar Lane in Maplewood from 1964 to 1972, attended Jefferson School from K thru 5th grade, then moved to Millburn. I have many fond memories of Maplewood--skating on the duck pond, 4th of July (best celebration anywhere), walking to school on Kendall Ave., cutting through Gefken's Florist to get to the park, the Timothy Ball House, sunday school at Morrow Memorial, spending the summers at the Maplewood Pool, neighborhood block parties on Kendall Ave., picking up dad at the train station, fairs at Jefferson School,etc. I came back to visit Maplewood in 1999, and it hadn't changed a bit (just looked smaller)! It was a wonderful place to live, and I'm sure it still is. Janet (Ayden) Wirtz <jwirtz@mpccpb.org> Monterey, CA USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 16:16:50 (EDT) Disregard inquiry searching for John Cunningham. I found him. Thanks Vasselli <cjv@adelphia.net> Jupiter, Fl USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 12:19:48 (EDT) I am looking for and old friend John Cunningham. John lived on Plymouth Ave. and graduated CHS in 1964.I know he married and his family is grown now. I heard he moved somewhere in the Carolinas I think. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Carl Vasselli <cjv@adelphia.net> Jupiter, FL USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 21:12:36 (EDT) Hi everyone! I just surfed into this beautiful web-site and it brings back so many memories! I was an au-pair in Maplewood from 1987 to 1988. It's almost a lifetime ago, but now it seems to me as if it was yesterday. I suppose no-one actually remembers me, but if so, just send me an e-mail. And even if some of the other girls from back then surfes into this site (Marion, Inga, Meike): I'm sorry that we lost contact. Mail me if you find this :-). My special greetings to Greg, Debbie, Cara and Devin. I had the time of my life when I was with you! Also "hello" to Dean if you ever happen to surf in! I will never forget you all and the wonderful town of Maplewood, NJ! Love - Stefanie. Stefanie Leich-Heinen <sleich@wiesbaden-online.de> Wiesbaden, Germany - Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 11:53:46 (EDT) Hi everyone!!! I miss Maplewood so bad! I lived with Sue and Mark Goodman as their nanny from May 99-00. I love this town, the people, and the pizza!!! They sure don't do Pizza out here in the west like they do there. I have been back twice to visit, but as a poor college student at the University of Utah (home of the Winter Games..) I can only afford so much! I hope any of you reading this that know me will e-mail and say hi!!! Maplewood will always hold a sweet spot in my heart. I miss the walks in the park taking little Mikey to the library or the bank for "lolli's"... Hope you all are well.. Dianna Duke <diannaduke@hotmail.com> Salt Lake City, UT USA - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 23:33:56 (EDT) Sally Herships, who grew up in Maplewood (and my classmate at Kent Place), is a documentary artist who is doing a project to collect witnesses' stories of September 11th. There was an article about it in the September 25th Boston Globe at this stie: http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/268/nation/_Where_were_you_+.shtml - It's a worthwhile project and I think she needs some financial support to continue. If someone could also post this on the message boards, that would be great. Michelle <mvsz@hotmail.com> Provience, RI USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 10:31:17 (EDT) It's been many years since I've returned to Maplewood, but I remember the town so well. I had many friends there, and often wonder how they are doing. My father was a police officer there, and I know he had many friends there too, and it would be great to hear from some of them. Hope all is well in Maplewood. Miss ya... Karen Riggs (Zekas) <Noroom2talk@yahoo.com> Saline, MI USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 16:03:28 (EDT) I lived in Maplewood from 1980-1985 and will always have great memories of Seth Boyden, Maplewood Middle and Troop 5. Paul Zekas <palzeke@yahoo.com> Ann Arbor , MI USA - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 18:59:49 (EDT) HI!!!! Debra Waring <debw712@aol.com> Old Bridge, NJ USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 22:38:10 (EDT) Love the site. Keep up the good work. Garfield & Jacquelyn Duncan <gduncan1@home.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 11:00:03 (EDT) I am blown away that this site exists!!!....I lived at 16 Maplewood ave in the mid 70's....my familiy was one of the first African-American families to move in.....I am black with blue eyes, so I stood out twice!!!....I went to MJHS for the 8th grade....I hung out with all the other black kids: Keith(still got that mark on your hand?), Derrick, Karla, Melody, Judy, Crystal,...Richard Tambor sold me my first...never mind!...I also hung out in Memorial park with Mark Hagirty, John Torres and Ariya from Isreal...killed many a brain cells in that park w/ the Sewer Rats...went fishing in the pond...4th of July celebration...saw "Jaws" at the Maplewood theater....had pizza after school in the village....or a pastry at the bakery....sold stickers for the PAL....left for a while, back to California, and came back to CHS for the 10th grade....hooked up w/ Arnold(my Giant!),David(the Voice), Melanie (the Bod),Pam Shell (my first puppy love girlfriend,she was gorgeous!!!), Donna, Kelly(sorry I was a jerk)....some of my old homies who's faces I can see but can't think of their name....the memories are flooding back.....was even in the school chorus!!....performing all over the town....lived up the hill from the school on Prospect....getting chased up that same hill by the Italians...for running my mouth probably LOL....I was in CHS the day Elvis died.....a small amount of time , but it left a life full of fond memeories....if I've rung a bell for anyone who may remeber me, or even remember some of the people I've mentioned....please email me....and help jog my addled memory banks!!!...Thank you very much for a much needed trip down memory lane!! Saladin "Jackson" Thomas Saladin "Jackson" Thomas <raiderdaddy@aol.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 06:36:56 (EDT) Many thanks-- have found my friend Mary G. Durkin -- we have been in contact and will not lose each other again. Thank you all for your help. MM Marilyn Murphy <gm1M2@hotmail.com> Wayne, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 09:29:42 (EDT) Hi, I went to Jefferson elementary school, MJH, CHS graduating 1971, but finished in 1970. Does anyone remember Mrs. Salazar? She was my second grade teacher at Jefferson and in her class she taught us Spanish. She was very kind to me and would be invited to dinner at her house. I can still almost taste the homemade spaghetti sauce that she would make. I still try to duplicate it to this day. I wonder if anyone knows if she is still alive. She would probably be in her 60's or 70 yrs old by now. I seem to recall that she lived with her brother and block or so behind Jefferson school. The year I was in second grade would have to be about 1960 or 1961. Thanks. I miss Maplewood - I haven't been there since about 1974. Used to ride the train into NYC to work. Miss the old Erie Lackawanna. I remember riding on the train in the morning and we'd stop at "Orange" station and the guys that were building the World Trade Center would hop on the train to go to work. There were about 20-30 of them and seemed to be of French descent. Nice to have a website to come and look at the place now. Really hasn't changed much at all. Like you are stopped in time. Nancy Albert <nea35@hotmail.com> Kennebunk, ME USA - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 14:34:11 (EDT) Dear Maplewood Neighbors, I live in nearby Irvington, less than three-tenths of a mile from the Maplewood border. I visit your website everyday. It is a wonderful source of information for me and a testament to what can be accomplished in a close knit community. Also, the website is, visually, quite pretty. I've seen just about every municipal and community bulletin board on the internet. Yours is the best by far. P.S. -- The photographs are beautiful. The photo of the train interior on the "Train Poop" thread is a stand out. Yvonne USA - Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 11:35:45 (EDT) We all had such a great time at our 30th reunion in Nov. I am wondering how you are all are feeling about being 50 this year?? I, personally, am celebrating!!!!!!! Anyway...whether you are enjoying your half century mark...or hating it....was wondering how many of you might want to get together for a "Nifty 50 birthday party" in 2002? Just putting some "feelers" out....so let me know, ok?? Sue Hunter <luckystr52@aol.com> York, PA USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 23:53:43 (EDT) am trying to find Mary G. Gefken. Her family owned Gefken Florist in Maplewood - She married Paul Durkin in 1955 --have lost track of her and would dearly love to get back in touch. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Marilyn Whitcomb Murphy <gm1M2@hotmail.com> USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 15:15:57 (EDT) I grew up on Hickory Dr. i went to Jefferson grade shcool, MJH, and i graduated from CHS in 1969. My family(the Hurley's) moved out of Mapelwood in 1980, but i have been back to visit, just for the day. It is still a beautiful town and i have a great many happy memories there. There are no other fireworks like those in memorial park on the 4th of july. i still miss gruning's hot fudge. and going to charlie's on Maplewood ave. for subs after school, with the cretan company. Peggy (Hurley) Wiegand, E-mail jwiegand1@aol.com Peggy Wiegand <jwiegand1@aol.com> PORTAGE, IN USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 18:09:04 (EDT) anyone remember Dr. Evans on Parker Ave? My dad retired about 10 years ago, after being town doctor for over 40 years. Last week, my four brothers, David, Dan, Robert and Paul, met at dad's house to help begin the clean up and packing to help dad move out of 172 Parker Ave. after 42 years. To say it was bitter sweet would be a gross understatement. Jim Evans <jim.evans@yahoo.com> colo spgs, co USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 18:20:43 (EDT) Hi: I lived in Maplewood from '57 through '78 living on Park Rd. first then Durand Rd. I never went to school in Maplewood (Our Lady of Sorrows '66 then Delbarton '70) but still remember playing hoops with all the Maplewood Jr. High and Columbia guys down at Memorial park. Do they still plant Cacti in the garden by the recreation bldg. at the park? Great stuff, great town. Anybody see Doug Rush, Doug Biro or Steve Baumgarten around. Love to hear from the "hoop" guys from '64- '71. Jay Russell <jay_russell@kellwood.com> spring lake, nj USA - Monday, July 09, 2001 at 15:07:45 (EDT) Hi i lived at 26 essex road from 1952-to 1963-went to clinton school and soutj orange jr hi- if anyone sees this and remembers me wants to say ho- contact me at shana10264@aol.com fayette katz <shana10264@aol.com> hollywood, fl USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 18:13:19 (EDT) Imagine my surprise to see the one of my high schools out in the field playing Ultimate Frisbee this spring!!!!! Maplewood will always be home.....and you will always be my friends..... Sue Hunter <luckystr52@aol.com> York, Pa USA - Friday, June 22, 2001 at 23:31:30 (EDT) I first admired Maplewood as a kid living in South Orange. I graduated CHS in '61, left for College, and Law School and always thought of Maplewood as a town that I would want to raise my children in. In any event, we bought our home in '70 and are still in it with numerous additions. My two kids graduated CHS. I even decided to practice law in town. Interestingly, I'm not the only one here that has these kind of roots in Maplewood. There are many of us who have stayed or come back. Has the place stayed the same? In many ways. Yet, if anything, it is a more dynamic town. While retaining its old "atmosphere", traditions and community values, Maplewood's citizens are now more diverse in ethnicity, race, religion and sexual preference- much to its betterment. It is a very welcoming town. Considering its proximity to Manhattan (25 minutes by NJT Direct)and its adjacent urban neighbors, Maplewood continues to be an oasis, and the very antithesis of the image that uninformed outsiders conjure up about N.J. Our tax situation, notwithstanding, Maplewood is still a great,unique, town in which too live. Manny Fish <Afish1@aol.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 13:41:38 (EDT) I'm really enjoying the site -- I graduated from CHS in 79, and went to Fielding School (Mr. Ritzer will always be a hero of mine) and Maplewood Junior High in the Dr. Ryan era. For all its faults -- and my faults -- Maplewood was a great place to grow up. I can still remember the 12 o'clock whistle on Saturdays, Maplewood center, playing baseball in Memorial Park, and hockey on the "rink" until all hours -- the skate house. Enough rambling. Any other CHS 1979 folks out there -- drop me an email. I'd love to hear from you. Ron Bishop <rcbsam@aol.com> Newark, DE USA - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 15:00:30 (EDT) What a great website! I fondly remember baseball in Maplecrest Park, the Fourth of July and the cannon waking us up, friends long gone, the fall leaves, and the Cougar Soccer team with Mr. C. My Dad finally moved from Prospect St. where my brother and I grew up. Any old classmates out there? Drop me a line. I love to relive the old days! Bill Kayser <umgrizzlies@aol.com> Bozeman, MT USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 18:54:34 (EDT) I love this site! I grew up in SO graduated CHS in 1977. I have fond memories of having a treat at Baskin Robbins as a child. Having pizza at the Roman Gourmet with friends later on. I loved the old Theatre run by Mr. Brooks. I check the site often to get a feel of Home. Eileen Chew <Elfinmagic1977@aol.com> DuPont, WA USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 12:29:19 (EST) I love this site! I grew up in SO graduated CHS in 1977. I have fond memories of having a treat at Baskin Robbins as a child. Having pizza at the Roman Gourmet with friends later on. I loved the old Theatre run by Mr. Brooks. I check the site often to get a feel of Home. Eileen Cew <Elfinmagic1977@aol.com> DuPont, WA USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 12:28:00 (EST) I purchased my home in Maplewood, almost 2 years ago. I must say I am happy about the purchase, location and neighbors [a few of which I have had the please to work with some years ago and grew with from childhood. Maplewood is ok with me! My grandchild love to visit!! Vicki Lester <muhdah@msn.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 16:43:18 (EST) Coming to Maplewood for Easter to visit family. Looks like a wonderful town and I heard it is a great place to live. Can't wait to visit. Kasey <kasey_steffen@yahoo.com> Halifax, NS Canada - Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 17:15:27 (EST) Dorothy said it best..."There's no place like home!" and although I left Maplewood in 1967, it was and is a great place to grow up. I graduated from CHS in 1965 and have lived in 2 foreign countries and 4 states since then. Would love to hear from any former Burnet Street neighbors, Prospect Church friends or classmates! Susie Sue Salisbury Lauderbaugh <suefirst@aol.com> Deatsville, AL USA - Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 14:43:26 (EST) hallo! i'm looking for a web site of a maplewood company named ARJON ;is there anybody that can help me ?thank you ,grazie tante saluti a tutti loredana loredana <walo@iol.it> formia, italy - Moving to Maplewood in May!!! ( : Stephanie Hall <stephh@avondalemills.com> Hoboken, NJ USA - I am looking to purchase a home and decided that Maplewood will become "My Hometown." I am renting now but look for me in your census! LOL! Joy Robinson <ninachocolate@hotmail.com> East Orange, NJ USA - James Ricalton was my husband's great-grandfather. We are very curious about Maplewood because James Ricalton spent so many years of his life in your town. When our children are older, we plan to visit Maplewood. Thank you for all of the beautiful photographs that you have posted. Maplewood looks like a wonderful place to live. S. Ricalton USA - I stumbled on this site by chance and found myself taking an unexpected trip back in time. I went to school in Maplewood from 5th grade through CHS class 1970. I have wonderful memories of ice skating at Maplecrest Park, 4th of July Battle of the Bands in the Park and hanging out in Maplewood Village (usually Baskin Robbins). The town hall photo reminds me of the time my friends put up the Mickey Mouse hands on the clock and made the front page of the newspaper! Betsy, Laurie, Barbara, Cheryl, Richard, Peter, Mark -- if any of you are out there drop me an email! Janis Day Christensen <janisday@earthlink.net> Rossmoor, CA USA - sue <luckystr52@aol.com> york, pa USA - if anyone knows where suzie is,tell her i love her paul <graffallstar@cs.com> fl USA - two things: one, the left frame on the message board does not seem to work. Secondly, anyone know when the next township committee meeting is? Joan Crystal <JCkittle@yahoo.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - SEE OOUR 52nd ANNIVERSARY!! Website: http:home.tampabay.rr.com/babi Servinng ABLE & DISABLED! Harold F. Dangler <hdangle1@tampabay.rr.com> Seminole, FL USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 16:15:07 (EST) In 1946 & after WW II, I married a Mapleood,N,.J. girl, DORIS BAKER. Her grandfather disgned the Dunellen St. Fire house, & BAKER St. was named after him & was it's first Chief. We've been mmarried for 54 years! Harold F. Dangler <hdangle1@tampabay.rr.com> Seminole, FL USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 15:43:49 (EST) Denise, you were asking about former students of Our Lady of Sorrows school. My brother Phil and I went there during the 40s. I haven't heard from any OLS people in years. Would like to share memories with you. Ed Reuther, Jr. <efreuther@gateway.net> Palm Bay, FL USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 13:24:25 (EST) To Barbara and Alex - thanks for those memories fo my Dad! It's difficult for a child to think of his parent as a great teacher; just a strict discplinarian. Alex, he really enjoyed having girls in his classes. One of his radio club students contacted him during his retirement. Believe it or not, he still had the old newspaper clipping about her involvement in ham radio at the old W2YTT at the Jr. High. Ed Reuther, Jr. <efreuther@gateway.net> Palm Bay, FL USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 13:18:24 (EST) HOw wonderful to find this site and all the wonderful memories it brings back. Each 4th of July I think back to the town celebration and know there is not another town that does it as well. Although it's been many years since I have lived in Maplewood, I know it's still there and will always retain the charm. Graduated in "52 from Columbia and our class is looking forward to our 50th reunion in 2002. Of course, none of us beleive we are that old! Any classmates around who also attended Our Lady of Sorrows school in the 40's? Denise Gallo Shortway <paperpals@ aol.com> Ocala, FL USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 15:13:51 (EST) Maplewood was a great town to grow up in! Looking back, it reminds me of Mayberry RFD. I attended Clinton school, SOJH, and Columbia class of '76. Since college, I moved to Alaska where I pursued my dream of the frontier and living closer to the edge but my mind still wanders back to Maplewood when I think of home. It's ben a number of years since I last visited but it seemed pretty much like I last left it. Mr C is still the best soccer coach in the world and Maplewood village still captures my childhood imagination. It had the 5 and 10 store with the horse ride in front, the hardware store with the smell of wood and of course Pearson's Mill not too far away. Maplewood village is still the greatest and you might pause and appreciate it for the way it brings your community together. I look forward to my future in Alaska but I will always treasure my Maplewood roots. Joe Riordan <joe.riordan@alaska.com> Anchorage, AK USA - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 01:38:34 (EST) Hello. I grew up in Maplewood from 1972-89 and '94-96. Went to Tuscan, Maplewood Middle, Columbia. I remember singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" in Town Hall, dancing for the cast of "Sarafina," the band competition when Dunia called "Attention" and Dan called "Mark Time," and running through the sprinklers on the golf course (being chased off by the Green Hornet). I so took this place for granted during my misfit girlhood. Oh well, I'm a happily married newspaper editor now, and Maplewood is as beautiful as ever. Dave Lieb, Tom Rowan, Marya Burke, Chris Adinaro -- I hope you're all well and happy. Michelle Rosa Raybeck <parknsheb@aol.com> Kearny, NJ USA - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 12:29:59 (EST) For those of you from the class of 1970 who missed our reunion last night....you missed a fun time! Seemed like everyone enjoyed themselves...I know I sure did! Hope we have another one before 10 yrs passes by. The url above is a link to a few pictures I took. if anyone else has any you'd like me to post, send them to me. Sue Hunter Chynoweth <luckystr52@aol.com> York, PA USA - Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 21:32:04 (EST) It's good to know there are still places where we can appreciate individualities. Dilla Marville <mrsmarville@yahoo.com> Newark, NJ USA - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 13:06:24 (EDT) that address is http://luckystar52.homepage.com Sue <luckystr52@aol.com> York, Pa USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 22:15:47 (EDT) Just wanted to say I am really looking forward to the reunion. Also I just finished my new version of my web page.....hope you all will visit. Sue <luckystr52@aol.com> York, Pa USA - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 22:14:49 (EDT) HI ALL!!! I graduated in 1995!!! I don't really miss much of it. However, I love Maplewood and the Flamigo Community Parties of Richmond Avenue!!!! Mary Zappo <Mary.Zappo@cnaunisource.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 15:06:18 (EDT) I didn't grow up in Maplewood but have lived here 15 years. I am thrilled that my children are able to grow up in such a wonderful neighborhood. I noticed that many messages in the Guest Book relate to trying to connect with old classmates. there is a great website - classmates.com that might be valuable in your search for lost classmates. Good Luck - John John Harvey <harveyclan@home.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 23:40:13 (EDT) No one ever really leaves Maplewood. How can you when you were part of Clinton School, South Orange Jr. High, and Columbia? Grunings,the football games, the Sweet 16 parties, the neighborhood, friends, and of course- WHO COULD EVER FORGET THE TEACHERS? Yes Ed, I remember your Dad. Mr. Reuther fixed a broken heel on my shoe one day. He asked me if me name was Lucille(LooseHeel)!!!! Thanks for the memories. Barbara (Rocco) Safonte <BARBARA29@msn.com> USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:36:30 (EDT) I'm still looking for a friend I lost track of..She graduated in 1955. Her name is Jean Bernard Porter...If anyone out there know's of her where about's, please contact me...There has to be someone who know's where she is..I really need your help. Joan Montagna <JJMONTY@WEBTV.NET> Union, NJ USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 10:12:59 (EDT) I'm from maplewood and I moved to Florida last summer and I would like to know why it is that there is almost no metion or pictures in this whole webpage of whats on the other side of springfield ave almost like it doesnt even exist? Elissa Arencibia <Shadow918@aol.com> pembroke pines, fl USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 14:36:23 (EDT) Hi, grew up in Maplewood, lived on Florida St., graduated in 1959. Would love to hear from anyone in my class, or any other class, who remembers me. Now live in California, before California it was Nebraska for 12 years. My husband is Pat Idler, lived on Maplewood Ave., went to Seton Hall Prep, and Seton Hall University. Adelay (Bopp) Idler <pidler@earthlink.net> Elk Grove, CA USA - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 17:15:21 (EDT) me flamboyant/him stern and conservative. I thought I almost killed him right there in class. I drew a circular house, with no interior doors........hanging beads mind you (very "in" at the time) and he got sooooooo mad (no doors on the bathroom either) I reduced him to sputtering...and he just walked into his office and sat down. Mumbling something about why women shouldn't be allowed near a draft table! LOL! Well Ed, there is a God. Fast forward 30 something years later..... Your father made a profound impact on my life. I am a RE Developer here in the Bay Area. I have designed almost all of my projects, and when I don't, I am the lead designer that works w/the Architects. I am self-taught on CAD, and I have been nominated to win an award for a house I designed called "WindRiver House". Yes, it's bizarre (of course), but very beautiful. There is an artificial river running thru the house, (and foundations!) and licensed/seasoned Architects ooh and ahh over it. The bathrooms do have doors. I've had to compromise something! I don't know if your dad is alive or not, but he had a profound impact on my life....obviously. He was very "forward thinking" for his time...allowing a "girl" to enter his very macho den (sometimes I think he had second thoughts) but non the less, my love of designing spaces, figuring out how things work, are directly because of this man. He taught me how to see in 3D. I took a drafting clas w/engineers 11 years ago, again the only women.......and again laboring over widgets......the week we were let loose to create the object in 3D from one view.....all of the guys..just were stuck. I aced the class. Thanks to your dad. Also, I aced handwriting because he would become infuritaed if it wasn't just so..... Wow. I was just talking about him the other night at Starbuck's. About the beads...etc..... I hope this story touches your life somehow, becuase your dad deffinitely touched mine.
Warmly,
About Mr. Reuters from SOJH! Oh my God! Mr Reuters! I have the best story about him. With a wonderful ending. I was the 1st female in his drafting class. Walked-out/Sat in...etc.....whatever. Fought w/Mr. Parr...gave him all this feminist babble...out of sheer misery, he let me in. Mr. Reuters was willing to give me a try. I drove him nuts. I wanted to design buildings/rooms, he was trying to get me to draft Alexandra Dorian <alexkane@aol.com> San Jose, CA USA - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 05:52:42 (EDT) Hi! I lived in Maplewood when I was 6 to 9years old.Someone remembering me? I was a student of Tuscan school and spent special time in Maplewood.I'm very happy to find this homepage. Kotaro Sena <sena.peri@dent.tmd.ac.jp> JAPAN - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 10:05:57 (EDT) does anyone know how i can get in touch with roberta grehl? she taught public speaking my senior year at columbia 1970....and more recently taught at the jr high. i would like to invite her to our 30th class reunion....but have no idea how to contact her. any help out there??? sue hunter chynoweth <luckystr52@aol.com> USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 23:14:45 (EDT) Each time upon entering Maplewood Online's Guest Book, I'm amazed at the lack of activity at a site that is very unique, as is the community that it represents. I must also include the chat page, which for some unknown reason also suffers from the same condition known as lack of use. Having moved from town only a short time ago, depending on Maplewood On-Line for information right now is not an option, guess we'll have to depend on the News-Record on-line source for that. But miracles do happen, so let's see what happens in the future. Maplewood, as always, does rise to meet any challange. Steve Kaufmann <Capt113ret@aol,com> Monroe Township, NJ USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 22:05:06 (EDT) Who remembers Tony at Roman Gourmet? You know the pizza place next to the movie theater that Mr. Brooks, the science teacher owned? I graduated in 1977, and am looking to hook up with Joe Cadigan. Anyone know where to reach him? Gregg Clayton <were9@gateway.net> Somers Point, NJ USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 16:57:07 (EDT) Wow, what a trip down memory lane. I grew up in South Orange but have many fond memories of Maplewood. Who can forget Memorial park July 4th celebrations or little league games there? If only we could go back... CHS clas of 1977 Ken Gantz <kgantz@iglou.com> Louisville, KY USA - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 00:36:10 (EDT) Maplewood brings back some great memories. CHS '75, the boys the Maplewood pool etc. Does anyone know if there will be a reunion for the class of '75? If so, I would really like to know. Thanks, Bill Bill Edward <bedward@massed.net> marshfield, ma 02050 USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 15:59:25 (EDT) Make that Class of '75! Bill Edward <bedward@massed.net> marshfield, ma USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 15:57:17 (EDT) Maplewood brings back some great memories. CHS '75, the boys the Maplewood pool etc. Does anyone know if there will be a reunion for the calss of '75? If so, I would really like to know. Thanks, Bill Bill Edward <bedward@massed.net> marshfield, ma 02050 USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 15:53:42 (EDT) Finally, reconection with my home town. I received this information about this site today from Larry Stone, one of my best friends when we lived in Maplewood in the 50's. We graduated from CHS,1960 and have kept in touch all these years. I used to live on Ridgewood Terrace (13)across the street from Sue Denman, what fine memories! In the "site" I haven't found anything about Boy Scout Troop 2. Is it still together? Growing up in Maplewood was great. Going to "Grunnings" or up to Don's drive in or Curly's in the village. My two brothers (Russ & Bob)and I all worked at the Maplewood Theatre. Maplewood, what great memories, thanks for the guestbook! Rich Davey <sadrad13@prodigy.net> Burnsville, MN USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 10:44:07 (EDT) Where is everyone......never seem to be able Goodolddays USA - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 12:20:01 (EDT) Where is everyone that graduated in 1954? Never see anyone from that year......Where is everybody?? Come on and write. Would love to hear from someone...... Joan {Bender} Montagna <JJMONTY@WEBTV.NET> USA - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 13:01:57 (EDT) I graduated from Columbia High School in 1950. Hi Roy. Lois Nunn Teagarden <lteaga@aol.com> USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 12:59:52 (EST) Hi Maplewood - This is a great website - Haven't been back to Maplewood since my mother's death 11 years ago, but I still have nostalgia for the town. After growing up in Maplewood, and my father being the judge here when he was killed in an Airline Accident in 1958, I still vividly remember many of the good times we had. My brother, Grant, and my sister, Holly, still reminise quite frequently about all the good friends and times we enjoyed here. After retiring as an Airline Captain, I have continued to reside in Texas, which has been my home for the last 30 years. I still think about Maplewood quite often, and miss the friends, experiences, and the delightful setting of the town. Thank you for providing a wonderful website for all of us to enjoy. David C. Trauth <dtflash@flash.net> Plano, TX USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 02:26:40 (EST) Trying to find an old friend, her maiden name was Connie Brady and she graduated CHS in 1963. If anyone knows how I might get in touch with her, please let me know or let her know I'm trying to find her. okden@aloha.net. Thank you. Dianne Decker Bruce <okden@aloha.net> Kailua-Kona, HI USA - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 12:57:47 (EST) Maplewood has always been a great town. Was at Maplewood Middle then went to my sophmore year at CHS. Is a great website for a great town. Miss the weather and the trees and the parks. Been back a few times when I was Navy recruiter in Morristown, but will always try to go by the old Roman Gourmet in the village Richard Jones <rcajones@netzero.net> Vista, Ca USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 02:02:47 (EST) Hi i lived in Maplewood for my first 30 yrs. Loved it then and still love it. Looking for some old friends, Kathy Conroy, Debbie Straus, Kathy Richards. Please let me know if anyone knows where they are. Lori Jacobus Crawford <slcraw675@aol.com> Saraland , Al USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at 15:14:29 (EST) i would also be interested if anyone knows where the curcio's are. i was friends with david and mark. and to all the class of 1970....a 30th reunion is in the works, so if you have been MIA in past years, please email me with your address so you are included in the mailings! sue <luckystr52@aol.com> dallastown, pa USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 21:18:57 (EST) Really nice Web site! Thanks to Peter Powers for letting me know about it. I actually grew up in South Orange (Vose Ave), and graduated in the CHS class of '67. There were 2 'jeff williams' in that class; I'm the one from stage crew, Cheudreuts band, beer bashes, etc. I moved to CA in '68. Haven't been back to NJ since 1970 or so, and quickly lost touch with most NJ friends after that, having only recently reconnected with a few of them (via the wonders of the Internet, mostly). Found a few familiar names among this site's CHS grads lists, though, and will no doubt get in touch. Still wondering whatever happened to Rise Blumenschein, Jamie Coughlin, Randee and Lauri Getz, Larry Curcio (all CHS grads from '67, '68, or '69) or really any of the other folks I hung out with back then (can't remember all the names - too many beer bashes, I guess). Can anybody help out? Jeff Williams <jwil@chevron.com> concord, ca USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 19:37:51 (EST) How is Maplewood Jeff Ricigliano <Ricig@yahoo.com> Madison, CT USA - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 21:46:28 (EST) I moved from Maplewood to Milton, Fl in 1998. For any of my friends, or acquaintances, e-mail me. Would love to hear from you! :-) Brian Hayes <BHayes1969@mindspring.com> Milton, Fl USA - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 19:42:35 (EST) no comment Alphonse Domenick <silenzio6@aol.com> maplewood, nj USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 05:24:13 (EST) hi too everyone in maplewood! this message is a plea for info on classmates from the class of 1970. some of us are trying to get together our 30th reunion, but i need as many names and addresses/email addresses as i can get. so.....please send any information you may have on our classmates to me at luckystr52@aol.com. THANKS! sue (hunter) chynoweth <luckystr52@aol.com> dallastown, pa USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 23:24:00 (EST) Great site!! I lived in South orange and Maplewood until 1957. Went to Our Lady of Sorrows Grammar School in So. Orange, SOJHS, and on to CHS. Graduated 1957. Would like to chat with former classmates or anyone who remembers my Dad, Ed Reuther, SR. He was a shop teacher at SOJHS. Ed Reuther <reuthere@aol.com> Palm Bay, FL USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 21:58:34 (EST) Hi from one small (but rapidly growing) town to another! I returned to Maplewood to find a record of my baptism at St. Jpseph's. Although I did'nt grow up in Maplewood, it seems to have the beauty and charm of what is now my hometown, Lenoir City, TN. Great place to raise kids, enjoy the mountains etc. Congratulations on a beautifully designed web site! Y'all come an' see us.... God Bless........ Robin Whitson <rwhit@usit.net> Lenoir City , TN USA - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 23:03:42 (EST) Love the website! I keep returning to see the photos. Lived in S. Orange 15 years, grad CHS '68 and Seton Hall '72. Lived in Maplewood 1975-76. Peter Powers <PAJEC@aol.com> Miami, FL USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 23:19:14 (EST) Thank you very much for that visiting Maplewood online. In 1999, I met a maplewood girl in France, very nice. I understand now, when I looking your town. So, Bye Nicolas Duval <jpbonard@club-internet.fr> Levallois-Perret, 92300 france - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 10:41:19 (EST) Thank you very much for that visiting maplewood online. Nicolas Duval <jpbonard@club-internet.fr> Levallois-Perret, 92 france - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 10:37:11 (EST) Love your site Delores Harris Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 09:48:23 (EST) Lived In Maplewood till 1984 am 36 years old went to St josephs and Columbia class of 1981 Susan Deslonde (Henry) USA - Friday, January 21, 2000 at 14:14:53 (EST) Hello everyone! I lived in Maplewood in 1990 and I fell in love with this town. Itīs been great there. Iīd love to come back and visit my friends. If anybody knows the family "Greg Rogerino" please tell them Hello from me. Could anyone help me and send me the email-adress from the "Ward Homestead"? I know the name changed but I donīt know how! I want to send my greetings to all I know: Margret and Craig, Janet and Peter, Tim Profeta, The Rogerinoīs ..... At last I want to say that Iīm happy that there still is the bagel-chateau. I miss your bagelīs soooo much!!! Andrea Wendner <andrea.wendner@vol.at> Dornbirn, Austria - Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 15:46:13 (EST) |
