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1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 This site brings back a lot of memories for me, this is great!! I am a norwegian girl studying in the UK at the moment, but I lived in Maplewood from August of '95 to August of '96. I was an AuPair with the Leyh family in Harvard Avenue. I know that they have now moved down to Virginia. But that year, so far, is the best year of my life. So easy going in to New York, I think I almost went in there every other day. It was great. I also fell in love with Maplewood, a very nice village with so many nice people. Anyway, that year was great, and I would like to say hei to everybody (well, anyway those who remember me. I don't know how many that will be). Maplewood is a great place to live!!!!! Vibeke Jonassen <vjonassen@hotmail.com> The UK - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 19:15:50 (EST) Hello, Jamie! Great site. Looks like so many people visiting are as truly impressed as I am. I got chills reading the comments of all the same memories I had growing up - the same memories from all generations. I'm happy to say my parents and 2 siblings are still there so I can "come back" often. Now there is one more HUETZ in Maplewood - Brother JOHN and sister-n-law SHARON (BRADY) introduced CLAIRE ELIZABETH to the world this past Saturday, November 6, at the same time brother JOE was passing the 16-mile mark in the NY MARATHON. I guess the Class of 1985 will have a 15 reunion soon? Tom Huetz <thuetz@earthlink.net> Mount Tabor, NJ USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 08:32:42 (EST) Great website....But where is everyone from the class of l954? JoanBender Montagna <JJMONTY@WEBTV.NET> Union, NJ USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 10:27:36 (EST) Hopefully through this website I can find a long lost friend. If any one out there know's of the where about's of Jean Bernard class of 55 play get in touch with me..I'm from the class of 54. I need your help. Joan Bender Montagna <JJMONTY@WEBTV.NET> Union, NJ USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 10:14:11 (EST) Nice to see the site ... my great grandfather would be proud, I suspect ... Jim Wilson (James Ricalton Wilson) <jwilson@cyberserv.com> Arlington, VA USA - Thursday, November 04, 1999 at 20:56:33 (EST) I really enjoyed browsing your site. I grew up in South Orange, but spent a lot of time in Maplewood. Living so far away, I don't get back there anymore... it's a nostalgic experience seeing the old stomping ground.P.S. Please send a detailed explanation of the meaning of "delicatessen" to the Utah State Legislature. For that matter, send one to all points west of Florham Park. Ernest (Bud) Fischer <bud@interspan.com> Brian Head, UT USA - Friday, October 15, 1999 at 16:06:24 (EDT) Tuscan Elementary School is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this school year. As part of our celebration, we are planning activities and events that will include past graduates of Tuscan. Our goal is to includeformer students from each of the eight decades of this school's rich history. (Did you know that Maplewood still has a resident who started Kindergarten at Tuscan the year it opened!) We're also interested in finding old class directories, class pictures and other memorabilia. If you, your parents, or your grandparents attended or taught at Tuscan School before 1985, we want to be in contact with you. (Lots of you who graduated after 85 are still here!) We hope you'll share your memories and thoughts about the time that you spent at Tuscan and what was going on in Maplewood (and the world) at that time. We would also like to invite you to a very special event currently being planned. Won't you please help us by calling David Huemer at 973-763-7793 or by dropping anote to Deborah Trumper, 75th Anniversary Committee, 59 Harvard Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040. Let us know a current name, address, phone and years attended.Happy 75th Tuscan! 75th Anniversary Committee Tuscanmom USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 10:53:59 (EDT) I grew up in Maplewood and have such wonderful memories. Went to Seth Boyden, Maplewood Jr. High, and Columbia High School until we moved away in my freshman year. They were the best years, remembering Ice Skating in Maplecrest Park and dances in DeHart Part and just getting together with a bunch of friends. It was the easy years where you never had to worry about a thing. I would have graduated in 1961 and often try to find old friends. I am still friends with a lot of the kids but would like to try and find a few more. Alan Flag, Richard Desimone, and Daniel Minetti. Anyone know where they are? I love the web site and will come back to it over and over, especially to CHS alumni page. Wish there was one for Maplewood Junior High. Dian Pashkow Krug <dkrug22@aol.com> Lake Worth, FL USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 19:28:31 (EDT) Maplewood, Still clean and pretty. Graduated CHS '79, Loved my years at MJH and the best elemetary school experience ever, Seth Boyden School. Would you believe that I am still friends with kids that I met at seth boyden. Anyway, just got a computer and my dear friend Dina (Kaufman)Aster told me about it. Love iT. Eventhough you can't move me from Long beach,N.Y. I am always proud to say that I grew up there. I love to Show my two sons where I hung outt as a kid. Anyone remember going to the movies and then for pizza at the Roman Gourmet? The best part of living there was catching the train into the City. This was when they had those awful erie lackawanna trains. hope to see CHS '79 alumni at the OH NO, 20 yr. reunion. see ya. Hope to hook up with anyone who remenbers. Patricia Dimaria -Schram <leche@gateway.net> long beach, ny USA - Friday, September 17, 1999 at 21:52:27 (EDT) Maplewood, what can I say. All my life spent there from Seth boyden,MJH to CHS.I made alot of great friends. I never realized how great it was growing up with the Maplewood Pool in walking distance and Maplecrest and Dehardt Park so close. Met my husband there, two kids later still happy. I go back once in awhile and its great!..Drive by old friends houses, almost sad. Anyone know of the 20yr reunion comming up?...let me know. class of 1979!!!!! Dina Aster (Kaufmann) <daster2@aol.com> Old Bridge, NJ USA - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 13:07:15 (EDT) HI! I AM A BRAZILIAN BOY, THAT IS SEARCHING A PLACE IN MAPLEWOOD. I LOVE SOCCER I AM GOOD ON IT...I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW PEOPLE. I AM 15 YEARS OLD. marcelo <mgpacheco@zipmail.com.br> highland park, NJ USA - Saturday, August 28, 1999 at 13:06:13 (EDT) So far, I've only visited Maplewood (twice), but I hope to move there within the next 2-3 months! It's so beautiful, the people are very friendly--it's perfect. I especially like the downtown of the village. Rebecca Grose <rgrose@dk.com> Rahway, NJ USA - Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 11:32:03 (EDT) I was very excited to see the CHS Alumni directory...I hope more people come accross it and had themselves to the list. It's a great way for people to find old friends or people they would like to talk with! Paula Falvo <pfalvo@ems.att.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 14:04:40 (EDT) This is a great site......brings back fond memories of Maplewood.....duck pond and the village etc. I took the train to NYC and it was wonderful. I have been living in Los Angeles for the past 19 years...but was back last year to visit....it was like a trip down memory lane. Since Maplewood was an old town when I grew up there 50's and 60's it really hasn't changed that much. I graduated CHS in 67 and have come across some others from the area in LA...small world. Anyone else here in So. California feel free to e-mail. Lois Decter <decter@hotmail.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, August 02, 1999 at 19:05:12 (EDT) I graduated CHS in 1970.Has anyone out there seen or heard of Sue or Bobby Socci,Barbara or Tim Friel,Dave Canady,Bob McTiernan,Fred Doyle,Liz Mazur,or Marty Gotsch? If so, drop me a note. Thanks...Dennis Dennis Siderko` <BoBear77@AOL.com> Lk. Worth, FL USA - Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 23:36:45 (EDT) ice-skating at memorial,skates on the fire pit, days on the life-guard stand watching a sea of happy faces, skateboarding down oakveiw hill with charlie (dog-boy), going for moon walks to check out the ladies w/ lown (cross), causing mayhem w/the madden's,marriage to a beautiful byrne(kathy), trips back to the ole' wateringholes, justin's revenge(so. orange) is maplewood's survival ! so says harvey. gary cahill <gtk2bin> vineland, nj USA - Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 21:35:57 (EDT) Great Site!!!I came across the Maplewood site when I was on the state of nj site, it brought back a lot of memories, since Maplewood was my first American town, I came from Brazil in 84 when I was 15 years old, I went to CHS from 84-87, I remember very well two great teachers Mr.Little and Ms Dale, I'll never forget Maplewood!!! Jerusa <jil68@yahoo.com> USA - Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 14:31:21 (EDT) I left Maplewood to become a marine biologist at the U. of Miami and ended up with an accounting degree. My parents sold the house while I was away at college in 1975. I graduated in 1973 from CHS. Fell in love and got married in 1978, still married with kids living in the western part of ft. lauderdale. I never returned to Maplewood all these years. Marc A. Spiewak, CPA <cpa@interpoint.net> Cooper City, FL USA - Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 21:05:47 (EDT) Hi from Maplewood, MN! GFR and CPR USA - Friday, July 09, 1999 at 21:55:59 (EDT) LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME. HAVE NOT BEEN BACK EAST IN 30 + YEARS AND WOULD LOVE TO KNOW IF ANY OF THE OLD FRIENDS ARE STILL THERE AND HOW THEY ARE DOING. STEVE NUNN <SNunn14061@aol.com> BREMERTON, qWA USA - Friday, July 09, 1999 at 14:56:48 (EDT) The Fourth of July always brings back warm childhood memories of a true small-town celebration in Maplewood. I'm glad to see that the tradition continues! Carly Bella <carlolli@aol.com> Cincinnati, OH USA - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 18:52:00 (EDT) Hi - I haven't lived there for awhile, but the old town looks the same. Joanne Gibbons <jegnj@bellatlantic.net> philadelphia, pa USA - Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 20:19:57 (EDT) I can't believe how this town has grown. I went to MJH and CHS my parents are still in the same place and getting to retire. The nice thing is I can always come back to this site and see all the spots I love. The shot of the duck pond was great. I remember so many people getting thrown in.I know it isn't funny but i remember as a teen it was (as long as I never got thrown in!)Great site. Linda Walsh-DeMatteo <Twiggys1@aol.com> Putnam Valley, NY USA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 09:43:26 (EDT) i graduated from columbia in 1970. i am trying to find a friend, jane musky, who graduated in 1972. she also had an older brother, but i can't remember his name. anyone out there know how i can reach her?? email me please. thanks susan (hunter) chynoweth <luckystr52@aol.com> pa USA - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 18:47:07 (EDT) Really nice site! It takes a lot of work to create a site as nice as this one is and so accurately reflect the spirit of the town. Likewise, it takes a lot of work to build and maintain a town like Maplewood. The diversity of those who have found ways to work together to make Maplewood "happen" can be proud...just as I am when I say that my hometown is Maplewood, New Jersey.My Mother was raised in Maplewood, growing up on Burnett St.and, a generation later, I found myself in the same house, in the same elementary school, with the same woman who taught my mother in first grade as my Kindergarten teacher!Later, I walked the same halls of Maplewood Junior High and then Columbia (Classof '68). And I wasn't the only one whose roots were well sunk into Maplewood's soil. Oh, how the memories come rushing back like a high tide sweeping over stand-still rocks! They're good memories, cherished memories.In owning my past, there's a certain warmth to be enjoyed when reflecting on those near-care-free days in Maplewood.Thanks for finding such a wonderful way of evoking those recollections, those faces, those days! Bob Lee <tahoe16_98@yahoo.com> Germantown, MMMMd USA - Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 17:45:14 (EDT) Seth Boyden, Maplewood Junior High (back then), Columbia '63. A favorite memory: that funny branch library at Springfield (and Boyden?) Avenue(s), upstairs from the firehouse. My mother took me there when I first began to read and said I could take home as many books as I wanted--what a thrill! A few years ago I found Ann Sloan Schumacher, my fifth grade teacher, and visited her (she's still a ball of fire; my kids loved her) and her husband. We exchange Christmas greetings; in a card a couple of years ago she wrote, "Enjoy your youth!" (I'm 53!) Pauli Carnes Pauli Carnes <carnes@pacificnet.net> Woodland Hills, CA USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 23:05:29 (EDT) hey to all my friends in soms. phil chris aaron jason laya stephaine allie stephan my girlfriend missy tracy michele bernie the dog bara hilary campbell patrick. i think that is it but if i forgot anyone hi.and lets not forget baseballrockes hockey rules and the jamacian bobsled team is the best. Jake Levine <jkmsl@worldnet.att.net> maplewood, nj USA - Saturday, May 01, 1999 at 08:59:40 (EDT) my family has just moved to maplewood 3 weeks ago and already we can feel the strong sense of community here. my neighbors have all come over to say hello offering everything from food,plants babysitting to just friendship. my husband works in manhattan and when we were house hunting we wanted something with a good small town feel,with multi racial backgrounds and yet a good commute to manhattan. Well, maplewood has it all something for everyone especially familys. with two little girls (age 6 months and 2 1/2 yrs) that was important. maplewood is growing by leaps and bounds already on my block we are no longer the new family. three homes have just been sold this past month. well, just wanted to say we are very glad to be here and are looking forward to meeting new friends. dawn hughes <dawnhughes@bigplanet.com> maplewood, nj USA - Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 16:46:23 (EDT) Hi i'm a 6Th grader at MMS and I Have a comment Even though I don't drive i think there is a lack of parking spots David Rublin <Wedge121@aol.com> Maplewood, nj USA - Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 16:52:03 (EDT) What a great treat to see this. We lived in Maplewood from 1952 to 1959 at 8 East Cedar Lane. I went to Jefferson and Maplewood Jr. High. Would have graduated Columbia in 1963 but we moved to Hawaii in 1959 (just before statehood). Drove through Maplewood on a trip in 1968 and it seems it hadn't changed much since '59. I imagine I wouldn't recognize the town today. I'll have to make returning for a quick trip a priority. Dianne Decker Bruce <okden@aloha.net> Kailua Kona, HI USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 03:49:13 (EST) What a wonderful website!!!! We are moving from the Orlando, Fl. area as my husband has accepted a position in Mid-Manhattan. We have been looking at Upper Montclair but intend to drive over to Maplewood (from NYC, not Orlando!) tomorrow. Looks like everything we could want and after reading the bulletin board it seems what everyone else wants too!!! Hope we will be neighbors soon. Patti Williams <pwilli4774@aol.com> NY, NY USA - Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 22:54:43 (EST) Anyone know if there is a 30th reunion plan for the CHS class of 1970 next year? Jonathan Newmark <jonathan.newmark@amedd.army.mil> Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD USA - Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11:28:52 (EST) Anyone know if there is a 30th reunion plan for the CHS class of 1970 next year? Jonathan Newmark <jonathan.newmark@amedd.army.mil> Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD USA - Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11:28:14 (EST) Went to Seth Boyden, Maplewood Jr. High and Columbia High.Graduated 1969. Moved to Fl. Any old friends? Victor Alterizio <Cop986@aol.com> Port St. Lucie, Fl USA - Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 14:50:10 (EST) btw...forgot to mention in my entry below that i graduated in 1970 sue(hunter) chynoweth <lucksytr52@aol.com> dallastown(york), pa USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 22:37:15 (EST) i guess the old saying....."you never know what you had until it's gone" rings true here! the older (who's getting older??} i get...the more i miss maplewood! i still get back very occasionally. my best memories? the reservation....the maplewood pool...skating in the park...the duck pond.....had lots of good times in maplewood...my favorite teacher at columbia was miss grehl...if anyone talks to her...tell her although i enjoyed her speech class, i STILL hate to do public speaking!anyway....i am now living in pa...taught for a while when me kids were young, and then went back to school to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. i have been doing that in the schools for 4 1/2 years and love it. i have two kids, a 21 yr old daughter and an 18 yrd old son. i am starting a new phase in my life (recently separated)...but enjoying life! if there is anyone out there who i know....send me an email! also i invite anyone reading this to check out my webpages at http://members.aol.com/luckystr52/index.html...also you might want to check out classmates at http://www.classmates.com.....there are lots of people listed from columbia! susan (hunter) chynoweth <luckystr52@aol.com> dallastown(york), pa USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 22:23:58 (EST) BEING FROM A BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF MAPLEWOOD,I'M NOT ASHAMED TO TELL PEOPLE THATS THE TOWN WHERE I WAS RAISED.HAVING BEEN BROUGHT UP IN MAPLEWOOD AND EMPLOYED BY A LOCAL CONTRACTOR ALS ROOFING ALONG WITH MADDEN ROOFING,IT COULD ONLY MEAN MAPLEWOOD,HAS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO OFFER,PEOPLE OF ANY TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND,RICH,POOR,AND REGARDLESS OF NATIONAL BACKGROUND.ITS MULTIRACIAL GROUPS,ACTIVITIES CENTERS,AND THE NEW WING OF WARD HOMESTEAD,HOW CAN ANYONE SAY MAPLEWOOD ISNT A FINE TOWN TO GROWN UP IN.HAVING BEEN EDUCATED AT A LOCAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL,ST JOSEPHS AND COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL,ALONG WITH FRIENDS ON THE LOCAL POLICE FORCE,JAMES PRICE INCLUDED,A FINE MAN,HOW CAN ANYONE SAY MAPLEWOOD ISNT A FINE TOWN TO VISIT OR GROW UP IN.HAVING THAT OPPOORTUNITY AS A CHILD,DEALING WITH PEOPLE OF A DIFFERENT BACKGROUND,SOME FROM AS FAR AS ITALY,AS COMING FROM A BIG FAMILY IN A SMALL TOWN IT WASN'T EASY,AN FORMING A BOND WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY.SOME AT THAT TIME COULDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH,AND IF ANYONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT HOW STRICT IT WAS I'M OPEN FOR DEBATE.ONE THING I CANT UNDERSTAND,WHY AS A LABORER WITH THE TWO COMPANYS I MENTIONED,AND HAVING STRUGGLED MYSELF,DIFFICULT AS IT WAS GROWING UP IN MAPLEWOOD,AND NOT HAVING THE RESOURCES OR MOST THAN SMALLER FAMILIES,WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST WITHIN THE TOWN,AND ALL THAT IT HAS TO OFFER,WHY THE CONSTANT BOMBARDMENT OF UNETHICAL SLANDER.IS IT BECAUSE YOU COME FROM A DIFFERNET BACKGROUND THAN I?CAN ANYONE ANSWER THAT QUESTION,I THINK ITS BECAUSE POOR PEOPLE SUCH AS MYSELF GROWING UP AREN'T READILY ACCEPTED BY THEIR PEERS,OR HAVE CONTROL OVER ONE'S DESTINITATION IN LIFE,AND A FEELING OF FRIENDSHIP IN MAPLEWOOD.THE YOUNG LADY ON JACOBY STREET,I CALL HERE TRINA,CONGRATULATIONS ALONG WITH JAMES PRICE,I STILL FEEL SHE HAS THE TALENT TO BREAK THE WORLD RECORD IN THE 60 YARD DASH.SEE YA FOURTH OF JULY.THIS IS ONLY A PART SUMMATION OF WHAT I THINK OF MY FRIENDS IN MAPLEWOOD INCLUDING CAPT.ROSELLI AND ALFIE.CAN'T SAY I HAVE ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN MAPLEWOOD,OR SOMEONE OTHER THAN PARENTS,AND HAVING A FAMILY LIVE AS A CHILD,AN MULTICULTURAL INVOLVEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY,THE TOWNSHIP,I FEEL,HAS BEEN BLESSED,ALONG WITH CHIEF GIZZO,A RESIDENT OF MAPLEWOOD FOR MANY YEARS,WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE,AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE MPD.WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE. THOMASROBSON <THOMASROBSON@HOTMAIL.COM> CAPE CORAL , FL USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 12:52:17 (EST) Our family currently lives in Bridgewater NJ and just recently started home shopping in Maplewood. This Web site is an excellent tool for us to become more familiar with your town. We're looking for a resonable commute to the city for my husband and a bit more of "community " living. HeidiWelner <H.R.Welner @aol.com> Martinsville, Nj USA - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 17:46:13 (EST) I've lived almost all of my life in Maplewood until now. But I still visit very frequently.This is a wonderful website! Incidentally, don't forget that about a quarter of South Mountain Reservation is in Maplewood. You may want to take some shots of those areas! Tracey DiGuiseppe <tdiguise@mobile.bam.com> N Plainfield, nj USA - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 13:26:10 (EST) That's a fine picture of me that you have on display. John Doody <doody@bconnex.net> Barrie, ON Canada - Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 23:14:31 (EST) Wow Jake Platt <jplatt@idt.net> Maplewood, NJ USA - Monday, January 11, 1999 at 09:30:38 (EST) This is a good site Maplewood!!! Jake Platt <jplatt@idt.net> Maplewood, NJ USA - Monday, January 11, 1999 at 09:29:26 (EST) |
