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1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 Well it seems you all are gonna have a white Xmas this year. Bet its a pain but real pretty, Do they allow the kids to still sled down the hill on the golf course? Is the skating pond frozen over yet? Many nice memories of the Holidays in Maplewood. The Coates thru one heck of a Xmas eve party, many a hangover from an evening there. Happiest of Holidays to you all Neil Meharg <cnmeharg@prodigy.net> Albuquerque, NM USA - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 16:59:35 (EST) I have been coming to Maplewood since 1989 as a house guest of both Mr.Howard WISEMAN and Miss.Harriette STOKES both of whom had been born and lived thruout their lives in small,lovely Maplewood.The reason why I am writing here is just to share the deep sorrow that I felt deep in my heart having just heard that both Howard and Harriette passed away last week.Howard was a great historian and an exceptioanlly noble character.Harriette was an angel with no wings.She was the virtual embodiment of love and divine purity.May God rest both of their souls. Murat YANASIK <muratlovesnewyork@hotmail.com> istanbul, Turkey - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 09:57:06 (EST) @ this time i'm sharing this email address with some people i'm sharing this email address with friends i'm currently living with @ the moment. as i'm getting ready to come back to possibly maplewood,nj or real close by!!!!!!!!!!! i've been gone for 22yrs i'm coming back HOME!!!! i have sisters by the name of DOREEN,MICHELLE&BETH ALL GRADUATES OF CHS jeffrey a. rosa <blitzqueen@msn.com> des moines, ia USA - Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 22:09:51 (EST) Can anyone give me any information on Dickens Village? (i.e. when was it first built, the background of all the houses, is there a story behind it?) Thanks! Joanne Maplewood, NJ USA - Monday, December 15, 2003 at 15:41:06 (EST) I love you all! I love everyone! John Grado <johngrado@hotmail.com> new york, ny USA - Friday, December 12, 2003 at 22:20:40 (EST) I lived in Maplewood for my first 40 some years; at 15 Park Avenue and from 1968 on at 96 Maplewood Avenue. My mom graduated from CHS in 1928, and my first husband and I in 1957. All five of our children graduated from CHS also!! Since Maplewood, I have lived in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard and now Camden, Maine. In many ways, my Maplewood time was the most significant time of my life. I just read in the Boston Globe that Michael Small, CHS '57 died. He and Morty Barron wrote all the original songs for our Junior Night show, "Up and At 'Em" Mike went on to compose movie scores and had a great talent. I think many of us didn't realize what a great education we got in the local public schools. I went into Nursing and then, in 1972, temporarily , Real Estate. 31 Years and two States later, I'm still loving selling and marketing homes!! Our home address is 91 Mechanic Street, Camden, Maine. If any of you are up this way, please come on by. Mary Ann MacDonald Mary Ann MacDonald <thistleoptions@aol.com> Camden, ME USA - Sunday, December 07, 2003 at 17:01:02 (EST) Mr.Nessi... 2 gold stars and a bronze leaf cluster! John <jconiaris@maineturnpike.com> Dayton, me USA - Friday, December 05, 2003 at 22:18:47 (EST) Well a kind soul filled me in to let me know that Louis Nessi had passed on several years ago as did Ulysis f Kopf, the principal at Jefferson school. God Bless both as they were good people. Remember how Mr Kopf walked? Kind of bounced on his toes, quite like a cat, would sneak up from behind. I got a report that Ms Lamprose finally did get married, way to go Angelina! Thanks to all the educators at the maplewood/south orange school district, you made a difference in alot of peoples lives even tho you may never know. Neil Meharg <cnmeharg@prodigy.net> Albuquerque, NM USA - Thursday, December 04, 2003 at 11:32:50 (EST) Hi!!! It has been a while since I´ve been in Maplewood, NJ, but still I remember the love and care my hostfamily provided for me with. Dear Carolyn, Tom, Alex, Claire and Brandy, my thoughts are with you guys, I love you very much and still miss you! The time I spent with you guys was great and I hope I will get to see you again someday. Take Care!! Nicole Nike <nicole.koenig@sternpost.de> Saarbrücken, Germany - Wednesday, December 03, 2003 at 08:02:23 (EST) HI - I'm searching for george morrison, who used to live at 777 bartelmy lane, maplewood with his wife margareth, robin, scott, steven and more children - please help me get in touch with them thank and all the best fra denmark Palle <pallewerner@hotmail.com> skagen, denmark - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 10:22:15 (EST) Flood, I will chek my packed rolidex for the number. Cogradulations on yor reecent nuptuals to Mike Masi. We are all glad to see Mike has goten over his rekord numer of errors for the Cougars from 1978-1981. Bon Jovi 4evah. Matt Regan <matt@understevesbutt.com> Sayerville, NJ USA - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 12:49:46 (EST) TO ALL MY FRIENDS AT ST.JOSEPHS AND AROUND TOWN,HAPPY THANKSGIVING,IS GOD STILL THERE? HE USED TO BE.LOVE JOHNNY johnny cool <moomoo2000@comcast.net> anyeverywhere, nj USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 12:02:41 (EST) We have such wonderful memories of Maplewood. What a great town to raise our children. I recently visited Maplewood to visit old friends, the town still looks great! Shirley Sparano <shirley@universal-tel.com> USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 11:17:12 (EST) I'm looking for my old friend Josephine Soupa from South Orange (Marshall School class of '74). Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! Steve Flood <sflood@undertomsbutt.com> Manasquan, NJ USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 15:38:56 (EST) I'm so rich, I didn't have to go to high school. I knew I was never going to have to work. I just spend all my time having fun! Fax: (253)399-8501 Hugh Jazz <hjazz@emailaccount.com> WA USA - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 16:36:40 (EST) Hey. Ever wonder what happened to people like Dr George of Columbia High School and Mr Nesci(?) of Maplewood Junior High? Mr. Nesci was an assistant principal at MJH in the late 60's and 70's, god bless that man, he put up with some ridiculous events. He was my 9th grade english teacher and was a great guy. Anyway, thought it be fun if some folks who knew about whats up with some of the folks shared with the rest of us. This website is very cool, I can't make it back very often but so it allows me to visit electronically anyway. Hola to all old friends. Neil Meharg <cnmeharg@prodigy.net> Albuquerque, NM USA - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 09:48:51 (EST) We are looking for alumni of Clinton School to help mark the 75th anniversary of it. If you are an alumni of the school, I would appreciate you emailing me! Thanks. Claire <claire131@comcast.net> Maplewood, nj USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 22:04:38 (EST) JUST WENT TO MY 30TH CLASS REUNION - ONE DAY LATER I WENT TO A GARAGE SALE AND FOUND A 1948 - COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK - ONE DAY LATER - FOUND THAT A STUDENT BY THE NAME OF LEO PARKS, WHO WAS ACTUALLY IN THE YEAR BOOK PASSED AWAY THAT SUNDAY - IN SEPTEMEBER 2003 - IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN THE BOOK, OR THE HIGH SCHOOL WOULD LIKE IT - PLEASE CONTACT ME - ITS IN GREAT CONDITION scott stevens <scottfromnj1@aol.com> Livingston, nj USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 05:58:06 (EST) Graduated CHS Class of January 1946. Recently moved to Somerset NJ. Anyone have any info on Bob Ehlers (we served overseas together) or Jerry Epstein? ELSTON TAUB <elston@patmedia.net> Somerset, NJ USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 18:10:30 (EST) Graduated CHS Class of January 1946. Recently moved to Somerset NJ. ELSTON TAUB <elston@patmedia.net> Somerset, NJ USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 18:08:59 (EST) Hello Maplewood I grew up here, 1958 to 1977. Lots of great memories of Jefferson school, I was the last class of Ms. Meyers Kindergarten class. Miss Lamprose is still my favorite teacher. I grew up at 37 Kendal Ave, liked it so much I named my daughter Kendal. Crazy times with King ,Paris, Perna, Shehadi, Crecco. graduated from Columbia(barely) in 1977. Have been back many times since moving out west, but my folks sold the Kendal house and moved to Arizona. My dad Bill passed away this September, he loved the town so much. Would love to hear from any old friends, let me know how your doing. I am fine, married for 18 years to Carrie, one daughter,Kendal, two dogs, two cats, teaching Chemistry in Albuquerque. Hope your all well. With Fondest memories Neil Neil Meharg <cnmeharg@prodigy.net> Albuquerque, NM USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 13:31:04 (EST) I love maplewood its the best town ever. callie <callieo@comcast.net> Maplewood, nj USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 20:39:14 (EST) January 2004 it will be 30 years since 80 Maplewoodian volunteers started the Maplewood First Aid Squad. Having had the privilege to serve as a squad member baack in those early years, I wonder how many of us are still around. Steve Kaufmann <fourgrandkids@comcast.net> Monroe Township, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 21:18:07 (EDT) Anita, Hi. tried to send you some photos, but your e-mail sent them back. Dan Dan Sachs <benesesso@yahoo.com> Milan, Italy - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 01:34:38 (EDT) would like to hear from any of my 1959 classmates-columbia high , tuscan gramer school anita (zaffuto) seider <zaff11@hotmail.com> portsmouth, ri USA - Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 13:39:41 (EDT) My mother Bernette Woodward Murphy was born and raised in Maplewood she was a twin she has a brother named Bernerd Woodward she was raised by the O'Briens. My Aunt Jessie Boothby Newman also was raised in the area. I can remember all of the trips to Maine there was a old store that had a circular drive, as a kid I remember going to the little store for candy and the man in the store would always give me a Hershey bar. I also remember a bell across from the little store. My Aunt live kitty corner from the store in a big white farm house. I would love to know if the house and the little store are still there? Margaret Murphy Sackos Baker City Oregon Margaret Sackos <msackos@hotmail.com > Baker City , OR USA - Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 16:01:54 (EDT) Hi! Just wanted to let you know that there is a reunion in the planning for the class of '64. For more info you can contact me or reply to mplwd@verizon.net.We need updated addresses and help locating ALOT of former classmates! Judy Taylor/Thompson <judyt411@yahoo.com> Ashland, OH USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 20:55:57 (EDT) Wow!! It has been a year since I have been back to this site!Reading all the meassages, I still get nostalgic... Sue Hunter-Chynoweth <luckystar1952@suscom.net> York, pa USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 23:52:08 (EDT) I would like to find Florence Schwartz, her sister Marlene Vatrano, or any of the friends of the Schwartz family. Grace (Nicolas) Estes <pp809m@msn.com> Colorado, Co USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 11:23:34 (EDT) I enjoyed reading your guestbook. This brings back fond old memories of a wonderful time and place in my life. I lived in South Orange and I graduated from Columbia H.S. in 1950 . Grace (Nicolas) Estes <pp809m@msn.com> colorado Springs, Co USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 16:15:02 (EDT) I am looking for two CHS high school friends, graduation dates 1963-65. Can anyone help me find Robin Reese and/or Bill Bartholomew? Any help would be appreciated. Bud Fischer <bud@interspan.com> Brian Head, UT USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 18:30:29 (EDT) What number on Oberlin St? I lived in the big house with the big porch columns right at the bend-the inside bend, no. 44. Was there 1950-58, Tuscan-MJH-Columbia. Dan Sachs <benesesso@yahoo.com> Milan, Italy - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 01:09:15 (EDT) this is a really nice site i grew up on oberlin st from 1969 to 1983 went to st joes class of 77 mjh class of 78 and columbia class of 81 had a lot of fun hanging at maplecrest park dehart and burger king still miss maplewood sue deslonde(henry) <trnjlady@aol.com> toms river, nj USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 22:01:11 (EDT) Found out about this sound from classmates.com, I grew up on Lennox Ave in SO, went to SOJH and I would have gone to CHS class of 1980, but we moved when I was 15, which was just about the worse thing that has ever happened to me. I loved growing up in SO/Maplewood lots, of memories of Baskin Robbins and the movie theater and pizza place; I moved to a suburb outside Philly (Cherry Hill), full of snobs and you couldn't walk anywhere! No more center of town, kids hung out at the "mall"...god help us. Hope it is still as cool as I remember up there, I will have to visit, but I lost touch with all my old friends. Looking for Debbie Larkin, Debbie Adams, Maryanne Koper, Stephanie Cohen - all from Maplewood, and Stacy Kass from SO. IF anyone can help, please email me. Patti Jarozynski (Clayton) <pattij62@hotmail.com> Alloway, NJ USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 16:28:50 (EDT) This B&B is town....Les Saisons B&B, 304 Elmwood Avenue, Maplewood, contact Art Christensen, 973-762-8518 Jennifer Tierney <jennifer.gannon@som.com> Maplewood, NJ USA - Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 14:08:42 (EDT) Hello Maplewood Residents, My husband and I currently live in London but are planning a trip to investigate moving to New Jersey. Maplewood is one of the communities we're interested in, and I was wondering if someone could help me with finding a hotel/bed & breakfast in the area when we come to visit to check out the town. I've been on several websites but I cant seem to find any place except the hotels by Newark airport. We would rather stay in a small community to get a feel of the small town flavor & charm. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! L Guha <kulea7@netscape.net> London, UK - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 14:38:28 (EDT) Recently, Maplewood lost two great guys from the Columbia High School Class of 1981. Kevin Bianchi and Dan Daly had become great fathers to their children when they both passed away at the age of 40. Kevin was a standout wrestler for CHS and became a Commander in the Navy for a helicopter wing in Sicily. Dan pitched for CHS and battled Hodgkins Disease three times beginning in 1980 and beat his cancer. Both of these guys were always smiling. If anyone has a story about either Kevin or Dan, why not share it with everyone else? a friend <cmac420@aol.com> Millburn, NJ USA - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 08:16:58 (EDT) Like my mother i grew up in Maplewood on Park Avenue went to Tuscan School MJHS and Columbia for 2 years I would have graduated in 1984. I am hoping to find some old school mates and keep in touch. lynn (Ulsamer)Hall <Hillbilly@kingcon.com> vt USA - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 18:50:52 (EDT) Why is it that you don't realize how great something was until its not there any more? I moved to Maplewood in '76 and attended Seth Boyden, MJHS and graduated Columbia in '83. As graduation approached, we all had lofty goals of getting out of smalltown, USA and moving on to someplace better. Well, I've seen quite a bit of this country, and though many places may seem "bigger", or "newer", most lack the charm that maplewood had. When it came to to settling down on Long Island, due to work, I found myself searching for all the qualities and beauty that Maplewood possessed. I now live in a very small village and I tell people that it is similar to Maplewood in many ways, but I've come to realize what it's missing. Maplewood was "planned". It was "balanced". There was thought that went into it's layout, providing plenty of areas for recreation and exploration and activities. There was room to move and plenty of things to do. I've been out of high school for 20 years and all my family has since moved on. It is not that often that I pass through and I don't know how things are today, as compared to 20 years ago. But it still looks very much the same and I hope it is, for the sake of those growing up there today. Cherish your days in that wonderful community for you will one day look back on it and realize how special it was. Bill Coogan <jfkpilot@optonline.net> Malverne, NY USA - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 02:04:21 (EDT) I cant remember the last time I visited this site, but since then I have been pleasently surprised by several emails from old friends. Raised on Plymouth ave, about a block from Maplecrest Park, I attended Tuscan until 1969 and then MJH, until my family moved me in 71. Last summer I went back to 99 plymouth and knocked on the door. I wanted so badly to go inside. NOONE ANSWERED. Ill have to try again sometime. Was Maplewood really special, or are all places of youth special. It is hard to know for sure. Without a doubt I enjoyed all my years there and still think about it often. nancy resnick hendrickson <rivernan@comcast.net> washington crossing, pa USA - Wednesday, August 06, 2003 at 09:35:54 (EDT) I still enjoy driving past the house I grew up in at 460 Walton Road. Attended Jefferson School through the second grade, Marshall School in South Orange, SOJHS and graduated from CHS in 1974. A third generation Maplewoodian with mother and grandmother both living in Maplewood. Clearly a touch of small town in a very busy northeast corridor. Peter Ringel <ringelpc@aol.com> Ewing, NJ USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 20:11:14 (EDT) Hey just to lets they guys at home know that I am home safe from Iraq and the Gulf. It was an interesting time but am glad that I was able to be involved. Richard Jones BM1(sw/aw) USN Rich Jones <joneslc42@yahoo.com> Vista, Ca USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 15:52:21 (EDT) Hello, I am seeking info on the Weil family specifically an Edward. He lived on maplewood Ave. during the 1950's. He would have graduated from H.S. approx. 1956-57. A shot in the dark, any long memoried Maplewoodians out there sure could be a help! Reply at email above, please Lenny <lennyzone@yahoo.com> parlin, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 19:10:43 (EDT) Hi! I’m Abby! (Abigayle Karina Larrier to be exact) Thats me in the picture. Sorry for the dribble, but I’m not even 7 months old.... Me, Mommy (Sherina), and Daddy (Bennie) have bought 47 Jefferson Street (Daddy says we close on the house today Monday July 21). We moving from Brooklyn NY where we own a pretty brownstone. We are very excited about moving into the neighborhood. I have lawn to run around on, and lots of stairs I can learn how to walk up and down! Lets talk some more about me and my family. I was born Dec 24, 2003. That’s right XMAS eve. Daddy says I will only get one set of present because my birthday and XMAS are the same time :( Actually he doesn’t say it anymore because Mommy hit him on the head with the newspaper the last time he said it. He also calls me his little tax deduction. I don’t know what that means. It must be good, because he kisses me and smiles everytime he says it. I’m unemployed, but Mommy and Daddy both work in NYC for JPMorgan Chase. Mommy was born on .... (Sorry, mommy says nobody needs to know), and Daddy , well I better quit while I’m ahead. Daddy wanted me to tell you we are having some work done on the house over the next month. Scotts’s Roofing (973 417 0019) is giving us a new roof, and Rutgers (973 763 1670) is painting the outside of the house (pink with red polka dots... just kidding..., tan and a light olive. (Daddy says he consulted with local historian for the colors) If any of their work effects you or your property, let my Daddy know (917 817 4904) or either company directly. We will not be moving in until all the work is done (end of August) , but you will see us most weekends as we start to move some of our things in. See you around the neighborhood! Abby, Bennie, Sherina and Bobo and Itchy (our two cats) Bennie, and Abigayle Larrier <blarrier@att.net> maplewood, NJ USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 at 07:21:20 (EDT) Hi!I lived in Maplewood from 1968 until 1977, in a terrific old house at 47 Mountain Avenue. I'm visiting Maplewood for the 1st time with my husband and two children on Wednesday, July 30th. I would love to visit my former home with them. If the anyone knows the current owners, please contact me! I'd love to show my kids around the wonderful home I grew up in. Thanks! Laura Taylor Demeter <ltdemeter@excite.com> Falls Church, VA USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 15:11:03 (EDT) I just discovered this Website, and have enjoyed reading about residents of Maplewood from the 1950's thorough - now! Now being July, 2003. I attended Clinton School, SOJH, and Columbia, graduating in 1964. I remember with great fondness many friends from those years, and I would love to hear from them. Martha Lilien Greene <marthagard46@yahoo.com> Palo Alto, CA USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 00:03:49 (EDT) Hello! Cool design and usefull informations! Best wishes from Germany private krankenversicherung DE - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 09:27:37 (EDT) am moving to0 mapplewood on the 28 of june which is one and a half week from today. i can't wait. its a great town. plz email me and tell me about the high school. angel lopez <latinogirl0003@yahoo.com> montclair, nj USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 11:52:06 (EDT) Ray, No, Sid Rafsky's store was at the corner of Springfield Ave. and Rutgers St/Pl-at least way back around the 1950's. Dan Sachs <dsachs1@yahoo.com> USA - Monday, May 26, 2003 at 00:25:26 (EDT) Maplewood never leaves us!! While selling plants at a local Flea market here in VA a couple mentioned they were fr. NJ. They were the Shusters of Collinwood rd who used to come into my shop for Easter corsages(Gefken Flowers). Here they were buying from me on Palm Sunday. Talk about De-ja vu!! I just read the note from Don Sachs about Leonards hobby shop on Valley st? If that was the same one, I also absorbed every model he stocked and from the hobby developed a love of flying which led to my pilots certificate. After years of flying I still remember fondly those first fumbling rubber band flights in the park or wherever I could find sufficient space. If any of you Maplewoodians fly, Stop in at ACCOMACK COUNTY AIRPORT (MFV), where I am a flight service attendant(part time), and Say Hi. Ray Gefken, happily retired but fondly remembering Maplewood. Ray Gefken <raygef@visi.net> Exmore , VA USA - Friday, May 23, 2003 at 08:08:43 (EDT) Wolfman Washington kicked butt! I'll be waiting for you guys to bring him back. Great job!!! Phil Bronx, NY USA - Monday, May 19, 2003 at 16:06:55 (EDT) Leonard, I knew your parents when I lived in Maplewood (1951-59). Your father sold me my first model airplane stuff-I still fly models today. I lived at 44 Oberlin St., and I really miss the old Maplewood. In 1998 my company (Arizona Public Service) sent me to Italy to oversee the construction of some large steam generators for our nuclear power plant in AZ. These things are *really* big, and I'll be here for about 3+ more years-love it! Dan Sachs <dsachs1@yahoo.com> Milan, Italy - Monday, April 28, 2003 at 04:58:18 (EDT) NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: igotafish1@cox.net Leonard Rafsky <igotafish1@cox.net> Pensacola, Fl USA - Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 09:01:39 (EDT) I grew up on Courter Avenue, graduated CHS in 1980. Attended Tuscan and MJHS. Lots of great memories. My uncle used to own Valley Sunoco Gas Station. Miss Maplewood a lot. Would love to live there again. I still have friends and family there. I visit often. Susan Lorig (Asadorian) <klorig2792@aol.com> Basking Ridge, NJ USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 16:27:38 (EDT) My husband received a job in newark, new jersey. Currently we are looking for a place to stay in surrounding areas. Maplewood was suggested to us as a nice place to relocate (from Louisiana). Now we are doing our homework (research) and are really considering residing in maplewood. I, the wife, ran across this website and decide to look in. I am very pleased with what i have found about maplewood and south orange. Not to mention that I also got a chance to talk to a very friendly lady by the name of Barbara at 1800 close by, who also informed me that this town give tours. What more can you ask for. Wow i am so amazed. Don't be surprised if you see some new neighbors in town. Natasha R. D. Nolan <natashan225@aol.com> New Iberia, La USA - Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 14:34:52 (EST) My name is Gregg Smith. I am looking for an old friend. Her name is Kelly Yates. We worked together for two summers. I know her family lived on Roland Avenue in South Orange and that she attended Columbia High School until 1980. If anyone knows how I can find her please send me an e-mail. Much Thanks. Gregg Smith <greggsmith221@hotmail.com> Los Angeles, Ca USA - Monday, March 03, 2003 at 13:36:12 (EST) I am Helen M. Grollmusz, we lived in Union, but were in St.Joseph's Parish in Maplewood. Father Bernard was Pastor at that time. I was the Girl Scout Leader for Brownie Troop 1074. This was in 1959 until 1965. Then the Highway took our house on Alpine Ave. Moving and House hunting took up my time and I lost touch with everyone in St.Joseph's. I have often thought about the girls in our troop and the Co/Leader's. My Daughter is Bonnie Lee (Grollmusz) Meltzer. My husband and I retired to Florida seven years ago. We had a great group of girl's and I think fondly of them all. If this sounds familiar, I would love to hear from you. Helen M.Grollmusz <handlova2@aol.com> Ocala, FL USA - Sunday, March 02, 2003 at 20:36:28 (EST) January 1974 over 80 Maplewoodian volunteers began serving the Township of Maplewood as the Maplewood First Aid Squad. As a former member in those early years, I wonder from time to time if any of the orginal squad members are still around. I know of many who have becomed physicians, nurses & active in the para-medical field. It's amazing that almost 30 years have pasted since those early times. I realize that things have changed, but it's still nice to remember Maplewood and those good old days. Steve Kaufmann Steve Kaufmann <Fourgrandkds@aol.com.> Monroe Twsp., NJ USA - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 12:23:37 (EST) My Dad carried mail in Maplewood between approximately 1920 to 1953. His name was George Johnson. I believe he had the same route for most all of those years.He spoke very highly of the people on his route and most of them he considered his friends. He loved to tell about when it was very cold and snowy the housewives would invite him in for a cup of coffee and to get warm or a glass of lemonade in the summer. Dad passed away in 1977. Probably most of the adults have passed on also but perhaps some of their children still live there and remember him. I would love to hear from you. ruth johnson cyr <waltcyr@yahoo.com> USA - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 15:59:06 (EST) What a nice site! My great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William H. Barkhorn) lived in Maplewood and my mom always told great stories about visiting them at their home. My mom grew up in South Orange and went to Columbia High School for 2 years (1934 and 35). She lived right across the street from the high school and never forgave her parents for sending her to Miss Beard's school for her junior and senior year! She always said that Columbia was the best high school in the nation! One last thought: I miss Grunings!!!!!!!!!! It was the best hot fudge and ice cream ever!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Leigh Crowley <UNDNo1@aol.com> geneva, IL USA - Friday, February 14, 2003 at 17:03:21 (EST) Just discovered your website & what a thrill. Lived in Maplewood from 1932 until marriage in '59. Mom resided there until passing in '94 at which time we sold the house located at 48 Midland Blvd. Went to Clinton School, SOJH (the old building) & Columbia H.S. (Class of '46). presently live in Union and whenever convenient ride through Maplewood recalling old times. Who can forget July 4th festivities; Grunings; Maplewood, Cameo & Sanford theaters. And of course Olympic Park (where I learned to swim). How about sleighriding down Highland Ave or going to the old Ward Estate. Attended several Class Reunions meeting old friends & recalling the "good old days". Best wishes to all Columbia Alumni. ELSTON TAUB <elston@comcast.net> Union, NJ USA - Sunday, February 09, 2003 at 16:04:54 (EST) Hi, I found a boyscout handbook dated 1959 at a flea market that once belonged to a Maplewood resident, John Menke. Apparently, he was an Eagle Scout. Does he still live in Maplewood? Jon Jon Medwick <jmedwick@yahoo.com> New York, NY USA - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 23:06:57 (EST) nice page jan USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 07:39:02 (EST) I "grew up" (more or less) at 141 Connett Place in South Orange. My family lived there from 1951 until 1967. I would love to make contact with the current residents at that address. Like many, I fondly recall the gaslights, spectacular fireworks displays and, yes, the "Good Humor" truck at Cameron Field. Summers were spent at the pool at Cameron Field and winters on "Flood's Hill". While attending Marshall School, SOJH (I was in the first freshman class to use the new building in 1957) and Columbia High, it never occurred to me just how excellent the school system was. By all accounts, that has sadly come to an end. Following a visit to the SO-M area (two years ago), I decided to freeze my recollection of my home town... somewhere back in the early sixties. Without a doubt, "you cannot go home" - because nothing remains static; as it was. My visit, however, left me with the impression of having witnessed a recent battleground. It further seemed that the battle continues. So sad. Bud Fischer Ernest M. "Bud" Fischer <bud@interspan.com> Parowan, UT USA - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 20:05:29 (EST) i lived in maplewood most of my child and teenage years on hilton ave. i remember walking to st.joseph's catholic school,then moving on to maplewood junior high and then columbia high where i graduated in 1976.it seemed like such a long walk but i do remember the beautiful homes along the way. i would give anything to be able to return to those times again. i wonder if it is still safe to walk like that and not worry about anything? i live in tennessee now,which is a nice place to live but nowhere close to the beauty of my old town.if anyone remembers me or wants to get in touch please do so. it could be a trip back again! bill beck <billbintn@aol.com> tn USA - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 21:06:50 (EST) I am helping a friends piece together his genealogy and 've been able to track some of his "cousins" to the Maplewood area. I believe some may still be there. We are looking for the daughter of Ruth Florence (Kraft) Gotsch. I believe she is living in the homestead, has a brother Charles, Jr. and a brother, Henry. My friend found an old photograph over the weekend (looking through the grandmother's stuff) of what appears to be a wedding picture with the names: Ruth and Charles Gotsch, SR. Then there appears the name Irene with indication that Irene married Charles Fuhrmeister, III. Any help will be appreciated. Stephen V. Mylly <svmylly@msn.com> Norwich, CT USA - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 13:29:08 (EST) |
