A place for former students of Davis School and WWHS in East Camden, NJ, to congregate and share memories.
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leppaluoto Says: July 8, 2008 at 8:38 pmeHey Everyone, I just moved 274 messages from this front page to the latest Archival Vault on the menu. We now have a clean slate here to get the discussions going again.
We have now had over 33,000 hits on this site since we opened in February… and thousands of messages posted. Great Job Everyone!
I will get together a new trivia quiz and post that sometime in the next few days.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer.
Ken
Ken Barr Says: July 12, 2008 at 11:01 ameClearly not everyone is on vacation Ken, I am hanging in here staying close to home this year. Wife not crazy about the idea, to which I told har to jump in the pool and I will fire up the grill…. instant vacation…. she didnt see it that way,oh well. As for this site it seems to get better and better with the ad-ons and soon a new trivia game which I suck at. I tried to email Ken Webb the other day but didnt get a response back he may not belong to CM anymore its hard to tell, if anyone can shout at him and invite him to this site that would be cool. Christina D. always a pleasure I hope all is going as best as it can for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Well Ken I wait with great eagarness for the trivia, take care and enjoy your time spent with family and friends
Ken Brown Says: July 13, 2008 at 12:35 ameHey everyone, I am still putting together the trivia, it’ll be up before the end of the weekend. I did add two new “Homes Around E. Camden” pages tonight, they can be found on the menu at the right. I check the real estate listings online periodically for pictures of houses in Camden, check out the ones I have posted. I have listed the addresses with the photos, and most are on streets that members of this site once lived on. Leave feedback if you recognize any of the houses, or know who once lived in the houses. I will continue to post such photos as I find them online, so keep checking them as you never know, the house you grew up in could very well be up for sale one day… if it’s still standing!
Hey Ken Barr, we’re staying close to home too, but then we live at the Shore. Hopefully Ken Webb will get your email. Not knowing whether or not ClassMates forwards messages is one of the negative things about that site… that and charging people to reconnect.
I’m not on vacation either! Instead, just hanging around the homefront. Ken Br..not to be confused with Ken Barr, I wished I lived at the shore. I love the smell, sound of the ocean against the shore, and will even tolerate sand between my toes. One day I hope to live very nearby the beach outside of NJ.
I saw my cousins today who grew up on Randolph Street (near Baird Blvd) and now live in Boston. I told them about the website and will email them both the URL so they can take a peek. One went to Camden High but the other graduated with my sister in 1972 from WWHS.
Ken Barr, I suck at the trivia but it’s fun to try anyway. Once in a while I even surprise myself and get something right.
Laurie, I will be in Dallas the week of Nov 3. I took your advice and waited to schedule my class. What should I expect weather-wise?
Hope, did you live near the Carey Family on S. 27th Street? While searching Phil Cohen’s Camden site I came across a write up about Howard and June Carey, who lived at 312 S. 27th Street. Along with the article was an obituary for Howard Carey for 2007, he was still living on 27th Street at the time of his passing. I was looking through the Wilson yearbooks and saw that you lived at 314 S. 27th.
Ken Brown Says: July 14, 2008 at 11:38 ameI’ve added a few more pages of “Homes Around E. Camden” pictures. Check them out!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: July 14, 2008 at 10:21 pmeKen, the Carey’s were my next door neighbors. I’ll have to check out the article on Phil Cohen’s site.
Hey everyone, I’ve added a page called Mr. Tweed’s Wood Shop Projects. The photos of the familiar wood projects were sent to me by Bob Thomas a few months ago, but I misplaced them in some obscure file, but recently found them. Check it out, it will bring back some memories for the guys who went to Davis.
Rough weekend on the Jersey Coast… three drowning deaths due to the riptides – one in AC, two in Wildwood. Truly tragic. The surf is rough due to Hurricane Bertha way off the coast.
Ken Barr Says: July 15, 2008 at 8:13 ameHey all, Ken sorry to learn of the tragic situations at the shore, it always amazes me that people don’t respect the water…. water and fire are powerful sources and need the utmost respect. I am afraid that sometimes the “NO FEAR” tag line for the teens is taken too far, not to say the adults are any better, oh well they and their families will be in our prayers thanks for passing it along.
Hope.. I am like you, just the smell of the Jersey shores can make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Maybe we can bottle it and sell it to the mid westerners out here? Or maybe an ad on EBAY they sell everything else there.
I am headed for the trivia page, oh the pain I put myself through.
Ken Brown Says: July 15, 2008 at 9:53 ameHey Ken, the three drownings were actually all adults, the two in Wildwood were swimming after the posted swimming hours, when there were no lifeguards around. The poor guy in AC, was rescued, but had a heart attack and died while being brought back in on the lifeguard boat. They actually closed the beaches in Wildwood yesterday to swimming all day, due to the riptides.
Check out the Homes Around Camden page Ken, there are a few from the 35th and 36th Street area.
Ken Brown Says: July 15, 2008 at 12:12 pmeNew Page… check out the “Baldwin’s Run (The Acres)” page on the menu; it includes links to two articles about Baldwin’s Run being named the #2 “desirable cottage community” in the nation! Thanks to Ella Marie Gilman (Gismondi) for forwarding the articles.
Bob Thomas Says: July 15, 2008 at 12:27 pmeHey Ken (Brown, not Barr), we were on the beach when the Wildwood drownings happened. As usual, the fellows swimming went in AFTER the Beach Patrol went off duty. Why do they do this? It’s a recipe for disaster.
Hey Ken (Barr, not Brown), I think bottling the smell would be an immediate hit. Once a summer I bottle up a gallon of ocean water for my mother. She likes rinsing her hair in salt water, to bring back her curls. Odd, but true. I’ve never tried it, but then again, most of my hair has now gone out with the tide, so few curls left.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, never too many! I’ll be up end of summer for a bit. Jersey shore, here I come. Always a fun time when I come ‘home’.
A bunch of my friends here in Florida want to rent a 3 bedroom home at the shore next summer, so if anyone knows of any contacts for us, I’d appreciate. Thanks,
Ken Brown,
I’ll get to your links later, trying to catch up on some tedious work.
I actually made a few things in wood shop, Mr. Tweed, it must have been a special class they offered after hours, I can’t remember, but it was fun.
Chris
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: July 15, 2008 at 3:45 pmeI made a broom holder at Davis…Tweed sounds familiar,but can’t put a face to the name. Is he in any of those teacher pics on this site?
I remember a shop teacher at Davis,a Mr. Burton but he was Metal Shop I think.
At Cramer I had Print Shop,Mr. Henderson.
Skeeter
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: July 15, 2008 at 7:19 pmeI’m jealous of all of the guys who had a chance to make pig cutting boards. I remember wanting to make one too, although we kept a Jewish home back then and I doubt that a pig would have been welcome.
In Davis, I think the girls had to take sewing and cooking. Not too chauvinistic, huh? Who remembers sewing class with Ms Young??? I think I was traumatized in that class (and to this day, I don’t sew).
Laurie Freeman Says: July 16, 2008 at 2:13 ameHope, I thought I was the only one who was traumatized by Ms. Young and never could stand the thought of sewing. I wonder how many other young girls could never touch a sewing machine or fabric again after having her class! That must be her claim to fame.
As for Texas the first week in November you should be seeing pretty fair weather, not much rain at that time and the temp is usually in the mid 60’s. If your lucky it might even be a little warmer.
Laurie
Ken Brown Says: July 16, 2008 at 9:56 ameSkeeter, I’ll scan a picture of Mr. Tweed and put it up later. When we had him in the early 70’s he was a big guy with male pattern baldness. The only boy’s shop classes you could take then were Wood Shop (and Mechanical Drawing along with it) and Print Shop. A half year of each, each year in middle school. They had done away with the Metal and Electric shops. The old Metal Shop was turned into the art room (I had homeroom there in 8th Grade with Mr. Cloud).
Christina and Hope, Mr. Tweed did have a wood working club after school for the girls. I recall working in the wood shop a few times after school on my picture frame orders, and the girls were there learning to use the tools and making things. Hope, you should have joined the wood working club, you could have made that pig cutting board… or a lamb, chicken, or cow, if you drew up a new pattern. If you could show Mr. Tweed a diagram of something you wanted to build, he would let you, after selling you the wood! I remember you had to get pass his Mechanical Drawing lessons before he would let you near the power tools or even give you scrap pieces of wood to practice on!
And truth be known, Mrs. Young scared most of us guys too! Laurie, didn’t Mrs Young call home once about you????
Ken Brown Says: July 17, 2008 at 9:57 ameHey Hope, didn’t you reach a milestone this week??? Can’t you now get senior discounts with your AARP card? Happy Birthday! Maybe if we order you a cake from # 8 on the recent trivia quiz (hey that’s a hint) they will deliver it to this site! For the record, Lorrie and I will be the last from the Class of ‘76 to turn 50… not till September. I think we, along with Diane McKenzie (she had an October birthday) were the youngest in the class.
Johanna Says: July 17, 2008 at 4:14 pmeHello to eveyone I did not go to either school but I grew up in the area. I know some of you guys because of who I dated in high school. I just wanted to say nice web site. brings back a lot of memories. I noticed that there is no mention of the Erlton Bakery across from Tarantini’s. I wished there were names with the class pictures I reconize so many faces but dont recall all the names. Well Hello again. Looking forward to seeing more on your site.
I posted this under Tarantini’s but I figured it would have been better here.
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Ken Brown Says: July 17, 2008 at 7:26 pmeWELCOME to the site Johanna. Are you Johanna Finelli? If so, I certainly remember you from back in the mid-70’s. I’m sure you’ll recognize a few names, and you’re not the only CCHS grad here… we’ve let a few others in also
Your mention of the Erlton Bakery wins you a soft pretzel on your very first day here, as that is the answer to # 8 in our most recent Camden Trivia (7-13).
Enjoy the site, and share some memories of East Camden.
Johanna Says: July 18, 2008 at 4:11 pmeHello It is Johanna Yes (Fanelle) again. I am married with 3 children who grew up way to fast for me. In case any of you want to know I am the girl who dated Paul Skeens in highschool. I am really enjoying this site, remembering the things of the past has always been a good pasttime for me. I know you all remember Mr. grocer’s and I thought one of the trivia buildings was Mario’s steak house on Westfield ave at dudley grange park. My Dad owned the Citgo station across from Mr. Grocers which was Master Grocers last time I was out that way ( just like to ride through now and then to see what the place I grew up in looks like). The Citgo was a latin dance club my last visit. I found this site when I was looking on Stories of the neighborhood. I also enjoy that site. So Ken when do I get my pretzel. LOL It is really great hearing how people are doing. I just love those class pictures. I recognized Diane Brett, Hope Benson, I think Tim Brill, I also reconize Anthony DiAmore, There is one guy in the pictures I think his name is Buddy Pisko if so does anyone know where or how he is? Well nice chatting I will be looking for more info. take care
Ken Brown Says: July 18, 2008 at 5:01 pmeHello Johanna (Fanelle…sorry about that misspelling). I remember from high school that your dad had owned the Citgo. I believe I have a picture of that corner of 34th, it may be in one of the older trivia posts. And I certainly remember that you dated Paul (he visits the site sometimes). In fact I think the last time Lorrie and I saw you was at Paul’s when we were home from Alaska for Christmas vacation in ‘80. After I saw your post yesterday, I was trying to remember what street it was you lived on… down near St. Joe’s. Lot of names from that neighborhood floating around in my head, many from the Explorer’s group too – Russ McDaniel and Denise Smerdon both have posted here. Buddy Pisco does not ring a bell, what class was he in? Again it’s great seeing you at the site.
Skeeter, I remember Tru-Ade, I have a collection of old soda bottles, and I believe I have one of those. Also have a couple “Garden State” soda bottles that were bottled in Camden, maybe by Crescent Bottling in Cramer Hill.
Johanna Says: July 18, 2008 at 10:06 pmeHello again I lived on 28th Street my back yard backed up to St. Joe’s school yard. The kid I think is Buddy Pisco is 71-72 8-3 he is in the 2nd row 2nd from right. Now that I looked at it real good I realize it is Tony Lope. Wow do you guys remember Barbara Maslanik (Thurber) does she every post on this site. We kept in touch for a long time but i have not seen her since her mother died a few years back. Many years ago I ran into Sandy Orme pushing a stroller in a mall in Naples, Fl. My husband and I lived there for about 8 years my 3 children were born there. moved back here because there is no money in Florida. Plan to go back some day if I get to retire before I keel over. LOL So did you guys have a 30th class reunion. I may show up at one of your reunions just to see everyone. I think I knew more people from wwhs than cchs I think. I am reading each section but come back to the home page to post. well got to go for now I will be back. If I did not say it already good job on this site.
Ken Brown Says: July 18, 2008 at 10:42 pmeHey Johanna…yep that is Tony Lope in the 8-3 photo. I have not seen nor heard from Tony in well over thirty years. I have some great memories of camping trips with him though, and of his brother Dominic who worked at Jimmy Burgoes. Now I remember, the Maslanics lived on the corner of 28th…Barb, Ruthie, and was it Joey -their brother? And you lived further down the block towards Federal right? Barb Maslanic worked with my Mom for a few years at NT Gates in Pennsauken, that would have been in the late 70’s up until about ‘80. She has not checked into the site yet, but maybe in time she will find it. Last reunion I went to was the 10th, there was a 20th – held in ‘97, not sure if they ever got around to a 30th. The Class of ‘76 is way overdue for one. There have been a few Grand Reunions with a number of classes combined, but we have never been to any of them. Sandy Orme was in our wedding, along with Paul, Karles Jones, and Marge Bellangee. I should post our wedding picture as it contains six from the Class of ‘76, back in ‘78. Paul is the only one we are still in contact with from that group, and we were in contact with Karles until her passing in ‘93. Refresh my mind Johanna, were you on some of the early Explorer trips? The infamous trip to the golf course that was turned into a park, where everyone nearly froze?
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: July 19, 2008 at 12:46 pme(Russ… I remember when you and Paul decided to play stunt men, and Paul “threw” you off the cliff. Our chaperones names were Bruce Labs (he was a social studies teacher at Edgewood… hence our joint trips with the Edgewood Explorers), and he was engaged to Janice Lowe’s older sister, who was also a chaperone. I recall our late night hooliganism often resulted in us pulling the stakes on their tent and it collapsing around them. As for Piccolo Pete, I often wondered if he ever made it out of the canyon to play in the big time… on street corners and in subways!)
Oh My God I remember this trip It was the only explorer camping trip I ever went on. and I do remember Piccolo Pete he freaked me out but his music was so soothing. It was cold if I remember correctly. I remember our camp site was so close to the road. I also remember following a bunch of deer up the road and that is where we found the cliff that Paul pretended to throw Russ off of I was scared to death. I also remember trying to teach Dominic Lope how to say spaghetti correctly. spa ghet ti he could get it that way but all together he would say pisghetti. Oh that was so much fun. signing off for now talk to you later
Ken Brown Says: July 19, 2008 at 3:41 pmeHey Johanna, I see you found the previous posts about the Explorer trip to Ralph Stover State Park in PA. (I was reading your post above and saying to myself… this sounds familiar, then I realized I wrote it… LOL).
That was a great trip, and yeah it was cold, and rainy too as I remember. I recall Paul loaded quite a few kids into his Buick, along with camping gear. I rode in the VW Carman Ghia with Bruce Labs and Janice Lowe’s two sisters. Not sure why I got to ride in their car and not Paul’s overloaded Buick. Maybe because I had the club’s money… I was the treasurer I also remember noisy wanderings through the woods and down the nearby roads that night. And as we were breaking camp the next morning a police car drove up, parked, and just watched us pack up. Another state park glad to see us go! LOL
I thought you had gone on the other trip with us too, to the old golf course, in Burlington County I think it was. That was the very first Explorer trip. Russ, Tony, and I tried to make it through the night in our tents on one of the greens of the golf course, I remember going back to the cabin after freezing half the night. I think Tony and Russ made it through till early morning though. The next night the three of us camped in the wood, where we were protected by trees and could build a fire, and we did make it through, while all the rest were in the comfy cabin with indoor plumbing and heat.
Good memories!
Ken Brown Says: July 21, 2008 at 6:31 pmeSome sad news to report… Mr. Klaus Gottwald, an exceptional Geometry and Math teacher, who many of us had at Wilson in the mid-70’s, passed away this weekend. I’ve posted a link to his obituary (on the menu at right) which was in the Cumberland County Journal today. I want to thank Hope Benson for forwarding me the news of Mr. Gottwald’s passing earlier this weekend.
Ken Brown Says: July 23, 2008 at 3:35 pmeMark Gillespie… is that you who posted on the 10 Year Reunion (’76) page? Welcome to the site. Stop back and visit us, there are a lot of Class of ‘76 folks here. And yes, long overdue for a reunion!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: July 23, 2008 at 11:56 pmeFor those of you who went to Davis back in the early 70’s-do you remember that Tony Lope was once my boyfriend? We used to joke that my name might one day be Hope Lope!
Hi Johanna! Nice to hear some of your old memories.
Ken Brown Says: July 24, 2008 at 4:43 pmeHope I never knew you dated Tony. Then again I didn’t really know you at Davis. I fell on Tony Lope during the Davis Gym Show in 8th Grade. I went to make a vault over the horse, but caught the horse off center and flew right off the side into Tony. He did catch me before I hit the floor.
Hey there are still unanswered trivia questions. Where’s Freddy Vesper? He’ll have some answers.
Paul Skeens Says: July 24, 2008 at 7:54 pmeHey Kenny,
Who was the girl that had Russ and Tony Lope fighting their hearts out over her in Dudley Grange Park? Actually FIGHTING OVER HER!Remember…You and I were both there, I guess as Refs, or cheering crew, or corner men or a combo of all. LOL! I remember that it went on and on for what seemed hours! Neither of these guys would quit or give in a bit! It was like something out of the movies…or a romance novel… They kept at and kept at it over her affections…It was actually very admirable…..She was quite a girl to evoke that emotion and that much stamina! Although akward, she must, down deep, feel really good about herself. I can picture her….She was a friend of Johanna’s…..
Which by the way..Hello to Johanna! You sound like you are enjoying this site very much. It is great to hear from you and great to know that you are doing so well! Hopefully you are a frequent flyer and can contribute more great memories. You have a good recollection of all these events. The drinks we were drinking at Rexy’s were Pina Coladas. Or, as Russ referred to them “Peter’s Colliding!” He said we were all great and fine until we went to the parking lot and W H A M ! ! ! They hit you. Take Care ALL
By the way, where the heck is George! Have not heard from him in quite a while! Maybe he is on a bike-hike to Cherry HIll news and will call us when he gets there…..see ya’
Great to see you posting. It’s been a while since you’ve been here. Lorrie and I went to Rexy’s with you and Johanna one night also, when we were home on Christmas vacation from Alaska. I remember you were living in the house next to the one you grew up in on 39th… the same house we use to steal the Christmas lights from when your cousin and her husband lived there- what were their names?
Ahhh yes, the Dudley Grange Showdown, I remember you had your sister Dee’s Sunbird, and I think we were more spectators than ref’s, but the fight (can’t really call it a fight, as both Russ and Tony were wrestlers, so it quickly turned into a wrestling match) was over Barb Maslanic. Everyone back in those days fought over girls named Barb, remember you and I use to fight over Nick’s sister Barb Rapanotti. (Nick, Barb… I’m joking ) I also recall that after the fight, we all piled into Dee’s Sunbird and went to I. Goldberg’s in Cherry Hill as we had camping supplies to buy for an upcoming trip.
Have not heard from George in a while, it’s been about a month since he last posted. George, if you are out there… let us know.
Paul Skeens Says: July 25, 2008 at 6:29 ameKen, Yes I remember that. It looks like we gave up the old burger king hangout for Rexy’s. We used to go there and to South street in Philly. Dickins Inn, Two Street Pub, Downey’s were all great places to hang there. We also went to the Moshulu quite often (the tall ship at Penns landing) We used to go when it was relatively unknown
After I posted Ken, I saw where Johanna posted something about Barb Maslanik and realized that she was indeed the girl who stirred all that emotion between Russ and Tony!!! It was a very huge display of gallantry.
No one can say that Chivalry is dead!!!….Not after seeing that with my own eyes!!!.
I know when it finally WAS over…they shook hands and went on with their business. You’re right, I think we did all go to Goldbergs!
My cousin Maryanne was married to Bob who lived in that house, where a light bulb or two was appropriated (I’m certain not stolen though LOL)
Ken Brown Says: July 25, 2008 at 10:07 ameHey Paul. Yeah as I remember there were never any hard feelings after the “Brawl Over Barb.” In fact Tony, Russ, and I hiked the Batona Trail later that Summer together. As I recall we went to Goldbergs in preparation for the trip to the Catskills, though you missed that trip, probably due to work??? Not all the Explorers went on the NY trip. Russ can help me out here, he probably remembers all who went, I may even have pictures of the group on that trip. Karl Hans, my neighbor went with his truck and transported many of us and the gear (that was talked about on other posts here), the Lowes went, three of them, Russ went, I think Barb went, Tony and Dominic, and Jim Toy. I know it was Memorial Day weekend, of 11th Grade that we went. Janice Lowe and I actually gathered info for an Environmental Science class project while on the trip.
I remember your cousins Maryanne and Bob, they were really cool people. I think we use to mess with their minds by taking out different Christmas lights on different nights. Are those two still together?
Ken Brown Says: July 25, 2008 at 10:15 ameHey Ken Barr, just read your Davis School memories, some great stuff there. Looks like you and I were in K together, and then again in 6th with Stevenson. Your memories have prompted me for more memories, which I’ll post on the Davis page.
Paul Skeens Says: July 25, 2008 at 10:37 ameKenny, Do you have a picture of Mr Sussman’s class when we were in 6th grade. A girl in my class was Stephanie Kiefreider (?). I bumped into her brother the other day. She is living out of state now but was visiting very recently. I showed him the site and he is going to forward it to her. I told him I would try to get the class picture of Sussmans class posted on the site so she could access it.
Maryanne & Bob were not together long. I think his coolness was chemically enhanced!
Ken Brown Says: July 25, 2008 at 11:46 amePaul, yeah I just looked in the yearbook from 6th Grade. I’ll scan the picture and get it posted. Looks like you were in the class (6-2), Stephanie, Anthony DiAmore, Dave Nevius, Bob Staepel, Ken Webb, and a number of others.
Bob’s enhanced coolness would certainly explain his fascination with the Christmas lights.
glenn john nasuti Says: July 25, 2008 at 5:41 pmeI knew Tony Lope in high school. he was on the football team, we were playing a friendly tackle football game one time on the fields at 31st street behing the Acres. I did an end around fake and caught the ball on a pass, great sandlot play, Tony Lope hit me like we had pads on.. I was knocked out completely. my other friends(no, my friends) layed me down in the endzone and continued with the game, when I came to at halftime, I asked what happened and they told me I got knocked out. Thanks Ton.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: July 25, 2008 at 7:59 pmeJust saw on the news that Olga’s Diner has closed.
Now I have only been to the diner in Marlton once,many years ago,but they (customers) according to the news cast, say the quality of the food was going down hill lately.
Could be they had new ownrers,I don’t know.
Anyway they owe $37,000 in back taxes,and they closed them down.
The owners say they intend to pay up & reopen,but it is also said they will have to pass some health code inspections before being able to do that.
Ken Barr Says: July 25, 2008 at 11:18 pmeA lot of breakfast’s were eaten there and Olga’s by me and my buds in the late 70’s would have been the last time for me. OMG how I loved their hash browns but craved always their deep fried scrapple, in fact we cant get scrapple out here in Cincinnati, they have a close match with a thing called getta, but it really doesnt stand up to a good slab of Habberset. Just one more thing the midwest falls short on. From time to time Keith (my Brother) would freeze some when they would come out to visit, they are way over due, sure I would love to see them but the scrapple is important.
Played lots of football with Tony L. When you got hit by Tony you got hit, he hit like a wrecking ball, knock you so hard you may forget your name, now I was no slouch he got a few hits from me maybe not as memoriable but a hit none the less. We had a pick up tackle football game here in 1992 the management team vs. the union. Needless to say I was in my mid 30’s at the time and as the manager of the plant the union took great pleasure in their persuit of hitting, tackling and “cheap shots” on me. Took me near 2 months to recover…… a hit from Tony would have been welcomed compared to what I went through, even aat 35 or so it just isnt like HS days. Thanks for the memories “Skeeter” I still feel some of those hits.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: July 25, 2008 at 11:24 pmeWow I did not think the explorers were around that long for you guys to go on that many trips. Yes Barbara Maslanik was the girl that Tony and Russ fought over. She dated them both (at different times of course) Tony would have been around much longer but I think her mother made her dump him (that is why the fight happened Tony still wanted to go out with her). Tony must have dated evey girl in Camden Hope (by the way Hello to you to Hope) Barbara, I went out with him until Nancy Davis came along.
No Paul you are wrong about the drinks they were coco breezes very similar to a Pina Coloda but creamier. Do you remember the Tweety Bird pin.
Do you guys remember the grad party I think either Brill or Gillespie had and Sandy Orme left the party and had an accident going home when she turned the corner on two wheels from driving too fast. For some reason Paul and I were following her and helped her get her car home.
Paul I dont remember your cousin Maryanne I only remember Maryellen. Did I read that she passed away, and her daughter also? If so I am so sorry. How are your sisters and their families. Katrinas friend Kathy married my neighbor’s son. And I ran into Bobby and his wife at the peditricians office when my kids were real small. How old is Denise’s Son Eric? she also had a daughter if I am not mistaken right?
The other night we went to check out Sally Starrs pizza place with my youngest. It was not bad but too far to go for pizza and sandwiches.
I was talking to Barbara Maslanik’s younger sister the other day and told her about this website. She was going to pass the info on to Barb.
Well guys have to get up early tomorrow My son Michael who is 17 is going to the New Jersey State Troopers Youth week in Seagirt on Monday and we have some shoping to do to get ready for the week. This is one of the many careers he thinks he is interested in. So I am closing for tonight it was great to hear from all of you. keep in touch. Let me know If I am invited to that unoffical reunion.
Ken Brown Says: July 26, 2008 at 12:37 ameHey Everyone, I’m really enjoying all the memories being posted. They are great.
Skeeter, thanks for the update on Olga’s Diner, it’s been a real institution for so many years, it’ll be a sad day in South Jersey if indeed they are closed for good.
Johanna, the Explorers were active when we were in 11th and 12th, and I think, if my memory serves me, the major trips we took were to the golf course turned park in Burlington County; to Atsion Lake and Goshen Pond where we rented Tim Brill’s canoes – that trip was with the Edgewood High Explorers; to Ralph Stover State Park, where Paul threw Russ off the cliff and we canoed up the canal then back down the Delaware River; then the big Memorial Day trip to the Catskill’s in NY. Then there were a few smaller trips, that not everyone went on. Tony, Russ, myself, and Bruce Labs went one weekend with the Edgewood group to Ralph Stover in PA, for repelling down those cliffs, Tony and Russ repelled, I did not. Another time Tony and I went with Sue Kruger and Denise Smerdon, and Sue’s father’s Scout troop to a big jamboree camp at Cooper River. I remember Emma King’s father’s troop was also there. Russ, Tony and I also hiked the Batona Trail the summer between 11th and 12th, and in the fall of 12th Grade, Tony and I hiked the Batona again. Then in November, Tony, myself, Karl Hans, and two friends of Karl’s went back to the camp in the Catskills and we camped in the snow for three days – that was real fun, as we had about a foot and a half of snow on the ground. I also remember our attempts to raise money with bake sales at St Joe’s…. we did pretty good with those for a few Sundays.
Wasn’t Barb Maslanik’s younger sister named Ruthie?
Hey Paul, remember hanging out at your Uncle Wong’s picture framing shop on 44th and Westfield. That was a great place, we’d always stop there on our rides by from Burger King or Radio Shack. By the way what was Uncle Wong’s real name? You had an aunt and uncle on Saunder’s Street too didn’t you?
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: July 26, 2008 at 10:27 ame**********Olga’s Update*****************
Definitely not the Diner we all knew & loved.
Snips:
The sign, posted Thursday by the Burlington County Health Department, read, “Warning: Blanket Embargo” and began “Food and drink on these premises are suspected of being contaminated or adulterated and may be unfit for human consumption . . .”
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Olga’s owners John T. Stavros and Thomas J. Stavros, his son, owe the state at least $37,000 in back taxes, according to a state tax official. They also owe about $191,000 in outstanding property taxes to the local government, according to Evesham tax collectors.
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Kelly said he noticed declining business at Olga’s, with more people attracted to the 6-year-old Marlton Diner about a mile down Route 70.
“It used to be on summer weekends you couldn’t get in here,” he said. “Recently, they were lucky to get 30 to 40 people through here a day.”
Ken Brown Says: July 26, 2008 at 11:00 ameTruly a sad situation at Olga’s, Skeeter. I remember stopping at the Route 70 Olga’s at 4am some mornings for breakfast, on our way to catch the Miss Barnegat Light fishing boat for a day of fishing.
Okay here is a memory about Olga’s… three or four of us wrestlers from Wilson, I’m thinking it was myself, Russ, Tommy Clarke, and maybe Pete Patouhas. Tom had met some girls from Maple Shade or Cherry Hill at the District Wrestling Tournament at Pennsauken, and we gave them a ride to Olga’s after the tournament. I recall we didn’t stay to eat, it was very late, but the girls needed to get there because they were being picked up there by their parents… maybe a case of them being at the tournament, when in fact they told their parents they would be someplace else. Now that I think about it, it must have been Pete Patouhas driving. I remember he and I were skipping school another time, he had just gotten his Datsun 240 Z, and we were driving out Maple Ave towards Cherry Hill, and we see these three Pennsauken girls hitchhiking. Turns out they were also skipping school and heading to the Mall. All three of them climbed into Pete’s little car. Pete and I were not headed to the Mall, I think we were headed to Ponzio’s restaurant where Pete worked, for some reason like he had to pick up a paycheck or something. Anyone else remember that night at Districts? It may have been Junior year or Senior year.
Skeeter, sent me the above link to a photo gallery of old Camden pictures that ran in the Courier Post. Some are quite interesting. Thanks Skeeter!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: July 26, 2008 at 9:26 pmeHello to everyone from the Gulf Coast of Florida!! We arrived yesterday afternoon and have enjoyed our trip thus far but house hunting is exhausting!!!!
Paul Skeens Says: July 26, 2008 at 10:53 pmeJohanna, My mistake on the drinks. Must have been connfused. I CERTAINLY remember the “tweedy Bird” Russ gave you. You wore it around everywhere. It was a pretty cool pin. Do you still have an affinity for “Tweety?” I thought Russ found it in Rexy’s parking lot?
Also, I clearly rememeber Sandy’s accident mainly becasue SHE HIT MY DAD’S CAPRICE!!! LOL! She was with My cousin Bobby and turning right onto 36th from River Road and smashed into the drivers side! We quickly cleared it up and Sandy’s dad paid for the whole thing.
It was a sad situation with Maryellen, If you want to email me I can give you more details. Everyone else is doing well too. Eric is 27 now!
Our Gal Sal is rarely at the pizzashop anymore. She is around though. I see her all the time, her house is pretty close by. She is still very feisty. If you went to the pizza shop you were less than a minute from my house.
Hey Hope. How are you? If you are looking for bargains on the west coast check out Cape Coral. The market there has been really flat. They have waterfront lots (with beautiful, relatively new homes on them) with direct Gulf access….these were going for 1$ million a year or two ago and are now about $250K. There are nice building lots there that are going for $17-20K. These lots were selling for ten times that amount. The market is so bad with foreclosures though. My brother-in-law and I were looking at purchasing a small developement of about 16 homes that were started and the builder walked away from. We looked at the numbers and…IF THEY GAVE US the developement and we paid to finish them we could not sell them for what we put into it. Again…that is if they GAVE us the incomplete homes and lots. So this is the type of valuation they are faced with there. But it won’t stay like that for ever. But very scary for an investor at this point! Anyway, I’m seeing double. We came back from the shore this afternoon, went to a “Luau” with real roasted pigs, then went to a 40th birthday party and just got home a bit ago. These dang young whipper-snappers! Staying up all hours of the night! (’till 10 or 11) LOL Good night George, Oh and for the record, I NEVER dated Toni Lope!
Ken Brown Says: July 27, 2008 at 1:09 ameHey Hope, down yonder. Happy house hunting, and stay safe. And if you have the opportunity, check out Sanibel Island, near Cape Coral that Paul referenced. You can find nice shells there.
And for the record I never dated Tony Lope either.
It’s late, I’ve been on Ancestry.com finding lost relatives. It’s easier than finding old classmates. Found out yesterday that my Mother’s father, who was an orphan as a child, and never knew his family, well I discovered that his mother, was the second of four wives his father had. Also discovered he had one brother (same mother and father) and four half siblings, from his father and his first wife. Interesting stuff as I also found the family that adopted him as a child. This was all in Massachusetts. Sister Laurie, we have cousins out there we always suspected but never knew. Wonder if they look like us and share the same family quirks…LOL
Paul Skeens Says: July 27, 2008 at 12:38 pmeHey Skeeter,
Does the Name Jim McGuinness sound familiar to you? He used to have the nickname “Mugsy.” Or how about Jim or George Mason?
McGuinness lived somewhere near the Arlo Theater. Mason lived near or on Stewart Street.
Christina Doone WWHS 76 Says: July 27, 2008 at 10:52 pmeGreat Camden pics, mostly from before I was born (’57), but thanks for the link and history lesson. Funny how many of my memories are in black and white.
Hey Hope, I’ll call you end of week and let you know if I make it to the open house on Thursday night in Crystal River. It’s a long way to go and I’ve got lots of work trying to clear up. So we’ll see.
I’ll call you from office Monday or Tuesday and see where you are in the state, just in case you get a little closer to me. Are you heading south to Naples?
Hey Hope apparently you are relocating to Florida. Is this retirement or Business? I lived in Naples, Florida for 8 years my three children were born there. I intend to go back some day. I wish you lots of luck with your relocation. Maybe we will see each other in Florida. Pauls right Cape Coral is better priced so is Punta Gorda. Good Luck.
I lived on E.State st. (near Stewart st.) in the late 50’s…and I am 66 years old. Most people posting here are a lot younger.
Ken was kind enough to expand this site to cover the 50’s when I started posting & I sure do appreciate that.
Those guys may have been the next generation.
Lived in Ablet Villige for a couple years before joining the Army in 1961.
I emailed those names to my younger sister,waiting to hear if she knew them.
Ken Brown Says: July 30, 2008 at 11:33 ameHey Johanna, I read in one of your earlier posts that you ran into Sandy Orme in a mall in Florida years ago… was she living in Florida? Was wondering if she is still in the South Jersey area or if she too relocated.
Christina, that’s funny about having Black and White memories from childhood…. not just the photos, but also TV shows… a lot of what I remember from childhood TV watching is in B&W also, even big events like the moon landing. Did you and Hope ever connect up down there? Sounds like you both have hectic schedules.
Hey Hope, how is the house hunting going? Any potential retirement places yet? Have you found any favorite areas to concentrate your search?
Paul, where have I heard the “Mugsy” name before… besides Mugsy Malone I mean? Was he a Camden cop with your father?
Ken Brown Says: July 30, 2008 at 11:38 ameWELCOME Pat Antonelli. We’re glad you found the site. I enjoyed reading the memories you shared on the Davis Memories, and Davis Teacher pages. You mentioned knowing the DeFranciscos, Terry does visit the site and posts.
Paul S Says: July 30, 2008 at 5:08 pmeSkeeter they might actually be a bit older than you.
How about Eddie Maguire? Does that name ring a bell? He went to Notre Dame. He might be a year or two older than you.
I just arranged a place to stay in Port Charlotte on Saturday night, a friend of mine relocated there from the east coast of Florida a few years ago. So I’ll call Hope tonight or tomorrow to see where they are going to be on Saturday or Sunday. I’ll let you know!
Hey sister Laurie, check out the above article, I think they found one of your stray cats from childhood roaming around South Jersey… LOL
Laurie Freeman Says: July 31, 2008 at 1:02 ameKen, that cat looks like it would take several packs of dye! lol
Ken Brown Says: July 31, 2008 at 11:03 ameLaurie, yes that cat would surely have been your largest canvas to work on. The rest of that stray cat story came out today, seems, his owner, an elderly lady, was losing her home to foreclosure, and so she had to let the cat go as she could not afford to feed it anymore. Maybe you should adopt it Laurie.
I noticed a couple of weeks ago that just about every posting on every section had been spammed with everything from Hurricane info,to jewelry ads to free porn links.
I emailed the Rutgers webmaster & he said he would fix it ,when he got back,he was out of town.
Probably had to delete all the postings,it was that bad.
I guess he really got fed up.
One jerk killed it for the rest of us.
That section is now closed
Ken Brown Says: July 31, 2008 at 3:35 pmeSkeeter, I’ve noticed the spam on Stories of the Neighborhood for some time now. I think I even mentioned that when this site first opened, in the notes above. The spam first appeared there probably over a year ago. It’s a shame really. Part of the problem is that Rutger’s started the site with good intent, but I don’t think they made any effort to monitor the site or even check up on it once it was up and running. That to me does a disservice to the Camden community, they should have handled the site more responsibly. Maybe those who use to post there will find their way to this site… you won’t find spam here, we have built in protections for that. You would think a university could do the same.
Back to NJ tomorrow-boooo!!!! Florida has been great-we’ve been in Tampa, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, St Pete,Sarasota, and so on. Did we find our dream retirement home? Well, yes, but it’s not in our dream retirement location. I think it’s going to be back to the drawing board, unfortunately. Thanks for all of the Naples/Cape Coral suggestions but my hub really doesn’t want to go any further south than Sarasota. It was just the right mix of culture, beach, sense of community, etc. – now if we only found the perfect house we could afford.
I’ll write more when I get back.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: August 1, 2008 at 8:22 ameKen.
Yes the Stories site was spammed at least 3 times that I know of ,but never as bad as this time…thats why I emailed Rutgers.
Usually they just posted spam,but this time they not only did that,they entered other peoples postings on almost every posting on every section & deleted pottions ,then replaced what they deleted with links to porn etc.,right in the middle of someone elses post!
Not sure how they managed to do that,but they did.
Skeeter, it’s just as well that they pulled the site then. The sad thing about all that is… it was probably a Rutger’s student doing the hacking and spamming. And now all those wonderful stories that were shared on that site by many, are lost for good. Rest assured that won’t happen here. WordPress is a quality host site, they really keep it free of spam and hackers here.
Paul S Says: August 1, 2008 at 2:14 pmeKen
The lady who turned the “fat-cat” loose was named Oklatner. didn’t we go to school with someone named Oklatner?
Skeeter,
Thanks for checkling with your sister! They were a couple of East Camden guys. I thought you, or someone you know might know of them.
Johanna,
Like Ken said was Sandy living in Florida, or just visiting. I think her mom and dad were going to retire down there?
PAT ANTONELLI Says: August 1, 2008 at 4:25 pmeKEN, GREAT JOB WITH THE SITE. IT REALLY BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES. I LEARNED SOME NEW INFORMATION ABOUT CAMDEN WHICH WAS BEFORE MY TIME. MY FAMILY LIVED ON ROWE STREET NEXT TO THE DEFRANCISO’S, DOWN THE STREET FROM THE VINCENTS AND D’ANDREA’S AND ACROSS FROM THE MELLEBYS (BACK OF THEIR HOUSE) IT WAS A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
I HAVE READ MANY OF THE MESSAGES AND LAUGH AS IT BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES OF MY YOUTH. I RECOGNIZE SOME OF THE NAMES BUT NOT ALL.
I RAN INTO MISS MARTIN BECKER YEARS AGO AND SHE GRACIOUSLY GAVE ME ONE OF THE YEARBOOKS FROM MY CLASS AT DAVIS. WHAT A GREAT PERSON SHE IS!
I DID NOT KNOW THAT NICK RAPANOTTI WAS LINDA PALUMBO’S COUSIN. IT IS A SMALL WORLD. I WAS FRIENDLY WITH LINDA IN SCHOOL. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYONE ELSE’S NAME FROM MY AGE GROUP ON THE SITE OR PICTURES FROM MY YOUTH. I LOST ALL MY PICTURES FROM A FIRE WHEN OUR FAMILY MOVED TO BLACWOOD. IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES OF THE LATER YEARS PLEASE POST THEM. I WAS BORN 1960 AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME OF THE EARLY YEARS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT FLATTERING.
HI TERRY DIFRANCISO. ONE FOND MEMORY OF YOUR DAD WAS HIS BAKED GOODS. SPECIFICALLY, I CAN RECALL DOUGH TWISTED WITH SUGAR AND CINAMMON WHAT A TREAT. IF I CLOSE MY EYES I CAN STILL PICTURE IT AND TASTE IT.
I REMEMBER PENNY CANDY AT ORLOW’S STORE ESPECIALLY THE RED FISH. MY FAMILY BOUGHT ORLOW’S AND RAN IT FOR A FEW YEARS. MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED IN THE HOUSE PART AND WAS ROBBED A FEW TIMES. I REMEMBER ONCE WHEN I WAS THERE. WE SLEPT RIGHT THROUGH IT AND SHE HAD A GUN UNDER THE BED. THANK GOD THEY NEVER FOUND IT OR HARMED US. THE HOUSE PART WAS ENORMOUS AND QUITE DECEIVING FROM THE OUTSIDE.
I RETURNED TO CAMDEN ABOUT 5-7 YEARS AGO BY MYSELF (WHAT A MISTAKE) I GOT TO THE END OF ROWE STREET AND KIDS SURROUNDED MY CAR AT THE END OF THE BLOCK NEAR ORLOW’S STORE. I THINK THEY WERE TRYING TO SELL ME DRUGS. I HAD TO GUN THE CAR AND GET OUT OF THERE. IT IS SO SAD THE CONDITION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD – WEEDS REAL HIGH, BROKEN WINDOWS, BORDER UPS, ETC.
I ENJOY THE SITE AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL KEEP GROWING.
TERRY DEFRANCISO SAY HI TO MARYANN FOR ME. I RAN INTO HER NEAR WOODBURY AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT YEARS AGO BUT MISPLACED HER INFORMATION. I READ YOUR SONS ARE INTO HOCKEY. THAT IS FANTASTIC. THEY GOT YOUR GENES.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: August 1, 2008 at 10:31 pmeHello to all,
Ken and Paul Sandy was just in Florida visiting. I was there looking for my future home at the time. I think I heard that one of her parents had gotten very sick but I dont know the outcome of that. Before I got married we both worked in City Hall but she did not stay there very long. Paul were we both in her wedding? I know I was at least asked to be in it. sadly I can’t recall if I was or not.
Hey I was trying to think of the name of another sandwich shop from Camden do you guys remember Bush and Mary’s they had 2 or 3 locations not sure if they were all at the same time but the two that I remember were located one on westfield ave between church and what ever the street was before dudley st (I think it was 32nd st) and the 2nd was located on market street near the post office a block or so from city hall. Somebody told me that Mario’s steak house closed as a steak house and sold live chickens did any one else know this????
I read the name Melleby in Pat’s comments was’t he the Chief of Police in Camden for a while. I thought he lived over near 36th and Federal Sts.
Wow do you guys remember the riots in Camden, Someone earlier posted about the whistles blowing there was a curfew in the City for many years. I think it was brought on because of the riots. I remember you could be on your front steps but you could not be walking the streets. It was summer time only 10:00 for under a certain age and 11:00 PM for above that age but I dont remember the age.
I also read about the stories in the neighborhoods I was so disappointed when I last went on that site but that is how I found this site.
In case I did not say it yet Thanks Ken for the wonderful job. well as always it is wonderful rebuilding good old East Camden.
Ken Brown Says: August 2, 2008 at 1:13 ameHey Everyone, late night here, just got in from taking Claire to Borders for the midnight release party of Breaking Dawn, the latest in a series she reads. The place was packed, but she had preordered the books and we were number 25 in line.
Pat Antonelli – I remember many of the names you have mentioned. What year did you graduate from Davis School? I think the area of 32nd and High and what was once Westfield Acres is now a lot safer than when you went back a few years ago Pat, much of it has been rebuilt into Baldwin’s Run.
Paul the Oklatners were Ken and David, and I think there were a few other siblings. They lived up around your neighborhood I think, maybe on 37th or 38th.
Johanna, I remember the curfew… it was 10pm on weeknights and 11pm or maybe 12pm on weekends. I remember my Dad worked the 2pm to 10pm shift for many years at Hollingsheds, and my Mom would tell us, get in by curfew, which to us meant, get home before my dad did.
Paul I remember riding my bike home from your house a few times, and I would just hit the corner of 32nd as the whistles blew for curfew.
Johanna, there was no sandwich shop on the corner of 32nd (where I lived), but I do believe there was a sandwich shop at one time across from the tennis courts at Dudley Grange on Westfield, and next to the Stockton Liquor Store, or maybe Stockton Liquors was once a sandwich shop. On the Corner of 32nd was an Esso Gas Station for years, and then it was converted into a Cumberland Farms Store. There is a picture of Stockton Liquors in one of the past trivia quizes.
So Mario’s is selling live chickens now… amazing! I do remember the store down around 25th and Federal that always had live ducks in their window, and I believe turkeys around Thanksgiving. It was a meat and poultry shop, anyone remember it’s name?
I know Sandy and Paul were in our wedding – Lorrie and I, along with Marge Bellangee and Karles Jones. Our 30th Anniversay was earlier this week – the 29th! I should scan and post a picture of our wedding party.
Paul I have not forgotten about the 6-2 Class picture, I will get that scanned this weekend and post it.
Laurie Freeman Says: August 2, 2008 at 2:46 ameKen, glad to hear you were a good parent and went to Border’s with Claire. I too, had to wait in line with Aimee. We also pre ordered the book but unfortunately I had to work tonight, so we did not get there till 11:45 and was about #200 in line, the line went fast and we were out of there by about 12:45, what we won’t do for our children!
Ken Brown Says: August 2, 2008 at 9:41 ameLaurie, Lorrie and Olivia scored tickets to go see the American Idol concert tonight at Atlantic City Convention Hall – just them two are going with one of Lorrie’s co-workers and her daughter.
Claire has not yet gone to bed, she stayed up last night to read Breaking Dawn and is still reading it this morning, I think she’s nearly done!
There was a meat store called Thal’s ,I think it was at 25th & Federal.
We bought our meats there in the late 50’s…but no slaughtering went on there at that time.
Maybe in the 60’s or 70’s after it changed hands. Its Hispanic owned now.
It was on the same side as Kotlikoffs.
On the opposte side of Federal,I recall a poultry shop in the 70’s that had live foul in the window.
Ken Brown Says: August 2, 2008 at 2:15 pmeSkeeter the poultry shop across Federal from Kotlikoff’s and Woolworths is the one I am thinking of, with the live fowl in the window.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: August 2, 2008 at 7:55 pmeKen, Nice job standing in line for the book been there done that for my daughter. She was into Harry Potter now she is old enough to stand in line for herself. One of the nicer things about kids growing up LOL. any way the sandwich shop I am talking about was on the same as the park but a block or two closer to ST. Joes. It ws there for a couple of years but I think it moved down near the postoffice near City Hall after that. I dont know where it was located before that. I am trying to recall what year they were in East Camden. I think it was around the same time that The Borregini family (they had 3or 4 Girls) owned the little store right next to the corner of Church and Westfield the side across church ST from St. Joes. Does anyone remember this besides me? I hope I did not dream this up. My sister Marcia keeps asking me if we grew up in the same house because I remember things she does not and vise versa. Oh well Hey what about you Paul that was not far from Messicks flowers and you worked there do you remember Bush and Mary’s?
Ken Brown Says: August 2, 2008 at 9:26 pmeJohanna, was it Morrison’s Meat Market? There is an ad, no picture, on Phil Cohen’s Camden Site under the Westfield Ave page, and Morrison’s was located at 2936 Westfield, same side as St. Joe’s near 29th Street.
Skeeter, was Morrison’s on Westfield when you were a kid?
Claire just finished her book… I don’t think she has slept much since last night.
Olivia and Lorrie are at the American Idol concert tonight, should be a good time for them.
Paul S Says: August 3, 2008 at 7:49 ameJohanna,
No, you are not crazy, I do remember “Bush & Mary’s” I just don’t remember where they were. And I definately remember “Borregine’s,” it used to go by another neme too, that one escapes me right now. Wait, was it called Sandy’s or something?
I used to grab lunch there while working for Messicks, which I have to tell you was the best job in the world. The Messick family were great people. There was just a tribute to Mrs. Messick in the newspaper a couple of months ago. They had a fantastic business there!
Johanna,
When you make contact with Russ, tell him I said hello! Maybe we all should travel to Tampa to have a “RETURN OF THE TWEEDIE BIRD PIN” ceremony!!!! We could do the mini-reunion there too. Russ and his wife Rose, and Christina would not have to travel too far. LOL
Kenny,
I remember those curfew whistles too. I was down the shore yesterday and read the inquirer, there was an article about a guy riding his bike to philly to work for the last 20 years his name……Bill Gugel. He was a Davisite/Wilsonian also right Ken? He was way ahead of his time, if he only knew what “Google” would mean in the future! LOL
Pat Antonelli
Do you have a brother Leonard? He was friends or somehow related to my friend Anthony DiAmore when we were in Davis School
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Ken Brown Says: August 3, 2008 at 11:35 ameHey Paul, I certainly remember Billy Gugel, Russ no doubt remembers him also, as he was on the wrestling team with us at Wilson. In fact Billy and I wrestled the same weight – 115 pounds, when I was a Soph and he was a Junior. When he left the team that year I moved up to the 115 Varsity spot. He was a decent kid. I remember when he was a Senior he was in a very bad accident on New Years Eve, and was in the hospital recovering for some time, he missed most of the second half of that year.If my memory serves me, I also believe he lost a family member in that accident. I saw Billy once after I had graduated from Wilson, it was during that brief time between me leaving Stockton and going off to Coast Guard boot camp. I was out jogging early one morning, over near Dudley Grange park, it must have been January or February of ‘78, and who rides by on a bike- Billy Gugel! Now that I think about this, I may have been the one on the bike, and Billy was jogging. Anyway we met up. He stopped and we chatted for a bit. That was the last time I saw him. I think Billy lived down around Dudley or 30th and Westfield, a few houses in from the corner, not too far from Dave Nevius.
Ken Brown Says: August 3, 2008 at 8:47 pmeDoes anyone remember Gary or Joe Fioretti? They lived on 34th Street, down towards Lemuel Ave. I read a Courier Post obituary for Joe, dated July 30th, he was 56 years old, and was living in Florida. Gary is listed as a surviving brother, and their father Nicandro was also listed as surviving.
Gary was on the Wrestling team, a really nice kid. I think he use to go duck hunting with Wayne Lawyer down along the river. I think Gary graduated around ‘75, his brother Joe a few years earlier.
I lived on Rosedale Ave. & also on the corner of 29th & Westfield directly across from St. Joes School…only stores I remember on St Joes side going towards Rosedale were I think a bakery,a Florist (Messicks ?) &
if I am not mistaken a luncheonette called Carr’s Corner.
Now perhaps Fred Vesper or Marty Sklar know others,but those are all I remember.
The younger Fioretti was a friend of my younger brother Dennis.
Skeeter,
I can not remember positively but I think there was a barber shop in the same block as Messick”s.
Paul,
I use to work for Messick also in 1966 and 1967.
Ken Brown Says: August 5, 2008 at 9:51 ameWelcome to Dennis Wilson – Davis alum and Wilson Class of ‘68. Dennis thanks for the email. I’ve enjoyed reading your many memories on the various pages here. Everyone check out Dennis’ posts on the Davis and Wilson Memories pages, Mr. Tweed page, Fast Food page, Mr. Shaw page, and Veteran’s page, and a number of other places We look forward to more posts Dennis.
Ken Brown Says: August 5, 2008 at 9:55 ameWelcome to Pat Smarrito – Wilson Class of ‘76. Pat it’s great to see you here. I know you’ll enjoy the many Camden memories that are being shared here, as I recall you were quite the history buff when it came to the great city we grew up in. How are you doing? Stop back and share some memories.
jim lang Says: August 6, 2008 at 8:07 pmei knew jack messick, was in the same class as neil, at st.joes, later coached ken in basketball. at st. joes.
I have heard that name several times on this site & I am almost positive I went to Davis with a guy named Francisconi,but can’t recall his first name.
The one I hear you talk about has got to be a son of the one I knew,or a younger relative.
Jerry,or Tony keeps tugging at my memory for some reason.
Last I saw him ,I believe ,was in the 70’s…he was a barber at a shop at the Cherry Hill Mall.
Ring any bells with any of you?
Ken Brown Says: August 6, 2008 at 10:26 pmeI remember the barber shop in the Mall, as I recall it had about five or six chairs and barbers. I did not get my hair cut there, so I didn’t know any of the barbers, but perhaps someone does remember if the Francisconi person did work there.
Paul S Says: August 7, 2008 at 10:19 ameHey Freddy, I never knew you worked for Messick’s. For me it was a great job. I had just started driving and was out on the road, unsupervised (quite risky on their part), traveling all over south jersey. But it was a lot of fun and I learned my way around very quickly.
How is the fishing at the shore? We are just a couple of blocks from you down there. We were down for a few days and came home yesterday. Back down on Friday night. I heard the flounder are on the small side but are running pretty well.
Ken Brown Says: August 8, 2008 at 6:09 pmeE-A-G-L-E-S…. pre-season kicks off in about an hour… should be a good season… Westbrook signed (3 years, 21 Million… he’s happy) and McNabb is looking good. Some great new additions to the team too!
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: August 8, 2008 at 9:46 pmeDo you any of you guys remember the twins that went to WWHS with you. I believe their last name was dubinak or something like that. Did they graduate in 76. Do you remember Barb Maslanik twrilling the fire baton at the games? These are just some things that came to my mind when I was thinking about old times. Ken where are those wedding pictures? talk to you later. Tell Lori I said hello.
Ken Brown Says: August 8, 2008 at 11:25 pmeJohanna, I remember Barb twirling the fire batons… didn’t her sister Ruthie also twirl? I remember two twin girls who carried the banner for the baton twirlers – I think they were in the Class of ‘75, I’ll have to check the yearbooks. I’m behind on scanning pictures… will have to get around to them soon
Paul S Says: August 9, 2008 at 6:34 ameI think you are referring to the Cavanaugh Twins. Anna Mary and Mary Anna. They, or one of them were in a couple of my classes, But they were a year ahead of us.
Ken Brown Says: August 9, 2008 at 9:36 amePaul, How many sets of twins were there? I was thinking of the Baker Twins- Debbie and Linda, Class of 74, carried the banner for the Color Guard. Yet the Cavanaugh name also sounds familiar .
Hope (Benson) Says: August 9, 2008 at 1:44 pmeThere’s a lot to catch up on but I’m running around these days like a chicken without a head getting my younger daughter ready for her freshman year of college. I’d like to say I’m glad to be home from Florida but……………..that would be a huge lie!
I think we had a Bush and Mary’s near me on Marlton Pike. It was on the same block as Famous Delicatessen. Across the street from Bush and Mary’s was another luncheonette called the J and L. Most of you aren’t from that side of town so you might not remember.
I thought I’d pass along some info about a tribute to Mr. Gottwald (Klaus) that’s taking place tomorrow. Organized by his girlfriend, The Klaus Memorial Bike Ride is being held at Parvin State Park at 8am tomorrow morning. Klaus was an avid cyclist and has many, many friends who will come out to pay tribute to him. There will be two routes, 25 miles and 50 miles led at various paces. I’ve only been on my bike three times during the last two seasons but am planning to go out to show my support. If anyone is interested in more information, you can email me at hpmalin@verizon.net.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says: August 9, 2008 at 9:24 pmePaul and Ken, The Kavanaugh twins lived across the street from me on 28th st and they were a couple of years ahead of us in school The twins I am referring to lived somewhere around 21st st. I think one was Barbara they were very athletic. I dont know where the name dubinak comes from but that is what I thought their last name was. I think Barb Maslanik was friendy with them.
Ken Brown Says: August 9, 2008 at 9:56 pmeJohanna, there was a Barb Dubinik at Wilson, Class of 75, I do not know if she had a twin sister. She was on the Wilsonian newspaper staff, and her picture is on the Wilsonian Staff page listed on the menu. See if that is who you are remembering.
Hope, good luck on the Mr. Gottwald memorial ride tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. Sounds like a fitting tribute to a man who loved biking, as much as he did teaching math.
Ken Brown Says: August 12, 2008 at 8:49 ameThanks for the link Skeeter… I remember the Philly Fruit Store in Merchantville, from when I was a kid… Merchantville was often a destination for our bike rides, or our walks along the railroad tracks. There use to be a lot of interesting shops there. It’s a sad commentary on the economy of small towns and the crush of the retail giants, that Bob Hanna has no alternative but to go out of business. Interesting that the store was painted orange and black to honor his Wilson days!
Ken Brown Says: August 14, 2008 at 10:30 ameHey George, great talking to you the other day on the phone, and I’m glad you are back online and weeding through all your mail and will be rejoining us soon. We’ve missed you!
Welcome back! Hope you had a great trip to Cherry Hill News. LOL!
Let me know when you get settled in with everything.
Ken Brown Says: August 14, 2008 at 12:51 pmeGeorge rode his bike to Cherry Hill News without us? The nerve George there are enough hockey magazines to go around.
Paul S Says: August 14, 2008 at 6:08 pmeLast week, the hockey magazine displays at Cherry Hill news were conspicuously barren.
I also noticed that 5/6ths of my last name is missing too!
Maybe I’ll start just using a single moniker like Cher or Madonna or (help me with a GUYS name) fill in the blank…………
Anyone catch the last quarter of the Eagles preseason game against Carolina (Nick I hope you’re still an Eagles fan…LOL). Great way to come back and wrap up a game by the rookies and backups. Looks like the Eagles have some great new talent this year… lets hope McNabb and company stay healthy.
Ken Brown Says: August 16, 2008 at 11:01 ameWelcome Joe Kuczykowski, we’re glad you found the site and are enjoying the memories here.
Hey Harry…what are you saying… the Eagles are not going to fly this season???
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 16, 2008 at 12:34 pmegave up on the Eagle’s org. in 1971. they let the fans down too many times…..i guess i haven’t been wrong since then, if one is judging the team based on super bowl rings…..i still like the Phillies and Flyers and Sixers, even though the combined championships are zero since the 1983 Sixers….Phillies could have used Brad Lidge back in the 1993 world series.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: August 16, 2008 at 2:33 pmeThe Eagles & McNabb under Andy Reid remind me a lot of Fran Tarkenton & The Vikings,or Jim Kelly & the Bills.
Just seem to choke at seasons end.
This…maybe next year garbage is getting old.
But I am a fan & still keep hoping.
Those little 3 yard passes down the field that result in a long drive with 3 or 0 points is killing us.
George Gumbrell Says: August 17, 2008 at 1:10 ameHey youse Guys, Its great to be on-line again. I MISSED YOU TOO!
Paul, I have two cases of hockey magazines, do you want one.
Ken, I had to leave my bike in your backyard, I hope thats ok, I’ll pick it up when I come down.
Harry, all I can say is — E – A – G – L – E – S !!!!!!
terry defrancisco Says: August 17, 2008 at 1:21 amePatti Antonelli!!!! How are you? It is so good to see your post. Maryann told me that she ran into you in a supermarket in Woodbury. I cannot believe the memory you posted about the fried dough. I had completely forgotten about that. Thanks for bringing back such a fond memory. I have so many fond memories of your family and our great neighborhood. It was truely a magical place to grow up in. And having your family as our next door neighbors was so much fun. So many great memories!! Night swimming in your pool is one of my fondest. Not to mention your mom and my mom always talking back and forth across the lot at the kitchen window. I could go on and on. Hope to see you post again. Take care.
Nick Rapanotti Says: August 17, 2008 at 3:27 ameHi Johanna. The twins you are spaking about were Donna & Debbie Robey. I think they lived around 28th street. I dont remember the cross street. They were real good friends with Terry Defrancisco.
HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE! I have been away for a while. Just personal issues. All is better. Is anything in the works for a reunion? I may be coming up to NJ soon to visit a very special friend. I weill let you all know when.
Hey Hope! Good luck house hunting. I always wanted to move to Florida. I like it too mjuch in N.C.! LOL
Hello Paul Skeens. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Nick Rapanotti Says: August 17, 2008 at 3:28 ameHello Pat Antoinelli – We neer really hung out, but I remember you form all the times on Rowe Street when we all usesd to hang out on Terry’s steps. Remember m,y sister Barbara Rapanotti and MAryann trying to sing? It sounded like 2 mules in heat!!! LOL!
Nick Rapanotti Says: August 17, 2008 at 3:31 amePardon my typing. I am typing in the dark without my glasses
Paul Skeens Says: August 17, 2008 at 3:31 pmeHey Nick,
How are you? How is your family. Haven’t seen you since “Richies Getaway” remember? Everything is great here, family is all well. Hope all is well with you and yours!
Ken Brown Says: August 17, 2008 at 4:06 pmeNick what did we tell you about typing in the dark without your glasses. Geez! Hey great to see you back here… though if I were you I’d hide after calling Barb and MaryAnn singing mules.
George welcome back to the site… I sold your bike on eBay! George the Eagles play the NE Pats next week the 22nd, Claire has tried to convince me we need to drive to Foxboro for the game… I’m tempted! She’s a diehard Pats fan, though I’d probably get run out of Boston if I showed up with my Eagles jersey.
Harry, if not the Eagles then who?
Nick Rapanotti Says: August 17, 2008 at 10:19 pmeHey Paul! Things are rocky, but okay. Yeah, I remember that night. A little fuzzy, but it was cool! LOL! Still married to that gorgeous hunk of woman!!?? (he he he)
Hey Ken. If you ever heard the 2 of them singing together, you would buy stock in ear plugs!!
George Gumbrell Says: August 18, 2008 at 1:16 ameHey Ken, I hope you got a good amount for the bike! Go to the game if you can, you would have a great time. I went to a Red Sox game when they played the Yankees, and I am a Yankees fan, I had no problems at all. Gun shot wounds heal faster then you think!
Hey Nick, It sounds like things may be down for you, I am sorry if they are, I will certainly put you in my prayers, and hope things improve. Hey, you may be down in NC, but we still care about you!
Hey Harry, What terrible thing happened to you in your childhood to cause that? What can we do to help turn you from the dark side?
I know Mr. T, but who is Mr. S. Its not that kid from thirty something street, or could it be?
George Gumbrell Says: August 18, 2008 at 1:41 ameHey Laurie, I am friends with the hockey coaches at the University of Vermont, and we were talking the other day, and I brought you up. The School mascot is the Catamount, the School colors are green and gold. With your famous East Camden skills, do you think you can dye a mountain lion green and gold for them?
Hey to my friend Ken Barr in Ohio. But since moving to our new house, I have had Cincinnati chili 6 ways 5 times! I am not putting the blame on you, but now I have to go to Chili Anonymous!
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 18, 2008 at 8:54 amewell George, i guess the answer to your question is that i chose a team dedicated to winning, as witnessed by the handfull of rings and several championship banners over the years….not to smack down the Eagles too much, but their trophy case is still pretty much collecting dust…lol it must be rough for you though, living in Red Sox territory and being a Yankee fan… the Rays seem to have had the Yanks # the last few years and would get stomped on by other teams, they must have made some adjustments this season, judging by the A.L. standings….. i think the Yanks lost their lucky charm when Torre went to L.A.
Ken Brown Says: August 18, 2008 at 11:12 ameHarry go have tea with my sister Laurie in Texas, she lives amongst Cowboy fans, even sells Cowboy jerseys for a living (she runs a large sporting goods store), lives in a house full of diehard Cowboy fans, YET, she’s still an Eagles fan! She will convert you back…LOL
George you made Chili and did not invite me up? I’m afraid I’m going to have to tell Gino’s where you hid all their ashtrays, ketchup bottles, and salt and pepper shakers. Or was that the horseradish dispensers at Roy Rogers?
Ken Brown Says: August 18, 2008 at 11:15 ameGeorge if you can hold it down, my sister can dye it. A mountain lion might be what she needs to see if she still has the knack, as she has been dyeing mostly armadillos and her own kids for the past twenty years.
Ken Brown Says: August 18, 2008 at 12:28 pmeHey Everyone, At Skeeter Moy’s suggestion I have added a list of all recent comments to the site, and the page they can be found on. I will update this list every two days or so, and it can be found on the page menu to the right…. at the bottom… “ZZZZ…List of Recent Comments.”
This will make searching the site for new messages, mainly those that are not on this front page, easier. So when you check in you do not have to go through all the pages to find new posts, just check out the List of Recent Comments page and you will be able to see who has posted something new and where.
Ken Brown Says: August 18, 2008 at 12:48 pmeAlso, we are currently at 38,482 hits on this site! We had one attempted SPAM post last week, but it was caught by the WordPress Spam detector and eliminated, and the email address and IP of the Spammer was recorded. Nice to know the Spam blocker works. That was the first time we’ve had an issue with Spam. The host site is really diligent about preventing it.
Ken Brown Says: August 18, 2008 at 3:13 pmeI just added class pictures for Davis… 6-1,6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, and 6-6 (1969-70)… so Paul, Hope, Patrick, many others, check those out. George you were absent in the 6-4 picture…playing hooky huh?
I also came across the obituary for Mr. Shaw in one on my yearbooks, and I posted that on a new page also.
remember to click on the photos and the obit to enlarge them. Also if anyone wants any other pictures scanned and posted let me know. I’ve been negilgent with this over the Summer, but the scanner is warmed up so send in your requests
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 18, 2008 at 8:19 pmehey ken, how about 1971.72 grade 8-2, the only year i attended Davis. i don’t think your sister could handle another cowboy fan, sounds like she has enough of those araound…..too late to convert me now.
Laurie Freeman Says: August 19, 2008 at 1:38 ameKen, George, and Harry
Okay, first George, A mountain lion huh? I’m sure my boys could hold it down while I got it dyed, or better yet I could feed it some real chili, that is Texas Chile, not Ohio chile. We use real chili peppers here and it is the official state dish. I’d put our chile up against any others, as a matter of fact I’d probably put my husband’s chile up against the best.
Harry, shame on you! I don’t care how many Cowboy fans live in my house I am still an Eagles fan. By the way, one of my kids actually has a “How bout those Cowboys” t-shirt. I’ll send it to you, what’s your bid?Your need to check out the new cowboy stadium they are building in Arlington, really nice. check out the cowboys website.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 19, 2008 at 9:04 ameLaurie, i have no shame in being a Cowboy fan, as previously stated….that’s a good kid wearing that shirt with pride….lol hopefully with the addition of pac man, the Cowboys will be able to give the Eaglets the Texas Longhorn treatment…..lol and stay away from those imported Mexican hot peppers, sounds like they have some very negative side effects…..Lone Star will rise again.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 19, 2008 at 12:36 pmenot sure where i was for the 8-2 class picture, i have a perfect attendance award for that year…..also, not shown should have been mike foster, not dave.
leppaluoto Says: August 19, 2008 at 2:15 pmeHarry did you spend the entire school year at Davis or did you come in during the year?
There are now class photos for the entire Davis 8th Grade Class of 72 posted. Check them out.
I will put up the photos for the Davis Class of 71 and 70 also, as I get them scanned.
Ken Brown Says: August 19, 2008 at 8:49 pmeHEY EVERYONE… I just uploaded a bunch of new class photos… check the page menu, there are now Davis 8th Grade photos for every class from the years 1970, 1971, and 1972; for my sister Laurie there are also some 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade pictures from 1971 and 1972. Also check out the new Mr. Tweed page – his retirement notice from 1972, and Miss Ryan’s retirement from 1971. I also added a memorial page for Cornelius Taylor, Davis student who died in 1970… the 1971 yearbook was dedicated to him, and many of us knew him. I found Neils obituary while going through the yearbooks to scan pictures.
REMEMBER to click on the photos to enlarge them!
Any other requests let me know, as I am on a roll with the scanning. More pictures to come in the coming days.
leppaluoto Says: August 20, 2008 at 12:51 pmeHey Johanna and Laurie, I added a Camden Catholic HS page for “youse guys” that went there.
Johanna, Laurie might know some of the CCHS kids you knew, she went to the school the Fall after you graduated. And you both were from East Camden, so you probably knew some of the same kids who rode the bus (they only sent one bus into Camden didn’t they??? The CCHS Ghetto Express??? LOL).
I also added a Camden High page and a Vo-Tech page as some Davis kids did go to those high schools.
Paul Skeens Says: August 20, 2008 at 2:36 pmeHey Ken,
So Laurie was one of those Camden Catholic Snoots! I remember after the riots in 9th grade, my parents dragged me out to Camden Catholic to talk to Father Hart (the guidance counselor) trying to talk me into going there. Then we went to Bishop Eustace for the same thing. But I was stubborn (see also: STUPID) Ironically many, many years later Fr. Hart baptized my children!
George, Tell Ken for the 6-4 picture you were playing HOCKEY not hookie
George Gumbrell Says: August 20, 2008 at 4:38 pmeHey Ken Barr, did you read what Laurie said about chili. It sounds like a cook-off warming up in the distance. Cincinnati or Texas chili?
Ken Brown Says: August 20, 2008 at 6:17 pmeHey George, I was going to say isn’t HOOKY Canuck for Hockey… eh???
I should warn you all…my sister, eventhough she did graduate from Camden Catholic, and eventhough she has that thing with cats… she can really do up a pot of chili. Ditto for chicken fried steak and catfish! Errrr Laurie that is catfish you serve right???? It’s not just cat?
Patsy Maggiulli Says: August 20, 2008 at 6:56 pmeAnyone who graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1958 is having their 50th class reunion. At the Shannon Country House in Atco NJ on Nov. 15th.
The reunoin committee’s phone # is 410 235 4046. So if you know anyone out there who graduated from Wilson then. Let them know so they came get in touch with the committee. Thanks. I’m going.
Ken Brown Says: August 20, 2008 at 7:45 pmeHey Cousin Patsy…how are you? Thanks for the reunion info. I was born in 58, can I go? LOL Hope that you and the family are doing well. I owe you an email… I’ve been searching ancestry.com (finally got a membership), still searching for some O’Brien clues, I did find a few interesting things I will send you.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: August 21, 2008 at 8:06 ameHey, all, just checkin’ in! It’s been a busy few days since I’m getting ready to send my baby off to her freshman year of college later this morning! For those of you who have college yet to look forward to-be forewarned – these kids have a ton of stuff and their rooms will only fit a fraction of it.
Ken Brown Says: August 21, 2008 at 11:11 ameHey Hope… certainly a big day for your daughter Ali, though I’m sure it will be one with mixed emotions for you… with your youngest going off to college. Thanks for the forewarning… I knew there was some reason I bought a truck during a gas crisis…LOL I was thinking back to my own dorm room when I first went to Stockton out of Wilson… back then all the dorms there were four person apartments – though personal space was still limited. I must have been a minimalist in those days as I carried most of my possession in my gym bag as I went back and forth by bus on Mondays and Fridays. Have you paid for college textbooks yet? I guess you have with Jess… that is truly a shock to the system of those of us who went to college in the 70’s. I remember my mom giving me a blank check for my textbooks… I imagine doing that today would wipe out the checking account
Patsy Maggiulli (O’Brien) Says: August 21, 2008 at 7:11 pmeHey Cousin Ken,
You were born in 58? I feel old. We’re all doing good. Seems summer just flew by. Haven’t done much ancestery searching. Love to see what you found. My Mom is still doing her thing. BUt, she is slowing down a bit.
Hows all your gang? Our oldest granddaughter goes off to Rown College soon. Boy, kids have a habit of growing up to fast. Take care Ken.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: August 21, 2008 at 8:12 pmeCollege textbooks are outrageous!!! We usually plan for about 600 bucks per semester (per kid!) for books. Both my kids are science majors so their chem/physics/bio books are always a fortune, not to mention the accompanying lab manuals, etc, etc (there is always a lot of etc, it seems). Even when you buy them used, they seem to be a fortune, and a lot of the time, the professors require a brand new version anyway. You can order them online at a number of discount textbook places as long as you have the ISBN number. We haven’t done that yet (in four years) because I don’t feel like the possible hassles some people have experienced, i.e books don’t get shipped or they’re not in the condition you bargained for. Things were much, much simpler when I was in college – although registration (add/drop) was always horrendous. Now everything is done online so kids don’t even have to leave their rooms.
Ali’s room was smaller than I could have imagined but she and her roommate seemed okay with it. I think (I know!) they were happy to see us go. It’s amazing that we were able to fit all of her stuff in the space allotted. Ken, your truck will come in, oh so handy….
Jess, unfortunately, is in DisneyWorld this week with her boyfriend and is having a miserable time because of the weather. It’s poured since they got there Monday night and hasn’t let up. Lots of things are closed as a result of the bad weather and she wants to come home.
I was looking something up in google and I came across this site. It is all about Howell St. and who lived there and things that happened all the way back to the 20’s. I figured someone might be interested in seeing. Have a good one Everyone.
Johanna Says: August 22, 2008 at 8:16 ameHey that web-site is all of Camden not just Howell St. Check it out. Skeeter I thought of you when I first started reading it.
There is a link to it at the right side of this page under Bogroll,listed as “Phil Cohens Camden History Site”
I suggest everyone check it out. First time I went there >I satay for several hours & still did not see everything.
Ken Brown Says: August 22, 2008 at 10:44 ameYes, Phil Cohen’s site is great, he has even visited our site here, and has kindly placed links to our Davis/Wilson site on his own site. Like this site Phil is always adding new stuff. Many people have found our site by following the links on Phil’s site. He is a great guy and has done an amazing job keeping Camden’s memories and history alive.
Ken Barr Says: August 23, 2008 at 8:46 ameWell Ms. Laurie Freeman pleasure to see your note here on the site. It saddens me that you put Texas chili and Cincinnati chili in the same sentence….they are not even in the same league let alone that they should be in the same sentence, LOL. Cincinnati chili clearly is far superior to anything you may have tasted. Texas is well known for a lot of good things coming out of there (did someone say George W. Bush?) like good wholesome char-broiled steaks and I am sure a host of others, but sorry NOT chili. George you are right it sounds like a cook off to me, and I gladly accept the challenge, because there is no challenge (sounds like a line from Rocky 3 that I shamelessly stole…. anyway) GAME ON !!! Now George it only seems fair that you be the head judge in this competition. Clearly a man with expert knowledge and a hard to please set of taste buds like yours would be the man for the job. I am sure Laurie would not object, after all who better to trust then a Camden boy living in Vermont eating chili in the first place. George as you may remember I never sweat the details, so will you set the challenge up and tell me when and where and I will be there. Please allow 6 weeks notice as I need to import special Jalapeno peppers for the meal, LOL. Take care all, and keep me posted
Ken Brown Says: August 23, 2008 at 10:34 ameHey George, I see you’ve gotten yourself right in the middle of a chili smackdown, I imagine you will be receiving tubs of chili via overnight express from both Texas and Cincinnati. Not to worry, you can store the leftovers in all those empty Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cartons you Vermonters like to recycle. I will say this, I’ve had my sister’s Texas chili and you will certainly need some Ben and Jerry’s to cool down after eating it. And in all fairness Ken Barr, I have also sampled Cincy style chili (spent four days there back in the early 90’s) and I must admit, it is quite good, different from Texas chile, but non the less pretty good chili. Of course I have yet to have your chili, and we all know how East Camden folks like to doctor things up. Anyway, I think George was going to the Maine Coast this weekend, so he’s enjoying lobster, lobster bisque and lobster salad po boys, and probably won’t be able to handle chile – Texas or Cincy, anytime soon. So yes a six week prep time is in order. LOL
Ken Brown Says: August 23, 2008 at 10:40 ameChristina Doone, Russ McDaniel, and Tom Anastasiou how are you guys doing? We have followed the news reports about the storms this week, and we hope you all came through that okay. Quite a drenching of rain for some parts of your state. Hope all is well, and that you stayed safe and dry.
Laurie Freeman (Brown) Says: August 25, 2008 at 1:06 ameMr. Ken Barr, I was curious about “Cincinnati Chili” so I googled it, seems like it’s more of a sauce for spaghetti??? How could a sauce possibly compete with a main course meal?? Texas chili is served by itself as a meal, usually accompanied with home made piping hot cornmeal bread. George did you realize this, or maybe it’s just you have never had real Texas Chili. As for importing chili peppers, no need here in Texas since they are easily grown here. Some one had mentioned the imported chili’s and their negative side effects (Harry) but I don’t believe there were many cases here in Texas since most of the peppers are home grown here. As a matter of fact I work with a hispanic man that grows about 10 different varieties and gladly shares with all. So George after the weather cools down and my husband makes his first batch of chili for Cowboy Sundays (simmered all day in no other but a cast iron pot) I’ll pack some up in a Blue Bell Icecream carton and send it off. Oh yeah, there’s another Texas is Best argument, Blue Bell vs. Ben and Jerry. Don’t worry I go for Ben and Jerrys Cherry Garcia every time.
Ken Brown Says: August 25, 2008 at 10:10 ameLaurie… And I thought you were a Turkey Hill Ice Cream fan. Remember Dad’s freezer… he had like eight different containers of Turkey Hill at all times to suit any ice cream craving.
Ken Barr, are you passing off spaghetti sauce for chili???
Ken Barr Says: August 25, 2008 at 10:19 ameOK Ken that’s a low blow, LOL I thought you knew me better then that, LOL oh my goodness no never would I dare ruin the reputation of good chili like that. Ms. Laurie thank you for the quick response to the posting. I appreciate the Texas way of chili and I guess I should have been more clear on this chili issue, LOL. You see I really am speaking of my chili made here in cincinnati, LOL not cincinnati chili as yes its more like a sauce for topping spaghetti and it is a might tasty. As for the chili I make it to stands alone as a meal and in fact is served up with cornbread also, is there any other way to have good chili? I am pleased to know that Texas or Texans know how to do up chili right as well. I still think a little state to state competition would be in order, so I to will ship you a batch George and you can report to the site here your findings, LOL. In fairness to chili lovers across the country I will list here my recipe for success in chili making anyway, LOL.
1 lb. Ground chuck
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 large onion (valdalia sweets preferred)
1 stalk finely chopped celery
1 can whole tomatoes (plum tomatoes preferred)
2 cans crushed tomatoes
8 oz. Tomato juice
1 can red kidney beans (rinse and drain)
Hot Sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Cuman Powder to taste (go light here, a little goes a long way)
Chili Powder to taste
Red Hot Chili Peppers to taste
Ken’s Special Mix ( I cant tell you everything)
Cornbread – Follow “Jiffy” directions but add ½ cup sugar for sweet cornbread
Eat hearty and eat well, no other way to spend your life but with good food, good friends, and fun times………. how memories are created, God only knows the amount of memories we all have of our days and Davis and WWHS. Stay well all and may God continue to bless you and your families.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: August 25, 2008 at 11:46 amehey laurie, glad to hear the peppers are safe in your locale…..i’m not sure if i would i would implode, or explode after eating a combination of chile then ice cream….. i’ll have to try that combo some day, but not before a long drive. lol. el bano este numero uno en su casa.
Ken Brown Says: August 25, 2008 at 12:05 pmeI just picked some hot peppers in my yard, and some grape tomatoes…about the only thing that grew this Summer, the yard is too shaded.
Ken Barr your recipe sounds good and do-able, will have to give it a go one of these EAGLES Sundays! Can I replace Ken’s Special Mix for…well Ken’s (my own) Special Mix? Must be a Ken thing, we all have special mixes! Hahaha!
I think we all ought to send George Christmas care packages… chili, Taylor Pork Roll, soft pretzels, cheesesteaks, Drink-A-Toast, Panzarottis, Yum-Yum, and artichokes… he’s way up there in the Green Mountains and missing this stuff!
Ken Brown Says: August 25, 2008 at 12:06 pmeHarry, Mr. Webster will be happy to know you have retained some of your Spanish from Wilson… that was Spanish right? LOL
Laurie Freeman (Brown) Says: August 25, 2008 at 12:24 pmeKen Barr, Shame you calling Jiffy mix home made cornbread!. And canned beans in the chili? If we put beans in the chili, it’s always from a pot cf home cooked pinto beans. The recipe sounds good except for the kidney beans, you need to try it with the pintos. I’ll see if my husband can give a ingredient list and somewhat of a recipe for his chili, though I never think it is exactly the same.
Ken Brown Says: August 25, 2008 at 12:34 pmeYeah sometimes Laurie finds her kids shoes in the chili…LOL Or the family cat…LOL.
Tom Anastasiou Says: August 25, 2008 at 5:54 pmeI don’t want to hijack what has become a Food Network thread, but I feel compelled to answer your question about our recent “storm”. I can’t speak for Christina or Russ, but I “weathered” the storm just fine. For those of you who have ever been to Florida in the summertime, you’ll understand what I’m about to say; Fay was no different than any other “summer shower”. It just lasted a little longer. Now Gustav, on the other hand, might be trouble. We’re watching that guy.
Ken Brown Says: August 26, 2008 at 10:57 ameTom, glad you guys came through Faye okay…I have not heard about Gustav yet. They tend to only report on the hurricanes and tropical storms here in Jersey if they skip by Florida and look like they are heading up the Eastern Seaboard.
Tom Anastasiou Says: August 26, 2008 at 12:09 pmeI guess it makes sense that the Jersey newspapers and TV stations wouldn’t report on a hurricane that’s hitting Haiti and threatening Cuba and Jamaica. Fortunately, the latest advisories show it passing to the south of us and going into the Gulf of Mexico. I hope that they’re correct in that prediction.
Laurie Freeman Says: August 27, 2008 at 1:33 ameTom, Ahhh it shows it going into the Gulf of Mexico, that explains why the Texas News stations have reported on it.
Tom Anastasiou Says: August 27, 2008 at 1:19 pmeWell I hope that it doesn’t come your way. Almost as much as I hope that it doesn’t come our way!
Pat Smarrito Says: August 29, 2008 at 6:25 pmeYou guys are all about the food, aren’t you. (and the Cowboys) Nice to read messages from all of you. Hope you are all doing well. I just got back from Vermont-wish I had tried to call you George, but I just wasnt that organized. Hard to keep up with this rapidly expanding site. Very nicely done!! If anyone does hear from Tony Lope, please tell him I say hello. Found out we’re distantly related. My best to you all. Pat S.
Ken Brown Says: August 29, 2008 at 9:06 pmeHey Pat, nice to see you visiting the site again. We seem to get real busy here for a while, then it slows down. It’s always nice when people find us and check in. You never know who might show up, as people are finding us through various websites and search engines. We do average between 100 and 200 hits a day on the site.
I’ve tried to track down Tony Lope, and his brother Dominic, but no luck yet. I think he also has two adult children. It’s been nearly thirty years since I’ve seen him, though my Dad ran into him back in the late 80’s.
Pat are you doing genealogy research online?
Ken Brown Says: August 31, 2008 at 12:37 pmeLeo Tarantini, thanks for visiting the site and sharing the updates on Tarantini’s Panzarottis. There are a number of other “panzarotti” memories shared here on some of the other pages… like the Wilson Memories page also.
Check out the “Panzarotti” page everyone for Leo’s comment.. Chris, Russ, and Tom, Tarantini’s is expanding into Florida!
Just stopping in to say Happy Labor Day. I just can’t believe summer is almost over. where did it go. Now it is time to get into the routine of school, and sports and making sure everyone is doing home work. Not one of my favorite routines. (Mainly because winter is right around the corner) Oh well only 3 more years then everyone will be out of high school. Then Florida here I come again. Have a good one Johanna
Ken Brown Says: September 1, 2008 at 5:09 pmeCharlie “Skeeter” Moy… when did you throw your hat into the Presidential campaign???? LOL…. Hey you got my vote, and probably everyone else here!
Skeeter, you do approve this message right??? Hahah.
Tom Anastasiou Says: September 2, 2008 at 7:51 pmeHey Johanna, down here in Florida, we never say that summer is almost over, because it never is. We have two seasons down here; summer and almost summer. Recently, my best friend from up there explained “swim clubs” to me. And community pools. What an odd concept. We all have swimming pools in our back yards and we use them about 360 days a year (5 days a year it goes below 70, so it’s too cold to go in the water).
Are you sure that you can wait 3 more years?
As Jackie Gleason used to say when I still lived up there and watched his show that was broadcast from down here….. “Come on down!”
Ken Brown Says: September 3, 2008 at 8:23 ameHey Everyone, hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. Getting back into the Fall/school routine here – Olivia and Claire started back yesterday at Absegami HS, Issy goes back tomorrow.
Sad note with a reminder about the importance of playing safe even with Summer winding down, a 10 year old boy from Issy’s school fell off an eight foot slide at a Galloway Township playground (Imagination Station) yesterday and died of severe head trauma… and this was a playground designed within the last two years with an emphasis on safety. Be careful, and keep an eye on the kids these last few weeks of Summer.
I was actually in NJ when Fay came through, so I missed her. But they are lining up out there, Hanna, Ike and Josphesine. It’s seems Ike might pose a threat to me and Tom, South Florida. We’ll see, keep our fingers crossed and pray it away.
Hi Hope,
Sorry I missed you both in FL and NJ, I was so glad to be there though for the Dianes. I got home safely and had some family in town last week, my brother and sis-in-law were visiting from Las Vegas, great to see them. And step mom and dad came down from Jax for a mini reunion for us all. Dad loves going to Vegas, so we will hopefully send him in January for his 80th!
Enjoy your fall eveyone, we have a few a couple more months of hurricane season…
Hi Tom,
I’m getting settled. We’ll try to touch base again, now that all my traveling is out of the way!
Well,Pennsauken lucked out again. Its been very dry here & we needed rain..got a little water in the cellar,not much.Rain started moving in between 10 am & noon,but the really heavy constant rain went West & North of Philly .
Had two ,about half hour downpours ,from noon until about 5 pm.. Then it really got heavy around 7 pm,again ,but only one hour.My back yard flooded quickly,but was absorbed right after the rain quit.
Had it rained here like it did West & North,I would have been in a world of trouble. We are the lowest point in 3 directions in my neighborhood.
How about you guys ?
Oh…we also had a 3 hour tornado warning somewhere between Palmyra & Riverside,but it moved off to the west into Bucks County,Pa..
Skeeter
Ken Brown Says: September 7, 2008 at 10:59 ameHey Skeeter, Hannah never materialized here at the Shore like it was predicted, we had a lot of rain, some heavy downpours at time, and some gusting wind, but nothing like they reported in PA.
It’s beautiful out down here today… was out early this morning to a VFW flea market, and a township wide yard sale that were both cancelled yesterday, and the weather is great, the ground was not even swampy like I thought it might be, everything dried out overnight.
Ken Brown Says: September 10, 2008 at 9:22 ameWelcome Charles Wheeler – Wilson Class of 68. Charles there are a number of people from your years at Wilson here. Are you related to Bob Wheeler from the Class of 76?
Hey where is everyone? This place has been quiet the last week. Hope everyone is doing well.
Laurie Freeman Says: September 10, 2008 at 11:38 pmeJust got back from a seminar in Houston, luckily we beat the evacuations of the whole Texas coast getting ready for Ike. Looks like it’s goig to hit somewhere between Galveston and Corpus Christi as a pretty wicked Hurricane. We had fun, got a bunch of free Nike, Under Armour, and Houston Astro stuff, even got to see the Astro’s beat the Pirates last nite. Good food and Margaritas in Houston!
Laurie Freeman Says: September 10, 2008 at 11:45 pmeKen, I’ll be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday a few hours early. Happy Birthday Bro, how much over the hill are you now?>>>>
Ken Brown Says: September 11, 2008 at 8:54 ameLaurie, sounds like you had a good time in Houston. Freebies are always great! Looks like you will at least get rain from Ike in Ft Worth.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, I’m not over the hill yet, I’m merely at the half way point of life, the way I see it, I’ve got at least 50 more good years ahead of me…LOL
Ken Brown Says: September 11, 2008 at 7:11 pmeThanks Paul, yes it’s my birthday… the 50th, I finally caught up to youse guys…LOL Even got my AARP card in the mail. Lorrie’s birthday is in 17 days, Issy’s was last Friday, busy month for birthdays here.
Harry Loeffler Says: September 17, 2008 at 1:19 pmelooking for eaglets fans who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk….waiting for replies
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: September 18, 2008 at 7:36 pmeWhen you score 37 points in a football game,you should be the winner.
Our defense let us down. Their game plan sucked ,thats not the norm.
I don’t know why we could not get to Romo or pick off a pass.
When McNabb walked onto the field ,I turned to my Son & said “Somethings wrong,he doesn’t look right,he’s nervous”.
After they started scoring points ,I thought he shook it off,but with the game on the line,he choked and commited two mental errors that cost us the game.
But if our defense had done its job,especialy on T.O. ,it would have turned out differently.
Harry Loeffler Says: September 19, 2008 at 11:50 amethe Cowboys gave the eaglets 7 points on Romo’s ice cube in the endzone, and the refs gave the eaglets 7 points on the pass interference call when the receiver had a handful of the defenders’s jersey….that’s 14 points from 37= 24. McNabb is used to choking chunky soup late in the game….on the last drive, a normal qb would have thrown the ball away when the receivers were well defended, McNabb in his cocky attitude had to feel the wrath of Ware.
Ken Brown Says: September 20, 2008 at 7:04 pmeDoes anyone know how the WWHS football team is doing these days? Back in the mid-70’s they had mostly winning seasons. I know they went to the State Group championship in ‘76, and were a solid team most of those years from 1970 through the Mike Rozier years at the end of the 70’s. Through the years I was at Wilson… 72-76, we had three great QBs in Carl Hoffman, then Stacy Johnson, then Earl Adams… with great teams to back them up.
jim lang Says: September 22, 2008 at 7:07 ameken, they are 0-2, losing to burlington twp. 28-14, on saturday.9-20. mistakes were there downfall in there game on sat. losing fumble in end zone. according to paper. jim.
Ken Brown Says: September 22, 2008 at 8:46 pmeJim thanks for the update on WWHS football… guess this is not a year they will dominate.
Welcome Michele Roscoe Hanlon (daughter of Cheryl Brown – WWHS Class of 1965). Michele nice to see you visiting the site, you probably have as many memories of East Camden and 32nd Street as Laurie and I do! Just remember Laurie and I were your favorite aunt and uncle…LOL.
Welcome MaryAnn Carrubba (Mucci) from the WWHS Class of 1970. Nice to see you are enjoying the site and posting some great memories.
jim lang Says: September 30, 2008 at 6:53 ameken, wilson defeated northern burlington-26-14., on sat, sept,28. outlook may not be as bleek as we thought, they are 1-2 but losses were to undefeated teams. according to phila. inquirer they are vastly improved. under first year coach, chris crowley.
Ken Brown Says: October 2, 2008 at 12:27 pmeThanks Jim, nice to know that they are back in the ballgame. No doubt a rebuilding year for WWHS.
Hey where has everyone been? Traffic around here has trickled to a slow crawl.
jim lang Says: October 6, 2008 at 6:44 amehi, ken wilson football now 2-2 after upset of unbeaten florence in ot. 14-10. record now 2-2.
Ken Brown Says: October 6, 2008 at 12:08 pmeWow Jim, sounds like they got their game back… great that they beat an unbeaten team too. They are doing better than the Eagles!
Ken Barr Says: October 14, 2008 at 8:26 ameHi Ken and Jim so glad to see the updates on WWHS football. Just the talk of it brings back a lot of great memories and yes the quarterbacks for Wilson were pretty good. Although I love Earl Adams and he was a strong player I think Carl Hoffman was clearly the best QB at the time. I have been on vacation Ken spent some time away in Myrtle Beach, sometimes you just need to get away, anyway I have been out of touch here. There was chat here awhile back about Tony Lope and at the risk of repeating information, I believe he is living in Medford and owns his own business for Heating and Air Conditioning and has for the last 15 years. I will be in Mt. Holly over the Thanksgiving break and we plan to hook-up. Anyone interested in contacting him send me your information and I will pass it on. Send to kenbarrbat@aol.com Ok Ken as always keep up the good work man I really enjoy the site sorry I don’t contribute like I should but maybe I will get better at this computer stuff,LOL.
Ken Barr Says: October 14, 2008 at 8:36 ameHey Harry I agree Mcnab is one of the most cocky players in the QB slot of all NFL. One day this will catch up with him and he will fall and fall hard he shall. Although I am a big Chicago Bears fan as living there for many years during the Mike Ditka era I am forced to route for my home team Cincinnati Bengals 0-6 what a shame, However, I will always remain a Philly fan from baseball to football and hockey of course, LOL. Anyway liked your comment about choking on chucky soup you got McNab’s number for sure.
wow it is quiet, I’ve been busy on the phone with the madness in the market, hopefully it will begin to stabilize and get back on track.
I’m wiped, will need a vacation soon. hope you are all enjoying cooler weather, we should start to cool down in another month or so (S. Fla).
I hope to get north a little and see some fall colors. will let you know.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 14, 2008 at 12:24 pmehello all, i’d never consider myself a business guru, but nothing seems safe in this economic time. back in the 80’s, the mba know-it-alls suggested putting money into iras and one could retire early w/tons of loot. i did, and currently i am down 18%. then, in the 90’s stock was the way to go according to the experts….since the early 00’s, i am currently down around 60% total cost average with the few stocks i loaded up on back then…..even money markets aren’t that great of an option since the interest rate is at a paltry amount…..the billions of dollars that the banks lost? and are being bailed out by the feds didn’t just disappear. this market seems to be driven by manipulation and fear. i could have done better over the years by putting money as the cliche’ goes “into the mattress.” and can anyone explain why the price of the barrel is @ around $80 a barrel (about one half of it’s peak), yet the price af gas is not half? of what it was at the peak? not to sound like andy rooney, but isn’t that gouging? i’m now not accepting any advice about money from any business “experts.” lol anyway, Ken Barr, glad you got away for awhile, nothing like stress relief. guess the Cowboys will be w/o Romo for a few weeks, they’ll survive…….let’s hope Hamels brings his A game to the Dodgers on thursday….see ya….
Ken Brown Says: October 14, 2008 at 1:47 pmeHey everyone, nice to see some new comments, and glad to hear everyone is doing well.
Fall is definitely in the air here in Jersey, though it has been fairly warm through most of it.
Been busy monitoring the economy and the campaigns, will be glad when it’s all done with on November 4th.
Ken Barr, glad you had a nice trip to South Carolina. And definitely let Tony Lope know that a bunch of us are out here at this site. I’ll send you my contact info and you can pass it onto him. Thanks!
Harry where have you been, I have not seen you around AOL lately, or maybe it was me that has been AWOL from AOL… LOL. I realized my screenname has been blocked, and I’m not sure how long it had been that way. Hey what is with Romo and his broken pinkie? A real QB would just tape it and get back in the huddle!
Christine, I was thinking this is probably a stressful time for you, considering the business you are in. I hope things settle down with the bailout, the market seems to be recovering some the last two days.
The Eagles seem to be pulling out of their slump. Great game against the 49′ers, though I admit, I turned it off briefly at half time, thinking they were blowing it like in previous weeks. Glad I turned it back on, as it was a great 4th Quarter. I read in this morning’s paper that the Eagles may get Tony Gonzales (TE) from the Chiefs – nine time Pro Bowl’er, but he’s getting old. Not sure what he can do for the Eagles. I think if we get Westbrook healthy, and Kevin Curtis back, they will be okay… if McNabb can stop choaking in the red zone! Akers seem to have adjusted his foot, and is now getting some FGs.
Anyone heard from George? I saw a ‘hollowed out pumpkin canoe race” on the news the other day from Burlington, VT, but did not recognize any of the contestants as George!
Ken Barr Says: October 14, 2008 at 10:52 pmeKen I am beginning to wonder if George is just like the wind coming and going based on the earths rotation. Not a bad thing I suppose, the man is really busy, or he is like me as it takes for ever for me to complete anything, I have like 5 projects in the air at the time, and being on here surly keeps me from working on them, I love this site, LOL. Harry if the Phil’s bring this one home you will hear me come out of my chair from the mid west to the east coast, it truly has been some of the best ball playing I have had the pleasure of watching for some time, don’t forget I have the basement Reds to cheer for. Harry as far as the economy and the losses you have had to endure, my friend you aint alone, I would have to admit to about the same loss percentages as you are speaking and it just isn’t pretty. J.P. Morgan/Chase Bank handles my financial affairs and so far although the losses are there they seem to be staying out of trouble and acting strong in this weak market. “They” say it will take some time but it will rebound and I will gain back all of my losses and more. I say from their lips to God’s ears and back to me. Until then, “control what you can control” and leave the rest to a higher authority. When all else fails we can hit Ken Brown up for a loan.
Ken Barr Says: October 16, 2008 at 10:29 pmeWell to Harry and all the tri-state out there in Jersey land, congrats on the Phillies win. Got to admit it was some fine ball playing, keep that pace and the “World Series” will be theirs. Go PHIL’S !!!!
Harry M.Loeffler Says: October 17, 2008 at 4:34 pmei think this Phil’s team is a bit better than the 93′ team, especially the closer….lol. yes, it was a pleasure watching the Mets collapse, and being able to smack talk the Mets and Yankees fans here in N.Y.C. there is a rivalry that the New Yorkers have between the yanks and mutts. I’ve heard fans actually root against each others’ n.y. teams. there’s also a Cubs fan who’s smacked talked the Phillies all season, and i had to explain to him that the Cubs curse is still in effect, he’s been very quiet since the Dodgers opened up an instant can of whoopass on the Cubs. anyway, here’s hoping the Phils can finish off either boston or T.B. since they couldn’t do it to Balt. in 83′ or Toronto in 93.’
Hope Malin (Benson) Says: October 18, 2008 at 9:23 ameJust sneaking in to say a quick hello to my old buddies…..busy, busy these days – work, family, etc. Remember-just because I haven’t written doesn’t mean that you’re not all in my thoughts. Be well.
Ken Barr Says: October 23, 2008 at 9:13 ameWay to go Phillies Game 1 under their belts as they take a 1-0 lead in the 2008 world series. Great game, needed to see it to the end. They may have only won by 1 run but as I recall thats all it takes. Phil’s pitching was great and major contribution by Utley, hope they are paying him enough. Go Phillies !!!
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 23, 2008 at 11:25 ameyea Ken, the big money men Howard, Rollins, Burrell took the 0-for last night, and 9 left on base….they had at least 2 chances for at least sacrifice flies and didn’t come thru. not sure what Rollins was looking at, I saw him take 2 pitches right down broadway and struck out on high heat twice….maybe world series stress? good win though, the combo of Madson and Lidge may be the difference in this series….with the win last night, the home field advantage is erased, and Hamels will get another start with plenty of rest………see ya
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: October 23, 2008 at 4:45 pmeFred Kalt,a friend from Rosedale Ave ,in Camden,sent me this….Looks good!.
Ken Brown Says: October 23, 2008 at 7:07 pmeHey Skeeter, you are a man about town, first you run for President, now you have a restaurant chain!!!
Hey Hope, Ken Barr, and Harry, nice to see you’ve added some life to this quiet place. We need to get this place kicking again. Maybe if Skeeter gives us all a free lunch at his restaurant, we’ll get more traffic here… LOL
Laurie Freeman Says: October 24, 2008 at 12:12 ameSkeeter, great to see you picked the great lone star state to sell your Skeeter burgers! lol
Everyone must be enjoying this nice fall weather, it finally is fall here in Texas, we were able to turn the air conditioning off for the first time this week since probably late March.
Hope, are you still planning your trip here next month? you should find the weather still nice, but then again they say if you wait a minute the weather here will change.
As for gas prices I believe our little town of Burleson Texas may be one of the lowest in the country, there is a little gas war going on and today 3 gas stations went to 2.04, I thought I was doing good yesterday at 2.14. They had the news stations parked at one of the stations all day long. In Arlington and Fort Worth the prices are right around 2.49.
Great to see the Phillies doing so well, the last time they won the world series is the year I graduated.
As for the world of football we just won’t talk about the cowboys today…….
Laurie
Ken Barr Says: October 24, 2008 at 8:08 ameBrand new series folks with the series all tied up and heading to Philly, I have confidence there is still great potential for the Phil’s to be winners. Harry I got to tell you the only delight I had in this game was Howard getting on base in scoring position twice and being stranded. I delighted in it because I thought it was great that Howard could see how it feels to be left on base like that as he did it to so many himself. Not to pick on Howard as it is a team sport but a 4 spot clutch hitter the size of Greg Luzinski and a chance to tie it in the ninth and you ground out, Mr. Howard you are no Luzinski.
Here is a brief summary of the sports article this morning on AOL Sports.
Inept offense costs Phillies in Game 2
Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies couldn’t play small ball during the regular season, and they sure aren’t doing it in the World Series.Jimmy Rollins failed to get the ball out of the infield as the Phillies’ woes with runners on base worsened Thursday night in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay that evened the World Series. The Phil’s in these 2 games have stranded 22 runners. Forget clutch hits, with a runner on third and less than two outs. Designated hitter Greg Dobbs fanned twice and Jayson Werth did it once. The Phillies’ 0-for-19 skid with runners in scoring position to start the Series is the longest since the 1966 Dodgers went 0-for-22 for the entire four-game series against Baltimore. Howard, who led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs, hasn’t gone deep in 40 postseason at-bats. He had two hits off starter James Shields, but struck out against Price to leave two runners on in the seventh. With a chance to tie it with a homer in the ninth, Howard grounded out against Price to end the game. Pat Burrell, who bats fifth behind Howard, is 0-for-6 in the Series. Utley, who hit a two-run homer in the first inning Wednesday, was 0-for-4 in Game 2.
Its sad to see that the Phil’s have good talent they pay well for and yet they can’t get the job done. Well, its baseball anyway and there is a lot of “series” left, so go Phil’s take it to TB and show the American sports fans the true pride of Philadelphia isn’t Rocky but a Philly.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 24, 2008 at 12:51 pmeKen Barr, since we watched the same game, to put it ‘bluntly’, agreed to all of the above…..I’m worried about the next game with Moyer….can only hope the next Tampa pitcher is as bad or worse….lol Blanton seems to be doing better, then back to Hamels, should be interesting.
Ken Barr Says: October 24, 2008 at 9:53 pmeIn deed Harry I dont know enough about the TB pitching staff but you would think being the 3rd in the rotation he is not their number 1 or 2 pitcher so to speak, that is putting your best out first. Bottom line is Phil’s got to get the runners off the bags and across the plate. I agree with you it will be interesting for sure.
Ken Brown Says: October 25, 2008 at 12:26 pmeHey Bill Gugel, I certainly remember you from Wilson and the wrestling team. Great to see you have found our site. Hope you are doing well. Stop in and chat with us!
Hey everyone, above is the article about Billy Gugel. Way to go Bill!
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 26, 2008 at 2:27 amewhat an emotionally draining game….had just about everything you’d want in a game, good pitching, long ball, plenty of stategy, good calls, bad calls, fireworks, sell-out, weather finally cooperated, a win for the Phils, and up by 1……if i left anything out, add on, it’s lights out Lidge time for me….lol
I’ll be in Dallas next week (11/3 through 11/7). I’m really looking forward to getting away even though I’ll be in a training class most of the time. Anything special I should try to do when I’m there?
Ken Barr Says: October 26, 2008 at 4:30 pmeHarry what can I say that you didnt cover. Howard came out of his shell with a long ball and some nice defence for a big guy especially, loved the backhand to his left. Bad call you betcha, no instant replay in these games, good, bad or indifferent the sad part was the official was in a great spot to make the call and blew it. I applaude the defensive set up of TB in the nineth, the little dribbler to the third base side mishit and all, it got the job done. A baseball fan got to see a little bit of everything, the way a world series should be played. If your a Phil’s fan you got to see your team play as a team and a display of a class act in your pitcher. He was a fan to a player to a winner how sweet is that.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 26, 2008 at 10:21 pmehey Ken B,. am i seeing things, or did Joe Blanton just smack 1 out of the park in left….i jumped out of my recliner with joy lol. nice to see Howard knock 1 out to the opposite field, and Blanton is stealing the show with his arm and bat. standing O to Blanton for coming thru…..7 ks so far in this 1.
Ken Barr Says: October 26, 2008 at 11:04 pmeHARRY I am with you bro I couldnt believe my eyes with Blanton HR Phil’s playing awesome my wife and my dog think I’m nuts screaming at the tube but oh well top of the 8th coming on
Ken Barr Says: October 26, 2008 at 11:24 pmeOH MY GOSH Kiss it goodbye what a shot by Werth in the 8th, does it get any better then that a HR shot heard around the world, world series that is
Ken Barr Says: October 26, 2008 at 11:40 pmeHarry and fans way to go Phillies 10-2 win, how sweet it is. I felt Howard was going to come out of his World Series shell and his bat was singing here in game 4. Phillies hitting at all levels of the line up and how about that home run from Phillies pitcher Blanton, how good is that. Not to mention the shot from Werth and Howard in the 8th 2- 2 run home runs oh my there out of here. Game 5 is going to be the best yet of the series, TB wanting to take it back home for another game and Phillies not to be denied winning this thing in front of the best home team crowd in all of major league baseball. TB did not fall apart but the stats show their 3rd and 4th slot hitters bats were silenced by the Phil’s pitchers, starters and relief. The real truth appeared that the Phillies just came out on all 4 cylinders and a force to be reckoned with. The Phil’s got their MOJO working and the money shot will be popping the cork on the victory champagne.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 27, 2008 at 12:43 ameKen, the Phillies were firing on all eight cylinders tonight…..fox local news reported that tampa bay is 0-5 when the weather dips below 50 in playoff games, tomorrow will be below 50 and Hamels’s pitching will be crisp, the Phils bats will stay hot, and the Rays heart of the lineup will stay cold….the wife and dog may have to go for a long walk tomorrow evening as the mania of Red October continues…lol as a Phillies fan, these trips this deep into the W.S. don’t come often, so don’t hold back on the emotions……………see ya
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 27, 2008 at 12:58 amehey Ken, p.s., go to philliesphever.com for some interesting articles such as moyer pitched despite a bad stomach virus, and maddon acccusing blanton of cheating because of the stain on the lid of the cap, which maddon thought was pine tar…lol he must of had a lot of pine tar on his bat too for the 1st picher since 74 to hit a ws hr……
Ken Barr Says: October 27, 2008 at 9:43 ameOK Harry, I will check out the website, just the quotes you noted from Maddon throws me into disbelief that a grown man, a professional in the sport no less would even hint at cheating, obviously that pine tar was not only on Blanton’s cap and bat but also Rollins, Utley and Howards bats I guess. I guess it really shouldn’t surprise me as they grasp for reasons the series is 3-1 favor Phil’s, the Rays were out hussled, out played, out pitched and yes out coached, I almost shed a tear for them….. NOT !!! I got a kick out of your comment on wife and dog, I took the dog’s chain and put it on my wife’s desk, she said whats that doing here, I was polite and replied….your gonna need it tonight. Take care guy and enjoy the game tonight, Lord knows I will. You can take the boy out of hometown, but, well you know the rest. GO PHIL’S
Ken Barr Says: October 27, 2008 at 9:19 pmeHARRY IF YOU ARE CHECKING IN HERE YOU KNOW WE SAW A GREAT 1ST INNING WHAT AWAY TO START THIS NIGHT OFF. I WOULD BE REAL INTERESTED TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON MVP I WILL CHECK BACK DURING 7TH INNING STRETCH
Ken Barr Says: October 27, 2008 at 11:21 pmeWell Harry and fans perhaps the best thing all around would be that they pick the game back up on Wednesday. Both starting pitchers are done, let the bullpens finish it off under better conditions. Clearly to re-start the game and play to the wee hours of the morning is no way to play a world series game, especially one of this importance. I hope that MLB makes the right call to benefit everyone, players, networks and fans.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 28, 2008 at 11:48 ameKen B., if the local forecast is accurate, you are correct….the game will not resume until wednesday…..as far as a world seies mvp, if based on w.s. performance only, Victorino is at the top of the list as well as well as Hamels. looks like B. Selig is taking a lot of criticism for not allowing the game to be completed last night……
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: October 28, 2008 at 12:25 pmeJust my opinion,but I believe the Phillis should concentrate on getting on base & place hitting instead of trying to hit it out of the park each time at bat. Plus someone spend some time with Howard ,teach him to hit sliders & breaking balls!!!
Ruiz seems to be a star in the series…he is batting .500.
And my favorite,Victorino, seems to be able to hit to the open spot,wherever it is.
Hey Skeeter, good to see you posting again. How have you been feeling?
I should put up a new trivia quiz, we have not had a trivia game since July… way overdue! Speaking of trivia…where’s Freddy Vesper been? We can’t have a new trivia game without Freddy.
Hope, when you are in Texas next week, watch driving at night… the armadillos are all over the place. And if you do hit one, call my sister Laurie, she’ll make you a pot of chili out of the roadkill.
Ken Barr Says: October 28, 2008 at 7:22 pmeHi Harry, I also was leaning towards Hamels steady as a rock each time out. I can’t discount Rollins, but he had 2 boots on defence last night alone, Utley a fan fav either way it will be interesting. Thanks Mr. Brown for the update as to game time, I guess the shows “House” and “Dancing With the Stars” will fill the evening, have to yeild to the ladies of the house tonight, fair is fair, LOL. Hey Charlie, I think I get your point there are a few long ball hitters in the line-up and they tend to look to the fence. The game can be a game of singles and such and I have seen that work as you have also I am sure. I do however, have to take my hat off to the team, they have been getting on base, “loaded” alot, just can’t bring them in, even when we just needed a long fly ball. It has all in all been a great series and it will be interesting how this plays out tomorrow night and look forward to everyone sharing a point of view here on this site. Harry I don’t think it will be a matter of will we jump out of our recliners or even when (Phil’s win for sure) but it might just be how high, LOL….. go Phil’s.
Fred LeDrew Says: October 28, 2008 at 8:20 pmeI’m a long time baseball and Phillies fan and I never thought I would see a world series game being played in such conditions. THE GAME SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO START!
It seems to me that the commissioner B Selig’s priority is the “business” of baseball, not the “game” of baseball. This is the same guy that let steroids get out of hand. Time for a true supporter of the game to move into the commissioner’s chair!
GO PHILLIES!
Ken Barr Says: October 28, 2008 at 11:01 pmeGood POV Fred, I agree, in some regard the game has turned into a business, not just baseball of course. Greed….. it will be the down fall in everything it touches.
Anonymous Says: October 29, 2008 at 3:11 ameKen Brown
I am still here and read the messages frequently. I am just a little upset that Monday’s Phillies game was allowed to start in the bad weather. It reminds me of the game against the Dodgers in the 70’s for the penant, pouring rain but the networks did not want to disrupt their schedule.
jim lang Says: October 29, 2008 at 7:29 amefred remember it well, comm. chub feeny, sat in the pouring rain at the vet with a assistant holding an umbrella over his head, he was heard to say “rain what rain.”? tommy john beat steve carlton that night johns style was much better suited for the conditions he was a jamie moyer type pitcher while the slippery mound was a problem for a power pitcher like carlton. that was the day after “black friday” when mang. ozark for some reason did not replace greg luzinski in left with jerry martin, and he missed a ball hit to him that martin would have had. we lost and lost the next night. oh. well if we can win tonight it will wipe out a lot of heartache. by the way that was 1977 when the above happend. take care jim.
Had some very bad reactions to two different meds for rheumatoid arthritis.
So they took me off everything.
As a result it has now spread to other joints.
They did give me some pain relievers while when are searching for a “new drug”.
Like Huey Lewis…I wan’t a new drug” ASAP!
Ken,
Had some very bad reactions to two different meds for rheumatoid arthritis.
So they took me off everything.
As a result it has now spread to other joints.
They did give me some pain relievers while when are searching for a “new drug”.
Fred LeDrew
YEP…THE CAME SHOULD HAVE NEVER STARTED,THEY HAD ACCESS TO THE PREDICTIONS.
But didn’t they say ,both managers wanted to play & that it would finish no matter what?
I think the announcer said that at the start.
October 29, 2008 at 3:13 am
Anonymous above is me, don’t know why my name was left out.
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Fred, you have to remember to add youe email address as well as your name ,or you will be shown as Anonymous.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 29, 2008 at 10:09 pmelet the celebration begin for the 2008 Phightin Philadelphia Phillies……beautiful steamroll of Lidge and Ruiz by the big man Ryan Howard after the third out…………..sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Ken Barr Says: October 29, 2008 at 10:38 pmeOH HARRY CONSIDER YOURSELF HIGH FIVED ON THIS ONE. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT AND YES HOWARDS TACKLE OF LIDGE AND RUIZ WAS PRICELESS, REMINDED ME OF A DAY ON THE WILSON GRIDIRON. HATS OFF TO THE TEAM, FANS AND COACHES ALL WERE PUMPED TONIGHT, YOU COULD FEEL WAY OUT HERE THAT WINNING WAS IN THE AIR AND THAT LOSING WAS NOT AN OPTION. GREAT FOR HAMELS FOR MVP I STARTED TO THINK YOU WERE CORRECT WITH VICTORINO ESPECIALLY AFTER HIS OFFENCE TONIGHT IN THE 7TH. THE ENTIRE TEAM PLAYED LIKE A TEAM THEY ARE A CLASS ACT AND 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, BOY DID I EVER THINK I WOULD BE SAYING THAT AGAIN. HIGH KODOS TO “LIDGE” 41 SEASON SAVES 7 NOW 8 POST SEASON SAVES HE IS CLEARLY THE TUG MAGRAW OF 2008. IT WAS NICE OF FOX TO LET US HEAR HARRY KALIS MAKE THE FINAL CALL ON THE RADIO, EVEN HE DESERVES A TIP OF THE HAT FOR HIS LONG TIME DECICATION TO THE TEAM. THANKS A BUNCH TO KEN BROWN FOR SETTING UP THIS SITE THAT ALLOWED SOME SCHOOL CHUMS TO LOG ON AND SHARE THE MOMENT. HARRY A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIEWS AND JUST MAKING THIS SERIES A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL SHARING WITH ANOTHER TRUE “FAN” ARE THE EAGLES NEXT? PHILLIES ARE THE CHAMPS LIKE YOU SAID HARRY SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!! SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET INDEED.
Harry M. Loeffler Says: October 30, 2008 at 11:54 ameKen, high fives and thanks accepted and right back at ya…..we’ll have to savor this world series victory, as we all know how far and few come to Philly teams…..Hamels was a good choice for the mvp, considering his winning consistency….like i said in an earlier post, Lidge and Madson would would be a difference in this series drive, unlike the 93 bullpen. Romero also came thru when needed. sounds like the parade will be on friday, i’ll have to watch a replay, since duty calls at work…lol enjoy
Fred LeDrew Says: October 31, 2008 at 11:49 ameMy vote for the play of the series was Chase Utley’s fake to first base and throw home getting the tying run out at the plate. Utley ALWAYS has his head in the game.
YES!!!!!!!THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE THE 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!
Freddy Vesper Says: November 1, 2008 at 3:03 ameI agree, the play of the series was by Chase Utley. Not taking anything from Cole Hammel but I think the MVP should have gone to Victorino.
Ken Barr Says: November 1, 2008 at 8:19 ameI Have been thinking about the same thing Freddy V. after Harry mentioned his thoughts on the subject I started to look closer at the contribution from “VIC” and he sure had some stand outs. You wonder sometimes whether, fan popularity and during the season the guy with the most “INK” is added to his play in the series giving the MVP accordingly. For me the unsung hero was “Lidge” his series play added to his play-off and season play, this man is awesome. Harry said Lidge would be a contributing factor in the series and well who closed it out? Exactly !!! Most of the time the ink goes to the big hitters and starting pitchers, for my money you need a good closer, and Lidge ranks top of the list. Utley is a good ball player all around defense and the bat, but lets face it the Phil’s have a good amount of players that fit the bill, thats why the are world champs. Harry if you get time e-mail me kenbarrbat@aol.com And Fred L. I agree with your comment Utley always has his head in the game and I think you saw a lot of that in Rollins and Werth, both these guys impressed me. Take care all, like Harery says “savor the moment” I still have my eyes on the Eagles don’t count them out yet.
Fred LeDrew Says: November 1, 2008 at 9:17 pmeWhile I really like Utley, I think his use of the “F” word was a mistake and uncalled for. As with all of us, I grew up in East Camden and have heard that and worse over the years so I’m no prude.
But come on Chase………..you’re a role model to many kids and that was not one of your best moments.
The previous comments by Freddy V and Ken B are right on.
Philly fans know their baseball.
Dean Plotnick Says: November 6, 2008 at 5:41 pmeIt is with great sadness that I would like to inform everybody that
Daryl Pitts one the good people from the class of 1971 of Wilson has
died. He was in many of my classes and my homeroom in Davis and
Wilson. He was a great person who was able to see the best in people
no matter what race and background they came from.
Ken Brown Says: November 6, 2008 at 7:42 pmeDean, thanks for sharing the sad news about Daryl Pitts’ passing. He graduated from Wilson the year before I entered, but if my memory is correct, wasn’t he the infamous and talented bass drum player for the marching band?
Dean Plotnick Says: November 7, 2008 at 11:08 ameYou are correct he was the best drum player during my years at Wilson.
Ken Brown Says: November 7, 2008 at 12:16 pmeDean, I thought that was Daryl Pitts! His drum playing was legendary even to those of us who were not yet at Wilson when he was. I remember going to Wilson football games before I was in high school, and when the band was on the field, all eyes were on Daryl.
Dean Plotnick Says: November 12, 2008 at 4:56 pmeKen, Do you remember the great Hoops team from 1969-1970.This
was the team Coached by Gary Williams the coach at the University
of Maryland now. I was the student manager and I saw all of the 27 wins
up close. It was a great time at the school and helped with the unrest
that was going on at the time. I am down in D.C. area with my family
and I see Gary Williams a lot. It is amazing that he is still that intense
38 years later.
Ken Barr Says: November 13, 2008 at 11:02 ameHey Dean (this is a different “Ken”)was that the season they were in a play-off or something in Atlantic City? I somewhat remember going to see Wilson B-Ball team in A.C. as I attended H.H. Davis. Mr. Williams our Ph. Ed. teacher encouraged us to go and my brother was attending Wilson at the time. I could be confused cause that happens a lot lately seems so anyway. Let me know if I am thinking right.
Ken Brown Says: November 13, 2008 at 2:56 pmeHey Dean and Ken, you have the game right Ken, if memory serves me, the State Championship game was in AC and they played East Orange.
Dean, I remember that season, our family had a continuous presence at Wilson from 1963 until 76, four of us, graduating in 65, 67, 72, and 76. Only my younger sister Laurie (she posts here) did not go to Wilson, she went to Camden Catholic.
I remember Coach Williams coaching the Terrapains at U of Maryland during the ten years we lived in the state, including the Len Bias years in the late 80’s/early 90’s.
Ken Barr, the gym teacher at Davis was Mr Walters.
Dean Plotnick Says: November 13, 2008 at 4:52 pmeWilliams was not the Coach during the Len Bias time. It was Lefty Driscoll, he was at Ohio State at the time. He came a few years later to clean up the waste. He was the Coach when they won the NCAA title in 2002. The
game was at Atlantic City, the last year for that. I remember running for
my life after the game.
leppaluoto Says: November 13, 2008 at 11:39 pmeDean thanks for the correction, yes Lefty Driscoll rings a bell now that you mention him.
I know my older sister and brother were at the game in AC, I remember hearing the stories about the fighting after the game. The Convention Hall in AC is used each year for the NJ State High School Wrestling Tournament in March, it’s a big draw, with sell out crowds most years.
Ken Barr Says: November 14, 2008 at 9:49 ameThanks Ken for the correction on Mr. Walters, I knew that my brain didnt catch up with my fingers I guess, OK the truth is its heck to get old, LOL. Talk about the breakout fights, I remember my brother grabbing me and dragging me in a hurry to the car, needless to say we made it out alive, but it was interesting. Like any young man and a good brawl going on around you I wanted to stay and watch, had to settle for the pro wrestling match on channel 29 maybe it was channel 17 but anyway that was when they battled it out so to speak without all the glits and lack luster glamour they portray today. There will never be another Bruno Samartino or a Chief Jay Strongbow, not to mention Ivan Poutski.
Ken I didnt realize they had the NJ State High School Wrestling Tournament there, I attend a lot of the H.S. matches out here, man these young men are strong, aggressive and determined. Our local school has not won a championship but it is only a matter of time this year there were 3 weight classes that were Sophmores. Ken I would say you were a pretty steady competitor and Billy Google was the most aggressive, I on the other hand just tried to last the first 2 minutes, LOL. Take care all
Ken Brown Says: November 14, 2008 at 2:56 pmeKen Barr, back when we were in high school, the state wrestling tournament was still being held at the Princeton gym. It’s been at the Atlantic City Convention Hall every year since we moved back here in ‘97, though one year, when the Convention Hall was undergoing some work it was held at the AC Convention Center. It’s quite impressive in Convention Hall, during preliminaries they have up to ten matches going on at a time. By time it gets to the finals, they are down to one mat in the middle of the hall… with over 10,000 spectators most years.
Sadly, Wilson no longer has a wrestling team, and it’s been years since they did. Camden High still has a team, and I believe they still have the same coach. Here in South Jersey the powerhouse teams are familiar from when we wrestled back in the 70’s… Paulsboro, Camden Catholic, Absegami (where my kids go), Southern Regional, St. Augustine, are all top wrestling schools. A couple of years ago Absegami was ranked #1 in the nation for high school wrestlers, and a few of their wrestlers were ranked in the top 5 of their weight classes nationally. Some years they send half the team to states, and they usually dominate at districts and regionals. The last two years they have been rebuilding, but are still top contenders.
The thing about those of us who wrestled at Wilson… most of us had never stepped foot on a wrestling mat until high school, with the exception of maybe a week of wrestling at Davis in Mr. Walter’s gym class. Most of the schools we wrestled back then had youth wrestling programs, and we were wrestling kids who often had years more experience than we did. We were beat by technically better trained wrestlers, but held our own when it came to heart and toughness.
Ken Brown Says: November 16, 2008 at 2:07 pmeA new Davis class picture has been added for Mrs. Zimmerman’s 8th Grade Class from 1965-66. Thanks to Rena McCaffrey and Lou DiRenzo for forwarding the picture for posting.
Ken Brown Says: November 18, 2008 at 5:04 pmeCheck out the 1950’s era Woolworth’s lunch menu listed on a separate page to the right. Thanks to Nick Rapanotti for forwarding that bit of Camden lore. Amazing how little things cost back then.
Ken Brown Says: November 22, 2008 at 11:14 ameWelcome Debbie Brooks, WWHS Class of 1970. We are glad you found us, thanks for posting some memories. There are a number of people from ‘70 who have checked in here.
Monica Rubin Land Says: November 28, 2008 at 2:22 pmeI’m enjoying your website. There are quite a few familiar names. I remember Rena Plevinsky from McGraw School, Hope Benson and her sister Judy from South 27th Street as well as Gary Goldberg. Gary, we were two doors down from you at 420 South 27th Street.
Ken Brown Says: November 29, 2008 at 12:00 pmeHey Everyone, I hope you all are having a nice Thanksgiving holiday weekend. I read that Camden High beat Wilson in the annual Turkey Day game this year.
Welcome Monica Rubin Land, we are glad you found our site, and look forward to your visits here.
Also welcome to Bonnie Keller from WWHS Class of ‘74. Bonnie, I though you had posted here previously, though it may have been another Bonnie.
If anyone is having problems posting here, let me know. I recently switched computers, and while it should not affect this site, there may be some glitches with some of the settings.
Ken Barr, did you get back to Jersey for the holidays?
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: November 29, 2008 at 9:50 pmeBonnie Keller,Saw your post in another section on this board.
It was way back around 1957-1961,and at the risk of sounding like Charlie Brown…I knew a “Little Red Haired Girl”…LOL
Actually she could have been considered a strawberry blonde.
Her last name was St John.
Never really knew her first name,but everyone called her Sissy.
She went steady with a guy named Tommy Laird,I believe.
Is she a relative of Bridget St. John ? I know they lived near Vets.
If so & you see her ,ask if she remembers Skeeter Moy, Jesse Wilborne,John Porter,Joe McCool,Dave Nicholson and Bruce Marks.
We all hung together,at the Sugar Bowl most of the time.
Bruce & Jesse are gone. But I am in contact with John & Dave.
Skeeter
Ken Barr Says: November 30, 2008 at 11:51 pmeHey Ken Brown, sad to report that due to an illness in New Jersey we did not make the trip in. Our new plans are to try and visit between Christmas and New Years as Keith and I are both married to school teachers there is a nice chunk of time off we can take advantage of. As always weather will be a factor, but what would life be without weather and without making plans. All in all our T-Giving Day was feastive, filling and relaxing. Turkey leftovers, let me count the ways….. Hope you and all have had an enjoyable 4 day weekend. If anyone has heard from Hope Benson lately shout out to me as we were emailing for a few and then lost contact, I am sure she is well but prayers for her none the less. And Ken, it seems like I always am saying this……….. where the heck is George????? Quick shout to Harry L. my beloved Bengals lost again today we are now 1-9-1 and of all things the tie was against the Eagles, hope you are doing well Harry keep on keeping on.
Ken Brown Says: December 2, 2008 at 1:03 pmeThanks to Rena McCaffrey for the newly posted picture of the Wilson 1969 Cheerleading Squad which can be found on the page menu to the right.
Hey Ken Barr, sorry you did not make it East to Jersey for Thanksgiving. Keep us posted if you plan to make the trip for the Christmas holidays. I’ve been wondering where George is also. Hey George we miss you around here!
jim lang Says: December 4, 2008 at 8:39 pmefor all you basketball fans, semaj eng, wilson grad. playing for temple university. jim.
Hello to all! Sorry I haven’t been in touch (particularly with you, Ken Barr- I owe you a letter) but I’ve been swamped with stuff,both professional and personal. After twenty five years at Cooper Hospital, I have officially resigned!! I will be starting a new job next month at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) in their I.T department. I’m excited for this new opportunity, but after 25 years, a little nervous about starting all over again. My colleagues at Cooper were more than a little surprised to hear the news since they took me for a “lifer”.
On a personal front, I’m proud to say that my oldest daughter has been accepted to five medical schools and is still waiting for decisions from a few more. She will graduate in May from Univ of Delaware and will be starting med school in August. Hopefully she’ll be fairly close to home. I am so proud of her – she has the guts to pursue her dream (I had the same dream but no guts).
Monica Rubin–!! it’s been a very long time. I have a lot of fond memories of the neighborhood (27th street). I run into Gary Goldberg from time to time as well as Carol Zimmelman, Lois Zahn, etc. How is your family? Are you in the area?
If anyone cares, I HATE THE COLD WEATher! I am now totally reminded of the reason we looked for houses in FL this summer. We are still looking but will probably not go back to FL until the spring.
Ken Barr Says: December 6, 2008 at 11:20 pmeHope…. you hang in there. Good luck and great success with your new venture of employment at “Childrens”, in Philly. Congrats on your daughter, my hats off to you for a great job in raising her with a sticktuitive attitude and work ethic that you displayed to her over the years. No matter what people think, the young people are watching and it’s up to us to always try to display a positive attitude and a need to try and be honest and ethical in all we partake in. Gold stars for you HOPE. When the dust settles drop me a note, take all the time you need, you no doubt need to be focussed on your new job. Take care God Bless.
Ken Brown Says: December 8, 2008 at 12:25 pmeHope, Congratulations on the new position at CHOP… must be difficult leaving Cooper after all those years, but exciting to start new at another position.
I have not been online or on the site much, my computer crashed and I have been using a temporary system until I get a replacement (really, I have to beg the kids or Lorrie to use one of theirs). Anyway, I will continue to check the site for updates.
How is the weather where everyone is? Like Hope mentioned, it is cold here in Jersey, ditto for Ohio I guess, huh Ken Barr? Laurie is it still warm in Texas? George is probably already skating on frozen lakes in Vermont.
Eagles are looking good again… there is hope yet for them!
Monica Rubin Land Says: December 8, 2008 at 5:09 pmeHope, We have lived in south Florida for most of the last 30+ years. That includes two and a half years in Singapore. Talk about the heat! It was a bit chilly here this morning but the A/C is running now. There are lots of homes for sale here in Boca Raton. I remember all the people you mentioned. What about your cousin Marcy? Their family moved away when we were in 4th grade, I think.
My husband and I were in Florida for a week this summer looking for homes on the Gulf Coast. We both hate the cold and would love to move South to be rid of winter altogether. We really liked Sarasota and Dunedin/Palm Harbor but just didn’t find the right house in the time we had to spend there. I’m guessing we’ll return in the Spring to look again. We’re looking to move in around 4-5 years when my younger daughter is out of college.
You have a good memory! My cousin Marcy now lives in California with her husband, Andy and two kids. Her brother, Kirk, lives in Utal. I don’t get to see either of them on any type of regular basis. I saw Marcy about three years ago when she was in Philadelphia visiting. Her mom and dad live in Boyton Beach and have been there for quite some time. They were always moving around when they were kids because my uncle was in retail and got transferred a lot.
Ken Brown Says: December 15, 2008 at 10:56 pmeHey Everyone, I am back online with my new computer. Nice to know the site didn’t disappear Hope everyone is doing well. I’ve updated the recently added comments page.
Welcome Beatrice Kavanaugh and Charles Kelter… We are glad you found our site, enjoy it, and post some memories. Interesting that you both worked at the Arlo!!!
Monica Rubin Land Says: December 17, 2008 at 11:02 ameRe: The Davis 65-66 Grade 8 picture; I think the unidentified boy next to Bernadette Burkett is Joe Rothschild. My grandparents lived on Morse Street and the Rothschild’s lived on the next street. That might have been Boyd Street. Joe had a younger brother named Steven, nicknamed Fish, I think.
Ken Brown Says: December 17, 2008 at 12:39 pmeMonica, my wife Lorrie (Marie Matchner) lived on Boyd Street, just down from Federal Street and the Penn Jersey store, on the corner where Boyd makes a turn. I think it was 41 Boyd.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says: December 17, 2008 at 8:37 pmeI lived on E.State St. from 57-60 & then moved to Ablett Village (#176)& joined the Army in 1961.
After getting out of the Army in 64 we lived ,for a short time on Westminster,the first block off Marlton Pike,before McGuire Gardens.
I knew quite a few people from that general area,but not sure if they lived there during your time period.
Ken Brown Says: December 19, 2008 at 8:46 pmeWelcome to the site Debbie Clark… we are glad you found us, and look forward to more posts.
Ken Brown Says: December 24, 2008 at 3:23 pmeHappy Holidays to everyone who has found this site this year and has posted comments. This site was launched in February of this year and as we close out the year I can report the amazing accomplishment of over 51,000 hits on this site, and approximately two thousand comments posted. Great job everyone… keep spreading the word about this place.
Welcome also to Bill Clark and Dan Wine who recently visited the site and left comments. We are glad you found us.
Most of my fondest memories are from my old neighborhood (Rosedale Ave.) And when I think of the holiday season,I still get visions of Dudley Grange Park covered in a fresh clean white blanket of snow,of sledding down that hill in front of the Library.
I also smile when I remember shopping along Federal St, & Westfield Ave., & the Christmas music playing over the speakers.
Whole families would be out shopping there & stopping to chat with friends & neighbors they met along the way.
What a wonderful time,what a wonderful town,Camden.
There have been a lot of new comments in recent days so be sure to check the ” ZZZ List of Recent Comments” page to see where they are and who has posted.
Welcome to Beverly Doone…. I’m guessing you are Christina’s sister, we are glad you’ve stopped in.
Welcome to Debbie Clark and JoAnn Clark Peters… Debbie I think I remember you from Davis and maybe 9th Grade Wilson, and my wife Lorrie Matchner said she does remember you from 3rd Grade at Dudley… she is around her someplace I told her about your post on the Dudley page.
And also Welcome to our old Explorer’s Club cohort Barb Maslanik… we almost have enough of us here for a reunion camping trip to the Pines! I’m sure by now the State Park Rangers have forgotten about us hooligans. Great to see you here Barb, it’s been a long time. I recall you worked with my Mom at NT Gates back in the few years after Wilson. Hope you are doing well. How is your sister Ruthie doing?
leppaluoto Says:
July 8, 2008 at 8:38 pm eHey Everyone, I just moved 274 messages from this front page to the latest Archival Vault on the menu. We now have a clean slate here to get the discussions going again.
We have now had over 33,000 hits on this site since we opened in February… and thousands of messages posted. Great Job Everyone!
I will get together a new trivia quiz and post that sometime in the next few days.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer.
Ken
Ken Barr Says:
July 12, 2008 at 11:01 am eClearly not everyone is on vacation Ken, I am hanging in here staying close to home this year. Wife not crazy about the idea, to which I told har to jump in the pool and I will fire up the grill…. instant vacation…. she didnt see it that way,oh well. As for this site it seems to get better and better with the ad-ons and soon a new trivia game which I suck at. I tried to email Ken Webb the other day but didnt get a response back he may not belong to CM anymore its hard to tell, if anyone can shout at him and invite him to this site that would be cool. Christina D. always a pleasure I hope all is going as best as it can for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Well Ken I wait with great eagarness for the trivia, take care and enjoy your time spent with family and friends
Ken Brown Says:
July 13, 2008 at 12:35 am eHey everyone, I am still putting together the trivia, it’ll be up before the end of the weekend. I did add two new “Homes Around E. Camden” pages tonight, they can be found on the menu at the right. I check the real estate listings online periodically for pictures of houses in Camden, check out the ones I have posted. I have listed the addresses with the photos, and most are on streets that members of this site once lived on. Leave feedback if you recognize any of the houses, or know who once lived in the houses. I will continue to post such photos as I find them online, so keep checking them as you never know, the house you grew up in could very well be up for sale one day… if it’s still standing!
Hey Ken Barr, we’re staying close to home too, but then we live at the Shore. Hopefully Ken Webb will get your email. Not knowing whether or not ClassMates forwards messages is one of the negative things about that site… that and charging people to reconnect.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 13, 2008 at 5:44 pm eHey Ken and Ken,
I’m not on vacation either! Instead, just hanging around the homefront. Ken Br..not to be confused with Ken Barr, I wished I lived at the shore. I love the smell, sound of the ocean against the shore, and will even tolerate sand between my toes. One day I hope to live very nearby the beach outside of NJ.
I saw my cousins today who grew up on Randolph Street (near Baird Blvd) and now live in Boston. I told them about the website and will email them both the URL so they can take a peek. One went to Camden High but the other graduated with my sister in 1972 from WWHS.
Ken Barr, I suck at the trivia but it’s fun to try anyway. Once in a while I even surprise myself and get something right.
Laurie, I will be in Dallas the week of Nov 3. I took your advice and waited to schedule my class. What should I expect weather-wise?
Ken Brown Says:
July 13, 2008 at 9:46 pm eThe new Camden Trivia Quiz is now posted, so have at it!
Hope, did you live near the Carey Family on S. 27th Street? While searching Phil Cohen’s Camden site I came across a write up about Howard and June Carey, who lived at 312 S. 27th Street. Along with the article was an obituary for Howard Carey for 2007, he was still living on 27th Street at the time of his passing. I was looking through the Wilson yearbooks and saw that you lived at 314 S. 27th.
Ken Brown Says:
July 14, 2008 at 11:38 am eI’ve added a few more pages of “Homes Around E. Camden” pictures. Check them out!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 14, 2008 at 10:21 pm eKen, the Carey’s were my next door neighbors. I’ll have to check out the article on Phil Cohen’s site.
Ken Brown Says:
July 14, 2008 at 11:01 pm eHope I emailed you a link to the article about the Careys.
Hey everyone, I’ve added a page called Mr. Tweed’s Wood Shop Projects. The photos of the familiar wood projects were sent to me by Bob Thomas a few months ago, but I misplaced them in some obscure file, but recently found them. Check it out, it will bring back some memories for the guys who went to Davis.
Rough weekend on the Jersey Coast… three drowning deaths due to the riptides – one in AC, two in Wildwood. Truly tragic. The surf is rough due to Hurricane Bertha way off the coast.
Ken Barr Says:
July 15, 2008 at 8:13 am eHey all, Ken sorry to learn of the tragic situations at the shore, it always amazes me that people don’t respect the water…. water and fire are powerful sources and need the utmost respect. I am afraid that sometimes the “NO FEAR” tag line for the teens is taken too far, not to say the adults are any better, oh well they and their families will be in our prayers thanks for passing it along.
Hope.. I am like you, just the smell of the Jersey shores can make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Maybe we can bottle it and sell it to the mid westerners out here? Or maybe an ad on EBAY they sell everything else there.
I am headed for the trivia page, oh the pain I put myself through.
Ken Brown Says:
July 15, 2008 at 9:53 am eHey Ken, the three drownings were actually all adults, the two in Wildwood were swimming after the posted swimming hours, when there were no lifeguards around. The poor guy in AC, was rescued, but had a heart attack and died while being brought back in on the lifeguard boat. They actually closed the beaches in Wildwood yesterday to swimming all day, due to the riptides.
Check out the Homes Around Camden page Ken, there are a few from the 35th and 36th Street area.
Ken Brown Says:
July 15, 2008 at 12:12 pm eNew Page… check out the “Baldwin’s Run (The Acres)” page on the menu; it includes links to two articles about Baldwin’s Run being named the #2 “desirable cottage community” in the nation! Thanks to Ella Marie Gilman (Gismondi) for forwarding the articles.
Bob Thomas Says:
July 15, 2008 at 12:27 pm eHey Ken (Brown, not Barr), we were on the beach when the Wildwood drownings happened. As usual, the fellows swimming went in AFTER the Beach Patrol went off duty. Why do they do this? It’s a recipe for disaster.
Hey Ken (Barr, not Brown), I think bottling the smell would be an immediate hit. Once a summer I bottle up a gallon of ocean water for my mother. She likes rinsing her hair in salt water, to bring back her curls. Odd, but true. I’ve never tried it, but then again, most of my hair has now gone out with the tide, so few curls left.
christina doone wwhs 76 Says:
July 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm eHi Ken Barr,
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, never too many! I’ll be up end of summer for a bit. Jersey shore, here I come. Always a fun time when I come ‘home’.
A bunch of my friends here in Florida want to rent a 3 bedroom home at the shore next summer, so if anyone knows of any contacts for us, I’d appreciate. Thanks,
Ken Brown,
I’ll get to your links later, trying to catch up on some tedious work.
I actually made a few things in wood shop, Mr. Tweed, it must have been a special class they offered after hours, I can’t remember, but it was fun.
Chris
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm eI made a broom holder at Davis…Tweed sounds familiar,but can’t put a face to the name. Is he in any of those teacher pics on this site?
I remember a shop teacher at Davis,a Mr. Burton but he was Metal Shop I think.
At Cramer I had Print Shop,Mr. Henderson.
Skeeter
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 15, 2008 at 7:19 pm eI’m jealous of all of the guys who had a chance to make pig cutting boards. I remember wanting to make one too, although we kept a Jewish home back then and I doubt that a pig would have been welcome.
In Davis, I think the girls had to take sewing and cooking. Not too chauvinistic, huh? Who remembers sewing class with Ms Young??? I think I was traumatized in that class (and to this day, I don’t sew).
Laurie Freeman Says:
July 16, 2008 at 2:13 am eHope, I thought I was the only one who was traumatized by Ms. Young and never could stand the thought of sewing. I wonder how many other young girls could never touch a sewing machine or fabric again after having her class! That must be her claim to fame.
As for Texas the first week in November you should be seeing pretty fair weather, not much rain at that time and the temp is usually in the mid 60’s. If your lucky it might even be a little warmer.
Laurie
Ken Brown Says:
July 16, 2008 at 9:56 am eSkeeter, I’ll scan a picture of Mr. Tweed and put it up later. When we had him in the early 70’s he was a big guy with male pattern baldness. The only boy’s shop classes you could take then were Wood Shop (and Mechanical Drawing along with it) and Print Shop. A half year of each, each year in middle school. They had done away with the Metal and Electric shops. The old Metal Shop was turned into the art room (I had homeroom there in 8th Grade with Mr. Cloud).
Christina and Hope, Mr. Tweed did have a wood working club after school for the girls. I recall working in the wood shop a few times after school on my picture frame orders, and the girls were there learning to use the tools and making things. Hope, you should have joined the wood working club, you could have made that pig cutting board… or a lamb, chicken, or cow, if you drew up a new pattern. If you could show Mr. Tweed a diagram of something you wanted to build, he would let you, after selling you the wood! I remember you had to get pass his Mechanical Drawing lessons before he would let you near the power tools or even give you scrap pieces of wood to practice on!
And truth be known, Mrs. Young scared most of us guys too! Laurie, didn’t Mrs Young call home once about you????
Ken Brown Says:
July 17, 2008 at 9:57 am eHey Hope, didn’t you reach a milestone this week??? Can’t you now get senior discounts with your AARP card? Happy Birthday! Maybe if we order you a cake from # 8 on the recent trivia quiz (hey that’s a hint) they will deliver it to this site! For the record, Lorrie and I will be the last from the Class of ‘76 to turn 50… not till September. I think we, along with Diane McKenzie (she had an October birthday) were the youngest in the class.
Johanna Says:
July 17, 2008 at 4:14 pm eHello to eveyone I did not go to either school but I grew up in the area. I know some of you guys because of who I dated in high school. I just wanted to say nice web site. brings back a lot of memories. I noticed that there is no mention of the Erlton Bakery across from Tarantini’s. I wished there were names with the class pictures I reconize so many faces but dont recall all the names. Well Hello again. Looking forward to seeing more on your site.
I posted this under Tarantini’s but I figured it would have been better here.
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Ken Brown Says:
July 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm eWELCOME to the site Johanna. Are you Johanna Finelli? If so, I certainly remember you from back in the mid-70’s. I’m sure you’ll recognize a few names, and you’re not the only CCHS grad here… we’ve let a few others in also
Your mention of the Erlton Bakery wins you a soft pretzel on your very first day here, as that is the answer to # 8 in our most recent Camden Trivia (7-13).
Enjoy the site, and share some memories of East Camden.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 18, 2008 at 3:53 pm eDoes anyone remember this soft drink?
It was my favorite back around 1955. (age 13) …non -cabonated ,orange & grape.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2347115060_00120d2c99.jpg?v=0
But when I got older we all drank Coca- Cola
Johanna Says:
July 18, 2008 at 4:11 pm eHello It is Johanna Yes (Fanelle) again. I am married with 3 children who grew up way to fast for me. In case any of you want to know I am the girl who dated Paul Skeens in highschool. I am really enjoying this site, remembering the things of the past has always been a good pasttime for me. I know you all remember Mr. grocer’s and I thought one of the trivia buildings was Mario’s steak house on Westfield ave at dudley grange park. My Dad owned the Citgo station across from Mr. Grocers which was Master Grocers last time I was out that way ( just like to ride through now and then to see what the place I grew up in looks like). The Citgo was a latin dance club my last visit. I found this site when I was looking on Stories of the neighborhood. I also enjoy that site. So Ken when do I get my pretzel. LOL It is really great hearing how people are doing. I just love those class pictures. I recognized Diane Brett, Hope Benson, I think Tim Brill, I also reconize Anthony DiAmore, There is one guy in the pictures I think his name is Buddy Pisko if so does anyone know where or how he is? Well nice chatting I will be looking for more info. take care
Ken Brown Says:
July 18, 2008 at 5:01 pm eHello Johanna (Fanelle…sorry about that misspelling). I remember from high school that your dad had owned the Citgo. I believe I have a picture of that corner of 34th, it may be in one of the older trivia posts. And I certainly remember that you dated Paul (he visits the site sometimes). In fact I think the last time Lorrie and I saw you was at Paul’s when we were home from Alaska for Christmas vacation in ‘80. After I saw your post yesterday, I was trying to remember what street it was you lived on… down near St. Joe’s. Lot of names from that neighborhood floating around in my head, many from the Explorer’s group too – Russ McDaniel and Denise Smerdon both have posted here. Buddy Pisco does not ring a bell, what class was he in? Again it’s great seeing you at the site.
Skeeter, I remember Tru-Ade, I have a collection of old soda bottles, and I believe I have one of those. Also have a couple “Garden State” soda bottles that were bottled in Camden, maybe by Crescent Bottling in Cramer Hill.
Johanna Says:
July 18, 2008 at 10:06 pm eHello again I lived on 28th Street my back yard backed up to St. Joe’s school yard. The kid I think is Buddy Pisco is 71-72 8-3 he is in the 2nd row 2nd from right. Now that I looked at it real good I realize it is Tony Lope. Wow do you guys remember Barbara Maslanik (Thurber) does she every post on this site. We kept in touch for a long time but i have not seen her since her mother died a few years back. Many years ago I ran into Sandy Orme pushing a stroller in a mall in Naples, Fl. My husband and I lived there for about 8 years my 3 children were born there. moved back here because there is no money in Florida. Plan to go back some day if I get to retire before I keel over. LOL So did you guys have a 30th class reunion. I may show up at one of your reunions just to see everyone. I think I knew more people from wwhs than cchs I think. I am reading each section but come back to the home page to post. well got to go for now I will be back. If I did not say it already good job on this site.
Ken Brown Says:
July 18, 2008 at 10:42 pm eHey Johanna…yep that is Tony Lope in the 8-3 photo. I have not seen nor heard from Tony in well over thirty years. I have some great memories of camping trips with him though, and of his brother Dominic who worked at Jimmy Burgoes. Now I remember, the Maslanics lived on the corner of 28th…Barb, Ruthie, and was it Joey -their brother? And you lived further down the block towards Federal right? Barb Maslanic worked with my Mom for a few years at NT Gates in Pennsauken, that would have been in the late 70’s up until about ‘80. She has not checked into the site yet, but maybe in time she will find it. Last reunion I went to was the 10th, there was a 20th – held in ‘97, not sure if they ever got around to a 30th. The Class of ‘76 is way overdue for one. There have been a few Grand Reunions with a number of classes combined, but we have never been to any of them. Sandy Orme was in our wedding, along with Paul, Karles Jones, and Marge Bellangee. I should post our wedding picture as it contains six from the Class of ‘76, back in ‘78. Paul is the only one we are still in contact with from that group, and we were in contact with Karles until her passing in ‘93. Refresh my mind Johanna, were you on some of the early Explorer trips? The infamous trip to the golf course that was turned into a park, where everyone nearly froze?
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
July 19, 2008 at 12:46 pm e(Russ… I remember when you and Paul decided to play stunt men, and Paul “threw” you off the cliff. Our chaperones names were Bruce Labs (he was a social studies teacher at Edgewood… hence our joint trips with the Edgewood Explorers), and he was engaged to Janice Lowe’s older sister, who was also a chaperone. I recall our late night hooliganism often resulted in us pulling the stakes on their tent and it collapsing around them. As for Piccolo Pete, I often wondered if he ever made it out of the canyon to play in the big time… on street corners and in subways!)
Oh My God I remember this trip It was the only explorer camping trip I ever went on. and I do remember Piccolo Pete he freaked me out but his music was so soothing. It was cold if I remember correctly. I remember our camp site was so close to the road. I also remember following a bunch of deer up the road and that is where we found the cliff that Paul pretended to throw Russ off of I was scared to death. I also remember trying to teach Dominic Lope how to say spaghetti correctly. spa ghet ti he could get it that way but all together he would say pisghetti. Oh that was so much fun. signing off for now talk to you later
Ken Brown Says:
July 19, 2008 at 3:41 pm eHey Johanna, I see you found the previous posts about the Explorer trip to Ralph Stover State Park in PA. (I was reading your post above and saying to myself… this sounds familiar, then I realized I wrote it… LOL).
That was a great trip, and yeah it was cold, and rainy too as I remember. I recall Paul loaded quite a few kids into his Buick, along with camping gear. I rode in the VW Carman Ghia with Bruce Labs and Janice Lowe’s two sisters. Not sure why I got to ride in their car and not Paul’s overloaded Buick. Maybe because I had the club’s money… I was the treasurer
I also remember noisy wanderings through the woods and down the nearby roads that night. And as we were breaking camp the next morning a police car drove up, parked, and just watched us pack up. Another state park glad to see us go! LOL
I thought you had gone on the other trip with us too, to the old golf course, in Burlington County I think it was. That was the very first Explorer trip. Russ, Tony, and I tried to make it through the night in our tents on one of the greens of the golf course, I remember going back to the cabin after freezing half the night. I think Tony and Russ made it through till early morning though. The next night the three of us camped in the wood, where we were protected by trees and could build a fire, and we did make it through, while all the rest were in the comfy cabin with indoor plumbing and heat.
Good memories!
Ken Brown Says:
July 21, 2008 at 6:31 pm eSome sad news to report… Mr. Klaus Gottwald, an exceptional Geometry and Math teacher, who many of us had at Wilson in the mid-70’s, passed away this weekend. I’ve posted a link to his obituary (on the menu at right) which was in the Cumberland County Journal today. I want to thank Hope Benson for forwarding me the news of Mr. Gottwald’s passing earlier this weekend.
Ken Brown Says:
July 23, 2008 at 3:35 pm eMark Gillespie… is that you who posted on the 10 Year Reunion (’76) page? Welcome to the site. Stop back and visit us, there are a lot of Class of ‘76 folks here. And yes, long overdue for a reunion!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 23, 2008 at 11:56 pm eFor those of you who went to Davis back in the early 70’s-do you remember that Tony Lope was once my boyfriend? We used to joke that my name might one day be Hope Lope!
Hi Johanna! Nice to hear some of your old memories.
Ken Brown Says:
July 24, 2008 at 4:43 pm eHope I never knew you dated Tony. Then again I didn’t really know you at Davis. I fell on Tony Lope during the Davis Gym Show in 8th Grade. I went to make a vault over the horse, but caught the horse off center and flew right off the side into Tony. He did catch me before I hit the floor.
Hey there are still unanswered trivia questions. Where’s Freddy Vesper? He’ll have some answers.
Paul Skeens Says:
July 24, 2008 at 7:54 pm eHey Kenny,
Who was the girl that had Russ and Tony Lope fighting their hearts out over her in Dudley Grange Park? Actually FIGHTING OVER HER!Remember…You and I were both there, I guess as Refs, or cheering crew, or corner men or a combo of all. LOL! I remember that it went on and on for what seemed hours! Neither of these guys would quit or give in a bit! It was like something out of the movies…or a romance novel… They kept at and kept at it over her affections…It was actually very admirable…..She was quite a girl to evoke that emotion and that much stamina! Although akward, she must, down deep, feel really good about herself. I can picture her….She was a friend of Johanna’s…..
Which by the way..Hello to Johanna! You sound like you are enjoying this site very much. It is great to hear from you and great to know that you are doing so well! Hopefully you are a frequent flyer and can contribute more great memories. You have a good recollection of all these events. The drinks we were drinking at Rexy’s were Pina Coladas. Or, as Russ referred to them “Peter’s Colliding!” He said we were all great and fine until we went to the parking lot and W H A M ! ! ! They hit you. Take Care ALL
Paul Skeens Says:
July 24, 2008 at 7:57 pm ePS
By the way, where the heck is George! Have not heard from him in quite a while! Maybe he is on a bike-hike to Cherry HIll news and will call us when he gets there…..see ya’
Ken Brown Says:
July 24, 2008 at 11:53 pm eHey Paul,
Great to see you posting. It’s been a while since you’ve been here. Lorrie and I went to Rexy’s with you and Johanna one night also, when we were home on Christmas vacation from Alaska. I remember you were living in the house next to the one you grew up in on 39th… the same house we use to steal the Christmas lights from when your cousin and her husband lived there- what were their names?
Ahhh yes, the Dudley Grange Showdown, I remember you had your sister Dee’s Sunbird, and I think we were more spectators than ref’s, but the fight (can’t really call it a fight, as both Russ and Tony were wrestlers, so it quickly turned into a wrestling match) was over Barb Maslanic. Everyone back in those days fought over girls named Barb, remember you and I use to fight over Nick’s sister Barb Rapanotti. (Nick, Barb… I’m joking )
I also recall that after the fight, we all piled into Dee’s Sunbird and went to I. Goldberg’s in Cherry Hill as we had camping supplies to buy for an upcoming trip.
Have not heard from George in a while, it’s been about a month since he last posted. George, if you are out there… let us know.
Paul Skeens Says:
July 25, 2008 at 6:29 am eKen, Yes I remember that. It looks like we gave up the old burger king hangout for Rexy’s. We used to go there and to South street in Philly. Dickins Inn, Two Street Pub, Downey’s were all great places to hang there. We also went to the Moshulu quite often (the tall ship at Penns landing) We used to go when it was relatively unknown
After I posted Ken, I saw where Johanna posted something about Barb Maslanik and realized that she was indeed the girl who stirred all that emotion between Russ and Tony!!! It was a very huge display of gallantry.
No one can say that Chivalry is dead!!!….Not after seeing that with my own eyes!!!.
I know when it finally WAS over…they shook hands and went on with their business. You’re right, I think we did all go to Goldbergs!
My cousin Maryanne was married to Bob who lived in that house, where a light bulb or two was appropriated (I’m certain not stolen though LOL)
Ken Brown Says:
July 25, 2008 at 10:07 am eHey Paul. Yeah as I remember there were never any hard feelings after the “Brawl Over Barb.” In fact Tony, Russ, and I hiked the Batona Trail later that Summer together. As I recall we went to Goldbergs in preparation for the trip to the Catskills, though you missed that trip, probably due to work??? Not all the Explorers went on the NY trip. Russ can help me out here, he probably remembers all who went, I may even have pictures of the group on that trip. Karl Hans, my neighbor went with his truck and transported many of us and the gear (that was talked about on other posts here), the Lowes went, three of them, Russ went, I think Barb went, Tony and Dominic, and Jim Toy. I know it was Memorial Day weekend, of 11th Grade that we went. Janice Lowe and I actually gathered info for an Environmental Science class project while on the trip.
I remember your cousins Maryanne and Bob, they were really cool people. I think we use to mess with their minds by taking out different Christmas lights on different nights. Are those two still together?
Ken Brown Says:
July 25, 2008 at 10:15 am eHey Ken Barr, just read your Davis School memories, some great stuff there. Looks like you and I were in K together, and then again in 6th with Stevenson. Your memories have prompted me for more memories, which I’ll post on the Davis page.
Paul Skeens Says:
July 25, 2008 at 10:37 am eKenny, Do you have a picture of Mr Sussman’s class when we were in 6th grade. A girl in my class was Stephanie Kiefreider (?). I bumped into her brother the other day. She is living out of state now but was visiting very recently. I showed him the site and he is going to forward it to her. I told him I would try to get the class picture of Sussmans class posted on the site so she could access it.
Maryanne & Bob were not together long. I think his coolness was chemically enhanced!
Ken Brown Says:
July 25, 2008 at 11:46 am ePaul, yeah I just looked in the yearbook from 6th Grade. I’ll scan the picture and get it posted. Looks like you were in the class (6-2), Stephanie, Anthony DiAmore, Dave Nevius, Bob Staepel, Ken Webb, and a number of others.
Bob’s enhanced coolness would certainly explain his fascination with the Christmas lights.
glenn john nasuti Says:
July 25, 2008 at 5:41 pm eI knew Tony Lope in high school. he was on the football team, we were playing a friendly tackle football game one time on the fields at 31st street behing the Acres. I did an end around fake and caught the ball on a pass, great sandlot play, Tony Lope hit me like we had pads on.. I was knocked out completely. my other friends(no, my friends) layed me down in the endzone and continued with the game, when I came to at halftime, I asked what happened and they told me I got knocked out. Thanks Ton.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 25, 2008 at 7:59 pm eJust saw on the news that Olga’s Diner has closed.
Now I have only been to the diner in Marlton once,many years ago,but they (customers) according to the news cast, say the quality of the food was going down hill lately.
Could be they had new ownrers,I don’t know.
Anyway they owe $37,000 in back taxes,and they closed them down.
The owners say they intend to pay up & reopen,but it is also said they will have to pass some health code inspections before being able to do that.
Ken Barr Says:
July 25, 2008 at 11:18 pm eA lot of breakfast’s were eaten there and Olga’s by me and my buds in the late 70’s would have been the last time for me. OMG how I loved their hash browns but craved always their deep fried scrapple, in fact we cant get scrapple out here in Cincinnati, they have a close match with a thing called getta, but it really doesnt stand up to a good slab of Habberset. Just one more thing the midwest falls short on. From time to time Keith (my Brother) would freeze some when they would come out to visit, they are way over due, sure I would love to see them but the scrapple is important.
Played lots of football with Tony L. When you got hit by Tony you got hit, he hit like a wrecking ball, knock you so hard you may forget your name, now I was no slouch he got a few hits from me maybe not as memoriable but a hit none the less. We had a pick up tackle football game here in 1992 the management team vs. the union. Needless to say I was in my mid 30’s at the time and as the manager of the plant the union took great pleasure in their persuit of hitting, tackling and “cheap shots” on me. Took me near 2 months to recover…… a hit from Tony would have been welcomed compared to what I went through, even aat 35 or so it just isnt like HS days. Thanks for the memories “Skeeter” I still feel some of those hits.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
July 25, 2008 at 11:24 pm eWow I did not think the explorers were around that long for you guys to go on that many trips. Yes Barbara Maslanik was the girl that Tony and Russ fought over. She dated them both (at different times of course) Tony would have been around much longer but I think her mother made her dump him (that is why the fight happened Tony still wanted to go out with her). Tony must have dated evey girl in Camden Hope (by the way Hello to you to Hope) Barbara, I went out with him until Nancy Davis came along.
No Paul you are wrong about the drinks they were coco breezes very similar to a Pina Coloda but creamier. Do you remember the Tweety Bird pin.
Do you guys remember the grad party I think either Brill or Gillespie had and Sandy Orme left the party and had an accident going home when she turned the corner on two wheels from driving too fast. For some reason Paul and I were following her and helped her get her car home.
Paul I dont remember your cousin Maryanne I only remember Maryellen. Did I read that she passed away, and her daughter also? If so I am so sorry. How are your sisters and their families. Katrinas friend Kathy married my neighbor’s son. And I ran into Bobby and his wife at the peditricians office when my kids were real small. How old is Denise’s Son Eric? she also had a daughter if I am not mistaken right?
The other night we went to check out Sally Starrs pizza place with my youngest. It was not bad but too far to go for pizza and sandwiches.
I was talking to Barbara Maslanik’s younger sister the other day and told her about this website. She was going to pass the info on to Barb.
Well guys have to get up early tomorrow My son Michael who is 17 is going to the New Jersey State Troopers Youth week in Seagirt on Monday and we have some shoping to do to get ready for the week. This is one of the many careers he thinks he is interested in. So I am closing for tonight it was great to hear from all of you. keep in touch. Let me know If I am invited to that unoffical reunion.
Ken Brown Says:
July 26, 2008 at 12:37 am eHey Everyone, I’m really enjoying all the memories being posted. They are great.
Skeeter, thanks for the update on Olga’s Diner, it’s been a real institution for so many years, it’ll be a sad day in South Jersey if indeed they are closed for good.
Johanna, the Explorers were active when we were in 11th and 12th, and I think, if my memory serves me, the major trips we took were to the golf course turned park in Burlington County; to Atsion Lake and Goshen Pond where we rented Tim Brill’s canoes – that trip was with the Edgewood High Explorers; to Ralph Stover State Park, where Paul threw Russ off the cliff and we canoed up the canal then back down the Delaware River; then the big Memorial Day trip to the Catskill’s in NY. Then there were a few smaller trips, that not everyone went on. Tony, Russ, myself, and Bruce Labs went one weekend with the Edgewood group to Ralph Stover in PA, for repelling down those cliffs, Tony and Russ repelled, I did not. Another time Tony and I went with Sue Kruger and Denise Smerdon, and Sue’s father’s Scout troop to a big jamboree camp at Cooper River. I remember Emma King’s father’s troop was also there. Russ, Tony and I also hiked the Batona Trail the summer between 11th and 12th, and in the fall of 12th Grade, Tony and I hiked the Batona again. Then in November, Tony, myself, Karl Hans, and two friends of Karl’s went back to the camp in the Catskills and we camped in the snow for three days – that was real fun, as we had about a foot and a half of snow on the ground. I also remember our attempts to raise money with bake sales at St Joe’s…. we did pretty good with those for a few Sundays.
Wasn’t Barb Maslanik’s younger sister named Ruthie?
Hey Paul, remember hanging out at your Uncle Wong’s picture framing shop on 44th and Westfield. That was a great place, we’d always stop there on our rides by from Burger King or Radio Shack. By the way what was Uncle Wong’s real name? You had an aunt and uncle on Saunder’s Street too didn’t you?
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 26, 2008 at 10:27 am e**********Olga’s Update*****************
Definitely not the Diner we all knew & loved.
Snips:
The sign, posted Thursday by the Burlington County Health Department, read, “Warning: Blanket Embargo” and began “Food and drink on these premises are suspected of being contaminated or adulterated and may be unfit for human consumption . . .”
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Olga’s owners John T. Stavros and Thomas J. Stavros, his son, owe the state at least $37,000 in back taxes, according to a state tax official. They also owe about $191,000 in outstanding property taxes to the local government, according to Evesham tax collectors.
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Kelly said he noticed declining business at Olga’s, with more people attracted to the 6-year-old Marlton Diner about a mile down Route 70.
“It used to be on summer weekends you couldn’t get in here,” he said. “Recently, they were lucky to get 30 to 40 people through here a day.”
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LINK:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080726/NEWS01/807260339&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Ken Brown Says:
July 26, 2008 at 11:00 am eTruly a sad situation at Olga’s, Skeeter. I remember stopping at the Route 70 Olga’s at 4am some mornings for breakfast, on our way to catch the Miss Barnegat Light fishing boat for a day of fishing.
Okay here is a memory about Olga’s… three or four of us wrestlers from Wilson, I’m thinking it was myself, Russ, Tommy Clarke, and maybe Pete Patouhas. Tom had met some girls from Maple Shade or Cherry Hill at the District Wrestling Tournament at Pennsauken, and we gave them a ride to Olga’s after the tournament. I recall we didn’t stay to eat, it was very late, but the girls needed to get there because they were being picked up there by their parents… maybe a case of them being at the tournament, when in fact they told their parents they would be someplace else. Now that I think about it, it must have been Pete Patouhas driving. I remember he and I were skipping school another time, he had just gotten his Datsun 240 Z, and we were driving out Maple Ave towards Cherry Hill, and we see these three Pennsauken girls hitchhiking. Turns out they were also skipping school and heading to the Mall. All three of them climbed into Pete’s little car. Pete and I were not headed to the Mall, I think we were headed to Ponzio’s restaurant where Pete worked, for some reason like he had to pick up a paycheck or something. Anyone else remember that night at Districts? It may have been Junior year or Senior year.
Ken Brown Says:
July 26, 2008 at 12:35 pm ehttp://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=BZ&Date=20080723&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=807230802&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1
Skeeter, sent me the above link to a photo gallery of old Camden pictures that ran in the Courier Post. Some are quite interesting. Thanks Skeeter!
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 26, 2008 at 9:26 pm eHello to everyone from the Gulf Coast of Florida!! We arrived yesterday afternoon and have enjoyed our trip thus far but house hunting is exhausting!!!!
Paul Skeens Says:
July 26, 2008 at 10:53 pm eJohanna, My mistake on the drinks. Must have been connfused. I CERTAINLY remember the “tweedy Bird” Russ gave you. You wore it around everywhere. It was a pretty cool pin. Do you still have an affinity for “Tweety?” I thought Russ found it in Rexy’s parking lot?
Also, I clearly rememeber Sandy’s accident mainly becasue SHE HIT MY DAD’S CAPRICE!!! LOL! She was with My cousin Bobby and turning right onto 36th from River Road and smashed into the drivers side! We quickly cleared it up and Sandy’s dad paid for the whole thing.
It was a sad situation with Maryellen, If you want to email me I can give you more details. Everyone else is doing well too. Eric is 27 now!
Our Gal Sal is rarely at the pizzashop anymore. She is around though. I see her all the time, her house is pretty close by. She is still very feisty. If you went to the pizza shop you were less than a minute from my house.
Hey Hope. How are you? If you are looking for bargains on the west coast check out Cape Coral. The market there has been really flat. They have waterfront lots (with beautiful, relatively new homes on them) with direct Gulf access….these were going for 1$ million a year or two ago and are now about $250K. There are nice building lots there that are going for $17-20K. These lots were selling for ten times that amount. The market is so bad with foreclosures though. My brother-in-law and I were looking at purchasing a small developement of about 16 homes that were started and the builder walked away from. We looked at the numbers and…IF THEY GAVE US the developement and we paid to finish them we could not sell them for what we put into it. Again…that is if they GAVE us the incomplete homes and lots. So this is the type of valuation they are faced with there. But it won’t stay like that for ever. But very scary for an investor at this point! Anyway, I’m seeing double. We came back from the shore this afternoon, went to a “Luau” with real roasted pigs, then went to a 40th birthday party and just got home a bit ago. These dang young whipper-snappers! Staying up all hours of the night! (’till 10 or 11) LOL Good night George, Oh and for the record, I NEVER dated Toni Lope!
Ken Brown Says:
July 27, 2008 at 1:09 am eHey Hope, down yonder. Happy house hunting, and stay safe. And if you have the opportunity, check out Sanibel Island, near Cape Coral that Paul referenced. You can find nice shells there.
And for the record I never dated Tony Lope either.
It’s late, I’ve been on Ancestry.com finding lost relatives. It’s easier than finding old classmates. Found out yesterday that my Mother’s father, who was an orphan as a child, and never knew his family, well I discovered that his mother, was the second of four wives his father had. Also discovered he had one brother (same mother and father) and four half siblings, from his father and his first wife. Interesting stuff as I also found the family that adopted him as a child. This was all in Massachusetts. Sister Laurie, we have cousins out there we always suspected but never knew. Wonder if they look like us and share the same family quirks…LOL
Paul Skeens Says:
July 27, 2008 at 12:38 pm eHey Skeeter,
Does the Name Jim McGuinness sound familiar to you? He used to have the nickname “Mugsy.” Or how about Jim or George Mason?
McGuinness lived somewhere near the Arlo Theater. Mason lived near or on Stewart Street.
Christina Doone WWHS 76 Says:
July 27, 2008 at 10:52 pm eGreat Camden pics, mostly from before I was born (’57), but thanks for the link and history lesson. Funny how many of my memories are in black and white.
Hey Hope, I’ll call you end of week and let you know if I make it to the open house on Thursday night in Crystal River. It’s a long way to go and I’ve got lots of work trying to clear up. So we’ll see.
I’ll call you from office Monday or Tuesday and see where you are in the state, just in case you get a little closer to me. Are you heading south to Naples?
Chris
Johanna Says:
July 28, 2008 at 3:17 pm eHello Everyone,
Paul I will be in touch.
Hey Hope apparently you are relocating to Florida. Is this retirement or Business? I lived in Naples, Florida for 8 years my three children were born there. I intend to go back some day. I wish you lots of luck with your relocation. Maybe we will see each other in Florida. Pauls right Cape Coral is better priced so is Punta Gorda. Good Luck.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 30, 2008 at 8:56 am ePaul Skeens,
Sorry but those names do not ring any bells.
I lived on E.State st. (near Stewart st.) in the late 50’s…and I am 66 years old. Most people posting here are a lot younger.
Ken was kind enough to expand this site to cover the 50’s when I started posting & I sure do appreciate that.
Those guys may have been the next generation.
Lived in Ablet Villige for a couple years before joining the Army in 1961.
I emailed those names to my younger sister,waiting to hear if she knew them.
Ken Brown Says:
July 30, 2008 at 11:33 am eHey Johanna, I read in one of your earlier posts that you ran into Sandy Orme in a mall in Florida years ago… was she living in Florida? Was wondering if she is still in the South Jersey area or if she too relocated.
Christina, that’s funny about having Black and White memories from childhood…. not just the photos, but also TV shows… a lot of what I remember from childhood TV watching is in B&W also, even big events like the moon landing. Did you and Hope ever connect up down there? Sounds like you both have hectic schedules.
Hey Hope, how is the house hunting going? Any potential retirement places yet? Have you found any favorite areas to concentrate your search?
Paul, where have I heard the “Mugsy” name before… besides Mugsy Malone I mean? Was he a Camden cop with your father?
Ken Brown Says:
July 30, 2008 at 11:38 am eWELCOME Pat Antonelli. We’re glad you found the site. I enjoyed reading the memories you shared on the Davis Memories, and Davis Teacher pages. You mentioned knowing the DeFranciscos, Terry does visit the site and posts.
Paul S Says:
July 30, 2008 at 5:08 pm eSkeeter they might actually be a bit older than you.
How about Eddie Maguire? Does that name ring a bell? He went to Notre Dame. He might be a year or two older than you.
christina doone wwhs 76 Says:
July 30, 2008 at 5:42 pm eHi Ken,
I just arranged a place to stay in Port Charlotte on Saturday night, a friend of mine relocated there from the east coast of Florida a few years ago. So I’ll call Hope tonight or tomorrow to see where they are going to be on Saturday or Sunday. I’ll let you know!
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 30, 2008 at 6:17 pm ePaul S.,
Sorry,that name is not familiar
I hung around with a very close knit group.
John Porter,Bruce Marks,Joe McCool,Dave Nicholson & Jesse Wilbourne.
We were together all the time.
Only people I knew on Stewart st were A guy named Aikens,Charlie Ryan & a very pretty girl named Toni (Antionette, I think) Pomponi (sp).
Now on Little Cooper st…Dot Nelson,Kay Smith,and a kid named Joe,but his last name escapes me right now.
On E. State St…Pat Tuttle,younger than me)her older sister Joan,and older brother Bill.
John Porter’s step sister Pearl Stinger.
On High or Howell ,not sure which…one with the junk yard…Mildred Hibbs.
On 21st ,then Berwick…Jimmy Quick & his younger sister Elaine.
On Marlton Pk….Phil Batchelor,Richie Haubois, and Gerri Mannino.
Now some I got together with occasionally,and others were classmates at Cramer & Dudley.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 30, 2008 at 9:37 pm ePaul S.,
Just heard from my sister & she did not know anyone you mentioned in yor first post.
Ken Brown Says:
July 30, 2008 at 11:55 pm ehttp://news.aol.com/article/stray-cat-built-like-a-quarterback-found/109335
Hey sister Laurie, check out the above article, I think they found one of your stray cats from childhood roaming around South Jersey… LOL
Laurie Freeman Says:
July 31, 2008 at 1:02 am eKen, that cat looks like it would take several packs of dye! lol
Ken Brown Says:
July 31, 2008 at 11:03 am eLaurie, yes that cat would surely have been your largest canvas to work on. The rest of that stray cat story came out today, seems, his owner, an elderly lady, was losing her home to foreclosure, and so she had to let the cat go as she could not afford to feed it anymore. Maybe you should adopt it Laurie.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
July 31, 2008 at 11:57 am eStories of the Neighborhood…now closed.
I noticed a couple of weeks ago that just about every posting on every section had been spammed with everything from Hurricane info,to jewelry ads to free porn links.
I emailed the Rutgers webmaster & he said he would fix it ,when he got back,he was out of town.
Probably had to delete all the postings,it was that bad.
I guess he really got fed up.
One jerk killed it for the rest of us.
That section is now closed
Ken Brown Says:
July 31, 2008 at 3:35 pm eSkeeter, I’ve noticed the spam on Stories of the Neighborhood for some time now. I think I even mentioned that when this site first opened, in the notes above. The spam first appeared there probably over a year ago. It’s a shame really. Part of the problem is that Rutger’s started the site with good intent, but I don’t think they made any effort to monitor the site or even check up on it once it was up and running. That to me does a disservice to the Camden community, they should have handled the site more responsibly. Maybe those who use to post there will find their way to this site… you won’t find spam here, we have built in protections for that. You would think a university could do the same.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
July 31, 2008 at 11:09 pm eHey everyone,
Back to NJ tomorrow-boooo!!!! Florida has been great-we’ve been in Tampa, Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, St Pete,Sarasota, and so on. Did we find our dream retirement home? Well, yes, but it’s not in our dream retirement location. I think it’s going to be back to the drawing board, unfortunately. Thanks for all of the Naples/Cape Coral suggestions but my hub really doesn’t want to go any further south than Sarasota. It was just the right mix of culture, beach, sense of community, etc. – now if we only found the perfect house we could afford.
I’ll write more when I get back.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 1, 2008 at 8:22 am eKen.
Yes the Stories site was spammed at least 3 times that I know of ,but never as bad as this time…thats why I emailed Rutgers.
Usually they just posted spam,but this time they not only did that,they entered other peoples postings on almost every posting on every section & deleted pottions ,then replaced what they deleted with links to porn etc.,right in the middle of someone elses post!
Not sure how they managed to do that,but they did.
Ken Brown Says:
August 1, 2008 at 11:35 am eHope have a safe trip home to Jersey.
Skeeter, it’s just as well that they pulled the site then. The sad thing about all that is… it was probably a Rutger’s student doing the hacking and spamming. And now all those wonderful stories that were shared on that site by many, are lost for good. Rest assured that won’t happen here. WordPress is a quality host site, they really keep it free of spam and hackers here.
Paul S Says:
August 1, 2008 at 2:14 pm eKen
The lady who turned the “fat-cat” loose was named Oklatner. didn’t we go to school with someone named Oklatner?
Skeeter,
Thanks for checkling with your sister! They were a couple of East Camden guys. I thought you, or someone you know might know of them.
Johanna,
Like Ken said was Sandy living in Florida, or just visiting. I think her mom and dad were going to retire down there?
PAT ANTONELLI Says:
August 1, 2008 at 4:25 pm eKEN, GREAT JOB WITH THE SITE. IT REALLY BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES. I LEARNED SOME NEW INFORMATION ABOUT CAMDEN WHICH WAS BEFORE MY TIME. MY FAMILY LIVED ON ROWE STREET NEXT TO THE DEFRANCISO’S, DOWN THE STREET FROM THE VINCENTS AND D’ANDREA’S AND ACROSS FROM THE MELLEBYS (BACK OF THEIR HOUSE) IT WAS A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
I HAVE READ MANY OF THE MESSAGES AND LAUGH AS IT BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES OF MY YOUTH. I RECOGNIZE SOME OF THE NAMES BUT NOT ALL.
I RAN INTO MISS MARTIN BECKER YEARS AGO AND SHE GRACIOUSLY GAVE ME ONE OF THE YEARBOOKS FROM MY CLASS AT DAVIS. WHAT A GREAT PERSON SHE IS!
I DID NOT KNOW THAT NICK RAPANOTTI WAS LINDA PALUMBO’S COUSIN. IT IS A SMALL WORLD. I WAS FRIENDLY WITH LINDA IN SCHOOL. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYONE ELSE’S NAME FROM MY AGE GROUP ON THE SITE OR PICTURES FROM MY YOUTH. I LOST ALL MY PICTURES FROM A FIRE WHEN OUR FAMILY MOVED TO BLACWOOD. IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES OF THE LATER YEARS PLEASE POST THEM. I WAS BORN 1960 AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME OF THE EARLY YEARS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT FLATTERING.
HI TERRY DIFRANCISO. ONE FOND MEMORY OF YOUR DAD WAS HIS BAKED GOODS. SPECIFICALLY, I CAN RECALL DOUGH TWISTED WITH SUGAR AND CINAMMON WHAT A TREAT. IF I CLOSE MY EYES I CAN STILL PICTURE IT AND TASTE IT.
I REMEMBER PENNY CANDY AT ORLOW’S STORE ESPECIALLY THE RED FISH. MY FAMILY BOUGHT ORLOW’S AND RAN IT FOR A FEW YEARS. MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED IN THE HOUSE PART AND WAS ROBBED A FEW TIMES. I REMEMBER ONCE WHEN I WAS THERE. WE SLEPT RIGHT THROUGH IT AND SHE HAD A GUN UNDER THE BED. THANK GOD THEY NEVER FOUND IT OR HARMED US. THE HOUSE PART WAS ENORMOUS AND QUITE DECEIVING FROM THE OUTSIDE.
I RETURNED TO CAMDEN ABOUT 5-7 YEARS AGO BY MYSELF (WHAT A MISTAKE) I GOT TO THE END OF ROWE STREET AND KIDS SURROUNDED MY CAR AT THE END OF THE BLOCK NEAR ORLOW’S STORE. I THINK THEY WERE TRYING TO SELL ME DRUGS. I HAD TO GUN THE CAR AND GET OUT OF THERE. IT IS SO SAD THE CONDITION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD – WEEDS REAL HIGH, BROKEN WINDOWS, BORDER UPS, ETC.
I ENJOY THE SITE AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL KEEP GROWING.
TERRY DEFRANCISO SAY HI TO MARYANN FOR ME. I RAN INTO HER NEAR WOODBURY AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT YEARS AGO BUT MISPLACED HER INFORMATION. I READ YOUR SONS ARE INTO HOCKEY. THAT IS FANTASTIC. THEY GOT YOUR GENES.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
August 1, 2008 at 10:31 pm eHello to all,
Ken and Paul Sandy was just in Florida visiting. I was there looking for my future home at the time. I think I heard that one of her parents had gotten very sick but I dont know the outcome of that. Before I got married we both worked in City Hall but she did not stay there very long. Paul were we both in her wedding? I know I was at least asked to be in it. sadly I can’t recall if I was or not.
Hey I was trying to think of the name of another sandwich shop from Camden do you guys remember Bush and Mary’s they had 2 or 3 locations not sure if they were all at the same time but the two that I remember were located one on westfield ave between church and what ever the street was before dudley st (I think it was 32nd st) and the 2nd was located on market street near the post office a block or so from city hall. Somebody told me that Mario’s steak house closed as a steak house and sold live chickens did any one else know this????
I read the name Melleby in Pat’s comments was’t he the Chief of Police in Camden for a while. I thought he lived over near 36th and Federal Sts.
Wow do you guys remember the riots in Camden, Someone earlier posted about the whistles blowing there was a curfew in the City for many years. I think it was brought on because of the riots. I remember you could be on your front steps but you could not be walking the streets. It was summer time only 10:00 for under a certain age and 11:00 PM for above that age but I dont remember the age.
I also read about the stories in the neighborhoods I was so disappointed when I last went on that site but that is how I found this site.
In case I did not say it yet Thanks Ken for the wonderful job. well as always it is wonderful rebuilding good old East Camden.
Ken Brown Says:
August 2, 2008 at 1:13 am eHey Everyone, late night here, just got in from taking Claire to Borders for the midnight release party of Breaking Dawn, the latest in a series she reads. The place was packed, but she had preordered the books and we were number 25 in line.
Pat Antonelli – I remember many of the names you have mentioned. What year did you graduate from Davis School? I think the area of 32nd and High and what was once Westfield Acres is now a lot safer than when you went back a few years ago Pat, much of it has been rebuilt into Baldwin’s Run.
Paul the Oklatners were Ken and David, and I think there were a few other siblings. They lived up around your neighborhood I think, maybe on 37th or 38th.
Johanna, I remember the curfew… it was 10pm on weeknights and 11pm or maybe 12pm on weekends. I remember my Dad worked the 2pm to 10pm shift for many years at Hollingsheds, and my Mom would tell us, get in by curfew, which to us meant, get home before my dad did.
Paul I remember riding my bike home from your house a few times, and I would just hit the corner of 32nd as the whistles blew for curfew.
Johanna, there was no sandwich shop on the corner of 32nd (where I lived), but I do believe there was a sandwich shop at one time across from the tennis courts at Dudley Grange on Westfield, and next to the Stockton Liquor Store, or maybe Stockton Liquors was once a sandwich shop. On the Corner of 32nd was an Esso Gas Station for years, and then it was converted into a Cumberland Farms Store. There is a picture of Stockton Liquors in one of the past trivia quizes.
So Mario’s is selling live chickens now… amazing! I do remember the store down around 25th and Federal that always had live ducks in their window, and I believe turkeys around Thanksgiving. It was a meat and poultry shop, anyone remember it’s name?
I know Sandy and Paul were in our wedding – Lorrie and I, along with Marge Bellangee and Karles Jones. Our 30th Anniversay was earlier this week – the 29th! I should scan and post a picture of our wedding party.
Paul I have not forgotten about the 6-2 Class picture, I will get that scanned this weekend and post it.
Laurie Freeman Says:
August 2, 2008 at 2:46 am eKen, glad to hear you were a good parent and went to Border’s with Claire. I too, had to wait in line with Aimee. We also pre ordered the book but unfortunately I had to work tonight, so we did not get there till 11:45 and was about #200 in line, the line went fast and we were out of there by about 12:45, what we won’t do for our children!
Ken Brown Says:
August 2, 2008 at 9:41 am eLaurie, Lorrie and Olivia scored tickets to go see the American Idol concert tonight at Atlantic City Convention Hall – just them two are going with one of Lorrie’s co-workers and her daughter.
Claire has not yet gone to bed, she stayed up last night to read Breaking Dawn and is still reading it this morning, I think she’s nearly done!
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 2, 2008 at 12:12 pm eKen,
There was a meat store called Thal’s ,I think it was at 25th & Federal.
We bought our meats there in the late 50’s…but no slaughtering went on there at that time.
Maybe in the 60’s or 70’s after it changed hands. Its Hispanic owned now.
It was on the same side as Kotlikoffs.
On the opposte side of Federal,I recall a poultry shop in the 70’s that had live foul in the window.
Ken Brown Says:
August 2, 2008 at 2:15 pm eSkeeter the poultry shop across Federal from Kotlikoff’s and Woolworths is the one I am thinking of, with the live fowl in the window.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 2, 2008 at 6:55 pm eOOPS , thats right fowl….not foul…LOL
My G.E.D. is showing… hahaha!
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
August 2, 2008 at 7:55 pm eKen, Nice job standing in line for the book been there done that for my daughter. She was into Harry Potter now she is old enough to stand in line for herself. One of the nicer things about kids growing up LOL. any way the sandwich shop I am talking about was on the same as the park but a block or two closer to ST. Joes. It ws there for a couple of years but I think it moved down near the postoffice near City Hall after that. I dont know where it was located before that. I am trying to recall what year they were in East Camden. I think it was around the same time that The Borregini family (they had 3or 4 Girls) owned the little store right next to the corner of Church and Westfield the side across church ST from St. Joes. Does anyone remember this besides me? I hope I did not dream this up. My sister Marcia keeps asking me if we grew up in the same house because I remember things she does not and vise versa. Oh well Hey what about you Paul that was not far from Messicks flowers and you worked there do you remember Bush and Mary’s?
Ken Brown Says:
August 2, 2008 at 9:26 pm eJohanna, was it Morrison’s Meat Market? There is an ad, no picture, on Phil Cohen’s Camden Site under the Westfield Ave page, and Morrison’s was located at 2936 Westfield, same side as St. Joe’s near 29th Street.
Skeeter, was Morrison’s on Westfield when you were a kid?
Claire just finished her book… I don’t think she has slept much since last night.
Olivia and Lorrie are at the American Idol concert tonight, should be a good time for them.
Paul S Says:
August 3, 2008 at 7:49 am eJohanna,
No, you are not crazy, I do remember “Bush & Mary’s” I just don’t remember where they were. And I definately remember “Borregine’s,” it used to go by another neme too, that one escapes me right now. Wait, was it called Sandy’s or something?
I used to grab lunch there while working for Messicks, which I have to tell you was the best job in the world. The Messick family were great people. There was just a tribute to Mrs. Messick in the newspaper a couple of months ago. They had a fantastic business there!
Johanna,
When you make contact with Russ, tell him I said hello! Maybe we all should travel to Tampa to have a “RETURN OF THE TWEEDIE BIRD PIN” ceremony!!!! We could do the mini-reunion there too. Russ and his wife Rose, and Christina would not have to travel too far. LOL
Kenny,
I remember those curfew whistles too. I was down the shore yesterday and read the inquirer, there was an article about a guy riding his bike to philly to work for the last 20 years his name……Bill Gugel. He was a Davisite/Wilsonian also right Ken? He was way ahead of his time, if he only knew what “Google” would mean in the future! LOL
Pat Antonelli
Do you have a brother Leonard? He was friends or somehow related to my friend Anthony DiAmore when we were in Davis School
.
Ken Brown Says:
August 3, 2008 at 11:35 am eHey Paul, I certainly remember Billy Gugel, Russ no doubt remembers him also, as he was on the wrestling team with us at Wilson. In fact Billy and I wrestled the same weight – 115 pounds, when I was a Soph and he was a Junior. When he left the team that year I moved up to the 115 Varsity spot. He was a decent kid. I remember when he was a Senior he was in a very bad accident on New Years Eve, and was in the hospital recovering for some time, he missed most of the second half of that year.If my memory serves me, I also believe he lost a family member in that accident. I saw Billy once after I had graduated from Wilson, it was during that brief time between me leaving Stockton and going off to Coast Guard boot camp. I was out jogging early one morning, over near Dudley Grange park, it must have been January or February of ‘78, and who rides by on a bike- Billy Gugel! Now that I think about this, I may have been the one on the bike, and Billy was jogging. Anyway we met up. He stopped and we chatted for a bit. That was the last time I saw him. I think Billy lived down around Dudley or 30th and Westfield, a few houses in from the corner, not too far from Dave Nevius.
Ken Brown Says:
August 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm eDoes anyone remember Gary or Joe Fioretti? They lived on 34th Street, down towards Lemuel Ave. I read a Courier Post obituary for Joe, dated July 30th, he was 56 years old, and was living in Florida. Gary is listed as a surviving brother, and their father Nicandro was also listed as surviving.
Gary was on the Wrestling team, a really nice kid. I think he use to go duck hunting with Wayne Lawyer down along the river. I think Gary graduated around ‘75, his brother Joe a few years earlier.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 3, 2008 at 9:04 pm eKen,
I lived on Rosedale Ave. & also on the corner of 29th & Westfield directly across from St. Joes School…only stores I remember on St Joes side going towards Rosedale were I think a bakery,a Florist (Messicks ?) &
if I am not mistaken a luncheonette called Carr’s Corner.
Now perhaps Fred Vesper or Marty Sklar know others,but those are all I remember.
Freddy Vesper, WWHS/67 Says:
August 4, 2008 at 8:14 pm eKen,
The younger Fioretti was a friend of my younger brother Dennis.
Skeeter,
I can not remember positively but I think there was a barber shop in the same block as Messick”s.
Paul,
I use to work for Messick also in 1966 and 1967.
Ken Brown Says:
We look forward to more posts Dennis.
August 5, 2008 at 9:51 am eWelcome to Dennis Wilson – Davis alum and Wilson Class of ‘68. Dennis thanks for the email. I’ve enjoyed reading your many memories on the various pages here. Everyone check out Dennis’ posts on the Davis and Wilson Memories pages, Mr. Tweed page, Fast Food page, Mr. Shaw page, and Veteran’s page, and a number of other places
Ken Brown Says:
August 5, 2008 at 9:55 am eWelcome to Pat Smarrito – Wilson Class of ‘76. Pat it’s great to see you here. I know you’ll enjoy the many Camden memories that are being shared here, as I recall you were quite the history buff when it came to the great city we grew up in. How are you doing? Stop back and share some memories.
jim lang Says:
August 6, 2008 at 8:07 pm ei knew jack messick, was in the same class as neil, at st.joes, later coached ken in basketball. at st. joes.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 6, 2008 at 8:32 pm eFrancisconi,
I have heard that name several times on this site & I am almost positive I went to Davis with a guy named Francisconi,but can’t recall his first name.
The one I hear you talk about has got to be a son of the one I knew,or a younger relative.
Jerry,or Tony keeps tugging at my memory for some reason.
Last I saw him ,I believe ,was in the 70’s…he was a barber at a shop at the Cherry Hill Mall.
Ring any bells with any of you?
Ken Brown Says:
August 6, 2008 at 10:26 pm eI remember the barber shop in the Mall, as I recall it had about five or six chairs and barbers. I did not get my hair cut there, so I didn’t know any of the barbers, but perhaps someone does remember if the Francisconi person did work there.
Paul S Says:
August 7, 2008 at 10:19 am eHey Freddy, I never knew you worked for Messick’s. For me it was a great job. I had just started driving and was out on the road, unsupervised (quite risky on their part), traveling all over south jersey. But it was a lot of fun and I learned my way around very quickly.
How is the fishing at the shore? We are just a couple of blocks from you down there. We were down for a few days and came home yesterday. Back down on Friday night. I heard the flounder are on the small side but are running pretty well.
Ken Brown Says:
August 8, 2008 at 6:09 pm eE-A-G-L-E-S…. pre-season kicks off in about an hour… should be a good season… Westbrook signed (3 years, 21 Million… he’s happy) and McNabb is looking good. Some great new additions to the team too!
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
August 8, 2008 at 9:46 pm eDo you any of you guys remember the twins that went to WWHS with you. I believe their last name was dubinak or something like that. Did they graduate in 76. Do you remember Barb Maslanik twrilling the fire baton at the games? These are just some things that came to my mind when I was thinking about old times. Ken where are those wedding pictures? talk to you later. Tell Lori I said hello.
Ken Brown Says:
August 8, 2008 at 11:25 pm eJohanna, I remember Barb twirling the fire batons… didn’t her sister Ruthie also twirl? I remember two twin girls who carried the banner for the baton twirlers – I think they were in the Class of ‘75, I’ll have to check the yearbooks. I’m behind on scanning pictures… will have to get around to them soon
Paul S Says:
August 9, 2008 at 6:34 am eI think you are referring to the Cavanaugh Twins. Anna Mary and Mary Anna. They, or one of them were in a couple of my classes, But they were a year ahead of us.
Ken Brown Says:
August 9, 2008 at 9:36 am ePaul, How many sets of twins were there? I was thinking of the Baker Twins- Debbie and Linda, Class of 74, carried the banner for the Color Guard. Yet the Cavanaugh name also sounds familiar .
Hope (Benson) Says:
August 9, 2008 at 1:44 pm eThere’s a lot to catch up on but I’m running around these days like a chicken without a head getting my younger daughter ready for her freshman year of college. I’d like to say I’m glad to be home from Florida but……………..that would be a huge lie!
I think we had a Bush and Mary’s near me on Marlton Pike. It was on the same block as Famous Delicatessen. Across the street from Bush and Mary’s was another luncheonette called the J and L. Most of you aren’t from that side of town so you might not remember.
I thought I’d pass along some info about a tribute to Mr. Gottwald (Klaus) that’s taking place tomorrow. Organized by his girlfriend, The Klaus Memorial Bike Ride is being held at Parvin State Park at 8am tomorrow morning. Klaus was an avid cyclist and has many, many friends who will come out to pay tribute to him. There will be two routes, 25 miles and 50 miles led at various paces. I’ve only been on my bike three times during the last two seasons but am planning to go out to show my support. If anyone is interested in more information, you can email me at hpmalin@verizon.net.
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
August 9, 2008 at 9:24 pm ePaul and Ken, The Kavanaugh twins lived across the street from me on 28th st and they were a couple of years ahead of us in school The twins I am referring to lived somewhere around 21st st. I think one was Barbara they were very athletic. I dont know where the name dubinak comes from but that is what I thought their last name was. I think Barb Maslanik was friendy with them.
Ken Brown Says:
August 9, 2008 at 9:56 pm eJohanna, there was a Barb Dubinik at Wilson, Class of 75, I do not know if she had a twin sister. She was on the Wilsonian newspaper staff, and her picture is on the Wilsonian Staff page listed on the menu. See if that is who you are remembering.
Hope, good luck on the Mr. Gottwald memorial ride tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. Sounds like a fitting tribute to a man who loved biking, as much as he did teaching math.
Where is everyone, watching the Olympics?
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 12, 2008 at 8:27 am eEnd of an era for Merchantville landmark.
I went to school with Bob Hanna in E. Camden,Cramer Jr. HighI think,I believe he lived on 27th between Federal & Marlton Pike.
Lost track of him from 1961, but found him again in the 80’s when I went into his store one day & he was behind the meat counter…LOL
He is well known & respected in this area & his store will be missed.
Haven’t seen him much since I developed Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1998,don’t get around too much anymore.
Read the CP Article:
Philadelphia Fruit Co.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080812/NEWS01/808120367&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Ken Brown Says:
August 12, 2008 at 8:49 am eThanks for the link Skeeter… I remember the Philly Fruit Store in Merchantville, from when I was a kid… Merchantville was often a destination for our bike rides, or our walks along the railroad tracks. There use to be a lot of interesting shops there. It’s a sad commentary on the economy of small towns and the crush of the retail giants, that Bob Hanna has no alternative but to go out of business. Interesting that the store was painted orange and black to honor his Wilson days!
Ken Brown Says:
August 14, 2008 at 10:30 am eHey George, great talking to you the other day on the phone, and I’m glad you are back online and weeding through all your mail and will be rejoining us soon. We’ve missed you!
Paul S Says:
August 14, 2008 at 12:38 pm eHey George,
Welcome back! Hope you had a great trip to Cherry Hill News. LOL!
Let me know when you get settled in with everything.
Ken Brown Says:
George there are enough hockey magazines to go around.
August 14, 2008 at 12:51 pm eGeorge rode his bike to Cherry Hill News without us? The nerve
Paul S Says:
August 14, 2008 at 6:08 pm eLast week, the hockey magazine displays at Cherry Hill news were conspicuously barren.
I also noticed that 5/6ths of my last name is missing too!
Maybe I’ll start just using a single moniker like Cher or Madonna or (help me with a GUYS name) fill in the blank…………
S Says:
August 14, 2008 at 6:09 pm eHey…..I like it! “S” Says
Ken Brown Says:
August 15, 2008 at 10:18 am eYeah Paul, and Mr T too….LOL.
Anyone catch the last quarter of the Eagles preseason game against Carolina (Nick I hope you’re still an Eagles fan…LOL). Great way to come back and wrap up a game by the rookies and backups. Looks like the Eagles have some great new talent this year… lets hope McNabb and company stay healthy.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 15, 2008 at 5:49 pm eput a fork in the eaglets, they’re done…..lol
Ken Brown Says:
August 16, 2008 at 11:01 am eWelcome Joe Kuczykowski, we’re glad you found the site and are enjoying the memories here.
Hey Harry…what are you saying… the Eagles are not going to fly this season???
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 16, 2008 at 12:34 pm egave up on the Eagle’s org. in 1971. they let the fans down too many times…..i guess i haven’t been wrong since then, if one is judging the team based on super bowl rings…..i still like the Phillies and Flyers and Sixers, even though the combined championships are zero since the 1983 Sixers….Phillies could have used Brad Lidge back in the 1993 world series.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 16, 2008 at 2:33 pm eThe Eagles & McNabb under Andy Reid remind me a lot of Fran Tarkenton & The Vikings,or Jim Kelly & the Bills.
Just seem to choke at seasons end.
This…maybe next year garbage is getting old.
But I am a fan & still keep hoping.
Those little 3 yard passes down the field that result in a long drive with 3 or 0 points is killing us.
George Gumbrell Says:
August 17, 2008 at 1:10 am eHey youse Guys, Its great to be on-line again. I MISSED YOU TOO!
Paul, I have two cases of hockey magazines, do you want one.
Ken, I had to leave my bike in your backyard, I hope thats ok, I’ll pick it up when I come down.
Harry, all I can say is — E – A – G – L – E – S !!!!!!
terry defrancisco Says:
August 17, 2008 at 1:21 am ePatti Antonelli!!!! How are you? It is so good to see your post. Maryann told me that she ran into you in a supermarket in Woodbury. I cannot believe the memory you posted about the fried dough. I had completely forgotten about that. Thanks for bringing back such a fond memory. I have so many fond memories of your family and our great neighborhood. It was truely a magical place to grow up in. And having your family as our next door neighbors was so much fun. So many great memories!! Night swimming in your pool is one of my fondest. Not to mention your mom and my mom always talking back and forth across the lot at the kitchen window. I could go on and on. Hope to see you post again. Take care.
Nick Rapanotti Says:
August 17, 2008 at 3:27 am eHi Johanna. The twins you are spaking about were Donna & Debbie Robey. I think they lived around 28th street. I dont remember the cross street. They were real good friends with Terry Defrancisco.
HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE! I have been away for a while. Just personal issues. All is better. Is anything in the works for a reunion? I may be coming up to NJ soon to visit a very special friend. I weill let you all know when.
Hey Hope! Good luck house hunting. I always wanted to move to Florida. I like it too mjuch in N.C.! LOL
Hello Paul Skeens. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Nick Rapanotti Says:
August 17, 2008 at 3:28 am eHello Pat Antoinelli – We neer really hung out, but I remember you form all the times on Rowe Street when we all usesd to hang out on Terry’s steps. Remember m,y sister Barbara Rapanotti and MAryann trying to sing? It sounded like 2 mules in heat!!! LOL!
Nick Rapanotti Says:
August 17, 2008 at 3:31 am ePardon my typing. I am typing in the dark without my glasses
Paul Skeens Says:
August 17, 2008 at 3:31 pm eHey Nick,
How are you? How is your family. Haven’t seen you since “Richies Getaway” remember? Everything is great here, family is all well. Hope all is well with you and yours!
Ken Brown Says:
August 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm eNick what did we tell you about typing in the dark without your glasses. Geez! Hey great to see you back here… though if I were you I’d hide after calling Barb and MaryAnn singing mules.
George welcome back to the site… I sold your bike on eBay! George the Eagles play the NE Pats next week the 22nd, Claire has tried to convince me we need to drive to Foxboro for the game… I’m tempted! She’s a diehard Pats fan, though I’d probably get run out of Boston if I showed up with my Eagles jersey.
Harry, if not the Eagles then who?
Nick Rapanotti Says:
August 17, 2008 at 10:19 pm eHey Paul! Things are rocky, but okay. Yeah, I remember that night. A little fuzzy, but it was cool! LOL! Still married to that gorgeous hunk of woman!!?? (he he he)
Hey Ken. If you ever heard the 2 of them singing together, you would buy stock in ear plugs!!
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 17, 2008 at 11:22 pm ehey ken, “how ’bout them COWBOYS!”
George Gumbrell Says:
August 18, 2008 at 1:16 am eHey Ken, I hope you got a good amount for the bike! Go to the game if you can, you would have a great time. I went to a Red Sox game when they played the Yankees, and I am a Yankees fan, I had no problems at all. Gun shot wounds heal faster then you think!
Hey Nick, It sounds like things may be down for you, I am sorry if they are, I will certainly put you in my prayers, and hope things improve. Hey, you may be down in NC, but we still care about you!
Hey Harry, What terrible thing happened to you in your childhood to cause that? What can we do to help turn you from the dark side?
I know Mr. T, but who is Mr. S. Its not that kid from thirty something street, or could it be?
George Gumbrell Says:
August 18, 2008 at 1:41 am eHey Laurie, I am friends with the hockey coaches at the University of Vermont, and we were talking the other day, and I brought you up. The School mascot is the Catamount, the School colors are green and gold. With your famous East Camden skills, do you think you can dye a mountain lion green and gold for them?
Hey to my friend Ken Barr in Ohio. But since moving to our new house, I have had Cincinnati chili 6 ways 5 times! I am not putting the blame on you, but now I have to go to Chili Anonymous!
George Gumbrell Says:
August 18, 2008 at 2:03 am eAnd Ken Barr, I can’t leave out the coneys!
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 18, 2008 at 8:54 am ewell George, i guess the answer to your question is that i chose a team dedicated to winning, as witnessed by the handfull of rings and several championship banners over the years….not to smack down the Eagles too much, but their trophy case is still pretty much collecting dust…lol it must be rough for you though, living in Red Sox territory and being a Yankee fan… the Rays seem to have had the Yanks # the last few years and would get stomped on by other teams, they must have made some adjustments this season, judging by the A.L. standings….. i think the Yanks lost their lucky charm when Torre went to L.A.
Ken Brown Says:
August 18, 2008 at 11:12 am eHarry go have tea with my sister Laurie in Texas, she lives amongst Cowboy fans, even sells Cowboy jerseys for a living (she runs a large sporting goods store), lives in a house full of diehard Cowboy fans, YET, she’s still an Eagles fan! She will convert you back…LOL
George you made Chili and did not invite me up? I’m afraid I’m going to have to tell Gino’s where you hid all their ashtrays, ketchup bottles, and salt and pepper shakers. Or was that the horseradish dispensers at Roy Rogers?
Ken Brown Says:
August 18, 2008 at 11:15 am eGeorge if you can hold it down, my sister can dye it. A mountain lion might be what she needs to see if she still has the knack, as she has been dyeing mostly armadillos and her own kids for the past twenty years.
Ken Brown Says:
August 18, 2008 at 12:28 pm eHey Everyone, At Skeeter Moy’s suggestion I have added a list of all recent comments to the site, and the page they can be found on. I will update this list every two days or so, and it can be found on the page menu to the right…. at the bottom… “ZZZZ…List of Recent Comments.”
This will make searching the site for new messages, mainly those that are not on this front page, easier. So when you check in you do not have to go through all the pages to find new posts, just check out the List of Recent Comments page and you will be able to see who has posted something new and where.
Ken Brown Says:
August 18, 2008 at 12:48 pm eAlso, we are currently at 38,482 hits on this site! We had one attempted SPAM post last week, but it was caught by the WordPress Spam detector and eliminated, and the email address and IP of the Spammer was recorded. Nice to know the Spam blocker works. That was the first time we’ve had an issue with Spam. The host site is really diligent about preventing it.
Ken Brown Says:
August 18, 2008 at 3:13 pm eI just added class pictures for Davis… 6-1,6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5, and 6-6 (1969-70)… so Paul, Hope, Patrick, many others, check those out. George you were absent in the 6-4 picture…playing hooky huh?
I also came across the obituary for Mr. Shaw in one on my yearbooks, and I posted that on a new page also.
remember to click on the photos and the obit to enlarge them. Also if anyone wants any other pictures scanned and posted let me know. I’ve been negilgent with this over the Summer, but the scanner is warmed up so send in your requests
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 18, 2008 at 8:19 pm ehey ken, how about 1971.72 grade 8-2, the only year i attended Davis. i don’t think your sister could handle another cowboy fan, sounds like she has enough of those araound…..too late to convert me now.
Laurie Freeman Says:
August 19, 2008 at 1:38 am eKen, George, and Harry
Okay, first George, A mountain lion huh? I’m sure my boys could hold it down while I got it dyed, or better yet I could feed it some real chili, that is Texas Chile, not Ohio chile. We use real chili peppers here and it is the official state dish. I’d put our chile up against any others, as a matter of fact I’d probably put my husband’s chile up against the best.
Harry, shame on you! I don’t care how many Cowboy fans live in my house I am still an Eagles fan. By the way, one of my kids actually has a “How bout those Cowboys” t-shirt. I’ll send it to you, what’s your bid?Your need to check out the new cowboy stadium they are building in Arlington, really nice. check out the cowboys website.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 19, 2008 at 9:04 am eLaurie, i have no shame in being a Cowboy fan, as previously stated….that’s a good kid wearing that shirt with pride….lol hopefully with the addition of pac man, the Cowboys will be able to give the Eaglets the Texas Longhorn treatment…..lol and stay away from those imported Mexican hot peppers, sounds like they have some very negative side effects…..Lone Star will rise again.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 19, 2008 at 12:36 pm enot sure where i was for the 8-2 class picture, i have a perfect attendance award for that year…..also, not shown should have been mike foster, not dave.
leppaluoto Says:
August 19, 2008 at 2:15 pm eHarry did you spend the entire school year at Davis or did you come in during the year?
There are now class photos for the entire Davis 8th Grade Class of 72 posted. Check them out.
I will put up the photos for the Davis Class of 71 and 70 also, as I get them scanned.
Ken Brown Says:
August 19, 2008 at 8:49 pm eHEY EVERYONE… I just uploaded a bunch of new class photos… check the page menu, there are now Davis 8th Grade photos for every class from the years 1970, 1971, and 1972; for my sister Laurie there are also some 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade pictures from 1971 and 1972. Also check out the new Mr. Tweed page – his retirement notice from 1972, and Miss Ryan’s retirement from 1971. I also added a memorial page for Cornelius Taylor, Davis student who died in 1970… the 1971 yearbook was dedicated to him, and many of us knew him. I found Neils obituary while going through the yearbooks to scan pictures.
REMEMBER to click on the photos to enlarge them!
Any other requests let me know, as I am on a roll with the scanning. More pictures to come in the coming days.
leppaluoto Says:
August 20, 2008 at 12:51 pm eHey Johanna and Laurie, I added a Camden Catholic HS page for “youse guys” that went there.
Johanna, Laurie might know some of the CCHS kids you knew, she went to the school the Fall after you graduated. And you both were from East Camden, so you probably knew some of the same kids who rode the bus (they only sent one bus into Camden didn’t they??? The CCHS Ghetto Express??? LOL).
I also added a Camden High page and a Vo-Tech page as some Davis kids did go to those high schools.
Paul Skeens Says:
August 20, 2008 at 2:36 pm eHey Ken,
So Laurie was one of those Camden Catholic Snoots! I remember after the riots in 9th grade, my parents dragged me out to Camden Catholic to talk to Father Hart (the guidance counselor) trying to talk me into going there. Then we went to Bishop Eustace for the same thing. But I was stubborn (see also: STUPID) Ironically many, many years later Fr. Hart baptized my children!
George, Tell Ken for the 6-4 picture you were playing HOCKEY not hookie
George Gumbrell Says:
August 20, 2008 at 4:32 pm eHey Paul, Thats how Ken pronounces Hockey!
George Gumbrell Says:
August 20, 2008 at 4:38 pm eHey Ken Barr, did you read what Laurie said about chili. It sounds like a cook-off warming up in the distance. Cincinnati or Texas chili?
Ken Brown Says:
August 20, 2008 at 6:17 pm eHey George, I was going to say isn’t HOOKY Canuck for Hockey… eh???
I should warn you all…my sister, eventhough she did graduate from Camden Catholic, and eventhough she has that thing with cats… she can really do up a pot of chili. Ditto for chicken fried steak and catfish! Errrr Laurie that is catfish you serve right???? It’s not just cat?
Patsy Maggiulli Says:
August 20, 2008 at 6:56 pm eAnyone who graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1958 is having their 50th class reunion. At the Shannon Country House in Atco NJ on Nov. 15th.
The reunoin committee’s phone # is 410 235 4046. So if you know anyone out there who graduated from Wilson then. Let them know so they came get in touch with the committee. Thanks. I’m going.
Ken Brown Says:
August 20, 2008 at 7:45 pm eHey Cousin Patsy…how are you? Thanks for the reunion info. I was born in 58, can I go? LOL Hope that you and the family are doing well. I owe you an email… I’ve been searching ancestry.com (finally got a membership), still searching for some O’Brien clues, I did find a few interesting things I will send you.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
August 21, 2008 at 8:06 am eHey, all, just checkin’ in! It’s been a busy few days since I’m getting ready to send my baby off to her freshman year of college later this morning! For those of you who have college yet to look forward to-be forewarned – these kids have a ton of stuff and their rooms will only fit a fraction of it.
Ken Brown Says:
August 21, 2008 at 11:11 am eHey Hope… certainly a big day for your daughter Ali, though I’m sure it will be one with mixed emotions for you… with your youngest going off to college. Thanks for the forewarning… I knew there was some reason I bought a truck during a gas crisis…LOL I was thinking back to my own dorm room when I first went to Stockton out of Wilson… back then all the dorms there were four person apartments – though personal space was still limited. I must have been a minimalist in those days as I carried most of my possession in my gym bag as I went back and forth by bus on Mondays and Fridays. Have you paid for college textbooks yet? I guess you have with Jess… that is truly a shock to the system of those of us who went to college in the 70’s. I remember my mom giving me a blank check for my textbooks… I imagine doing that today would wipe out the checking account
Patsy Maggiulli (O’Brien) Says:
We’re all doing good. Seems summer just flew by. Haven’t done much ancestery searching. Love to see what you found. My Mom is still doing her thing. BUt, she is slowing down a bit.
August 21, 2008 at 7:11 pm eHey Cousin Ken,
You were born in 58? I feel old.
Hows all your gang? Our oldest granddaughter goes off to Rown College soon. Boy, kids have a habit of growing up to fast. Take care Ken.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
August 21, 2008 at 8:12 pm eCollege textbooks are outrageous!!! We usually plan for about 600 bucks per semester (per kid!) for books. Both my kids are science majors so their chem/physics/bio books are always a fortune, not to mention the accompanying lab manuals, etc, etc (there is always a lot of etc, it seems). Even when you buy them used, they seem to be a fortune, and a lot of the time, the professors require a brand new version anyway. You can order them online at a number of discount textbook places as long as you have the ISBN number. We haven’t done that yet (in four years) because I don’t feel like the possible hassles some people have experienced, i.e books don’t get shipped or they’re not in the condition you bargained for. Things were much, much simpler when I was in college – although registration (add/drop) was always horrendous. Now everything is done online so kids don’t even have to leave their rooms.
Ali’s room was smaller than I could have imagined but she and her roommate seemed okay with it. I think (I know!) they were happy to see us go. It’s amazing that we were able to fit all of her stuff in the space allotted. Ken, your truck will come in, oh so handy….
Jess, unfortunately, is in DisneyWorld this week with her boyfriend and is having a miserable time because of the weather. It’s poured since they got there Monday night and hasn’t let up. Lots of things are closed as a result of the bad weather and she wants to come home.
Johanna Says:
August 22, 2008 at 8:03 am ehttp://www.dvrbs.com/camden-streets/CamdenNJ-Streets-HowellStreet.htm
I was looking something up in google and I came across this site. It is all about Howell St. and who lived there and things that happened all the way back to the 20’s. I figured someone might be interested in seeing. Have a good one Everyone.
Johanna Says:
August 22, 2008 at 8:16 am eHey that web-site is all of Camden not just Howell St. Check it out. Skeeter I thought of you when I first started reading it.
http://www.dvrbs.com/camden-streets/CamdenNJ-Streets.htm
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
August 22, 2008 at 10:18 am eJohanna,
Yes that is a HUGE web site run by Phil Cohen.
There is a link to it at the right side of this page under Bogroll,listed as “Phil Cohens Camden History Site”
I suggest everyone check it out. First time I went there >I satay for several hours & still did not see everything.
Ken Brown Says:
August 22, 2008 at 10:44 am eYes, Phil Cohen’s site is great, he has even visited our site here, and has kindly placed links to our Davis/Wilson site on his own site. Like this site Phil is always adding new stuff. Many people have found our site by following the links on Phil’s site. He is a great guy and has done an amazing job keeping Camden’s memories and history alive.
Ken Barr Says:
August 23, 2008 at 8:46 am eWell Ms. Laurie Freeman pleasure to see your note here on the site. It saddens me that you put Texas chili and Cincinnati chili in the same sentence….they are not even in the same league let alone that they should be in the same sentence, LOL. Cincinnati chili clearly is far superior to anything you may have tasted. Texas is well known for a lot of good things coming out of there (did someone say George W. Bush?) like good wholesome char-broiled steaks and I am sure a host of others, but sorry NOT chili. George you are right it sounds like a cook off to me, and I gladly accept the challenge, because there is no challenge (sounds like a line from Rocky 3 that I shamelessly stole…. anyway) GAME ON !!! Now George it only seems fair that you be the head judge in this competition. Clearly a man with expert knowledge and a hard to please set of taste buds like yours would be the man for the job. I am sure Laurie would not object, after all who better to trust then a Camden boy living in Vermont eating chili in the first place. George as you may remember I never sweat the details, so will you set the challenge up and tell me when and where and I will be there. Please allow 6 weeks notice as I need to import special Jalapeno peppers for the meal, LOL. Take care all, and keep me posted
Ken Brown Says:
August 23, 2008 at 10:34 am eHey George, I see you’ve gotten yourself right in the middle of a chili smackdown, I imagine you will be receiving tubs of chili via overnight express from both Texas and Cincinnati. Not to worry, you can store the leftovers in all those empty Ben and Jerry’s ice cream cartons you Vermonters like to recycle. I will say this, I’ve had my sister’s Texas chili and you will certainly need some Ben and Jerry’s to cool down after eating it. And in all fairness Ken Barr, I have also sampled Cincy style chili (spent four days there back in the early 90’s) and I must admit, it is quite good, different from Texas chile, but non the less pretty good chili. Of course I have yet to have your chili, and we all know how East Camden folks like to doctor things up. Anyway, I think George was going to the Maine Coast this weekend, so he’s enjoying lobster, lobster bisque and lobster salad po boys, and probably won’t be able to handle chile – Texas or Cincy, anytime soon. So yes a six week prep time is in order. LOL
Ken Brown Says:
August 23, 2008 at 10:40 am eChristina Doone, Russ McDaniel, and Tom Anastasiou how are you guys doing? We have followed the news reports about the storms this week, and we hope you all came through that okay. Quite a drenching of rain for some parts of your state. Hope all is well, and that you stayed safe and dry.
Laurie Freeman (Brown) Says:
August 25, 2008 at 1:06 am eMr. Ken Barr, I was curious about “Cincinnati Chili” so I googled it, seems like it’s more of a sauce for spaghetti??? How could a sauce possibly compete with a main course meal?? Texas chili is served by itself as a meal, usually accompanied with home made piping hot cornmeal bread. George did you realize this, or maybe it’s just you have never had real Texas Chili. As for importing chili peppers, no need here in Texas since they are easily grown here. Some one had mentioned the imported chili’s and their negative side effects (Harry) but I don’t believe there were many cases here in Texas since most of the peppers are home grown here. As a matter of fact I work with a hispanic man that grows about 10 different varieties and gladly shares with all. So George after the weather cools down and my husband makes his first batch of chili for Cowboy Sundays (simmered all day in no other but a cast iron pot) I’ll pack some up in a Blue Bell Icecream carton and send it off. Oh yeah, there’s another Texas is Best argument, Blue Bell vs. Ben and Jerry. Don’t worry I go for Ben and Jerrys Cherry Garcia every time.
Ken Brown Says:
August 25, 2008 at 10:10 am eLaurie… And I thought you were a Turkey Hill Ice Cream fan. Remember Dad’s freezer… he had like eight different containers of Turkey Hill at all times to suit any ice cream craving.
Ken Barr, are you passing off spaghetti sauce for chili???
Ken Barr Says:
August 25, 2008 at 10:19 am eOK Ken that’s a low blow, LOL I thought you knew me better then that, LOL oh my goodness no never would I dare ruin the reputation of good chili like that. Ms. Laurie thank you for the quick response to the posting. I appreciate the Texas way of chili and I guess I should have been more clear on this chili issue, LOL. You see I really am speaking of my chili made here in cincinnati, LOL not cincinnati chili as yes its more like a sauce for topping spaghetti and it is a might tasty. As for the chili I make it to stands alone as a meal and in fact is served up with cornbread also, is there any other way to have good chili? I am pleased to know that Texas or Texans know how to do up chili right as well. I still think a little state to state competition would be in order, so I to will ship you a batch George and you can report to the site here your findings, LOL. In fairness to chili lovers across the country I will list here my recipe for success in chili making anyway, LOL.
1 lb. Ground chuck
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 large onion (valdalia sweets preferred)
1 stalk finely chopped celery
1 can whole tomatoes (plum tomatoes preferred)
2 cans crushed tomatoes
8 oz. Tomato juice
1 can red kidney beans (rinse and drain)
Hot Sauce to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Cuman Powder to taste (go light here, a little goes a long way)
Chili Powder to taste
Red Hot Chili Peppers to taste
Ken’s Special Mix ( I cant tell you everything)
Cornbread – Follow “Jiffy” directions but add ½ cup sugar for sweet cornbread
Eat hearty and eat well, no other way to spend your life but with good food, good friends, and fun times………. how memories are created, God only knows the amount of memories we all have of our days and Davis and WWHS. Stay well all and may God continue to bless you and your families.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
August 25, 2008 at 11:46 am ehey laurie, glad to hear the peppers are safe in your locale…..i’m not sure if i would i would implode, or explode after eating a combination of chile then ice cream….. i’ll have to try that combo some day, but not before a long drive. lol. el bano este numero uno en su casa.
Ken Brown Says:
August 25, 2008 at 12:05 pm eI just picked some hot peppers in my yard, and some grape tomatoes…about the only thing that grew this Summer, the yard is too shaded.
Ken Barr your recipe sounds good and do-able, will have to give it a go one of these EAGLES Sundays! Can I replace Ken’s Special Mix for…well Ken’s (my own) Special Mix? Must be a Ken thing, we all have special mixes! Hahaha!
I think we all ought to send George Christmas care packages… chili, Taylor Pork Roll, soft pretzels, cheesesteaks, Drink-A-Toast, Panzarottis, Yum-Yum, and artichokes… he’s way up there in the Green Mountains and missing this stuff!
Ken Brown Says:
August 25, 2008 at 12:06 pm eHarry, Mr. Webster will be happy to know you have retained some of your Spanish from Wilson… that was Spanish right? LOL
Laurie Freeman (Brown) Says:
August 25, 2008 at 12:24 pm eKen Barr, Shame you calling Jiffy mix home made cornbread!. And canned beans in the chili? If we put beans in the chili, it’s always from a pot cf home cooked pinto beans. The recipe sounds good except for the kidney beans, you need to try it with the pintos. I’ll see if my husband can give a ingredient list and somewhat of a recipe for his chili, though I never think it is exactly the same.
Ken Brown Says:
August 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm eYeah sometimes Laurie finds her kids shoes in the chili…LOL Or the family cat…LOL.
Ken Barr Says:
August 25, 2008 at 5:35 pm eoh my not the cat
Tom Anastasiou Says:
August 25, 2008 at 5:54 pm eI don’t want to hijack what has become a Food Network thread, but I feel compelled to answer your question about our recent “storm”. I can’t speak for Christina or Russ, but I “weathered” the storm just fine. For those of you who have ever been to Florida in the summertime, you’ll understand what I’m about to say; Fay was no different than any other “summer shower”. It just lasted a little longer. Now Gustav, on the other hand, might be trouble. We’re watching that guy.
Ken Brown Says:
August 26, 2008 at 10:57 am eTom, glad you guys came through Faye okay…I have not heard about Gustav yet. They tend to only report on the hurricanes and tropical storms here in Jersey if they skip by Florida and look like they are heading up the Eastern Seaboard.
Tom Anastasiou Says:
August 26, 2008 at 12:09 pm eI guess it makes sense that the Jersey newspapers and TV stations wouldn’t report on a hurricane that’s hitting Haiti and threatening Cuba and Jamaica. Fortunately, the latest advisories show it passing to the south of us and going into the Gulf of Mexico. I hope that they’re correct in that prediction.
Laurie Freeman Says:
August 27, 2008 at 1:33 am eTom, Ahhh it shows it going into the Gulf of Mexico, that explains why the Texas News stations have reported on it.
Tom Anastasiou Says:
August 27, 2008 at 1:19 pm eWell I hope that it doesn’t come your way. Almost as much as I hope that it doesn’t come our way!
Ken Brown Says:
August 28, 2008 at 7:12 pm eDayle Long, Welcome to the site. We look forward to your posts.
Pat Smarrito Says:
August 29, 2008 at 6:25 pm eYou guys are all about the food, aren’t you. (and the Cowboys) Nice to read messages from all of you. Hope you are all doing well. I just got back from Vermont-wish I had tried to call you George, but I just wasnt that organized. Hard to keep up with this rapidly expanding site. Very nicely done!! If anyone does hear from Tony Lope, please tell him I say hello. Found out we’re distantly related. My best to you all. Pat S.
Ken Brown Says:
August 29, 2008 at 9:06 pm eHey Pat, nice to see you visiting the site again. We seem to get real busy here for a while, then it slows down. It’s always nice when people find us and check in. You never know who might show up, as people are finding us through various websites and search engines. We do average between 100 and 200 hits a day on the site.
I’ve tried to track down Tony Lope, and his brother Dominic, but no luck yet. I think he also has two adult children. It’s been nearly thirty years since I’ve seen him, though my Dad ran into him back in the late 80’s.
Pat are you doing genealogy research online?
Ken Brown Says:
August 31, 2008 at 12:37 pm eLeo Tarantini, thanks for visiting the site and sharing the updates on Tarantini’s Panzarottis. There are a number of other “panzarotti” memories shared here on some of the other pages… like the Wilson Memories page also.
Check out the “Panzarotti” page everyone for Leo’s comment.. Chris, Russ, and Tom, Tarantini’s is expanding into Florida!
Johanna (Fanelle) Shirk Says:
September 1, 2008 at 9:32 am eHello Everyone,
Just stopping in to say Happy Labor Day. I just can’t believe summer is almost over. where did it go. Now it is time to get into the routine of school, and sports and making sure everyone is doing home work. Not one of my favorite routines. (Mainly because winter is right around the corner) Oh well only 3 more years then everyone will be out of high school. Then Florida here I come again. Have a good one Johanna
Ken Brown Says:
September 1, 2008 at 5:09 pm eCharlie “Skeeter” Moy… when did you throw your hat into the Presidential campaign???? LOL…. Hey you got my vote, and probably everyone else here!
http://www.news3online.com/index.php?code=853n028wBo42H6bbQ3aq
Skeeter, you do approve this message right??? Hahah.
Tom Anastasiou Says:
September 2, 2008 at 7:51 pm eHey Johanna, down here in Florida, we never say that summer is almost over, because it never is. We have two seasons down here; summer and almost summer. Recently, my best friend from up there explained “swim clubs” to me. And community pools. What an odd concept. We all have swimming pools in our back yards and we use them about 360 days a year (5 days a year it goes below 70, so it’s too cold to go in the water).
Are you sure that you can wait 3 more years?
As Jackie Gleason used to say when I still lived up there and watched his show that was broadcast from down here….. “Come on down!”
Ken Brown Says:
September 3, 2008 at 8:23 am eHey Everyone, hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. Getting back into the Fall/school routine here – Olivia and Claire started back yesterday at Absegami HS, Issy goes back tomorrow.
Sad note with a reminder about the importance of playing safe even with Summer winding down, a 10 year old boy from Issy’s school fell off an eight foot slide at a Galloway Township playground (Imagination Station) yesterday and died of severe head trauma… and this was a playground designed within the last two years with an emphasis on safety. Be careful, and keep an eye on the kids these last few weeks of Summer.
Christina Doone WWHS 76 Says:
September 3, 2008 at 8:35 pm eHi Ken,
I was actually in NJ when Fay came through, so I missed her. But they are lining up out there, Hanna, Ike and Josphesine. It’s seems Ike might pose a threat to me and Tom, South Florida. We’ll see, keep our fingers crossed and pray it away.
Hi Hope,
Sorry I missed you both in FL and NJ, I was so glad to be there though for the Dianes. I got home safely and had some family in town last week, my brother and sis-in-law were visiting from Las Vegas, great to see them. And step mom and dad came down from Jax for a mini reunion for us all. Dad loves going to Vegas, so we will hopefully send him in January for his 80th!
Enjoy your fall eveyone, we have a few a couple more months of hurricane season…
Hi Tom,
I’m getting settled. We’ll try to touch base again, now that all my traveling is out of the way!
Take care all,
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
September 7, 2008 at 9:38 am eT.S. Hanna
Well,Pennsauken lucked out again. Its been very dry here & we needed rain..got a little water in the cellar,not much.Rain started moving in between 10 am & noon,but the really heavy constant rain went West & North of Philly .
Had two ,about half hour downpours ,from noon until about 5 pm.. Then it really got heavy around 7 pm,again ,but only one hour.My back yard flooded quickly,but was absorbed right after the rain quit.
Had it rained here like it did West & North,I would have been in a world of trouble. We are the lowest point in 3 directions in my neighborhood.
How about you guys ?
Oh…we also had a 3 hour tornado warning somewhere between Palmyra & Riverside,but it moved off to the west into Bucks County,Pa..
Skeeter
Ken Brown Says:
September 7, 2008 at 10:59 am eHey Skeeter, Hannah never materialized here at the Shore like it was predicted, we had a lot of rain, some heavy downpours at time, and some gusting wind, but nothing like they reported in PA.
It’s beautiful out down here today… was out early this morning to a VFW flea market, and a township wide yard sale that were both cancelled yesterday, and the weather is great, the ground was not even swampy like I thought it might be, everything dried out overnight.
Ken Brown Says:
September 10, 2008 at 9:22 am eWelcome Charles Wheeler – Wilson Class of 68. Charles there are a number of people from your years at Wilson here. Are you related to Bob Wheeler from the Class of 76?
Hey where is everyone? This place has been quiet the last week. Hope everyone is doing well.
Laurie Freeman Says:
September 10, 2008 at 11:38 pm eJust got back from a seminar in Houston, luckily we beat the evacuations of the whole Texas coast getting ready for Ike. Looks like it’s goig to hit somewhere between Galveston and Corpus Christi as a pretty wicked Hurricane. We had fun, got a bunch of free Nike, Under Armour, and Houston Astro stuff, even got to see the Astro’s beat the Pirates last nite. Good food and Margaritas in Houston!
Laurie Freeman Says:
September 10, 2008 at 11:45 pm eKen, I’ll be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday a few hours early. Happy Birthday Bro, how much over the hill are you now?>>>>
Ken Brown Says:
September 11, 2008 at 8:54 am eLaurie, sounds like you had a good time in Houston. Freebies are always great! Looks like you will at least get rain from Ike in Ft Worth.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, I’m not over the hill yet, I’m merely at the half way point of life, the way I see it, I’ve got at least 50 more good years ahead of me…LOL
Paul Skeens Says:
September 11, 2008 at 12:43 pm eKenny, If it is your birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you have a great day!
Ken Brown Says:
September 11, 2008 at 7:11 pm eThanks Paul, yes it’s my birthday… the 50th, I finally caught up to youse guys…LOL Even got my AARP card in the mail. Lorrie’s birthday is in 17 days, Issy’s was last Friday, busy month for birthdays here.
Harry Loeffler Says:
September 17, 2008 at 1:19 pm elooking for eaglets fans who talk the talk, but can’t walk the walk….waiting for replies
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
September 18, 2008 at 7:36 pm eWhen you score 37 points in a football game,you should be the winner.
Our defense let us down. Their game plan sucked ,thats not the norm.
I don’t know why we could not get to Romo or pick off a pass.
When McNabb walked onto the field ,I turned to my Son & said “Somethings wrong,he doesn’t look right,he’s nervous”.
After they started scoring points ,I thought he shook it off,but with the game on the line,he choked and commited two mental errors that cost us the game.
But if our defense had done its job,especialy on T.O. ,it would have turned out differently.
Harry Loeffler Says:
September 19, 2008 at 11:50 am ethe Cowboys gave the eaglets 7 points on Romo’s ice cube in the endzone, and the refs gave the eaglets 7 points on the pass interference call when the receiver had a handful of the defenders’s jersey….that’s 14 points from 37= 24. McNabb is used to choking chunky soup late in the game….on the last drive, a normal qb would have thrown the ball away when the receivers were well defended, McNabb in his cocky attitude had to feel the wrath of Ware.
Ken Brown Says:
September 20, 2008 at 7:04 pm eDoes anyone know how the WWHS football team is doing these days? Back in the mid-70’s they had mostly winning seasons. I know they went to the State Group championship in ‘76, and were a solid team most of those years from 1970 through the Mike Rozier years at the end of the 70’s. Through the years I was at Wilson… 72-76, we had three great QBs in Carl Hoffman, then Stacy Johnson, then Earl Adams… with great teams to back them up.
jim lang Says:
September 22, 2008 at 7:07 am eken, they are 0-2, losing to burlington twp. 28-14, on saturday.9-20. mistakes were there downfall in there game on sat. losing fumble in end zone. according to paper. jim.
Ken Brown Says:
September 22, 2008 at 8:46 pm eJim thanks for the update on WWHS football… guess this is not a year they will dominate.
Welcome Michele Roscoe Hanlon (daughter of Cheryl Brown – WWHS Class of 1965). Michele nice to see you visiting the site, you probably have as many memories of East Camden and 32nd Street as Laurie and I do! Just remember Laurie and I were your favorite aunt and uncle…LOL.
Welcome MaryAnn Carrubba (Mucci) from the WWHS Class of 1970. Nice to see you are enjoying the site and posting some great memories.
jim lang Says:
September 30, 2008 at 6:53 am eken, wilson defeated northern burlington-26-14., on sat, sept,28. outlook may not be as bleek as we thought, they are 1-2 but losses were to undefeated teams. according to phila. inquirer they are vastly improved. under first year coach, chris crowley.
Ken Brown Says:
October 2, 2008 at 12:27 pm eThanks Jim, nice to know that they are back in the ballgame. No doubt a rebuilding year for WWHS.
Hey where has everyone been? Traffic around here has trickled to a slow crawl.
jim lang Says:
October 6, 2008 at 6:44 am ehi, ken wilson football now 2-2 after upset of unbeaten florence in ot. 14-10. record now 2-2.
Ken Brown Says:
October 6, 2008 at 12:08 pm eWow Jim, sounds like they got their game back… great that they beat an unbeaten team too. They are doing better than the Eagles!
Ken Barr Says:
October 14, 2008 at 8:26 am eHi Ken and Jim so glad to see the updates on WWHS football. Just the talk of it brings back a lot of great memories and yes the quarterbacks for Wilson were pretty good. Although I love Earl Adams and he was a strong player I think Carl Hoffman was clearly the best QB at the time. I have been on vacation Ken spent some time away in Myrtle Beach, sometimes you just need to get away, anyway I have been out of touch here. There was chat here awhile back about Tony Lope and at the risk of repeating information, I believe he is living in Medford and owns his own business for Heating and Air Conditioning and has for the last 15 years. I will be in Mt. Holly over the Thanksgiving break and we plan to hook-up. Anyone interested in contacting him send me your information and I will pass it on. Send to kenbarrbat@aol.com Ok Ken as always keep up the good work man I really enjoy the site sorry I don’t contribute like I should but maybe I will get better at this computer stuff,LOL.
Ken Barr Says:
October 14, 2008 at 8:36 am eHey Harry I agree Mcnab is one of the most cocky players in the QB slot of all NFL. One day this will catch up with him and he will fall and fall hard he shall. Although I am a big Chicago Bears fan as living there for many years during the Mike Ditka era I am forced to route for my home team Cincinnati Bengals 0-6 what a shame, However, I will always remain a Philly fan from baseball to football and hockey of course, LOL. Anyway liked your comment about choking on chucky soup you got McNab’s number for sure.
Christina Doone WWHS 76 Says:
October 14, 2008 at 9:10 am eHi everyone -
wow it is quiet, I’ve been busy on the phone with the madness in the market, hopefully it will begin to stabilize and get back on track.
I’m wiped, will need a vacation soon. hope you are all enjoying cooler weather, we should start to cool down in another month or so (S. Fla).
I hope to get north a little and see some fall colors. will let you know.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 14, 2008 at 12:24 pm ehello all, i’d never consider myself a business guru, but nothing seems safe in this economic time. back in the 80’s, the mba know-it-alls suggested putting money into iras and one could retire early w/tons of loot. i did, and currently i am down 18%. then, in the 90’s stock was the way to go according to the experts….since the early 00’s, i am currently down around 60% total cost average with the few stocks i loaded up on back then…..even money markets aren’t that great of an option since the interest rate is at a paltry amount…..the billions of dollars that the banks lost? and are being bailed out by the feds didn’t just disappear. this market seems to be driven by manipulation and fear. i could have done better over the years by putting money as the cliche’ goes “into the mattress.” and can anyone explain why the price of the barrel is @ around $80 a barrel (about one half of it’s peak), yet the price af gas is not half? of what it was at the peak? not to sound like andy rooney, but isn’t that gouging? i’m now not accepting any advice about money from any business “experts.” lol anyway, Ken Barr, glad you got away for awhile, nothing like stress relief. guess the Cowboys will be w/o Romo for a few weeks, they’ll survive…….let’s hope Hamels brings his A game to the Dodgers on thursday….see ya….
Ken Brown Says:
October 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm eHey everyone, nice to see some new comments, and glad to hear everyone is doing well.
Fall is definitely in the air here in Jersey, though it has been fairly warm through most of it.
Been busy monitoring the economy and the campaigns, will be glad when it’s all done with on November 4th.
Ken Barr, glad you had a nice trip to South Carolina. And definitely let Tony Lope know that a bunch of us are out here at this site. I’ll send you my contact info and you can pass it onto him. Thanks!
Harry where have you been, I have not seen you around AOL lately, or maybe it was me that has been AWOL from AOL… LOL. I realized my screenname has been blocked, and I’m not sure how long it had been that way. Hey what is with Romo and his broken pinkie? A real QB would just tape it and get back in the huddle!
Christine, I was thinking this is probably a stressful time for you, considering the business you are in. I hope things settle down with the bailout, the market seems to be recovering some the last two days.
The Eagles seem to be pulling out of their slump. Great game against the 49′ers, though I admit, I turned it off briefly at half time, thinking they were blowing it like in previous weeks. Glad I turned it back on, as it was a great 4th Quarter. I read in this morning’s paper that the Eagles may get Tony Gonzales (TE) from the Chiefs – nine time Pro Bowl’er, but he’s getting old. Not sure what he can do for the Eagles. I think if we get Westbrook healthy, and Kevin Curtis back, they will be okay… if McNabb can stop choaking in the red zone! Akers seem to have adjusted his foot, and is now getting some FGs.
Anyone heard from George? I saw a ‘hollowed out pumpkin canoe race” on the news the other day from Burlington, VT, but did not recognize any of the contestants as George!
Ken Barr Says:
October 14, 2008 at 10:52 pm eKen I am beginning to wonder if George is just like the wind coming and going based on the earths rotation. Not a bad thing I suppose, the man is really busy, or he is like me as it takes for ever for me to complete anything, I have like 5 projects in the air at the time, and being on here surly keeps me from working on them, I love this site, LOL. Harry if the Phil’s bring this one home you will hear me come out of my chair from the mid west to the east coast, it truly has been some of the best ball playing I have had the pleasure of watching for some time, don’t forget I have the basement Reds to cheer for. Harry as far as the economy and the losses you have had to endure, my friend you aint alone, I would have to admit to about the same loss percentages as you are speaking and it just isn’t pretty. J.P. Morgan/Chase Bank handles my financial affairs and so far although the losses are there they seem to be staying out of trouble and acting strong in this weak market. “They” say it will take some time but it will rebound and I will gain back all of my losses and more. I say from their lips to God’s ears and back to me. Until then, “control what you can control” and leave the rest to a higher authority. When all else fails we can hit Ken Brown up for a loan.
Ken Barr Says:
October 16, 2008 at 10:29 pm eWell to Harry and all the tri-state out there in Jersey land, congrats on the Phillies win. Got to admit it was some fine ball playing, keep that pace and the “World Series” will be theirs. Go PHIL’S !!!!
Harry M.Loeffler Says:
October 17, 2008 at 4:34 pm ei think this Phil’s team is a bit better than the 93′ team, especially the closer….lol. yes, it was a pleasure watching the Mets collapse, and being able to smack talk the Mets and Yankees fans here in N.Y.C. there is a rivalry that the New Yorkers have between the yanks and mutts. I’ve heard fans actually root against each others’ n.y. teams. there’s also a Cubs fan who’s smacked talked the Phillies all season, and i had to explain to him that the Cubs curse is still in effect, he’s been very quiet since the Dodgers opened up an instant can of whoopass on the Cubs. anyway, here’s hoping the Phils can finish off either boston or T.B. since they couldn’t do it to Balt. in 83′ or Toronto in 93.’
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
October 18, 2008 at 9:23 am eJust sneaking in to say a quick hello to my old buddies…..busy, busy these days – work, family, etc. Remember-just because I haven’t written doesn’t mean that you’re not all in my thoughts. Be well.
Ken Barr Says:
October 23, 2008 at 9:13 am eWay to go Phillies Game 1 under their belts as they take a 1-0 lead in the 2008 world series. Great game, needed to see it to the end. They may have only won by 1 run but as I recall thats all it takes. Phil’s pitching was great and major contribution by Utley, hope they are paying him enough. Go Phillies !!!
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 23, 2008 at 11:25 am eyea Ken, the big money men Howard, Rollins, Burrell took the 0-for last night, and 9 left on base….they had at least 2 chances for at least sacrifice flies and didn’t come thru. not sure what Rollins was looking at, I saw him take 2 pitches right down broadway and struck out on high heat twice….maybe world series stress? good win though, the combo of Madson and Lidge may be the difference in this series….with the win last night, the home field advantage is erased, and Hamels will get another start with plenty of rest………see ya
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
October 23, 2008 at 4:45 pm eFred Kalt,a friend from Rosedale Ave ,in Camden,sent me this….Looks good!.
Fred lives in Texas now.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy
Skeeter,
Thought you would be interested in this: http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/sketrs/pc/200810/1/s.htm
Fred
Ken Brown Says:
October 23, 2008 at 7:07 pm eHey Skeeter, you are a man about town, first you run for President, now you have a restaurant chain!!!
Hey Hope, Ken Barr, and Harry, nice to see you’ve added some life to this quiet place. We need to get this place kicking again. Maybe if Skeeter gives us all a free lunch at his restaurant, we’ll get more traffic here… LOL
Laurie Freeman Says:
October 24, 2008 at 12:12 am eSkeeter, great to see you picked the great lone star state to sell your Skeeter burgers! lol
Everyone must be enjoying this nice fall weather, it finally is fall here in Texas, we were able to turn the air conditioning off for the first time this week since probably late March.
Hope, are you still planning your trip here next month? you should find the weather still nice, but then again they say if you wait a minute the weather here will change.
As for gas prices I believe our little town of Burleson Texas may be one of the lowest in the country, there is a little gas war going on and today 3 gas stations went to 2.04, I thought I was doing good yesterday at 2.14. They had the news stations parked at one of the stations all day long. In Arlington and Fort Worth the prices are right around 2.49.
Great to see the Phillies doing so well, the last time they won the world series is the year I graduated.
As for the world of football we just won’t talk about the cowboys today…….
Laurie
Ken Barr Says:
October 24, 2008 at 8:08 am eBrand new series folks with the series all tied up and heading to Philly, I have confidence there is still great potential for the Phil’s to be winners. Harry I got to tell you the only delight I had in this game was Howard getting on base in scoring position twice and being stranded. I delighted in it because I thought it was great that Howard could see how it feels to be left on base like that as he did it to so many himself. Not to pick on Howard as it is a team sport but a 4 spot clutch hitter the size of Greg Luzinski and a chance to tie it in the ninth and you ground out, Mr. Howard you are no Luzinski.
Here is a brief summary of the sports article this morning on AOL Sports.
Inept offense costs Phillies in Game 2
Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies couldn’t play small ball during the regular season, and they sure aren’t doing it in the World Series.Jimmy Rollins failed to get the ball out of the infield as the Phillies’ woes with runners on base worsened Thursday night in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay that evened the World Series. The Phil’s in these 2 games have stranded 22 runners. Forget clutch hits, with a runner on third and less than two outs. Designated hitter Greg Dobbs fanned twice and Jayson Werth did it once. The Phillies’ 0-for-19 skid with runners in scoring position to start the Series is the longest since the 1966 Dodgers went 0-for-22 for the entire four-game series against Baltimore. Howard, who led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs, hasn’t gone deep in 40 postseason at-bats. He had two hits off starter James Shields, but struck out against Price to leave two runners on in the seventh. With a chance to tie it with a homer in the ninth, Howard grounded out against Price to end the game. Pat Burrell, who bats fifth behind Howard, is 0-for-6 in the Series. Utley, who hit a two-run homer in the first inning Wednesday, was 0-for-4 in Game 2.
Its sad to see that the Phil’s have good talent they pay well for and yet they can’t get the job done. Well, its baseball anyway and there is a lot of “series” left, so go Phil’s take it to TB and show the American sports fans the true pride of Philadelphia isn’t Rocky but a Philly.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 24, 2008 at 12:51 pm eKen Barr, since we watched the same game, to put it ‘bluntly’, agreed to all of the above…..I’m worried about the next game with Moyer….can only hope the next Tampa pitcher is as bad or worse….lol Blanton seems to be doing better, then back to Hamels, should be interesting.
Bill Gugel Says:
October 24, 2008 at 5:07 pm eRemember me . Google Bill Gugel and see newspaper article.
Ken Barr Says:
October 24, 2008 at 9:53 pm eIn deed Harry I dont know enough about the TB pitching staff but you would think being the 3rd in the rotation he is not their number 1 or 2 pitcher so to speak, that is putting your best out first. Bottom line is Phil’s got to get the runners off the bags and across the plate. I agree with you it will be interesting for sure.
Ken Brown Says:
October 25, 2008 at 12:26 pm eHey Bill Gugel, I certainly remember you from Wilson and the wrestling team. Great to see you have found our site. Hope you are doing well. Stop in and chat with us!
Ken Brown Says:
October 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm ehttp://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20080802_Bike_commuters_having_a_two-wheel_revolution.html
Hey everyone, above is the article about Billy Gugel. Way to go Bill!
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 26, 2008 at 2:27 am ewhat an emotionally draining game….had just about everything you’d want in a game, good pitching, long ball, plenty of stategy, good calls, bad calls, fireworks, sell-out, weather finally cooperated, a win for the Phils, and up by 1……if i left anything out, add on, it’s lights out Lidge time for me….lol
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
October 26, 2008 at 9:07 am eHi Laurie,
I’ll be in Dallas next week (11/3 through 11/7). I’m really looking forward to getting away even though I’ll be in a training class most of the time. Anything special I should try to do when I’m there?
Ken Barr Says:
October 26, 2008 at 4:30 pm eHarry what can I say that you didnt cover. Howard came out of his shell with a long ball and some nice defence for a big guy especially, loved the backhand to his left. Bad call you betcha, no instant replay in these games, good, bad or indifferent the sad part was the official was in a great spot to make the call and blew it. I applaude the defensive set up of TB in the nineth, the little dribbler to the third base side mishit and all, it got the job done. A baseball fan got to see a little bit of everything, the way a world series should be played. If your a Phil’s fan you got to see your team play as a team and a display of a class act in your pitcher. He was a fan to a player to a winner how sweet is that.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 26, 2008 at 10:21 pm ehey Ken B,. am i seeing things, or did Joe Blanton just smack 1 out of the park in left….i jumped out of my recliner with joy lol. nice to see Howard knock 1 out to the opposite field, and Blanton is stealing the show with his arm and bat. standing O to Blanton for coming thru…..7 ks so far in this 1.
Ken Barr Says:
October 26, 2008 at 11:04 pm eHARRY I am with you bro I couldnt believe my eyes with Blanton HR Phil’s playing awesome my wife and my dog think I’m nuts screaming at the tube but oh well top of the 8th coming on
Ken Barr Says:
October 26, 2008 at 11:24 pm eOH MY GOSH Kiss it goodbye what a shot by Werth in the 8th, does it get any better then that a HR shot heard around the world, world series that is
Ken Barr Says:
October 26, 2008 at 11:25 pm eOH MY HOWARD IT’S OUT OF HERE 10-2 Phils
Ken Barr Says:
October 26, 2008 at 11:40 pm eHarry and fans way to go Phillies 10-2 win, how sweet it is. I felt Howard was going to come out of his World Series shell and his bat was singing here in game 4. Phillies hitting at all levels of the line up and how about that home run from Phillies pitcher Blanton, how good is that. Not to mention the shot from Werth and Howard in the 8th 2- 2 run home runs oh my there out of here. Game 5 is going to be the best yet of the series, TB wanting to take it back home for another game and Phillies not to be denied winning this thing in front of the best home team crowd in all of major league baseball. TB did not fall apart but the stats show their 3rd and 4th slot hitters bats were silenced by the Phil’s pitchers, starters and relief. The real truth appeared that the Phillies just came out on all 4 cylinders and a force to be reckoned with. The Phil’s got their MOJO working and the money shot will be popping the cork on the victory champagne.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 27, 2008 at 12:43 am eKen, the Phillies were firing on all eight cylinders tonight…..fox local news reported that tampa bay is 0-5 when the weather dips below 50 in playoff games, tomorrow will be below 50 and Hamels’s pitching will be crisp, the Phils bats will stay hot, and the Rays heart of the lineup will stay cold….the wife and dog may have to go for a long walk tomorrow evening as the mania of Red October continues…lol as a Phillies fan, these trips this deep into the W.S. don’t come often, so don’t hold back on the emotions……………see ya
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 27, 2008 at 12:58 am ehey Ken, p.s., go to philliesphever.com for some interesting articles such as moyer pitched despite a bad stomach virus, and maddon acccusing blanton of cheating because of the stain on the lid of the cap, which maddon thought was pine tar…lol he must of had a lot of pine tar on his bat too for the 1st picher since 74 to hit a ws hr……
Ken Barr Says:
October 27, 2008 at 9:43 am eOK Harry, I will check out the website, just the quotes you noted from Maddon throws me into disbelief that a grown man, a professional in the sport no less would even hint at cheating, obviously that pine tar was not only on Blanton’s cap and bat but also Rollins, Utley and Howards bats I guess. I guess it really shouldn’t surprise me as they grasp for reasons the series is 3-1 favor Phil’s, the Rays were out hussled, out played, out pitched and yes out coached, I almost shed a tear for them….. NOT !!! I got a kick out of your comment on wife and dog, I took the dog’s chain and put it on my wife’s desk, she said whats that doing here, I was polite and replied….your gonna need it tonight. Take care guy and enjoy the game tonight, Lord knows I will. You can take the boy out of hometown, but, well you know the rest. GO PHIL’S
Ken Barr Says:
October 27, 2008 at 9:19 pm eHARRY IF YOU ARE CHECKING IN HERE YOU KNOW WE SAW A GREAT 1ST INNING WHAT AWAY TO START THIS NIGHT OFF. I WOULD BE REAL INTERESTED TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON MVP I WILL CHECK BACK DURING 7TH INNING STRETCH
Ken Barr Says:
October 27, 2008 at 11:21 pm eWell Harry and fans perhaps the best thing all around would be that they pick the game back up on Wednesday. Both starting pitchers are done, let the bullpens finish it off under better conditions. Clearly to re-start the game and play to the wee hours of the morning is no way to play a world series game, especially one of this importance. I hope that MLB makes the right call to benefit everyone, players, networks and fans.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 28, 2008 at 11:48 am eKen B., if the local forecast is accurate, you are correct….the game will not resume until wednesday…..as far as a world seies mvp, if based on w.s. performance only, Victorino is at the top of the list as well as well as Hamels. looks like B. Selig is taking a lot of criticism for not allowing the game to be completed last night……
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
October 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm eJust my opinion,but I believe the Phillis should concentrate on getting on base & place hitting instead of trying to hit it out of the park each time at bat. Plus someone spend some time with Howard ,teach him to hit sliders & breaking balls!!!
Ruiz seems to be a star in the series…he is batting .500.
And my favorite,Victorino, seems to be able to hit to the open spot,wherever it is.
Ken Brown Says:
October 28, 2008 at 5:02 pm eLooks like the game is cancelled for tonight.
Hey Skeeter, good to see you posting again. How have you been feeling?
I should put up a new trivia quiz, we have not had a trivia game since July… way overdue! Speaking of trivia…where’s Freddy Vesper been? We can’t have a new trivia game without Freddy.
Hope, when you are in Texas next week, watch driving at night… the armadillos are all over the place. And if you do hit one, call my sister Laurie, she’ll make you a pot of chili out of the roadkill.
Ken Barr Says:
October 28, 2008 at 7:22 pm eHi Harry, I also was leaning towards Hamels steady as a rock each time out. I can’t discount Rollins, but he had 2 boots on defence last night alone, Utley a fan fav either way it will be interesting. Thanks Mr. Brown for the update as to game time, I guess the shows “House” and “Dancing With the Stars” will fill the evening, have to yeild to the ladies of the house tonight, fair is fair, LOL. Hey Charlie, I think I get your point there are a few long ball hitters in the line-up and they tend to look to the fence. The game can be a game of singles and such and I have seen that work as you have also I am sure. I do however, have to take my hat off to the team, they have been getting on base, “loaded” alot, just can’t bring them in, even when we just needed a long fly ball. It has all in all been a great series and it will be interesting how this plays out tomorrow night and look forward to everyone sharing a point of view here on this site. Harry I don’t think it will be a matter of will we jump out of our recliners or even when (Phil’s win for sure) but it might just be how high, LOL….. go Phil’s.
Fred LeDrew Says:
October 28, 2008 at 8:20 pm eI’m a long time baseball and Phillies fan and I never thought I would see a world series game being played in such conditions. THE GAME SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO START!
It seems to me that the commissioner B Selig’s priority is the “business” of baseball, not the “game” of baseball. This is the same guy that let steroids get out of hand. Time for a true supporter of the game to move into the commissioner’s chair!
GO PHILLIES!
Ken Barr Says:
October 28, 2008 at 11:01 pm eGood POV Fred, I agree, in some regard the game has turned into a business, not just baseball of course. Greed….. it will be the down fall in everything it touches.
Anonymous Says:
October 29, 2008 at 3:11 am eKen Brown
I am still here and read the messages frequently. I am just a little upset that Monday’s Phillies game was allowed to start in the bad weather. It reminds me of the game against the Dodgers in the 70’s for the penant, pouring rain but the networks did not want to disrupt their schedule.
Freddy Vesper Says:
October 29, 2008 at 3:13 am eAnonymous above is me, don’t know why my name was left out.
jim lang Says:
October 29, 2008 at 7:29 am efred remember it well, comm. chub feeny, sat in the pouring rain at the vet with a assistant holding an umbrella over his head, he was heard to say “rain what rain.”? tommy john beat steve carlton that night johns style was much better suited for the conditions he was a jamie moyer type pitcher while the slippery mound was a problem for a power pitcher like carlton. that was the day after “black friday” when mang. ozark for some reason did not replace greg luzinski in left with jerry martin, and he missed a ball hit to him that martin would have had. we lost and lost the next night. oh. well if we can win tonight it will wipe out a lot of heartache. by the way that was 1977 when the above happend. take care jim.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
October 29, 2008 at 5:36 pm eKen,
Had some very bad reactions to two different meds for rheumatoid arthritis.
So they took me off everything.
As a result it has now spread to other joints.
They did give me some pain relievers while when are searching for a “new drug”.
Like Huey Lewis…I wan’t a new drug” ASAP!
Ken,
Had some very bad reactions to two different meds for rheumatoid arthritis.
So they took me off everything.
As a result it has now spread to other joints.
They did give me some pain relievers while when are searching for a “new drug”.
Fred LeDrew
YEP…THE CAME SHOULD HAVE NEVER STARTED,THEY HAD ACCESS TO THE PREDICTIONS.
But didn’t they say ,both managers wanted to play & that it would finish no matter what?
I think the announcer said that at the start.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
October 29, 2008 at 5:39 pm eFreddy Vesper Says:
October 29, 2008 at 3:13 am
Anonymous above is me, don’t know why my name was left out.
**************************************
Fred, you have to remember to add youe email address as well as your name ,or you will be shown as Anonymous.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 29, 2008 at 10:09 pm elet the celebration begin for the 2008 Phightin Philadelphia Phillies……beautiful steamroll of Lidge and Ruiz by the big man Ryan Howard after the third out…………..sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Ken Barr Says:
October 29, 2008 at 10:38 pm eOH HARRY CONSIDER YOURSELF HIGH FIVED ON THIS ONE. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT AND YES HOWARDS TACKLE OF LIDGE AND RUIZ WAS PRICELESS, REMINDED ME OF A DAY ON THE WILSON GRIDIRON. HATS OFF TO THE TEAM, FANS AND COACHES ALL WERE PUMPED TONIGHT, YOU COULD FEEL WAY OUT HERE THAT WINNING WAS IN THE AIR AND THAT LOSING WAS NOT AN OPTION. GREAT FOR HAMELS FOR MVP I STARTED TO THINK YOU WERE CORRECT WITH VICTORINO ESPECIALLY AFTER HIS OFFENCE TONIGHT IN THE 7TH. THE ENTIRE TEAM PLAYED LIKE A TEAM THEY ARE A CLASS ACT AND 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, BOY DID I EVER THINK I WOULD BE SAYING THAT AGAIN. HIGH KODOS TO “LIDGE” 41 SEASON SAVES 7 NOW 8 POST SEASON SAVES HE IS CLEARLY THE TUG MAGRAW OF 2008. IT WAS NICE OF FOX TO LET US HEAR HARRY KALIS MAKE THE FINAL CALL ON THE RADIO, EVEN HE DESERVES A TIP OF THE HAT FOR HIS LONG TIME DECICATION TO THE TEAM. THANKS A BUNCH TO KEN BROWN FOR SETTING UP THIS SITE THAT ALLOWED SOME SCHOOL CHUMS TO LOG ON AND SHARE THE MOMENT. HARRY A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIEWS AND JUST MAKING THIS SERIES A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL SHARING WITH ANOTHER TRUE “FAN” ARE THE EAGLES NEXT? PHILLIES ARE THE CHAMPS LIKE YOU SAID HARRY SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!! SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET INDEED.
Harry M. Loeffler Says:
October 30, 2008 at 11:54 am eKen, high fives and thanks accepted and right back at ya…..we’ll have to savor this world series victory, as we all know how far and few come to Philly teams…..Hamels was a good choice for the mvp, considering his winning consistency….like i said in an earlier post, Lidge and Madson would would be a difference in this series drive, unlike the 93 bullpen. Romero also came thru when needed. sounds like the parade will be on friday, i’ll have to watch a replay, since duty calls at work…lol enjoy
Fred LeDrew Says:
October 31, 2008 at 11:49 am eMy vote for the play of the series was Chase Utley’s fake to first base and throw home getting the tying run out at the plate. Utley ALWAYS has his head in the game.
YES!!!!!!!THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE THE 2008 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!
Freddy Vesper Says:
November 1, 2008 at 3:03 am eI agree, the play of the series was by Chase Utley. Not taking anything from Cole Hammel but I think the MVP should have gone to Victorino.
Ken Barr Says:
November 1, 2008 at 8:19 am eI Have been thinking about the same thing Freddy V. after Harry mentioned his thoughts on the subject I started to look closer at the contribution from “VIC” and he sure had some stand outs. You wonder sometimes whether, fan popularity and during the season the guy with the most “INK” is added to his play in the series giving the MVP accordingly. For me the unsung hero was “Lidge” his series play added to his play-off and season play, this man is awesome. Harry said Lidge would be a contributing factor in the series and well who closed it out? Exactly !!! Most of the time the ink goes to the big hitters and starting pitchers, for my money you need a good closer, and Lidge ranks top of the list. Utley is a good ball player all around defense and the bat, but lets face it the Phil’s have a good amount of players that fit the bill, thats why the are world champs. Harry if you get time e-mail me kenbarrbat@aol.com And Fred L. I agree with your comment Utley always has his head in the game and I think you saw a lot of that in Rollins and Werth, both these guys impressed me. Take care all, like Harery says “savor the moment” I still have my eyes on the Eagles don’t count them out yet.
Fred LeDrew Says:
November 1, 2008 at 9:17 pm eWhile I really like Utley, I think his use of the “F” word was a mistake and uncalled for. As with all of us, I grew up in East Camden and have heard that and worse over the years so I’m no prude.
But come on Chase………..you’re a role model to many kids and that was not one of your best moments.
The previous comments by Freddy V and Ken B are right on.
Philly fans know their baseball.
Dean Plotnick Says:
November 6, 2008 at 5:41 pm eIt is with great sadness that I would like to inform everybody that
Daryl Pitts one the good people from the class of 1971 of Wilson has
died. He was in many of my classes and my homeroom in Davis and
Wilson. He was a great person who was able to see the best in people
no matter what race and background they came from.
Ken Brown Says:
November 6, 2008 at 7:42 pm eDean, thanks for sharing the sad news about Daryl Pitts’ passing. He graduated from Wilson the year before I entered, but if my memory is correct, wasn’t he the infamous and talented bass drum player for the marching band?
Dean Plotnick Says:
November 7, 2008 at 11:08 am eYou are correct he was the best drum player during my years at Wilson.
Ken Brown Says:
November 7, 2008 at 12:16 pm eDean, I thought that was Daryl Pitts! His drum playing was legendary even to those of us who were not yet at Wilson when he was. I remember going to Wilson football games before I was in high school, and when the band was on the field, all eyes were on Daryl.
Dean Plotnick Says:
November 12, 2008 at 4:56 pm eKen, Do you remember the great Hoops team from 1969-1970.This
was the team Coached by Gary Williams the coach at the University
of Maryland now. I was the student manager and I saw all of the 27 wins
up close. It was a great time at the school and helped with the unrest
that was going on at the time. I am down in D.C. area with my family
and I see Gary Williams a lot. It is amazing that he is still that intense
38 years later.
Ken Barr Says:
November 13, 2008 at 11:02 am eHey Dean (this is a different “Ken”)was that the season they were in a play-off or something in Atlantic City? I somewhat remember going to see Wilson B-Ball team in A.C. as I attended H.H. Davis. Mr. Williams our Ph. Ed. teacher encouraged us to go and my brother was attending Wilson at the time. I could be confused cause that happens a lot lately seems so anyway. Let me know if I am thinking right.
Ken Brown Says:
November 13, 2008 at 2:56 pm eHey Dean and Ken, you have the game right Ken, if memory serves me, the State Championship game was in AC and they played East Orange.
Dean, I remember that season, our family had a continuous presence at Wilson from 1963 until 76, four of us, graduating in 65, 67, 72, and 76. Only my younger sister Laurie (she posts here) did not go to Wilson, she went to Camden Catholic.
I remember Coach Williams coaching the Terrapains at U of Maryland during the ten years we lived in the state, including the Len Bias years in the late 80’s/early 90’s.
Ken Barr, the gym teacher at Davis was Mr Walters.
Dean Plotnick Says:
November 13, 2008 at 4:52 pm eWilliams was not the Coach during the Len Bias time. It was Lefty Driscoll, he was at Ohio State at the time. He came a few years later to clean up the waste. He was the Coach when they won the NCAA title in 2002. The
game was at Atlantic City, the last year for that. I remember running for
my life after the game.
leppaluoto Says:
November 13, 2008 at 11:39 pm eDean thanks for the correction, yes Lefty Driscoll rings a bell now that you mention him.
I know my older sister and brother were at the game in AC, I remember hearing the stories about the fighting after the game. The Convention Hall in AC is used each year for the NJ State High School Wrestling Tournament in March, it’s a big draw, with sell out crowds most years.
Ken Barr Says:
November 14, 2008 at 9:49 am eThanks Ken for the correction on Mr. Walters, I knew that my brain didnt catch up with my fingers I guess, OK the truth is its heck to get old, LOL. Talk about the breakout fights, I remember my brother grabbing me and dragging me in a hurry to the car, needless to say we made it out alive, but it was interesting. Like any young man and a good brawl going on around you I wanted to stay and watch, had to settle for the pro wrestling match on channel 29 maybe it was channel 17 but anyway that was when they battled it out so to speak without all the glits and lack luster glamour they portray today. There will never be another Bruno Samartino or a Chief Jay Strongbow, not to mention Ivan Poutski.
Ken I didnt realize they had the NJ State High School Wrestling Tournament there, I attend a lot of the H.S. matches out here, man these young men are strong, aggressive and determined. Our local school has not won a championship but it is only a matter of time this year there were 3 weight classes that were Sophmores. Ken I would say you were a pretty steady competitor and Billy Google was the most aggressive, I on the other hand just tried to last the first 2 minutes, LOL. Take care all
Ken Brown Says:
November 14, 2008 at 2:56 pm eKen Barr, back when we were in high school, the state wrestling tournament was still being held at the Princeton gym. It’s been at the Atlantic City Convention Hall every year since we moved back here in ‘97, though one year, when the Convention Hall was undergoing some work it was held at the AC Convention Center. It’s quite impressive in Convention Hall, during preliminaries they have up to ten matches going on at a time. By time it gets to the finals, they are down to one mat in the middle of the hall… with over 10,000 spectators most years.
Sadly, Wilson no longer has a wrestling team, and it’s been years since they did. Camden High still has a team, and I believe they still have the same coach. Here in South Jersey the powerhouse teams are familiar from when we wrestled back in the 70’s… Paulsboro, Camden Catholic, Absegami (where my kids go), Southern Regional, St. Augustine, are all top wrestling schools. A couple of years ago Absegami was ranked #1 in the nation for high school wrestlers, and a few of their wrestlers were ranked in the top 5 of their weight classes nationally. Some years they send half the team to states, and they usually dominate at districts and regionals. The last two years they have been rebuilding, but are still top contenders.
The thing about those of us who wrestled at Wilson… most of us had never stepped foot on a wrestling mat until high school, with the exception of maybe a week of wrestling at Davis in Mr. Walter’s gym class. Most of the schools we wrestled back then had youth wrestling programs, and we were wrestling kids who often had years more experience than we did. We were beat by technically better trained wrestlers, but held our own when it came to heart and toughness.
Ken Brown Says:
November 16, 2008 at 2:07 pm eA new Davis class picture has been added for Mrs. Zimmerman’s 8th Grade Class from 1965-66. Thanks to Rena McCaffrey and Lou DiRenzo for forwarding the picture for posting.
Ken Brown Says:
November 18, 2008 at 5:04 pm eCheck out the 1950’s era Woolworth’s lunch menu listed on a separate page to the right. Thanks to Nick Rapanotti for forwarding that bit of Camden lore. Amazing how little things cost back then.
Ken Brown Says:
November 22, 2008 at 11:14 am eWelcome Debbie Brooks, WWHS Class of 1970. We are glad you found us, thanks for posting some memories. There are a number of people from ‘70 who have checked in here.
Monica Rubin Land Says:
November 28, 2008 at 2:22 pm eI’m enjoying your website. There are quite a few familiar names. I remember Rena Plevinsky from McGraw School, Hope Benson and her sister Judy from South 27th Street as well as Gary Goldberg. Gary, we were two doors down from you at 420 South 27th Street.
Ken Brown Says:
November 29, 2008 at 12:00 pm eHey Everyone, I hope you all are having a nice Thanksgiving holiday weekend. I read that Camden High beat Wilson in the annual Turkey Day game this year.
Welcome Monica Rubin Land, we are glad you found our site, and look forward to your visits here.
Also welcome to Bonnie Keller from WWHS Class of ‘74. Bonnie, I though you had posted here previously, though it may have been another Bonnie.
If anyone is having problems posting here, let me know. I recently switched computers, and while it should not affect this site, there may be some glitches with some of the settings.
Ken Barr, did you get back to Jersey for the holidays?
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
November 29, 2008 at 9:50 pm eBonnie Keller,Saw your post in another section on this board.
It was way back around 1957-1961,and at the risk of sounding like Charlie Brown…I knew a “Little Red Haired Girl”…LOL
Actually she could have been considered a strawberry blonde.
Her last name was St John.
Never really knew her first name,but everyone called her Sissy.
She went steady with a guy named Tommy Laird,I believe.
Is she a relative of Bridget St. John ? I know they lived near Vets.
If so & you see her ,ask if she remembers Skeeter Moy, Jesse Wilborne,John Porter,Joe McCool,Dave Nicholson and Bruce Marks.
We all hung together,at the Sugar Bowl most of the time.
Bruce & Jesse are gone. But I am in contact with John & Dave.
Skeeter
Ken Barr Says:
November 30, 2008 at 11:51 pm eHey Ken Brown, sad to report that due to an illness in New Jersey we did not make the trip in. Our new plans are to try and visit between Christmas and New Years as Keith and I are both married to school teachers there is a nice chunk of time off we can take advantage of. As always weather will be a factor, but what would life be without weather and without making plans. All in all our T-Giving Day was feastive, filling and relaxing. Turkey leftovers, let me count the ways….. Hope you and all have had an enjoyable 4 day weekend. If anyone has heard from Hope Benson lately shout out to me as we were emailing for a few and then lost contact, I am sure she is well but prayers for her none the less. And Ken, it seems like I always am saying this……….. where the heck is George????? Quick shout to Harry L. my beloved Bengals lost again today we are now 1-9-1 and of all things the tie was against the Eagles, hope you are doing well Harry keep on keeping on.
Ken Brown Says:
December 2, 2008 at 1:03 pm eThanks to Rena McCaffrey for the newly posted picture of the Wilson 1969 Cheerleading Squad which can be found on the page menu to the right.
Hey Ken Barr, sorry you did not make it East to Jersey for Thanksgiving. Keep us posted if you plan to make the trip for the Christmas holidays. I’ve been wondering where George is also. Hey George we miss you around here!
jim lang Says:
December 4, 2008 at 8:39 pm efor all you basketball fans, semaj eng, wilson grad. playing for temple university. jim.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
December 6, 2008 at 4:28 pm eKen and Ken and Harry, etc etc
Hello to all! Sorry I haven’t been in touch (particularly with you, Ken Barr- I owe you a letter) but I’ve been swamped with stuff,both professional and personal. After twenty five years at Cooper Hospital, I have officially resigned!! I will be starting a new job next month at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) in their I.T department. I’m excited for this new opportunity, but after 25 years, a little nervous about starting all over again. My colleagues at Cooper were more than a little surprised to hear the news since they took me for a “lifer”.
On a personal front, I’m proud to say that my oldest daughter has been accepted to five medical schools and is still waiting for decisions from a few more. She will graduate in May from Univ of Delaware and will be starting med school in August. Hopefully she’ll be fairly close to home. I am so proud of her – she has the guts to pursue her dream (I had the same dream but no guts).
Monica Rubin–!! it’s been a very long time. I have a lot of fond memories of the neighborhood (27th street). I run into Gary Goldberg from time to time as well as Carol Zimmelman, Lois Zahn, etc. How is your family? Are you in the area?
If anyone cares, I HATE THE COLD WEATher! I am now totally reminded of the reason we looked for houses in FL this summer. We are still looking but will probably not go back to FL until the spring.
Ken Barr Says:
December 6, 2008 at 11:20 pm eHope…. you hang in there. Good luck and great success with your new venture of employment at “Childrens”, in Philly. Congrats on your daughter, my hats off to you for a great job in raising her with a sticktuitive attitude and work ethic that you displayed to her over the years. No matter what people think, the young people are watching and it’s up to us to always try to display a positive attitude and a need to try and be honest and ethical in all we partake in. Gold stars for you HOPE. When the dust settles drop me a note, take all the time you need, you no doubt need to be focussed on your new job. Take care God Bless.
Ken Brown Says:
December 8, 2008 at 12:25 pm eHope, Congratulations on the new position at CHOP… must be difficult leaving Cooper after all those years, but exciting to start new at another position.
I have not been online or on the site much, my computer crashed and I have been using a temporary system until I get a replacement (really, I have to beg the kids or Lorrie to use one of theirs). Anyway, I will continue to check the site for updates.
How is the weather where everyone is? Like Hope mentioned, it is cold here in Jersey, ditto for Ohio I guess, huh Ken Barr? Laurie is it still warm in Texas? George is probably already skating on frozen lakes in Vermont.
Eagles are looking good again… there is hope yet for them!
Monica Rubin Land Says:
December 8, 2008 at 5:09 pm eHope, We have lived in south Florida for most of the last 30+ years. That includes two and a half years in Singapore. Talk about the heat! It was a bit chilly here this morning but the A/C is running now. There are lots of homes for sale here in Boca Raton. I remember all the people you mentioned. What about your cousin Marcy? Their family moved away when we were in 4th grade, I think.
Hope Malin (Benson) Says:
December 11, 2008 at 10:05 pm eMonica,
My husband and I were in Florida for a week this summer looking for homes on the Gulf Coast. We both hate the cold and would love to move South to be rid of winter altogether. We really liked Sarasota and Dunedin/Palm Harbor but just didn’t find the right house in the time we had to spend there. I’m guessing we’ll return in the Spring to look again. We’re looking to move in around 4-5 years when my younger daughter is out of college.
You have a good memory! My cousin Marcy now lives in California with her husband, Andy and two kids. Her brother, Kirk, lives in Utal. I don’t get to see either of them on any type of regular basis. I saw Marcy about three years ago when she was in Philadelphia visiting. Her mom and dad live in Boyton Beach and have been there for quite some time. They were always moving around when they were kids because my uncle was in retail and got transferred a lot.
Ken Brown Says:
Hope everyone is doing well. I’ve updated the recently added comments page.
December 15, 2008 at 10:56 pm eHey Everyone, I am back online with my new computer. Nice to know the site didn’t disappear
Welcome Beatrice Kavanaugh and Charles Kelter… We are glad you found our site, enjoy it, and post some memories. Interesting that you both worked at the Arlo!!!
Monica Rubin Land Says:
December 17, 2008 at 11:02 am eRe: The Davis 65-66 Grade 8 picture; I think the unidentified boy next to Bernadette Burkett is Joe Rothschild. My grandparents lived on Morse Street and the Rothschild’s lived on the next street. That might have been Boyd Street. Joe had a younger brother named Steven, nicknamed Fish, I think.
mdl1952@comcast.net
Monica Rubin Land Says:
December 17, 2008 at 11:31 am eSorry, Joe Rothschild’s brother is David, not Steven.
Ken Brown Says:
December 17, 2008 at 12:39 pm eMonica, my wife Lorrie (Marie Matchner) lived on Boyd Street, just down from Federal Street and the Penn Jersey store, on the corner where Boyd makes a turn. I think it was 41 Boyd.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
December 17, 2008 at 8:37 pm eI lived on E.State St. from 57-60 & then moved to Ablett Village (#176)& joined the Army in 1961.
After getting out of the Army in 64 we lived ,for a short time on Westminster,the first block off Marlton Pike,before McGuire Gardens.
I knew quite a few people from that general area,but not sure if they lived there during your time period.
Tony Casio,Jimmy Quick,Elaine Quick,Richie Haubois,Phil Batchelor,John Ryan,Eddie Peters,Jack McKean,Karen Sandler,Joe,Gorman,Gloria Gorman,Claude Bennet,Jimmy Menz (sp),Jimmy Rosell,Linda Rosell,Al Izzy (sp).
There are more,but can’t remember any more names.
Ken Brown Says:
December 19, 2008 at 8:46 pm eWelcome to the site Debbie Clark… we are glad you found us, and look forward to more posts.
Ken Brown Says:
December 24, 2008 at 3:23 pm eHappy Holidays to everyone who has found this site this year and has posted comments. This site was launched in February of this year and as we close out the year I can report the amazing accomplishment of over 51,000 hits on this site, and approximately two thousand comments posted. Great job everyone… keep spreading the word about this place.
Welcome also to Bill Clark and Dan Wine who recently visited the site and left comments. We are glad you found us.
Charlie “Skeeter” Moy Says:
December 25, 2008 at 8:34 am eMerry Christmas Everyone!
Most of my fondest memories are from my old neighborhood (Rosedale Ave.) And when I think of the holiday season,I still get visions of Dudley Grange Park covered in a fresh clean white blanket of snow,of sledding down that hill in front of the Library.
I also smile when I remember shopping along Federal St, & Westfield Ave., & the Christmas music playing over the speakers.
Whole families would be out shopping there & stopping to chat with friends & neighbors they met along the way.
What a wonderful time,what a wonderful town,Camden.
Merry Christmas .
Nick Rapanotti Says:
December 25, 2008 at 12:18 pm eHave a Blessed and Merry Christmas to everyone who has come to this site.
Glenn Cavallo:
A Blessed and Happy Birthday (belated) to you!!!!! (If I remember right, yesterday!!)
Ken Brown Says:
December 30, 2008 at 7:52 pm eHey Everyone, I hope the Holidays are being enjoyed by all!
There have been a lot of new comments in recent days so be sure to check the ” ZZZ List of Recent Comments” page to see where they are and who has posted.
Welcome to Beverly Doone…. I’m guessing you are Christina’s sister, we are glad you’ve stopped in.
Welcome to Debbie Clark and JoAnn Clark Peters… Debbie I think I remember you from Davis and maybe 9th Grade Wilson, and my wife Lorrie Matchner said she does remember you from 3rd Grade at Dudley… she is around her someplace
I told her about your post on the Dudley page.
And also Welcome to our old Explorer’s Club cohort Barb Maslanik… we almost have enough of us here for a reunion camping trip to the Pines! I’m sure by now the State Park Rangers have forgotten about us hooligans. Great to see you here Barb, it’s been a long time. I recall you worked with my Mom at NT Gates back in the few years after Wilson. Hope you are doing well. How is your sister Ruthie doing?