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In a message dated 6/9/2000 11:16:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
TJREIDY1@... writes:

let's kick this off.

Let's see if we can't arrange this through the history section of the
Montclair High School. Does anyone know Elaine Davis's email -- she needs to
be a part of Watercooler!

I know of two projects, one in the Cayman Islands (Cayman Brac) and another
in Westfield NJ (I am sure there are others ...) that have conducted a local
oral history project. The results have been varied, of course, depending on
the commitment of the folks heading up the project. At the very least, it
could generate some good tapes of people talking about their memories of the
town.

I was at the 12 Miles West fundraising event last night. Sitting next to me
was a wonderful man, who talked about his "bachelor years" at the 3 Crowns
Restaurant in the Hinck Building (now Claridge Theatre). He said that the
proprietor (by the name of Pierson (Pearson?) was in charge of the Swedish
Pavilion at the World's Fair 1939 (NYC). He came from there to Montclair and
set up 3 Crowns (circa 1940s - late 1950s) His wife carried on the business
after his death -- through the 1970s?

Now for anyone who is a fan of World's Fair History, like I am, this has set
me off on a whole new world of research! How can you beat having resources
like this? I might search town records (and maybe even the Montclair Times
archives...) and not find this kind of anecdote. Now to prove that it has
some basis in fact.... well, that's another story. Nevertheless, it is an
important thread (or myth) of town history. I'd love to hear from someone who
knows... George?

In the meantime, I am off to the library....

Mary Krugman

Dear Mary,

I agree about the oral history project..............with all of the schools
in our community.........especially MSU..(not to mention approximately 700 Di
Geronimos)......the staffing resources are here.......it would be such a
legacy..........Kevin Allen's (a member of of Fire Department) grandmother
just passed.....she was 96 years old and more active in our community than
most 40 and 50 year olds.........there were stories galore at her wake this
week.........let's kick this off.................terry

Dear Kevin.............

If the plan merits it.............call me honest abe.

terry

Hello all,

I know and recognize many of you from seeing you around town, working
with you, or hearing about your work for Montclair.

I am Donato (Donnie) DiGeronimo. I was born and raised in
Montclair. My family has been here since 1902 (Over 700 relatives,
most born and raised in Montclair).

I first met Mary while serving as a member of the committee for the
Montclair 125th anniversary yearbook. I had the great privilege of
accompanying her while she interviewed long time Montclair residents,
of different ethnic backgrounds, for their differing perspectives on
growing up in Montclair. Mary did an excellent job on the essays. I
am a great admirer of her work.

I have been a member of the Montclair Fire Department for the past 22
years, serving as president of the Montclair Firefighters Mutual
Benevolent Association (FMBA)for the last 8 years. I am currently
chairperson of the Celebrate Montclair Festival, on the advisory
board of MEDC, and recently elected to the newly reconstituted board
of the Montclair Downtown Alliance (MDA)(an organization made up of
merchants, businesses and organizations in the Downtown area).

I love Montclair, and I am particularly interested in preserving its
history, but, also, I appreciate the great energy and optimism
brought by the new arrivals over the past 15 to 20 years.

Thank you for the invitation to the group. I hope to be a positive
addition.

Donnie

In a message dated 6/9/2000 4:46:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Donato48@... writes:

interviewed long time Montclair residents,
of different ethnic backgrounds, for their differing perspectives on
growing up in Montclair.

That was such a cool project, wasn't it, Donnie? I refer to that book all the
time.

I loved sitting around the kitchen table talking to your Aunt Julia (?) and
your other relatives, talking about the early days on Pine Street.
Interviewing the long-time residents was such a treat. What a resource they
are. We should develop a town oral history project to get their stories
recorded somewhere.

Mary

Donnie DeGeronimo (Donato48) has just joined us at the Watercooler.
Welcome, Donnie! Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how I
dragged you, kicking and screaming (no, not really) onto this list.

Mary

I would gladly present a coordinated signage proposal, but it would
include a day with Mauro and a crew chopping down many existing signs

--
Kevin Allen
Principal Designer
Kevin Lee Allen Design, Incorporated
klad@...

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A new member has just joined us by the name of bigglesworth. Please give a
welcome, folks! Please tell us a little about yourself, B.

Mary Krugman
Moderator

The Township Parking committee has been reviewing the
signage issue for sometime , especially with reference
to public parking lots. Perhaps we could hold a
"one-shot" meeting with all interested parties
(municipality, Chamber, Medc, etc.) to work out a
coordinated effort. One missing piece appears to be
funding...any ideas?
--- MDK10@... wrote:

In a message dated 6/5/2000 11:33:28 PM Eastern
Daylight Time,
jmosier@... writes:

MSU red signs appeared around town on poles too

tall for the sign
placements the > Commission sent a letter to Susan
Cole, President of MSU
respectfully requesting > that the signs be
modified. I don't know if you've
noticed but all of the signs have

been adjusted

Jerry:

It was not clear from your post -- how have the
signs been "adjusted"?
Lowered? Is something going above the signs?

The issue of coordinated signage around town was one
discussed in the recent
municipal campaign. Adriana O'Toole thought that
there was a need to improve
signage around town. Does anyone have any
suggestions as to how signs can be
improved?

I was just in Westfield this week and was paying
special attention to how
visitors were directed to "Downtown Westfield."
Michael La Place, former
Montclair Assistant Planner, is now the Ex. Director
of Downtown Westfield
Corporation -- that community's version of the
Montclair Economic Development
Committee. The signs were his doing --- they're
great! Very clear and of
good design.

How can Montclair improve its signage? Is MEDC
working on this? Any MEDC
representatives on Watercooler? If not, can we
invite some?

Mary

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No...just around the corner in Little Falls at the
Mill...it is lovely but still doesn't feel like home.
LETS CATCH UP SOON.
--- Orfee@... wrote:

Linda:

Hi - Where did you move to? You didn't leave town
hall did you?

Nancy Barry

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--- In MtcWatercooler@..., Chree@a... wrote:

Does anybody out there remember a company called "ESR" in Montclair

during

the 60's. they made a game called "Dr. Nimm" it was a

"computer"game.
happened to ESR or if anyone else remembers Dr. Nimm.

I remember the game, I think, not the company, I'm sure. In the 60's
I was in Jr. High, as it was then called and High School, in Closter,
the "hub of the Northern Valley" and Englewood, respectively. If you
visit Closter you will figure out why, as a teenager, I found
Montclair so compelling. I will more fully reflect my ignorance by
recalling that NIM has something to do with math, or something like
that.

This is trivia, certainly compared to the political discussions, if

it's not

appropriate let me know and I'll refrain from my Montclair

childhood

memories..

Oh, George, I don't think there is anything trivial about memory. It
links us to our own past --- permits us to exist, representationally,
at least, in more than three dimensions --- creates ways for us to
connect with other people. Memory is the core of poetry.

And, in this forum, I think Montclair memories are especially
wonderful.
Jessica

In a message dated 6/8/2000 11:55:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Orfee@...
writes:

As a native of a small New England town I am enjoying this ad hoc town
meeting. Especially love the blue stones sidewalks.

Welcome, Nancy! Hope to hear a lot from the arts folks around the Watercooler.

Mary

Hi Folks:

Just wanted to introduce myself -- Orfee as in Orpheus, my favorite
orchestra. I am Nancy Barry and I direct Unity Concerts. Am also involved
with the Montclair Arts Plan. I want to second Jessica's request that you
attend the focus groups at the end of the month. We need as many people
involved as possible.

As a native of a small New England town I am enjoying this ad hoc town
meeting. Especially love the blue stones sidewalks.

Take care,

Nancy

Mary:
The protruding poles were severed and the signs are now flush with the top
of each pole. The design of the signs is entirely another matter of taste of
which we felt we could not comment on -- even though most of us felt that
they garish at best.

Jery
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Dear George,

I was living a few miles away and over the mountain in the 50's and early
60's (West Paterson).......I don't remeber the
game...............however.........I love hearing about Montclair
memories............terry

Hi Kathy...........
and welcome!

Its good to have you in the swim here...........I have always admired your
forthright style and look forward to ongoing
discussions.................terry reidy

In a message dated 6/7/2000 9:30:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Chree@...
writes:

This is trivia, certainly compared to the political discussions, if it's

not

appropriate let me know and I'll refrain from my Montclair childhood
memories..

Love the trivia ... and the childhood memories! Keep 'em comin'!

Unfortunately, I don't have any information about ESM or Dr. Nimm.

It's amazing how important certain games are as we were growing up, though. I
lusted after my friend's marble game "Labyrinth" -- you had to manuever a
steel ball through a maze on a turn table. Definitely low tech. It was one
of the first games I bought my sons when they got old enough for it. They
never cared one whit for it though.... they liked action figures better,
which are now their own "classic" childhood memory toys.

Mary

In a message dated 6/5/2000 11:33:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jmosier@... writes:

MSU red signs appeared around town on poles too tall for the sign

placements the > Commission sent a letter to Susan Cole, President of MSU
respectfully requesting > that the signs be modified. I don't know if you've
noticed but all of the signs have

been adjusted

Jerry:

It was not clear from your post -- how have the signs been "adjusted"?
Lowered? Is something going above the signs?

The issue of coordinated signage around town was one discussed in the recent
municipal campaign. Adriana O'Toole thought that there was a need to improve
signage around town. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how signs can be
improved?

I was just in Westfield this week and was paying special attention to how
visitors were directed to "Downtown Westfield." Michael La Place, former
Montclair Assistant Planner, is now the Ex. Director of Downtown Westfield
Corporation -- that community's version of the Montclair Economic Development
Committee. The signs were his doing --- they're great! Very clear and of
good design.

How can Montclair improve its signage? Is MEDC working on this? Any MEDC
representatives on Watercooler? If not, can we invite some?

Mary

Hi everyone!

Now that Mark Porter and I have had time to digest your exchange, we've
dusted ourselves off and welcome the opportunity to participate in
MtcWatercooler. Initially, we promise to be great "listeners." Be it on
The Times or other issues of importance to those who hold Montclair near and
dear to their hearts, the candid feedback will enlighten us to what you're
thinking and provide food for thought on effecting positive change.

I fondly remember one of my first invites, back in May of '98, over
breakfast at Sunrise with Michael Puglisi and Kevin Allen. Their passion
for Montclair was evident, but what came through loud and clear from both
was, "There are 37,000 residents in Montclair, all with strong opinions
about something or other. Over time, you're going to hear from most of
them." Truer words never spoken. The other thing that stuck with me from
week one was, "You may think your company owns The Montclair Times, but it
doesn't. It belongs to everyone in the greater community. Don't ever
forget that." It was Anna DiSalvo Henderson, who would make a great
contributor to this exchange, who spoke for all in Montclair early on.

Beyond "listening," we promise to discuss what we see on your exchanges,
including comments aimed directly at your hometown newspaper. Remember, our
doors are always open to meet personally with any member(s) of the greater
community. We're only a phone call (746-1100) or email away. You can reach
Mark Porter direct at porterm@...
<mailto:porterm@...> or myself at hivish@...
<mailto:hivish@...> . Solid dialog, in most cases, makes for
positive change.

Regarding our branding, our Montclair office serves as business headquarters
(billing circulation) for our 6 other Essex County publications. Hence
North Jersey Community Newspapers vs. The Montclair Times. We share your
sensitivity on that. And, believe it or not, we do have a police scanner in
our newsroom. :-)

Does anybody out there remember a company called "ESR" in Montclair during
the 60's. they made a game called "Dr. Nimm" it was a "computer"game.
Actually all plastic with marbles, you pressed the button a couple marbles
rolled down, then Dr. Nimm took his turn. I played that thing for hours on
end as a kid and bought it a J. L. Meyers 5 and dime. I'm curious if anyone
knows what happened to ESR or if anyone else remembers Dr. Nimm.

This is trivia, certainly compared to the political discussions, if it's not
appropriate let me know and I'll refrain from my Montclair childhood
memories..

Thanks for the read.

George