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This Is Page 13 of the Camp Shoshana Guestbook!From:Steven Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven Kolodny writes: This starts (lucky) page 13 of the guestbook! Page 12 pretty much closed for me with the solving of a mystery -- the M. Strauss and sister from the Delano Heights bungalow colony in question earlier on the page are Michele (Inter Girls photo 1964) and Adrienne Strauss! They wrote to me while they were browsing the site and I must say that it's a kick to get the prospective of someone who has not seen the site grow to where it is now - we have a lot of amazing pictures and memories catalogued here! ---Steve
From:Sue "Shoshana" Rachlin - Susanrachlin@aol.com Sue "Shoshana" Rachlin writes: Greetings all from the beautiful land of Israel where I have been since October 4th. Its been three years since I've been back here and the land has grown even more beautiful. Driving through the cities has been phenomenal...Tel Aviv is beginning to look like New York with the growth of the most interesting and exotic high-rise buildings. The newest one is 70 stories tall and the tallest so far in the Middle East. The economy is as bad as it is in the US but Israelis live in spite of everything. I've never seen so many pregnant women and so many new-borns in strollers and not just in the orthodox community. We suffer tragedies when Arab terrorists kill young soldiers...18-20 year olds...and children. The Arabs suffer as well but if they could only understand that Arafat is not interested in peace, only the total destruction of Israel and is using his own people as pawns in this most stupid of wars. *There is a severe problem on the college campuses in the US. Countries like Saudi Arabia (you've heard of them, no doubt...America's "friend"?) sends millions of dollars to the top universities in our country to fund Middle East studies programs emphasizing the plight of the Arabs (read, Palestinians.) This anti-Israel pr campaign is spreading around the country, fostering anti-Semitism among the students and teaching staff, thereby intimidating the Jewish students who, fearing all sort of attacks, have decided to keep a low profile and not be actively involved in repudiating this cancerous spread of hate. Those of you who have children in college, encourage them to stand up to the hate-mongers. Let them contact the Hillel Organization on campus; the Anti-Defamation League; their congressmen and senators; write letters and request reading material that will give them pointers on how to respond to those who side with the Arabs and condemn Israel. Hand them the values you learned way back when as campers and counselors. *WE MUST STAND TOGETHER AND STAMP OUT ANTI-SEMITISM WHEREVER AND WHENEVER IT SHOWS ITS UGLINESS!
From:Ann Kowitz Fink - davidreb@warwick.net Ann Kowitz Fink writes: I would love to hear from my fellow campers. I am married to a wonderful person named Mark - we have two children. I have a son David 19 - attending the University of Maryland and a daughter Rebecca 12. I live in Monroe (around the corner from Janet & Ira Presser who I know). My email address is davidreb@warwick.net. Hope to hear from someone soon. --Ann Kowitz Fink
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: I got an e-mail from Barbara Greenberg today - here's the skinny: "Hi Steven, Barbara Greenberg-Schwartz here. I finally got a hold of the camp web site, and it is fabulous...too bad I missed the reunion. I live in Marlboro NJ now for the last 16 years(married for 23 years) I have a 20 year old daughter Amy who is junior at PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, and my 17 year old son will be graduating from high school this year. In camp news - I often run into Jane Kassner at an Italian restaurant in Manalapan NJ but I haven't been in touch with many people recently except for Debbie (Bochner) Jaffee and her sister Ellen. Please add me to your email list RPHMOM57@aol.com. I have loads of camp pictures in the attic and will get them down soon and send them to you. keep in touch, Barbara
From:Roni Goodman - ronihead@yahoo.com Roni Goodman writes: I haven't written in awhile so I will give an early "Happy Thanksgiving" to everyone!!!!! I am thankful for having the experience in life to catch up to people I knew all my life, that made a difference in my life and are still in my life.. To the wonder years years, That seemed to have an impact on more people I would of thought.. :) Everyone keep in touch, this is life at its finest.....
From:Jyll - jyllk@powerlist.com Jyll writes: Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't written in a while - I've been really busy but I think of you all often. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Turkey Day! Hope to see you all soon (Florida?) Love, Jyll
From:Steven Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven Kolodny writes: FL. Reunion Time and Place info. has been placed on the FL. Reunion page - if you are planning on attending check it out now because place is limited. --Steve
From:Fred Jaffe - JaffeFregorjaf@aol.com Fred Jaffe writes: A note to all members attending the Florida get-togehter: Steve has posted a menu for the Fort Lauderdale Buca Di Peppo, taken directly from the Buca Di Peppo website, along with directions to the restaurant, on the Florida Reunion page.
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: I just added a page of photos sentin from Steve Salamon. This includes a beauty from Fiddler, 2 great pool shots and more. Check it out in the camphouse section using the "Salamon" link.
From:Stacey Halio - slh245@optonline.net Stacey Halio writes: Hi everyone...I know it's been a long time since I've written. Everything is okay, thankfully. I do plan to be in Florida for the reunion....a welcome respite from the cold weather and snow! Looking forward to seeing all my long lost friends! See ya next month. Love, Stacey
From:Janie Kasner - jegarnick@optonline.net Janie Kasner writes: Hi everyone, I will be going to Florida for the reunion and cannot wait to see all the people I spent so many summers with. Also, the nice weather won't hurt! I'm counting on sunny skies, warm weather, sandy beaches, this winter in NJ is the pits! Looking forward to it, Stacey, I will see you there! Janie
From:jyll - jyllk@powerlist.com jyll writes: Hi everyone - just finally checking in. Life has been hectic! I'm looking forward to a much needed vacation during which I hope to have the opportunity to see a bunch of you in FL. Stacey and Janie - glad to see that you will be there! Can't wait - stay warm until then!
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: A month without a guestbook entry and now 3 in a just a few days! I hope you all have a great time at the Florida Reunion and please remember to take pictures for the website. ---Steve
From:Robin Cohen - joalar3@aol.com Robin Cohen writes: I am really looking forward to seeing some old camp-mates at the Florida reunion. Most I have not seen since 1967 or 1968 (Janie, Phyllis, Stacy-and of course Sue)! I've been on the website looking at old camp pictures! I had fun meeting up with Lanie a few months ago after so many years, so there should be a lot to talk about! I'm sure you northerners will be happy to thaw out! See you all then!
From:Steve Salamon - bronxboy56@aol.com Steve Salamon writes: WOW!!!! Just spoke with Wally Goetz, LIVE!!!! WOW!!!!
From:Steven and Ira - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven and Ira writes: Ira and I are on the phone as I am writing this - we are discussing plans for dinner in late March in Manhattan - how about Saturday, March 27th? Care to join us - location TBD. Let us know ira818@aol.com or to sgkolodny@aol.com ---Steve
From:Suzanne Fleischmann - suzanne@imagekingvs.com Suzanne Fleischmann writes: Well it is finally time to renew old friendships. Especially important since these are very special people that attended Camp Shoshana.They send their greetings in time of need with or without thank yous. I thank all of you wonderful folks who took the time out to send your wishes at my father's passing. They were and still are with me in my heart, my brother also was touched. My father was probably the oldest camper that Sue and Harry ever had, he loved the Camp and Paradise Park Bungalow Colony. He always talked of the fun had by all there. I have come up with a wealth of photos from my days at Shoshana. They cover many memories,plays,swimming sessions and "other days in our lives". My mother and I were having a quick session going through photos to bring to my sunshine, Marjie's son's bar-mitzvah. Imagine that we are still inseperable over the miles. They will be a week to late though for the reunion festivities, but I will scan and send them for the web-site. As you can see Sue,I still have so many things to say. You were such a dear to open your home and heart to me for so many wonderful years. And you were always right about everything!
From:WAYNE BELFER - WSBELFER@YAHOO.COM WAYNE BELFER writes: WELL I AM OFF TO FLORIDA. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF THIS COLD WEATHER. I AM KEEPING MY STREAK ALIVE OF NEVER MISSING A REUNION. THERE ARE ONLY TO OTHER CAMPERS WHO HAVE THE SAME STREAK AS ME.STACEY HALIO,AND JYLL STERNSTEIN. WE WILL TAKE PICTURES SO EVERYONE CAN SEE WHAT THEY MISS AT THE FLORIDA REUNION. OH BYE THE WAY HI SUSAN FLEISCHMAN. SO TO QUOTE LYRICS FROM A FAMOUS SONG FROM OUR YOUNGER DAY. I AM LEAVING ON A JET PLANE DON'T KNOW WHEN I WILL BE BACK AGAIN. ONE LAST WORD 50TH ANNIVERSARY JULY 17TH 2004 NJ YOU ALL MUST BE THERE !
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: I put up some photos from last nights gathering in Fort Lauderdale - from what I am hearing they had a great time. Visit the reunion page for more. ---Steve
From:jyll - jyllk@powerlist.com jyll writes: Well I'm back to the freezing weather after my great vacation, made even more special because I got to spend an evening with dear friends! It was great to see the Florida contingent of Shoshana-ites and some who made the trek from "up north" too. I had a great time! My husband enjoyed meeting everyone too - now he knows why I make such a big deal about camp! I promised Stacey I wouldn't put up the pics until Thursday - I will keep my promise. I also have some snippets of audio - all the girls singing the infamous "We are the Shoshana Girls..." and all of us singing "Murphy's Saloon". I really had a blast and it really warmed my heart. Wayne- we would have been waiting for that train for a really long time - read the Miami Herald for Sunday, thanks for an interesting ride. Fred - thanks for taking us on the "scenic" route. Roni, Sue & Ellen - we missed you. Janie, Stacey, Margie, Lanie, Robin, Ellen and Phyllis - you all looked great. Lanie and Phyllis - your kids are really cute, Ellen your kids and grandkids are adorable. Glenn - I know you were beat - but we will party more in July. To all the spouses that came too - thanks for putting up with the antics and taking the pictures - it was nice to meet you all. I'm looking forward to seeing whoever can make it in March for dinner and EVERYONE in July! Love to all. --Jyll
From:WAYNE BELFER - WSBELFER@YAHOO.COM WAYNE BELFER writes: WELL I AM BACK FROM FLORIDA. THE WEATHER WAS FANTASTIC, 80'S AND SUNNY EVERY DAY I STILL DON'T NO WHY I AM BACK. WELL I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY ALL OF YOU WHO MISSED THE FLORIDA REUNION YOU MISSED A GREAT TIME. THE PARTY LASTED TILL 1:30 IN THE MORNING. THERE WAS SINGING,DANCING,EATING,LAUGHING,AND MANY CAMP MEMORIES. IT WAS GREAT SEEING MANY OLD TIME CAMPERS.LANIE WEISS YOUR ARE STILL #1 IN MY HEART. I HOPE YOUR CARPET SMELLS LIKE FLOWERS. MARGIE W IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU AND BRINGING BACK ALL MY MEMORIES OF YOUR FAMILY, ESPECIALLY ALL THE FUN TIMES I HAD WITH YOUR BROTHER JERRY. PHYLLIS HOFFER YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED A BIT, STILL FRIENDLY AND JOYFUL AS ALWAYS. YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY. SAY HELLO TO IRA. ELLEN LESSER YOU ARE LOTS FUN AND YOU DID A GREAT JOB WITH THE RESTAURANT. ROBIN COHEN NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. TO JANIE K, STACEY H,AND JYLL S IT IS ALWAYS SPECIAL TO SEE YOU LADIES, NO REUNION WOULD BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU THERE. TO FRED J MY BEST FRIEND YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMMORROW IT WAS GREAT SPENDING TIME WITH YOU AND CATHCHING UP. STAY IN TOUCH. TO MY BROTHER GLENN, I LOVE YOU IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU. WELL ANOTHER REUNION IN THE BOOKS, I CAN'T EMPHASIZE ENOUGH WHAT A GREAT TIME THESE REUNIONS TURN OUT TO BE. ALL THE OLD STORIES ARE GREAT AND THE MEMORIES THAT ARE BROUGHT BACK ARE PRICELESS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND EVRYONE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY JULY 17TH IN NJ.THUMBS DOWN GOES TO RONI GOODMAN WHO BACKED OUT OF THE REUNION AT THE LAST MINUTE.
From:phyllis hofher oliner - mompho17@aol.com phyllis hofher oliner writes: it was great seeing everyone over vacation in fla. feb 14. we did alot of reminicing. singing camp songs was fun. want to thank wayne and fred and the rest who picked the restaurant the food was just wonderful. let all keep in touch. 20 some years is just to long no to see or talk to each other. hope to see all at the 50th yr. reunion. phyllis.
From:Janie Kasner - jegarnick@optonline.net Janie Kasner writes: What a great time I had. To see Margie Wolasky after all these many years! and stay with Lanie and her four girls (two two- legged and two four- legged) it was just wonderful. I will never forget this weekend and the people who were there. Thank you Stacey for a relaxing and fun day at the beach, Ellen Lesser it was so great to relive the Little House with you! Wayne, as always great to see you, and Glenn and Fred, although I never knew who lived where, you will have to forgive me, i did not ride the bus! Orchard Hill, Orchard Lake, Mt Lodge----all the same to me! Phyllis and Robin great to share this wonderful evening with you, and Jyll, so happy you were there. We all know what it meant to each of us and its hard to put into words. Will see you all, and this means The Floridians, too at the 5oth in July!
From:Sue Rachlin - Susanrachlin@aol./com Sue Rachlin writes: Thanks everyone for the pictures (even tho some of them were a bit fuzzy and that made it difficult for me to identify a few of you. Steve Kolodny, please give the photographer wannabes a course in better picture-taking!) * It seems as though you all had a great time and that pleases me no end. For sure, Wayne knows how to throw a party. I was a bit dismayed to see all those pictures of popes looking down at a simcha of Shoshana-ites. Did you guys and gals forget everything you learned at camp all those years ago??? Huh??? *I'm truly looking forward to the big one this coming summer. May I suggest that each of you who are planning to attend make it a point to convince at least one other who has not responded to any of the reunions to come to this one. Keep in mind that a FIFTIETH commemoration of anything happens only once and once only. I am inviting friends and relatives to share this occasion with me, Ellen and Andrew. *Had a great idea for the program: those of you attending who at some time performed in one of our unforgettable shows, please practice up on the song/s you sang, get hold of the sheet-music and I will hire the services of a good piano accompanist. I can recall Stacey Halio sitting on top of the old piano singing A Person Could Develop a Cold; Steve Salamon with his rendition of If I Were A Rich Man; Marc Shapiro as the King of Siam; Arthur Albstein as Baron von Trapp; Joan Albstein Climbing Every Mountain; where is Rochelle Strenger our Snow White; Alan Sherman and Edwin Levy...Snoopy and Linus; Evan Graber singing Oh What A Beautiful Morning; Bradley Bleefeld, the Wandering Minstrel and current grandfather of two; Ira Presser can teach the Pata-Pata. Oh, don't make me tax my memory anymore...don't say TRY, just DO! The more I think about this celebration, the more excited I get and for an old woman, well, I've gotta be careful! *Let's have some more input from more of you. *Note to Wayne: If we're having a mini-reunion in New York next month, please have it at Ben's Kosher Delicatessen, 209 W. 38 St. @ 7th Ave...they have a private room and parking is easy on Saturday night, or the Second Ave. Kosher Deli, Second Ave. @ 12th St. I am salivating, really salivating for a pastrami sandwich, cole slaw and well-done, not greasy french fries and a Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray. Its been such a long time since I indulged so please indulge me! Thanks!
From:JYLL - jyllk@powerlist.com JYLL writes: Just to ease Sue's mind... We did roaring renditions of many hebrew songs (Havah Negila, Bim Bom...) and it was quite interesting to see the reaction from other diners and the staff. --Jyll
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: I'm pretty sure I have found Paul Krames - I believe he is living in Scranton, PA. If you are daring enough and would like to make that phone call to (possibly) get in touch with him let me know and I will share the phone number with you. --Steve
From:Ellen Rachlin - EllenStockwell@aol.com Ellen Rachlin writes: HELLO ALL. IT'S BEEN A WHILE SO I'M SAYING HI AND HOPING THAT YOU WILL ALL BE ATTENDING THE 50th REUNION IN NJ. IN THE WORDS OF THE GREAT BOB DYLAN ..."TIME IS A JET PLANE, IT MOVES SO FAST. OH, BUT WHAT A SHAME IF ALL WE'VE SHARED CAN'T LAST...". ALL WE'VE SHARED DURING OUR CAMP YEARS CAN BE RELIVED AGAIN, SO DON'T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE. LOVE AND SMILES TO ALL, ELLEN
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: We met for dinner at Ben's Kosher Deli (I wanted to go deep sea fishing and all I got was the 'Bens') in NYC on Saturday evening 4/03/04. We celebrated Ellen R's birthday (this year falling on 04/04/04) a few hours early but no one seemed to mind. Check out the photos here ---Steve
From:Fred Jaffe - JaffeFregorjaf@aol.com Fred Jaffe writes: Steve Salamon and I have been discussing possible entertainment at the Fiftieth Anniversary Reunion this summer. We are bringing our guitars and at some point during the day, will be playing some of the old songs we used to play together during regular camp hours and on some Teen Nights. Also, as Sue suggested several months ago, if some the performers at the end-of-year camp shows could obtain sheet music for their favorite songs that they performed in the shows, and are willing to sing them again at the reunion, those would be great memories to relive. I remember there was at least one piano at the hotel, maybe more in other rooms, and if sheet music is provided, Sue said she would play the piano accompaniment. I remember that in September, Ellen Bochner also wrote in that she would be also be available to play piano accompaniment. I'll call the hotel and see if it is necessary to reserve a piano for a specific time during the day.
From:Fred Jaffe - JaffeFregorjaf@aol.com Fred Jaffe writes: I talked to the people at the Doubletree today, and there is no charge to reserve a piano. They said they'd wheel it to the foyer area outside of our reserved room, as it won't fit into the room. (All parties have a room reserved, in the event of rain.) Now it's just up to everyone who performed a song or songs in one of the plays, to get a hold of the sheet music (for piano) for any that you would like to do at the reunion, and practice singing it, and bring it on July 17, so we can relive some great end-of-summer musical memories.
From:Roni Goodman - RONIHEAD@YAHOO.COM Roni Goodman writes: HELLO EVERYONE, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON THIS SITE, MY BAD...THANK YOU WAYNE FOR THE THUMBS DOWN ON THE FLA REUNION,I KNEW YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND. I AM SO GLAD SHOSHANA STILL LIVES, THOUGH I COULD NOT BE AT THE REUNION. I OWE EVERYONE AN APOLOGY FOR NOT KEEPING IN TOUCH THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I DO PLAN ON MAKING THE 5OTH REUNION, THOUGH I HAVE NOT MADE AN REAL ARRANGEMENTS YET,I WILL BE THERE. THOUGH NO EXCUSE IS A GOOD ONE, I HAVE HAD MY HANDS FULL.I CAN SAY THAT MY EFFORTS WERE NEEDED ELSEWHERE AND I HAVE HELPED SAVE A LIFE..I NEVER GO AWAY FOR LONG AND I AM HERE TO STAY, THAT'S ALL...
From:Sue - Susanrachlin@aol.com Sue writes: My dear friends: Please don't be angry or dismayed about the poor response to the proposed 50th anniversay reunion. It was inevitable. Think back to the first one nearly three years ago when fewer than fifty people attended and as a result of that reunion, many relationships were rekindled. I had no illusions about a grand party because I am more realistic than most of you. Most high school or college reunions are never very successful for a myriad of reasons. Think about that. *Let's focus on July 17th and those of us who have a touch of nostalgia for those years will come together for a last hurrah. I plan to attend as will Ellen and Andrew. And who knows, we may be pleasantly surprised by some unannounced friends. See you in July!
From:Steven Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven Kolodny writes: Karen Weissman and Amanda came out to visit us at the beach today. We all had a ball. Amanda is just a gorgeous, delightful child (well what did you expect Karen's kid to be like?) - see a picture of the kids by clicking here --Steve
From:Steven Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven Kolodny writes: Hello Fred Jaffe (a steady customer to this page) and everyone else - it's hard to believe that this guestbook page was started in October '03 and is still not full. If you haven't written in for a while why not dash off a few lines so that we know you are still out there? Please remember Ira Presser's Birthday on August 18. --Steve
From:Steve Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steve Kolodny writes: Happy Birthday Ira Presser
From:Jyll - Jyllk@powerlist.com Jyll writes: I just wanted to wish all of you in FL a safe weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. --Jyll
From:diane margolin - dimike1@comcast.net diane margolin writes: Here is another example of Camp Shoshana permeating our lives. Someone recently gave me a cd of the music from the play You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. One of my kids brought it into the car and now it is all we drive to. I was amazed at how many of the words my kids already knew. They explained that I had been singing them these songs since birth. They were amazed to finally hear the tunes. Thinking of you all and thanking Mindy Hecht for a very fun summer, I remain, diane
From:Steven Kolodny - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven Kolodny writes: Fred Jaffe visited Steve Salamon in Virginia recently - Click Here to see the photo!
From:jyll - jyllk@powerlist.com jyll writes: Just checking in and saying hi! I hope all of you in FL weathered the recent spate of hurricanes well. I just saw the pic of Freddie & Steve - wow, Steve looks just like I remembered! Diane- it's amazing how much our children got from their "crazy" parent's experiences - and how much is repeated! Jessica is doing "Happiness" from Charlie Brown in vocal this year - no need for her to look at the words she was given - my brother and I have taught them to her for years! To all - L'Shana Tova - a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year! --Jyll
From:Fred Jaffe - JaffeFregorjaf@aol.com Fred Jaffe writes: Not only was I able to see Steve Salamon for the first time in around 25 years, I also got to drop in on Wally Goetz, Steve's neighbor in The Bronx, as well as Mountain Lodge, and a fellow band member of Steve's and mine, who I also hadn't seen in in around 25 years. Sorry I don't own a digital camera, and I was only able to see Wally at his deli--that's pretty much the only place he was for the past few days, as he's super-busy with the holiday--so we couldn't take any pictures, as I had with Steve. But he looks great, and it was great seeing him again. I might get to see Wayne tonight, which would round out my trip to the Northeast, one which has already been very fruitfull as far as seeing old campmates goes.
From:Steven - sgkolodny@aol.com Steven writes: I was up in the Monroe area on Saturday 10/9/04 picking apples with my kids at Maskers in Warwick. We stopped at the Red Apple Rest on Rt. 17 for a break (3 hours of traffic up from LI) and found the place to be a tomb. It was open but it reminded me of the Cantina scene from Star Wars. Bizarre creatures of all shapes and sizes were inside just hanging out. So much of the old place was still intact -- even the 60's era 'modern' phone boothes were there. It was surreal. -Steve
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