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Amateur Night
Citizen
Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1880
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 1, 2006 - 5:16 pm: | 
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Is there an official SO schedule for weekend/July 4 activities? |
Nancy - LibraryLady
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Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 3626
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, July 1, 2006 - 6:05 pm: |
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http://southorange.org/articles.asp?articleID=175 |
Old and Gray
Citizen
Username: Pastmyprime
Post Number: 397
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 4:37 pm: |
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It is supposed to rain heavily...is there a rain date? |
red_alert
Citizen
Username: Red_alert
Post Number: 296
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 3, 2006 - 9:37 pm: |
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I hope the gang activities will be kept to a minimum this year. I heard there were a few incidents after the fireworks last year. |
Annie Modesitt
Citizen
Username: Modeknit
Post Number: 32
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 12:48 am: |
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Fireworks are fine, but will we have the annual 'coming to America' post-bike-parade speech?
(My kids have it memorized now.) |
NORA
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Username: Norav
Post Number: 164
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 1:10 am: |
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I think Cryans has the right idea they boarded up the window outside and closed for the 4th. |
Analog01
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Username: Analog01
Post Number: 166
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 3:10 pm: |
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Bad decision not to advertise. The organizers succeeded in keeping the "undesireables" out, but they also kept the "desireables" out as well. NO ONE IS THERE! What a dismal turnout. A few folks watching the banjo band, but that's all. Not a great 4th of July celebration.
And they screwed up on the time for the model boat show. The website says 1-4pm. We showed up at 1:30 to see them packing it all up. In reality it was 10am to 1pm. Wouldn't be so bad except that I brought my 76yr old dad out to SO specifically to see the boats.
Maybe a stealthy 4th wan't the way to go. What will the fireworks be like? One sparkler and a guy whistling the 1812 overture?? |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 693
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 3:45 pm: |
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Oh man, I love those boats! I was thinking of going to Bunnies with the family then to the field to see whatever's goin' on around around 8. Is bunnies open???
That's wierd about Cryan's, I think... |
Glock 17
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Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1362
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 3:47 pm: |
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Analog, around noon I saw a lot of people there. I don't know where you were...but there were 30-40 kids watching the magic show when I was there. |
Pizzaz
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Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3879
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 4:03 pm: |
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Shanabana, yes and we deliver....
http://www.maplewoodonline.com/bunnys
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knak
Citizen
Username: Knak
Post Number: 175
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 4:25 pm: |
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I couldn't find rain date info - does anyone know if (assuming it's raining at 9 PM) the fireworks will be postponed to another night, and which one?? |
Barbara
Citizen
Username: Blh
Post Number: 662
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 5:06 pm: |
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New --BTW, Maplewood doesn't restrict activities to residents with a ticket. Anyone is free to buy tickets. And the events are not run by the township, but rather privately by the Civic Assn. The tickets pay for the circus, fireworks, ribbons for racers, etc.
A large field in Memorial Park is screened off for the evening activities, accessible by two entrances by those holding tickets. Folks come and picnic, listen to the concert and watch fireworks. The fireworks are also visible outside of the fenced area. |
Amateur Night
Citizen
Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1882
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 7:37 pm: |
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So are we good to go tonight?! |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 1369
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 7:43 pm: |
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OH YEAH! BUMRUSH THE PARKING SPACES! |
Psychomom
Citizen
Username: Psychomom
Post Number: 278
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 9:01 pm: |
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this may be drifting off the subject but where can I get details about the Wednesday concerts in the park? |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 1286
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 9:18 pm: |
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The front page of MOL:
http://www.maplewoodonline.com/calendar/eventView.php?Event_ID=4640
See you there?
J.B. |
Analog01
Citizen
Username: Analog01
Post Number: 168
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 10:18 pm: |
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I was there 1 - 1:30. Pretty dull
Fireworks were OK though, much better than the sparklers & whistler. But boy was it crowded with out-of-townies. I guess folks in the neighboring towns didn't know we weren't advertising.
Good Job S.O.! and happy 4th. |
Nancy - LibraryLady
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 3641
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 10:54 pm: |
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Yes, there did seem to be some out of towners, Analog, but the crowd seems peaceful and very family oriented. Heard loads of various accents and different languages being spoken and it reminded me that that is America. Nice show, nice crowd, great day!! |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 697
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 11:49 pm: |
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Great show. Given complaints concerning last year, I was expecting some kind of mayhem. Very subdued. Traffic could have used more cops at certain intersections at the end though. I like that SO is a kind of Fourth of July Mecca. |
susan1014
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Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 1643
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 - 11:51 pm: |
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Just curious analog...how do you know who is from out of town? Is there some ID tattoo that I forgot to get? (we did notice quite a few cars driving back into Maplewood as we looped home...maybe they don't all like paying for the show there?)
Super show, large but well mannered crowd, weather that was lovely for fireworks, after worrying us earlier. Thanks to all the public servants and others who make it work.
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Nancy - LibraryLady
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 3643
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 8:32 am: |
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Yuck, just drove to work and Flood Hill is awash with leftover detris and debris.
What part of the concept of carrying out what you use or bring in is so hard to understand? Saw our diligent public works people picking up all the •••• in the pouring rain. Totally unpleasant way to end a very pleasant holiday. |
mjh
Supporter
Username: Mjh
Post Number: 641
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:05 am: |
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Nancy;
I'm with you there!
I love the United Nations look of the SO firework display crowd, but I the remaining detritus of the event just burns my a** every time.
Granted, there are not enough available trash containers, but I somehow get the feeling that folks who are willing to leave behind their litter aren't going to change, whether trash cans are handier or not. |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 4355
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:09 am: |
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On the bright side, the remnants of the "gun on the hill" will now finally get picked up as well.  |
bets
Supporter
Username: Bets
Post Number: 23478
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 9:36 am: |
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Big kudos to SODPW for such an excellent 4th of July! Police & fire as well - the town workers should be highly commended. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 2044
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 10:38 am: |
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Fireworks were awesome, band excellent!
Did not seem as crowded to me as last/previous years (perhaps because of the earlier rain?).
Noticed the police presence walking through the crowd (which I don't recall from years previous).
Seemed like a much wider "no parking" zone than previous years, though. All the streets south of Wyoming closed off (used to be you could at least park on one side).
The trash thing is a mess! Noticed one of the "vendors" selling the glow sticks and similar toys, just pulling them out of the wrapper and throwing the packaging on the ground - big pile! Also some families unwrapping their food, throwing the paper behind them on the grass. What the heck kind of manners is that?!? (I'd have liked to see the police escor that guy away, I'm sure he didn't have a permit to be selling, but then perhaps those are not the kinds of things to make a scene over)
BIG kudos to the police, parks, recreation, public works -- you all made it a great, fun, safe event!
Pete |
beezer
Citizen
Username: 3girls
Post Number: 36
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 12:00 pm: |
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We had a great time at the fireworks! We thought it was very crowded - we were closer to the duck pond than the band - looked like a sea of people from our perspective. I was impressed with the length of the show and type of fireworks given it was a town event - very pleased.
The trash was disappointing, but people are pigs everywhere, not just in South Orange and at almost every event I've been to with large numbers of people, there's a trail of trash to follow (even theme parks). It was a chance to talk to the kids about why we don't litter and environmentality. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 931
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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I had a lovely time and the fireworks were great!
Peteglider: will tell my exhusband that you liked his band. |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 4358
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 12:19 pm: |
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Bajou...the band was great. It was nice to have some real rock 'n' roll out in the park.
Pete...actually parking was permitted on one side of the streets south of Wyoming. They had "barricades" up, but the crossing guards did let people through to park. |
happyman
Citizen
Username: Happyman
Post Number: 451
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 12:27 pm: |
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I also thought the fireworks were great. I loved the 2nd finale!
Our only negative was when the fireworks began a guy and his pit bull parked themselves on the blanket in front of us. Every time someone walked past the dog lunged for them! The family next to them had to move for their children's safety.
#1 - What kind of dog owner would bring their pet to fireworks!
#2 - This is a park, why were they allowed to bring him in anyhow!
For next year, let's advise our police patrol to remove anyone with a dog.
PS....I thought the police did a Fabulous job with traffic and crowd control.
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ken (the other one)
Citizen
Username: Ken
Post Number: 420
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 - 6:12 pm: |
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I saw the officer at the Maplewood Fireworks not allowing dogs in the firework area. I thought that was a good idea.
ken |
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