Lyons Stationery Store

Lyons - most of us remember this place. It was located on the corner of Ridgewood Avenue and S. Pleasant Avenue across from Somerville Elementary School. When I was little, Lyons would be the place I would buy candy and baseball cards on the way home from church on Sunday. It was a soda jerk / newspaper / candy store. There were always bikes parked outside.

Around the corner from Lyons was the infamous Dale's Market - Dale's had the old-fashioned push-screen door with the metal soda ad sign. It was a deli and semi grocery store - the way I remember Dale's is it looked like it was frozen in time - 1940's time - old wooden floors and dusty shelves. Still it was a familiar place.

By the time I got to RHS Lyons became one of the places I bought cigarettes - how we grow!

The new color photo below was taken by my daughter a couple of years ago. The classic b&w one of Lyons back in the day belongs to Dave Roberts and he graciously gave me permission to use it here - thanks Dave!

Above, Lyons as we loved it!

The building that was home to Lyons as it looked in 2010.

A Couple From Betsy Lerner!

These are re-posts - sorry - but they are classic and with the reunion less than 2 months away I had to put 'em up again!

Above, Betsy Lerner and friends outside one of our old haunts - Renato's Pizza. Its still there!

Above Jill Neandross - Laura Reid is driving the car.

A Photo From Gayle Allard!

Anita Simos and Gayle Allard were among those that led the way to the football field for our big day. Gayle just found the photo below showing her and Anita as they made their way to their seats.

Thanks for sending the photo Gayle!!

Above Graduation Day at Ridgewood High School June 20, 1973.

Sorry for the Break.....................

With the reunion getting awfully close just wanted to let everyone know we'll be back on here with stories and photos and more music......................we're just less than 2 months away you guys!

I have been dealing a some serious family health matters - things are good - we'll be back on here with a final push toward our 40th reunion - I know Frank, John & Terri are working super hard to make this a reunion to remember! If you've just discovered this site please consider coming to the reunion this October.................be back in a couple of days...........