March 2012 Update

It's that time again....here's a bit of news for your enjoyment!

Mike Dooley has shared the following:



Michael #4, gold shirt on right



Michael Dooley, #4

"What a weekend! After a grueling eighty minutes of soccer the game tied at one all. in the second overtime period Mike's team scores and become 4A Florida State Champs. That was in Tampa. We collect our gear and head to Disney Wide World of Sports for a club match. Mike Bangs in two goals. Then bangs head for a concussion."

Congratulations to Michael! Way to go! Another great soccer season!

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More sports news, this time from Joe Fagan...

"Jack Fagan (on the left in photo below) recently medaled in the top 4 at the NE Pennsylvania Wrestling Championships @ 220 lbs and was one win short of advancing to the PA State tournament in Hershey, PA. The NE Regional is considered one of toughest in the country and the top 3 shown finished 2nd, 6th and 8th in the state. He’ll get one more shot next year."

Awesome job, Jack!  Congrats! Continued success!

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Irene Bader Calotta shared an email from the Mahwah Museum (below). Thanks  Irene!  I also contacted Thomas Dunn of the museum and he is happy to have us share the information with our classmates. I have added some content from the museum web site, too.  What a wonderful resource this museum is! If you have a chance, be sure to visit.

Private William James Mann

                                                            
The Mahwah Museum has opened an exciting new exhibit, “New Jersey Fights in the Civil War – Remembering Soldiers Buried in Mahwah” to celebrate the Sesquicentennial (150 years) of the Civil War. The exhibit is open from 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at the Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah.  This runs through June 30th.


During the war, New Jersey regiments were engaged in every major battle and many of the State’s soldiers were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice. Twenty eight of these soldiers are buried in three of Mahwah’s cemeteries: Ramapo Reformed Church Cemetery, Mahwah Cemetery, and Redeemer Cemetery. The Museum has information about each one: his unit and the actions and events in which he was engaged.

This exhibit is focused on the experiences of New Jersey soldiers during the struggle: how they lived and trained, where and how they fought, and the importance of the roles of women and children in this war. William Mann, of Mahwah, and the other the members of the “United States Colored Troops” are honored in the exhibit.

Special sections focus on the New Jersey recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor and the contrarian “Peace Democrats” of Bergen County. Local collectors have provided the museum with many Civil War era artifacts, photos, and documents that are part of the display.

On April 21, 2012, the 15th New York Cavalry, a Civil War re-enactor unit, will be encamped on the lawn outside the museum. This living history experience will allow visitors to the Museum to step back in time and to experience the life of the soldier during the war years.

“Les Paul in Mahwah” a wildly popular exhibit, also continues through June 2012.  The Les Paul in Mahwah Museum Exhibit opened on September 25 and is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. until at least the end of June. This exhibit will allow visitors to learn about the essential facts of Les Paul's life and career.


It has sections on invention and innovation, a display of one of a kind precious guitars made especially for Les, enthusiastic support from many famous current-day artists, a recreation of the studio in which Les did his work, a performance space where, at special times, patrons can play one of Les's guitars, and many hands-on video and audio displays. Click here to reserve a time to play one of Les's guitars.

Learn how this creative genius transformed rock, country and jazz music.  See how he and Mary performed for their weekly radio show from their home in Mahwah.

For more information go to http://www.mahwahmuseum.org/ or call 201-512-0099.

                

The Mahwah Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah.

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That's about it for this update.  If you wish to include any news or photos in the next update, just pass it along to me.  Thanks everyone! Have a great spring and summer. 

Sue

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