Welcome to the latest edition of our class blog.
Please take time to enjoy the updates
from our classmates!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this edition!
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Grandparents proudly show off their special little ones!
Ron Kort and his wife Kim have some cute grandsons!
And here is Ron with his grandson at LBI~
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Let's meet Lynn Wandelmaier and husband Dave's
first grandchild!
They live in London, UK.
Hailey came to NJ in December to meet her grandparents.
Here's Mom Lauren holding her.
And one more of Hailey!
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Sheila Laming and husband Michael
have another granddaughter!
Their daughter Shelby now has 3 little girls!
Here are Beckett (age 7), Rory (age 3) and
new baby Ellowyn.
Ellowyn was born in September 2021.
Ellowyn
Merry Christmas from Santa and his cute little helpers!
Baby Ellowyn's 1st Christmas!
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When Genesis is coming to town (Detroit), you know what you have to do!
John Sepp, Paul Hydrean (standing) and Jack Lansing got together
and enjoyed the concert.
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I reached out to Jim Jordan as I had seen photos of the quality work his business offers. Here is some information~
The business is The Upholstery Shop.
Jim says," We do auto, home, boat, and specialize in classic cars, and anyone from the Class of 76 gets a special discount. We are located in Chester, NY at 135 Main Street.
Our phone number is 845-610-3007."
Take note, yes, he has mentioned a
discount for Class of 76!
Here are some examples of some of the work he performs ~
He has a Facebook page if you would like to check it out some more....https://www.facebook.com/The-Upholstery-Shop-104411878837403
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Joe Fagan shares this news and photos of his son Shane
who attends the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Shane and the family celebrated at Mahwah Bar & Grill
after Navy beat Army 17-13 in December at
Met Life Stadium
on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.
Shane (back left) has been selected to represent USNA at the March 2022 Clara Barton International Humanitarian Law competition in DC. Graduation is around the corner on
May 27th. Then off to Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, SC.
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Philomena has been very busy being creative!
Check out the photos of some of her latest awesome work of fused glasswork and engraving.
Here's what she has to say about her these and other work -
"I’m selling all shapes of cutouts from dolphins, seahorses, hearts, cats, etc with different thicknesses for the crafters to design their own creations, from tiling to painting on. Available now are 3/4” thick, average sizes 14”-19” depending on which cutout you choose. Also special order carvings available for that creative woodworker to incorporate into their own projects. Laser engraving will be available soon for your special pets, family photos on marble and wood. Need 600dpi for laser. And lastly fused glasswork portrait designs."
Some examples of cutouts for crafters
If you want to connect with Philomena (Chillino), she is on Facebook and if you are not able to reach her that way, let me know and I can connect you with her.
If you want to connect with Philomena (Chillino), she is on Facebook and if you are not able to reach her that way, let me know and I can connect you with her.
Not fired yet
Inspiration for the piece above
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Lynn Savino celebrated her recent birthday with some folks we all know at
Fink's BBQ and Cheesesteak Roadhouse in Suffern.
In attendance were Lynn Savino, Paul Lange, John Baker, Patty Menz, Todd & Ada Cochran, Jim & Lidwin Goodwine, Randy & Andrea Swickle, Mike Grattini, and Jeff & Anna Reisel
Here are some photos ~
(names labeled starting on the left and
moving around to the right):
Randy, Patty, Lidwin, Jim, Paul
Anna, Jeff, Mike
Paul, Lynn, Mike, John
Ada, Todd, John, Randy
Todd, Ada, Mike, Jeff
John, Todd, Ada
With thanks to Randy and Lynn for the pictures. (Sorry, the videos would not play when posted.)
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News from Debbi Karpowich ~
"Alabama residents Joe and Maggie Cuhaj took a trip back north recently. Debbi Karpowich O’Connor and her husband Brian enjoyed having a gang reunion at their home in Rockaway, NJ. It is always so much fun to share laughter, smiles, and memories from our time together during high school. “We were there and we had fun!” "
Debbi has shared these photos:
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From top right to bottom: Gary Wilson, Maggie Cuhaj, Joe Cuhaj, Steve Spaulding, Donna, Jean Karpowich, Linda Wilson, Jay Karpowich, Brian O’Connor, Debbi Karpowich O’Connor
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Ok, now for the usual information/requests:
If you move or change your contact information, please forward the new details to me so that I can keep the class database up-to-date. It will make it easier to contact you when there is special news or reunion information. Send any changes to mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com
Thanks!
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For folks who aren't aware, we have a Facebook page for our class group, it is located at:
There is a group called 'You Know You're From Mahwah If"
on Facebook also:
So if you are on Facebook pop around and request to join if you are interested and have not joined the groups earlier.
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The next edition of the blog will go out in October 2022.
In the meantime if you have anything important you would like sent out to the class, email me at mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com and I will do my best to get the word out. If it is not of an urgent nature, you can also send submissions and I will file them until the next edition comes out. As always, I will send a note requesting submissions a couple of weeks prior to the blog coming out if you would like to gather some news and photos to share with the class.
All the best from Canada,
~ Sue
