JASPER JOTTINGS Week 35 – 2008 Aug 31
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK35.html
Index
POSITRACTION: Always listen to your “inner voice”.
JOY: Hogue, Laura Streche (MC2005) weds
POSITRACTION: Boys Honored As 911 Heroes
JNEWS: Tramontano, William A. (MC1976) has become Brooklyn College’s new provost (again?)
JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) received “THE” postcard from Manhattan College!
JNEWS: Stevens, Stanley “Bud” [MC1980] new Chief Human Resources Officer Amerinet St. Louis, Mo.
JOY: A beautiful baby girl – ‘Sarah Josephine Power’
JOY: Otterstedt, Paul (MC1983) proclaims the arrival of Abigail Charlotte
JEmail: Reinke, FJohn (MC1968) takes note of bishop’s “correction”
MObit: Martin, Gerard Edward (Jasper BBall Fan)
MObit: Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)
QUAD: Quadrangle back online
JVideo: Move in day; no eithernet cables
JEmail: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) cites KofC news site
Comment on JObit: Semchyshyn, George Roman (MC1968) by kat
Comment on CARTOON: Barack's New book by Jerry Breen (MC1970) by margaret c
ENDNOTE: Let's NOT forget the workers on 'Labor Day'!
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POSITRACTION: Always listen to your "inner voice".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/26090
21/Madrid-air-crash-stewardess-survived-by-switching-seats.html
http://tinyurl.com/3jj3oa
Madrid air crash stewardess survived by 'switching seats'
By Fiona Govan and Ed Owen in Madrid
Last Updated: 11:22PM BST 23 Aug 2008
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The sole crew member to survive last week's Madrid air crash has revealed how her life was spared by a last-minute decision to switch her seat from the back of the plane to the front.
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Always listen to your "inner voice". I've heard it described as: "your conscience", the "Universe singing to us", "God speaking quietly directly to our soul", "intuition", "synchronicity", and "plain old luck".
Whatever!
An Old Nun said it was your Guardian Angel.
If it is "your conscience", the I love the dialogue in the movie "A Man For All Seasons" for instructions on following "your conscience":
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The Duke of Norfolk: Oh confound all this. I'm not a scholar, I don't know whether the marriage was lawful or not but dammit, Thomas, look at these names! Why can't you do as I did and come with us, for fellowship!
Sir Thomas More: And when we die, and you are sent to heaven for doing your conscience, and I am sent to hell for not doing mine, will you come with me, for fellowship?
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Hope, that voice yells for me. I do tend to get engrossed in what I am doing at the time. No sensitive tap on the shoulder will do; I need a good swift kick in the A double Q!
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* Posted on: Sun, Aug 24 2008 12:00 PM

JOY: Hogue, Laura Streche (MC2005) weds
Hogue, Laura Streche (MC2005) weds.
http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=32101478
[JR: Pics prove it!]
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Ceremony
Friday August 8, 2008, 7:00PM
Brentwood Country Club
100 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brentwood, NY 11717
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[JR: On 8/8/8 @ 7PM?]
[JR: Mozel Tov!]
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* Posted on: Sun, Aug 24 2008 5:31 PM

POSITRACTION: Boys Honored As 911 Heroes
http://tinyurl.com/5obn52
Boys Honored As 911 Heroes
Published: August 5, 2008
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two local boys received awards Tuesday for calling 911 in an emergency.
Shawn D. Parkes, 12, of Overland Park, was recognized by 9-1-1 for Kids®, an international emergency/disaster response educational organization. He called 911 when he saw a man at a Johnson County school beating a woman. Police said he stayed on the phone to make sure that officers knew exactly where to find them.
Dillon Huddleston, 10, of La Plata, Mo., called 911 when he saw his mother, who was 8 months pregnant, sick on the floor. Doctors later told her she would not have survived if her son hadn’t called for help.
Former Kansas City Chiefs players and even the police chief were on hand to recognize the young heroes.
[JR: May all your challenges be small enough for you to handle; yet, big enough to stretch you. Me? Tiny ones, please.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Aug 25 2008 12:06 PM

JNEWS: Tramontano, William A. (MC1976) has become Brooklyn College’s new provost (again?)
http://www1.cuny.edu/forum/?p=2763
New Provost William Tramontano Takes Office
August 25th, 2008
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William A. Tramontano, a distinguished educator and researcher in the biological sciences, has become Brooklyn College’s new provost and vice-president for academic affairs, the College’s chief academic officer.
“Dr. Tramontano brings strong leadership to the College, a commitment to faculty growth and development, and a proven ability to initiate and implement new academic programs,” said President Christoph M. Kimmich as the provost assumed his post on Tuesday, July 1. “Brooklyn College welcomes Dr. Tramontano.”
A native of Bay Ridge, Tramontano comes to Brooklyn College from Lehman College, where he served as dean of natural and social sciences since 2003. He also served as the acting provost and vice-president for academic affairs during the 2006-07 academic year.
“I feel privileged to become part of the Brooklyn College community, and I look forward to serving all its members,” Tramontano said.
Tramontano holds a B.S. in biology from Manhattan College, an M.S. in biology from New York University, and a Ph.D. from New York University with a major in physiology. In 2002, he received the Distinguished LaSallian Educator Award from Manhattan College. Tramontano is currently serving the City University of New York on the Research Deans Committee and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in Science (National Science Foundation).
“Coming from CUNY makes the transition easier because of the similarities of the institutions, the semi-centralized nature of CUNY, and my familiarity with the duties of the college provost,” Tramontano said.
He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi Honor Society, Botanical Society of America, Council for Undergraduate Research, and National Associations for the Advisors for the Health Professions. Tramontano taught at Manhattan College from 1981 to 2003. From 1988 to 2002, he served as chairperson of the Biology Department at Manhattan College/College of Mount Saint Vincent, where he also taught biology with the rank of full professor since 1991. He attended the Jesuit Brooklyn Preparatory High School, today the site of CUNY’s Medgar Evers College.
Under his leadership, Lehman College initiated three new academic programs: Master of Social Work, Master of Public Health, and Bachelor of Business Administration. He was also instrumental in the planning of a new science facility.
“Facilities are always an issue, as is getting the money for the capital improvements we will need at the College. So whether it’s the Roosevelt science project or the new theaters, those are the things I am going to play a role in,” he said.
“The intellectual tradition of Brooklyn College is recognized both near and far-it’s a fantastic institution. That said, what I know about the College is probably five percent of what I need to know.”
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Tramontano, William A. (MC1976) (again?)
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* Posted on: Mon, Aug 25 2008 7:11 PM

JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) received “THE” postcard from Manhattan College!
From: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957)
Sent: Aug 25, 2008, at 5:41 PM
To: reinke, fjohn68
Subject: Re: Phishing expedition?
I received a postcard from Manhattan College signed by Ellen Kiernan, Director of Alumni Relations asking me to verify my data. Is this legit? Is it an attempt to sell us an alumni directory with an endorsement by the college? If it is I see it as an unethical and underhanded way to sell this “directory”.. If it is a sales pitch, let the publisher send it out to us as all the other fund raising items are sent or let them take out an ad in the news magazine we receive. I think it would be better received if it were done that way.
Carmine Vaccarino
BEE ‘57
PS Din not receive a Jasper Jottings this week.
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[JR: (1) Legit, read the last two or three issues of Jottings. It's fronting for the College. The pitch is from the Alumni Organization. There have been lots of thoughts expressed. Not all printable. (2) Issue went out on schedule. Check you spam folder? fjohn68 ]
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UPDATE: Looks like I screwed it up. I redid the Yahoo distribution today. Sorry, Oldheimers!
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* Posted on: Mon, Aug 25 2008 7:23 PM
* Updated: Mon, Aug 25 2008 8:02 PM

JNEWS: Stevens, Stanley “Bud” [MC1980] new Chief Human Resources Officer Amerinet St. Louis, Mo.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/amerinet-names-stevens
-chief-human/story.aspx?guid=%7BDD1A5DAB-DA11-4B68-9589-1BE3
15C24627%7D&dist=hppr
http://tinyurl.com/6e6vto
Amerinet Names Stevens as Chief Human Resources Officer
Last update: 9:09 a.m. EDT Aug. 25, 2008
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ST. LOUIS, Aug 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Amerinet announces the appointment of a new Chief Human Resources Officer, Stanley “Bud” Stevens. Bringing an extensive background in human resource leadership and management, Stevens will begin with Amerinet, effective August 25, 2008. His office will be housed in Amerinet’s corporate offices located in St. Louis, Mo.
Stevens’ diverse career includes positions that have utilized his broad professional expertise in recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, training and development and performance management and assessment.
Stated Todd Ebert, Amerinet’s president and chief executive officer, “I look forward to having Bud join our organization as an integral member of our leadership team. His depth and breadth of professional experiences in the human capital arena will be critical for the successful continuation of our strategic growth plan for our company.”
Stevens’ professional background includes leadership positions at architectural and engineering design firm, HNTB Company and Fidelity Investments. Additional leadership roles held within the medical industry feature corporations including Xomed Surgical Products, Allergan Optical and Tambrands. Stevens also holds the honor of having served as a captain in the United States Marine Corps.
His educational background includes a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross and an MBA earned at Manhattan College.
About Amerinet Inc.
Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with healthcare providers to improve operating margins by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams.
Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members’ specific needs.
Based in St. Louis, Mo., with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves acute and non-acute healthcare providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com.
SOURCE: Amerinet Inc.
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* Posted on: Mon, Aug 25 2008 9:57 PM

JOY: A beautiful baby girl – ‘Sarah Josephine Power’
From: Power, Matthew (MC1993)
Date: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:55 pm
Subject: birth announcement mpwer
A beautiful baby girl -’Sarah Josephine-born June 6, 2008, welcomed
home by big sister Amanda and big brother Matthew
Michelle (LeMire) Power 92
Matthew Power 93
Pierce J. Power -grandfather 50
Paul LeMire -uncle 85
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[JR: Mozel Tov! ]
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* Posted on: Tue, Aug 26 2008 7:01 AM

JOY: Otterstedt, Paul (MC1983) proclaims the arrival of Abigail Charlotte
From: Paul Otterstedt (BEME 1983)
Date: August 26, 2008 2:50:10 PM EDT
Subject: Re: JASPER JOTTINGS Week 34 – 2008 Aug 24
Happy news to share!
My wife Jenny and I announce the birth of our second child, Abigail
Charlotte Otterstedt, on August 15, 2008.
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[JR: Mozel Tov! Jaspers have been busy this week!!]
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* Posted on: Tue, Aug 26 2008 7:17 PM

JEmail: Reinke, FJohn (MC1968) takes note of bishop’s “correction”
In lieu of sending my self email, I thought I’d share this finding directly. Email is so last decade any way. I should be pushing twitters, not a blog. So, like, I think, ahh, … (yeah, hanging around on the Facebook too much!)
I have roasted the CINO politicians and the enabling Princes of the Church. Seems like that might be changing?
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/
archbishop-pelosis-comments-on-abortion-are-false
-2008-08-25.html
http://tinyurl.com/6mknbs
Washington archbishop rips Pelosi on abortion
By Bob Cusack
Posted: 08/25/08 11:29 PM [ET]
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In a rare public rebuke of a top politician, the archbishop of Washington said Monday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was incorrect when she recently said the moment of conception has long been a matter of controversy within the Catholic Church.
In a release issued Monday night, Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl said Pelosi’s comments on “Meet the Press” on Sunday “were incorrect.”
Wuerl noted that Pelosi responded to a question on when life begins by mentioning she was Catholic.
The release quoted Pelosi as saying the church has not been able to come with a definition of when life begins.
“After Mr. Tom Brokaw, the interviewer, pointed out that the Catholic Church feels strongly that life begins at conception, she replied, ‘I understand. And this is, like, maybe 50 years or something like that. So again, over the history of the church, this is an issue of controversy,’ ” the release said.
Wuerl strongly disagrees.
He said, “We respect the right of elected officials such as Speaker Pelosi to address matters of public policy that are before them, but the interpretation of Catholic faith has rightfully been entrusted to the Catholic bishops. Given this responsibility to teach, it is important to make this correction for the record.”
Wuerl pointed out that the Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear, and has been clear for 2,000 years. He cited Catechism language that reads, “Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception … Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law.”
A Pelosi spokesman did not immediately comment for this article.
The Speaker recently said she, unlike other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights, has not clashed with her church about receiving communion.
In an interview on C-SPAN that aired earlier this month, Pelosi was asked about how some church officials have raised objections about whether former presidential contenders – such as Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) – should receive communion.
Pelosi, a Roman Catholic whose district includes most of San Francisco, said she has not encountered such difficulties in her church.
“I think some of it is regional,” she said, “It depends on the bishop of a certain region, and, fortunately for me, communion has not been withheld and I’m a regular communicant, so that would be a severe blow to me if that were the case.”
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Perhaps, there will be “truth in labeling” for the CINOs yet!
fjohn68
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UPDATE
August 27, 2008
Cardinal Egan and the Abortion Debate
C. Edmund Wright
Did I just hear Cardinal Egan change the abortion debate? Perhaps I did.
Tuesday, the Archdioces of New York issued an unequivocally blistering rebuke to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her mind numbing attempt to keep the question of when life begins “above her pay grade” (not to mention the pay grades of Barack Obama , Cardinal Egan, the Pope and pretty much the entire Catholic Church.) Egan, perhaps fresh off a raise, is apparently of sufficient pay grade to answer this nagging question. And answer it he did, with clarity and certitude and with passion.
What he did not include in his answer, and this is the game changer, was scripture.
“We are blessed in the 21st century with crystal-clear photographs and action films of the living realities within their pregnant mothers. No one with the slightest measure of integrity or honor could fail to know what these marvelous beings manifestly, clearly and obviously are, as they smile and wave into the world outside the womb.”
[JR: WOW! Seems like the score is Princes 2 CINOs 0!]
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* Posted on: Wed, Aug 27 2008 8:09 AM
* Updated: Wed, Aug 27 2008 5:59 PM

MObit: Martin, Gerard Edward (Jasper BBall Fan)
http://www.legacy.com/StamfordAdvocate/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=116479439
http://tinyurl.com/68nfz8
Gerard Edward Martin
GERARD EDWARD MARTIN formerly of Bedford, NY; Woodbury, CT; Block Island, RI, died on Sunday evening, August 24, 2008.
He was born and raised in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, nicknamed “Yardy”, son of Thomas and Mary (nee McGovern), both natives of Galway, Ireland. Married 49 years to his late wife Anne T. Martin (nee Reilly), is survived by their five sons: Dr.Thomas J. of Grahamsville, NY; Timothy G. (wife Daniele) of Simsbury, CT; Michael P. of Salisbury, CT; Brian C. (wife Carla) of Avon CT; Peter J.(wife Christy) of Darien, CT; as well as grandchildren: Mary-Kate, Ryan, Cameron, Reilly-Anne, Kathleen, Connor, Brian, Jack, and Katherine.
Gerard served in the USCG at 17 years of age during WW II. Later attended University of the Highlands, and Iona College briefly on track scholarships, before joining the NYPD. He attained the rank of detective within months of graduating the academy and was later awarded a Special Citation by the U.S. Secret Service for his work. Gerard elected to join his brother firefighters in the FDNY where he served at Ladder Co’s 17 and 32, until his retirement. Manhattan College basketball devotee, “scouting” beloved nephews: Martin Baietti, Peter Swanson and Gerry Oswald. He built numerous fine homes in Westchester and Fairfield as owner of Georgetown Construction. He is also survived by his sister, Eileen Panzenbeck.
Wake at Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 2 School St. on Thursday 1-3, and from 6-9. Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Bedford NY on Friday at 11:00. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Valahalla, NY. Reception at Clock Avenue, Darien, CT, to follow the burial. To place an online condolence, please visit www.munsonlovetere funeralhome.com
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Martin, Gerard Edward (Jasper BBall Fan)
[JR: Editorial discretion applied. If this Fan has Jasper in his obit, then the alumni should extend him a "payback" prayer. Notre Dame recognizes its 'subway alumni'; so should we.]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/6azgn5
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* Posted on: Wed, Aug 27 2008 9:36 PM
* Updated: Wed, Aug 27 2008 10:24 PM

MObit: Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)
http://www.legacy.com/NewsTimes/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=116479381
http://tinyurl.com/6mwlzb
Gertrude M. Healy
Gertrude M Healy, age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Connecticut Hospice on the coast of Long Island Sound in Branford. Gertrude was born April 3, 1924, daughter of Walter Markey and Gertrude Marie (Shea) Markey.
Gertrude grew up on City Island, N.Y. and was always proud of the title "Clam Digger" given to the residents. A graduate of Villa Maria Academy in the Bronx, Gertrude attended Franklin School of Professional Arts and became a draftswoman for Jacobs Shipyard that built mine sweepers and PT boats. On August 22, 1944, she had the honor of christening the PT BOAT PT398.
Gertrude married William Healy, a Manhattan College graduate and Navy lieutenant. The couple moved to Danbury and raised two sons, William and Robert. After 30 years in her beloved Danbury community, Gertrude moved to Southbury and sought employment in areas of interest to her. Working at Calico Corners and the Lenox Store, she shared her passion for creating a beautiful home environment. Gertrude was an active volunteer throughout her life, volunteering at the Danbury Court House, the election polls, Welcome Wagon, the Southbury Training School Thrift Shop, and Pegasus, a therapeutic horseback riding stable for handicapped children in Woodbury.
Gertrude became known as "Gigi" (short for Grandma Gertrude) when her first granddaughter was born 25 years ago. "Gigi" was devoted to her granddaughters and would come to their aide at a moment's notice. Always resourceful and efficient, she often enjoyed the challenge of redesigning a dress or a slip cover! Gertrude passed on her love of the shore and saw to it that her family enjoyed vacation by the sea for decades.
Gertrude's friends at Heritage Village fondly remember her as one who always anticipated the needs of others right through to the end, whether it was potting flowers for the units or running errands, she attended to the smallest of needs for others. An active member of her church, Gertrude possessed a firm faith in God's goodness which she reflected to all.
Gertrude is survived by two sons, William and his wife, Suzanne of Bethel and Robert of Southbury; one brother, Walter Markey of Chester, N.J.; and her beloved grandchildren, Robyn, Anna, Heather, Melissa and Christy Rose. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, August 28, 2008 at St. Teresa Church, Woodbury at 10:30 a.m. Following a reception, committal services will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Bethel. Memorial contributions are requested to be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405-4906. The Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury is in charge of arrangements.
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Healy, Gertrude M. [Jasper spouse)
[JR: Descretion again. What can I say. If someone thought it was important to mention, then we can pray for them.]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/56oq6b
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* Posted on: Wed, Aug 27 2008 9:57 PM

QUAD: Quadrangle back online
http://media.www.mcquadrangle.org/media/storage/paper663/
news/2008/08/27/OpEd/Notes.From.The.Editor-3405964.shtml
http://tinyurl.com/62o7ng
Notes From The Editor
David Ellison
Issue date: 8/27/08 Section: OpEd
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We are back online!
I understand a lot of alumni, families of students and others interested in what is going on at Manhattan College have wondered what has happened to the online version of the Quadrangle.
Well we went offline all of last year to concentrate on the print issue of the newspaper. As a result, I am pleased to announce we recently won the Most Improved Group Award for the 2007-2008 school year.
We are extremely excited to bring back the online version.
{Extraneous Deleted}
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[JR: Respecting their copyrights after a nasty conversation two years ago about "their content", I'm just reporting what they send me.]
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* Posted on: Wed, Aug 27 2008 10:31 PM

JVideo: Move in day; no eithernet cables
http://www.youtube.com/formula203
formula203
Joined: August 17, 2008
Last Sign In: 17 hours ago
Videos Watched: 92
Subscribers: 3
Channel Views: 153
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[JR: A new finding from Twitter to YouTube. Hard to find all the ways Jaspers express themselves. Funny. But then a girl with a bag on her head is always a hoot. Forgetting the cables; expecting the new dorm to be wireless. Argh! Have to bring that up at the next CGC meeting. I enjoyed it. Shocking, but reminds me of the 60's. Have to watch for more. Interesting that YouTube doesn't allow an RSS feed of an individual user. That would have been helpful. Finding this content is going to be hard enough!]
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* Posted on: Thu, Aug 28 2008 8:09 AM

JEmail: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) cites KofC news site
From: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957)
Date: August 28, 2008 11:14:52 PM EDT
To: “Ferdinand J. Reinke”
Subject: Fw: A new service from the Knights of Columbus
I found this to be an interesting web site. Check it out.
CAV’57
- On Thu, 8/28/08, Knights of Columbus Communications Department <communications@kofc.org> wrote:
From: Knights of Columbus Communications Department <communications@kofc.org>
Subject: A new service from the Knights of Columbus
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 5:58 PM
NEWS FOR KNIGHTS
Knights of Columbus launches news and information site for Catholics
The Knights of Columbus this week launched a brand-new Internet-based news and information service for Catholics everywhere: Headline Bistro.
Headline Bistro is a website that provides a quick digest of daily news sources around the world that contain news of interest to active Catholics. Whether it relates to world affairs, national politics or news specifically about the Catholic Church, you’ll find links to the original sources here. You’ll also find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended reading from the world of books. The web address is www.headlinebistro.com.
You can also sign up for a daily e-mail that’ll give you the day’s top headlines. If you’re already a subscriber to our other e-mail updates, just enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box and add Headline Bistro to your preferences.
Tell all your Catholic friends about Headline Bistro!
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 29 2008 5:13 PM

Comment on JObit: Semchyshyn, George Roman (MC1968) by kat
i dunno who wrote this but you know nothing about my dad obviously and nothing about our family!
* Posted on: Thu, Aug 28 2008 12:20 PM
[JR: Kat is George's daughter. I've emailed her to find out what is wrong.]
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Comment on CARTOON: Barack’s New book by Jerry Breen (MC1970) by margaret c
racist
* Posted on: Thu, Aug 28 2008 10:08 PM
[JR: Typical 'drive by' comment.]
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ENDNOTE: Let’s NOT forget the workers on ‘Labor Day’!
Last night, I heard three waitresses in a ‘greasy spoon’ commiserate that they only earned 2.63 per hour with no holiday or overtime pay. Not being annoying, while I am never an advocate for gooferment action, in this case I was.
I want to urge the gooferment to get out of its improper and unconstitutional role in education. Clearly these women had been miseduacter in their rights in the free market. I wanted to stand up and scream ‘qwit yur kvetching and get a better job!’ at the top of my lungs.
I appreciated these women serving Frau and I. (You might ask why I was in a greasy spoon, but that a matter for another day!) But, I’m saddened that America’s “Labor” is so under educated!
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* Posted on: Sun, Aug 31 2008 7:05 AM

“Bon courage a vous tous”
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http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK34.html

Index

POSITRACTION: Nashville man finds baby girl left in front of his house
REMEMBERANCE: Gebrian, Sr. Susanne M. (MC1969)
Remembrance: Lisa Marie Muccilo ‘92 (Five years ago today)
JFound: Lamiano, Frank (MC1956) … (on FACEBOOK)
JFound: Avvento, Paul (MC2007) … (on FACEBOOK)
JFound: Buran, Bill (MC1999) running for NY State Assembly
JEMAIL: “UPS > Delivery Failure” virus circulating
JEMAIL: Morgan, Jim (MC1957) says “you could be too old some day”
JNEWS: Evans, Artie (MC1961) annual tourney honor
REMEMBRANCE: Fitzpatrick, John Francis “Jack” (MC1951)
JNEWS: Santerre, Josh (MC????) named UVM assistant
JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) urges participation in an MSNBC poll
Remembrance: Durocher, William G. (MC????)
JEmail: Emond, Doug (MC1984) 9/25 at McFadden’s of Boston owned by Sullivan, John (MC1988)
JNEWS: Logan, Doug (MC????) new head of USA Track & Field
JFound: Levine, Barbara S. (MC1979) a South Florida Broker who is nuts about golf
MObit: Tragedy impacts a possible future Jasper!
JEMAIL: McGrath, Erin M. (MC1992) reports “Manhattan College” students interviewed about the lower drinking age
JEMAIL: Maher, Kevin (MC1980) is appointed Vice President-Middle East and Africa Sales, AT&T Global Services.
JNEWS: Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) reports a benefit  for his cousin, Kyle Fleischmann, who has been missing
JObit: Bania, Stephen (MC????)
MFound: Ken Norton remembered as part of a courageous act!
MFound: Hanrahan, Elizabeth (MC2010?) titled Queen of Roscommon
JFound: Lalor, Mary Jo (MC????) is the power behind the throne
JHQ: Manhattan College Names Dr. Tim Ward New Dean Of Engineering
JHQ: U.S. News & World Report Ranks School  Of Engineering Among The Best In The Nation
JEmail: Avvento, Paul (MC2007) (on FACEBOOK)
JObit: Mazza, Sr. Mary Assumpta (MC1945)
Comment on REMEMBERING: Lisa Marie Muccilo ‘92  by Erin McGrath
ENDNOTE: Let’s NOT forget the child survivors of all  botched abortions on election day!
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Index
POSITRACTION: For children who’ve been through hell
PRAYERS REQUESTED: A Jasper mom and baby boy
ADMINISTRIVIA: A drive by comment. No wonder the person wants to hide!
JEmail: Finch, Bernadette Kelly (MC1995) gives birth to a beautiful baby boy, who’s due home soon.
JUpdate: Chacon, Elias (MC1990)
JNEWS: Pirozzolo, Raymond (MC????) an extern at the USMA military hospital
MNEWS: A future Jasper’s award reveals a great article
MNEWS: Joel Blumberg, the former play-by-play announcer for Manhattan College men’s basketball
JBlogger: Carbonaro, Richard F. (MC1997)
MObit: Williamson, Muriel (MCStaff)
JEMAIL: Butz, John J. (MC1989) lands in the Windy City
JEMAIL: Antenucci, John (MC1959) Where is George Eastment today?
JEMAIL: McGrath, Erin (MC1992) reports that the Lisa Marie Muccilo ‘92 Fund is now complete
JEMAIL: Mangone, Mark (MC1977) explains the origins of Social Justice
JBlogger: Nicoletti, Anthony (MC2012)
JEMAIL: Manhattan College Businessmen’s Retreat September 19-21, 2008
JHQ: Monmouth Park Day at the Races / Thursday, August 21, 2008
PRAYERS REQUESTED: Martin, Margaret (MC1998) — Caitlin Anne Martin diagnosed with leukemia
CARTOON: Obamaman is hiding his secret identity!
JFound: Walsh, William J. (MC1968) (on MARTINDALE)
JNEWS: Morgan, Mary (MC????) sees corporate social responsibility
JFound: Belben, Lisa Robin Jones (MC1993) (on FACEBOOK)
JEmail: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) become “Guest Curmudgeon”
Remembrance: Colbert, Edward G. (MC1949)
Comment on About by Trista
ENDNOTE: I’m going to start getting my fries and shakes somewhere else

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JASPER JOTTINGS Week 32 – 2008 Aug 10

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK32.html

Index
POSITRACTION: Neighbor Rescues
JUPDATE: Abrams, Graciela M. (MC1997)
JUPDATE: Schultz, Kelly (MC1994)
CARTOON: Breen, Jerry (MC1971) does a book cover
JObit: Mason, Philip (MC????)
JBlogger: Conway, Tom (MC2008)
JFound: Cosgrove, Meggles (MC2002) (on FACEBOOK)
JHQ: It’s official; It was phishing!
JObit: Connors, John (MC1974) reported by Lindgren, Thomas K. (MC1978)
JNews: 8th Annual JKO Memorial Golf Classic
JObit: Casey, Br. Daniel F. (MC1964)
JEMAIL: Otto G. Obermaier, Esq.’57 book review
JEMAIL: Gunn. Joe (MC1976), via Mike, reports on Connors, John (MC1973) obit
JEMAIL: Kearney, James V. (MC1969) attorney for a California yacht club
JEmail: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) submits that KofC is onto “Catholic” politicians
Remembrance: Johannes, George R. (MC1962)
JObit: Wilder, John E. (MC????)
JFound: McNulty, Joseph (MC1987) (on Facebook)
JBlogger: Rohrssen, Mike (MC2005)
JFound: Rossi, Todd A. (MC1977) (on MARTINDALE)
MNEWS: bringing in her softball team from Manhattan College
Comment on JHQ: Email solicitation for a “MC Directory” is legit by Ed Crist (MC1999)
ENDNOTE: foreclosure for parking fine!
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JASPER JOTTINGS Week 31 – 2008 Aug 03

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK31.html

Index

POSITRACTION: Nothing is ever “hopeless”
JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
MFound: George Eastment of Manhattan College
JEMAIL: Breen, Jerry (MC1970) – his cartoons are ’shirt-ti-fied’
JEMAIL: Steponkus, Bill (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
JFound: Callahan, Tom (MC????) is over at Iona
JFound: Kennedy, James (MC1968) (on Facebook)
JObit: Gebren, Michael Stephen (MC1970)
JEMAIL: Uhran, John [MC1957] ids Edward Skiko (MC1957)
JFound: Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) reports finding Jordan, Thomas G. (MC1971)
JNews: Vaillancourt, Rev Mark (MC1990) New president of Kennedy Catholic High School
JEMAIL: Masters, Bill (MC1962) comments on the upcoming Manhattan Alum Directory
ADMINISTRIVIA: Warning I believe this is a phishing attempt.
JFound: Kroculick, Joseph B. (MC1990)
JObit: Krajci, William (MC1975)
JObit: Boehm, Terri (MC1994) reports on her Dad Boehm, Ralph L. (MC 1953)
JObit: Casey, Br. Daniel F. (MC1964)
JOY: Fife, William (MC1967) makes it to 40!
JFound: Lo, Gerald (MC1979) Director Nycomed
JObit: Johnson, Charles D. (MC1949)
JFound: Corless, James (MC????)
JNEWS: Injury spoils Jotanovic’s dream
JNEWS: Future Jasper Chirstine put MC in print
JObit: Cioffari, Ralph Edward (MC1947)
REMEMBRANCE: Barnes, Rev Robert W. (MC????)
JOY: Garrahan, Christopher (MC1994) and Deirdre O’dea (MC1993) just had their first child
JEMAIL: Dolan, Paul (MC1982) may be less than pleased
Comment on JObit: Gentile, Cesare (MC????) by Tom Gibbons (MC1960)
Comment on JEMAIL: Jerry Breen (MC1970) by John Nason (MC1950)
Comment on JObit: Flood, Frank B. (MC1956) by Frank Beston (MC1952)
ENDNOTE: the State costs us in ways we can see and ways we cannot see

POSITRACTION: Nothing is ever “hopeless”
http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/sanitation.truck.nyc.2.775071.html
$20,000 Diamond Earrings Found In NYC Landfill
Jeweler Somehow Finds Her 3-Carat Gems At Fresh Kills
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A Staten Island jeweler got her 3-carat diamond earrings back after she, her husband and city sanitation employees sorted through a heap of garbage.
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Yuck, but lucky.
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 27 2008 1:00 PM

JEMAIL: Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
From: Carmine Vaccarino (MC1957)
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 10:45 AM
To: Ferdinand J. Reinke
Subject: Ed Skiko
Fred,
Ed Skiko is a member of the class of ‘57 earning a BEE near the top of the class. Always good to see one of our “injineers” doing great. Congratulations Ed.
Carmine Vaccarino
BEE ‘57
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Vaccarino, Carmine (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 27 2008 6:22 PM
* Updated: Wed, Jul 30 2008 7:13 AM

MFound: George Eastment of Manhattan College
http://www.reporternews.com/
news/2008/jul/27/a-piece-of-history/
http://tinyurl.com/6pxbww
Home › Sports videos
ACU athlete broke records, Cold War barriers
Sunday, July 27, 2008
James Segrest
Bangs’ James Segrest competed in Moscow 50 years ago
By Garner Roberts
Special to the Reporter-News
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The trip by the U.S. team originally was in doubt because of a Middle East crisis with the threat of civil war in Lebanon. But the U.S. Department of State granted permission for coaches George Eastment of Manhattan College, Larry Snyder of Ohio State and Payton Jordan of Stanford to accompany about 75 American athletes to Moscow.
***End Quote***
[JR: Jasper link to history]
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 27 2008 7:27 PM

JEMAIL: Breen, Jerry (MC1970) – his cartoons are ’shirt-ti-fied’
From: Jerry Breen (MC1970)
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 2:03 AM
To: John Reinke {Among a list of others)
Subject: Jerry Breen’s online store
To one and all: This is to announce the opening of my new online store at www.cafepress.com/newbreen. You can now buy t-shirts featuring some of my classic political cartoons from yesterday and today! The “Clintstones”, Nixon (my all-time favorite), 2 of my most popular Obama cartoons, McCain and “Mahmoud the Madman” Ahmadinejad are featured.
The prices range from just $15.99 to $18.99. (That’s less than TV’s “magic price”!) Of course, you can also get there from the home page of my website, at www.newbreen.com or www.jerrybreen.com. Check it out!
Let me know what you think. We’ll be offering more designs in the future. If all goes well, it will be upgraded over time. Thanks again for your interest.
Sincerely,
Jerry Breen
[JR: Jerry sent this to me. Not to the list. IMHO some Jaspers would want to own an original "Breen"! Hence my decision to pass it along.]
Breen, Jerry (MC1970) – his cartoons are ’shirt-ti-fied’
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 27 2008 8:42 PM

JEMAIL: Steponkus, Bill (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
From: Steponkus, Bill (MC1957)
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:56 AM
To: Ferdinand J. Reinke
Subject: Re: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] JASPER JOTTINGS Week 30 – 2008 JULY 27
Ed Skiko is a member of the Class of ‘57 and is also a graduate of Regis High School.
Bill Steponkus
Class of ‘57
[JR: Thanks, Bill. Much appreciated. ]
Steponkus, Bill (MC1957) ids Skiko, Ed (MC1957)
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* Posted on: Sun, Jul 27 2008 8:54 PM

JFound: Callahan, Tom (MC????) is over at Iona
http://www.iona.edu/academic/artsscience
/departments/masscomm/faculty/adjunct.cfm
Tom Callahan
Tom Callahan is an award-winning reporter with over 20 years experience writing for THE NEW YORK TIMES and numerous national magazines. He has been an adjunct professor of Mass Communications at Iona College since 1996 and has almost three decades experience as a teacher on both the high school and college level.
As a free-lance journalist, Callahan worked for both the business and regional section of THE TIMES, writing over 120 articles for the Westchester section. Before THE TIMES, he worked as a free-lance reporter for the Westchester Gannett newspapers, specifically for the Sunday supplement. He also has extensive experience as a writer for national publications. Since 1989, he has been a contributor to PARADE MAGAZINE, the largest circulation publication in the United States with a readership of 71 million. He worked for 16 years as a contributing editor of a lifestyle magazine. He has written over 250 articles for national publications, including AMERICAN HERITAGE, BETTER HOMES, McCALL’S and THE WRITER.
In addition, Callahan is the co-author of two history books published by READER’S DIGEST GENERAL BOOKS. He did numerous writing assignments for THE DIGEST over a ten year period. His agent is currently trying to sell a non-fiction book proposal which would become a major work of investigative reporting, as well as a novel.
In 1987, Callahan received the Catholic Press Association Award for Best Feature Reporting. In 1997, he was nominated for a Robert F. Kennedy Award for a feature article he published in PARADE.
As a reporter, Callahan has covered a wide variety of subject areas, from politics to business to music to sports. He has also done every kind of reporting, from news to features to Internet work. He has also done corporate and nonprofit writing for organizations including IBM, ITT, the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation.
At Iona, Callahan has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in journalism. The courses he has taught include news reporting and writing, feature writing, on-line journalism and advanced news reporting. He earned his masters degree in communications from Fordham University and his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
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Callahan, Tom (MC????) is over at Iona
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* Posted on: Mon, Jul 28 2008 8:00 AM

JFound: Kennedy, James (MC1968) (on Facebook)
Kennedy, James (MC1968)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=1129802826&ref=mf
http://tinyurl.com/6zvsh6
[JR: All us youngsters hang on the facebook.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Jul 28 2008 8:22 PM
* Updated: Wed, Jul 30 2008 7:13 AM

JObit: Gebren, Michael Stephen (MC1970)
http://www.legacy.com/DFW/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114378558
http://tinyurl.com/6ekq8g
Michael Stephen Gebren
1948 – 2008
Michael Stephen Gebren, 59, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Funeral: 9 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Hurst. Interment: 11 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home in Hurst.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that all donations be made to the Livestrong Cancer Foundation.
Mike was born and grew up in Manhattan, New York City. He joined the Air Force after receiving an electrical engineering degree from Manhattan College. He flew the RF-4C Phantom in Germany and Texas and served with civil engineering squadrons in Florida and at Carswell Air Force Base. He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel and then worked with Lockheed Martin for 25 years as an engineer.
Mike enjoyed doing activities with his children. He was a soccer coach, officiated at diving meets and taught them all to drive a stick shift. Mike attended track meets, bike races and tailgating parties at college football games. He also enjoyed camping with his family and traveling.
Mike and his wife, Susan, especially enjoyed boating on Eagle Mountain Lake with family and friends from the Fort Worth branch of the United States Power Squadron.
Survivors: In addition to his wife of 36 years, Susan, Mike is survived by his daughters, Maggie and her husband, Jesse McLean, of Austin and Katie and her husband, Ben Sewell, of Dallas; and son, Stephen and his wife, Katy, of Fort Worth. He also leaves behind his brother, Bob and his wife, Susan, of Columbia, Md.; and his sister-in-law, Kathy Jones of Dallas.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 7/29/2008
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Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/6nlgl3
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Dear John,
I believe that Michael is a member of the Class of 1970.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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Gebren, Michael Stephen (MC1970)
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 7:53 AM
* Updated: Sat, Aug 2 2008 7:21 AM

JEMAIL: Uhran, John [MC1957] ids Edward Skiko (MC1957)
From: John Uhran [MC1957]
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:15 AM
To: Ferdinand J. Reinke
Subject: note
Edward Skiko is the class of 1957, EE.
[JR: Thanks, Prof John. Much appreciated. ]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 8:06 AM

JFound: Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) reports finding Jordan, Thomas G. (MC1971)
Date : Mon, Jul 28, 2008 01:00 PM
John,
Following is a link: http://www.nassaulibrary.org/shelter/newsletter/
Click on page 1 of the July 2008 copy of the “Scene” for article.
Bob Coyne
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Coyne, Robert T. (MC1970) reports finding Jordan, Thomas G. (MC1971)
[JR: Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated. You want your reporter's id card? :-) ]
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MEET THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thomas G. Jordan is President of the Board of Trustees of the Shelter Rock Public Library. He was elected a trustee in 1987 and has been President since 1992. While on the building committee Tom has given many hours reviewing contracts and specifications as well as meeting with the Library’s architects and Town of North Hempstead officials. He is looking forward to our renovation and expansion project along with the positive impact it will have on our library community.
Tom has more than 30 years experience as an electrical engineer in the design of primary substations, electrical distribution systems, telephone, sound, signal, control and alarm systems as well as computer installations and electrical disaster recovery systems. He is a partner in his own engineering firm. Some of the projects he has worked on include: the AIG Corporate Headquarters, Empire State Building Visitor Center, HBO Headquarters Building, Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn College Library, CUNY Graduate School, and Greentree Foundation. Tom has both BEE and MEE degrees in electrical engineering from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York.
Tom, his wife and children moved to New Hyde Park from Middle Village in 1986 when he immediately became involved with the library. Tom has four children who attended the Herricks schools, the youngest daughter who has just graduated from college. He enjoys the company of his three granddaughters. Tom’s hobbies include skiing and running which included his participation in the run up the Empire State Building five times.
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Dear John,
I believe that Robert is a member of the Class of 1971.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 7:05 PM
* Updated: Sat, Aug 2 2008 7:21 AM

JNews: Vaillancourt, Rev Mark (MC1990) New president of Kennedy Catholic High School
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807290392
New president of Kennedy Catholic High School settles in
By Chris Serico
The Journal News o July 29, 2008
SOMERS – John F. Kennedy Catholic High School’s new president hails from Hawthorne, graduated from Pawling High School and once worked as a nuclear engineer for the Navy.
The Rev. Mark Vaillancourt, who served the past four years as chaplain of St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School on Staten Island, succeeded the Rev. Stephen Norton at Kennedy on July 1.
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He received a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York-Maritime College and a master’s from Manhattan College, both for engineering. After collecting master’s degrees in divinity from St. Joseph’s Seminary and philosophy from Fordham University, he received his doctorate in theology from Fordham.
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Vaillancourt, Rev Mark (MC1990) New president of Kennedy Catholic High School
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Dear John,
I believe that Father is a member of the class of 1990.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 7:20 PM
* Updated: Sat, Aug 2 2008 7:21 AM

JEMAIL: Masters, Bill (MC1962) comments on the upcoming Manhattan Alum Directory
From: Bill Masters [MC1962]
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 5:14 PM
To: Fjohn68 Reinke
Subject: Manhattan Alum Directory
John:
As you have frequently reported, the College’s Alumi Staff has done a poor job of updating their record base. Now, we get postcards to call and update our info. I called, hoping that it might really be improving, answered the questions and then heard a sales pitch to purchase an Alumni Directory for a ridiculous price. Then, 3 days later, got another call with a pitch to sell me again. I think the Alum staff has really gone sleazy since Joe left. The staff has taken the easy way, farmed out the work and this reeks of the old “Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities” scam to sell books.
Bill Hildea ‘62S
[JR: It was the same with the last Green Alumni Directory. I'm not sure that "sleazy" is the right word. Us injineers aint good with dem big wurds like you science guys; I'd call it "stingy". The two directories that I remember were BOTH absurdly priced! The last one did bring in and introduced the online directory. I often kick myself for not putting up an equivalent, but it would have cost real money. I run this on a zero budget. I find it hard to envision that a college -- with Engineering, Math, and CompSci -- based on an excellent network infrastructure (I had a hand in specifying it!) -- couldn't put up an equivalent "online database" for next to nothing. But, what do I know. I do know in at least TWO cases, the lousy treatment of two alums has made them adamant about not being "developed". Sigh, makes me crazy.]
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 8:13 PM

ADMINISTRIVIA: Warning I believe this is a phishing attempt.
Warning I believe this is a phishing attempt. I urge you to hold until I get confirmation from HQ! fjohn68
UPDATE FROM HQ:
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absolutely a phish – we sent out a reminder warning to the list – you’d think they’d all get it by now (including the phishers) but I guess ‘ole P.T. was right
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SO, ignore any such message!!
–Original Message–
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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 8:51 PM
Subject: UPDATE YOUR MANHATTAN.EDU EMAIL NOW
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:22 PM
* Updated: Wed, Jul 30 2008 9:51 AM

JFound: Kroculick, Joseph B. (MC1990)
http://www.kroculick.com
Kroculick, Joseph B. (MC1990)
***Begin Quote***
My Background
I am a systems engineer with interests in network survivability. My research interests lie in defining how to coordinate multiple recovery processes that become active during a fiber cut.
I am also interested in multidisciplinary systems engineering, requirements engineering and management, network survivability, disaster recovery, and management of multiprotocol and multiservice networks.
***End Quote***
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* Posted on: Wed, Jul 30 2008 8:58 PM

JObit: Krajci, William (MC1975)
http://www.legacy.com/NorthJersey/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114560729
http://tinyurl.com/6nwst4
William Krajci
KRAJCI William M. “Bill,” of Hackensack, NJ, formerly of Hicksville and Woodstock, NY. Died on Wednesday July 30, 2008 at the age of 55 years. Bill graduated from Manhattan College in 1975, and received his masters degree from Northern Illinois University in 1977, he then taught at Kean College and William Paterson University in New Jersey, he was an alumni of Manhattan College and an avid supporter of the Manhattan College Jaspers Basketball Team. He currently worked for the United States Postal Service, was a member of the St. Columcille Pipe Band in Kearny and was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Hackensack.
Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Roddy). Devoted son of the late William S. Krajci and Kathleen (nee Manning). Cherished brother of Kathy Buckheit and husband Bob of North Carolina, Peggy Wolf and husband Ed of Chatham, NJ, Jeanette Krajci and husband Richard Hover of Red Hook, NY, and the late Maureen Krajci. William is also survived by three sisters-in-law: Trudy, Monica and Majella and one brother-in-law Padraig in Ireland, several nieces, nephews, a great nephew and several close and loving friends.
The Funeral on Saturday, August 2, at 8:15 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Hackensack at 9:30 AM Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Holy Name Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666. To send condolences, directions or further information visit www.gentile funeralservice.com
Published in The Record and Herald News on 7/31/2008
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Krajci, William (MC1975)
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/5hp335
A long comment by fhohn68
I’m sad. I knew him as “Moose”. That was before he found love. His Irish Bride, who he was crazy about, wanted him to be called “William”. Guess it was more dignified!
I remember his gentle touch with children. He was one of those MC BBall Crazies. Through my cousin after a game one time, we were at one of their local haunts for a post-game repast. I don’t even remember the score. But I think MC lost. Moose was very positive about how well the team played, how well they were doing, and how good things were going to be. I though he’d drunk the same KoolAid as the rest on the Crazies. But that was how I remember him – very positive.
Any way we sat down for, I think it was late lunch or early dinner. Moose had me on one side and my cousin’s two grandchildren next to him. Moose was a child at heart. He was having a great conversation with the young boy about what ever was important to the child. I remember thinking how he’d be good at my current job where the Leadership had the attention span, and logical train of thought, of small children.
Came time for the food to be served, and some one suggested Grace. Like the good man he was, he took off his hat and bowed his head. The boy exclaimed “Uncle Moose, what happened to your hair?” In the silence for the prayer, it echoed through the restaurant.
Moose was folicly challenged. He had a rug under his hat. Later, I heard he thought it made him look younger and more attractive to the ladies. It had come off when he pulled the cap off.
Moose was a sport and a trooper. “Nothing. Why?” he replied with a straight face. “It’s gone?” the young boy exclaimed with saucer like eyes and an excited tone. “Well, who could have took it? Will you help me look for it?” “Sure, Uncle Moose, but I didn’t see anyone take it.”
Moose gave the boy a big hug. And, his slightly older big sister whispered in the boy’s ear. Explaining the facts of life to him like all big sisters do. The boy was upset and said to Moose: “It’s OK, uncle moose, you look good this way.”
Needless to say the table of extended family of Crazies was besides themselves. Moose seemed to enjoy the mirthful attention and just smiled and laughed along with the rest. Later, I complimented him on the way he handled it. He just said: “It was easy. I just love kids.” I saw him a few times after that. And, always admired the humble man who just loved kids.
I know somewhere in Heaven there’s a gentle man loving all the children. And since Heaven is perfection, maybe he’ll have found who stole his hair.
Dona Nobis Pacem, Moose.
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Dear John,
A great tribute to a great guy! May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. I'm sure the writing doesn't equal, or do justice to, the man.]
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ADDED COMMENT FROM FJOHN68
Upon reflection, Mike made me think. Always bad for an old illiterate injineer!
I wish more people would capture “their song” about these good folks.
But not just that one aspect, or story. If the inet gives us one benefit, it’s the ability to capture all these “songs” for posterity. Virtually cost free; other than the effort to get the bits on a screen.
Doing the OBITS for Jasper Jottings has taught me at least one thing, it’s the sad to think of all the human discoveries, understandings, ‘facts’, and learnings that have been lost because they weren’t captured, or people died before their “songs” were captured. Guess that’s why I’m driven to capture these”songs”. I always think of the Firefox series of books where some college kids captured the wisdom of the last generation of West Virginia hill people pioneers. What a heroic “save”!
What every you think of Stephen Covey, the self help guru, I did learn from him that the derivation of the word ‘universe’ is ‘one song’. And, Covey can sell you on the idea that the songs of humanity are all intertwined.
So I want to capture them ALL before they are lost forever.
Deaths like Moose, and all the other great Jaspers, hammer home the message “as the sands of time slip thru the hourglass, so do the Days of Our Lives”. Yeah, it’s Frau Reinke’s favorite soap. But it’s also true.
So, sit down and write something for Jasper Jottings!
I’ll send your “contributor’s card”, if you do!
tanstafl, fwiw, imho!
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* Posted on: Thu, Jul 31 2008 8:18 AM
* Updated: Sat, Aug 2 2008 8:26 AM

JObit: Boehm, Terri (MC1994) reports on her Dad Boehm, Ralph L. (MC 1953)
From: Terri Boehm (MC 1994)
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:32 PM
To: fjohn68 reinke
Subject: Jobit
John,
My Dad, Ralph L. Boehm (MC 1953, EE) passed away on July 25, 2008.
This is a link to the notice: http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=114187735
He will be greatly missed.
Terri Boehm (MC 1994)
[JR: I am sorry and can't imagine your loss.]
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http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonID=114187735
http://tinyurl.com/6ojdj9
Ralph Louis Boehm
BOEHM – Ralph Louis, P.E. of Elmont, NY on July 25, 2008. Friend, husband and lover of Trudi for 54 years. Loving father of Robert A. (Kathleen), James A., Daniel M. (Deborah), Thomas F. (Kathleen) and Theresa J. (Brian Delidow). Adored grand- father of Tony, Meaghan, Molly, Allie, Tim, Sarah, Danny, Laura, Andy, Matt and Christine Boehm and Katie and Jake Delidow. Dear brother of William (Doris), Mary Walter (Joseph) and Carol Kwiatkowski (Thomas) and the late Norman, Raymond, Donald (Maryann) and Nancy Beck. Dear friend of Nancy Boehm. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at O’BrienSheipe Funeral Home, Inc., 640 Elmont Rd. (Corner Dutch B’way), Elmont, NY Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30am St. Boniface R.C. Church, Elmont, NY. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Elmont. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson’s Disease Research or Chris Bell’s Good Counsel Home would be appreciated.
Published in Newsday on 7/26/2008
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JObit: Casey, Br. Daniel F. (MC1964)
http://www.legacy.com/Providence/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114632080
Daniel F. Casey
CASEY, BROTHER DANIEL F., F.S.C., died peacefully on Wednesday, July 30th, at the Saint Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, RI.
Brother Daniel was 74 years old and just short of his 56th anniversary as a Brother of the Christian Schools.
Brother Daniel was born to John F. and Mary Casey on June 2,1934 in Providence, RI.
His education began in Providence at the Cleary School and continued at St. Raphael’s Academy in Pawtucket. His formal education then extended to Catholic University of America (Washington, DC: A.B. in the Classics, 1957); Manhattan College (New York City: M.A. in the Classics, 1964; M.A. in Theology, 1969); Boston College (Newton, MA: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies).
He travelled from being the fifth grade teacher at Good Shepherd School in the Bronx section of New York City to being the President/Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Palestinian section of Israel.
Brother’s most noteworthy and direct contributions to the Diocese of Providence started when he became the principal of St. Raphael’s in 1976. He served four years in that position; and, after a six year term as a principal in the Brooklyn Diocese, he returned to Providence as an educational consultant to the diocese.
Brother Daniel became the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Providence in 1986, and he continued in this position until 1996.
In 1996, Daniel took up residence at Christian Brothers’ Center in Narragansett, RI, and became the auxiliary provincial of the Brothers of the Christian Schools of the Long Island-New England Province. Four years later, Daniel became the provincial.
After his four-year term as provincial, Daniel left Providence and left the United States, resuming his missionary career, this time as the President/Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University. Bethlehem University was founded by Pope Paul VI and entrusted to the Brothers of the Christian Schools to meet the higher educational needs of the Arab community, both Catholic and Muslim.
Brother Daniel was the President/Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University from 2005 until, dealing with the fact of his illness, he wrote to the Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and tendered his resignation in March of this year.
In that letter of resignation, Brother Daniel aligned himself completely with the spirit of the Founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, St. John Baptist De La Salle, when he used the Founder’s words to depict his attitude of holy resignation: ‘I adore in all things the will of God in my regard.’
Daniel entered the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Barrytown, New York, in September of 1952, and pronounced his first vows there. After the usual period of temporary vows, Brother Daniel made his final vows in August of 1959.
Upon graduation from Catholic University and after his one-year stay at Good Shepherd School, Daniel moved on, from 1958 to 1964, to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (Brooklyn, NY) and St. Mary’s High School (Waltham, MA), teaching Latin.
In July of 1964, Brother Daniel began a long and varied career as a school administrator. He became the principal of St. Mary’s.
After a year for graduate studies at Manhattan College, Brother Daniel began another part of his career; this time as a missionary. He was assigned as a teacher to St. Joseph School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In 1971, he became the headmaster of the school and, simultaneously, the auxiliary provincial for that area.
Brother Daniel spent the 1975 school year pursuing post-masters studies at Boston College. He then returned to his alma mater, St. Raphael’s Academy, as teacher, then as principal.
From 1980 until 1986, he served as principal of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. At the end of his second term as principal, he returned to Providence as an educational consultant and became the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Providence, a position he held from 1987 to 1996.
In 1996, he began a period of direct service to the Brothers themselves when he was named auxiliary provincial for the Brothers of the Long Island – New England Province. Subsequently, Daniel was elected provincial of the Long Island-New England Province.
In addition to the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Daniel is mourned and survived by his sister Barbara Casey; his two brothers: Edward and John. Daniel was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Richard.
Brother Daniel’s wake is being held at Christian Brothers’ Center, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI on Sunday, August 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Brother’s Mass of Christian Resurrection will be Monday August 4th at 10 AM at Providence’s Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence, RI. Burial will follow at Christian Brothers’ Cemetery, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brother Daniel’s memory may be made to the Brothers of the Christian Schools, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI. For directions and online guestbook, averystortifuneralhome.com
Published in The Providence Journal on 8/1/2008
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Casey, Br. Daniel F. (MC1964)
Guesttbook: http://tinyurl.com/6lya4g
[JR: Brother Daniel must have been at Good Shepherd when I was there. I was pretty much in the daze of youth because I don't remember him. Or any of the other Brothers; other than they were very scary people. But, that's Ok, he probably wouldn't have remembered me, unless I hit him with one of my favorite occupations -- paper airplanes. I blended in! Rest faithful fellow alum. This life's work is done.]
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 1 2008 6:27 PM

JOY: Fife, William (MC1967) makes it to 40!
Bill and Pattie Fife will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary on August 24th.
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fjohn68’s comment:
Unfortunately, I’ll be at a wedding. A prior commitment; made months ago. (All the “nieces” and “nephews” know to invite Frau Reinke early to shindigs; she writes checks with zeros. I, on the other hand, would offer a shiny new dime. Or an autographed copy of my blog book. 40$ at Lulu. I actually sold three; guess some folks needed door stoppers!)
Any way, if you run into “Fife and Wife” as they were known in the glory days”, giv’em a hug and ask about their “bucket list”.
Bill was my bridge partner in school. (the card game; not structures! Did you forget who was writing this?) We were good together. I was a stodgie straight ‘n’ narrow old bidder and he was the “italian” on our team. (”italian” was bridge pejorative for the Italian National Bridge Team, who used a strong 1 club convention. They were known for their flights of fancy; where bids had no relation to reality.) Like the time, in the Open Nationals at the NYC Hiton, he bids Six Spades and the two old biddies, who have the Ace AND King of Spades with FOUR Spades each, don’t double and wind up in a nose2nose yelling match with each other about who should have doubled. Hey, Bill had five little ones; I had none. Anyway, Bill tries to make peace between the two old broads and gets a tongue lashing about his wildness. I just shook my head and shut up. I had NO idea what was going on. But Bill was in his glory. We had an undisputed top on that one. Everyone wanted to know how we did it. I just pointed them towards Bill for his explanation.
I bet, if you ask him, he can still explain that hand.
Mazel Tov, Fife and Wife! Forty more? That’s a long list of 2dos you have.
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Fife, William (MC1967) makes it to 40!
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 1 2008 6:45 PM

JFound: Lo, Gerald (MC1979) Director Nycomed
Gerald Lo
Director
Nycomed
Project Engineering and Technical Services
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 1 2008 7:13 PM

JObit: Johnson, Charles D. (MC1949)
http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-lijoh
n015784652aug01,0,3232120.story
http://tinyurl.com/6gg587
Chuck Johnson, former WHLI DJ and politico, dead at 80
BY MICHELINE MARONI
August 1, 2008
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Love blossomed at Hempstead radio station WHLI the day news writer and announcer Chuck Johnson, then 30 years old, met music librarian Judy Ricci, then 20.
They married in 1958 after 10 months of dating. And they were just four months shy of celebrating their 50th anniversary when he died, at age 80, of congestive heart failure Sunday at his Bethpage home surrounded by his family.
“Everybody who knew Chuck got to experience the phenomenal man he was,” said his wife, Judy Johnson.
Charles D. Johnson was born in Larchmont on Feb. 20, 1928. He attended Fordham University before earning a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from Manhattan College in 1949.
After serving in the U.S. Army, working in the intelligence division, Chuck Johnson combined his degree and love of entertaining and landed jobs in radio.
Johnson captured listeners by impersonating famous people like Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable and the Kennedy brothers, Ted and John, said his son, Matthew Johnson of Bethpage.
He was also a gifted writer and poet. After JFK’s assassination, Johnson shared a story he wrote about the late president on the air, said Judy Johnson. And that rerouted him into the world of politics because it caught the ear of then-Nassau County Democratic Party chairman Jack English. Johnson started as a public relations person in 1960 for the Town of Oyster Bay’s then-Supervisor Michael Petito.
He retired in 1998 as deputy supervisor for Oyster Bay Town serving under then-Supervisor Lewis Yevoli.
The Johnsons’ neighbor of 25 years and fellow Democrat Angela Mellody said she used to love discussing politics with him. “Chuck was always a delight,” Mellody said. “He had great stories.”
Although Johnson was an important man at work, relatives said he was equally as important at home. Judy Johnson remembered her husband changing diapers, taking the two boys to sporting events and chauffeuring their two daughters.
“He would do anything for you,” Matthew Johnson said.
Chuck Johnson was also the president of the Little Midget football team in Bethpage, known as the Bethpage Panthers, and was an avid bowler, said Matthew Johnson.
Most of all, his son said, he looked forward to watching reruns of “The Honeymooners” with his father and going for weekend breakfasts together.
Besides his wife and son Matthew, he is survived by daughter Vickie Knauf of Orlando, Fla., son Christopher Johnson of Patchogue, daughter Jen Farahat of Lynbrook and four grandchildren.
After today’s 11 a.m. service at Arthur F. White Funeral Home in Bethpage, he will be buried with military honors at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton.
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 1 2008 9:01 PM

JFound: Corless, James (MC????)
http://www.danshamptons.com/content/montaukpioneer/
2008/issue19_2008/01.html
Issue #19 – August 1, 2008
Honoring Family
Two Local Families To Be Honored At Harbor Lights Gala
By Debbie Tuma
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JAMES AND LORI CORLESS
James and Lori Corless
At the suggestion of their new boat captain, Jim and Lori Corless made their first trip to Montauk on their new “Hatteras Sportfisherman” in the summer of 1985 and fell in love with Montauk. Avid fishermen, they moved their boat from Connecticut to Montauk that same year.
For the first few years, they spent summer weekends in Montauk, living on their boat at the Montauk Yacht Club, and continuing to fish here. They won the first annual Mako Mania Tournament presented by the Star Island Yacht Club.
In the early 1990’s they bought their first apartment at the Montauk Manor overlooking Fort Pond Bay. It was then that they first became aware of the derelict Montauk Playhouse at the bottom of the hill. When the Town of East Hampton took over the building and there was talk of a Community Center, the Corless’s recognized the improvement to the quality of life this facility would have for the people of Montauk and have supported the efforts to finish the project ever since. They now spend most of their time in Montauk, and also at their home in Westchester.
James Corless attended the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and earned an Electrical Engineering degree at Manhattan College. He is the founder and CEO of DMSI, a Developer and Manufacturer of Communications Systems in Norwalk, CT. In the 1980’s, under his direction, he saw the automation of many of the major Telephone Company’s Switching Systems in the USA. Since the 1990’s, his company has upgraded many Communication Systems of the US Navy and US Coast Guard worldwide.
Lori Corless was born and educated in Germany. In the 1970’s and 80’s she was the VP and Business Manager of STS-the TV Spot Sales Division of Storer Broadccasting Co. in NYC. In 1988, Lori joined DMSI as their VP and Business Manager.
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Corless, James (MC????)
Update: Corrected post’s title goof. (It was late!)
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* Posted on: Fri, Aug 1 2008 9:27 PM
* Updated: Sat, Aug 2 2008 6:17 AM

JNEWS: Injury spoils Jotanovic’s dream
http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?
AID=/20080802/SPORTS06/808020355/-1/SPORTS
http://tinyurl.com/5eyhps
Injury spoils Jotanovic’s dream
By Julie Ganz o The Journal News o August 2, 2008
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Having thrown a personal-best 19.89 meters at the Serbian Cup competition on July 5, 24-year-old shot putter Milan Jotanovic was excited to have earned the chance to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
“It’s really nice to know when things like that happen that all your hard work is paying off,” said Jotanovic, a fifth-year senior finance major at Manhattan College.
Yet Jotanovic will be unable to compete Aug. 15 because he reinjured his right quadriceps while working out July 23. Since qualifying, he had been focusing entirely on the Olympics.
“It’s really maddening,” said Jotanovic, who went to the Olympic team doctor after experiencing a sharp pain that ran from his hip to his knee. “I was so excited (to go).”
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“It’s kind of hard to accept this, but in some way, I can enjoy being with my family for a little longer time,” Jotanovic said.
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[JR: Sad to see a Jasper out of the Olympic; glad to see he has his head on straight! Taking a gander at the "Last Lecture" guy's video might help. Childhood dreams have a purpose. And, it's not always to be achieved.]
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 6:13 AM

JNEWS: Future Jasper Chirstine put MC in print
http://www.strausnews.com/articles/
2008/08/02/new_york/milestones/9.txt
http://tinyurl.com/6yz6cf
New York > Milestones
Updated: August 1, 2008
COLLEGE NEWS
Dean’s list
Straus Newspapers publishes nine local weekly newspapers in contiguous towns on the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania border.
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Christine Thorsen of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2008 semester at Manhattan College. She will be a senior this fall majoring in business/marketing. She is the daughter of Richard and Sharon Thorsen.
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[JR: Congrats to Future Jasper Christine. Good press for Alma Mater. Makes people think of going there. And, thrills old Jaspers to have something to report!]
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 6:21 AM

JObit: Cioffari, Ralph Edward (MC1947)
http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=114711810
http://tinyurl.com/5kwz2d
Ralph Edward Cioffari
CIOFFARI, Ralph Edward Ralph Edward Cioffari, 88, of West Hartford, husband of 43 years to Elizabeth (Zichello) Cioffari, passed away on Thursday (July 31, 2008) after a long illness.
Born in Mount Vernon, NY on November 24, 1919, son of the late Donato and Lucia Cioffari, he had lived in West Hartford for over 40 years. Ralph graduated from Manhattan College in 1947 with a business degree and enjoyed a lifelong career in sales. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during World War II. He was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan and loved watching the games with his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife, he leaves four children, Anthony Cioffari and his wife MaryAnn of Midland Park, NJ, Paul Cioffari and his wife Christine of Avon, Elizabeth Bourquin and her husband Peter of Avon, Steven Cioffari of Willington and a stepson William Hambly of West Hartford; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Cioffari.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10 a.m. in The Church of St. Helena, Echo Lane, West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. There are no calling hours. Donations in Ralph’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 279 New Britain Ave., Kensington, CT 06037. The Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, has care of the arrangements.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 8/2/2008
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 8:32 AM

REMEMBRANCE: Barnes, Rev Robert W. (MC????)
http://tinyurl.com/5opd5z
Guest Book for Reverend Robert W. Barnes
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[JR: I try to capture the Guest Books before they go offline. I've been able to help relatives who meant to do it but forgot. I've often tried different ways to capture these for us, the readership here. Most I found were to labor intensive. Here's another try. Or, maybe a separate blog entirely. Suggestions?]
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 4:59 PM

JOY: Garrahan, Christopher (MC1994) and Deirdre O’dea (MC1993) just had their first child
August 2, 2008 at 12:11pm
From: Morris, Joseph (MC1995)
To: fjohn68
Re Chris Garrahan (1994)
Hi
In other news – this seems related to MC alumni – my friends Christopher Garrahan (class of 1994) and Deirdre O’dea (class of 1993) just had their first child Lillian Rose Garrahan in early June (2nd)
Feel free to post info on the alumni page of course
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[JR: Thanks, Joe. Much appreciated. I love good news.]
Garrahan, Christopher (MC1994) and Deirdre O’dea (MC1993) just had their first child
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 8:21 PM

JEMAIL: Dolan, Paul (MC1982) may be less than pleased
From: Dolan, Paul (MC1982)
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 7:56 AM
To: fjohn68
Subject: NEW Jasper Alumni Directory
I received a call this past Sunday from the firm, Publishing Concepts, LP, to verify my information for the New Directory. Two things:
1) they asked to verify my email address. They asked if my @alum.manhattan.edu address was my address was still the one I wanted registered in the book. I said yes, even though I have changed e-mail providers and don’t get any mail sent to that address anymore. I’m hoping that HQ will correct this down the line but I’m not hopeful. The person collecting the information was pleasant but did not have much knowledge of whether or not there would be an online community. which brings me to;
2) the first package offered to me for my own copy of the directory was $500. and included nice things like a Manhattan coffee mug and a “high quality” ballpoint pen! anyway, I waited for the price of the book alone, two easy payments of $59. $118! I told them no and will wait for it to come out in paperback ; )
Keep up the good work John!
Regards,
Paul Dolan
Class of ‘82
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[JR: Thanks. I gather you are less than pleased with the offerings? :-) I wonder how much ... sigh, not that it matters.]
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* Posted on: Sat, Aug 2 2008 8:27 PM

Comment on JObit: Gentile, Cesare (MC????) by Tom Gibbons (MC1960)
John:
Ceasare was in the Class of 1959. The 1999 alumni directory say “BA” but that I believe is incorrect, as Cesare was a Civil Engineer his whole career. I also worked with him in both the NYS DPW and the reorganized state department into the DOT. Cesare was one year ahead of me at Manhattan.
Tom
* Posted on: Mon, Jul 28 2008 11:07 AM

Comment on JEMAIL: Jerry Breen (MC1970) by John Nason (MC1950)
Jerry:
The cartoon is right on. I’m actually older that John McCain but I still think of him as an “old man.” Funny, eh? Or maybe not so funny.
John
* Posted on: Mon, Jul 28 2008 1:13 PM

Comment on JObit: Flood, Frank B. (MC1956) by Frank Beston (MC1952)
I’m proud to say that I was a classmate with Frank Flood both at Bishop Loughlin MHS and Manhattan College where we shared pre-med courses. We should all be proud of his major accomplishments.
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* Posted on: Tue, Jul 29 2008 4:33 PM

ENDNOTE: the State costs us in ways we can see and ways we cannot see
http://www.lewrockwell.com/rockwell/tax-dollars-at-work.html
Your Tax Dollars at Work
by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
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Frédéric Bastiat famously observed that the State costs us in ways we can see and ways we cannot see. Economists tend to focus on the second type because they elude public perceptions. What inventions are we denied because of regulations? What might have been done with the resources that are diverted in taxes or higher prices due to protectionism? The answers demonstrate that, because of intervention, we are worse off than we know.
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Take a picture of dead soldier, or the child of a killed Iraqi family, broadcast it on your blog, and what happens? Photo journalist Zoriah Miller has found out. He was kicked out of his “embed,” which is the name for the pack of journalists permitted to travel with a group of soldiers and report what those in command want reported. Afterwards, he was prohibited from traveling in any Marine-patrolled area of Iraq. The military command worked to get him kicked out of the country altogether.
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The truth is that the State must hide not only its wars but all of its activities. It hides its inflation. It hides the effects of its taxation and its protectionism. It fears anyone who draws the cause-and-effect connection between its activities and their deleterious consequences for the rest of us. It is the most destructive force in our world. Because that truth is so momentous, the State does everything possible to hide the smallest drop of blood.
The State wants us to all go on with our lives, believing it, loving it, and seeing only the pictures it wants us to see.
July 28, 2008
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[JR: Sigh, we talked about "social justice", but funny how it only means "more gooferment". Your gooferment belies your concern with "social justice". It ain't mine! If it was, I'd be the benevolent dictator and put it out of its misery. I've come to be an anarchist. Only gooferments blunder about killing people. Our solutions have to be about keeping them broke and underfunded. Interesting that the USA post-1860 needed more and more money to wage more and more wars. Tax evasion is a virtue. Not to the extent that the "blue light gang" comes and takes you away or kills you, but to the extent that you deny them the funds they need to kill people. That sounds like the start of "social justice". imho!]
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JASPER JOTTINGS Week 31 – 2008 Aug 03

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