Sunday 04 February 2007

 

 

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761 are active on the Distribute site. The site had 4,849 unique visits last week.

This issue is at:    http://www.jasperjottings.com/2007/jasperjottings20070204.htm 

Send email to http://tinyurl.com/yh34ut (gives you an email address), fax 781-723-3746, or call 732-917-4816 (It’s the phone on my computer) anytime.

 

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FLASH! Important info received after the deadline

 

Late in the edit cycle, Microsoft Office took an error in the document. There was not enough time to fix it and the format break may be unnoticeable to the reader. Not having gone completely “anal retentive”, I’m accepting my human limitations and sending it out with the break in it. Any one who objects, please apply for the Saturday morning job of copy editor.   ;-)    I thought so. Hearing no objections and receiving no applications, I’ll move on to web page production. Don’t ya love a “democracy”.

 

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JASPER EVENTS THAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT

 

 

April 21-29, 2007

 

Trip to the Italian Riviera sponsored by MC (at least according to the snazzy brochure I was mailed). Book by 10/17 and save $200! 800-323-7373. Sigh!

 

 

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My list of Jaspers who are in harm's way:

- Afghanistan

- - Feldman, Aaron (1997)

- Korea

-- Stephanie (????)

- Unknown location

- - Lynch, Chris (1991)

- Uzbekistan

- - Brock (nee Klein-Smith), Lt Col Ruth (1979)

… … my thoughts are with you,

             and all of you that I don't know about.

 

 

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

 

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

-- Epictetus (c.55-c.135)

 

 

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Exhortation

 

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/01/23
/sex.workers/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular

Girl, 6, embodies Cambodia's sex industry
POSTED: 5:00 a.m. EST, January 26, 2007
By Dan Rivers
CNN

{Begin Quote}

• More than 1 million children in global sex trade each year, U.S. State Dept. says

• 50,000 to 100,000 women and children involved in Cambodia's sex industry

• Gang rape, AIDS, torture afflict the women and children in this field

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (CNN) -- At an age when most children might be preparing for their first day of school, Srey, 6, already has undergone trauma that is almost unspeakable.

She was sold to a brothel by her parents when she was 5. It is not known how much her family got for Srey, but other girls talk of being sold for $100; one was sold for $10.

Before she was rescued, Srey endured months of abuse at the hands of pimps and sex tourists. (Watch where freed girl is found upon reunion with reporter Video)

Passed from man to man, often drugged to make her compliant, Srey was a commodity at the heart of a massive, multimillion-dollar sex industry in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

{End Quote}

Humanity should be ashamed of itself for not protecting our own. We are the world. If our attentions were not diverted we would see man’s inhumanity to our fellow men as the problem to be solved. It’s sad.

If I knew someone supporting this “freedom”, then I would shun them as the pervert. An outlaw. Slavery is despicable. Sex slavery is even lower. Sex slavery of children is just about the bottom rung.

 

Reflect well on our alma mater, this week, every week, in any and every way possible, large or small. God bless. "Collector-in-chief" John reinke--AT—jasperjottings.com

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CONTENTS

            1          Messages from Headquarters (like MC Press Releases)
            2          Good_News
            4          Obits
            2          Jaspers_in_the_News
            1          Manhattan_in_the_News
            4          Email From Jaspers
            2          Jaspers found web-wise
            3          MC mentioned web-wise
            0          New Jasper Bloggers (14 Previously reported)

 

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PARTICIPANTS BY CLASS

Class

Name

Section

1922

Becker, Anthony

Missing

1936

Becker, William

Missing

1938

Becker, Robert

Missing

1949

LaRocca, Vincent J.  

JObit3

1949

Mechmann, Bill

JObit1 (cited)

1951

Cullinane, Fr. Jack

JObit1 (cited)

1952

Plumeau, Ed

Email02

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

Email01

1953

McEneney, Michael F. 

Email03

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

JObit1 (reporter)

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

JObit4 (reporter)

1954

Shea,  Robert

JFound2

1955

Dooley, Edward G.

JObit4

1960

Smith, Jim

JObit2 (cited)

1961

Fleming, Michael C.

JObit2

1962

Gildea, Bill

Email02

1964

Neuhauser,  John J.

JNews1

1965?

Logan, Doug

JNews2

1966

Salerno, Louis. M. Jr.

Update

1967

Becker, Anthony

Missing

1968

Kelly, Jack

Update

1969

O'Reilly, Gerard

Update

1971

Becker, Nancy

Missing

1973

Kuhn, Robert A. Jr.

Update

1973

McMahon,  John D.

Email03

1974

Martin, John A.

Update

1977

Kosch, James

Update

1978

Becker, Barbara

Missing

1978

Becker, Dennis

Missing

1978

Petrocine, Debra

JObit1 (cited)

1979

Diaz, Eliezer M.

Update

1979

Toscano, Lisa

Update

1980

Petrocine, Robert

JObit1 (cited)

1983

Larocca, Miguel

Missing

1984

Becker, John

Missing

1986

Buckley,  Dennis P.

Email04

1991

Brewer, Adrienne Zeh

Good2

1991

Brewer, Howard Brewer

Good2

1993

Fleming, Michael

Missing

1994

Lee, Rebekah

Update

1998

Martin, Michael

Good1

1998

Martin-Kelly, Margaret

Good1

2000

Montero, Jhami

Update

2001

Thorne, Tara M.

Update

2002

Becker, Rob

JFound1

2003

Kelly, Sean

Good1

2004

Fristachi, Matthew

Update

MCfac

Petrocine, Alfonse

JObit1

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PARTICIPANTS BY NAME

Class

Name

Section

1922

Becker, Anthony

Missing

1967

Becker, Anthony

Missing

1978

Becker, Barbara

Missing

1978

Becker, Dennis

Missing

1984

Becker, John

Missing

1971

Becker, Nancy

Missing

2002

Becker, Rob

JFound1

1938

Becker, Robert

Missing

1936

Becker, William

Missing

1991

Brewer, Adrienne Zeh

Good2

1991

Brewer, Howard Brewer

Good2

1986

Buckley,  Dennis P.

Email04

1951

Cullinane, Fr. Jack

JObit1 (cited)

1979

Diaz, Eliezer M.

Update

1955

Dooley, Edward G.

JObit4

1993

Fleming, Michael

Missing

1961

Fleming, Michael C.

JObit2

2004

Fristachi, Matthew

Update

1962

Gildea, Bill

Email02

1968

Kelly, Jack

Update

2003

Kelly, Sean

Good1

1977

Kosch, James

Update

1973

Kuhn, Robert A. Jr.

Update

1983

Larocca, Miguel

Missing

1949

LaRocca, Vincent J.  

JObit3

1994

Lee, Rebekah

Update

1965?

Logan, Doug

JNews2

1974

Martin, John A.

Update

1998

Martin, Michael

Good1

1998

Martin-Kelly, Margaret

Good1

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

Email01

1953

McEneney, Michael F. 

Email03

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

JObit1 (reporter)

1953

McEneney, Michael F.

JObit4 (reporter)

1973

McMahon,  John D.

Email03

1949

Mechmann, Bill

JObit1 (cited)

2000

Montero, Jhami

Update

1964

Neuhauser,  John J.

JNews1

1969

O'Reilly, Gerard

Update

MCfac

Petrocine, Alfonse

JObit1

1978

Petrocine, Debra

JObit1 (cited)

1980

Petrocine, Robert

JObit1 (cited)

1952

Plumeau, Ed

Email02

1966

Salerno, Louis. M. Jr.

Update

1954

Shea,  Robert

JFound2

1960

Smith, Jim

JObit2 (cited)

2001

Thorne, Tara M.

Update

1979

Toscano, Lisa

Update

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HEADQUARTER'S MESSAGES

 

 

Headquarters1

 

http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/013007_1.shtml

News Release
January 30, 2007
Contact: Scott Silversten
Phone: (718) 862-7232

Manhattan College To Present Art Exhibit By The Riverdale Art Association
Works include oil paintings, photographs and drawings.

RIVERDALE, N.Y. –A collection of works of art by the Riverdale Art Association will go on display at Manhattan College’s O’Malley Library beginning Thursday, Feb. 1. The exhibit, which will run until April 30, will open with a reception in the library’s Alumni Room at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 1.

Sponsored by the College’s archives department, the exhibit features more than 70 works of art created by 18 members of the Riverdale Art Association. The artwork includes oil paintings, watercolors, photographs, drawings, ceramic stoneware and mixed media pieces focusing on diverse subjects. Visually stimulating and creatively distinct, the artwork is both inspiring and unique.

The Riverdale Art Association (RAA) was established in 1999 by a small group of local artists for the purpose of exhibiting, selling their artwork and sharing information about art in all its forms. The founders of the RAA initially came together to share their artistic talents, thus inspiring the establishment of a formal, organized group with the purpose of continuing to learn about various artistic techniques, visiting other artists and museums and exploring art-inspiring environs.

In addition to Manhattan College, the RAA has exhibited its works at the Riverdale Neighborhood House, the Elizabeth Seton Library at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, the Riverdale Atria and the 86th street Atria in New York City.

The exhibit will be housed on the fifth floor  and in the Alumni Room of O’Malley Library. For more information, please contact Amy Surak, Manhattan College archivist, at (718) 862-7139.

The Manhattan College Archives sponsors various exhibitions at O’Malley Library throughout the year. The Archives was established to collect, preserve and make available materials relating to the history of Manhattan College.

Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line and accessible by MTA subway line 1.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent, Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education, engineering and science, along with graduate programs in education and engineering. For more information about Manhattan College, visit www.manhattan.edu.

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GOOD NEWS

 

 

Good1

 

From: Martin-Kelly, Margaret [MC1998]
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: jasperjottings20070128

Hello John! Inspired by your plea to find 8 other Jasper parents, I wanted to joyfully announce that my husband, Michael Martin and I (both class of `98) had a baby boy last May. Liam Michael joins his 2 year old sister Caitlin Anne. Liam's godfather is my brother Sean Kelly (`03). Sean and his wife Michele welcomed their first child, Victoria Rose on October 28, 2006.

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From: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 8:44 AM
To: Martin-Kelly, Margaret [MC1998]
Subject: RE: jasperjottings20070128

Dear MM76:

Excellent, but to replace the supply of Jaspers, we need to increase "our" "output" even more. Like the Communist five year plans we need to redouble our redoubled efforts. I understand that there is secret research in the Engineering Building aimed at allowing 9 women to output the product in one month. The ChemE's are trying to extract the scent that attracts women; I understand it's a blend of money and sweat with a dash of panache. The Arts School is debate the ethics of higher production while the Business skool tries to figure out how to monetize it. The is a more important problem than global cooling/warming. And, ...

Seriously great news. Always nice to see bundles of joy arrive. For some reason, it makes me cheerful. As you can tell, I get a little punchy on Sunday mornings when I begin again the process of assembling the next issue.  It's more fun when I do a little each day. And, avoid the "death march" when I leave it all to the end of the week. The obits are the hardest. I always feel like our fellow alums have left with the "answer". ;-)

So, how do we get 8 Jasper births per week? Send everyone graduating a supply of oysters? Or just trust in the Divine Providence that it'll all work out? It all up to you youngsters. ;-)

Curmudgeon's social security checks depend upon it. :-) I'll ask Jasper Helm's what the French Archers would think about the problem.

Fjohn68

{JR:  Wow, I should add up the number of obits last year and compare it to the number of births. I’d guess we’re not replacing ourselves fast enough. Duh, that what the grayification problem is all about. Hmmm. }

 

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Good2

From: Howie Brewer
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: jasperjottings20070128

Hi John,

Just read you plea for info on new baby Jaspers.  Although this is a bit delayed my wife and I (Adrienne Zeh Brewer - Chemical Engineering 1991 and Howard Brewer - Mechanical Engineering 1991) had a son, Anthony Francis, 10 months ago, on March 30, 2006.  Add that to your list of Baby Jaspers please!

Thanks,
Howie Brewer

{JR:  Done. Thanks. Now I am expect your output to be one every March for the next 20 years. By then you should be exhausted, broke, and crazed. ;-)  If I can get nine women to make one per month. Maybe I can get 52 Jaspers to make one a year. This from the guy with no kids! No wonder I’m an expert. :-)   This is more fun than the obits though! }

 

 

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OBITS

 

 

JObit1

 

From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:58 PM
To: John Reinke
Subject: Fw: Fwd: [Jaspernet Email] To the Manhattan College Community

Dear John,

He was a great guy, a great teacher and big booster of Manhattan.

He will be missed.

I believe that Professor Petrocine's daughter Debra graduated in 1978, and his son Robert graduated in 1980.

May He rest In Peace,
                     Mike McEneney

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January 24, 2007

To the Manhattan College Community:

It is with regret and deepest sympathy that we inform you of the death  of Alfonse Petrocine, Associate Professor of Accounting/Law/CIS.

Wake: Williams Funeral Home 5628 Broadway Bronx, NY 10463 > 718-548-1100
Thursday, January 25th 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, January 26th          2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass: Manhattan College
Chapel of De LaSalle
Saturday, January 24th 10 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs. Mona Petrocine
4534 Henry Hudson Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471

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From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 12:15 AM
To: John Reinke
Subject: Al Petrocine, RIP

Dear John,

        At the Wake Friday Night at Williams, and at the Mass on Saturday in the Chapel, there was a great out pouring of expressions of love and affection for Al.

         He taught  Business Law and Accounting at Manhattanfor over 45 years, he was a practicing attorney for nearly 53 years, a father of 3 Jaspers and a devoted Husband. He was one of the most liked teachers on campus. He always had a smile or a joke (some good) and was ready to help anyone in need - be it a student, a new faculty member or an Alum. Many came to him with their legal problems and he always gave them direction to help solve the problem.

         Fr. Jack Cullinane was the celebrant, at the well attended Mass, and Bill Mechmann, Esq.'49 was the Minister of the Eucharist. Bro. Bill Batt spoke on behalf of the College, a grand-daughter and his son Robert, '80 delivered a very warm and detailed (and well delivered) tribute to his father and her grandfather.

         He was a great asset to Manhattan who will be missed by many.

              May He Rest In Peace.
                      Mike McEneney, Esq.'53

{JR:  Sounds like he’s leaving some big shoes. Father of THREE? You only reported two. I didn’t notice that until I was doing the Saturday edits. Fr. Jack Cullinane is ’51. ;-)  See I’m trying to emulate your memory.}

 

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JObit2

ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 02FEB07 Sturgis, SD  MC1961 Fleming,Michael C.

http://www.legacy.com/RapidCity/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=86158032 

http://tinyurl.com/2dpo2e

***Begin Quote***

Michael C. Fleming 

RAPID CITY - Lt. Col. Michael C. Fleming, 67, formerly of Rapid City, died Friday, December 1, 2006, at the Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mike was born June 23, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to Arthur and Helen Fleming. He lived there with his sister and parents while attending Saint Augustine High School and eventually earned a degree in Mathematics at Manhattan College. He joined the Air Force in 1961 and served his country for the next 27 years as a pilot and Air Operations Officer before retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His tour of duties took him all around the world including Vietnam, Thailand, Iran and Honduras. He especially enjoyed his time piloting both the trusted C-47 Gooney Bird and B-52 Strategic Bomber and was recognized for his efforts with the Distinguished Flying Cross. He later continued his flying career piloting for Mid-Atlantic for a number of years and will be remembered as someone who loved his time chasing clouds. He will also be remembered as an individual who enjoyed his free time reading, writing, cooking exotic foods, photography, scuba diving and traveling to distant countries to meet new friends with a beer in hand and an Irish melody on his lips. Mike is survived by his children: Jim and Jodi Fleming of Rapid City, SD; Paul Fleming of Denver, CO; John Fleming of Rapid City; Michael and Nancy Fleming of McLean, VA; and Mike Anh Quan Fleming of Pasadena, TX. His grandchildren include Brandon Fleming, Carmen Fleming, both of Rapid City, SD; and Anthony Fleming of Pasadena, TX; and his sister, Patricia Cunningham, Hopewell Junction, NY. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Mai Trang. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis with Chaplain Pierre Allegre officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard. A late luncheon will follow at the Radisson Hotel for memories and refreshments. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth Heritage Foundation. You may send condolences to the family at www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com.

Published in the Rapid City Journal on 1/28/2007.

***End Quote***

[mcALUMdb: 1961]

Guestbook for your comments is at:

http://www.legacy.com/RapidCity/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=86158032

http://tinyurl.com/2y5vy8

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From: Smith, Jim [MC1960]
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:25 AM
To: Reinke's Jasper (mc68alum) Persona
Subject: Re: JASPER ACTIONABLE OBIT: EXPIRES 02FEB07 Sturgis, SD MC1961 Fleming, Michael C.

Thank you for the information...A message of condolence was emailed to his on line guest book.......Jim Smith

{JR:  Hey, you're most welcome. All I do is just collect the stuff. It would be nice if his classmates were able to post personal entries about their memories. Even better if an alum could show up in Sturgis for example and represent us all. Maybe we'll get to that point some day. At this point, I'd just settle for getting the database updated. ;-)  I have very low expectations or standards. Fjohn68 }

{JR: Editorial note: as of Friday 02 Feb 07, the db was NOT updated. Confirming my low expectations.  }

 

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JObit3

JObitxx: LaRocca, Vincent J.   (MC1949)

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Date=20070126&
Category=OBITUARIES&ArtNo=701260395&SectionCat=&Template=printart

http://tinyurl.com/2xxcq8

VINCENT J. LaROCCA, 81, of Seabrook Village, TINTON FALLS

Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 01/26/07

***Begin Quote***

VINCENT J. LaROCCA, 81, of Seabrook Village, TINTON FALLS, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, at his residence. He was a self-employed owner of TAD Corp., Fair Haven, for 27 years. He had been still working. He was a graduate of Manhattan College. He was a World War II Army veteran and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was a doctor of naturopathy. Born in New York City, he lived in Middletown for 27 years and in Brooklyn for most of his life before moving to Tinton Falls two years ago.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Marie LaRocca-Riley and Thomas Riley; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Thomas Gerardi; a nephew, Thomas Gerardi and his wife Nancy Gerardi; a niece, Frances Quagliotto and her husband Robert Quagliotto; and three grandnieces and grandnephews.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. Entombment will be in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

***End Quote***

[mcALUMdb: 1949]

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JObit4

From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 11:38 AM
To: John Reinke
Subject: Edward G. Dooley,'55

Dear John,

             I received the attached from Grace Feeney at the College.

             May He Rest In Peace.
                               Mike

===

From the New York Daily News

          Edward G. Dooley ‘55 (Retired from COMSAT) died on January 29, 007.
          Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home (718) 359-1122
          10-25 150th Street

          Whitestone, NY

          Friday         2-4 pm and 7-9pm  
          Saturday    Funeral Mass 9:45 am
                             Holy Trinity Church (718) 746-7730
                             14-51 143rd Street

                             Whitestone, NY

                             Internment – Gate of Heaven emetery
                            

Grace Feeney
Alumni Relations Officer
Manhattan College

===

The New York Times
January 31, 2007 Wednesday
Late Edition - Final
Notice: Deaths DOOLEY, EDWARD GORDON
SECTION: Section C; Column 3; Classified; Pg. 15

DOOLEY--Edward Gordon (Retired from COMSAT). On January 29, 2007. US Navy veteran, USS Ludlow. Graduate of Cardinal Hayes HS and Manhattan College. Former parishoner [sic] of St. Jean the Baptist Church (Manhattan). Beloved father of Robin Koppernaes (Christian). Loving grandfather of Leif, Finn and Drummond. Dear brother of Margaret French (Joseph). Dear uncle of Joseph and Christopher French and their wives, and Elizabeth and Tara French. Also survived by loving grandnieces and nephews, cousins and close friends. Reposing at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 1025 150th St., Whitestone, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Trinity RC Church, Saturday 9:45AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

LOAD-DATE: January 31, 2007

 

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Jasper_Updates

 

[JR: Alerting old friends seeking to reconnect or “youngsters” seeking a networking contact with someone who might have a unique viewpoint that they are interested in.]

# # #

 

Diaz, Eliezer M. (1979)
Director - Performance Assurance VPS
Verizon
# # #

Fristachi, Matthew (2004)
York International / Johnson Controls
# # #

Kelly, Jack (1968)
Senior Systems Engineer
GH Engineering, Inc.
# # #

Kosch, James (1977)
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
Princeton Forrestal Village
136 Main Street Suite 250
Princeton, NJ 08540-7839

# # #

Kuhn, Robert A. Jr. (1973)
Editorial Producer
Major League Baseball Advanced Media
# # #

Lee, Rebekah (1994)
Chief Operating Officer
Williamson McAree Investment Partners LLC
# # #

Martin, John A. (1974)
The Washington Consulting Group, Inc.
# # #

Montero, Jhami (2000)
Talent Acquisition Consultant-Human Resources
State Farm Insurance
Miami, FL 33178
# # #

O'Reilly, Gerard (1969)
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff
Bell Laboratories (Alcatel-Lucent)
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
# # #

Salerno, Louis. M. Jr. (1966)
Chief, Air Combat & FMS Training Systems Division
Aeronautical Systems Center (USAF)
Wright-Paterson AFB, OH 45433-5006
# # #

Thorne, Tara M. (2001)
United States Tennis Association
Mahopac, New York 10541
# # #

Toscano, Lisa (1979)
Asst. Professor
Manhattan College

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Jaspers_Missing

 

 

Reported by mcALUMdb as “lost”:

 

Becker, Anthony (1922)
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Becker, Anthony (1967)
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Becker, Barbara (1978)
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Becker, Dennis (1978)
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Becker, John (1984)
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Becker, Nancy (1971)
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Becker, Robert (1938)
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Becker, William (1936)
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Fleming, Michael (1993)
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Larocca, Miguel (1983)
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Reported by me as “lost”:

 

{NOTHING}

                 

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Jaspers_in_the_News

 

 

Jnews1

 

January 31, 2007 Wednesday 4:53 PM GMT
Former BC prof named president of St. Michael's College
SECTION: STATE AND REGIONAL
DATELINE: COLCHESTER Vt.

Boston College professor John J. Neuhauser has been named president of St. Michael's College, the college announced Wednesday.

Neuhauser, 63, a member of the St. Michael's board of trustees since 2001, will take over the reins at the liberal arts college July 1, succeeding retiring president Marc vanderHeyden. VanderHeyden, 68, will remain on the job until then.

A computer scientist and avid marathon runner, Neuhauser is a former academic vice president, dean of faculties and management school dean at Boston College. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he has a physics degree at Manhattan College and a master's degree and doctorate from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

He will be the 16th president in the 103-year history of St. Michael's, which has 2,000 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students.

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{MikeMcE reports: Dear John, I believe that the Professor is a member of the Class of 1964. Mike (Thanks, Mike.) }

 

 

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Rockford Register Star (Illinois)
January 25, 2007 Thursday
'Large town or small city?'
BYLINE: Nate Legue | Rockford Register Star
SECTION: BUSINESS; Pg. 1C
DATELINE: ROCKFORD

The civic leader who started the MetroCentre more than a quarter-century ago challenged a crowd of business officials Wednesday night to change the community's mind-set.

Doug Logan, a construction manager and concert promoter whose forceful personality brought the downtown arena to life in the midst of the worst economic downturn of a generation, spoke at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Giovanni's Restaurant and Convention Center.

Asked to take a break from his New York consulting firm to deliver the keynote address, Logan launched into a 45-minute speech peppered with humorous anecdotes, but punctuated by calls for drastic action from the more than 725 businesspeople in attendance.

"One of the fundamental questions that has been asked of Rockford for over a century is what are you?" Logan said. "Are you a large town or a small city? This is a discussion of the community's psyche that goes back nearly 100 years. ... If you accept as I do ... that Rockford is a small city, then you must face the fact that you are engaged in the modern-day equivalent of the Peloponnesian wars."

Referring to the clash of ancient Greek city-states, Logan said Rockford must compete with similar-sized cities for 25- to 40-year-old professionals to ensure its future vitality because the bulk of the current work force -- baby boomers -- will be retiring in the next decade.

And since this demographic group is more attracted by Wi-Fi hot spots and bicycle shops than low tax rates and affordable housing, its recruitment will require a shift of Rockford's philosophy to nurture the creative class, foster environmentally friendly policies and seek diverse residents, including immigrants, Logan said.

"If you do not engage in an aggressive campaign to make your city attractive to this generation, I will assure you will experience a gradual but steady decline in business," Logan said.

Ever the wide-eyed visionary -- his 1984 proposal to harvest electricity from the Fordam Dam to power the fledgling MetroCentre was mocked -- Logan knew his latest ideas might attract naysayers. But he proposed a raft of new "green" initiatives and even a marketing effort to bring in the best unskilled laborers from Mexico and South America.

"You have a choice to get on the globalism bus or not, and globalism and immigration are inexorably intertwined," Logan said. "Like it or not, the effects of what I'm talking about are right here in the River City."

Staff writer Nate Legue may be reached at 815-987-1346

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Bio: Doug Logan
Age: 63
Residence: Sarasota, Fla.
Education: LaSalle Military Academy, New York; attended University of Baltimore and Manhattan College
Military service: Two Bronze Stars, Vietnam War
Past jobs: General manager, MetroCentre, 1979-86; senior vice president, Ogden Allied Facility Corp., 1986-93; CEO, Ocesa, 1993-95; CEO and first commissioner, Major League Soccer, 1995-99; owner, Empresario LLC, 1999-present
Fun facts: His great-great-grandfather was mayor of Havana; his grandfather owned the Almendares, Havana's most popular baseball team.

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{MikeMcE reports: Dear John, I do not find Doug Logan in my sources, he could be as we know none of the lists are 100%. Mike (Thanks, Mike.) }

{JR:  Well with two Bronze Stars, I’ll claim him as “ours”. He’d be Class of 65 or their abouts. }

 

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Newsday (New York)
January 28, 2007 Sunday
ALL EDITIONS
LI KIDS: Taking the pain out of practicing;
Tips to make it fun amd keep kids motivated
BYLINE: DEBBE GEIGE
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. K02

Elissa DiSalvo of Massapequa started playing volleyball when she was in fifth grade, but it wasn't until she entered middle school that she realized she had to practice if she wanted to step up her game. "In seventh grade, we had to serve overhand," recalls DiSalvo, now 17. "For me, the ball wasn't going over. Either it was hitting the line, the net or the tape."

DiSalvo headed to a nearby park where she practiced her overhand serve against a wall. "I didn't care how long it took. I just wanted to make sure I perfected it.'

Her perseverance paid off. Now a senior at Massapequa High School, DiSalvo was captain of the girl's varsity volleyball team last season, and she was recruited by Manhattan College to play on their volleyball team this fall.

Most parents wish their children were that passionate about their talents, and dream of them getting college scholarships. But in today's world, children are typically involved in so many activities that, unless they are self-motivated, making time to practice a sport, instrument or other skill is usually a challenge.

To make matters worse, practicing can be downright boring, because it requires repetition and self-discipline. It's also a lonesome activity. "Kids who are social have to sit by themselves and do it," says Jeanne Marino, a piano and voice teacher with MM Music in Massapequa. Her best students, she says, are self-motivated and those whose 'parents make sure they practice."

To make practicing more enjoyable and to help your child make the most of the time he or she spends, here's what you need to do:

Make sure they're practicing correctly. "Playing is like reading; practicing is like studying," says Marino. "When you study, you don't just read the material; you go over it, pull it apart and do it in sections."

Let practice time be dictated by your child's attention span. 'If your child does well for 20 minutes, set up a 15-minute practice period," says Peter Kanaris, a clinical psychologist in Smithtown.

Take the emphasis off the clock. "They have to understand they are practicing to get it right, not to put the time in," says Marino. "It might take more than 20 minutes to get a harder song." If that's the goal, "getting it right becomes the reward."

Create a routine. Pick the time for practicing carefully. Aim for the same time every day, but make sure it isn't crowded between other activities and that it comes before your child does something he truly enjoys, such as playing with friends or watching a favorite show. "That way the child has something to look forward to," says Kanaris.

Refer to practice time as "playing time." " Your child will respond better to music if it doesn't seem like work," says Stacy DeBroff, founder of momcentral.com.

Up the fun factor. If repetition has them rolling their eyes, DeBroff suggests making up silly games like standing on one leg while playing. Play it again while looking out the window, and a third time with eyes closed. Encourage your child to come up with her own silly versions. DiSalvo made volleyball practice

fun for herself by recruiting a friend to play. "As I was teaching her what

to do, I was also playing more.

Keep goals small and attainable. Instead of making the reward learning the whole piece, start with simple milestones your child can easily achieve so he can feel good about what he's doing.

Get involved. Kids love playing with their parents, whether it's learning to hit a baseball, or singing and playing the guitar together. Just be careful not to be overbearing.

Don't let them finish feeling frustrated. Have your child end her practice with something she can play fairly well, so she walks away feeling proud, advises Charles Puricelli, coordinator of arts at Freeport Public Schools.

Know when to give up. No one likes to let their child quit, but if he continues

to balk after a reasonable amount of time, you might consider it. Debbie Mulé of Freeport let her 11-year-old daughter, Betsy, drop the piano when her schedule became too busy. When Betsy entered fourth grade, she started playing the oboe,

then switched to the bassoon in July. She practices four to five times a week for about 20 minutes. Sometimes Mulé has to remind her, but it's never a struggle, she says. Betsy "focuses on getting it done; we don't sit down with a timer."

Her high oboe scores with the New York State School Music Association

last year led her to be selected as a bassoonist for the Nassau Music Educators All County Concert earlier this month.

"Being in the All County concert let her see other bassoon players her own age," says Mulé. "It gave her something to strive for. I think she'll take it all the way through high school."

"If you've got a reasonably responsible child, give them room to make a decision and have choices," says Kanaris. "Sometimes that means saying this isn't for me."

That's what happened with Cathy Tommasino of Coram. After alternating

between pleas and threats to get her son, Damian, to stick with piano and guitar lessons, she was all set to wage the same battle with her daughter, Analise. But after three years playing, "I let her stop taking the lessons. I could tell it wasn't in h

could tell she really didn't enjoy was more of a chore."

Tommasino's hard work paid with Damian. Now 20, he loves music and plays faithfully. "He ta his guitar to the beach and plays his friends," she says. "The fighting was worth it."

Should you bribe them to play?

Practicing every day is hard work for kids, and offering a reward can keep them motivated- if you do it correctly.

"We have to be concerned about a society that pushes achievement,' that says "children should be working to better themselves all the time," says Virginia Shiller, a lecturer at the Yale Child Study Center and author of "Rewards for Kids!" (Magination Press, $19.95). "If it's not your particular child's strength, then offering a reward just puts more pressure on them in what could be a counterproductive way.We don't want them to end up hating the instrument or the skill. . . . Too much pressure can backfire." If you decide to offer a reward, choose it carefully. Paying children money to play is not a good idea, Shiller says, but special privileges, such as Saturday night sleepover, seeing a movie, going to a concert or buying a new song by their favorite artist can show them hard work pays off An even better reward is on that is linked to their practice. If they are working toward a recital, for example, make the reward a new outfit. "That way

the recital takes on more importance and they are more excited about it," Shiller says. Simply getting an opportun ty to play a piece they've mastered can be a reward,too. "That chance to be a star, no matter what level you are on, is important to your esteem and the future development of that instrument," says Charles Puricelli coordinator of arts at Freeport Public Schools.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Riverdale Weather: HI 37 / LO 23 Partly Cloudy

De La Salle Medal Dinner Honors Robert L. Reynolds of Fidelity Investments

Every year, Manhattan College organizes a dinner to honor a major business's chief executive for his or her career and community accomplishments. The college presents and honors someone who upholds the meaning of LaSallian values in his or her personal and professional life.

In This Issue:

News

Presidential Race Already Historical

Imagine for a minute that today is Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The time is 12:00 PM; the place is the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, asks the president-elect of the United States to place his or her left hand on an open Bible, and to raise his or her right hand.

Student Government Approves Spring Budgets

 Communications Department Update: Manhattan Begins Planning New Program

Features

A Series of Fortunate Events

This semester Student Activities is implementing a new concept: series events which will take place on special days each month. Elaina DeCoteau, Activities Coordinator, said that students wanted these types of events in the past because of the routine; they know that on that day each month something will be planned.

Health Update: The Effects of Cocaine in a Can

 Old Favorites and New Hopefuls: Spring Events Preview

Arts & Entertainment

I'm From ... The Quadrangle

Q: Describe yourself in one word. A: I would say unique. I think my background, having grown up in Staten Island, NY really sets me apart from other Manhattan College students. Such an answer should not even allot prospective writers a spot in the Manhattan College Quadrangle, and yet, Rolling Stone is offering the opportunity of a lifetime to writers that show similar "unique" qualities.

Jennifer Hudson: From Idol Contestant to Oscar Nominee

 'Idol' Continues at Expense of Contestants

Sports

Men's Basketball Shares First Place with Win Over Loyola

The men's basketball team defeated Loyola 70-68 at the Reitz Arena on Loyola's campus. The win propelled them into a first place tie in the MAAC division, sharing a 7-2 record with Loyola and Marist. "I was very excited we won because they are in first place.

From Champs to Chumps: Iona Gaels Still Winless

 Peyton Manning Gets the Monkey off His Back; Colts Headed to Miami

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From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 10:14 PM
To: John Reinke
Subject: Jasper in the news

Dear John,

           Today's NY Daly News at page 98 (1/26/07) has an inspiring article about Freshman Guard Antoine Pearson, an important member of this years Jasper Basketball team. I think it is worth passing on.

                  Best,

                          Mike

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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/492070p-414503c.html

Manhattan's Pearson has healthy attitude
BY SEAN BRENNAN
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER

No one notices the protective padding that Manhattan freshman point guard Antoine Pearson wears under his uniform to protect his one good kidney. And fans who attend Jaspers games probably don't see his sideline ritual during games, when he reaches for the little plastic inhaler, the one that helps knock back an asthma attack.

No one notices the little extras Pearson has to do in order to play basketball. And that's just the way he likes it.

"I was born with two kidneys but one wasn't working and I had to have it taken out when I was a couple of months old," Pearson said. "(And) the (asthma) pump, I use it every day. Before and after practice, when I wake up and in the beginning of games, usually during timeouts. But I get right back in the game."

That dogged attitude is what Manhattan coach Barry Rohrssen liked when he recruited the 6-2 Pearson last year.

"He's a wonderful young man and a hard worker," Rohrssen said. "He puts in the time, not just athletically but academically as well. He's a good representative for our program and for our school."

But Pearson's ability to overcome his medical maladies isn't the only thing that caught Rohrssen's eye. His dedication and commitment while at St. Dominic's H.S. were also impressive. You see, Pearson lives in the Bronx, while St. Dominic's is located in Oyster Bay, L.I. Talk about your brutal commutes.

"My dad (Tyrone) wanted to get me away from the area I was living in," Pearson said of his Rosedale Avenue neighborhood. "I had a lot of friends that were in jail and a lot of other kids were selling drugs. So he wanted me out of there."

Pearson wound up in Oyster Bay after St. Dominic's coach Rob Pavinelli saw him while he was playing for the Gauchos AAU team. He liked what he saw and invited Pearson to his basketball camp. From there, it wasn't long before Pearson decided St. Dom's was for him.

"I liked it a lot, liked the style of play and so I decided to go," Pearson said.

What followed was an arduous trek each morning to Oyster Bay, a trip that began long before the sun came up.

"I woke up at 4:30 and I left the house around 4:45 a.m.," Pearson said. "I'd catch the No.5 bus to pick up the No.2 train. I'd take that to Penn Station and then get the Long Island Railroad to Oyster Bay. It was about 2-1/2 hours."

Each way.

And if you think Pearson was determined to get to school every day, just catch a glimpse of him on the basketball court.

"Someone that committed to being successful and doing the right thing is someone that you wanted as part of your program. And he's growing, day by day, into the quarterback of our program," Rohrssen said

Pearson has overcome a lot, and sacrificed just as much, on his way to becoming a leader on a very young Manhattan team. And for those who expected a down year for Manhattan (10-9, 7-2 MAAC), currently tied for first in the conference, Pearson is having none of it.

"That's motivation for us," said Pearson, who scored a game-high 18 points in Manhattan's win over Loyola Wednesday night, and is averaging 9.1 per game. "We try to prove to everybody that even though we're young, we can play at a high Division I level."

Originally published on January 26, 2007

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{JR: Personally, I think he’s crazy to risk his life to play a game. A freak accident could kill him. But, I agree with you, this was certainly inspiring. We think “life is sooooo tough” until you see these examples rubbing your nose in it. “Tough, you think you have it tough, I had to walk 5 miles to school, uphill both ways!” At least that’s how it seem ing the winter treks up from the injineering building. No, he embodies what I hope is the Jasper “can do ‘tude”. I be please to be on his team anytime.  }

{JR:  All the “no sports ever” fanatics, that’s M … I … K … E … AT jasper jottings.com!   ;-)   }

 

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From: Ed. Plumeau '52A
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 10:10 AM
To: Jasper Jottings
Subject: Treasure Coast (FL.) golf

John: It is with deep regret that I must tell you that the planned golf tournament (2/24) has been cancelled.  We simply could not get enough players to make a decent tournament.  Thanks for the publicity over the last few weeks.  Ed. Plumeau '52A

{JR:  Darn, and I was hoping there was Jasper Life in FL. Sigh, too cold?  }

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From: Bill Gildea '62S
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 8:29 PM
To: Ferdinand J. Reinke
Subject: Treasure Coast Golf Tourney

John:

Would you please announce that the Florida Treasure Coast Manhattan Alumni Golf Tourney, scheduled for February 24th has been CANCELLED.  We only received about 30 commitments from alum and friends and needed at least 60 to cover expenses, with a little left for a scholarship fund. It is sad that so few could attend, especially considering that there are about 1000 alumni in the area, either as snowbirds or permanent residents. I now see your chagrin and laud your efforts at getting subscribers and reports. Keep up the great work.

Bill Gildea '62S

{JR: Yup, getting Jaspers is like herding the proverbial cats in that SuperBowl commercial.  Don’t understand it. Anything I have gotten involved in has always paid big benefits. And, usually benefits that I would have never guessed. The Universe conspires to give us what we need regardless if we know what we need or know what’s good for us. imho! Better lick next time. So what are you going to try next --- Shuffleboard tourney? Poetry reading? Something at Hooters? Don’t give up that’s for Fordham grads. After a decade, you too can have a “following” if you following up on the following.  }

 

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From: Mike McEneney [1953]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:02 PM
To: John Reinke
Subject: John D. McMahon, Esq.'73

Dear John,

John McMahon is a member of the Class of 1973 and is one of three featured speakers at my Law Schools program on Energy and Telecommunications. Another Jasper doing well!

Mike McEneney

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"Energy and persistence conquer all things." - Benjamin Franklin

Three successful alumni in the energy and telecommunications industry reveal how New York Law School served as a catalyst in their careers at our Spotlight on Energy and Telecommunications on Wednesday, January 31st from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (lunch will be served) in the Wellington Conference Center (C building – 5th floor).  Seating is limited.  RSVP today!

Our speakers are:

John D. McMahon '76, President & CEO, Orange and Rockland Utilities

For more than 30 years and through periods of enormous change, John D. McMahon has served the utilities industry as an innovative lawyer and executive. Since 2003, Mr. McMahon has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Orange and Rockland Utilities, a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc.

Mr. McMahon began his career in 1976 as an attorney in the Rate Department at Con Ed. Eventually, he became Senior Vice President and General Counsel, responsible for 70 in-house lawyers complemented by several outside law firms. Mr. McMahon has participated in and completed the highly prestigious Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

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From: ManhattanCollegeAlumni Yahoo! Groups Notification
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 4:50 PM
Subject: APPROVE -- Dennis P. Buckley wants to join ManhattanCollegeAlumni

Hello,

The following person would like to join the ManhattanCollegeAlumni group:

Dennis P. Buckley, CFRE
Class of 1986

{JR:  I always approve of Dennis P. Buckley. Now what was the question? }

 

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JASPERFINDING: Becker, Rob (2002? Unregistered)

http://www.robbecker.com/

January 28th, 2007
Professor Becker

This week I took a new step in my professional life: I taught my first class.

I am teaching a graduate-level engineering course called Dynamic Web Development at Manhattan College this semester. It is a class of my own design, covering XML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.

I’d like to say something deep and meaningful here about the start of a new journey, the pursuit of a meaningful existence or some other poetic-sounding nonsense. But frankly, I’m way too busy trying to prepare for class to think about silly things like that. ACK!

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Robert Shea
AKA Robert Joseph Shea
Born: 1933
Died: 10-Mar-1994
Location of death: Chicago, IL
Cause of death: Cancer - Colon
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Author
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Illuminatus Trilogy

Bob Shea co-authored the Illuminatus Trilogy along with Robert Anton Wilson. Shea is also the author of Shike, a novel set in medieval Japan; Lady Yang, a tragic story of an idealistic empress of medieval China; and All Things Are Lights, a story that entwines the fate of Cathars of southern France with the occult traditions of Courtly Love and the troubadours. He also authored The Saracen, a novel that describes the intricate politics of medieval Italy through the eyes of an Islamic warrior, and Shaman, which traces the fate of the survivors of the Black Hawk War in 19th century Illinois.

Born in 1933, Robert Shea attended Manhattan Prep, Manhattan College, and then Rutgers University. He worked as a magazine editor in New York and Los Angeles before coming to edit the Playboy Forum where, in the 1960s, he met Bob Wilson. Eventually they began to collaborate on what would become the Illuminatus! Trilogy, a set of books that combined sex, drugs, alternative religions, anarchism, and conspiracy theory with humor, mischief, and plenty of chaos. Shea later left Playboy to become a full-time novelist, but his friendship with Wilson would remain intact until Shea's passing from cancer in 1994. Although Shea's historical novels were much more conventional in format that the Illuminatus! Work, they are said to contain a few sly hints on the subjects and organizations of that earlier work.

Wife: Patricia Monaghan
Son: Michael E. Shea
    High School: Manhattan Prep
    University: Manhattan College
    University: Rutgers University
    Playboy Playboy Forum editor, 1960s
Author of books:
Shike (1981, novel)
All Things Are Lights (1986, novel)
From No Man's Land to Plaza Del Lago (1987, novel)
Shaman (1991, novel)
The Illuminatus! Trilogy (1975, collection, with Robert Anton Wilson)
Illuminatus! (1976, novel)

{JR:  Sixty One years of age! From a curable form of cancer. That’s the kind that killed my Grandmother and almost got my Mom. Kattie Couric’s husband! I’m no KC fan but no one should lose a loved one to that disease. Maybe I’m a little nuts about it. And, maybe sticking a pipe (Is it my imagination but that pipe gets bigger and longer and stiffer every five years?) where the sun don’t shine is disgusting and unthinkable. But come on, it’s not like having a baby. Now that’s a pain and not in the A double Q! (Some women say uncharitably that if men had have children, then the human race would have died out eons ago. I resent that remark. Especially when I get a paper cut!) I give myself a birthday present and schedule my annual physical. Every so often I get a “lovely birthday card” from a ghoul who says “come one down, you’re the next contestant in what can we find up there?”. Disgusting but necessary. Don’t be a wimp. But don’t be an obit either! I can’t afford to lose any readers. Do your duty! }

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Community pole vaulting: Fairgrounds home to one of the state's elite facilities
Sunday, January 28, 2007
By VERN MILLER JR.
Herald Sports Writer

When he reached Fort Hamilton High School, 14-year-old Al Berardi knew he had peddled too far from his Brooklyn home.

As he rested, trying to cool down from the blistering sun of an impossibly hot August day, his attention was drawn to the school's running track.

An old man, fully attired in jacket, shirt and tie was pushing his squad through a vigorous training regimen.

"He looked like 'Mr. Chips' out there, completely trussed up on the hottest day of the year," Berardi said of 70 year-old Charles Fleetwood, Hamilton's pole vault coach. "I watched him work with those kids, as they ran on the cinder track, training in that heat. It was some pretty barbaric conditions. But as I watched them start to vault, I became fascinated and I felt hey, this is for me.

"It was definitely love at first sight."

Now 60, having spent his life vaulting and teaching others the fine points of the sport, Berardi is the one putting his athletes through their paces.

While he doesn't mimic his first coach's wardrobe, Berardi's fanatical devotion to instruction is on display three times a week at Heights Unlimited Vault Club at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

Opened in November 2005 by Berardi and Victor Zummo, Heights Unlimited has grown into the leading pole vault club in Northern New Jersey.

Dedicated to "building the best team in the northeast," Heights Unlimited features year-round indoor and outdoor training facilities at the Walter Richards Building and "The Pavilion," where vaulters can jump, rain or shine, throughout the summer months.

The facilities feature an over-sized pit for vaulting, a roll-out runway of 130 feet, two sets of ropes for swing drills — including a high platform for rope-swing vaults — bungee-training rockback cords and a pulley-twisting apparatus for lean turning and push offs.

A trampoline, a high-bar, warm-up mats, hurdles and a large collection of vaulting poles are provided to students, many of whom travel up to 90 minutes to train.

While the club's equipment is first-rate, the main attraction is Berardi, who has trained vaulters from the high school to the Masters level, including serving as a volunteer coach at Manhattan College for 10 years.

After becoming dedicated to the sport at Fort Hamilton, Berardi attended Central Connecticut State, where he jumped at the Penn Relays and numerous times at Madison Square Garden in IC4A meets.

"The Garden was a great place to jump, I always enjoyed it," he said. "You could feel the people, since you were only 25 feet away from the crowd. It was a great feeling, just like the first time I actually went over a bar, where I felt like I was flying like a bird. The higher you go, the better you feel.

"And it never leaves you — it's why I love seeing the kid's faces after a jump or watching them go crazy when they win a meet."

Berardi's competitive career ended while training for the Olympic Trials in California, his father's heart attack necessitated his return home to support the family.

He turned to coaching, working through the same trial and error methods employed by other instructors as he continued to read every article, study countless hours of film, attend seminars and discuss methods and techniques with any coach or vaulter he came across.

Six years ago he began to focus on the "Vasily Petrov school of pole vaulting."

Petrov was the coach of the legendary vaulter Sergey Bubka, who raised the indoor and outdoor marks 34 times over his six-World Championship career.

Combining the Petrov method with several other styles, Berardi believes he has formulated an approach to vaulting that guarantees "spectacular results."

His son, Alex, now 24 and a coach at Heights Unlimited, "won everything" as a vaulter at Washingtonville High School, including Orange County and Section 9 titles and is still the record-holder for freshman vaulters at Georgia Tech.

Berardi points to the success of club vaulters like Kelsey Branch of Cornwall, New York, currently ranked No. 2 in the state, who vaulted 9-feet, 9-inches when she began training at Heights Unlimited.

After six weeks working with Berardi she cleared 12 feet.

A "coach's dream", Branch combines great athletic talent with an unstoppable work ethic.

"Kelsey's dedication is unmatched," said Berardi. "She always gets to the club early and stays late.

"It's not unusual for me to have to tell her to go home, you've worked hard enough for one day."

The club is home to a bevy of vaulters from Randolph High, including senior Ryan Eng, who just won a Morris County meet when he cleared 12-6.

Seniors Mike Faust and Evan Rosenberger have shown the potential for continued improvement, as does Park Ridge's Greg Hoffman, who has made "tremendous strides."

Randolph freshman Ali Hashemi and sophomore Kim Logoyda have exhibited great potential and coachability and both are "always pumped to give their all."

Branchville brothers Jon and Joshua Brinkerhoff, 14 and 15, are described by Berardi as "sweetheart kids that are quiet workaholics, kids who have such a solid work ethic that they have to be sent home to get them to quit training."

Both play soccer and basketball, but have become enamored with the sport they call "very interesting and different," which they hope will lead to college scholarships.

"Pole vaulting took a little getting used to after growing up playing team sports, but I like the new feeling of competing against yourself in an individual sport," said Joshua, who cleared 10-6 at the club's last meet in December. "You're always testing and beating yourself, which brings it's own unique satisfaction. You have to work hard, be very disciplined and stay on top of yourself.

"You can't slack off and expect to do well."

No one becomes a pole vaulter because it's easy.

Watching Berardi work individually with each vaulter, "putting all the dance steps together," is reminiscent of a fight trainer schooling a boxer on proper head, feet and hand movements.

He teaches students four sequential drills, the fundamentals that each must master before moving on to a series of pole plant, rope, bounding, sliding box and high-bar drills.

Hurdle training is emphasized as a basis for quickness and coordination. Vaulters also train as sprinters, the increased acceleration generated in the run-up leading to higher vaults.

Berardi calls pole vaulting an "equal opportunity sport," with men and women employing the same training techniques and often exhibiting the same personality traits.

"Pole vaulting attracts the same type of athletes as skiing and skateboarding," he said. "Aggressive athletes, but not stupid athletes, who have no fear and like adventure, but know how to assess and prevent risks.

"Most vaulters have B-plus or better averages in school and have to be smart to understand and appreciate the 'concept' of pole vaulting."

Victor Zummo met Berardi seven years ago when he was looking for a coach to work with his daughter, Melissa, who had developed an interest in vaulting.

She trained with Berardi over spring and summers at a backyard facility in Florida, New York, steadily improving her skills.

Vaulting for High Point, where she established and still holds the school record, Zummo became the 2004 sectional champion and set the Sussex County record, eventually topped by Newton's Amy Keegan.

Younger sister Megan is currently in training and is "totally fearless," approaching the 10-feet mark rapidly.

Bitten by the vaulting bug and impressed with Berardi's abilities as a teacher and trainer, Zummo approached him with the idea of opening a year-round training facility.

With the New York area overcrowded by competing coaches, Berardi agreed to partner with Zummo in northern New Jersey, hours away from the closest New Jersey facility in Mount Laurel.

Zummo was "warmly received" when he approached Howard Wirths, the manager of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds, with the concept in the spring of 2005.

"'Doc' Wirths worked with us and made it possible for us to be here," Zummo said. "He was very gracious and was instrumental in our development and our opening in November 2005. We kept plugging away until it was a reality. It was always my hope to be able to open a top-notch facility, with great coaches, to give the kids up here the same opportunity that the kids down south have.

"Plus, I was tired of losing meets to them, so now we have a great chance to win a championship for Sussex County."

With over 40 club members currently enrolled, Heights Unlimited is hoping to become a home for the serious vaulter, offering an "Elite Vaulter" training program and a "Coaches Only" program, designed to teach

coaches the latest techniques in instructing pole vaulters.

Berardi couldn't be happier with a great facility, a staff that includes Alex, Gerry Cahill of Iona Prep ("my coaching protégé") and Hazel Yaun of Liberty High and a "great partner like Victor, who's time, efforts and energy made this possible, because without Victor, this wouldn't have happened."

He continues to relish teaching the sport he loves to youngsters and the positive effects he continues to draw from his efforts.

"I love working with kids and have a lot of fun with them," Berardi said. "I get to spend a good portion of my life with 12-to-25 year olds and it keeps me current, helps me relate to what's going on and to feel young.

"I always wanted to be a coach and I love teaching kids to compete."

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http://www.dailynewstribune.com/homepage/8998980530095521791

Lessons from beloved teacher
By Nicole Haley/Daily News staff
Thursday, January 25, 2007 - Updated: 01:07 AM EST

WALTHAM - Brother J. Stephen Sullivan was remembered yesterday as a strict but caring Latin teacher and basketball coach at the old St. Mary's High School.

"I loved him," recalled St. Mary's alum Dick Monahan. "He demanded a lot of us. He was tough but he was good."

Sullivan, born Jeremiah Thomas Sullivan in Boston, died Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the age of 86.

Sullivan entered the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic teaching order in 1938. In the 1940s through the early 1950s, Sullivan taught at St. Mary's, which later closed and was redeveloped into senior citizen apartments.

Though the school is gone, Sullivan's impact on his former students continues. Bob Eagle, a member of St. Mary's graduating class of 1952, sat in Sullivan's classroom for three consecutive years of religious studies, Latin, and English literature.

Eagle, who has spent more than 40 years teaching in Waltham schools, kept in touch with Sullivan long after both of them moved on from St. Mary's.

"We became good friends later," said Eagle, founder of the Reagle Players, a Waltham theatre group.

After St. Mary's, Sullivan taught at De La Salle College in Washington, D.C., before becoming an assistant professor at Manhattan College in 1959. In 1975, he was appointed the 17th president at the independent Catholic college. During his 12-year presidency, Sullivan oversaw the transformation of Manhattan College into a co-educational institution.

Almost 25 years after they both left St. Mary's, Eagle recalls his first visit to Manhattan College to see his former teacher. Even after teaching hundreds of other students in that time span, Eagle said Sullivan immediately recognized him. The two enjoyed many trips to the theatre, both to Broadway shows and performances by the Reagle Players here in Waltham.

Looking back on his high school days, Eagle said he has grown to appreciate why the brothers at St. Mary's had to be so strict.

One of few regional parochial Catholic schools at the time, St. Mary's welcomed students from several surrounding towns including Belmont, Hudson, and Watertown, Eagle said. It was common to have 40 students in a class and still Sullivan made time to coach basketball and work on the school's yearbook.

"You were always impressed at what they (the brothers) had given up in their lives to become these superhuman teachers," Eagle said.

Fellow classmate Russell Leonard also appreciated Sullivan's strict teaching practices.

"St. Mary's had a good reputation," Leonard said. "If you lasted through it and graduated from it, you knew that you got an education. That's for sure."

Services in New York were held earlier this month. Sullivan is survived by his sister, Sr. Margaret de Sales, S.C.

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MNEWSxx: Obit McCann, BROTHER ROBERT, FSC mentions Manhattan College

http://www.legacy.com/Providence/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=86231299

http://tinyurl.com/yuafvp

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Brother Robert McCann    

McCANN, BROTHER ROBERT, FSC, 76, of the La Salle School Community, Albany, NY, died on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Pawtucket, RI.

Born in Providence, RI, on October 31, 1930, son of the late Edmund Joseph and Irene (Finburg) McCann, he was baptized Robert Leo McCann. He is survived by a brother, Edmund McCann of Seekonk, MA; four nephews, Edmund, III, Anthony, Robert, Jon and one niece, Bettina; four great nephews, five great nieces, two great-great nephews and one great-great neice.

Brother Robert McCann entered the Brothers of the Christian Schools at Barrytown, NY in 1948 and received the habit in September of that year. He pronounced his final vows in 1949 in Barrytown, NY.

Brother Robert received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in 1953. He attended Manhattan College; Fordham University and Siena College for graduate courses and received an MS degree in Social Welfare from Fordham University in 1962.

Brother Robert began his teaching career at La Salle School in Albany, NY, in 1953. He returned to La Salle School nine times in the course of his ministry, and in 1992 became the Executive Director. He also taught in Christian Brothers Academy, Albany and recently returned to become Assistant Principal. He was principal at Sacred Heart School in the Bronx, and Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, NJ. He also spent several years doing vocation work for the New York District. In 1994 he became Director General of Christian Brothers Center, Narragansett, RI.

In 1999 he was assigned by the Superior General as Auxiliary Visitor of the Toronto Delegation of the Christian Brothers in Canada, working for the Delegation to become part of the New York District of Christian Brothers. This officially took place this January.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Star Chapel, Christian Brothers Center, 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI. Burial will be in the Brothers Cemetery at the Center. Visiting hours will be from 2:30 to 5:30 PM and from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Friday, February 2.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Brother Robert's name to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Arrangements by AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, Wakefield.

Published in The Providence Journal on 2/1/2007.

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Guestbook for your comments is at:

http://www.legacy.com/Providence/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=86231299

http://tinyurl.com/284u7t

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{JR: Despite being a "fordham ram", Brother did study at Manhattan. And, hence, since we have lots of room in our prayers for even those who have strayed, we pray for Brother McCann and all those who labor in the vineyard. Even if they get a little confused along the way about what school is the best.}

 

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NEW JASPER’s BLOGGING

 

BAS (2001)

http://blog.myspace.com/blog/rss.cfm?friendID=61855618

 

My list of previously reported Jasper Bloggers here:

            http://jxymxu7sn5ho9d.googlepages.com/blogging_jaspers

{JR: My backlot pages aren’t editing correctly so I have had to carry this over. Until I find a home for them}

 

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Sports from College
 (http://www.gojaspers.com)

 

 

Sports from others
 (http://jasperjottings.blogspot.com/ )

 

 

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Jaspers In Strange Places
(Not including Brooklyn!)
       Volunteers in other countries accepted!

Country

City

Who

Last update

{Nothing New}

My list of previously reported Jasper In Strange Places here:

                      JISP over in the BACKLOT

 

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Fonts of Jaspers

 

Here are sites where "there be Jaspers there". I have no "extra" time to go thru the site, extract the Jaspers, post them in the weekly Jottings, let them know Jasper Jottings exists, and invite them to read it. I have had no volunteers. (Depressing!) So I am logging them here and hope to pick it up again when I have some spare time. I'm listing the sources to hopefully "guilt" someone into helping. Besides while I know that "harvesting" takes a lot of time, these folks thought they could hide from Jasper Jottings!

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165 Jasper lawyers
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%E2%80%9C
manhattan+college%E2%80%9D+site%3Awww.martindale.com
 

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1664 Jaspers
http://www.myspace.com

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Unknown number
http://www.LinkedIn.com

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Unknown number
http://www.Friendster.com  

Created a Jasper group there to see if Jaspers will self-identify?

http://www.friendster.com/group/tabmain.php?
statpos=mygroup&gid=95898

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Unknown number
http://www.MySpace.com

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Unknown number
http://www.Execunet.com

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Unknown number of Jasper Students
via the MC web phone book

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Unknown number of Jaspers
via mcALUMdb

 

Any I've missed?

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Boilerplate

 

Control your own subscription:

(1) Send a message from your old email account to Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com  saying that your switching.

(2) Send a message from your new email account to Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  with your name and class year.

To keep me from spamming you, Yahoo only permits me to invite and delete people. I can NOT just ADD your email address.

AND you’re done. With zero extra work for the CIC!   :-)    

 

                                 http://www.jasperjottings.com/boilerplate.htm 

 

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Curmudgeon's Final Words This Week

 

http://www.sobran.com/columns/2007/070102.shtml

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The trouble with a voucher plan is that it would leave the state in charge of all schools, which would need its approval in order to qualify for vouchers. The correct approach is to get government out of the education business altogether. Education isn’t free unless schools can define success on their own terms rather than the state’s.

The virtue of truly Catholic schools, for instance, is not that they teach what state schools teach, only better, but that they teach what state schools — and other schools — don’t teach at all. Yet we see Archbishop Chaput edging away from this obvious fact. He wants to justify Catholic schools in secular terms, suggesting that they beneficially duplicate the efforts of the public schools.

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It is a true shame that Catholics have allowed the State to destroy their heritage. Catholic Schools were created to offset the anti-Catholic teaching of the state’s schools. We didn’t fight for them and now they are lost. By not insisting, that the State not fund public education we lost our chance to pass on our religious heritage.

There is a reason that the Muslims fight for their religion. If they don’t, it will be lost. Ground into nothing by secular progressive culture.

I’ll go one step further, it’s the hearts and minds of the women that will determine culture. At the risk of angering the womyn’s libers out there, the women make the home and hearth what it is. We have done some terrible things in this country.

The dole makes everyone think they need the government to survive. The education system makes the citizens dumb. And the fiat money allows the government to spend money from a hidden tax.

But chief, among the bad things we have done, is to denigrate women.

The free love of the Sixties has come home to roost. More than half the kids are in unmarried homes. Most married women must work to pay the taxes. And, they have been deluded into thinking that this is good. Staying at home and educating your own children is now the province of the crazies, fundamentalist whacks, and the off the grid loons.

No, we have lost that battle. The Catholic schools should all close immediately. The money that it represents should be funneled into creating a vibrant Catholic civil society. If such is even possible in this day and age.

 

And that’s the last word.
Curmudgeon

 

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GBu. GBA. "Bon courage a vous tous" Reinke sends. -30-