JASPER JOTTINGS Week 42 - 2008 Oct 19

Amazing what people can do! Hope when I’m called, I can respond as well. Hope I’m even listening. It’s so easy to become immersed in the day to day hubbub.

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* Posted on: Sun, Oct 12 2008 12:36 PM

JObit: McNulty, Edward J. Jr. [MC1985]

http://www.legacy.com/NorthJersey/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=118733220

Edward J. McNulty Jr.

McNULTY Edward J. Jr., 45, of Mount Juliet, TN, passed away on October 4, 2008. Born in the Bronx to Nancy and Edward McNulty on January 1, 1963, he was raised in Hillsdale, NJ. Eddie graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in accounting. For the past twenty years he was employed at the Illinois Department of Revenue as a revenue auditor. He was an active and involved member of his community. Prior to moving to Mt. Juliet, TN in 2005, he and his wife Alison lived in Sloatsburg, NY. Eddie is survived by his wife of over 14 years, Alison Felter McNulty of Mt. Juliet, TN; his mother, Annie Nancy McNulty of Hillsdale, NJ; two sisters, Linda Canavan of Saddle River, NJ and Eileen O’Malley and husband Martin of Ridgewood, NJ; son-in-law of Donna and Alan Felter formerly of West Nyack, NY; brother-in-law of Jill Felter Krist and her husband Michael of Nanuet, NY; and uncle to Peter J. Canavan and uncle and godfather to Jaclyn Krist. He is predeceased by his father, Edward McNulty, and infant daughter, Lucy Belle. He also leaves a host of family and friends in New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Ireland. There will be a gathering of family and friends in celebration of his life at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM. A funeral mass will be said at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Hillsdale, NJ, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:30 AM. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in his honor be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. A wake and memorial service was previously held in Mt. Juliet, TN on October 7, 2008.

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Dear John,

I believe that Eddie is a member of the Class of 1985.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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McNulty, Edward J. Jr. [MC1985]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/4gy853

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* Posted on: Sun, Oct 12 2008 6:42 PM

* Updated: Mon, Oct 13 2008 11:11 AM

JObit: Martin, Br. John Amedy [MC1951]

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/

John-Amedy-Francis-Martin-Lincroft-NJ-2008/84288749

Brother John Amedy Francis Martin

1940 - 2008

Brother Martin was born on September 7, 1940 and passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008.

Brother Martin was last known to be living in Lincroft, New Jersey.

He was a graduate of Catholic University, Washington, D.C. and received a Master of Arts Degree from Manhattan College, New York City.

The viewing will be held at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at De La Salle Hall on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Marlboro Township.

Memorial donations to De La Salle Nursing Development, 810 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738 would be appreciated.

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Dear John,

I believe that Brother received his Masters in 1951.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Martin, Br. John Amedy [MC1951]

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* Posted on: Mon, Oct 13 2008 6:37 PM

PRAYERSREQUESTED: Caitlin Anne Martin, daughter of Martin, Margaret (MC1998)

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/caitlinchronicles

10/12/2008 @ 10:30 PM

Caitlin Anne Martin, daughter of Martin, Margaret (MC1998), is having bout with a bad bug.

[JR: A few of those big heavyweight Jasper prayers could be used on this little one's behalf.]

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* Posted on: Mon, Oct 13 2008 6:37 PM

JEmail: Flynn, Br. Gregory (MC1967)

From: “Bro. Gregory Flynn”

Date: October 13, 2008 3:27:19 AM EDT

To: “‘JasperFJohn68Reinke’”

Subject: Greetings from an Ethopian ‘67 Jasper

Dear John,

Thank you for the recent birthday greetings you sent me (73 and counting). It was very thoughtful of you and much appreciated. I also appreciate your having been a sponsor for one of my Addis Hope kids and hope you are in a position to do so again. Just for your information, I’m attaching something relating to what’s been happening with me this past year.

Fraternally,

Brother Greg Flynn

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ATTACHMENT:

For me the year 2007 was one of some unpleasant surprises and many grace-filled moments. I returned to the States in September for my usual Addis Hope fund-raising activities and for a medical follow-up to the ocular shingles that I experienced in my right eye in May. Much to my surprise, it was discovered that the shingles was the result of low grade non-Hodgkins lymphoma behind my left eye, back of the tongue and lower back. So instead of a planned return to Ethiopia in November, I underwent six cycles of chemotherapy at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC, where my sister Kathleen works. She was able to arrange biopsies and chemo scheduling that made the ordeal so much easier. The grace-filled moments were witnessing the heroism -that’s the only way I can describe it- of the cancer-ridden patients I met and the loving care with which we were all treated by the hospital medical personnel. The long and short of it is that through the chemo and I was given a clean bill of health to return to Ethiopia with the stipulation that I return every six months for two years as follow-up. Special thanks to the Flynn/Maher clan and the CBA, Lincroft community who provided me extended hospitality and kept me in prayer.

I arrived back in Addis Ababa on the evening of September 9th 2008 to a very warm reception by the other member of my community, Brother Kassu Fantaye, and my Addis Hope lasallian Associate colleague, Ruth Girmay. The first inkling of a return to the Fourth World was being approached in the airport parking lot on this late cold and rainy evening by a bedraggled young mother and her two children looking for a few coins for food.

It is for such families that the Addis Hope program for kindergarten age children of street families was officially begun seven years ago. Ruth, has seen to it that after two years in the program more than 300 children who have graduated have been able to successfully compete for the limited number of places in Grade One in government schools. By the way, the latest graduation of 102 children took place on September 28, 2008. Over the years it has been the generosity of family, friends and benefactors that have enabled these children and their care-givers to have a new lease on life through education. More info can be found on our web site (www.addis-hope.com)

It comes as no surprise that the world financial crisis has impacted severely on countries like Ethiopia, which on the United Nations Human Development Index ranks 169 out of 177. In our case, the cost of the grain teff which makes up the daily hot meal we serve the Addis Hope children has risen from 100 Ethiopian dollars for 100 pounds to 1,200 dollars for the same amount. We also had to close one of our three centers due to the substantial increase in rent. This necessitated laying off two teachers, a cook and a guard and reducing the salaries of the staff. The 80 children who normally would be attending classes in that center will have to do without. To save rent cost, we also moved the Selihome Teacher Training program into one of the two remaining centers.

It is with the realization that most of the generous Friends of Addis Hope have also been affected by the financial crisis in one way or another that I still ask for your continued support. Without it the Addis Hope program would have to either close or be drastically reduced beyond what has already been done.

Checks can be made payable to Christian Brothers Conference - Addis Hope and mailed to

Christian Brothers Conference - Addis Hope

Hecker Center - Suite 300

3025 Fourth Street. NE

Washington, DC 20017-1102

Fraternally,

Brother Gregory Flynn

[JR: I've renewed my support for Addis Hope and hope you all do the same.]

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* Posted on: Mon, Oct 13 2008 9:37 PM

JFound: Drake, Barry [MC1968]

http://www.yk.psu.edu/Information/News/29389.htm

Travel Back to the 60s with Barry Drake

10/13/2008 —

An annual event in Penn State York’s free Cultural and Performing Artists series, Barry Drake, rock historian, returns to campus on Oct. 23 for his multimedia presentation “60s Rock: When the Music Mattered.” Travel back to the 60s at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center. This free program, sponsored by the campus and the York Newspaper Company, is open to the public.

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Supremes, the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, the Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, and yes, even The Monkees, were the sounds filling the airwaves through those turbulent years. The decade of the 60s was one of the most interesting periods in American history and through all of the good and bad times, it was the music that brought us together and sometimes tore us apart. The political turmoil, the social upheaval, the hippie movement, the Vietnam War and the generation gap were all reflected in the popular music of the day. “60s Rock - When The Music Mattered” will celebrate, examine, clarify and put into perspective one of the most exciting decades in music history.

Drake, often called a walking encyclopedia of rock & roll, is a graduate of Manhattan College and has been involved in the world of music since buying his first rock & roll record in 1954. He grew up in New York City and saw everyone from Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry at the Brooklyn Paramount in 1957, to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin at the Filmore in 1967. In 1965, Drake became a performer and songwriter and in 1970 was signed to Capitol Records. Since then, Drake has recorded three albums and has extensively toured the United States and Europe.

In 1984 Drake added rock & roll lectures to an already busy concert schedule. His lectures have become the most popular shows on college campuses. Drake is the five-time winner of the Campus Lecturer of the Year Award by The National Association for Campus Activities and the three-time winner of the Campus Lecturer of the Year Award by Campus Activities Magazine.

Drake combines his extensive knowledge of music and abilities as a dynamic entertainer in his multimedia presentation. Get ready to discover or rediscover the 60s with Drake at Penn State York. For more information on Drake visit his Web site at http://www.barrydrake.com/ . Check out http://www.pullocenter.psu.edu/ for more information on the variety of free and ticketed programs at Penn State York.

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Drake, Barry [MC1968]

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* Posted on: Tue, Oct 14 2008 5:14 AM

JFound: Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) posted a link to The Kyle Fleischmann Foundation for Missing Adults

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK

IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) posted a link to:

http://www.thekff.org/

The Kyle Fleischmann Foundation for Missing Adults

Source: apps.facebook.com

Our mission: Increase education, awareness, and prevention activities concerning missing adults cases; while providing active support for the for the families and friends involved in these tragic circumstances.

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This website, TheKFF.org, allows for organized dissemination of information relating to missing adults and the actionable steps that family members can take in the immediate time after a crisis. The website furthers KFF’s purpose by informing those in need of the steps that need to be made to help them avoid the additional stress that comes from misinformation, and providing accurate contact information for organizations that will be helpful during initial search efforts.

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Kyle went missing on Friday morning November, 9th. He was last seen at Buckhead Saloon in uptown Charlotte leaving on cameras at 2:20 am.

Kyle did not return home or to his vehicle, and did not go to work on Friday. He called his sister at 2:19 before leaving the bar at 2:20. There is a gap of about an hour before he called myself at 3:28 and his room mate Bruce at 3:29. Kyle did not leave any messages and his phone was dead in the morning.

Kyle has not been in contact with any family or friends since. He left his debit card and coat at the bar. As far as we know he did not have any cash either and Kyle does not have any credit cards. A missing persons report was filed Friday the 9th at 10:00 p.m. with the police.

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[JR: Personally, I can not imagine a more horrifying thing than a disappearance like this. ]

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* Posted on: Wed, Oct 15 2008 6:47 AM

JOY: McCarra, MaryAnn (MC1989) posted a sonogram

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK

IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=581537685

McCarra, MaryAnn (MC1989) ETA April 2009

[JR: Congrats! Class of 2030?]

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* Posted on: Fri, Oct 17 2008 6:37 PM

JFound: Andersen, Bob [MC1970] spotted

http://www.subchat.com/read.asp?Id=694850

Re: PHOTOS: Lil Trip to Da Bronx

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Posted by Bob Andersen on Fri Oct 17 11:36:54 2008, in response to PHOTOS: Lil Trip to Da Bronx, posted by Fulton Frank on Fri Oct 17 09:34:30 2008.

Manhattan College

That’s my Alma Mater (class of ‘70)

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Andersen, Bob [MC1970]

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* Posted on: Fri, Oct 17 2008 6:37 PM

JObit: Grogan, Michael [MC1978] and Stewart, Alan [MC1980]

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE OBIT DESK

IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

On Oct 15, 2008, at 11:53 PM, Mike McEneney wrote:

Dear John,

There is no date given for these two but I think that we did report on Michael Grogan. Can we check?

Mike

[JR: Checked. Nope! No report.]

—– Original Message —–

From: Grace Feeney

To: {extraneous deleted} ‘Mike McEneney’

Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:58 PM

Michael Grogan ’78 deceased per return for alumni brunch at open house.

Alan Stewart ’80 died in 2000, per return for open house.

Grace Feeney

Alumni Relations Officer

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Grogan, Michael [MC1978]

Stewart, Alan [MC1980]

[JR: Sadly, they slipped from view thru the cracks in my automated searching abilities. Argh! We never reported. We still need eyeballs and ears out there.]

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* Posted on: Fri, Oct 17 2008 6:37 PM

JObit: Thornton, Nicholas [MC????]

http://www.legacy.com/MyCentralJersey/

Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=118971197

Nicholas Thornton

(Home News Tribune)

NICHOLAS THORNTON

AGE: 86 PARLIN

Deacon Nicholas J. Thornton, 86, of Parlin passed away quietly on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

He was born in the Bronx, to Hannah and Patrick Thornton.

Nicholas attended LaSalle Academy and Manhattan College, where he obtained a degree in business. During his college years he excelled in the sports of basketball and baseball. He played minor league baseball before en listing in the Army in 1942 rising to the rank of First Lieutenant. He served his country overseas during WWII as a bombardier receiving the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. Upon discharge from the service he entered New York University where he obtained his MBA.

In 1949, Nicholas married Mary Foran settling in Old Bridge in 1956. He was employed by Wakefern Food Corp. for 25 years as transportation manager until his retirement in 1982.

In 1984, Nicholas J. Thornton was ordained as a Deacon in the Diocese of Metuchen and began serving his beloved ministry at St. Bernadette R.C. Church, Parlin where he remained until his retirement at the age of 80. he was a member of Knights of Columbus at St. Bernadette Council 8478.

Nicholas J. Thornton’s beloved wife of 42 years passed away in 1991. His sister, Anna McKee died in 1999.

He is survived by three children, Maureen Thornton-Drost of Sayreville, Patrick J. Thornton and his wife, Loretta of Berkley Heights, and Marian Dalla Valle and her husband, Mario of Virginia. In addition he leaves six grandchildren, Nicole Martin and her husband Kyle, Jeffrey Thornton, Bethaney Houser, Michael, Allison, and Maryanne Dalla Valle, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday, from The Gundrum Service “Home For Funerals” 237 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Church, Parlin. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation will be from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.

Nicholas J. Thornton was truly an honorable man who loved God, his country and his family. He will be deeply missed.

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Thornton, Nicholas [MC????]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/5dpm3h

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* Posted on: Sat, Oct 18 2008 6:43 AM

ENDNOTE: “catholic” liberals have an interesting tact

http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/10/liberal_catholic_bigotry_again.html

October 11, 2008

Liberal Catholic Bigotry Against Sarah Palin

By Joseph D’Hippolito

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The Catholic Left, which ostensibly advocates compassion and justice in the name of Jesus Christ, does not like Sarah Palin, and finds fault with her unwed 17-year-old daughter’s pregnancy, and even accuses her of apostasy.

Catholic Left notables Michael Sean Winters and Garry Wills are part of a campaign to destroy Palin. The Catholic Left wants to provide pseudo-theological cover for Catholic liberals who wish to vote for the Democratic ticket of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden. Obama supports legalized abortion while Biden, a Catholic, opposes the Magisterium’s teaching on abortion.

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I can’t understand why, if the Church leaders won’t hold CINO politicians to account, the laity doesn’t. I just don’t understand! We say there’s a “right to life”, but we don’t vote that way. We purport to be followers. Some better than others. I’m not throwing any stones. But, on fundamental truths, where some one purports to be a Christian and votes for abortion, I think that a little attention is warranted. And, maybe, if not a “first stone”, then a gentle nudge up side the head, asking “what are you thinking?”.

So Palin gets denigrated, and Biden gets a pass?

So what are you thinking, and how will you vote. Feel free to answer silently. I really don’t want to know. It might make me even sadder.

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* Posted on: Sat, Oct 18 2008 9:01 AM

Comment on JFound: Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) posted a link to The Kyle Fleischmann Foundation for Missing Adults

By Diane Harkins

Kyle Fleischmann is Patrick’s cousin. They were quite close and one year apart in age. We would appreciate any prayers for Kyle and hope that we can find him. This has been devastating to the whole family especially Patrick.

Thank you for your kindness.

Patrick’s Mom

* Posted on: Thu, Oct 16 2008 6:36 PM

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JASPER JOTTINGS Week 42 - 2008 Oct 19

POSITRATION: Are our “ears” on?

JObit: McNulty, Edward J. Jr. [MC1985]

JObit: Martin, Br. John Amedy [MC1951]

JEmail: Flynn, Br. Gregory (MC1967)

JFound: Drake, Barry [MC1968]

JFound: Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) posted a link to The Kyle Fleischmann Foundation for Missing Adults

JOY: McCarra, MaryAnn (MC1989) posted a sonogram

JFound: Andersen, Bob [MC1970] spotted

JObit: Grogan, Michael [MC1978] and Stewart, Alan [MC1980]

JObit: Thornton, Nicholas [MC????]

ENDNOTE: “catholic” liberals have an interesting tact

Comment on JFound: Harkins, Patrick (MC2004) posted a link to The Kyle Fleischmann Foundation for Missing Adults

"Bon courage a vous tous"

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