JASPER JOTTINGS Week 47 - 2009 November 22
Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2009/jasperjottings2009W47.html
INDEX
- POSITRACTION: Book thief to Appellate Judge
- JObit: Foody, William Joseph “Bill” [MC1955 RIP]
- JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
- JEmail: Bryk, William (MC1977) confirms run for the US Senate
- JUpdate: George, Gijo (MC1990)
- JEmail: Stebbins, Donald M. (MC1961) remembers “drinking responsibly”
- JEmail: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) ids Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
- JNews: Rosso, Melissa [MC2010] coaches a hs team to state finals
- JNews: Walters, Eve [MC2003] Rochester NY Section V Basketball HOF
- JUpdate: Hilas, Demetrios (MC2009)
- JNews: Genereux, Paul [MC1972] Deputy Commander NY Army National Guard
- JNews: Kelly, Kieran [MC1991] VP of Sales WANTED Technologies
- JEmail: Carroll, Raymond (MC1981) remembers Spence, Jean E. [MC1982]
- JEmail: Gibbons, Tom (MC1960) ids Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
- JNews: Doyle, Frank [MC1981] Director NACAC
- JObit: Davis, Edward James [MC1958 RIP]
- JNews: Parisi, Michael [MC2000] Arizona Fall League
- PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
- JFound: Roderick, Don [MC1979] asks about post-COBRA
- JNews: Pepe, Thomas [MC1974] new trustee to the County College of Morris
- JHQ: The MC “jobs” lady is soliciting input
- JHQ: Carols on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m
- JHQ: Anne M. Mulcahy, Chairman Xerox, At 2010 De La Salle Medal
- Comment on JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
- Comment on JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
- Comment on PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
- Comment on PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
- Comment on JEmail: Toner, Michael (MC1972) ids Seamus O’Kirwan as MC72
- ENDNOTE: The Fourteenth Victim
# # # # #
POSITRACTION: Book thief to Appellate Judge
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113357239&sc=nl&cc=es-20091025
Boy Lifts Book; Librarian Changes Boy’s Life
October 2, 2009
*** begin quote ***
“She said, ‘My first thought was to go over there and tell
him, boy, you don’t have to steal a book, you can check them out
— they’re free.’
“Then she realized what my situation was — that I could not let anybody know I was reading.”
Grady told Neal she decided that if he was showing an interest in
books, “she and Mrs. Saunders would drive to Memphis and find
another one for me to read — and they would put it in the exact
same place where the one I’d taken was.”
So, every time Neal decided to take a book home, the pair would set off to the city to find another book for him.
“You’ve got to understand that this was not an easy matter
then — because this is 1957 and ‘58,” Neal said.
“And black authors were not especially available, No. 1. And No.
2, Frank Yerby was not such a widely known author. And No. 3, they had
to drive all the way to Memphis to find it.”
But the women’s efforts paid off: Neal went on to attend law
school and later became a judge, retiring as an appellate judge of the
Arkansas Court of Appeals.
*** end quote ***
First, it should be NOBODY’S business what anyone reads.
Second, it was a great tale. Unlike today’s busybody society, people could think and react positively.
Third, I wonder how many “turn offs” could be “turned on” with the right “librarian”.
I know my fellow Jaspers would be a lot better at this than I could be.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 11:37 AM
JObit: Foody, William Joseph “Bill” [MC1955 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=135948605
William “Bill” Joseph Foody
Foody, William Joseph “Bill”, age 78, a resident of
Riverside for 8 years went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2009.
Bill was the first U.S. born child of William and Mary Foody, recent
immigrants from Ireland. Bill was born in New York City on September
16, 1931 and he became the first person in the family to graduate from
college. Bill graduated in 1955 from Manhattan College
in New York City. He served in the Korean War and was a decorated
veteran. As a businessman, Bill held several responsible managerial
positions and in 1974 Bill joined Switzer Candy Company in St. Louis,
MO., which he eventually headed. Bill retired in 1992 from David and
Sons Co., a division of Nestle Foods Company. Throughout his working
life Bill received many awards and promotions for his contributions to
these companies.
Bill’s life was filled with activities. He served as his
sons’ Cub Scout leader, baseball and basketball coach. Bill
enjoyed flying planes, sailing, wood working, and loved to read. Both
Bill’s sons and his grandson are Eagle Scouts, a collective
achievement for which he was very proud. In September 2001, Bill and
Blanche decided to move closer to their oldest son and family in
Riverside, CA. While in Riverside, Bill was a member of the Grove
Community Church and volunteered at the Riverside National Cemetery.
Bill was a deeply religious man and Jesus Christ was a big part of his
life.
Bill is survived by his wife, Blanche of 50 years; son Bill Foody and
his wife Amy and their two children, William and Josephine of
Riverside, CA.; son Andrew Foody and his wife Lisa of Melbourne,
Australia; nephew Emmett Lynch and wife Fran and daughter Lexie of
Pasadena, CA.
Bill was well loved and will be remembered by his family and friends.
Services: A memorial service will be held at the Riverside National
Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA. on November 17,
2009 at 11 a.m. staging area #1. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests making donations to the American Diabetes Association of
America, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA. 22312
# – # – #
Foody, William Joseph “Bill” [MC1955 RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yzshtjs
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 1:37 PM
JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …
Tom Briscoe is wondering if he has enough influence to entice the
pReinkester to include him on Jasper Jottings. He fears that he may
“only make it” when his obit is found by the esoteric nerd
of (sic) Kendall Park. “Can not my meager accomplishment be that
I survived 35 years of employment in the public sector without my
intellec…t being challenged. Can one not note with pride that http://tennistitan.blogspot.com
has been published over the past 6 years without one stimulus dollar
being requested.” With all due respect F. John do the right thing!
[JR: Never thought you wanted to be in Jasper Jottings. You never put
your education in Facebook, so how was I supposed to know. (Automatic
“finds” need “triggers.) Guess you want some more
marks to hustle. And, citing “35 years in the public
sector” to a Libertarian? Have you ever read my rantings? One
would have thought you’d have sought “honest
employment” in all that time. ROFL. I’m surprised that the
stimulus money wasn’t used to support the current regime by
propagandizing all the blogs. I have your blog’s RSS feed in my
reader and am amazed at your ability to get suckers, err I mean
opponents to come and give you a ego trip. Must be some of that
psychology in action. So here’s your wish. (Wish all wishes were
so easily granted. I’m still wishing to be “thin, young,
and handsome”. “Rich” will come with
“handsome”.) pf-Reinke-nstein (My printable high school
nickname; aot ffFjohn! Teenagers are cruel. Maybe I need a
psy-kolo-gist?!)]
http://tennistitan.blogspot.com/
*** begin quote ***
TennisTitan is a journal devoted to the tennis exploits of a 3.5 hacker
in Yonkers NY who continues to enjoy the game immensely. TT relishes
chronicaling his matches against his peers in NY and Fl as much as his
on-court play. It is a sometimes humorous, often self-deprecating
attempt to report on matches of no consequence through the eyes of a
man of limited ability and no formal training in a sport for which he
has an undying passion. Enjoy the read as much as I liked playing you.
*** and ***
Your bloviating TennisTitan
* Age: 63
* Gender: Male
* Astrological Sign: Gemini
* Zodiac Year: Dog
* Location: Yonkers : New York : United States
About Me
is a 63 year old retired school psychologist who splits his time
between homes in NY and Florida. The Titan will travel far and wide to
play in a competitve match. Contact me for a singles or doubles game!
*** end quote ***
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 2:37 PM
JEmail: Bryk, William (MC1977) confirms run for the US Senate
>JNews: Bryk, William (MC1977) runs for the US Senate in Idaho?
From: Bryk, William (MC1977)
Date: November 14, 2009 10:00:05 PM EST
To: Distribute_Jasper_Jottings-owner
Subject: Re: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] JASPER JOTTINGS Week 46 – 2009 November 15
The story about Idaho is absolutely true. The law permits it. And if
I’m a resident of Idaho on Election Day, I am Constitutionally
qualified. Whether I’m nominated and elected, of course, are
entirely different questions.
Regards,
wb
[JR: You'd give up Brooklyn? For Idaho? That's what confused me. Hey, I
wish I'd "gone west" in my younger days. Then, maybe I wouldn't be
stuck in the Pepuls Republik of Nu Jerzee. Good luck. Time for a
fundraiser?]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 3:37 PM
JUpdate: George, Gijo (MC1990)
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/0/857/715
George, Gijo (MC1990)
Sr. Manager
Travelport
Parisppany, NJ 07054
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 4:37 PM
JEmail: Stebbins, Donald M. (MC1961) remembers “drinking responsibly”
[JR: Text moved around for readability and the reference to it. No liberties were taken other than that.]
Dear Jasper John:
*** begin quote ***
[JR: As an injineer, I admire "enginenuity". As a little L libertarian,
I question applying Big Brother DWI laws to basically lawn mowers. He
did cause damage so that mitigates my question. But it wasn't personal
injury. Now that the Gooferment is paying for golf carts, I think we
can expect more of this nonsense soon. I highlight this as a positive
"where there is a will, there's a way" inineering spirit. To bad he did
NOT go to MC, he'd have learned to drink responsibly and harness that
talent. I know all my fellow alum are responsible and creative. Hope I
can be too.]
*** end quote ***
Unless Manhattan College changed a awful lot between 1961 and 1968 your
statement above in caps is one of the funniest jokes I have seen in
years! Drinking responsibly at MC was about as far from reality as one
can get in 1961.
BTW I hope you never need a golf cart to get around but why begrudge Medicare for paying for those who need one.
Long live the “gooferment” as long as it is helping people and not killing them!
Sincerely yours,
Donald M Stebbins
BS 1961
[JR: Well, whenever something went wrong, I seemed to be "responsible".
Seriously, I don't remember any disasters from DWI. Now, with the MADD
"craziness" (i.e., blood alcohol greater than zero unless your a
politician or cop), it's better to have zero. I'm not sure that without
an injury, there should be an infraction. No victim; no crime, imho. As
far as golf carts, I hope no one needs one. But, I do object to paying
for them whether thru Medicare or the recent golf cart tax credit due
to a stupidly written bill. Cost is a valid much-better way to ration
care and much more "fair". See all the TV commercials, for the Jazzy
and Hover Round? No fraud in those or anything else. Right? When the
gooferment "insures" and mandates coverages, we lose our liberty. The
analogy is insuring oil changes for your car. Argh! But glad you
"liked" the joke. I live to amuse my fellow alums.]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 9:40 PM
JEmail: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) ids Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
Dear John,
*** begin quote ***
JObit: Smith, Jerry [MC???? RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=135907341
*** end quote ***
I believe that Jerry is a member of the Class of 1951.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 9:46 PM
JNews: Rosso, Melissa [MC2010] coaches a hs team to state finals
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/volleyball/st_catharine_makes_history_P83olbmFGgAwGVgQyY59JM
St. Catharine makes history
Crusaders become first CHSAA Archdiocese team to make Class A state final
By MARC RAIMONDI
Last Updated: 2:46 AM, November 16, 2009
*** begin quote ***
At the start of the season, the question around St. Catharine Academy
was if it could match or even exceed the 2005 team, the program’s
best ever. Now it’s if the 2009 Crusaders are the best team in
CHSAA Archdiocesan history. By sweeping Archbishop Molloy in the
semifinals Sunday, SCA became the first Archdiocese team to ever
advance to a CHSAA Class A state tournament final.
*** and ***
Although St. Catharine has cemented its dynasty, it’s also the
end of an era. The special senior class is graduating and Rosso, who
will graduate Manhattan College in the spring, plans on stepping down.
Who will take over the two-time Archdiocesan champs? That’s still
up in the air. Rosso said if the school can’t find anyone,
she’ll return. Her older sister, Jennifer, coached SCA until that
2005 team. They might just keep it in the family again.
*** end quote ***
Rosso, Melissa [MC2010]
[JR: Impressive accomplishment BEFORE graduating.]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 6:33 AM
JNews: Walters, Eve [MC2003] Rochester NY Section V Basketball HOF
http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/sports/x1158542200/Wellsvilles-Jill-Regan-named-to-Section-V-Hall-of-Fame
Daily Reporter
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 12:36 AM EST
*** begin quote ***
ROCHESTER -
The Tenth Induction Class of the Section V Basketball Hall of Fame was
inducted Saturday at the Radisson Riverside Hotel in Rochester.
The class features 9 people who have earned distinction
through playing, coaching, officiating and leadership during the past
88 years of scholastic competition in Section V Basketball.
*** and ***
Eve Walters: Led Pittsford Mendon to the 1998 Section V Championship
and a berth in NYSPHSAA title game. Scored 1,474 points and grabbed
1057 rebounds in her career. A two-time Monroe County Player of the
Year (1997 and 1998) Eve was named All Greater Rochester Player of the
Year in 1998. Upon graduation she attended Division I Manhattan College leading the Jaspers to a berth in the 2003 NCAA Tournament. She spent 5 years playing professionally in Germany.
*** end quote ***
Walters, Eve [MC2003]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 6:39 AM
JUpdate: Hilas, Demetrios (MC2009)
Hilas, Demetrios (MC2009)
Project Engineer
E E Cruz & Company
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 9:45 AM
JNews: Genereux, Paul [MC1972] Deputy Commander NY Army National Guard
http://readme.readmedia.com/Central-Pennsylvania-Combat-Vet-Transfers-Command-
Becomes-Deputy-Commander-of-New-York-Army-National-Guard/563535
Central Pennsylvania Combat Vet Transfers Command, Becomes Deputy Commander of New York Army National Guard
Media Advisory for change of command
* by New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
*** begin quote ***
BLOOMSBURG, PA. (04/29/2009)(readMedia)– Bloomsburg, Pa. native
and Iraq War veteran Brig. Gen. Paul Genereux successfully completes
more than three years command of the New York Army National
Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division this Sunday in a change of command
ceremony at Camp Smith, near Peekskill, N.Y.
Genereux transfers command on Sunday, May 3 of the Army National
Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division, based in Troy, N.Y. with Soldiers
across New York State and associated units across five states.
Genereux led the division during its reorganization following the
unit’s return from Iraq in 2006, provided leadership, guidance
and resources to the division’s training with the U.S. Army
Central Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt in 2007 and the mobilization and
deployment of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 50th Brigade
Combat Team divisional elements for combat actions overseas in 2008.
Brigadier General Genereux will become the Deputy Commander of the New
York Army National Guard. He will be responsible for the training,
mobilization readiness and domestic preparedness of more than 10,500
Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers across New York State.
Genereux resides in Bloomsburg, Penn. with his wife Rosalie and is the
Director of Construction for Torcon Incorporated, Redbank, N.J.
{Extraneous Deleted}
Genereux graduated from Manhattan College
in 1972 with a degree in Civil Engineering, and entered military
service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in October of that
year. After five years enlisted service, he was commissioned a first
lieutenant in the Army Reserve in February 1978. Genereux was first
assigned as the Operations Officer for the 300th Civil Affairs Group in
Riverdale, Maryland.
*** end quote ***
Genereux, Paul [MC1972]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 9:47 AM
JNews: Kelly, Kieran [MC1991] VP of Sales WANTED Technologies
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/16/c9331.html
WANTED Technologies Names Kieran Kelly Vice President of Sales
*** begin quote ***
QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 16 /CNW Telbec/ – WANTED Technologies
Corporation (TSX-V: WAN), the leading source of insight and
intelligence based on hiring demand, has announced that Kieran Kelly
has joined its senior management team as Vice President of Sales.
In this role Mr. Kelly will be responsible for the sales of
WANTED’s Analytics business intelligence and sales productivity
platform. Mr. Kelly will succeed former VP of Sales and Delivery, Mike
Cunningham, who will be leaving the company.
“Kieran’s has shown great success leading a global sales
team delivering information-based products and services,” said
Bruce Murray, President and CEO of WANTED. “He has demonstrated
the ability to grow revenues in the kind of new and emerging
Internet-based market segments that we serve.”
“I would also like to thank Mike Cunningham for his fine work
managing the sales and delivery teams during a challenging
period,” said Murray. “We wish Mike the very best in his
next endeavor.”
Prior to joining WANTED Technologies, Mr. Kelly served as Senior Vice
President of Global Sales and Client Services for JupiterResearch, a
leading research and analysis firm which was acquired by Forrester
Research in 2008. In that role, Mr. Kelly was responsible for a sales
and service organization that sold and delivered products to leading
global companies such as Google, eBay, Amazon, Verizon, AT&T, Time
Warner, Comcast and Nokia. Mr. Kelly joined JupiterResearch in 1999.
Prior to joining Jupiter, Mr. Kelly served in various senior sales
roles with Reuters, JP Morgan Chase and Thomson. Mr. Kelly attended the
United States Military Academy at West Point in 1987 and graduated with
a BS in Economics from Manhattan College in Riverdale NY in 1991.
*** end quote ***
Kelly, Kieran [MC1991]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 9:53 AM
JEmail: Carroll, Raymond (MC1981) remembers Spence, Jean E. [MC1982]
*** begin quote ***
http://www.tracked.com/person/jean_spence
Jean E. Spence
Executive Vice President – Research, Development and Quality: Kraft Foods Inc.
Dear John,
I believe that Jean is a member of the Class of 1985.
Mike
*** end quote ***
John,
It’s hard to believe, but I think Mike got one wrong.
I’m pretty sure Jean Spence was an ‘82 graduate with a
Masters in Chemical Engineering. (She received her undergraduate degree
from Clarkson.
I worked with Jean at Maxwell House Coffee in Hoboken after I graduated in ‘81.
Raymond Carroll – ‘81
[JR: Thanks, Raymond. Much appreciated. We'll just have to get Mike a new set of reading glasses.]
Spence, Jean E. [MC1982]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 12:32 PM
JEmail: Gibbons, Tom (MC1960) ids Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
John:
My 1999 copy of the Alumni directory indicates that “Jerry”
Gerard C. Smith was a graduate of Class of 1951 with a BA and retired
from Patterson/ Smith Assn.
Hope this helps.
Thomas D. Gibbons, Sr., P.E.
Vice President – Sr. Projects Manager
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Babylon, New York 11702-3432
# – # – #
[JR: Certainly does. Can never have enough help. Thanks.]
Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]
Gibbons, Tom (MC1960)
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 12:38 PM
JNews: Doyle, Frank [MC1981] Director NACAC
http://newswire.ascribe.org/cgi-bin/behold.pl?ascribeid=20091116.095001&time=10%2007%20PST&year=2009&public=0
Mon Nov 16 10:07:52 2009 Pacific Time
Association Executive Named Director of Membership and Affiliate
Relations for the National Association for College Admission Counseling
*** begin quote ***
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 16 (AScribe Newswire) — Frank
Doyle, former deputy executive director of the National Communication
Association, has been named director of membership and affiliate
relations for the National Association for College Admission Counseling
(NACAC), an Arlington, Va.-based association of more than 11,000
college admission professionals in high schools and colleges worldwide.
*** and ***
Doyle earned a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a master’s of arts degree from Marymount University.
*** end quote ***
# – # – #
Doyle, Frank [MC????]
# # # # #
Dear John,
I believe that Frank is a member of the Class of 1981,
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Doyle, Frank [MC1981]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Mon, Nov 16 2009 4:47 PM
* Updated: Thu, Nov 19 2009 3:21 PM
JObit: Davis, Edward James [MC1958 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/CapeCod/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=136063521
Edward James Davis II
EAST HARWICH — Edward James Davis II, 74, died quietly in his
sleep at home Monday morning, Nov. 16, 2009, surrounded by his loving
wife, children, and grandchildren.
Edward was the son of the late Edward James Davis and Grace Mary
Simpson of Highland Falls, N.Y. Edward is survived by his wife of 51
years, Claire (McGee). He is the father of Erin of Montgomery, N.Y.,
Tim (Christine) of Rochester, N.Y., Edward (Robyn) of Poughkeepsie,
N.Y., and Jim (Colleen) of Raleigh, N.C. He is the loving grandfather
of James, Matthew, Bobby, Rachel, Anna, Abby, Andrew, Maire, Ivy, and
is also survived by his stepgrandchildren Collin and Zoe. He is brother
of George (predeceased) of Germantown, Md., brother of Elizabeth
“Betty” Parker of Chicago, and nephew of Catherine Davis
Baker (Dolly) of Raleigh, N.C.
Ed was born on Oct. 20, 1935, and grew up in Highland Falls, N.Y. He
graduated from Highland Falls High School in 1953, and then earned his
Bachelor of Science degree in business from Manhattan College. In his
senior year at Manhattan College,
Ed was sworn into the Marine Corps to become a helicopter pilot, but
was excused due to an asthma condition. Ed was then accepted at the
United States Coast Guard Officer Candidate School at United States
Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Ed graduated and became an
ensign on Oct. 24, 1958. A day later, he married his love, Claire A.
McGee on Oct. 25, 1958, at the United States Coast Guard Academy Chapel.
After his active service, Ed continued with the Coast Guard Reserves,
rose to the rank of lieutenant commander and received an honorable
discharge in 1975. He continued his Coast Guard service in 1997 as a
vessel examiner officer, with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary,
Chatham Flotilla 11-1.
While raising his family in Middle Hope (Newburgh), N.Y., he worked 28
years for IBM in East Fishkill, with the last few years being in Boca
Raton, Fla. His career was in procurement but thrived in personnel
training which lead to many classes and trainings in Asia. Ed has
always been very active in the community. Ed volunteered as a Scout
leader when his sons were in scouting. Ed was a volunteer firefighter
in the Middle Hope Fire Department for 19 years, serving positions of
lieutenant, apparatus driver and vice president. Ed created and
copyrighted the Middle Hope Fire Department’s Maltese Cross. Ed
influenced IBM to donate to the fire department such items as classroom
furniture, kitchen equipment and most importantly funds to build
“Little Squirt,” a talking fire engine made from a golf
cart, to educate school children about fire safety.
He moved to the Cape in 1999, worked with the Senior Environment Corp.,
had an artistic touch in woodworking and landscape design. He loved
gardening with his wife, built a number of additions to his home. He
thoroughly cherished his time spent with his kids and grandkids whom
were the joy of his life.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m.,
at the Morris & O’Connor Funeral Home, 58 Long Pond Drive,
South Yarmouth. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10
a.m., at Holy Trinity Church, Route 28, West Harwich.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod
(Hospice & Palliative Care), P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601, and
Harwich Fire Department.
# – # – #
Davis, Edward James [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yl7feg2
# # # # #
Dear John,
I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1958.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Davis, Edward James [MC1958 RIP]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Tue, Nov 17 2009 8:45 AM
* Updated: Thu, Nov 19 2009 3:21 PM
JNews: Parisi, Michael [MC2000] Arizona Fall League
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674046&c_id=stl
Parisi showing Cardinals he’s back
Righty allows one run in five innings for Rafters
By Robert Emrich / Special to MLB.com
11/16/09 7:19 PM EST
*** begin quote ***
Cardinals right-hander Mike Parisi wants everyone to know he’s healthy, and he made sure to prove that on Monday.
Parisi allowed one run on three hits on 50 pitches in five innings in
what was likely his final start of the Arizona Fall League season as
the Surprise Rafters defeated the Peoria Javelinas, 6-4.
Parisi, limited to five games in 2009 after Tommy John elbow ligament
surgery in ‘08, picked up his third win in the AFL. The Manhattan College
product, selected in the ninth round of the ‘04 Draft, pitched in
12 games for St. Louis in ‘08 and is aiming for a return in 2010.
*** end quote ***
# – # – #
Parisi, Michael [MC2000]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Tue, Nov 17 2009 9:34 AM
PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
(For those late to the “prayer party”, one of our fellow
alums is Mom to a trio of delightful young children. The
“oldest”, 10 ish who like bad jokes, is battling cancer.)
“fever this morning – 103.6 F” and “BAD stomach pain (crying involved) and we are not sure”
[JR: OK, my fellow Jaspers, do your thing. ChemEs pray for relief of
the fever, Sanitary the tummy, and EE's pain in general. MEs and CEs
and others give "high cover" and standby for specific assignments.
Seriously, other than make silliness, what can be done. Can only
imagine what Mom, our fellow alum, is going thru. "... I pray to the
Lord ..."]
# # # # #
CORRECTION FROM MOMMY: “Five”
[JR: Hey what do I know about kids agewise -- food in the north end and
poop out the south end, change diapers until they turn 18 and go to
college. End of problem? LOL! Can't do much other than pass the word
along. "Remote" prayers might do some good.]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Wed, Nov 18 2009 7:47 AM
* Updated: Wed, Nov 18 2009 3:05 PM
JFound: Roderick, Don [MC1979] asks about post-COBRA
By reinkefj on MC1979
REPORTING LIVE FROM THE LINKEDIN NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …
20091119
# – # – #
Linkedin Groups November 18, 2009
Manhattan College Alumni Society
Advice sought for post-COBRA health care coverage
*** begin quote ***
Group,
My COBRA health care coverage is almost up – next month will be
the last (18th) month that I can purchase COBRA health insurance.
Can anyone in the group suggest reasoanble alternatives for my health
care coverage going forward? For reasons unknown to me, policies such
as those available from the IEEE and AARP (I’m 52) are not
available to residents of NY (and usually NJ as well.)
The only plan I’ve located so far is a catastrophic plan +
prescriptions from GHI for $450/month (single) but I think that may
have a deductible of $25000. I’ll have to investigate further.
I would appreciate any and all advice and suggestions on available coverage options for myself in 2010.
Thanks,
Don Roderick
[JR: I remember that there was a independent consulting organization
that offered "benefits" at their costs. I try and find it again.]
# – # – #
Roderick, Don [MC1979]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Thu, Nov 19 2009 12:54 PM
JNews: Pepe, Thomas [MC1974] new trustee to the County College of Morris
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20091119/COMMUNITIES/91118054/1005/NEWS01/
New-trustee-appointed-to-CCM-board—rather-than-30-year-veteran
New trustee appointed to CCM board, rather than 30-year veteran
By LAURA BRUNO • STAFF WRITER • November 19, 2009
*** begin quote ***
RANDOLPH — The Morris County freeholders appointed a new trustee
to the County College of Morris, choosing not to re-appoint 30-year
veteran board of trustees member Sandra Geiger.
Thomas Pepe, 57, of Morris Township, a former banking executive who now
runs a Madison-based public relations and marketing firm, was named to
the seat held by Geiger since 1979. His four-year term will run through
Oct. 31, 2013.
*** and ***
Pepe declined to give his political affiliation. He saw an ad for the
position and applied because he thought his life experiences could be
helpful to the board and he believes in “giving back.”
“I believe in the value of a higher education,” Pepe wrote
in his application. “I also believe it should be affordable and
available to all who seek it.”
Pepe also volunteers with the Patriots’ Path Council of the Boy
Scouts of America, serving as the council’s executive vice
president. In addition, he’s volunteered on fundraising campaigns
for his alma mater, Manhattan College.
*** and ***
Geiger, who was a Republican councilwoman in Mount Olive prior to
joining the CCM board, said she had no hard feelings and enjoyed her
time on the board.
“I understand where they are coming from … I guess
it’s time,” said Geiger, a retired school nurse
practitioner.
# – # – #
Pepe, Thomas [MC????]
# # # # #
Dear John,
I believe that Tom is a member of the Class of 1974.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Pepe, Thomas [MC1974]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Thu, Nov 19 2009 1:05 PM
* Updated: Sat, Nov 21 2009 5:53 PM
JHQ: The MC “jobs” lady is soliciting input
From: Apel (MCstf-jobs) Marjorie
Subject: Alumni Job Hunting Survey
Date: November 19, 2009 11:43:03 AM EST
To: REINKE NETWORKING
If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFNudG83Qlc3UlNwZWU0dVI0MXZoSkE6MA
In order to improve upon the service that the Center for Career
Development at Manhattan College is providing our Alumni, we ask that
you take a few minutes to answer the following questions. In advance,
we thank you for taking time out of your busy day to complete this form.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Apel, Director
# # # # #
* Posted on: Thu, Nov 19 2009 1:31 PM
JHQ: Carols on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m
http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/111809_1.shtml
November 18, 2009
Manhattan College Presents A Candlelight Christmas Celebration
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Manhattan College Singers and Orchestra
will host their holiday program A Festival of Lessons and Carols on
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the College’s Chapel of De La
Salle and His Brothers, with preludes beginning at 4:00 p.m. The
family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
The program is a unique and festive celebration that combines an
eclectic selection of music, prayers, readings from sacred Scripture
and traditional Christmas carols.
The MC Singers will perform various pieces ranging from baroque and
contemporary music to Spanish, while the MC Orchestra will perform
selections from Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto. The
ensembles will combine to lead the traditional hymns in which the
congregation is invited to participate.
Immediately following the service, the MC Singers will walk by
candlelight onto the Quadrangle and light the College’s Christmas
tree. The program will return indoors to Smith Auditorium for a
reception, including a visit from Santa Claus and live jazz music.
For more information about this event, please contact William Mulligan,
coordinator of performing arts, at (718) 862-7254 or e-mail
william.mulligan@manhattan.edu.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Fri, Nov 20 2009 9:02 AM
JHQ: Anne M. Mulcahy, Chairman Xerox, At 2010 De La Salle Medal
http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/112009_1.shtml
November 20, 2009
Manhattan College To Honor Anne M. Mulcahy, Chairman Of Xerox Corporation, At 2010 De La Salle Medal Dinner
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan College will present Anne M. Mulcahy,
chairman of Xerox Corporation, with the De La Salle Medal at the
College’s annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010.
The ceremony will be held at The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
Mulcahy spent eight years as chief executive officer of Xerox before
retiring from the post, effective July 1, 2009, and retaining the
position of chairman. Prior to serving as CEO, she was president and
chief operating officer of Xerox from May 2000-July 2001, and also
served as president of Xerox’s General Markets Operations, which
created and sold products for reseller, dealer and retail channels.
After beginning her Xerox career as a field sales representative in
1976, Mulcahy assumed increasingly responsible sales and senior
management positions. From 1992-1995, she was vice president for human
resources, responsible for compensation, benefits, human resource
strategy, labor relations, management development and employee
training. She became chief staff officer in 1997 and corporate senior
vice president in 1998. Prior to that, she served as vice president and
staff officer for Customer Operations, covering South America and
Central America, Europe, Asia and Africa, and China.
A graduate of Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y., Mulcahy is also a
board director of Catalyst, Citigroup Inc., Fuji Xerox Company, Ltd.,
Johnson & Johnson, Target Corporation, The Washington Post Company
and, effective March 2, 2010, chair of the board of trustees for Save
the Children.
The De La Salle Medal Dinner is the College’s top fundraising
event. Proceeds from the $750-per-plate fundraiser are applied to
academic and cocurricular programs, scholarship assistance and library
resources. The black-tie event begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30
p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. For more information about the
dinner, please call Susan Bronson, director of corporate and foundation
relations, at (718) 862-7837 or e-mail susan.bronson@manhattan.edu.
The De La Salle Medal was established in 1951 in honor of John Baptist
de La Salle, founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian
Schools and one of the world’s great educators. The Order founded
Manhattan College in 1853. Since 1977, the De La Salle Medal has been
conferred annually by the College’s board of trustees to honor
executives who exemplify the principles of excellence and corporate
leadership. Past recipients include former New York Life Insurance
Chief Executive Sy Sternberg, former Mayor of New York City Rudolph W.
Giuliani ’65 and former Con Edison Chairman Eugene R. McGrath
’63.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sat, Nov 21 2009 6:08 AM
Comment on JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
By Tom Briscoe
I am humbled to be among the pantheon of notables that F. John Reinke
has bestowed recognition on in his Jasper Jottings. And to think it
wasn’t a link to my obituary! It makes me crave a beer at the
Terminal Bar. Join me?
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 8:42 PM
Comment on JBlogger: Briscoe, Tom (MC1968) is TennisTitan
By reinkefj
Sure. Say “when”! Now don’t going doing that “obit” thing until I get a chance to collect.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sun, Nov 15 2009 9:42 PM
Comment on PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
By Carolyn Predmore
The child is added to my list.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Thu, Nov 19 2009 2:11 PM
Comment on PRAYERSREQUESTED: “We” have a fever and GI pain
By reinkefj
Thanks. Probably needs to be kept there. She has a tough row to hoe.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Thu, Nov 19 2009 3:06 PM
Comment on JEmail: Toner, Michael (MC1972) ids Seamus O’Kirwan as MC72
By Shannon O'Kirwan
Gil & Mike,
It’s Shannon, Seamus daughter. I loved reading this and had no
idea it existed. The stories made me smile. I found pictures of you
guys from when you were in college. Please contact me.
# # # # #
* Posted on: Fri, Nov 20 2009 12:48 PM
ENDNOTE: The Fourteenth Victim
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LifeNewsHeadlines/~3/1HVgRJGwTEE/state4570.html
*** begin quote ***
Fort Hood, TX (LifeNews.com) — The military has charged Maj.
Nidal Malik Hasan with 13 counts of premeditated murder in the terrible
shooting that recently took place at the Fort Hood military base. The
initial charges do not include one for the death of an unborn child,
who was the little-talked-about fourteenth victim.
*** end quote ***
[JR: Sadly speechless. So much potential. So little understanding. How
do we make people understand the value of EVERY human life?]
# # # # #
* Posted on: Sat, Nov 21 2009 6:37 PM
# # # # #
# # # # #
"Bon courage a vous tous"
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
-30-