POSITRACTION: Plunges Under Ice 3 Times to Save Wife
2017-Jan-29http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-plunges-ice-3-times-save-wife-trapped-lake/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=25-01-2017
Man Plunges Under Ice 3 Times to Save Wife Trapped in Lake (Video)
by McKinley Corbley - Jan 22, 2017
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Kevin Wiseman often plows paths in the backwoods of Quebec for a local snowmobile club, but the good deed turned into a traumatic event on Wednesday’.
Kevin and his 40-year-old wife Audrey Berndt were riding their snowcat through the Canadian wilderness when they took a turn onto what they thought was an empty field. By the time they realized it was actually the frozen McMullin Lake, near Val-des-Monts, it was too late.
The couple tried to turn back, but the snowcat plunged through the ice. The vehicle sunk 12 feet before it hit the bottom and the cab started filling up with icy water. When Kevin was unable to punch through the windshield, he head-butted the glass until it broke.
He resurfaced only to find that his wife was still trapped underwater.
Kevin dove back into the freezing waters three different times before he finally found Audrey and hauled her onto dry land.
“Something in my head said, ‘You are going back under. You’re staying there, if you don’t have your wife,’” Kevin told CBC.
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That’s bravery in action. It’s essentially saving your partner.
I wish I could have save my wife.
But, one has to take the opportunities one is given.
Good job by this fellow.
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JEMAIL: Jablon, Ken (MC1962) thinks the Catholic Church is not "progressive"
2017-Jan-29John,
Regarding the MC women’s Lotus Magazine, you say that it sounded like “secular progressive nonsense.” Maybe they sound like that because regarding women, the Catholic Church is not even close to being “progressive” or even reasonable. For example, the church bans birth control (a serious sin) which is mostly directed at women. However, 96 percent of American Catholics use birth control. What about third world countries where families have a difficult time feeding one child but the church wants them to have as many as come along?
Ken Jablon '62
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[JR: Well, the Holy Father certainly sounds like “left progressive” IMHO. BUT I’m far from the arbiter of what’s “progressive” or “reasonable”. So perhaps “American Catholics” if they even exist any more, have fallen off the straight and narrow. Maybe they have been seduced by Hollywood’s version of morality. “As long as it feels good, I should do it”. Children just don’t “come along”. And in poor third world countries, there is an economic value to have more children. As well as, a lot of “poor choices”. Children may be the result of choices made. For first world women, such as we see at Alma Mater, to talk about “misogyny” is almost laughable. As the children of folks who can afford a pretty expensive “Catholic” education, it’s bizarre. Akin to like “biting the hand that feeds you”. And in a “Catholic” setting. Most interesting how the world evolves. But then I’m just a grumpy fat old white guy injineer watching life pass me by.]
Jablon, Ken (MC1962)
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JUPDATE: Mercaldi, Amanda Connor [MC2004] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
2017-Jan-29Dear John,
I believe that Amanda is a member of the Class of 2004.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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2017-Jan-23
JOY: Mercaldi, Amanda Connor [MC2004] is expecting
FROM FACEBOOK
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Mercaldi, Amanda Connor [MC????]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JLINKEDIN: Sanchez, Andres [MC2008] DBA at Liberty Mutual
2017-Jan-29https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-sanchez-a24655135
Sanchez, Andres [MC2008]
Database Administrator at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Insurance
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JLINKEDIN: Gelardi, Thomas [MC2003] Phys Ed at NYC DoE
2017-Jan-30https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-gelardi-91595b135
Gelardi, Thomas [MC2003]
Physical Education Teacher at NYC Department of Education
Oakland Gardens, New York
Education Management
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MOBIT: Pe, Maung Hla [MCxfaculty RIP] on 2017-Jan-21
2017-Jan-30FROM FACEBOOK
Nancy Harvier Forrester
Dr. Maung Hla Pe passed away Saturday January 21, 2017 at his home in Riverdale, NY. Dr. Pe was 96 years old. He had a brilliant mind, a great talent for teaching and a kind heart. Dr. Pe taught physics to the Pre-Med students and students applying to allied health professions at Manhattan College for many years. He retired in 1990. He will be missed.
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Forrester, Nancy Harvier [MC????]
Pe, Maung Hla [MCxfaculty RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that Nancy is a member of the Class of 1991.
May Doctor Pe Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Forrester, Nancy Harvier [MC1991]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Ray
2017-Jan-30Good Morning All,
From Bill Harkins, our prayers ate requested for Ray Wuertz '76. Ray had a major Cardiac incident on December 29 and is now in Rehab at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. We pray for Ray, his Wife, Francesca and their Family. We pray for complete and quick recovery returning Ray to his full life once again. Ray has been active over the years at the College as an Advisor to Mechanical Engineering and more recently as a leader of the team organizing the Jersey Shore Jasper Summer Event.
Thank you Bill. Thank you all. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Pete
2017-Jan-30Good Afternoon All,
Some good news shared by Mike McEneney. Pete, for whom we have been praying underwent his first of two Cardia Procedures and came through it well. He thanks you for your prayers and asks that you continue to pray for him as he prepares for the second procedure. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JEMAIL: Toner, Mike (MC1972) asks about Carol King
2017-Jan-30I went to a wonderful performance - tribute to the music of Carol King last night with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a trio of Broadway singers. In this week's JJ item about the upocoming women's e-zine, you made refernce to the women ignoring "one of the better “story tellers”, Carol King."
Can you please explain the reference??
Thanks, as always, for your fine efforts as CIC!
mike toner
BEE '72
Buffalo, NY
[JR: Sure. The Quadrangle posted an article in which the phrase “shame women in storytelling or are ignored altogether” was used. As an old hippie folk singer / writer wanna be, I knew about her LONG BEFORE she was famous. And now the play has made her even more well known. Since “song writers” are “story tellers”, I thought I’d point out this contradiction. Guess I was too obtuse. Obviously, I don’t agree with the Q writer’s assertion — guess they have never follow Sharyl Attkisson either. Just me ranting. And thanks for the compliment.]
Toner, Mike (MC1972)
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JLINKEDIN: Eitner, Shannon [MC1993] Sales Representative at Creative Services
2017-Jan-31https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-eitner-b7a964135
Eitner, Shannon [MC1993]
Sales Representative at Creative Services
Westwood, New Jersey
Consumer Goods
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JHQ: Co-Ed Basketball Alumni Game — 2/12/17
2017-Jan-31Co-Ed Basketball Alumni Game Slated For Sunday, February 12 At 11 AM
Courtesy: Manhattan Athletic Department
Release: 01/30/2017
Riverdale, NY - The Manhattan College Men's and Women’s Basketball teams will host a co-ed Alumni Game on Sunday, February 12 at 11:00 am in Draddy Gymnasium and will be open to the public.
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Boxhorn, Kyle [MC????] asks for prayers
2017-Feb-01
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Boxhorn, Kyle [MC????]
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Dear John,
I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for Kyle.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JFACEBOOK: Gallaher, Peter “peardarban” (MC1965) off to the Holy Land
2017-Feb-01
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JOBIT: McBride, Anthony P. 'Tony’ [MC1954 RIP] on 2017-Jan-29
2017-Feb-02http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/berkshire/obituary.aspx?n=Anthony-P-McBride&pid=183905727
Anthony P. McBride
1932 - 2017
ADAMS - Anthony P. "Tony" McBride, 84, of 10 Orchard St., long time Adams funeral director, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA.
Born in Pittsfield on August 28, 1932, son of the late Frank and Geraldine Wit McBride, he was a graduate of the former Adams High School with the class of 1950, and a 1954 graduate of Manhattan College.
Tony was a USMC Korean war veteran, receiving his honorable discharge with the rank of Corporal. Upon returning from service, Tony married his highschool sweetheart, Ruth McLaughlin. In the same year, he took over day to day operations of the McBride Funeral Home in Adams from his ailing father. He would devote 54 years of his life to the comfort of others.
During those years, he would become a founding member of the McCann school committee, he also served the broader Adams community through the school board, Adams Board of Selectman and ten years as a Berkshire County State Representative. In his "retirement" days he served as town moderator and only recently retired from the conservation commission, and with his wife devoted their time at the Pope John Paul Charity Center. Tony was a long time communicant of the former St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Adams. He was also a long time member of Adams Post 160 of the American Legion, where he served as Chaplain for many years.
Besides his wife of nearly sixty years he is survived by four sons, Brian McBride and his wife Lucy of Arlington, MA, Peter McBride and his wife Heather of Maynard, MA, TK McBride and his wife Bridgette of Kennebunk, ME, Shamus McBride and his wife Claudine of Andover, MA. A daughter, Julie and her husband Mike Cross of Groveland, MA. He is survived by eight beautiful grandchildren, Jacob, Cole, Olivia, Julia, Aidan, Ryan, Terry, and Liam. He also leaves three brothers, Neil, Tim, and "Mick" McBride and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Freitag.
SERVICES: The funeral for Tony will take place Saturday, February 4, 2017, at 10AM from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11AM in Notre Dame Church in Adams. Celebrated by the Rev. Steven G. Montesanti, Pastor of the Parish of St. John Paul II, burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery in Adams.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Friday from 4 to 7PM.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to the Pope John Paul Charity Center in care of the funeral home.
Published in The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 2, 2017
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McBride, Anthony P. 'Tony’ [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: Same link
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Dear John,
I believe that Anthony is a member of the Class of 1954.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
McBride, Anthony P. 'Tony’ [MC1954 RIP]
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JOBIT: Wall, Lawrence Alexander Sr. [MC1954 RIP] on 2017-Jan-29
2017-Feb-02http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=Lawrence-Alexander-Wall&pid=183898931
Lawrence Alexander Wall Sr.
1931 - 2017
Larry/Papa passed into his next life on January 29, 2017. Larry was born on June 26, 1931, to John (Jack) Nicholas Wall and Helen Spillane. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1954 and served as a Naval Officer from 1954 to 1957. Larry then joined Shell Oil where he remained until his retirement. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Jack, Steve, Jimmy, Joe and Gerry and his beloved daughter Deborah Wall Mateker. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Pat, daughter Caroline and George Binick, sons Larry Wall, Jr. and Becky McGraw Wall and Mark and Joan Mateker, grandchildren: Elise Mateker Campagna, Beth, Jack and Katie Eichelberger, Jonathon and Allyson Wall, Louisa Hamlin, Laura Oates and great grandchildren Nicholas, Megan, Fred, Alice and Jane.
Friends are invited to visitation on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home 4525 Bissonnet, Bellaire. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 12:30 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston. Those who wish to honor his memory can contribute to Houston Hospice, The Parkinson's Foundation or Martha's Kitchen. Condolences may be offered at www.earthmanbellaire.com
Published in Houston Chronicle on Feb. 2, 2017
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Wall, Lawrence Alexander Sr. [MC1954 RIP]
Guestbook: Same link
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JFOUND: Ricciardi, Laura [MC1992] "Making a Murderer" lecture 2/6
2017-Feb-02http://miamioh.edu/news/top-stories/2017/02/lecture-series.html
Feb 01, 2017
Creators of "Making a Murderer" featured in Lecture Series
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Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, the creative duo behind the original Netflix series “Making a Murderer,” will present “Making of ‘Making a Murderer’” as part of the 2016-2017 Miami University Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, in Hall Auditorium.
Ricciardi and Demos met in 2003 as graduate film students in New York City and started production on the show two years later. They have appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Daily Show,” and numerous news, radio and television shows around the world to speak about their work.
Previous to Ricciardi’s career in film, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and government from Manhattan College and a law degree from New York Law School. After clerking for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hawaii and then working for the U.S. Department of Justice, she entered the private sector and practiced law in Chicago for four years.
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Ricciardi, Laura [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Laura is a member of the Class of 1992.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Ricciardi, Laura [MC1992]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Gotimer, Tom [MC1977] prays for his ex-wife
2017-Feb-03Good Morning All,
From John Reinke, we have received the following request from Tom Gotimer '77 BS asking for our prayers for his ex-Wife, pat and their Daughters Lauren and Sarah. Please pray for Pat, for Tom, Lauren and Sarah and their Family during this difficult time. We pray that Pat is at peace, that she feels the power of our prayers and that if her end days are near, that they are free of pain and suffering. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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Tom Gotimer
Today I am asking all of my Facebook family and friends to say a prayer for my ex-wife Pat and my daughters LAUREN and Sarah as Pat suffers from terminal cancer. No one deserves to go through this pain and suffering and yet it happens every day. Please keep my family in your prayers, for those who don't remember, Pat is Pat Donnellan from Sacred Heart. She is a great person and a better friend than I deserve. Prayers are all she has left. 🙏
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JOBIT: Lee, Thomas J. Jr. [MC???? RIP] on 2017-Feb-02
2017-Feb-04http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/poughkeepsiejournal/obituary.aspx?n=Thomas-J-Lee&pid=183952031
Thomas J. Lee Jr.
Obituary
FISHKILL - Thomas J. Lee, Jr., 94, an area resident since 1994, died on February 2, 2017 at Cortlandt Healthcare. He previously lived in Yorktown Heights.
Born in Lynn, MA on August 4, 1922, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anna (Breault) Lee, Sr. Tom attended Chaminade High School and then graduated from LaSalle Military Academy. He attended Manhattan College before proudly serving as a pilot in the US Navy during WWII.
He had been employed as a sales manager for 44 years until his retirement from NY Trap Rock Corp and Martin Marrietta, both in Westchester, NY.
Tom was an avid golfer, tennis player, bicyclist, and artist, who particularly enjoyed painting. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
On December 28, 1947 in Baldwin, NY Tom married Jane M. (Ryan) Lee. His wife of 69 years survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Janeanne O'Brien, Thomas Lee and his wife Tracy, Richard Lee, Nancy Ward, Pamela Lee-Jackson, Carol Lee-O'Connor and her husband Tom, James Lee and his wife Laurie and Cynthia Lee and her life partner Michael Mitnik; his grandchildren, Alyson Smith, David O'Brien, Isaac Lee, Danielle Ward, Brendan Jackson, Melinda Jackson, Jacob Lee, Dustin Ward, Rachel Lee, Michael Muir, Abram Lee, T.J. Lee, Matthew Lee, and Kimberlee O'Connor; and his 7 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne with military honors.
Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the American Cancer Society , American Heart Association , or Veterans of Foreign Wars. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2017
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Lee, Thomas J. Jr. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: Same link
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Sue
2017-Feb-04Good Afternoon All,
Bob Mattis shared a note upon receiving our prayer request for Kyle Boxhorn and I am sharing it with you because it is so true and gives much weight to your constant willingness to be part of our prayer group. Thank you all.
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From Bob:
Phil,
When I see this type of request we must be so aware of the pain that so many suffer. Stories like this are all around us.
Bob
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Bob also asks for our continued prayers for his Dear Friend, Sue, who has been in our prayers as she battles Cancer. Sue has received some more bad news. Please keep the volume up for this good woman, her Family and Friends. Thankyou. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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ENDNOTE: The Women’s March? Like the astroturf anti-war movement!
2017-Feb-04http://www.dissidentmama.net/the-womens-march-is-sham/
The Women’s March is a sham
By Dissident Mama on Saturday, January 21, 2017
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And, of course, the biggest sacred cow of them all, “reproductive freedom.” Translation: Women have a right, rather, a duty to kill the parasites that grow within them, especially boys, without restriction and without payment, and even demand subsidization of birth control and misogynist tampons. These female zealots are completely ignorant of history, and the fact that most of the early women’s rights activists were pro-life. They would rather celebrate Lena Dunham than Alice Paul, Margaret Sanger rather than Susan B. Anthony, and Sarah Silverman rather than Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
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An excellent exposure of the astroturfing!
I often wonder how these women can be sucked into this political “barbara streisand”?
I thought women, in general, were smarter than that.
Sigh!
All we can do is be firm in our resolve that everyone should have the freedom and liberty we want for ourselves.
Dona Nobis Pacem
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