POSITRACTION: "... she ain’t no maid!”; the power of being a good example
2018-Sep-23https://www.howtogeek.com/trivia/which-comedian-had-a-re
curring-role-in-the-star-trek-franchise/
Which Comedian Had A Recurring Role In The Star Trek Franchise?
JASON FITZPATRICK @jasonfitzpatric
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2018
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Why such a strong desire? When the original Star Trek series aired, the presence of Nichelle Nichols in the role of Lt. Nyota Uhura was profoundly impactful on the then elementary-school-age Goldberg. Nichols role was notable in the 1960s as it was one of the first times an African-American woman was portrayed as anything other than a servant on American TV. Goldberg later recalled the moment:
When I was nine-years-old Star Trek came on, I looked at it and I went screaming through the house, “Come here, mom, everybody, come quick, come quick, there’s a black lady on television and she ain’t no maid!” I knew right then and there I could be anything I wanted to be.
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I didn’t know this story. I knew the answer because I always though Woopi was very funny; until she became a left-wing zealot on the View.
The positive example I want to be in my life hopefully will inspire someone else.
It’s up to all of us to be positive role models. That’s why I often excoriate CINO politicians as “bad examples” and disgraces to the label.
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JLINKEDIN: Ballingall, Jennifer [MC2017] Educator
2018-Sep-23https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ballingall-2b2b0716b/
Ballingall, Jennifer [MC2017]
Educator
Greater New York City Area
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JOBIT: Burzi, Helene [MC1978 RIP] 2018-Sep-19
2018-Sep-23https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=helene-burzi&
pid=190293545&fhid=14973
Helene Burzi
Obituary
Nyack, NY - Beloved mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloane Kettering hospital on Wednesday evening, surrounded by her devoted family.
Helene was born, the second of four children, to Margaret (Dolly) and Patrick (PJ) O'Reilly. She attended primary and secondary schools in the Bronx and graduated from Manhattan College with her teaching degree in 1978. She earned her Master in Education from the College of New Rochelle while teaching full time at Aquinas HS in the Bronx. As she raised her children, she lived in Yonkers, NY, and Harrington Park, NJ. In recent years, she moved to the charming village of Nyack, NY, and from her porch enjoyed watching the sun rise above the river as the tugboats headed off to work each day.
Helene was especially noted for being a great teacher, cherished by her students and colleagues. The capstone of her teaching career was attained as a Professor of English at Monroe College in the Bronx, where she taught until shortly before her death. She was especially dedicated to her students, and always spoke with the utmost of affection for her extended Monroe family.
Helene was predeceased by her mother and her cherished sister, Suzann Warden. She is survived by her sons, Thomas and Michael Burzi, whom she utterly adored, and who, in turn, provided gentle and loving care as she faced her final battle with cancer. She is also survived by her good friend and former spouse Steve Burzi, her father PJ, her brother Patrick & spouse Karen O'Reilly, her sister Bernadette O'Reilly & spouse John Powers, her brother in law Steve Warden, and ten nieces and nephews who filled her heart with joy. All who knew her were touched by her generosity and compassion. Those who knew her best were aware of her just soul, full of the wisdom to make peace, and the ferocity to keep it. She will be forever in our hearts.
A wake will be held on Thursday, September 27, from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 PM at the Moritz Funeral Home, 348 Closter Dock Road, Closter, NJ 07624. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM, Friday, September 28, at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, 150 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering, whose staff earned a special debt of gratitude from the family for their extraordinarily compassionate care.
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Burzi, Helene [MC1978 RIP]
Guestbook: Same link
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JNEWS: Felock, Joseph W. Jr. [MC1955] — 1968 DFC award cited
2018-Sep-23https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Looking-Back-13249033.php
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Looking Back
Published 9:04 pm EDT, Friday, September 21, 2018
On this date in ...
1968: Major Joseph W. Felock Jr. of Watervliet was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery during flight missions over Vietnam. He was cited during ceremonies at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, "for extraordinary achievement on long and arduous missions over hostile areas and under adverse terrain and weather conditions" while stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon. A graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Albany and Manhattan College, the major was commander of the 2054th Communications Squadron at Sheppard. His wife's parents lived in Rensselaer.
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Felock, Joseph W. Jr. [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Joseph is a member of the Cass of 1955.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Felock, Joseph W. Jr. [MC1955]
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JNEWS: Brady, Michael [MC2005] Exec Dir @ Third Avenue BID
2018-Sep-24https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/influential-list-gallery/p
ower-list/2018-bronx-power-50-11-50.html
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Michael Brady is the executive director of the Third Avenue Business Improvement District. Serving 200,000 individuals daily, the area is the Bronx’s most trafficked commercial corridor. Brady previously served as the director of special projects at the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp., leading the agency’s planning, land use and environmental departments. He has a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College and a master’s degree in public administration from New York University.
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Brady, Michael [MC????]
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Dear John,
I have 3 Michael Brady's in my 'stuff'. I do not know which is THE Michael.
Best,
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brady-71a25a127/
Brady, Michael [MC2005]
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JOBIT: Green, Robert N. [MC1961 RIP] 2018-Sep-23
2018-Sep-25https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=robert-n-green&
pid=190306191&fhid=28896
Robert N. Green
1935 - 2018 Obituary
Ocean Twp - Robert N. Green Age 83 of Ocean Twp, Passed away on Sept 23,2018, He was born in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Moved to Asbury Park, NJ in 1960 and lived in Ocean for the past 45 years.
He was a Graduate of Manhattan College and a Phys-ED teacher in Bond St. School, Asbury Park and then Old Bridge NJ. He coached girls soccer and gymnastics for over 20 years. You could find him at Collingwood flea market selling toys and bringing joy to people of all ages.
Robert is predeceased by his mother and father Dr. Edward and Katherine Green, a brother Howard Green and his mother and father in-law Helen and Paul Peluso.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Frances Peluso Green, a son Kevin Green of Ocean Twp, a daughter Kelly ( Rich) Zook, two grandsons; Max and Parker all of Coatesville, Pa. A brother Albert (Marcie) Green, sister Cynthia, sister in-law Camille Donohue and brother and sister-in law Sam and Roseanne Peluso, and many nieces and nephews, dear friends and his loyal loving dog Missy.
Visitation, 4-8 pm Wednesday Sept 26, 2018 Buckley Funeral Home,509 Second Ave Asbury Park, Mass of Christian Burial Thursday Sept 27, 2018. 11am St Anselm's Church Wayside, Internment, Mt Clavary Neptune, in Lieu of flowers please donate to www. humanesociety.org and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142. For condolences please visit www.buckleyfuneralhome.net
Published in Asbury Park Press on Sept. 25, 2018
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Green, Robert N. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: Same link
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Dear John,
I believe that Robert is a member of the Class of 1961,
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Green, Robert N. [MC1961 RIP]
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JOBIT: O’Donnell, Sister Marie [MC1971 RIP] 2018-Sep-13
2018-Sep-27http://cny.org/stories/sister-marie-odonnell-op,17911
Sister Marie O’Donnell, O.P.
Posted Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:00 am
Sister Marie O’Donnell, O.P., who served for 32 years at Msgr. Scanlan High School in the Bronx, died Sept. 13 in Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack. She was 83.
Sister Marie was a history teacher, assistant administrator and principal at Msgr. Scanlan, 1978-2010.
She was principal of Sacred Heart School, Monroe, 1967-1978, and taught at St. Martin of Tours School, the Bronx, 1962-1967. She also served in upstate Norwich.
Born in Brooklyn, Sister Marie entered the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1952 and professed final vows in 1959.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, and a master’s in history from Manhattan College, the Bronx.
A Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 18 in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill. Burial was in St. Agnes Cemetery, Sparkill.
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O’Donnell, Sister Marie [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: None cited
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Dear John,
I believe that Sister Marie received her Masters in 1971.
May She Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
O’Donnell, Sister Marie [MC1971 RIP]
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JOBIT: Bergmann, Michael J.P. [MC1966 RIP] 2018-Sep-25
2018-Sep-27From: LAWRENCE WEINIG
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:35:45 -0400
Subject: Obituary: Michael Bergmann '66B
Michael Bergmann, class of 1966, Business passed away 9/25. His wake is today at McMahon, Lyon and Hartnett Funeral Home in White Plains NY. Funeral tomorrow. I don’t have other details.
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https://memorials.mcmahonfuneralhome.com/michael-bergmann/3617394/obituary.php
Michael J.P. Bergmann
1943 - 2018
[JR: No obituary on site.]
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Bergmann, Michael J.P. [MC1966 RIP]
Guestbook: https://memorials.mcmahonfuneralhome.com/michael-bergmann/36
17394/leave-condolence.php
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[JR: Thanks, Jasper Weinig. Much appreciated.]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Tracey
2018-Sep-26Good Evening All,
Lou Calvelli has shared the sad news received from a Fellow Jasper regarding the passing of the beloved Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Sean P. O'Keeffe '69. Tracey Anne Okeeffe Ramponi was called home on September 22, 2018. Her Husband, Larry, her Parents, Sean and Maureen, her Sisters Shannon and Kelly are heart broken over the loss of this beautiful young Wife, Mother, Daughter and Sister called home too soon. Tracey leaves her two month old Daughter Neave Mary and Husband Larry, her mourning Family. We pray that as her precious Daughter Neave, whose name means Brightness, and brings love and light into the darkness of their loss, we pray that the family finds some peace in the sure and certain knowledge that Tracey Anne is at rest in God's Eternal Embrace in the Kingdom of Heaven. The Family ask that if you wish to do anything to help, please light a candle in Tracey's Memory and your prayers are welcome. We pray for the O'Keeffe and Ramponi Families. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Jennifer
2018-Sep-27Good Evening All,
Mike McEneney asks for our prayers for the Daughter-in-Law of Fellow Jasper, the late John Deacy '45. Jennifer is suffering from Cancer and has been told that her Cancer has spread. Please raise the volume for this good woman as she battles her illness from day to day while sharing her love with her two young Children, her husband and Family as best she can. We pray that she feels God's Grace even as she struggles through this so difficult time. Please keep Jennifer, her two young Children and her husband in your prayers. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JNEWS: Ellen, Sister Mary [MC1992] Misericordia U BoT
2018-Sep-29https://www.mydallaspost.com/news/local/35858/misericordia-university
-names-four-to-board-of-trustees
Misericordia University names four to board of trustees
September 28, 2018 Dallas Post
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DALLAS TWP. – Misericordia University and the Conference for Mercy Higher Education recently elected Rev. Michael Bryant, Sister Mary Ellen Fuhrman, RSM, Maureen Metz and Thomas Zesk, retired C.P.A., to the university’s Board of Trustees. They will begin their three-year terms in October.
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A Religious Sister of Mercy, Sister Mary Ellen is the life coordinator at Mercy Center Nursing Unit, a skilled nursing and personal care facility in Dallas Township. She also previously served as the special assistant to the president for Mission Integration and Strategic Planning at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey. Sister Mary Ellen also completed terms as a trustee at Georgian Court University and Mount Aloysius College in Cresson. In addition, she also has held several leadership positions for the Sisters of Mercy, including director of development, community leadership and vice president for the Sisters of Mercy Mid-Atlantic.
A resident of Forty Fort, Sister Mary Ellen holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Misericordia University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Manhattan College in Bronx, New York. From Penn State University, she earned an advanced certification in bi-lingual/bi-cultural education. In addition, she also co-chaired the re-accreditation for Middles States at Georgian Court University.
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Ellen, Sister Mary [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Sister Mary is a member of the class of 1992.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Ellen, Sister Mary [MC1992]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Elsie
2018-Sep-29Good Evening All,
From Mike McEneney, our prayers are requested for Mike and Cathie's Daughter, Clare's Mother-in-Law. Mrs. Elsie Hermann has been diagnosed with very low Blood Count problems and experiencing Dizzy Spells. The Doctors have been unable to find the cause. We pray that Mrs. Hermann's Doctors, as they continue to treat her, are able to find the cause quickly, resolve the problem and develop the proper treatment. Please keep Mrs. Herman and her Family in your prayers. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Tessa
2018-Sep-29Good Evening All,
Lou Calvelli has shared a prayer request for Fellow Jasper, Anna Cahill '15. The request comes to us from a dear Friend of Anna's, Tessa Vatalaro '14. On Monday night, September 24, 2018, while crossing the street close to her home, Anna was struck by a car and sustained traumatic brain injuries. Anna is hospitalized and in an induced Coma. I have included in a following email Tessa's request for our prayers for her dearest friend. It is a heartfelt and beautiful request for this fine young woman. Please raise the volume for Anna, Tessa and their Families as Anna remains in this uncertain state. We pray that the hand of God Guides Anna's Doctors and Surgeons as they bring Anna through this crucial time. We pray for Anna's complete recovery free of complications. We pray that Anna feels God's love and that of her loving Family and friends who are so lovingly praying for her recovery as we the Manhattn College Prayer Group raise our voice with them in prayer.
Thank you Tessa. Thank you Lou. Thank you all. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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ENDNOTE: EIGHT prior drunken-driving convictions leads to a fatal NINTH!
2018-Sep-29https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6189635/Woman-charged-fatal-
DUI-crash-8-prior-drunken-driving-convictions.html
Ohio woman, 47, charged with fatal DUI crash had EIGHT prior drunken-driving convictions
Heather Tapia indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol with repeat OVI offender specifications
Tapia is accused of causing July 14 crash in Columbus, Ohio, that killed her passenger, 39-year-old Audrey Gartin
Prosecution says Tapia had blood alcohol content nearly twice the legal limit
She has racked up eight OVI convictions since 1991, most recently in 2016 and was under five-year suspension of her license
By SNEJANA FARBEROV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 10:27 EDT, 20 September 2018 | UPDATED: 10:59 EDT, 20 September 2018
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An Ohio women with eight prior drunken-driving convictions in her criminal record has been charged with causing a crash that killed her passenger in July.
Heather Lynn Tapia, 47, on Tuesday was indicted by the Franklin County grand jury on counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol with repeat OVI offender specifications.
According to Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien, Tapia had a blood alcohol concern of 0.138 per cent, which is almost twice the legal limit in Ohio, when she got behind the wheel on the morning of July 14.
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Sorry, but this is the Gooferment’s fault. They can’t protect the public from an obvious repeat offender, then why should we treat them with any credibility at all.
This woman should have been in jail UNTIL there was a way to ensure she was no longer a threat to innocent people.
Perhaps an ankle bracelet that could detect when she was in the driver’s seat of a car. Cars that can detect alcohol. A tattoo on her forehead “DUI”? Or just keep her locked up.
We keep reading stories of these multiple offenders, but the cops seem to focus on casual drinkers.
Argh!
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