POSITRACTION: An average person figures out how to save birds
2018-Dec-17https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/one-cats-obsession-with-hu
nting-birds-leads-to-invention-that-has-saved-hundreds-of-thousands/
One Cat’s Obsession With Hunting Birds Leads to Invention That Has Saved Hundreds of Thousands
By McKinley Corbley-Dec 12, 2018
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Cats kill a staggering number of birds in the U.S. every year—estimated to be in the billions—but one feline’s affinity for hunting them has inadvertently led to the salvation of hundreds of thousands of other feathered prey.
Back in 2008, Nancy Brennan was sick and tired of her cat George bring dead birds into her home. Not only was it a distasteful thing to find on her living room floor, it was also heartbreaking for the enthusiastic birdwatcher.
“His first catch one spring was a ruffed grouse, which he killed and brought into the house,” Brennan told the Burlington Free Press. “I was so disgusted, I literally said out loud, ‘I’m going to stop you, George.’”
As she pondered how to curb George’s hunting habits, she recalled reading an article about how birds notice bright colors. So she grabbed some rainbow fabric and sewed up a bright collar that he could wear around his neck as an early warning system for the birds.
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Interesting how an average person can make such a discovery?
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ADMINISTRIVIA: Away on vacation
2018-Dec-22Had less time to work on Jasper Jottings. Normalcy will return in January. Till then it’ll be bumpy.
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Tom Rooney commented on ADMINISTRIVIA: Away on vacation
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the work on Jottings.
Rooney, John Peter (MC1965)
[JR: Thanks. And, a festive Festivus to all. Laugh!]
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JOBIT: Duprey, Daniel John [MC???? RIP] 2018-Dec-18
2018-Dec-22https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/o
bituary.aspx?n=daniel-john-duprey&pid=191050093&fhid=30636
Dr. Daniel John Duprey
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. Dr. Daniel John Duprey, 60 of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
He was the loving husband of Mary Jo (Licchio) Duprey with whom he had celebrated 29 years of marriage. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Clarence William and Kathleen (Slocum) Duprey. Daniel was a resident of the East Stroudsburg area for the past 25 years.
Daniel was a very accomplished physician. He practiced internal medicine for twenty-nine years. He was licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. He earned many awards for his work, including certifications in advanced cardiac life support and advanced trauma life support.
Above all, Daniel loved helping those in need whether they be patients or cherished family and friends. Daniel also served for many years as the vice president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Transplant Support Group. Daniel graduated from medical school at the State University of New York at Syracuse. He earned a bachelor's degree as part of Epsilon Sigma Pi from Manhattan College.
Daniel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an extraordinarily devoted husband and father. In his spare time, he enjoyed running and playing chess. He was a committed environmentalist who spent many hours appreciating pristine natural sites. Daniel will be sorely missed by all of us fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him.
In addition to his wife, Mary Jo, he is survived by a son, Matthew Daniel Duprey of Brooklyn and a daughter, Sara Angela Duprey of East Stroudsburg. He is also survived by his siblings, Cheryl Duprey of Rensselaer, John Duprey and his wife, Colleen, of Watervliet, Richard Duprey of East Greenbush, and Sandra Bulson and her husband, Jeffry of Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Daniel is also survived by his mother and father-in-law Angela and Philip Licchio of Toms River, N.J.; a sister-in-law Roseanne Licchio of Lebanon, N.J.; and two brothers-in-law, Joseph Lucchio of Manahawkin, N.J. as well as Philip Licchio and his wife, Margaret, of West Point Island, N.J. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
There will be a viewing on Friday, December 21, from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home Inc., 23 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg, Pa. and on Saturday, December 22, from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass in the church. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 22, at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 78 Ridgeway St., East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301. Burial will be in the Stroudsburg Cemetery, Stroudsburg, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to be made to Donate Life America or to the Manhattan College, Bronx.
Pula & Bensing Funeral Home & Crematory Services Inc 23 N 9Th St Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 421-7760
Published in Albany Times Union on Dec. 21, 2018
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JOBIT: Curzon, Edward J. [MC1951 RIP] 2018-Dec-15
2018-Dec-22https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&C
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Edward J Curzon
July 17, 1927 - December 15, 2018
Edward J. Curzon, 91, of Sycamore died peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He is now reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Mary A. Curzon, who preceded Ed in death in January 2016.
Ed (“Papa”) was an only child born in the Bronx, New York on July 17, 1927 to Edward A. Curzon and Amelia Schirmer-Curzon. He spent his formative years in New York before being drafted into the US Army in 1945. Ed trained at Ft. McClellan and served in Europe, and was the proud recipient of two service medals upon his honorable discharge in April 1947.
Ed returned from military service and graduated from Manhattan College in the Bronx in 1951 with a degree in Business Administration. Always the life learner, he would in 1972 further his education by receiving a Masters in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL. Ed married his grade school classmate, Mary Sheehan (“Nana”) on September 20, 1952 (they were engaged on Easter Sunday, 1951). Ed was a loving and caring husband and father to 11 children (affectionately known as “Pop of 11”), and he worked tirelessly to provide for all. He began his professional career with Anaconda Wire and Cable in New York, and he was subsequently transferred to Muskegon, Mi and Anderson, In. In 1963, Ed was transferred to Sycamore. He worked for Anaconda for nearly 30 years. Ed finished his professional career at Northern Illinois University, working in the Masters of Business Administration program.
Ed is survived by daughters Donna Curzon of Sycamore, IL, Kathleen Curzon Barrett (John Barrett) of Oak Park, IL, Margaret Curzon Hanna (Professor Nessim Hanna) of San Quentin, CA, Mary Ellen Curzon-Price (Gary) of West Harrison, NY; and sons, Edward Curzon (Karen) of Santa Rosa, CA, William Curzon (Sheila) of Lyons, KS, John Curzon (Tamara) of San Quentin, CA, Joseph Curzon (Tanya) of Reno, NV, Thomas Curzon (Lee) of Petaluma, CA, James Curzon (Lisa) of Portland, OR, and Daniel Curzon (Jolene) of South Elgin, IL. Grandchildren, Julia, Dominic, Ellen, Bill, Ian Nicholas, Ryan, Brandon, Brenna, Brett, Margaret, Eddie, Michael, Andrew, Megan, Alex, Ian Patrick, Elise, Greg, Ryan, Sean, Patrick, Madeline, Spencer, Nicholas, McKenna, Morgan, Joey and Jake. Great grandchildren John, Joy, Mason, Ella Rose, Isaac, Roslyn, Will, Ben, Brooklyn, Bradley and Zayden. In addition, Ed is survived by 5 nieces and 3 nephews all from New Jersey, Regina Sheehan Plesniarski (John), Mary Sheehan Pascarella (Phil), John Sheehan, Catherine Sheehan, William Sheehan, Cookie Sheehan Dillon (Bruce), Bernadette Sheehan and Billy Sheehan.
Ed was a member of St. Mary’s church for the last 56 years, a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, and, part of the greatest generation and WWII veteran.
His visitation will be on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore.
His funeral mass will be on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, IL. with Rev. Carl Beekman officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wrapped in Love, which will go 100% to St. Mary’s elementary school library in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178. To sign the online guest book or write a special memory, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
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PRAYERSREQUESTED:Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Peggy
2018-Dec-17Good Evening All,
I ask for your prayers for my Wife, Peggy. She will have surgery tomorrow morning, 6:30 AM, more or less, to try and repair her eye problem,specifically, repair her Cornea (right eye) Descemet Membrane Displacement, kind of rare problem. Peggy's vision is very blurred and has not improved since her Glaucoma Cataract removal surgery on August 2, 2018. As the Descemet problem was diagnosed, we were told that if tomorrow's surgery did not work, Corneal Transplant would be required. After a visit with the Specialists at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, a second opinion, Transplant will not be the way to go, certainly not at this time and Peggy and I are a lot more confident. Please pray for a successful outcome tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/18/18. Thank you all. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JUPDATE: Raguzin, Danielle [MC2010] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
2018-Dec-22JFACEBOOK: Raguzin, Danielle [MC2010] weds
2018-Dec-13
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Michael F. McEneney
Sat, Dec 15, 1:44 PM
Dear John,
I believe that Danielle is a member of the Class of 2010.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Raguzin, Danielle [MC2010]
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JFACEBOOK: Cicuto, Sarah [MC2010] and Fitzpatrick, Brian [MC2011] wed
2018-Dec-22
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Dear John,
I find a Sarah Cicuto in the Class of 2010, and a Brian Fitzpatrick in the Class of 2011. These may be the lucky couple.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Cicuto, Sarah [MC2010]
Fitzpatrick, Brian [MC2011]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for three
2018-Dec-20Good Morning All,
Nancy Maksomski asks for our prayers for her Brother-in-law, Keith. Keith was diagnosed with Perianal Cancer a few weeks ago. The MDs have yet to determine if the Cancer has spread nor the course of treatment. He was admitted in Hospital, on Wednesday, 12/19/18, with severe bleeding. The Family hopes this will help speed up the next steps and treatment. Please pray for Keith and that the MDs focus on what he needs. We pray as well for Keith's Wife Mary (Nancy's Sister), Mary is six months Pregnant, we pray that she stays healthy during this very stressful time. Please keep Keith, Mary and their Family in your prayers.
Our prayers are also needed for Amanda Mercaldi (nee Connor) '04 BA. Amanda had her Thyroid removed yesterday 12/19/18, at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. Amanda was feeling anxious. We pray that all went well and that the Doctors are able to deal quickly with anything else that is necessary. Please keep Amanda and her Family in your prayers.
Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JFACEBOOK: Begley, Katlin [MC????] engaged
2018-Dec-21
Begley, Katlin [MC????]
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JFACEBOOK: Athanasidy Patrice Liquori (MC1988) reports on Brother O'Sullivan's passing
2018-Dec-21
Athanasidy Patrice Liquori (MC1988)
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https://manhattan.edu/news/archive/2018/12/brother-malcolm-osullivan-obituary.php
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JNEWS: Philbin, Thomas [MC????] takes LBE award
2018-Dec-22http://www.hometownweekly.net/westwood/thomas-philbin-takes-lbe-award/
Thomas Philbin takes LBE award
Thomas Philbin, Westwood's Energy Manager, was honored at the Massachusetts State House on December 6, 2018 with a Public Sector Individual Award in the 12th annual Leading by Example (LBE) awards. These awards, given by the Baker-Polito administration, recognize those who promote clean energy and sustainable initiatives. Additionally, Philbin was awarded congratulatory citations on the LBE award by the Massachusetts State Senate and Legislature.
Philbin received this honor for introducing numerous clean energy initiatives and encouraging broad stakeholder collaboration across the Town of Westwood. Initially, Philbin’s position was funded by a DOER Green Communities Energy Manager two year grant award. Since that time, the town has enthusiastically continued funding the Energy Manager position based on Philbin’s early accomplishments, which include efforts advancing the installation of 780 kW of solar in the town, extensive energy efficiency projects, initiating efforts for DOER Green Community designation, and planning for future "near zero energy” buildings.
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Philbin is an alumnus of the Manhattan College with a BS in Physics and the University of Michigan with a Masters and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences.
Westwood
December 19, 2018
Hometown Weekly Staff
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JNEWS: Krieger, Brian [MC????] Proj Eng on Olympia High School Addition
2018-Dec-22https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article222996170.html
South Sound Business People
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▪ Brian Krieger is a new project engineer with more than four years industry experience on flood resilience and transit projects. He is currently working on Olympia High School Addition and Modernization and Washington and South Bend Elementary schools. He received his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan College.
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JEMAIL: McFadden, Michael J. (MC1973) shares a holiday party list
2018-Dec-19It's always fun to join in with picking your favorite five things of various types during holiday parties and gatherings! Here's one you can bring up and be the star of your next fun party!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Pathogenic_bacteria#List_of_ species_and_clinical_ characteristics
:)
Michael, proud curator of over 100 million happy little crawling and swimming bacteria in his beautiful bod!
McFadden, Michael J. (MC1973)
[JR: His Christmas list?]
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ENDNOTE: Will “Visitation School” be a Gooferment Skrule?
2018-Dec-22http://riverdalepress.com/stories/visitation,67659
Visitation remains empty while neighbors wait
Posted December 16, 2018
Visitation School, located 171 W. 239th St., was once a vibrant of the community, having served the area for 85 years by the time it closed its doors for good in 2017. Local elected officials would love to transform it into a public school, which would help ease overcrowding in nearby schools.
By SIMONE JOHNSON & MICHAEL HINMAN
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Just search for “Visitation School” on Google, and you’ll find bright red letters reminding you it’s permanently closed.
After 85 years, the classrooms at the West 239th Street school emptied one last time, and its adjoining church was merged with St. John Church on Kingsbridge Avenue.
But what’s next for this site? During a recent town hall, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz shot down rumors the property was bought by nearby Manhattan College, and expressed hope that Rome would sell the site to the education board for a much-needed school.
Such plans couldn’t come soon enough for Gene Binder.
“There is a need for space to combat overcrowding in District 10,” said Binder, a member of the activist group Concerned Citizens for Change, and a retired teacher. “I don’t know about numbers in specific schools in the district, but I know there are overcrowded schools in this district.”
A published report in 2015 agrees with Binder, calling District 10 — which covers nearly 80 schools in this part of the Bronx — the most overcrowded with 5,000 students too many filling public hallways.
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And why should the Roman Catholic Church sell it to "the city"?
It’s a monument to the futility of trying to compete with Gooferment Skrules.
Separation of Church and State should begin with the Separation of Education and Gooferment!
Argh!
So sad.
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