Monthly Archives: May 2011

JEMAIL: ANONYMOUS passes along another joke

Posted on May 31, 2011 by | Leave a comment

FROM AN ANONYMOUS EMAIL

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Here’s another injineer joke for you, John.

Harold Camping, the minister who predicted the end of the world on May 21, is a former civil engineer.

Which just proves what we always knew:

NEVER trust an engineer when he gives you a schedule.

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[JR: ROFL! Good thing it's a slow Jasper news week. I need filler. :-) Even if it's not true. Us injineers are schedule freaks; it's the business guys who mess up a good project plan.]

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JLINKEDIN: Ryan, Pat [MC1985] Senior Director, Communications at Pfizer

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/pat-ryan/6/bb8/267

Ryan, Pat [MC1985]
Senior Director, Communications at Pfizer
Greater New York City Area
Pharmaceuticals

Summary: Pat Ryan is an accomplished communications business leader who takes a behavioral-based approach to developing engaging, goal-oriented employee communications that support business objectives. Pat started her career in benefits administration, where she developed her in-depth technical expertise on benefits and executive retirement plans. Later she worked in benefits outsourcing and consulting before returning to corporate in her current role. This 360-degree view (corporate, outsourcing and consulting) has enhanced Pat’s effectiveness as both a communications professional and vendor manager.

Specialties: Detailed technical knowledge of benefits, compensation and executive compensation; written communication (print and Web), project management; vendor management; focus group facilitation

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JEMAIL: Stebbins, Donald M (MC1961) is reunioning

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On 5/31/2011 11:50 AM, Don & Diane wrote:

> http://twitter.com/#!/JustPeaceMC
> Maybe Smiley and West were talking about this group’s meeting.
> I will be coming down to Manhattan this Friday for my 50th anniversary of graduation.
> We are taking the boat ride and going to the Geezer’s brunch on Saturday after staying in the dorm.
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> Where did the time go?
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> Donald M Stebbins
> BS 1961

[JR: I'll be there, with a bunch of Prepsters, for the plaque unveiling. Maybe we can cross paths without crossing swords — intellectually that is.]

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JEMAIL: Delaney, Gerard M. (MC1975) informs about “Sister’s College” at MC

Posted on May 30, 2011 by | Leave a comment

John,

In the ’50s, Manhattan offered the “Sister’s College” which allowed members of women’s orders which did not have their own degree granting programs, to study for bachelors and masters degrees. My own aunt. also a member of the Brentwood CSJ, is an alumna of this program. I don’t know if their records would be under their baptismal (birth) names, or their names in religion. Many religious reverted to their baptismal names in the 70s, which adds to the confusion. Although Sister Marie appears to have kept the name she received on entering the order.

May Sr. Marie, and all of our teachers who have preceded us into the Eternal Presence, rest in peace.

Gerard M. Delaney ’75

Gerard M. Delaney
Go mbeannai Dia, a Maírha, a Padraig thu

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Delaney, Gerard M. (MC1975)

[JR: Yet another thing I didn't know about MC.]

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JLINKEDIN: Braden, Carol Anne [MC1982] President, Light Hearts Intl LLC

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http://www.theartofchoice.com/Bio.html

Braden, Carol Anne [MC1982]
President, Light Hearts Intl LLC
San Francisco Bay Area
Health, Wellness and Fitness

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JEMAIL: O’Connell, Bill (MC1976) wants limited Gooferment

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Re; Jasper Stebbins. Why is the knee jerk reaction to the concept of smaller, limited, government the blanket statement that we want NO government. We believe in government’s duty to protect our rights, not to take them from us to use by the government and dictate the terms of our life. No more. No less.

Bill O’Connell, ‘76

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[JR: Well, I'd like no Gooferment. "Governments are instituted among men". The Dead Old White Guys writing stuff down can't bind people who were not even born yet. (from Spooner) So, there has to be "contract" somewhere that I agree to be bound by. Otherwise, it's immoral slavery. A free market, of which we have almost none, CONTINUOUSLY allows me to "elect" my choices and express my VOLUNTARY participation. (Market for Liberty by Linda and Morris Tannehill) It much more than wanting benefits for free; it's about freedom.]

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JNEWS: O’Brien, Robert D. [MC1950 RIP] receiving posthumous medal

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REPORTING LIVE FROM THE TWITTER NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM … | 2010-05-30

https://twitter.com/#!/MattHunterYNN/statuses/75172804764499968

@MattHunterYNN

Matt Hunter: Just learned 1 of the vets receiving posthumous medals from @SenGillibrand & @paultonko today is a fellow Manhattan College Jasper. Love it!

27 minutes ago via UberSocial

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[JR: Asked for details.]

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It appears that it’s —  O’Brien, Robert D. [MC1950 RIP]

http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Reminders-of-memorable-service-1401305.php

Reminders of memorable service
Families of late veterans will accept medals earned by their loved ones during World War II
By DENNIS YUSKO Staff writer
Published 12:01 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2011

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COLONIE — Memorial Day takes on special meaning Monday for two area families who will accept war medals on behalf of their deceased relatives.

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Robert O’Brien of Clifton Park received several awards for his service during World War II in China, Burma and India, and as a radar operator aboard B-29 bombers during combat missions. He passed away in August 2010.

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Robert O’Brien grew up in the Bronx and served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1944-45. Gillibrand will present his family with the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, New York State Conspicuous Service Cross and other awards on Monday. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, is expected to join Gillibrand.

Robert O’Brien moved to Clifton Park in 1974 and worked as a chiropractor. He fell ill with cancer in 2008. About a month before he died, he dictated the letter that his daughter sent to Gillibrand because he wanted his grandchildren, Sean Walsh and Ryan Triller, to know about his service. His accomplishments now live forever in the medals.

“It’s kind of remembering what he did for his country,” Maura O’Brien said.

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[JR: Where are tomorrow's patriots? Big shoes to fill. No waiting.]

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JNEWS: Pompey, Aliann (MC1999) Guyana’s Order of Excellence

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http://www.stabroeknews.com/2011/news/stories/05/29/pm-hinds-to-be-conferred-with-oe/

PM Hinds to be conferred with OE

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds is to be conferred with the Order of Excellence (OE), Guyana’s highest national award, topping a list of 132 awardees announced

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JOBIT: Bergin, Sr. Ann Regis [MC???? RIP]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Ann-Bergin&pid=151322357

Ann Regis Bergin   

BERGIN, SR. ANN REGIS, O.P.

SR. ANN REGIS BERGIN, formerly Josephine Mary Bergin, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, for the past 74 years, died on May 26, 2011 in St. Martin de Porres Infirmary. She was 92 years of age.

Sr. Ann was born to William Patrick Bergin and Mary Ann Spearman on January 31, 1919 in New York City. She entered the Sisters of St. Dominic on February 2, 1937 from St. Pius Parish, Bronx, New York. Sr.

Ann received the Dominican habit on August 16, 1937, professed her first vows on August 26, 1938, and final vows on August 21, 1941. Sister held the B.A. in Liberal Arts from Manhattan College and the M.A. in English Literature from Fordham University, Bronx, New York. Sr. Ann’s many years of active ministry were devoted to the education of youth as teacher and principal.

Sister taught at the following schools: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Academy, Goshen, N.Y., 1939-1942; St. Mary Star of the Sea, City Island, 1942-1946; St. Benedict’s, 1946-1952; Our Savior’s, 1952-1958; Holy Spirit, 1958-1965, and St. Anselm’s, 1965-1969 all in the Bronx. She was Principal of the following schools: St. Margaret School, Pearl River, N.Y. 1969-1972, Resurrection School, Manhattan, 1972-1975, Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Manhattan, 1975-1984, and Christ the King School Bronx, 1984 -1992. In addition, Sister served at Christ the King Parish, Bronx, N.Y. 1992-1995 and St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, City Island, 1995-1997 as Parish Minister. Sister served as a tutor at St. Raymond Girls’ High School, Bronx, N.Y., 1998-1999. From 1999 – 2007, Sr. Ann provided supportive services to the Congregation, and in 2007 due to ill health, she retired to the St. Martin de Porres Infirmary.

In addition to her religious congregation, Sister was predeceased by her brother, Fr. Thomas Bergin of the Archdiocese of New York, and her sister, Sr. Paulita Marie Bergin, S.C. WAKE: Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. on May 31, 2011 EVENING PRAYER: 6 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2011 BURIAL: St. Dominic’s Convent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Dominic, Blauvelt, New York. Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. 88 South Broadway Nyack, NY (845) 358-0573

Published in the The Journal News on May 29, 2011

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Bergin, Sr. Ann Regis [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=ann-bergin&pid=151322357&cid=full

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Dear John,

   I do not seem to anything in my “stuff” for Sister Ann.

   May She Rest In Peace.

   Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Looks like there is an explanation. “Sister’s College”?]

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http://opblauvelt.blogspot.com/2011/05/go-with-god-sr-ann-regis.html

[JR: Basically repeats the obit. With a recent picture. Donna Nobis Pacem]

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JFOUND: Keller, Jen [MC2013?] walks for a friend’s memory

Posted on May 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/hs_sports/122707448_Friends_honor_Rosa_Holowen_with_Relay_of_Life_walk.html

Friends honor Rosa Holowen with Relay of Life walk
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011
THE RECORD

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Rosa Holowen still has an impact in Hasbrouck Heights, long after losing her battle with cancer last August. Her memory inspired the ROSA Fund (Relief for Our Special Athletes), started by former Hasbrouck Heights/Wood-Ridge girls soccer coach Ollie Pimm to raise money for local athletes and has inspired friends and teammates to do the Relay of Life, which will take place June 11 at Hasbrouck Heights High School.

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Jen Keller was close with Holowen. The two played softball on a UGALS Under-16 team a few years ago and were friends for years before that. Keller, who just finished her sophomore year at Manhattan College, is one of many people in Hasbrouck Heights who wants to pay tribute to Holowen and keep her memory alive.

To that end, they will gather at the high school next month at 6 p.m. and walk all night to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The walk is done in teams and will go until 6 a.m.

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Keller, Jen [MC2013?]

[JR: A future Jasper making us all look good.]

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