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Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the propert restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
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The Insatiable Glutton,' Puck magazine cartoon, December 1882.
The selflessness of soldiers fostered great respect in the years after the war. Pension payments were increased regularly, and men pursuing political office often found that their obvious injury proved useful in attracting voters.
Yet as Americans sought to put the memory of the conflict behind them, they increasingly ignored the plight of aging, disabled, impoverished veterans.
Instead, memorializing the dead and asserting national patriotism became the focus of Civil War remembrances, and the image of the disabled soldier became one of a money-grabbing dependent.
At the close of the Revolutionary War, the United States government began administering a limited pension system to soldiers wounded during active military service or veterans and their widows pleading dire Poverty. It was not until the 1830's and the advent of universal suffrage for white male and patronage democracy, however, that military pensions became available to all veterans or their widows. Despite these initial expansions, the early U.S. military pension system was minuscule compared to what it became as a result of the Civil War.
Beginning in 1861, the U.S. government generously attended to the need of its soldiers and sailors or their dependents. Because the Federal government did not implement conscription until 1863, these first Civil War benefits in many ways were an attempt to induce men to volunteer. Although altered somewhat over the years, the 1862 statute remained the foundation of the Federal pension system until the 1890s. It stipulated that only those soldiers whose disability was "incurred as a direct consequence of . . . Military duty" or developed after combat "from causes which can be directly traced to injuries received or diseases contacted while in military service" could collect pension benefits. The amount of each pension depended upon the veteran's military rank and level of disability. Pensions given to widows, orphans, and other dependents of deceased soldiers were always figured at the rate of total disability according to the military rank of their deceased husband or father. By 1873 widows could also receive extra benefits for each dependent child in their care.
In 1890 the most notable revision in the Federal pension law occurred: the Dependent Pension Act. A result of the intense lobbying effort of the veterans' organization, the Grand Army of the Republic, this statute removed the link between pensions and service-related injuries, allowing any veteran who had served honorably to qualify for a pension if at some time he became disabled for manual labor. By 1906 old age alone became sufficient justification to receive a pension.
At the same time that pension requirements were becoming more liberal, several Southern congressmen attempted to open up the Federal system to Confederate veterans. Proponents justified such a move by noting that Southerners had contributed to Federal pensions through indirect taxes since the end of the war. These proposals met with mixed responses in both North and the South, but overwhelmingly, opposition came from those financially comfortable Confederate veterans and southern politicians who regarded such dependency on Federal assistance a dishonor t the Lost Cause. It should be noted that impoverished Southern veterans frequently were not averse to the prospect of receiving Federal pensions. In any event, no such law ever passed, and Confederate veterans and their widows never matriculated into the Federal pension system.
Although U.S. Civil War veterans had received pensions since 1862 and Southern state governments had provided their veterans with artificial limbs and veteran retirement homes since the end of the war, it was not until the 1880s and early 1890s that the elevens states of the former Confederacy enacted what can accurately be called pension systems. The economic devastation of he war and the political upheaval of Reconstruction best explain this long delay. When Southern pension systems did finally emerge, they generally resembled the pre-1890 U.S. system: eligibility depended upon service-related disability or death and indigence, and widows as well as other dependents of deceased soldiers could receive pensions. Despite these similarities, however, there were striking differences. First, in the South widows collected pensions set at a specific rate for widows of deceased soldiers. These rates were generally lower than those to which their husbands would have been entitled should they have survived. Under the Federal system, there was no separate category for widows. Second, most Southern pension laws determined stipend amounts based only on the degree of disability. No regard was given to military rank. Third, there was never a Confederate equivalent to the 1890 U.S. Dependent Act. Although over time Confederate pension requirements became more liberalized, there was always an income and poverty limit-pensions were never given simply for service. Fourth, whereas indirect taxes funded Federal pensions, most Southern states financed their pension through a direct tax. And fifth, because Southern pension systems were on the state level only, they varied as to method and amount and were much less financially generous than U.S. pensions. Though the individual pensions of Southerners were minuscule compared to those of Federal veterans and war widows, as a percentage of state expenditures, Southern pension expenditures were monumental. Of all the former Confederate states, Georgia generally spent the most per year on pensions, Alabama ran a close second.
Both the Federal government and Southern state governments continued to provide pensions for Civil War veterans and their widows well into the middle of the twentieth century. In all, billions of dollars were expended by both sides in an effort to "reward" the survivors of America's costliest war. Because of the high rates of expansion in both the Federal and Confederate systems, critics frequently accused pensioners and officials alike of corruption and fraud. Those pensioners most often labeled as frauds were widows, especially young women who had married veterans much older than themselves, supposed "cowards," and, in the Federal system, black veterans. By the mid-twentieth century, both systems were generally considered devoid of original integrity.
U.S. Government Still Pays Two Civil War Pensions
February 9, 2012
Despite the fact that the Civil War ended April 9, 1865 (53,630 days ago, for reference), the government is still paying out veterans' pensions.
Records from the Department of Veterans' Affairs show that two children of Civil War veterans, as of September, are receiving pensions from their fathers' service. Department of Veteran Affairs spokesman Phil Budahn says the VA last checked in on the benefits recipients in the fall. Both were alive, but in poor health. Budahn says it's likely that the children of the Civil War veterans, who have wished to remain anonymous, both had illnesses that prevented them from ever becoming self-sufficient.. Trevor Plante, a reference chief at the National Archives says it's also possible that the beneficiaries were young when their fathers died and had no living mothers to care for them, which would also qualify them for their fathers' pensions.
Plante says unlike current times, where pensions are granted to dependents based off military service numbers or social security numbers, in the late 19th century, people had to prove their connection to a deceased veteran by sending the government evidence of their relationship. Children, parents and spouses submitted photographs, love letters, marriage certificates, diaries and gifts to prove they were eligible for pensions.
"Genealogists love pension files because you never know what you are going to get. Civil War pensions are especially fascinating because of the wide array of things people submitted as evidence."
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, only Union soldiers were eligible for military benefits. It wasn't until the 1930s that confederate soldiers began receiving pensions from the federal government. Prior to that, confederate soldiers could apply for benefits through the state they resided in.
The last verified Civil War veteran, Albert Woolson, died in 1956 at age 109. The last widow, Gertrude Janeway, died in 2003 at age 93.
Budhan says he respects the request for privacy, but would be fascinated to learn about the lives and memories of the last two people receiving pensions from the Civil War. "I was hoping that someone would be able to talk to these folks," he says.
And at the cross he, shed his blood, and forgave us all for our sins. selflessness at it's pinnacle.
Bammer's chain. :)
It was all cheer and dance celebrating Professor Njuguna’s selfless service through the years.
Members of the AERC Network were particularly grateful for his leadership, noting that his contribution to the organization was tremendous.
ICYMI: Watch all the action here www.youtube.com/watch?v=siukqYu-KZo
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November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
From the Wikipedia article:
"At the south-western side of the Circus, moved from its original position in the centre, stands the Shaftesbury Monument memorial fountain, erected in 1892-1893 to commemorate the philanthropic works of Lord Shaftesbury. It is topped by Alfred Gilbert's winged nude statue, sometimes known as The Angel of Christian Charity. It is popularly known as Eros after the mythical Greek God of Love, although he is intended to be Eros' twin Anteros. The statue has become a London icon, and a graphical illustration of the statue is used as the symbol of the Evening Standard newspaper and appears on its masthead.
The use of a nude figure on a public monument was controversial at the time of its construction, but it was generally well-received by the public. The Magazine of Art described it as, "...a striking contrast to the dull ugliness of the generality of our street sculpture, ... a work which, while beautifying one of our hitherto desolate open spaces, should do much towards the elevation of public taste in the direction of decorative sculpture, and serve freedom for the metropolis from any further additions of the old order of monumental monstrosities."'
Technologically ground-breaking at the time, this statue was the first in the world to be cast in aluminium. The statue originally pointed its bow to the north, up Shaftesbury Avenue. However, during the Second World War the statue was removed for safe keeping, and when it was returned its bow was fixed pointing in to the south, towards Lower Regent Street.
The winged figure on the fountain is generally called Eros, is often supposed to be The Angel of Christian Charity, but was intended to be Anteros, a brother of Eros, and is recorded as such in the records of Westminster City Council. The sculptor Alfred Gilbert had already sculpted a statue of Anteros, when commissioned for the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, and chose to reproduce the same subject, who as 'The God of Selfless Love' was deemed to suitably represent the philanthropic 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. Gilbert described Anteros as portraying 'reflective and mature love, as opposed to Eros or Cupid, the frivolous tyrant.' The model for the sculpture was a 16-year-old Italian, whose name appears to have vanished from history. The fountain, when originally placed, was meant to have Anteros pointing his bow towards Wimborne Saint Giles in Dorset, which was the Earl's country seat.
When the memorial was unveiled, there were numerous complaints. Some felt it was sited in a vulgar part of town (the theatre district) and others felt that it was too sensual as a memorial for a famously sober and respectable Earl. Some of the objections were tempered by renaming the statue as The Angel of Christian Charity, which was the nearest approximation that could be invented in the Christian pantheon for the role of Anteros in the Greek. But the name never became widely known, and the original name came back, under the shortened form Eros, signifying the God of Sensual Love; quite inappropriate to commemorate the Earl, but just right to signify the carnal neighbourhood of London, into which Soho had developed.
The iconography deteriorated to the level where the memorial came to be seen as the lustful, half-naked Eros burying his shaft up Shaftesbury Avenue, absolutely typifying degenerate Soho. During his life-time Gilbert had already said of his sculpture 'There is more than £3,000 worth of copper. take it down, melt it, and turn it into pence and give it to the unfortunate people who nightly find a resting place on the Thames Embankment, to the everlasting shame and disgrace of the greatest metropolis in the world'."
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
Photos courtesy of Missouri City
Stafford and Missouri City fire ladders form a platform for Old Glory to fly high, symbolizing the unity of the cities, the State and the Nation.
Missouri City partnered with Stafford recently to pay tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and to honor the selfless firefighters, police officers and military personnel who defended the nation on and after that fateful day.
During the solemn commemoration on Protector's Plaza at Public Safety Headquarters, about 100 people gathered on a clear Sunday morning to salute the fallen, show their support for the cities' Fire and Police Departments and to hear Patriot Day remarks from local, state and national officials. Fire trucks from Missouri City and Stafford extended their ladders to form a platform that displayed Old Glory high above the crowd as a reminder of how the nation came together 10 years ago when terrorists hijacked four U.S. planes-two were crashed into the World Trade Center towers, one into a Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., and heroic passengers and crew took control of the fourth plane crashing it into a Pennsylvania field and preventing an attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
The Missouri City Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors as a firefighter rang a bell to mark the sacrifice of firefighters who rushed into the Twin Towers to save those trapped inside the burning structures.
Fire Chief Russell Sander shared the significance of ringing the bell: "The tolling of the bell is a long tradition. When a firefighter was killed in the line of duty, a special signal would be tapped out-five measured dashes, pause, five measured dashes, followed by another pause, and five measured dashes. All the station houses in the area could hear the sign of honor and respect for firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice."
Sander also recognized the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 and emphasized the dedication of the profession: "We aspire to come to the aid of others when no one else will. A word that is often used in the fire service is honor. It means respect or esteem. Today we gather to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that horrible day."
Mayor Allen Owen read a proclamation honoring the nearly 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001. He told the audience: "It's fitting that we are here this morning at this plaza and standing here at a statue called the protector because that's exactly what many of those people who lost their lives were doing that day. Not taking their own lives into consideration but trying to save as many people as they could by rushing into the burning buildings into harm's way."
State Rep. Ron Reynolds also read a proclamation from the State Legislature, and presented a flag that had been flown over the Texas Capitol in Austin to Mayor Owen and Fire Chief Russell Sander and Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald. "This is in memory of those who gave their lives-firefighters, police officers, emergency medical responders-and those ordinary citizens such as you who gave a little extra and made an extraordinary sacrifice for our country to come together," Reynolds told the audience.
Congressman Al Green told the supporters that everyone is given "a watch" on this Earth. He went on to explain that the passengers on flight 93 overtook the hijackers when it was "their watch", and added "a nation will be eternally grateful" for their actions.
Congressman Pete Olson recounted the day 10 years ago when he was driving to work at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where he worked for former U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm. According to Olson, he, like many others, didn't realize the nation was under attack until he heard about the second plane that crashed into the second tower in New York. Olson also paid tribute to the passengers onboard Flight 93.
"When their plane got hijacked, they went 'Texan'," he said. "They tried to storm the cockpit and nobody knew what went on in there, but we do know the plane did not make it to its destination, the U.S. Capitol."
And, Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald reminded the supporters about how the nation came together on 9/11. "For just one day, set aside your differences, set aside the squabbles, and substitute that for the sense of patriotism we all knew on that fateful day in September, 2001. Ten years later, we have gotten back to normal but that's the same normal that makes us one, that same normal that makes us a great nation."
After a 21-gun salute, the Honor Guard retired the colors.
In a separate commemoration later in day, about 150 people turned out for a ceremony held by the Missouri City VFW Post 4010 & Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Motorcycle Group Unit 1. The organization's tribute honored the firefighters, police officers, military personnel and citizens who sacrificed their lives to protect the nation ten years ago. They also paid tribute to military personnel who have served overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Dulles High School JROTC presented the colors, Mayor Allen Owen presented the VFW Post with a City Proclamation and State Rep. Ron Reynolds presented a State Proclamation to recognize the firefighters, police officers and others who gave their lives in the terrorist attacks. Congressman Pete Olson, Chief Joel Fitzgerald and Chief Russell Sander also addressed the assembly of veterans and their families, public safety officials and residents in attendance.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the propert restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
Twitter @jayheritage
Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
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www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
Twitter @jayheritage
Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/jaycenter
YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UChWImnsJrBAi2Xzjn8vR54w
www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
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Dr Mihir ku Panda- Life-Work-Achievement
Bio Data of Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda
Ph.D., D.Litt.
1.Name:Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda,Ph.D.,D.Litt.
Societal, Educational & Scientific Innovator
2.Date of Birth:27th May ,1967
3.Father’s Name:Late Ramakanta Panda
4.Mother’s Name:Late Sebati Lata Panda
5.Birth Pace:Ichhapur, Bahanaga, Baleshwar,Odisha-756042
6.Present Address:SIMPLE INNOVATION, ‘SROSTI’,
RK integrated Farm Campus,
Bahanaga, Baleshwar, Odisha, India-756042
7.Contact No.:+91 9438354515 / +91 7008406650
8.E-Mail:mihirpandasrosti@gmail.com
Awards/Honours received in Brief :
. National Award for 10,000 innovations and science popularisation from Govt of India-2020
Awarded for 10,000 innovations & 30,000 ideas by Indian Science Congress Association, Govt. of India.
Honour to be included in OVERSEAS Gold Edition World Book of Records-LONDON-2021
Title ‘Einstein of Odisha’ by Assam Book of Records, Assam-2019
Title ‘Thomas Alva Edison of India’ by Anandashree Organisation, Mumbai-2020
Title ‘ Einstein of Odisha & Thomas Alva Edison of India’ from Bengal Book of World Record-2020
10 Nos Gold, Silver & Bronze medal from different National & International level
WORLD RECORDS
•LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS-2021 for 10,000 Teaching Aids and societal Innovations .
•World Record from OMG Book of Records-2019
•World Record from World Book of Records _(UK)-2020
•World Record from Kalam’s World Record -2020
•World Record from Assam Book of Records -2019
•World Record from Asian World Records-2019
•World Record from Amazing Book of Records-2020
•World Record from The British World Records-2020
•World Record from Bengal Book of Records-2020
•World Record from Champions Book of World Records-2020
•World Record from Cholan Book of World Records-2020
•National Record from Diamond Book of Records-2020
•World Record from Exclusive World Records-2020
•World Record from World Genius Records, Nigeria-2020
•World Record from Gems Book of World Records-2020
•World Record from Geniuses World Records-2020
•World Record from High Range Book of World Records-2020
•World Record from India Star World Record-2020
•World Record from international Book of Records-2020
•World Record from Incredible Book of Records-2020
•World Record from Royal Success International Book of Records-2020
•World Record from Supreme World Records-2020
•World Record from Uttar Pradesh World Records-2020
•World Record from Hope International World Record
•World Record from Bravo International Book of World Records
Honours
•International Honours from Nigeria-2020
•Nirvaya Gaurab Samman from NIRVAYA Media Pvt Ltd-2020
•BIJNANA GAURABA SAMMAN from Nilashaila institute of science Technology-2021
•Indian Icon Award from Global Records & Research Foundation (G.R.R.F.) -2020
•International Award from USA for the year’2019 as INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR-2019
•National Level Excellence Leadership Award from Anandashree Organisation, Mumbai -2020
•OMG Inspiration Indian Certificatefrom OMG Book of Records-2020
•Best Practical Demonstrator & Theory instructor from Collector & District Magistrate, Balasore -2018
•Best Innovator Award by Bengal Book of Records-2019
•Popular Indian Award by Bengal Book of Records-2019
•The Great Man Award by Bengal Book -2019
•Best Indian Award by Bengal Book of Records-2019
•The Man of the Era by Bengal Book-2020
•India Star Golden Award for Extraordinary Innovation & Multiple Records -2020
•India Star Independent Award for Excellent Multiple World Record in the field of Innovation & Science Popularisation by ISWR -2020
•Shan a Hindustan Award from Hope International World Record-2020
•Legend of the World from Hope International World Record-2020
•Maulana Abul Kalam Azad International Award from Hope International World Record-2020
•Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Award from Hope International World Record-2020
•Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan International Award from Hope International World Record-2020
•Super Achiever Award from Asian Talent Promotion Forum-2020
•Indian Science Congress Speaker Award -2019
•KISS Award -2020
•Nirbhaya State Award -2020
•Eastern India Science Fair Award-1992
•Excellent Leadership Award-2020
•His Excellency Governor of Manipur Sri Chintamani Panigrahi, Government of India-2007
•National ICON Award by GRRF -2020
•Innovator of the Year-2019
•Dr. Mahatab Smruti Sansad Award-2006
•Change Agent of Odisha-2019
•New Hope Award-2018
•Consultancy Award-2020
•Anudhyan Bigyan Samman-2015
•Boita Bandan Utshav Award-2003
•Dhawani Pratidhawani Award-2001
•Flat Lux Cub Award - 2005
•Juba Bigyani Award-2004
•Khola Khabar Award-2007
•Pranabandhu Agasti Samman-2004
•Saraswati Sishu Mandir Award-2005
•Scientist Talent Award-2006
•Talent Science Award- 2011
•U.N. College Award , Soro-2003
•Prativa Samman Award by Sanskritika Parisada-2012
•Award by Panchayati Raj Minister Damodar Rout, Government of Odisha-2006
Appreciation
•Appointment of Honorary Incubation Head –Modern Engineering College-2014
•Appreciation by Assam Book of Records-2015
•Appreciation by Assam Book of Records -2016
•Appreciation by Assam Book of Records -2017
•Appreciation by Assam Book of Records-2018
•Appreciation by Assam Book of Records-2019
•Appreciation by Bengal Book of Records 2015
•Appreciation by Bengal Book of Records 2016
•Appreciation by Bengal Book of Records 2017
•Appreciation by Bengal Book of Records 2018
•Appreciation by Bengal Book of Records 2019
•Appreciation of Collector & District Magistrate and Project Director , Government of Odisha -2.01.2018
•Appreciation of Addl. Secretary S & T Deptt. , Government of Odisha-2005
•Appreciation of Collector & District Magistrate and Project Director , Government of Odisha -2018
•Appreciation of Governor and Collector Balasore, Government of Odisha-
•Appreciation of Sub Collector , Nilgiri- Government of Odisha - 2007
•Appreciation of Hon’ble Minister of Law Biwa Bhushan Harichandan, Government of Odisha-2007
•Appreciation of Panchayati Raj Minister Raghu Nath Mohanty, Government of Odisha-2008
•Appreciation of NCSTC chairman Samar Bagchi , -2005,Government of India
•Appreciation by Block Development Officer, Bhograi, Government of Odisha on 02.09.2010
•Appreciation by Block Development Offic, Bhograi , Government of Odisha on 24.07.2010
•Appreciation by Block Development Officer, Oupada , Government of Odisha on 13.08.2014
•Appreciation by Block Development Officer, Oupada , Government of Odisha on 20.05.2014
•Appreciation by Block Development Officer, Oupada , Government of Odisha on 31.10.2011
•Appreciation from Block Development Officer, Oupada, Government of Odisha on 17.09.2014.JPG
•Apreciation by Chief District Medical Officer,Balasore , Government of Odisha on 12.08.2010
•Appreciation by Principal of Gopalpur College, Government of Odisha on 8.04.2017
•Appreciation by Principal of Gopalpur College , Government of Odisha on 13.03.2015
•Appreciation by Principal of Gopalpur College, Government of Odisha on 21.07.2015
•Appreciation by Medical Officer, Iswarpur CHC , Government of Odisha on11.08.2014
•Appreciation by Gopabandhu Das
•Appreciation by S.B.Verma
•Appreciation by Sandeep Samal
•Appreciation by Amrut Manab Purohit
•Appreciation by Ananda Raymond
•Appreciation by Debiprasad Praharaj
•Appreciation by Jitendra Sahoo
•Appreciation by Narayan Ratha
•Appreciation by Paradip Boxcologistics India Pvt. Ltd to Dr. M k Panda
•Appreciation by Paradip Boxcologistics India Pvt. Ltd to Dr. M k Panda
•Appreciation by Paradip Boxcologistics India Pvt. Ltd to Dr. M k Panda
•Appreciation by Pradhan Acharya of Saraswati Sishu Vidyamandir on 15.03.2014
•Appreciation by Sashikanta Mohapatra
•Appreciation by Sukanta Mohapatra
•Appreciation by Visa Steel Limited to Dr. M k Panda
•Appreciation by Infyz Solution Pvt. Ltd. to Dr. M k Panda
•Appreciation by Insight Business Machine Pvt. Ltd. to Dr. M K Panda
•Appreciation by Insight Business Machine Pvt. Ltd. to Dr. M K Panda
•Appreciation from Odisha Brigade School
AND MANY MORE…………………….. 500+Felicitation and Awards from different NGOs, Schools & Colleges within the State of Odisha and National level.
SOME IMPORTANT LINK FILES TO KNOW THE WORK OF Dr. MIHIR KUMAR PANDA
Dr.Mihir Ku panda awarded at indian science congress Association, Govt. of India for 10000 innovations & 30,000 ideas
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOu2PmzkPM
www.bhubaneswarbuzz.com/updates/education/inspiring-odish...
www.flickr.com/people/simpleinnovation/
www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/panda-enters-lim...
odishabytes.com/with-10k-innovations-balasores-engineer-e...
interviewtimes.net/dr-mihir-panda-awarded-the-national-aw...
public.app/video/sp_fcgk4w0jxjsnt
www.exclusiveworldrecords.com/description.aspx?id=320
www.assambookofrecords.in/article/MTg1/article.html
worldbookofrecords.uk/records/record_detail/er.--dr.--mih...
odishatv.in/odisha-news/odisha-balasore-engineer-mihir-pa...
Simple innovation science show forpopularisation of science in free of cost in different parts of India By Dr.Mihirku Panda
www.youtube.com/user/mihirkumarpanda/videos?view=0&so...
Simple innovation laboratory at a Glance
cholanbookofworldrecords.com/dr-mihir-kumar-pandaph-d-lit...
www.internationalbookofrecords.com/records/maximum-innova...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFIh2AoEy_g
www.youtube.com/channel/UCIksem1pJdDvK87ctJOlN1g
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEAPp8V5MI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W43tAYO7wpQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=me43aso--Xg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XEeZjBDnu4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbJyB8aE2s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNIIJHdNo6M
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPBdJpwYINI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBR-e-tFVyE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JjCnF7gqKA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=raq_ZtllYRg
Face Book link
www.facebook.com/mihirpandasrosti
Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda is a Brilliant Civil Engineer backed by a Bright Academic Career to his credit. He has established himself in his professional field and serving Govt. of Odisha with utmost sincerity & dedication since 1996. He is a workaholic person and delivers result to the best satisfaction of the Government.
Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has founded a Novel Societal, Scientific & Educational Organization : SIMPLE INNOVATION “ SROSTI” (Social Development Research Organization for Science ,Technology & Implementation) since 1996 at RK Integrated Farm Campus, Bahanaga, Balasore , Odisha, his home town. The Organization has been registered under Society Registration Act XXI of 1960. SROSTI, the village based laboratory, has few thousands of Societal, Scientific & Educational Models for Public Demonstration of different Natural Phenomenon, Laws, Principles, Postulations, Hypothesis and Theories in Science to the General Public and Children at large . Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has established the organization SROSTI with his own funds and local resources and single handedly spearheading the Scientific Movement in the State of Odisha for Public Outreach of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) since last 25 years.
Besides being a successful Civil Engineer, Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda possesses great attitude towards Popularization of Science, Technology & Engineering for the Common Man and the Children at large. Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda is an Extraordinary Passionate Person for the cause of science and started his Science Popularization Career to find out the practicability of Science, Technology, and Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) in our day-to-day life. Till now he has developed more than 10,000 (Ten Thousands) different types of Societal , Scientific & Educational Innovations including Teaching Aids/ Models thereof which have become very effective & essential guide for School & College Science Exhibitions, Innovative Learning & Play Way Method for the Teachers & Students, Science Activists, Innovators, Crafts Men, Farmers, Masons, Differently Abled Persons, Common Men, Entrepreneurs & Industrialists for Preparation of Innovative items, NGO’s working in the field of Education, Health and Environment etc.
Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has developed more than 10,000 of his ideas in to Teaching Aids & Innovations to make the society sustainable in different sectors. In addition to this, Engineer Panda has more than 20,000 ideas in his brain and which are in the pipeline for development. He has received 22 World Records to his credit for the following Innovative Ideas: (i) Pedal Powered Multi- Purpose Machine(ii)Multi - Functional Slidoscope for Trainers who have no Projector for Presentation-2types (iii)Tube Well attached/ non-attached Washing Machine(iv)Play Pump for Park(v)Weight Sensitive Paddy Husk Separator by Pedal-Twiddle- Electricity Operated(vi)Dual Face Winnowing Paddy Husk Separator cum Attachable Air Cooler(vii) Low Cost Pass Word Protected Keyless Locker(viii) Smoking Kills Awareness Working Apparatus(ix)Automatic Inaugural Screen (3 types)(x) Electricity Producing Table Fan(xi) Electricity Conserving Dual Face Table Fan (xii) Less Smoke & Fuel Efficient Biomass Stove- 8 types(xiii) Tea Pucker- 2 types (xiv) Any type Tea & Coffee making Pressure Cooker(xv) Less Smoke & Bright Light Kerosene Lamp(xvi) Multipurpose Wheel(xvii) Semi-Automatic Infant Bed cum Evaporative Freeze (xviii) Emergency Exit from Building etc. (xix) Seismograph at a Low Cost (xx) Low Cost Utensil & Toilet Washer-2types(xxi) Improved Rain Gauge which measures the Rain fall from inside the house (xxii) Cool sack for farmers and (xxiii) Natural Bonsai Technique etc.
Furthermore, Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has established himself as a District & State Level Master Trainer who has imparted Training & Demonstrated Low Cost Housing Technology, Watershed Management, Saving Water, Land, Irrigation Structure, Rural Infrastructures to all District & State Engineers, Social Forestry Officials, Animal Husbandry Officials & Some State Level Officers through his innovative teaching aids and tools & tackles etc.
Since 1990, Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda popularizes science through music & songs and employing innovative demonstrative techniques in different parts of India without taking any fee from the agencies. Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has participated in lots of television programmes in State Institute of Education & Training (SIET) and Doordarshan, Odisha to popularize science among school children.
Er.(Dr.) Mihir Kumar Panda has been felicitated by Indian Science Congress Association (Bhubaneswar Chapter) in its Annual Conference held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar during 13-14, December, 2019 for his Life Time Achievement for Popularization of Science particularly for Societal, Scientific and Educational Innovations and was honoured by the Past, Present and future National Presidents of ISCA. He has also been felicitated by large numbers of Professional Societies and Institutions in the country for his Outstanding Societal, Scientific and Educational Innovations.
A Lesson In Love
The fear in his eyes had shown when they met mine; the smile that played across his face had quickly faded at the sight of unfamiliar ones. I never knew his name, or the name of his brother who was with him at the time- but to this day I still remember their faces.
It was the summer of 2010 and I was spending my time with a volunteer organization on the island of Vitu Levu in Fiji. Our group had been talking to the local villagers when the little boy and his brother came running down the hill, playfully chasing each other and laughing hysterically. But at the sight of unfamiliar people, they froze. The little one, no older than 3 was bewildered. His face began to scrunch up like he had eaten something sour when an ear-piercing shriek broke the silence. Then the tears flew, one after another, down his cheeks and off his chin until they met their sudden death on the grassy floors at the base of his feet. It was at this moment that his older brother pulled him close into a warm embrace. This display of love has never ceased to leave my mind. Thankfully, I was able to capture the striking moment of love and compassion in contrast with overwhelming fear (pictured below). His brother, no more than 2 years his senior, had learned what it meant to love someone so immensely that in the face of danger, he could substitute courage for fear and strength for uncertainty, to comfort and give solace to his brother.
We all watched in awe as this act of love was demonstrated by the young boy. To see that someone of such a young age had learned life’s greatest lesson was an experience that I will always carry with me. Most of us go though life, still searching and still learning how to become a better person. Over the years we go through trials that push us to our limit, and sometimes even break us so that when we are put back together, we have the opportunity to grow. However, this boy had reached maturity beyond his years. We went to Fiji to teach about leadership, yet a boy barely even the age of 7 had taught us the greatest and most powerful lesson not only of leadership but of love and life. It was this experience that will always remain in my heart, acting as a constant reminder that sometimes the most valuable lessons can be learned from those we teach.
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the propert restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
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Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
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A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
Twitter @jayheritage
Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/jaycenter
YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UChWImnsJrBAi2Xzjn8vR54w
www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
Accepting the (independent) existence of the world you want to attain God - it is not possible. What will happen ? God will come, but you will say that my wife is unwell, let her become well. Do you want to attain God or do you want a healthy wife ? Think
After seven years of loyal and selfless service, our man Randall is moving on to greener pastures. Or, he is moving on to New Orleans anyway. He is one of the kindest and most thoughtful guys I have ever known and it has been a pleasure to work with him. Last night was his final shift at the Red Star. The usual cast of characters showed up to wish him well. Shots were taken, stories were swapped, fun was had by all. But, it is a testament to his uncanny ability to befriend everyone that several of the cast members from Twilight showed up to wish him well. These folks are shooting the newest installment of the ever popular vampire saga in Baton Rouge and we are honored that they have taken to Red Star as one of their regular haunts (no pun intended). But, I think we were all touched that they took the time out of their busy lives to show up and and say goodbye to Randall. Rami Malek, Omar Metwally, Billy Tangradi and the rest of the folks that I didn’t get to talk to, let me say that you are class acts and are welcome back anytime. And to Randall, best of luck in all your future endeavors. I am sure that your native goodness and joyful approach to life will take you far.
Check out more at my blog, Lemons and Beans, for lots of photos, recipes, travel writing and other ramblings. I appreciate any feedback but, please do not post graphic awards or invitations in your comments.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
Twitter @jayheritage
Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/jaycenter
YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UChWImnsJrBAi2Xzjn8vR54w
www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
My sister Amy. She is the epitome of selfless. She never thinks about herself. As you can see by the way she looks at her husband, Jason, she loves and adores him. She has four kids. She is such a wonderful Mother. Just spend a few hours with her kids and you can tell that she is great at what she does. I love her. She was my best friend growing up, my protector from the dark, my playmate and my big sissy. I accompanied her to the Doctor today because she had to have an ultrasound. I believe that she will be fine, but I still worry about her. She is the sweetest, most caring, loving person I have ever known. I am so proud to call her my sister.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!"
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
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A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
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Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
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A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
Patience themed piece again. There are eleven pieces in all, this is just a little snippet from the show.
Dylan Van Rooyen, a selfless volunteer in Surrey, is presented with BC’s newest honour on May 31st, 2016. Van Rooyen is a firefighter whose inspirational leadership and involvement with many organizations and events centres on helping Surrey youth and families. His service to community includes countless hours volunteering at organizations like the Child Development Foundation of British Columbia, Tong Louie Family YMCA, Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society as a director and committee member of its charity golf tournament and Leave a Legacy group.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016IGR0014-000857
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
LION MD. GANI MIAH BABUL, A SELFLESS SUCCESSFUL FIGURE
Lion Md Gani Miah is a well known and enlightened name to the media, media worker, education sector and the common people of Bangladesh. He has special contribution and recognition in the different aspects of society. Though a teacher he is recognized to all as a successful organizer, writer and columnist. He was engaged in writing from his student life and was active in politics being inspired by Bangabandhu to implement the cause of our liberation. During his engagement in politics he actively advocated for the welfare and fundamental rights of the students rather than being a sycophant of the political party. He was the VP of the Student parliament of Agriculture Training Institute, Sherpur and the Chairman of Bangladesh Agriculture Diploma Endeavor Council. He was also the Central Chairman of Bangladesh Diploma Agriculturist Association. He was a meritorious student. Lion Md Gani Miah Babul has obtained BA, BAGEd, Dip-in-Agri degrees. Besides his research on agriculture, he conducted extensive research on religion. He earned name and fame by his writing on contemporary affairs, social problem, public awareness and feature as well as by his spiritual writing and research. Personally, Lion Gani Miah Babul is actively involved in social, cultural, sports and religious organization. From his passion for writing from student life he worked for different national and regional papers remarkably of which Daily Khabar, Daily Ganamukh, Daily Muktasangbad, Dainik Janasangbad where Lion Gani Miah Babul worked as a journalist. At present Lion Md Gani Miah Babul has continued his work from the first class dailies to the weekly magazines irrespectively. Lion Md Gani Miah is working as a silent social worker in love with the people and the land. He is always a smiling face in standing by the poor community. He helps the father burdened with an unmarried daughter and provides the poor students with educational materials. He has already established school, madrasah, masjid, Islamic library and other quality institutions in his area to disseminate the light of knowledge. He has written many educative books. Lion Md Gani Miah Babul, son of Md Ismail Hossain and Ayesha Khatun, came of an aristocratic family in village: Tepirbari of Upazila: Sreepur of Gazipur district, not far from Dhaka. He has 1 daughter and 2 sons and a successful man in also family life. Lion Md Gani Miah has long involvement with Lionism in which he already was awarded MJF award. Through this club he has provided eye treatment to a large number of people in different areas including own area. Lion Gani Miah Babul is now a well known poet of the country whose poem has caught attention of the society both home and abroad. His writing about social awareness has already been popular online crossing the boundary of the country to the Bangali living worldwide. Lion Md Gani Miah is involved in many social, cultural and sports organization. Of them he is now the Chairman of Bangabandhu Research Council, Kabi Sangsad Bangladesh , Kasm Ali National Ideal School, Sreepur, Bangladesh Sarkari Maddhyamik Sikkhak Samity ( Krishi ), Late Kasm Ali Bari Jame Masjid of Tepibari Pacchimpara of Sreepur under Gazipur district, Masjid based library in Tepirbari West Para Jame Masjid. Lion Gani Miah Babul is also Central Joint Secretary of a well known social organization ‘Nirapad Sarak Chai’ and also he is advisor of Nirapad Sarak Chai of Gazipur district branch. He is now involved with a number of newspaper and related organization of whom Sangbad Sangstha and Online Daily, Fair News Service Ltd FNS of which he is executive Director, Chief Advisor Sahitya Online Anyadharadotcom, Chief Advisor, Weekly Nabajagaran and Weekly Lokaloy. Besides journalism he also has made involvement with reporters union such as he is the executive Chair man of National Journalist Union, Chief Advisor, Gazipur District Reporters Club, Advisor, Rural Journalist Foundation (RJF). He is not only known as a poet rather he has played important role in organizing the poets and he is the Chairman of Poet Council. He is also the member of Jatiya Kabita Parishad, Advisor of Gazipur District Branch, executive member of Poet Gobinda Academy. He is playing important role to accelerate the lionism of which he is the Region Chairman of Lions Club International, 315 B-2, Bangladesh, President, Lions Club of Dhaka, Paltan. He is the advisor of Social, Environmental and Human Rights Implementation Organization, Executive Member, Diploma Krishibid Institution, Chief Advisor, Kasm Ali Sriti Sangha, Sreepur, Gazipur, Publicity Secretary, Gazipur District Public Welfare Association, Dhaka, Auditor, Bangladesh Govt Secondary Teachers Association. He has been given numerous awards remarkably: Honorary Gold Medal-2002 in social work, Human right medal -2005 as the best organizer, Nawroz Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Chitrolok Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Jhumur Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Gazipur District Reporters Club Honorary medal-2006, Swadhinata Dibos Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Juba Sakti Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Sachetan Nagarik Samaj Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Jubashakti Sammanana Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, RJF Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, DHR Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Head International Award Honorary medal-2008 as the best organizer, Shabdashilan Sahitya Honorary medal-2008, Weekly Aparadh Bichitra Honorary medal-2008 as the best organizer, Kabi Shamsur Rahman Sriti Honorary medal-2009, Bangladesh Sangbadik Kalyan Samity Honorary medal-2010 as the best organizer, Asia Chhinomul Human Rights Honorary medal-2011 as the best organizer, Maulana Akram Kha medal-2011 as the best organizer, Lions Club Governor medal-2011 as the best organizer, Lions Club International MJF medal-2012 as the social worker, Shishir Bindu Anti Drug Honorary medal-2012 as the best organizer, Falguni Honorary medal-2012 as the researcher, Palli Barta Honorary medal-2012 as the best organizer. Lion Gani Miah Babul has caught attention of the public and the govt by his roundtable discussion of which some are remarkable such as, Price hike of essential, how can the suffering of people can be lessened, Powerful local govt is the bearer of development, Our duty to defend our liberation and sovereignty, Hope and reality about liberation war, Role of Police and public media in human rights development, Role of mass media for a free, fair and neutral election, role of freedom fighters in overcoming the present political crises. Books written or edited by Lion Gani Miah Babul: Children education rhyme and story, Nimantran, Shuvrata Chale Gache, Ekti Kabita, Bhalobaste baste, Sidar-biddhasta Bakultala, Nil Jale Prem, Ekti Baktriter Pangtimala, Agriculture book for class nine, Kichhu Kotha, Assisting book for admission to Agriculture Diploma.
This card project was privately funded, developed and created by a group of like minded selfless individuals who are involved in animal welfare and have witnessed first hand the extreme overpopulation crisis here in the greater Phoenix area, surrounding cities and counties.
Pet overpopulation and crowded shelters are not unique to Arizona as we live in a Throw Away Society and unfortunately pets are discarded and forgotten with an Out of Sight Out of Mind Mentality .
Please give shelter pets the opportunity they were denied and so desperately deserve.
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November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
Persimmon Dinner," in Memory of Norman Bethune" ...and healers around the world who selflessly devote their lives to the health and happiness of others...
Organized by the Peace Plus One - World Sustainability Project, World Sustainability Organization.
In attendance:
Tiffany, Paul, Xue Mei, Sophia, Jason, Tony, Ivy, Tanna, Luke, Echo, Vicky, Grace, Stephanie, Frederick, Alina, Eric, Philip, Mr. Li and staff of the Vegan Hut restaurant in Beijing.