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| 2007-2008 Council Officers |
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Chaplain Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh, Treasurer Mike Castellano,Advocate Gil Condor, Deputy Grand Knight Jim Hillegass,
Trustee Roman Tresp, Grand Knight Jerry Cain, Financial Secretary Lou Calabro, Warden Charles Krah, Inside Guard Tom Moore,
Recording Secretary Tim Smith, Outside Guard Joe Sterck. Not present Chancellor Rob Ribic, Trustee John Barachie, Trustee
Jim Morrissey.
| Family of the Year 2006-2007 |
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Past Grand Knight John Barachie (left) and Chaplain and Pastor Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh (right) are pictured with the Thomas
Blaisse family.
Shown in the photo are oldest son Matthew a graduate of Lebanon Valley College, daughter Beth a graduate of St.
Catherine Laboure School and now a freshman at McDevitt High School, Tom's wife Roberta (Cookie), Tom and his father
John, a Fourth Degree Knight. Unavailable for the photo was son, Michael who is attending MIT in Cambridge,
MA. However, Tom and "Cookie" had Michael on the phone to hear the award presentation, and Cookie is holding Michael's
picture.
The ceremony was held in Leo Hall on Sunday, June 3 and many of Tom's brother Knights and their wives were in attendance.
The family was presented with a beautiful plaque by Grand Knight Jim Hillegass and a gift certificate to Felicita, one
of the area's finest resorts.
As members of our Council know, Tom and his family are active in church affairs, family values, community activities,
and, of course, one of the best fund raising families in our Council.
Tom and his family were instrumental in raising substantial funds through a variety of stage plays, including The
Fantasticks, Songfests, and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatres.
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at least, look into insurance for you and your family. If you are a firefighter or a police officer you are entitled
to even more benefits.
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Tom Pyne and son
Jim make K of C National News
Tom wears many hats. An employee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Tom is an active member
of our great Council and has helped with a variety of activities with the Council He
and his wife Laura are very active in the Pro Life movement in the Harrisburg area.
Tom has once again traveled to Mississippi to help those who are still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
Jim, Tom and Laura’s son, accompanied Tom on one trip.
“I think the most important lesson we learned from our experience was the thing that people from
the Gulf appreciated most was not our work or even our time, but the sense of
hope they obtained from our presence.” Tom said. “It was an uplifting experience for all, and we came away with
more than we gave.”
The Pynes worked on several projects in the Pass Christian area of Mississippi through the Diocese
of Biloxi. Upon returning home, Tom mentioned his experience to friends and co-workers, 18 of whom joined him for a second
excursion to Biloxi. Among those were three of our State legislators.
Tom has no illusions about conditions in Mississippi, conceding that the rebuilding effort will go
on for years. “It’s essential that Knights remain active in Gulf
recovery efforts…so that the victims don’t feel forgotten.”
Tom hopes to return to Mississippi again sometime this
year. “If any member of our Council is interested in helping with this great effort for the victims of Katrina,
you are encouraged to contact Tom for details.
The Council endorses Tom’s request and we are proud to have him as a member of our outstanding
Council
We were saddened to learn of the death of Father Daniel Mahoney. Father Mahoney was pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish
in Lower Paxton Township for 34 years.
Father Mahoney was 80 years old and recently achieved 50 years as a priest. He retired in 2002.
Funeral services will take place at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Allentown Blvd. Mass of Transferral will be Monday,
July 9 at 7:00 PM. The Mass will be preceeded by a viewing from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
As many members of our Council as possible should try to attend the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 10 at 12:00 noon. There
will be a viewing beginning at 9:00 AM on that day.
Rest in the peace of the Lord, old friend.
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Brother Joe Cribari maintains two web site, one of which is shown below and one which is shown on the "Sports"
page of our site.
Joe also asks that you support the Lalboure Club which benefits our Parish. Please return the
membership ticket you received in the mail recently. You can obtain additional membership tickets by sending your requests
to Joe.
As you know Joe and Pete Camachi have operated the Bingo for our Parish for years and they are still in
need of volunteers to help with this vital fund raising event. If you can donate a couplr of hours on a Saturday evening please
contact Joe or Pete.
Members can contact John McElwee at 583-2678 for Joe's phone number.
Guys and Dolls by Joe Cribari
Congratulations to Abbie Morrissey, daughter of Jim and Kathy, on her first place winning entry in the annual
Dr. Martin Luther King Essay Contest. This event is sponsored by the Harrisburg Parks and Recreation Department.
Abbie, an eighth grade student at our fine school, received her award from Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed.
Once again a student at our fine school placed first in this annual event.
WAY TO GO, ABBIE! You make us proud.
Congratulations to Michael Blaisse, recently awarded the Outstanding Youth from our Council.
Michael is currently attending MIT in Boston.
Michael, as most of you know, was instrumental in getting manpower to assist with the renovation of Leo Hall and he was
involved in various functions of the Council since hie grade school days.
Thanks, Michael, for all your help.
We also take pride in the sons of Carl and Cheri Comasco. Carl, Jr is attending Fordham and is enrolled in ROTC; Vincent,
a standout for Bishop McDevill High School footnball is a cadet at West Point and Michael, a senior at Bishop McDevitt
and an outstanding member of the winning Bishop McDevitt football team.
Congratulations to the Comasco young men.
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