02/22/08 - NNHS Newsletter George Washington's 276th Birthday “I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an 'Honest Man.'" - George Washington (22 Feb 1732 - 14 Dec 1799)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

   Barring technical difficulties, today's theme is supposed to repeat every year:

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HOMEWORK:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/gw1.html

http://www.pbs.org/georgewashington/

http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/

http://www.mountvernon.org/

BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND UPCOMING:

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    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 02/17/08 - "Soon to be gone. (TOUCHING)":

 

Soon To Be Gone - From A Military Doctor:

Often it is a person of dubious character who has been shot or stabbed. With our large military retiree population, it is often a nursing home patient. Even with my enlisted service and minimal combat experience in Panama , I have caught myself groaning when the ambulance brought in yet another sick, elderly person from one of the local retirement centers that cater to military retirees. I had not stopped to think of what citizens of this age group represented.

I saw "Saving Private Ryan." I was touched deeply. Not so much by the carnage, but by the sacrifices of so many. I was touched most by the scene of the elderly survivor at the graveside, asking his wife if he'd been a good man. I realized that I had seen these same men and women coming through my Emergency Dept. and had not realized what magnificent sacrifices they had made. The things they did for me and everyone else that has lived on this planet since the end of that conflict are priceless.

Situation permitting, I now try to ask my patients about their experiences. They would never bring up the subject without the inquiry. I have been privileged to an amazing array of experiences, recounted in the brief minutes allowed in an Emergency Dept. encounter. These experiences have revealed the incredible individuals I have had the honor of serving in a medical capacity, many on their last admission to the hospital.

There was a frail, elderly woman who reassured my young enlisted medic, trying to start an IV line in her arm. She remained calm and poised, despite her illness and the multiple needle-sticks into her fragile veins. She was what we call a "hard stick." As the medic made another attempt, I noticed a number tattooed across her forearm. I touched it with one finger and looked into her eyes. She simply said, " Auschwitz ." Many of later generations would have loudly and openly berated the young medic in his many attempts. How different was the response from this person who'd seen unspeakable suffering.

Also, there was this long retired Colonel, who as a young officer had parachuted from his burning plane over a Pacific Island held by the Japanese. Now an octogenarian, he had a minor cut on his head from a fall at his home where he lived alone. His CT scan and suturing had been delayed until after midnight by the usual parade of high priority ambulance patients. Still spry for his age, he asked to use the phone to call a taxi, to take him home, then he realized his ambulance had brought him without his wallet. He asked if he could use the phone to make a long distance call to his daughter who lived 7 miles away. With great pride we told him that he could not, as he'd done enough for his country and the least we could do was get him a taxi home, even if we had to pay for it ourselves. My only regret was that my shift wouldn't end for several hours, and I couldn't drive him myself.

I was there the night MSgt. Roy Benavidez came through the Emergency Dept. for the last time. He was very sick. I was not the doctor taking care of him, but I walked to his bedside and took his hand. I said nothing. He was so sick, he didn't know I was there. I'd read his Congressional Medal of Honor citation and wanted to shake his hand. He died a few days later.

The gentleman who served with Merrill's Marauders, the survivor of the Bataan Death March, the survivor of Omaha Beach, the 101 year old World War I veteran,  the former POW held in frozen North Korea, the former Special Forces medic - now with non-operable liver cancer, the former Viet Nam Corps Commander. I remember these citizens. I may still groan when yet another ambulance comes in, but now I am much more aware of what an honor it is to serve these particular men and women.

I have seen a Congress who would turn their back on these individuals who've sacrificed so much to protect our liberty. I see later generations that seem to be totally engrossed in abusing these same liberties, won with such sacrifice. It has become my personal endeavor to make the nurses and young enlisted medics aware of these amazing individuals when I encounter them in our Emergency Dept. Their response to these particular citizens has made me think that perhaps all is not lost in the next generation. My experiences have solidified my belief that we are losing an incredible generation, and this nation knows not what it is losing. Our uncaring government and ungrateful civilian populace should all take note. We should all remember that we must "Earn this."

This was written by Captain Stephen R. Ellison, M.D. US Army.

   Thank you for this moving selection, Shari - so very much!

  From My #2 Daughter-in-Law, Bethany Winona Harty (Siuslaw HS, OR - '94) of OH - 02/17/08 - "My Hat / My Underwear":

		This is SO funny. It makes me laugh every time I see it. Grandma Lyn (Winona - of OR) sent 2 new pairs of underwear for Joe, red and white NBA undies. Jimmy has decided that the red pair is his hat. Don't ask me why, I don't know. But, it's sure funny. What you are watching is Jimmy wearing Joe's undies, and Joe getting mad at him. HILARIOUS! http://bethanyharty.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-hat-my-underwear.html - push the play button Just so you all know, these are brand new, never before worn. Not dirty underwear. Just thought I'd put that out there. Hehehe.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
James Brownlee Harty

   Thanks, Bethany, this video is hysterical! You have funny babies!

       From My #5 Son, Nathaniel (Harty - Hillsboro HS, IL - '97 - of IL) - 02/18/08 - "RE - "My Hat / My Underwear":

Haha, that is good stuff. It does look a bit like a ski mask.

I must confess that      Joshua (Harty - Hillsboro HS, IL - '95 - of IL) and I used to wear underwear on our heads when we played, but we haven't done that in weeks.

   Thanks, Faniel! I have funny babies, too!

       From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/18/08 - "BEACON - 29 MAR 63":

Articles are attached.
 

Friday, March 29, 1963	Friday, March 29, 1963	Friday, March 29, 1963	Friday, March 29, 1963
Cagers Bring Home Awards PLUS Ads for Paramount Theater, Leggett's, and Nachman's	Coach Warren Mitchell and Kenny Henderson ('64)	Wilder Burger - Kenny Henderson and Donna Chadwell (both '64)	Sports Shorts by Ken Lipscomb ('63)

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   Thanks, Brown Eyes! I'm enjoying these so much!

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     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Beacons.html

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    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 02/18/08 - "Someone In You Life (great message)":

There is someone special in your life who can be a constant source of motivation and encouragement for you. It is someone whom you trust and believe, someone who unquestionably has your best interest at heart. That someone is you.

Every day, you talk to yourself more than any other person talks to you. You have an enormous influence over you own thoughts and actions. The things you tell yourself you accept and believe virtually without question.

What are you saying to yourself every day? Think about it. Is it positive, encouraging, challenging and enriching? Or is it mostly complaining, whining, negative and full of self pity?

You can make a real and powerful difference in the quality of your life by the things you tell yourself from moment to moment. Stop and pay attention to what you're telling yourself. The world around you can often be very negative. That doesn't mean you must follow suit, though. Choose to encourage yourself. Choose to be a positive influence on your own life. What you say to yourself has tremendous power. Make it count.

 

~ Wish I knew the Author~

   Thanks again, Shari - this is a great reminder!

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       From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/20/08 - "Old Filling Stations":

I was reviewing my PC holdings and came across these three. I had captured the images more for the locations
than the stations, but they have new significance.

P. D. Copes Servicenter and "The Onley Diner" U. S. Route No. 13 36 Miles North Cape Charles, Va.	"EXMORE ESSO SERVICENTER - RT. 13 - EXMORE, VA. - STANLEY & JOHN"	1937 Postcard - "James River Bridge Hotel --- Modern Cabins South End of James River Bridge on U. S. Route 17, Carrollton, VA"

   Thank you, Captain!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-peninsula-gas-stations.html

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    From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 02/21/08 - "Thanks, Conduit!!!":

Hi, Carol:
 

You are such a dear, and our trusty TYPHOON Conduit.
 

Just heard from         Sydney Dearing ('56 - of TN) and he is going to take over the Memorial Profile for his late father at Marines-Together We Served.
 

Thanks for getting us in touch after so many years.
 

TYPHOON Regards,

Joe Madagan ('57) of FL

   Thass' mah job, Adonis! I was glad to be able to help!

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    From Aretie Gallins Patterson ('59) of TN - 02/21/07 -"I HAVE E-MAIL AGAIN!!!":

I have had the worst case of withdrawal - no e-mail since Feb. 8! Finally I am back and now no more e-mail will bounce back to senders!!!!!! I didn't know that Comcast would cut off access to web mail once we closed our account in Manassas. There has got to be a better way to deal with this!

 

We moved on Feb. 8 and are now living in our new house in (Crossville) Tennessee.....

 

..... Now, y'all come!!!! I love company and we have lots of room!!!!!!!!

 

Well, it's back to unpacking boxes!!! Whew! What a chore!!!

 

Take care, and hope to hear from y'all soon!

 

Love,

Aretie

   YOWZERONI-WOWZERONI!!! I can scarcely believe you willingly left the Sacred Soil of Virginia, Lady! Nevertheless, it's great to hear from you again! I do not envy your job of unpacking, but new homes are always exciting, so congratulations!

   Just after I received your note, I was watching Sergeant York (1941) **** on TV, and of course as he returned home home from WWI, a big sign at the station loudly proclaimed, "CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE." Small world.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034167/

   I've changed your status everywhere I could think to do so:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html 

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-1959-n-before.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1959.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/faculty.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teachers.html

               http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/teach-Danley.html  - Say, do you have a favorite song you'd like added here??

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PRAYER ROLL (arranged alphabetically, but not necessarily complete):

1.   Jerry Allen ('65) of VA - begins radiation for cancer - 02/20/08

2. My Friend Judy of IL -  shoulder replacement surgery - 04/22/08

3. Clyde Bryant ('58) of PA - heart replacement surgery - 12/13/07

4.      Me ('65) of NC - recent escalation of shortness of breath, heart and blood pressure problems plus the usual .....

5. Emily (daughter of My Niece Shari) of VA - continuing problems with advancing scoliosis

6.       Herb Hice of MI - triple bypass surgery plus carotid artery cleanup - @ 01/25/08

7. Patsy Lewis Hancock ('57) of VA - suffered second massive heart attack - 01/31/08

8.       John London (Warwick HS - '57) of VA - lumbar surgery to fix a spinal stenosis [ laminectomy]; will also involve fusion of vertebrae - 02/05/08

9. Pam Pennington Cherry ('58) of VA - congestive heart failure; cardiac ablation procedure - 02/06/08

10.   Catherine Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - recent surgery on right knee

11. All of Us

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958

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    From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 01/12/08 - "Gas Stations Of Yesteryear-------------------------this IS REAL Americana" (#20 in a Series of 37):

Carol, do not know if you would like to show these or not. Just brings back a lot memories from yesteryear. Hope you like them. 

Jerry Blanchard (62) of Va.

Gas Stations Of  Yesteryear

Back when life was much simpler and gas was 18-25 cents a gallon!!

(or there about) and as low as 17 cents during gas wars.

		Old American Gas Stations from all around the country   Some are abandoned, some are restored and many are still in use.
This is one of those still standing (but not in use). It's on Sprague Street in Winston - Salem, NC - a Shell station in case you can't figure that out.

Yeah . . .  I remember!

 And with a fill-up you got the gas pumped for you, your windshield cleaned, oil and fluids checked, tires checked,
a free map, if you wanted it, and greeted in ENGLISH !!!

Yeah! I remember!!!

Enjoy Your Days & Love Your Life.... Because...."Life is a journey to be savored."

  Thanks, Jerry, I remember them quite fondly, too!

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   Remember, there's much more to come - next time!  Obviously there are still several people to be added to our Famous Military pages!!

   Two of those cool items to come are some fabulous images from    Phil Hammond ('64) of UT and       Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI.   Rest assured I've neither lost them nor forgotten them.  I just haven't processed them yet! 

    From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 02/21/08 - "Way too many photos to post...":

No need to post my Italy photos..

   Well, I wasn't planning to post ALL of them Jean - just five or ten of my faves! I was planning to do them all yesterday, but I slacked off the whole day. Then I thought I'd finish them this morning, but now my eyes are bothering me, so I suppose I'm going to be slacking off again for a while - sorry!  

   Y'all take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                          Love to all, Carol

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Yankee Doodle
 

Father and I went down to camp
Along with Captain Gooding
And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty pudding.

Chorus
Yankee doodle, keep it up
Yankee doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.

There was Captain Washington
Upon a slapping stallion
A-giving orders to his men
I guess there was a million.

Chorus

And then the feathers on his hat
They looked so' tarnal fin-a
I wanted pockily to get
To give to my Jemima.

Chorus

And then we saw a swamping gun
Large as a log of maple
Upon a deuced little cart
A load for father's cattle.

Chorus

And every time they shoot it off
It takes a horn of powder
It makes a noise like father's gun
Only a nation louder.

Chorus

I went as nigh to one myself
As' Siah's underpinning
And father went as nigh agin
I thought the deuce was in him.
We saw a little barrel, too
The heads were made of leather
They knocked upon it with little clubs
And called the folks together.

Chorus

And there they'd fife away like fun
And play on cornstalk fiddles
And some had ribbons red as blood
All bound around their middles.
The troopers, too, would gallop up
And fire right in our faces
It scared me almost to death
To see them run such races.

Chorus

Uncle Sam came there to change
Some pancakes and some onions
For' lasses cake to carry home
To give his wife and young ones.

Chorus

But I can't tell half I see
They kept up such a smother
So I took my hat off, made a bow
And scampered home to mother.

Chorus

Cousin Simon grew so bold
I thought he would have cocked it
It scared me so I streaked it off
And hung by father's pocket.

Chorus

And there I saw a pumpkin shell
As big as mother's basin
And every time they touched it off
They scampered like the nation.


Other Verses:

And there was Captain Washington,
With gentlefolks about him,
They say he's gown so 'tarnal proud
He will not ride without them.

Chorus

There came Gen'ral Washington
Upon a snow-white charger
He looked as big as all outdoors
And thought that he was larger.

Chorus

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"Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Dandy Medley" midi courtesy of http://www.lilesnet.com/patriotic/midi/default.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thanks, Dave! 

"Yankee Doodle" lyrics courtesy of http://www.contemplator.com/america/ydoodle.html
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/09/05
Thanks again, Dave!

Charles Willson Peale 1772 Portrait of Washington courtesy of http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/faq/govern_a.html - 02/22/05 (still missing...)
Replaced courtesy of http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/george_washington.htm - 02/21/09

Gilbert Stuart Portrait of Washington courtesy of http://www.piersonphoto.com/Pierson2.htm - 02/22/05 (re-saved 02/21/09)

Flag Divider Bar clip art courtesy of http://www.cowboyclipart.net/patriotism/dividers.asp - 02/09/05 (re-saved 02/21/09)

Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!

Siuslaw High School's Viking Logo clip art courtesy of http://www.answers.com/topic/minnesotavikings-1000-png - 12/27/07

Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html - 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!

Animated Laughter clip art courtesy of Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!

Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06

Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!!

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!

Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06

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