06/09/16 - NNHS Newsletter


	06/09/16 - NNHS Newsletter - Cole Porter's 125th Birthday “My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director.” (press interview Feb. 8, 1955) - *Cole Porter* *(09 June 1891 - 15 Oct 1964)*

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

We try to repeat today's birthday celebration here every year because I am one of Cole Porter's biggest fans:

BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR4Frv6CXgU&NR=1&feature=fvwp - Cole Porter Tribute

BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVlDs5DYEUI - Cole Porter Medley - Judy Garland, 1965 Academy Awards - introduced by Gene Kelly

HOMEWORK:

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

http://www.coleporter.org/

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/porter_c.html

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday tomorrow to Sydney Dearing ('56) of TN AND the late Eileen Casey Sparkman (Ferguson HS - '68) (deceased 16 Aug 2011)!

Happy Birthday this week to:

11 - Joan Warren Smith ('63) AND Butch Corson ('63) of Northern VA;

12 - Cynthia Clontz Mears ('57);

14 - The United States Army - 1775 AND the late Rosalee Will Jecmenek ('65) (d. 20 July 2013) AND Cindy _____ Konstant of VA (Wife of George Konstant - '65 of VA) AND Linda McKenna Sivilich of PA AND My Grandson, Buckley Harty of CA;

16 - Jane Hoffman ('57) AND Kay Walker Gray ('57) of VA AND Nancy Dearing Berry ('62) of TX!

Many Happy Returns to You All!

http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html

THIS DAY IN WWII:

June 09, 1940 - Norway surrendered to the Nazis.

June 09, 1944 - 99 civilians were hung from lampposts and balconies by German troops in Tulle, France, in reprisal for maquisards attacks.

June 09, 1944 - The Soviet Union invaded East Karelia and the previously Finnish part of Karelia, occupied by Finland since 1941. Russia was fighting to gain back territory that had been ceded to it under the terms of the Treaty of Moscow of 1940.

June 09, 1995 - Japan's parliament passed a controversial resolution designed to atone for the country's role in World War II.

THIS DAY IN 1966:

Thursday, June 09, 1966 - Singer-songwriter and actress Tamela Mann was born Tamela Jean Johnson in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thursday, June 09, 1966 - Pianist Jan Vayne was born Jan Veenje in Zuidwolde, Netherlands.

“If you really want a certain blessing, you’d better find out what the laws are that govern that blessing and then work on becoming obedient to those laws.”
- Russell M. Nelson
(b. 09 Sept 1924)

“HOBBES: All this modern technology just makes people try to do everything at once.”
- Bill Watterson
(b. 05 July 1958)

From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 05/22/16 - "GOD'S POST-IT NOTES (#14 in a Series of 17)":

The real secret of happiness is not what you give or what you receive;
it's what you share.
     GIGGLES! Thank you, Dearest Judy!

   From George Helliesen ('61) of VA - 05/30/16 - "AND THE YEARS GO BY... (#9 in a Series of 11)":

And the years go by
Life is short... so smile!
This getting old thing is starting to suck!!!

     WILD GIGGLES! Thanks, George! These have been a hoot!

Wonder Woman is menopausal...

BONUS NIGHT AND DAY CROCHET PATTERN:

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/night-day-wrap and http://www.redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/WR1854.pdf - Ann Regis' Night & Day Wrap

BONUS COLE PORTER RECIPE:

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Cole-Porter-Slaw-Allrecipes - Cole Porter Slaw

FINALLY: From www.ajokeaday.com - 06/08/16:

Ever been told something, but you can't decide if it's a compliment or an insult?

Recently, when I greeted my coworker, she said, “You look so gorgeous, I didn’t recognize you!”

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations.
2. Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17, 2016 - The NNHS Class of 1966 will hold their 50-Year Reunion - OPEN TO ALL CLASSES. Friday Night: Meet and Greet at The Cove Restaurant, City Center, NN, 711 Lakefront Commons, NN from 7:00 PM - closing. Saturday Night: Marriott Hotel, City Center, 740 Town City Drive, NN from 7:00 PM - midnight in the Pearl Room.
3. Wednesday and Thursday, October 19 and 20, 2016 - The NNHS Class of 1956 will hold their 60-Year Reunion.

PRAYER ROLL:
http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 06/07/16
BLOG:
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11

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

                          Love to all, Carol

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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE: http://www.nnhs65.com

PERSONAL WEB SITE: http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
910-584-8802

"Never underestimate
the power of a drop
in the bucket."

THREE WAYS TO DONATE:

1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com);

2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or

3. Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!

You're the Top, What is This Thing Called Love, Let's Do It, I Get a Kick Out of You,
My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Begin the Beguine, Night and Day

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
(09 June 1891 - 15 Oct 1964)

Why pick one, when there are so many?

Howsabout a medley? Runs for 9m46s.

Cole Porter selection includes, You're the Top, What is This Thing Called Love, Let's Do It,
I Get a Kick Out of You, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Begin the Beguine, Night and Day.

Lyrics: Forget 'em. Too many songs. Everybody knows the words, anyway, right?

Well, they certainly should!!!

Cole Porter Medley for Piano midi courtesy
of http://www.musicforpianos.com/songs%20page.htm at the brilliant suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/08/06
Thanks so much, Dave!

Both Images of Cole Porter courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/porterguide/ - 06/08/06

Brown Star Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04

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

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03

Jeffrey Holman's Image "A Drop in the Bucket" courtesy of https://tearsfromalonelygod.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/a-drop-in-the-bucket/ - 05/23/16

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		The real secret of happiness is not what you give or what you receive; it's what you share. GIGGLES! Thank you, Dearest Judy!