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08/11/08 - NNHS Newsletter
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“At this point in my life I'd like to live |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Had I not decided to spend the entire morning and half the afternoon and evening in bed today, I might have picked an original new theme de jour, but instead I'll just swipe this one from years ago in the interest of time:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/08-11-06-NNHS-Truly-Madly-Deeply.html
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljdodmEly6A - Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll37xdj8rpU - Ten-minute clip of the movie "Truly Madly Deeply" (1990 - directed by Anthony Minghella) where Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson sing! - totally irrelevant to today's Newsletter - or is it?!?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103129/
NEWBIES:
1.
Patti Johnson Stowe ('62) of FL - 08/11/08 - "Class of 62 Newport News HS":
Brenda Amos Williams
('62 - of VA)
and she said I should contact you if I want to receive the newsletter.....
I've been divorced for a long tine but never changed my name back to Johnson
because of my three children who are now adults.Thanks, Carol.
Welcome aboard, Patti - and thanks so much for your kind words!
I've added your name to my
hidden mailing list, and your name to these pages:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-1960-to-1962.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1962.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Jul. 4 Fred Hayman Jul. 5 Doug Johnson Jul. 9 Adrienne Price Cox (deceased 08/20/06) Jul. 11 Bobby Maddy Jul. 13 James Stidham Jul. 18 Bill Queensberry Jul. 18 Mary Ellen Brewer Jul. 19 Mannie Smith Jul. 20 Harlan Hamby Jul. 22 Jerry Saunders Jul. 23 Newell Blayton Jul. 23 Bettie Bracey Gosner Jul. 25 Janey Roane Harper |
Aug. 1 Bette Heath Aug. 4 Colleen Luke Barton Aug. 5 Barbara Kemp Bostwick Aug. 7 Elaine Ferrell Taylor Aug. 9 Katherine Adams Barbrey Aug. 9 J. Hunter Todd Aug. 12 Lois Marie King Earwood Aug. 17 Carole Smith Bennett Aug. 17 Eugene Chapman Aug. 18 Etta L. Baker Aug. 23 Charles Allen Aug. 27 Pat Helmick Glover Aug. 27 Nancy Timberlake Spencer Aug. 28 Tony Lapides Aug. 29 Richard Coltrane Aug. 31 Pat Beck Letzinger |
Sept. 2 Frances Adams Smith Sept. 3 Morton Binder Sept. 8 Carroll Elliott Sept. 14 Billy Brewer Sept. 16 John Huller ('43) (Teacher) Sept. 17 Hugh McLawhorne Sept. 18 Bobby Bell Sept. 20 Barry Stutt Sept. 21 Maxine Petty Ramey Sept. 25 Jimmy Stroup Sept. 25 James Comer |
Thanks so much, Pat!
I've added them all to our Birthday Page:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
YIKESARONI!
It seems we missed bunches of them!
Well,
we'll get them next time, Gadget!
BIRTHDAYS
- BELATED AND UPCOMING:
Happy Belated Birthday to
1 - Bette Heath ('57) of VA;
4 - Colleen Luke Barton ('57) of England;
5 - Barbara Kemp Bostwick ('57);
7 - Elaine Ferrell Taylor (57);
9 - Katherine Adams Barbrey ('57)
AND
Hunter Todd
('57) of TX!
Happy Birthday tomorrow
to our Three-Fer - Lois Marie
King Earwood
('57),
Dave Arnold ('65) of VA,
AND 
Linwood Wright ('65) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
14 -
Tommie Mouser ('60) of VA
AND
My Grandson, Joseph Harty of OR;
17 - Carole Smith Bennett ('57), Eugene
Chapman ('57), AND
Ruth Ann Reece Horace ('67) of FL;
18 - Etta L. Baker ('57)
AND
Darlene
Willis Marshall (Hampton HS - '68) of VA!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
From Shirley Eanes Matthews ('66) of VA - 08/10/08 - "Another one of
us...":
PITTMAN, Richard E. "Dick" (obituary enclosed)
Thank you, Shirley!
I added this update to his earlier Memorial Newsletter:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/07-01-08-NNHS-Dick-Pittman.html
From
Norm Covert ('61) of VA - 08/10/08 - "'We're Everywhere'":
Thanks to
Billy Fitzgerald
(’58), of “The Promised Land (NN),” for recounting the Taylor family,
especially my Aunt Margaret Taylor Goodson (’50).
NNHS was a massive tree of relationships. Consider
that
Gary Fitzgerald (’61) is one of
my classmates and Billy’s brother. Gary was one of the free-spirit snare
drummers for “The Marching Typhoon” of
Mr. James P. Wilson.
I was embarrassed not to know for sure where first-cousin Bruce C. Goodson went to high school; I think he and his sister Joy both were graduated from Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg. Margaret (’50?) was married to my Uncle Carlyle Goodson (’50?). Margaret first captured my Grandfather Clifford C. Goodson’s heart and Carl was hooked. Carl and Margaret live outside Charlottesville.
Some
time ago I recounted Mother
Mary E. (Betsy) G. Covert (’37 of MD); and Goodson aunts:
Christine (Tena) G. Hensel (’39 of
NN); Arlene G. Davis (’46 of SC); and Myra Lee G. Jessen (’55 of
Gloucester), who first married Lee Roy Whiteman (’55). I will spare
the litany of siblings and cousins who were Typhoon, except
Cousin Frances Goodson Wang (’65
of MD), a “find” at this site last year.
I spent over a decade seeking my family history and genealogy. It is never finished, as in the link you, Carol, provided to another branch of the Beheathland family of Virginia.
I am reminded of “Benton Harbor” of the "Adventures of Chicken Man" (aired on WGH-1310 AM): “He’s everywhere! He’s Everywhere!”
Norm Covert (’61 of MD)
It's truly amazing how we are
all interconnected, isn't it?!? Thank you, Norm!
Did you know that the web site is referenced on Wikipedia?
Look at the bottom of this page at "External Links":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WGH_%28AM%29
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WOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!! How cool is that?!?
Thank you so much for showing me, Brown Eyes!
From
Norm Covert ('61) of VA - 08/10/08 - "Tender Mercies":
Webdoll,
My Bud
Sepi (a.k.a. Dimples) Dinwiddie
Prichard (’58) of NC, is a thoughty person and sensed I would benefit from
a little wisdom and indeed, “Tender Mercies,” now that my cardio-pacemaker
device has finally been fixed. I share it with those of you who depend on such
a miracle device.
(Penned by Herb Harned, this ditty was published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Aug. 3, 2008, by Columnist A. C. Snow. It was contained in a book entitled “Voices,” from Caroline Meadows Retirement Center in Chapel Hill.)
Hail to thee, my gizmo smart
That sends live current through my heart.
My sinus node has lost its vigor
And needs adjustment of its trigger.
Your electric mind has figured out
Proper rhythms to give the clout
For contracting pumps both left and right
Rushing blood to proper sites.
Needed oxygen to the brain
For thoughts and conscience to maintain.
Pacer, you mean all to me
Whether to be or not to be.
Norm Covert (’61) of MD
OH, WOW!!!
What a neat verse!
Thanks again, Normie - and Dimples!
Carol,
Snopes assesses the newsletter entry as "FALSE" and provides a lengthy
explanation and links for further reading.
I wanted to mention this before all your subscribers hastily forward it to every
female friend they have.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/ca125.asp
Oh, YIKES!!! Thanks so much for finding this, David!
The snopes account says in part, "While the story recounted above is the actual account of one woman's experiences, it is not accurate in its advice....Although the CA-125 test was her salvation, it is not necessarily useful to everyone. Please don't rush off to pressure your doctor into ordering one for you."
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 08/10/08 - "RE: 08/10/08 - Jimmy Dean's 80th Birthday":
Carol,
About Jimmy Dean,
I had a friend who had a friend that would buy homes fix them up and resell
them. He bought a place on the James River about ten years ago (45 acres) and
kept it, after fixing it up. One day, Jimmy Dean knocked on his door and said,
"I want to buy your place. How much do you want for it?"
The guy said, "it is not for sale."
Jimmy said, "My daddy always said every man has his price. I'll be back
tomorrow; you tell me yours."
He came back and bought the place for over a million dollars.
Around the same time I was on a flight to Pittsburgh and I had the mileage to upgrade to first class. Jimmy Dean and his wife sat right behind me. She was all excited about a party she was having at the new house. The guests would depart their dock on their yacht and boat down to Norfolk with an extensive menu of hors d'ourves, etc. and drinks. After she described to Jimmy this fabulous menu she asked, "Well, what do you think?"
He said, "Well, if you have a lot of G-- D--- money it's real good."
I think they were going to a Monday night Pittsburgh- Dallas game, but I could be wrong. They were both dressed in rather ornate western garb.
WOWZERONI-RINI!!!
What great stories!
Thanks for sharing them, Norris!
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We've All Been There!!!
GIGGLES! Thanks, Joyce! |
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PRAYER ROLL (arranged alphabetically, but not necessarily complete):
1.
Jerry Allen ('65) of VA -
update of 07/25/08 -
SEE:
07/25/08; -
update of 07/28/08 -
"Jerry's HOME!!! He is ... feeling much better. He will still have to tackle
some health issues, but we are getting there!"
"
2.
Julius Benton ('58) of VA - diagnosed
years ago with Pick's Disease;
update of 07/18/08 -
SEE:
07/19/08
3.
Connie Bloxom Thompson ('66) of MD - multiple heath and financial
issues; needing cataract surgery to prevent inevitable blindness ASAP;
Connie
Bloxom Thompson
2237 Hunter Chase
Bel Air, MD
21015
4
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Betty Brockwell McClure ('58) of VA - broken hip - early this year; still
recovering and in pain;
update of 06/17/08 - SEE:
06/18/08
5.
Clyde Bryant ('58) of PA - heart replacement surgery - 12/13/07
6.
Emily (daughter of
My
Niece Shari) of VA - advancing scoliosis; surgery 03/11/08;
update
of 03/12/08: surgery went well, running slight fever;
update
of 03/18/08: had some ups and
lows, but is home again;
update
of 04/14/08 - still in pain, running a fever;
update of 04/18/08 - SEE:
04/18/08;
update of
05/05/08 - "finally getting better. Her hamstring stretching is painful, but
making a big difference. She has years of physical therapy ahead of her, but is
doing soo much better";
update of 05/13/08 - has had a
setback; going to see the surgeon in Richmond on 05/15/08;
update of 06/15/08 - SEE:
06/17/08
7.
Dale Chestnut (Nakina HS, NC - '54) of VA suffered heart attack on 07/25/08, fell on sidewalk during attack, breaking his nose and cheekbone and losing a tooth; is in critical condition in Mary Immaculate ICU; update of 08/04/08 - SEE ABOVE8.
Carol Cook Campbell ('62) of VA -
update
of 07/26/08 - heart catheter; at home now and doing fine
9.
My Niece, Shari, of VA -
hospitalized 07/19/08
10.
Jimmy DeBerry ('64) of VA - stroke on 06/17/08;
update of 06/25/08 - SEE:
06/26/08;
update of 07/02/08 - SEE:
07/03/08;
update
of 07/26/08 - "went home July 10th and is doing GREAT; walking each night,
having therapy a few times a week and progressing very well"
11.
Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - knee surgery with complications on
07/01/08 -
update of 07/10/08 - SEE:
07/12/08;
update of 07/20/08
- SEE: 07/21/08
12. My second granddaughter,
Rachel Harty of IL - broke her ankle/leg in 3 places on 05/17/08; clean
breaks, no surgery required, but located in a tricky place for a growing
girl, so proper healing is essential;
update
of 05/30/08 - "healing nicely. They put her in a cast below the knee. She
still can't put any weight on it for 2 more weeks. Then she will be in a
walking cast for 3 weeks after that";
update of
06/14/08 - Her leg is healing much faster than the doctor had expected. She
is in a waterproof walking cast now for 3 weeks, then this cast will come
off and she will have physical therapy;
update of
07/06/08: SEE:
07/07/08;
update
of 07/27/08 - "has completed her physical therapy, and is now totally
healed!";
update
of 07/29/08 -
SEE ABOVE
13. Pat Floyd Pride ('62) of VA - update of 07/26/08 - hip surgery - at home now and doing fine
14. Bitsy Heath ('57) of VA - 07/02/08 - abdominal aneurysm requiring surgery; also having other issues with breathing and pulmonary output; SEE: 07/03/08
16
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Bobby Hedrick ('58) of VA - recently
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer;
update
of 03/22/08: "doing very well, no pain, just some soreness";
update
of 05/10/08: "continues to do well since the surgery for pancreatic cancer
and will now begin the follow-up treatment to be decided upon following the
consultation and evaluation at MD Anderson (Houston).
17. Charley Mugler of VA - suffered massive on 07/20/08
18. Pam Pennington Cherry ('58) of VA - congestive heart failure; cardiac ablation procedure - 02/06/08; second surgery on 02/20/08 for aneurysm; update of 03/17/08 - still experiencing difficulty with heart racing, breathing and pressure in her chest; pray that cardiac ablation procedure will not have to be repeated, and that Pam can learn to REST!; update of 05/04/08 - "in about eight months she will indeed have to have the ablation process repeated."
19. Marsha Rice ('62) of VA - update of 07/26/08 - knee surgery - at home now and doing fine
20. Tommy Scott ('61) of VA - update of 04/14/08 - "at home recuperating"; update of 05/22/08 - "still at home recuperating"; update of 06/09/08 - "still at home recovering. I am sure they would love receiving cards/notes from NNHS friends."
Edie Hallett Willett - '63) of VA - 05/05/08 - "underwent a double mastectomy
in 2007, has just completed vigorous chemo and is now undergoing radiation
treatments every day for seven weeks";
update of 07/19/08
-
finished her radiation treatments
and is now cancer free !!!!! - will be having reconstructive surgery in August.
22. Jim Wilson ('58) of VA recovering from prostate surgery on 06/02/08
23. All of Us
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 26 - 28, 2008 -
NNHS CLASS OF 1968:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1968.html - 03/31/08
2. Saturday, September 27, 2008 -
EVERYONE:Evelyn Fryer Fish's Birthday Party for All of Us
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-30-06-EVELYNS-PARTY.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-29-07-EVELYNS-PARTY.html
3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 17 - 19, 2008
- NNHS CLASS OF 1963 - AND PERHAPS OTHERS:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1963.html - 07/23/08
Y'all take 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.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley
Harty 219 Four Ply Lane Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305 910-488-9408 |
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To donate, click on the gold seal on the left, or just mail it to my home. Thanks! |
Truly Madly Deeply
(Savage Garden)
I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do..
I will be strong I will be faithful
'Cause I'm counting on a new beginning.
A reason for living.
A deeper meaning.
I want to stand with you on a mountain.
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever.
Until the sky falls down on me...
And when the stars are shining brightly
In the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish
Send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry..
The tears of joy
For all the pleasure and the certainty.
That we're surrounded
By the comfort and protection of..
The highest power.
In lonely hours.
The tears devour you..
I want to stand with you on a mountain,
I want to bathe with you in the sea.
I want to lay like this forever,
Until the sky falls down on me...
Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
'Cause it's standing right before you.
All that you need will surely come...
I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy.
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly madly deeply do...
"Truly Madly Deeply" midi courtesy of http://rainbowsendpress.com/sp/midi2.html - 08/09/06
"Truly
Madly Deeply"
lyrics courtesy
of
http://www.lyrics007.com/Savage%20Garden%20Lyrics/Truly%20Madly%20Deeply%20Lyrics.html
- 08/09/06
Image of Couple on Mountain courtesy of http://www.heathrowhikers.org/ - 08/09/06
Image of Couple in the Mediterranean Sea courtesy of http://www.amathusholidays.co.uk/travel_agents/login.asp - 08/09/06
Golden Flower Hearts Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://members.tripod.com/~emelinda/index-12.html - 10/21/04
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip
art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Coast Guard Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/SealsEmblems/USCG.htm - 10/03/07
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
