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08/19/06 - NNHS Newsletter
Today

"One today is worth two tomorrows."

-  Benjamin Franklin
(17 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

   Hello, Sweetie Pies!  I hope you're having a lovely weekend!

BIRTHDAYS:

   We have two big Happy Birthdays today:    Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA and    Jimmy DeBerry ('64) of VA, who were born in Riverside Hospital on the same night as their fathers paced the halls together, are celebrating their 60th birthdays today - as is former    President Bill Clinton!
 
  http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

   Have a marvelous day, Gentlemen!

About August 20, 1946  
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.
com/oddsends.html 		 
 

RERUN AND COMPLETED:

From Joanne Kates Roos of VA - 08/15/06:

Dear Carol -

I thought you might like to see the Daily Press Sunday, August 13, 2006 and Monday, August 14, 2006.  A beginning series entitled "They dare to dream" -   Who Built?  A special look at local innovation from the past century and more.  Sunday's story was on Collis  P. Huntington and Monday's story was on my mother, Rena Nachman Kates.  It would be neat to put this with your Nachman's Dept. Store site. 

Love your web site! 

Sincerely, Joanne Kates Roos

   Joanne!  How nice to hear from you!  It sounds invaluable!  Thanks for letting us know!   And I'm delighted that such a story was written.  One simply cannot think of Newport News without thinking of Nachman's!

   Technically challenged as I am, I tried for a good hour to find that story, before finally asking the magical    Dave Spriggs ('64 - of VA) for help.  He, of course, found it instantly, and sent it on my way - with a bonus (which we're saving for tomorrow)!....

   Thank you again, David!
 

  

    From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 08/17/06 - "Nachman's":

  Who Built: Retail pioneer, civic leader Rena Nachman Kates  
Rena Nachman Kates    
     


The department store president was lenient with credit, active in groups and might have found today's retailers lacking a personal touch.

BY VICTOR REKLAITIS
223-5682
August 14, 2006
NEWPORT NEWS -- Before Patrick Henry Mall or City Center at Oyster Point, shoppers flocked to Nachman's Department Store.

Everybody seemed to buy from the downtown store in its heyday. It was Virginia's third-largest department store in the 1930s, and no store in the state surpassed it in merchandise sold per cubic foot.

Few traces of the place remain today. The Nachman name is still visible throughout Hampton Roads because of Nachman Realty, but that business isn't headed by descendants of the store's founder. Rather, it's run by descendants of one of his brothers.

Nonetheless, Nachman's Department Store is remembered for drawing shoppers to Newport News, its personal touch and its leaders. They included the civic-minded Rena Nachman Kates, who was the store's president for about 15 years.

Kates - born in 1898 in a flat above the store when it was on 18th Street - was involved in the business from childhood through 1970, when a chain absorbed it. She began serving as president in 1954. Female executives were rare at that time, but it's unlikely that Kates considered herself a pioneer, said JoAnne Roos, one of Kates' twin daughters.

"I don't think she ever really thought about it, because her mother before her worked right alongside my grandfather," said Roos, a York County resident.

Kates' mother, Ida, was the store's second president after the death of her husband, Sol Nachman. He opened the family's first store in 1894 and tried a few downtown locations before settling on the corner of Washington Avenue and 32nd Street. But Sol Nachman died two years before a new three-story 60,000-square foot building that he designed opened at that site in 1931.

The new building's first floor had cosmetics, men's clothing and a lunch counter, while other floors carried women's and children's clothing, books and home furnishings. It was the Peninsula's premier department store. Movie star Ava Gardner, who once lived in Newport News, bought her wardrobe there in the 1940s before screen tests in New York.

"You're nobody unless you owe Nachman's." That was the kicker to a story that Kates enjoyed telling in 1989, three years before her death. A woman tells her friend that she's just paid off her Nachman's bill, and the friend exclaims, "You'd better go down and buy something else."

When customers owed money, Nachman's was often lenient. Roos said Kates even helped some customers who were hard up, continuing a tradition started by Sol Nachman. Also during Kates' tenure, Nachman's was ahead of other stores in opening its lunch counter to blacks, according to the book "Newport News: A Centennial History."

Kates was active in Temple Sinai, a number of local civic organizations and efforts to help Jewish refugees after World War II. The local groups included the still-running Peninsula Camp Fund Committee, which she co-founded to send children in need to camp.

Nachman's was bought by Philips-Van Heusen Corp. in 1970 and made part of the Rices-Nachmans chain. It was later absorbed into the Hess's chain. In the mid-1980s, the Nachman's building on Washington Avenue was torn down. A branch store that Kates opened in Warwick Shopping Center on Warwick Boulevard is also no more.

Sue Anne Bangel - Kates' other daughter and a Lancaster County resident - said the local retail scene in 2006 probably would upset her mother and grandparents. The personal touch toward customers and employees, she said, is often lacking today.
 

  
   Thank you so much for extracting and preserving this for us, David!

   It is posted at last - with top billing!  I redesigned the page slightly, and read all those great memories one more time.  What joy they bring!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-N-R.html

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

   Thank you again, Joanne!

 

  From  Fuzzy Turner ('63) of NC - 08/16/06 - "*77 on cell phones":

MUST KNOW *77
I knew about the red light on cars, but not the *77. It was about 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. *Lauren's parents have always told them never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they get to a gas station, etc. *

Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called * 77 on her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher checked to see if there were police cars near where she was and there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.

Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes.

I never knew about the *77 Cell Phone feature, but especially for a woman alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet place. You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them (i.e. put on your hazard lights) or call *77 like Lauren did.

Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful information.

*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell** Mobility confirmed that *77 was a direct link to state trooper info. So, now it's your turn to let your friends know about *77.

Send this to every woman (or person) you know; it may save a life.

   WOWZERS!!!  Thanks for this valuable information, Fuzzy!

 

    From Fred Field ('45) of CA - 08/18/06 - "Classmate in the News":

(1945) Classmate Sarah Forbes is in the news again today.  What a generous donation!
 
Stay well.        Fred
 
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++

Pioneering female doctor plans to give CNU $1M

Dr. Sarah Forbes will give the money for merit scholarships.

BY ANGELA FOREST
247-7863
August 18, 2006

NEWPORT NEWS -- The first woman in Newport News to start her own obstetrics and gynecology practice has agreed to donate $1 million to Christopher Newport University over the next several years.

Dr. Sarah Forbes will give the money to the merit scholarship challenge campaign for CNU's top students.

The donation will be matched dollar for dollar with other donations to the scholarship program over the next five years. That could boost the scholarship fund to $2 million.

"It serves to secure more effectively and efficiently a future for young people in the city and the state," Forbes said Thursday.

She said she chose to give the money to CNU because of how it has been transformed into a school of rising academic and cultural prominence under President Paul Trible.

"It's shown the ability to improve the quality of life for the communities," Forbes said. "I'm hoping that through his (Trible's) efforts, it continues to grow and continues to serve our young people because they are our future." A graduate of the University of Rochester, Forbes received academic scholarships while in college. However, she said, "in my day it didn't cost like it does today."

She earned a medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1954 and has been in private practice in obstetrics and gynecology since 1958. Her office is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Forbes, who said she's in her late 70s, said the money she's providing comes from her practice and investments.

In a statement, Trible said the donation allows CNU to better compete in recruiting top students. For the 2006-07 school year, CNU will award 11 merit scholarships totaling $25,000.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Fred W. Field
Fullerton, CA
fwfield@juno.com
 

  
   WOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!!

   Thanks so much for sending this, Fred!  I've posted this on her page:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-physicians-and-dentists.html

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

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/doc-Sarah-Forbes.html

   I've not forgotten about contacting her as you requested; I've just been a little overwhelmed this week....

  

    From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 08/18/06 - "Warwick Hotel PC":

With all the attention to recent events, I doubt that you were monitoring E-Bay .... but I was, and I picked up this prize a few days ago.

All that for a buck. WOW!!!

D

   WOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!!  What a fabulous treasure, David!  Congratulations!

    
  Sunday, Jan 9, 1916 -  Hotel Warwick Menu  
     
  
   I posted it on the Hotel Warwick page for you:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-H-M.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/hotel-warwick.html

   I suppose it depends on your individual computer settings, but I have to click on that twice to view it full-size.  I resized it three times so you could read all those wondrous offerings clearly.

   Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Brown Eyes!   That would be a good place to travel in that time machine, too.  Look at those beautiful grounds!

  

  From Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 08/18/06 - "Blake's Aetna Commercial":

HERE IT IS FINALLY....Blake's commercial with Aetna......all three videos that were made are on the Aetna web site......for those of you who haven't seen Blake in a while, he's the guy in the chair on the left.


Shortcut to: http://www.myhomefront.tv/media/CUONG/video/drag_race_FINAL.mov

   WOWZERONI!!!  How cool is that?!?  Thanks for sending this to us, Janice!!!

 

  From Bill Black ('66) of GA - 08/18/06 - "KOSOVO MUSIC VIDEO":

Dudes! Lock 'n Load.. Surf's Up! Or at least, incoming... I'm waxin' down my flak suit and my 9'8" Dewey Weber.

Oh, Carol.. Would this (attached video) be suitable for Beach Boys Month on the high school website?

Bill

   Wal, YAH, Bill, it would, ummm.  It would actually be perfect to somehow include on #6 in that series.  The problem, of course, is I have absolutely no knowledge of how to attach a video onto a .html page.  If I can locate an url for it, I can include the whole link as I did above.

   Lemme work on it....

   Thanks, Bucky!

 

  From Bobby Fox ('63) of IA - 08/18/06 - "change of address":

Carol,
 
would you please change my e-mail address to ______________.
 
Thanks so much for all you do . . . ~~
 
Bobby
 
Robert A. Fox, CFE
 General Manager
 Mississippi Valley Fair, Inc./Nascar Track

 2815 West Locust Street
 Davenport, Ia. 52804


http://www.mvfair.com/

   Thank you, Bobby!  I have you all switched!  Let me know if you'd like it posted here, as that's done only with permission:

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

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1963.html

 

  From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 08/18/06 - "Buckroe":


Hi Carol,
 
Perhaps a new motto for all Typhoons: We'll Always Have Buckroe.
 
My Buckroe story is not really about the beach, the park, the boys, or the bands, all of which . My dates are a little fuzzy 'cause I have no yearbooks, but I believe it was in the Fall '63 production of Our Town that I played the role of the little sister, "Rebecca", to Jerry Fisher's "George." The fabulous    Susan Sandler ('66) played the lead character, "Emily," and I thought (and still think) she was the greatest actress I'd ever seen. I loved the whole production, especially the backstage camaraderie with the older kids, which was special treatment for a "mouse." Until then, my only experience with older classmates was walking the "vulture line."

 

Anyway, I remained on "a nod and a smile" terms with all the cast and crew for the rest of the year. That next summer, I was at Buckroe with my friend, JoAnne Fay ('69) and ran into Susan Sandler. I was thrilled! She not only nodded and smiled, but said hello and remembered my name! I also had the great privilege of doing her a favor: she needed 5 cents more to take the bus home, and I was able to provide it.
 
(Carol, when I started this story it was to take your mind off your recent troubles. It just occurred to me that I once again have the privilege of helping one of the big kids. And it is just as great a privilege today as it was on that summer day in Buckroe, long ago. And you, in turn, have helped me recall one of my fondest memories. Life's just one big fat circle, ain't it?)
 
I wanted to add a hello to    Ricki Green (Gray - '68 - of NC). Nice to see another '68mate. If we get one more, we can have a reunion at Starbuck's.
 
Typhoons Forever,
Chris

 

  
  
   Thanks so much for that heartwarming story, Chris!

   I vividly remember seeing that play!  The fact that I can recall it after 43 years is indicative of what an outstanding production it was!  I'm delighted to know after all this time that you were in it, Lady!  I do love seeing Life's Big Circle!  I thought I had a surprise for you in connection with this, but it was not included in this material. 

   On the very oldest portion of the site - still in its original form for sentimental reasons of my own - I believe you'll find some things of interest.  My friend   Harron Ellenson ('65) of MA sent me these treasures shortly after her mother passed away.  It's therefore called Harron's Mother's Treasure Chest.  Other than the opening page (which was made by my then 17-year old #6 son,    Dale (Harty - American School, IL - '02 - of NC), the layouts are lame, as I was such a novice, but the content is incredible!

http://www.angelfire.com/va3/nnhs_65/treasures.html

   Thanks again, Harron!

   And thank you, Chris - for helping me in so many ways!

 

ALERTS:  

  From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 03/13/06:

Point Plaza Hotel is located just north of the I-64 and Route 17 interchange, Exit #258. We have reserved a block of rooms there for Friday and Saturday nights at a special rate of $84, plus tax for an efficiency, and $99 plus tax for a suite.

You must book your rooms no later than Thursday, August 31st. Please call (800) 841-1112 or (757) 599-4460 and identify yourself as an attendee of the NNHS Class of 1966 Reunion being held there on September 30th to receive this special rate.

   Thanks, Dee!
 

  

    From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/20/06 - "ATTENTION ALL CLASS
OF 1964 TYPHOONS":

If you will require lodging, we have reserved a block of 15 rooms at the Point Plaza, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News VA, for Saturday night, October 14th, at a special NNHS rate of $79 (Standard) or $99 (Suite) plus 12.5% tax. You must make your reservation NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2006. Call 1-757-599-4460 or 1-800-841-1112. In order to receive the special rate, you must clearly say "NNHS Class of 1964 Birthday Celebration" when making the reservation. Because of this requirement, it is recommended that you DO NOT make your reservation over the Internet.

   Thank you, David!  Y'all have fun!

 

  From Carolyn Simpson Knight (‘56) of VA - 08/17/06
 

The “absolute deadline” for reservations for the 50 Year Reunion celebration of the Class of 1956 is September 15, 2006!!  

Checks may be mailed to    Judy Leggette Elliott:

            Judy Leggette Elliott
            15 Rivercrest Drive
            Poquoson, VA 23662

   Thanks, Carolyn!

 

REUNION REMINDERS:  

   Reunion information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and on the Reunion Page section:

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

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html

   Henceforth, it will be repeated here, lest you forget:

 
 

The Great Open Reunion sponsored by the NNHS Class of 1966
in honor of their graduation 40 years ago will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 7:00 PM
to 1:00 AM at RJ’s Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA.

On Saturday, September 30, 2006, meet at 11:00 AM at Newport News High School
(now Huntington Hall) for a tour of the high school and gym.
Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue.
On Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight,,the grand affair will be held
at Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460.

CONTACT Dee Hodges Bartram at dhbartram@cox.net.
 AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 08/11/06:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1966.html

To Pre-order Photographic Memories of the Event:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/LifeTouch-order-form.html

 

  
ATTENTION: NNHS CLASS OF 1964

The 60th Birthday Celebration
for Members of the NNHS Class of 1964
will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006, 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Spirit Events,
12672 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602.

INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE 

We all agree that the Class of 1964 throws the best parties, and we really were flattered that so many members of other classes attended our 40-year Reunion.  However, the Committee chose to invite only members of the Class of 1964
to our 60th Birthday Celebration.

But, the good news for all you High School Reunion "Junkies" out there
is that you can look forward to our 45-year Reunion in 2009.

CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.net
 AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 08/10/06:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html
 

OUR 60th BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANS ARE NOW FINALIZED, AND THE INVITATIONS
HAVE BEEN MAILED TO YOU, BUT YOU CAN ALSO SIGN UP RIGHT HERE.
 
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN THIS WEB PAGE:
THEN PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE THE RESERVATION FORM
AND POP IT ... AND THE CHECK ... IN THE MAIL TO US.  IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE.

AND, AT THE  RIDICULOUSLY LOW FEE OF $25.00 PER PERSON, HOW COULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER MISSING THIS GALA EVENT?
 
(HECK!! I'D GIVE IT AWAY, BUT COOKIE WON'T LET ME!!)
 
  
The Grand 50-Year Reunion
of the NNHS Class of 1956
will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the James River Country Club, Newport News, VA from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.

On Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 7:00 PM,
a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all classmates
who wish to attend. 

CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at jandcelliott@aol.com
or 757-868-1111
AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 04/19/06:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1956.html
"Dinner" Planning Meetings for
The Class of 1962!

They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details of their upcoming 45-Year Reunion!!  Please plan to join them at their next meeting.

If you did not receive an announcement, they do not have your address. 
Please email Pat Floyd Pride at patnnhs@cox.net
or Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com
for directions, and so that you can stay in touch. 

Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page:
 http://geocities.com/typhoonmom1/

AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
 

  

   There will be another bonus edition tomorrow, so I have still more items saved for you!

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

                          Love to all, Carol - the Richest Woman in Town

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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

Today

Words and Music by Randy Sparks

(New Christie Minstrels)
 

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today

I'll be a dandy, and I'll be a rover
You'll know who I am by the songs that I sing
I'll feast at your table, I'll sleep in your clover
Who cares what the morrow shall bring

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today

I can't be contented with yesterdays glory
I can't live on promises winter to spring
Today is my moment, now is my story
I'll laugh and I'll cry and I'll sing

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today

Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine
I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine
A million tomorrows shall all pass away
Ere I forget all the joy that is mine, today

"Today" midi courtesy of http://rainbowsendpress.com/sp/midi2.html - 08/08/06

"Today" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsfreak.com/j/john+denver/today_20073648.html - 08/08/06

Image of Bowl of Strawberries courtesy of http://whatscookingamerica.net/summerber.htm - 08/08/06

Image of Glasses of Wine courtesy of http://www.siue.edu/ALUMNI/alumni_events_nov4.htm - 08/08/06

Red and Pink Hearts Divider Line clip art courtesy
of http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/miscellaneous-valentines-graphics.html - 02/16/06

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

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

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