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09/04/06 - NNHS Newsletter - Happy Labor Day!
"Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. - Douglas Pagels, These Are the Gifts I'd Like to Give to You |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Be sure to click on that "Happy Labor Day!" link above!
"The day for which the toilers in past centuries looked forward, when their rights and their wrongs would be discussed... that the workers of our day may not only lay down their tools of labor for a holiday, but upon which they may touch shoulders in marching phalanx and feel the stronger for it."
-
Samuel Gompers (26 Jan
1850 - 13 Dec 1924) |
NEWBIES:
1. Peggy Fussell Porter (North Sanpete HS, UT - '81) of NC - 09/03/06:
Peggy's
daughter and my son are both attending
Southern Virginia University.
I laughingly suggested to her that the best way to stay in touch with me (because
y'all know how abysmal I have become at personal emails) would be through
this Newsletter - and she
said she'd love it! So welcome aboard, Peggy!
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 09/01/06
- "Dear Carol, Copy of 40 lb. King Salmon":
From Bobby Hilling ('62) of VA - 09/02/06:
Hi Carol,
This is a great way for all to recognize and remember
September 11; and at the same time show our support for our troops at home
and overseas.
My nephew's son, a 2005 graduate of the
U.S. Military Academy
at West Point, is proudly serving our Country in Iraq. He and all the
troops need and deserve our support.
Thanks for considering this to be posted in your
newsletters.
By the way, a NNHS delegation walking together would be neat..
And, great appreciation to you for all that you do for
us....Bobby
Thanks so much, Bobby!!! I
seem to be too computer illiterate to figure out how to convert this
attachment into a form I can use, so I just copied the information from it
for now, until a later time. I missed some of the graphics this way,
but I caught all of the pertinent information. |
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AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU * OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN * |
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FREEDOM WALK * AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU * * SEPTEMBER 11*
WHERE WILL YOU BE Come to the Coliseum Mall - Hampton - 6:00
p.m. |
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#1 ... America supports its military, their families and all who protect and defend us. #2 ... The Freedom Walk embodies recognition of courage, commitment, and community. #3 ... The Hampton Roads Region recognizes September 11th as a day of remembrance for all Americans that democratic freedom can never be taken for granted. The City of Hampton in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the Cities of Newport News and Poquoson announce plans to host the “America We Support You Freedom Walk” to remember the victims of 9/11, celebrate freedom, and support our troops and veterans. This event is in conjunction with 6 other cities in Hampton Roads.
The event will begin with a walk starting at
6:00 pm on Monday, September 11, 2006. Opening and closing stages are in
the Coliseum Mall parking lot near Outback Steak House. The route is
approximately 1.8 miles. |
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The event is FREE to participants. People of all ages and physical condition are encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event. Free t-shirts to the first 700 walkers and flags to the first 1,000. Local sponsors for the event include, but not limited to Coliseum Mall Properties, Coliseum Central BID, Hampton Chevrolet Mazda, Old Point National Bank and 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union. To register or for more information please visit www.hamptonroadsfreedomwalk.org or call Jodi Weygand at 262-2000
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce |
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WOWZERS!!! What a super opportunity! Oh, to be upon
"the sacred soil of Virginia" again!
Thanks so much, Bobby!
I'll keep this running until then!
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From Jennifer Lane Devorss (Ferguson HS - '89) of FL - 09/02/06:
From Roberta Hilsdon ('70) of GA - 09/02/06:
Thanks so much for the updates to the Reunion
pages.
Absolutely! Your query was perfectly timed, Roberta! And I put direct links to the attendees for both '66's Open Reunion and '64's 60th Birthday Party within those blocks on each upcoming Newsletter, as well as on the main page: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-attending.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-64-ATTENDING.html And Happy Happy Birthday to you.
Roberta
Thanks so much, Lady!
I must say it was fabulous, thanks in large part to all of y'all!
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From Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - 09/02/06:
![]() Happy birthday girl, what are you 39, like, I am? Hope it was a good one. You deserve it. Jamey
No, ma'am, I'll take
credit for all 59 of my years. I just wish I didn't have to take
possession of the crummy knees that seem to be accompanying them! I
certainly hope they don't interfere with my dancing at the end of the month!
WAIT A MINUTE!!! I don't see your name anywhere on that list, Jamey! http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-attending.html Okay. There are three events.
I've been waiting like forever to see you again. I persuaded
(Y'all know it's only because today is a holiday that I've not begun my all-out, full-scale nagging of you to attend, doncha?!?)
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Jamey!
It was super!
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 09/02/06
- "Dear Carol, I hope you and your Family are safe and dry !!!":
Dear Carol,
Watching the weather
report on the TV Evening News, Your area is catching VERY LARGE weather. I
hope you and your Family are safe and dry !!! The weather around the S.E.
Michigan (Utica Michigan) area has been nice. We could use some of that
rain here. My Black-Eyed Susans are suffering and they seem to be drying
up a little early this year. >>>>> After reading your Newsletter of August
30th I would like to say to
"Wake Up, Dear Carol" I see you falling asleep with another one of my short stories. I am only having a little fun with Linda May, I hope she will see this in a humorous sorta way. That's all for now, Your Friend, Herbie OH, no sir, Herbie Darlin'! You just referenced that schtick from the Ace Trucking Company! I thought they were positively the goofiest, funniest act I'd ever seen! I hadn't thought of them for years! You just made my day with that memory! And we're fine here, just
fine, fine - but thanks!
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From Ron Miller ('59) of NC - 09/02/06:
From
Dicky Dawes (NNHS/HHS - '62) of VA - 09/03/06:
From Me ('65) of NC -
09/03/05:
From Buster Vest ('63) of VA -
09/03/06:
Carol,
I would like to wish my brother, Eddie '68 & my sister,
Donna Marie '71, happy birthday. I'm a little late for Eddie, who turned 58
on August 20. Donna Marie will be 53 on September 5. Attached are current
pictures taken in June '06. |
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My
goodness! I'd be able to recognize both of them instantly - just
as I did you, seeing you for the first time in 40 years! http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2003.html Thanks so much, Buster!
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And a Happy Un-Birthday to you both, Eddie and Donna Marie! ![]() |
From TIPS for Extraordinary Living! -
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD - 09/03/06:
Visit our
website at:
http://www.philiphumbert.com
The Joy of Labor In the U.S., this is our "Labor Day" holiday, a time when we generally do our best to avoid anything that looks like work. Many will go camping, spend the day at the beach, or perhaps at a family picnic. Unfortunately, very few will pause to be thankful for the work they do. Only a handful will take time to honor and acknowledge the joy of work, and I find that very sad. Most of us believe "work" is something to be avoided, and we wish for a path to instant wealth, because "then I'd never work again." I suspect that's one reason the universe makes sure most of us never acquire that kind of instant wealth! I see work as a great honor and source of fulfillment, although I admit there is both "good" work and "bad" work. "Bad" work is something for which we are not suited, or which we do for the wrong motives. For me, "bad" work would be trying to earn a living as a musician. My brother plays cello for the Jacksonville symphony, and for him, music is the work of the angels. He was blessed with great talent and he loves it. I can't carry a tune in a bucket, and the lessons when I was a kid were a lot of "work" for me, my parents, and my long-suffering piano teacher. Doing work for which we are ill-suited, it seems to me, is so stressful that it borders on the immoral. Life is meant to be lived, to be joyful, and to be productive. Doing "work" we hate gives honorable work a bad name. As I see it, work is our chance to partner with God in the creation of a better, richer, more exciting world. Work is our opportunity to build, to create, to leave our footprints in the sands of time. Work is our chance to say, "I was here, and I made a difference." Over the years, through my various jobs and hobbies, I've met wonderful people who reflected their life's meaning and purpose in their work. Some were artists in how they drove a delivery truck, others found joy in Police work, writing, doing therapy, or in construction. One of my golfing partners loves teaching high school biology, and it shows in his attitude and in his student's grades. Vicki is a server at my favorite coffee shop. She has 3 kids, her husband is a chef, and for whatever reason, helping a couple hundred people start their day with hot coffee, a good breakfast and a smile is her calling in life. She's a treasure, and is loved by hundreds of loyal customers. One of the wisest things anyone ever said to me is, "Find something you truly love to do, and you'll never work another day the rest of your life." Now, while I disagree with that disparaging definition of the word "work," the point is essential. In our technological age, we have the greatest freedom in history to find work that is "perfect" for us. Work is a very personal thing. It's about combining your time and effort with your talents, skills and the situation around you to make things better. It's about making a difference. It's about making your contribution, and being productive. This Labor Day, give thanks for the work you do, and the difference it makes. Celebrate your contribution to your community, and our world. And, if you are not doing the "perfect" job for you, pledge that by next year, you WILL be doing the right work. Life is too short to spend it doing work for which you are not suited or passionate! You owe that to yourself and to the world. We need your best stuff, your best effort, your passion and your unique genius. We need Vicki's smile at breakfast.
By this definition, I certainly love the "work" that I do!
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 09/04/06
- "Dear Carol, Stormy Weather !!!":
Dear Carol,
Hope you and your Family made it through the Storm and that you didn't get too wet. Up here in Michigan we hardly got any rain and not too much wind. The TV evening news pictured Carolina getting VERY LARGE WEATHER. Alls well that ends well, Your Friend, Herbie No problem, Sweetie! It's very soggy here, but the rain seems at last to have ended. It was still horrendously foggy this morning at 8:00 AM, though. Glad I didn't have to go anywhere at the peak of dawn! Thanks,
Herbie Darlin'!
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From Buzzy Blanchard of LA (Kecoughtan HS - '68) - 09/04/06 - "Southerness":
Only a Southerner
knows the difference between a
hissie fit and a
conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH"
them.
_____ Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess." _____ Only a Southerner can show or point out to you the general direction of "yonder." _____ Only a Southerner knows exactly how long "directly" is, ... as in: "Going to town, be back directly." _____ Even Southern babies know that "Gimme some sugar" is not a request for the white, granular sweet substance that sits in a pretty little bowl in the middle of the table. _____ All Southerners know exactly when "by and by" is. They might not use the term, but they know the concept well. _____ Only a Southerner knows instinctively that the best gesture of solace for a neighbor who's got trouble is a plate of hot fried chicken and a big bowl of cold potato salad. If the neighbor's trouble is a real crisis, they also know to add a large banana puddin'! _____ Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference between "right near" and "a right far piece." They also know that "just down the road" can be 1 mile or 20. _____ No true Southerner would ever assume that the car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn. _____ A Southerner knows that "fixin" can be used as a noun, a verb, or an adverb.
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Only Southerners make friends while standing in lines, ... and when we're "in line," ... we talk to everybody! _____ Put 100 Southerners in a room and half of them will discover they're related, even if only by marriage. _____ In the South, y'all is singular, . all y'all is plural.
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Southerners know grits come from corn and how to eat them. _____ Every Southerner knows tomatoes with eggs, bacon, grits, and coffee are perfectly wonderful; that red eye gravy is also a breakfast food; and that fried green tomatoes are not a breakfast food. _____ When you hear someone say, "Well, I caught myself lookin'," you know you are in the presence of a genuine Southerner! _____ Only true Southerners say "sweet tea" and "sweet milk." Sweet tea indicates the need for sugar and lots of it -- we do not like our tea unsweetened. "Sweet milk" means you don't want buttermilk. _____ And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway. You just say,"Bless her heart" ... and go your own way. _____ To those of you who are still a little embarrassed by your Southerness: Take two tent revivals and a dose of sausage gravy and call me in the morning. Bless your heart! _____ And to those of you who are still having a hard time understanding all this Southern stuff, bless your hearts, I hear they are fixin' to have classes on Southernness as a second language! _____ And for those that are not from the South but have lived here for a long time, all y'all need a sign to hang on y'all's front porch that reads, "I ain't from the South, but I got here as fast as I could." ____ Bless your hearts, y'all have a blessed day. Oh, AMEN to
all of that! Thanks, Buzzy! Bless your heart!
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ALERTS:
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
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 - 09/02/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1966.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-attending.htmlTo Pre-order Photographic Memories of the Event: |
ATTENTION:
NNHS CLASS OF 1964
The
60th Birthday Celebration
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 CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 09/01/06: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1964-B.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-64-ATTENDING.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!!)
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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
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
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"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: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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From One of my
Famous Marines -
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 08/21/06
- "Dear Carol, Too Cute to keep to myself, Getting along in life"(#4
in a series of 24):
From Judy Horton Lindstrom ('63) of FL - 08/27/06 - "YOU ARE GONNA LOVE THIS"
(#4 in a series of 10):
I thought you
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AWWW!!! Aren't they precious?!?
Thanks, Judy! They could certainly fool me!
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aaaaaaawwwwwww They think we 're cute now. Do you think we have them fooled? |
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Well, Chickies, there's more to come, but I'd better run. I suppose I'd better cook something today. I think there's some kinda law to that effect. |
Y'all have a great holiday - and 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
Coming to America
Written by Neil Diamond
Far
We’ve been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream
On the boats and on the planes
They’re coming to America
Never looking back again
They’re coming to America
Home, don’t it seem so far away
Oh, we’re traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we’ll say grace
Freedom’s light burning warm
Freedom’s light burning warm
Everywhere around the world
They’re coming to America
Every time that flag’s unfurled
They’re coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They’re coming to America
Got a dream they’ve come to share
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today
My country ’tis of thee
(today)
Sweet land of liberty
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)
Of thee I sing
(today)
"Coming to America" midi (Sequenced
By Peter Wolmarans - 1998) courtesy of
http://www.discoverynet.com/~ajsnead/patriotic/usasongs.html
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 08/26/05
"Coming to America" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsfreak.com/n/neil-diamond/98756.html - 08/27/05
Labor Day clip art courtesy of http://webclipart.about.com/library/July/bllab1.htm - 08/30/04
American Stars Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars16.html - 02/01/05
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby
(FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Animated
Laughter clip art courtesy of Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!
Latin Dancers clip art courtesy of - somewhere or other - 03/20/05