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	09/25/16 - NNHS Newsletter -  Smile “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” - Revelation 21:4 (KJV) “If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it.” - Andy Rooney (14 Jan 1919 - 04 Nov 2011)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

   I trust you'll find plenty to smile about in today's Newsletter.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday today to Jimmy Stroup ('57) AND James Comer ('57) AND   Don Wilson (John Marshall HS - '64) of VA AND    Jerry Allen ('65) of VA!   Happy Birthday tomorrow to  The late Tommy Scott ('61) (deceased 01/05/10)!   Happy Birthday this week to:   27 - Judy McCall Nesbitt ('65) of NC; 28 -  Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA AND     My Granddaughter, Kaiya Harty of IL; 29 - Bill Shaw ('63) of VA AND the late Bill Weaver ('63) (deceased 05/20/16); 01 -  MaeLea Somervold Cifers ('62) of VA AND   Jerry Baker Cobb ('66) of VA; 02 - Barry Hatchett ('63) of VA AND  Stuart Nachman ('63) of VA AND    Wayne Frizzelle ('65) of MD AND  Paige Spencer!    Many Happy Returns, One and All! http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html

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THIS DAY IN WWII:

September 25, 1942 - British bombers attempted to destroy the local headquarters of the German Gestapo in Norway. The plan failed. September 25, 1942 - Swiss Police Instruction  dictated that "Under current practice ... refugees on the grounds of race alone are not political refugees", effectively denying entry to Jews trying to flee occupied Europe during the Holocaust. September 25, 1944 - Surviving elements of the British 1st Airborne Division withdrew from Arnhem in the Netherlands, thus ending the Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden.

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THIS DAY IN 1966:

Sunday, September 25, 1966 - Pianist and educator Stanislav Bunin was born Stanislav Stanislavovich Bunin (Станислав Станиславович Бунин) in Russia. Sunday, September 25, 1966 - Football player Todd Philcox was born in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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“There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life.” - Richard G. Scott (07 Nov 1928 - 22 Sept 2015)

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   From My Cousin, Jean Atkinson Mallory (Warsaw HS / Rappahannock HS / John Marshall HS - '65) of VA - 09/23/16:
 

		Thanks, Jean!

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“It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous, and downright irrational at times; silliness is sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills of life.” - Richelle E. Goodrich (b. 16 Sept 19??)

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BONUS CROCHET PATTERN (Sorry; not theme-related):

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/lions-tigers-bears-blanket - Lions and Tigers and Bears Blanket - "Oh my! This free blanket pattern is over the top with cuteness and fun! Crochet it for the next little babe to come into the world."

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BONUS RECIPES (Sorry; not theme-related):

Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak - "Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, there's nothing that says comfort food and home cooking like a delicious Salisbury steak recipe. Coming from Tina at Mommy's Kitchen, Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak is just like the kind Ma used to make. The meat is drenched in a French onion soup/brown gravy mixture, which is delicious. Gather the family around the table and enjoy a tasty, home-cooked meal this week."

Just Like Paula Deen's Old Fashioned Meatloaf - "Meatloaf is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. This recipe for Just Like Paula Deen's Old Fashioned Meatloaf is a classic meatloaf recipe that turns out moist and full of flavor. The simple glaze is made of ketchup, brown sugar and mustard, and the meatloaf is a combination of simple, budget-friendly ingredients. This delicious old-fashioned recipe comes together in minutes with just three easy steps! An easy meatloaf recipe like this should be on every home cook's menu rotation."

Slow Cooker Beef Dumpling Soup - "Slow cooker soups are comforting dinners. Slow Cooker Beef Dumpling Soup is an easy slow cooker soup recipe that serves six people. There's a little chopping involved at the beginning, and then you just let it cook. Though you can eat this any time of year, it's especially comforting in the colder months. Cooking the beef in a slow cooker makes it nice and tender. If you cook it longer it, it will be more tender, so I recommend cooking it for six hours instead of four. That's just personal preference. Perhaps the best part of this soup is the dumplings. They're really easy to make. You just mix together Bisquick, parsley, and milk. That's it! Once that dough is formed, just plop spoonfuls on top of the soup in the last half hour and let it finish cooking. When it's done, you'll have a delicious soup fit for the whole family."

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FINALLY:

From www.ajokeaday.com - 09/24/16:

New research found that pigeons can actually be taught to read and write. Once the researchers finished teaching the pigeon, the first thing it wrote was, “Get a life, man.”

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Wednesday and Thursday, October 19 and 20, 2016 - The NNHS Class of 1956 will hold their 60-Year Reunion. 2. Wednesday, November 09, 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.