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11/07/06 - NNHS Newsletter - Election Day
"Those who stay away from the
election think that one vote will do no good:
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Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
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for that first Bonus Newsletter I promised you. There's not as much in
it as I had hoped, but I have another regular Newsletter planned for
tomorrow...
If today's Newsletter looks and sounds a bit familiar to you, there's a good reason for that: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-08-05-NNHS-Election-Day.html |
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA
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11/05/05:
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NEWBIES:
1.
Robert Price ('61) of VA - 11/06/06:
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Carol, First let me thank you for this site. It was a joy to find. I really appreciate the work that you put into it. My first excitement at finding the site was tempered when I found and went over the memorial page. I was depressed at seeing so many of my classmates have passed away. I remember them a vibrant young people and to have lost so many saddens me. I’m not sure many here will remember me but I remember many of you. My first thought was to write, at some point, and add a little sports history to your page from my era. I’m sure that some of those that come here will gladly refresh/correct some of my foggy recollections. Somewhere I have some pictures and articles from my era and as soon as I find them I’ll pass them on for the sports pages......
Thanks,
Robert! We're so glad to have you with us! My heart goes out to
anyone encountering all those memorial pages
for the first time. I generally learned of those passing one and a
time, and I still felt as though I'd been sucker-punched. I really
cannot imagine trying to absorb all that at once. I, like you,
remember all those faces as teenagers, and many of them will forever remain
so in my heart.
We'll welcome your content whenever you locate it. Meanwhile, I've added you to our Alumni Page, and posted your name (but not your email addie) on the Contact Page for 1961: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1961.html And once again, please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-06-06-NNHS-Tommy-Price.html - This page has been updated. |
BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND UPCOMING:
Happy Election Day Birthday to 
Pam Larmer Traugott ('62) of VA!
Have a good one,
Lady! By the way, so often as we age, I'm afraid we tend to lose our heroes. As you know, I've always been weird, so the older I get, the more heroes I have. And one of those men, who has been a special hero of mine, both nearly fifty years ago, as he tried valiantly to teach me how to swim, and now, as he lifts my spirits in ways too numerous to mention, is celebrating his birthday tomorrow. A Big Happy Birthday
to
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/pool.html Lawson (Buddy) Sparrow ('53) of VA and Woody Hudson ('57) are celebrating their birthdays tomorrow, as well. And Hilton Henderson ('57) will have his birthday on Thursday. Many
Happy Returns to you all! |
GUEST
BOOK SIGNERS:
1.
Jean
Beach Nelms ('60) of VA - 11/04/06:
Thanks,
Jean! I hope your email has decided to allow you to receive
these Newsletter announcements again.... |
From One of my
Famous Marines - 
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 11/03/06
- "Dear Carol, Your friend Herbie wants you to meet The Hice Family, circa
1930":
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Dear Carol,
Can you pick me out in
this family photo ?? I know you are very busy with your website and I feel
honored to be included in your "family". I look forward to receiving your
labor of Love Newsletters. I wish to get you in a happy mood, That is why I
send you these pictures. |
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In case you haven't guessed, I am the kid in the middle with the helmet and the silly grin. This picture is around circa 1930, about 18 yrs B.C. (Before Carol, that is). Those were lean years when we lived on this small farm. We ate everything in sight, there were never any "leftovers". My Mother was the "Catalyst" that held everything together. I sure enjoy looking thru old pictures. Folks should be more careful with their family pictures; it's the visual thing that links them to the past. You have a wealth of family pictures that I enjoy looking at, Your pictures seem to be in much better condition than mine. Wake up, Dear Carol, The story is almost over. I will look up some more interesting pictures to show you. |
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Herbie
Darlin', you are such a hoot!
Thanks, Herbie! I love
old pictures! |
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From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 11/05/06 - "Samhain":
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Thank you so much for the Samhain issue. However, the information
on Druid symbols of identity is not mine, but from the website of Isaac
Bonewits, Archdruid Emeritus of Ar nDraiocht Fein, Druid priest, author
of books of interest to the neopagan community (Druids, traditional and
neo-Wiccans, Celtic Reconstructionists, etc,) artist, seanachai, and
musician. Isaac has done a wonderful job over the last 35 years in
presenting Pagan and Magical concepts, starting with his senior thesis at
Berkeley in 1971, published as Real Magic and recently revised for the new
edition I, alas, am not an artist or musician or author of books, though I
am seanachai (storyteller) as well as priestess.
I
think I caught that and made the clarifications early enough
that it wasn't too misleading, Domi. Thanks!
It's 27 degrees right now in Manchester, NH; the leaves that were
so lovely 2 weeks ago have all fallen. The air is crisp. Friends a little
north of me had two inches of snow, a sign of what is to come. The
squirrels and chipmunks have been busy storing up; I've watched their fat
furry little forms scurrying around gathering nuts and seeds as I sit on
my balcony in the mornings and greet the day.
Domi
Colleen Ann Domitilla O'Brien NNHS '64
YOWZERONI!!! It's a good thirty degrees warmer than that down here. I have some cute little squirrels hiding in the tall Ponderosa pine trees in my front yard, but they usually manage to hide themselves from me, and all I do is listen to them giggling. Thanks again, Domi!
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From Chandler Nelms
(Hampton HS - '63) of MD - 11/05/06 - "Samhain":
| Cool! Very interesting. Chandler Nelms Thanks, Chandler Darlin'! 
I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as
I did. I've always had an insatiable thirst for knowledge - in
certain areas, anyway - and I think we have a good forum here for
sharing ideas as well as memories. I know I'm enjoying it, anyway! |
From
Norman Olshansky ('64) of FL - 11/05/06:
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At our
great 60th Birthday Party for NNHS 64, I learned that
David Rosenwasser ('64 - of MO) moved to St. Charles, MO,
outside St. Louis. Since I have been traveling to St. Louis on work
related business, I took the opportunity to look him up. I was able to
reconnect with David and his wife Susan. We had a great evening
together and they are doing well. David is now head of tourism for St.
Charles, a quaint town on the Missouri River, also known for its gaming
industry.....
Hats off to all who made our 60th celebration so special. I was so glad I
was able to make the event and reconnect with "old" classmates.
Norman Olshansky
Sarasota, Florida
Thanks,
Norman! I'm so glad you were able
to visit with David and Susan! How wonderful for all of you! It
just warms my heart to hear of people reconnecting. Thanks for sharing
that with us! |
From
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 11/05/06:
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Hey!
The
Pal bottle cap really brought back some memories!!! It was my
favorite when I was younger. I liked it because it wasn’t carbonated!
Probably w/be too sweet for me today! Have a great one and
good newsletter – especially
enjoyed the Druid info and Samhain info.
Sarah Oh, Sarah Sugah! Maybe it would be too sweet for us who have grown accustomed to sugar-free drinks. But maybe - maybe - it would be juuuuusst right! Thanks, Miss Sarah! http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html |
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/05/06 - "Steven Wright":
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If you're not familiar with
the work of Steven Wright, he's the guy who once said: WILD
GIGGLES!!! I've long been a fan of Steven Wright's, Shari.
He and I think a lot alike. Thanks for finding these great quotations
for us! |
From Mike Jeffers ('61) of VA -
11/06/06 - "Birthdays from Carol":
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Carol, Sweetheart,
You're much too sweet, much too kind, with your birthday wishes, but thank you for boosting my ego, I guess it's a male thing............Thank you so much for all the great work you do........ Never miss an issue.....
You're welcome,
Gorgeous!
Sometimes in
the Newsletters I may
be prone to slight exaggerations - but not this time. And if I
boosted your ego even slightly, it could never even approach what you did
for my self esteem all those years ago. Not only did you ask me to dance
that night at the Y, you asked me out
- repeatedly - and you came to see me at school. I don't think I'll ever
forget the looks of awe I received from my fellow chemistry class members
outside Mrs. Baker's door before
class began when you were there with me, and the light began to dawn on
them. Come to think of it, it literally changed my life, because I began
to see myself in an entirely new light after that.
So thank you,
Michael Darlin'!
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From Me ('65) of
NC - 11/05/06:
Confidential
to
Mike Jeffers ('61) of VA,
Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA,
David Whitley ('67) of VA, and the nine
other gentlemen from the NNHS Classes of 1961 to 1987 who
smiles were featured in the October 25th Newsletter:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-25-06-NNHS-The-Shadow-of-Your-Smile.html This was a game that apparently no one played. All that was necessary was to click on each smile. Not only would the entire senior portrait appear, but just in case you still didn't recognize the subject, the name and in most cases the class would appear in the URL bar. Thank you all for your
beautiful smiles! |
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/06/06 - "Inspirational web movie":
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http://www.inspirationalmovies.net/psalm_121.php Short, but nice.
"NICE?!?"
This was just what I needed today, Shari!
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From
My #5 Son, Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '97 - of IL) - 11/06/06 - "Stuff
on Sherman":
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little "essay" on Sherman today. Figured I would send it to you as it had
three really interesting quotes in it. http://bftdlister.wordpress.com/2006/11/06/respect-for-william-tecumseh-sherman/ WOWZERONI, Faniel! And I always thought that Sherman's best quotation was, "War is Hell" - as he so earnestly strove to ensure that it was. Well, Sweetie-Pie, I
suppose I must applaud your maturity (although I could always blame it on
your "tainted" 1/4 Yankee blood.....). |
From George Helliesen ('61) of MI - 11/06/06 - "Denver Hospice Physician":
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I have had this before, and maybe you have too. I think we all should keep
our eyes and ears open to see an opportunity when it comes and seize the
moment to help someone. There are more people in need in this country than
you'll ever know. Subject: Psalm 55:22 Psalm 55:22 --- you really need to read this. "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." This was written by a Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I just had one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and wanted to share it with my family and dearest friends. I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Boulevard, and the car started to choke and splutter and die - I barely managed to coast, cursing, into a gas station, glad only that I would not be blocking traffic and would have a somewhat warm spot to wait for the tow truck. It wouldn't even turn over. Before I could make the call, I saw a woman walking out of the "quickie mart" building, and it looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a gas pump, so I got out to see if she was okay. When I got there, it looked more like she had been overcome by sobs than that she had fallen; she was a young woman who looked really haggard with dark circles under her eyes. She dropped something as I helped her up, and I picked it up to give it to her. It was a nickel. At that moment, everything came into focus for me: the crying woman, the ancient Suburban crammed full of stuff with 3 kids in the back (1 in a car seat), and the gas pump reading $4.95. I asked her if she was okay and if she needed help, and she just kept saying "don't want my kids to see me crying," so we stood on the other side of the pump from her car. She said she was driving to California and that things were very hard for her right now. So I asked, "And you were praying?" That made her back away from me a little, but I assured her I was not a crazy person and said, "He heard you, and He sent me." I took out my card and swiped it through the card reader on the pump so she could fill up her car completely, and while it was fueling, walked to the next door McDonald's and bought 2 big bags of food, some gift certificates for more, and a big cup of coffee. She gave the food to the kids in the car, who attacked it like wolves, and we stood by the pump eating fries and talking a little. She told me her name, and that she lived in Kansas City. Her boyfriend left 2 months ago and she had not been able to make ends meet. She knew she wouldn't have money to pay rent Jan. 1, and finally in desperation had finally called her parents, with whom she had not spoken in about 5 years. They lived in California and said she could come live with them and try to get on her feet there. So she packed up everything she owned in the car. She told the kids they were going to California for Christmas, but not that they were going to live there. I gave her my gloves, a little hug and said a quick prayer with her for safety on the road. As I was walking over to my car, she said, "So, are you like an angel or something?" This definitely made me cry. I said, "Sweetie, at this time of year angels are really busy, so sometimes God uses regular people." It was so incredible to be a part of someone else's miracle. And of course, you guessed it, when I got in my car it started right away and got me home with no problem. I'll put it in the shop tomorrow to check, but I suspect the mechanic won't find anything wrong. Sometimes the angels fly close enough to you that you can hear the flutter of their wings... Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
Well, George, you gotta
know you made me cry with this one! Given my current state
of affairs, well, let's just say it touched my heart very deeply.
And thank you once more to all of y'all who continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers, not to mention all the financial support you've provided over the last several months. Bless your sweet hearts! Things will surely improve soon, but there's been no change yet, and life has a way of getting scary...... Thanks again, George!
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From Jennie Sheppard ('62) of NC - 11/06/06 - "hmmmmmm check this out":
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This is freaky,
interesting and scary all in one!
This is
both fascinating and chilling, Jennie! I wasn't aware that
all three of the Magi were now generally thought to be from the area now
known as Iraq..... Thanks for sharing this! |
From My #1 Daughter-in-Law, Mary Bennett Harty (Litchfield HS, IL - '89) of IL -
11/06/06 -
"Personality Test":
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THIS IS
ACTUALLY PRETTY FUN TO DO. GAVE ME A FEW SMILES! :)
Thanks,
Miss Mary! |
From Randy Tate ('66) of
DE - 11/07/06 - "11 minutes":
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I may have sent this earlier.. but
really worthwhile to review.
WATCH THIS VIDEO.....IT MAY BE THE
BEST 11 MINUTES YOU WILL SPEND THIS WEEK.
><http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2487638612433437293&q=Veterans>
Well, Sweetums, you made me cry and laugh and laugh and cry, and
it doesn't get much better than that! Thanks so much, Randy!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA to the Class of 1964 - 10/15/06 - "NNHS 60TH
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION":
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Fellow Classmates.
I wanted to thank all of you for attending our
Birthday Celebration. I hope that you had a memorable evening.
I also hope that you took lots of candid photos of
your classmates, of Ms. Kanter ... and of
"THE KING".
I know that those who could not attend (and other
NNHS classes) would love to see all of your
photos. The best way to make that happen is to let Carol Buckley Harty
('65 - of NC) place them on the NNHS Web Page.
And, the best way to do that is to send them all to me, so that I can
archive them to my hard drive before sending them along to Carol.
You can attach them to e-mails, if you wish, but I
can handle any media.
For e-mails, send them to:
nnhs64@cox.net
For "snail mail" send them to: NNHS CLASS OF
1964, P.O. BOX 6387, Norfolk VA 23508-0387
It was great seeing all of you.
TYPHOONS FOREVER,
Dave Spriggs
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Thank you, Brown Eyes!
Your new section is accessible both from the new
Site Map
and from the
Reunion Page.I've already fallen behind on these pages, but here's what I've posted so far: 
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-14-06-64-60th-B-Day-ARS.html
- seven more images
coming soon.......
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-14-06-64-60th-B-Day-TAF.html
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From Me ('65) of NC - 10/31/05 - "REUNION IMAGES!":
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More images just arrived! Unfortunately, I haven't posted them yet, but here are the latest:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/REUNION-PICTURES-2006.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/FRIDAY-NIGHT-2006.html |
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:
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The NNHS Class of 1957 will hold its Holiday Party on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Omni Hotel, Newport News, VA. Forms and reservations are due by Monday, December 4, 2006. |
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The NNHS Class of 1962 will hold its 45-Year Reunion on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 21, 22 and 23, 2007 at the Point Plaza Suites, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601. Suites will be available that will include breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 10/21/06:http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html |
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The
NNHS Class of 1957 is planning its 50-Year Class Reunion, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 7, 8 and 9, 2007 at the Omni Hotel in Newport News, VA. More details to follow! |
The NNHS Class of 1958 is planning its 50th Anniversary Reunion, Friday and Saturday, May 16 -17, 2008. The Noble Gathering More details to
follow! |
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Oh, NO! Wait a minute! I promised everybody I'd make them homemade pizza for supper! What a dummy thing to do! Me and my Big Mouth! Sigh. 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
Happy Days Are Here Again
- Music and Lyrics by J. Yellen and M. Ager
So long sad times
Go long bad times
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times
Cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again
Altogether shout it now
There's no one
Who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again
Your cares and troubles are gone
There'll be no more from now on
From now on ...
Happy days are here again
The skies above are clear again
So, Let's sing a song of cheer again
Happy times
Happy nights
Happy days
Are here again!
"Happy Days
Are Here Again" midi and lyrics courtesy of
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/happydays.htm
at the brilliant suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 11/05/05
and extracted with the kind assistance of my # 5 son, Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro
HS - '97) of IL - 11/07/05
Thanks, Dave and Nathaniel!
Election Day clip art courtesy of http://www.calendar-updates.com/Holidays/US/election.htm - 11/07/05
Election Day Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/patriotic.htm - 11/07/05
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06
Army Seal clip art also courtesy of Al
Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks again, Al!
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated Guest Book clip art courtesy of http://www.feebleminds-gifs.com/guestbook-gifs.html - 03/07/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!
Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Hillsboro Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
This
photo is so adorable! I didn't realize you had such a large family/
And I could have picked you out with no description at all! Such a
cutie-pie!
