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“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow."

- Edward Sandford Martin
(1856-1939)

11/23/06 - NNHS Newsletter

“The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"

- Henry Ward Beecher
(24 June 1813 - 8 Mar 1887)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

 As I have a house full of company, I've reserved many items, particularly those that are non-time specific, for next week when I'll have more time to devote to this.  I hope and pray your Thanksgiving is blessed and wonderful!  


BIRTHDAYS:

   We have a special Thanksgiving Twofer!     John Howard ('66) of VA and Peggy Cooke Wolfley ('71) of VA are both celebrating their birthdays today, and Sharon Hilsdon Bryant ('68) has hers tomorrow!

   Many Happy Returns to you all!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

 


 From Al Farber ('64) of GA - 11/20/06 - "Thanksgiving":

 

Hope all have the Best Thanksgiving Possible

 

      

Typhoons Forever al 

 

 
   Thanks so much, Al!  I've been looking forward to your Thanksgiving Pict-o-gram, and this one is great!  


From My Niece, Shari of VA - 11/14/06 - "What's Prettier Than Freckles?":

What's Prettier Than Freckles?

An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws.

"You've got so many freckles, there's no place to paint!" a girl in the line said to the little fella.

Embarrassed, the little boy dropped his head. His grandmother knelt down next to him.

"I love your freckles. When I was a little girl I always wanted freckles," she said, while tracing her finger across the child's cheek. "Freckles are beautiful."

The boy looked up, "Really?"

"Of course," said the grandmother. "Why just name me one thing that's prettier than freckles."

The little boy thought for a moment, peered intensely into his grandma's face, and softly whispered, "Wrinkles."

   Thank you, Shari! This really touched my heart!

 
 


 

  From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 11/21/06:

Carol:

Wishing you and your a Happy Thanksgiving.  Don't worry about "The Woman" she's probably really nice and probably nervous!!  Oh, how I remember that!  So far my boys haven't done that "thing"!!!

As    Dave (Arnold - '65 - of VA) asked, I would also ask for your thoughts and prayers for my friend in the Virginia Choral Society.  He was told 2 weeks ago that he had Leukemia (he is 43 and has a 15 year old daughter who sings with us as well).  He has been in Sentara hospital since that time and started aggressive chemo last Monday.  However, early yesterday morning when he got up, he went into cardiac arrest and they could not get his heart started for 10 minutes.  When they did and hooked him up to the respirator he began having seizures.  Last night at rehearsal we were told he is in serious condition and sedated.  Needless to say we are all very concerned as he has been with us for years and is active in the theatre community in NN as well.

His family needs our prayers and all good thoughts.  A miracle would do nicely!

Sarah

   Oh, my, Miss Sarah!  I'm so sorry to hear this.  We'll certainly keep that family in our thoughts and prayers as well.

   Thanks, Sarah Sugah!


  From Joe Drewry ('58) of VA - 11/21/06 - "NNHS 1958 HOLIDAY DINNER - MAKE YOUR
RESERVATION NOW":

NNHS CLASS OF 1958 ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND DINNER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006
PORT ANNE CLUBHOUSE, WILLIAMSBURG
 
Many thanks to Allan & Ginny Willey for planning our annual Holiday Dinner.  It will be held at the Port Anne Club House in Williamsburg.  See directions below.
 
The social hour will begin at 5:30 with passed appetizers and open bar.  Allan and Ginny are sponsoring the bar so there will be no cost to classmates.
 
The dinner buffet will begin at 6:30 with a selection of main courses and side dishes.
 
Dessert and coffee will be served after dinner.
 
The cost for the evening is $40 per person.
 
Recommended attire for the evening is dressy casual, meaning guys are not encouraged to wear jackets or ties.
 
Now for the specifics:
 
Directions to there Port Anne Clubhouse:
1.  Take RT 199 off I-64 (exit 242)
2.  Turn right at South Henry Street.  There is a traffic light and S. Henry is RT 132.
3.  After you pass College Landing Park on your left, turn left into the Port Anne development on William Way.  
4.  As you enter Port Anne off South Henry Street, the clubhouse is directly to the left of the entrance.  A parking lot is located at the clubhouse.
 
 
Make your check out to NNHS Class of 1958 and mail to our Class Treasurer:
 
Carole Holloway Smith
25 Riding Path
Hampton, VA 23669
 
We need a count by Monday, December 11th.  Please reply to this email or call Joe Drewry at 757-722-4443 to RSVP so we can get the final count to the caterer.
 
Can you believe it has been almost 49 years since our 1958 graduation?  We look forward to continuing the tradition of what Bob Beasley has described as "The Noble Gathering".
 
 
 
PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO CLASSMATES
 WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EMAIL
AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO JOIN US

   Thanks, Joe!  Y'all have a fabulous time!

 


From My Friend, Judy of IL - 11/22/06 - "I remember when!":

Scenario: Jack pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack.

1973 - Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's rifle. Then goes to his car and gets his to show Jack.

2006 - School goes into lockdown, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

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Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.

1973 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.

2006 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.

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Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.


1973 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal. Sits still in class.

2006 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.

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Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his father's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.


1973 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.

2006 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.

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Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some headache medicine to school.

1973 - Mark shares headache medicine with Principal out on the smoking dock.

2006 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

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Scenario: Mary turns up pregnant.

1973 - 5 High School Boys leave town. Mary does her senior year at a special school for expectant mothers.

2006 - Middle School Counselor calls Planned Parenthood, who notifies the ACLU. Mary is driven to the next state over and gets an abortion without her parent's consent or knowledge. Mary given condoms and told to
be more careful next time.

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Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.

1973 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.

2006 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state democratic party. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school
system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.

+++++++++++++++++++++

Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.

1973 - Ants die.

2006 - BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

+++++++++++++++++++++

Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary, hugs him to comfort him.

1973 - In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2006 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison


Yes, friends, progress just kinda' makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it?



 
  YOWZERONI!!!  Ain't it da truth?!?  Thanks, Jude!
 


  From Glenn Dye ('60) of TX - 11/22/06 - "UPDATE AND CONTINUE PRAYER WITH MY FOOT":

WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT I WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON TUESDAY,  NOV. 21ST. HE SAID MY FOOT IS CONTINUING TO HEAL AND THE POSSIBILITY IS WHEN I GO BACK IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER THAT HE MAY FIT ME IN A BRACE AND SPECIAL SHOE SO I CAN WALK AGAIN. I AM REALLY GETTING TIRED OF THE WHEELCHAIR. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS .

GLENN DYE

   That would be wonderful, Glenn!  We'll continue to keep you in our prayers so that will become a reality for you!

 


From Mimi Weger Green ('40) of VA - 11/22/06 - "Greetings":

        HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL

Mimi

   Thanks, Mimi! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
 


From One of my Famous Marines -    Herb Hice of MI, who served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 11/22
/06 - "Happy Thanksgiving":

Dear Carol,

All of us in this Country, USA, Have plenty to be thankful for. In spite of all our Adversities we are the Greatest People in the World. Most of us BELIEVE IN GOD the CREATOR of EVERYTHING, No matter what you call him just so you BELIEVE. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Try and not eat too much so you don't get a tummy ache,

Your Friend, Herbie

 
 Happy Thanksgiving

 

MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP,
MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS,
MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER
STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS.
Happy Thanksgiving!
 

 

   GIGGLES!!!  Thank you, Herbie Darlin'!  You are one of the great blessings of my life!

 


  From Joe Drewry ('58) of VA - 11/22/06 - "11/21/06 - NNHS Newsletter - Comment
on Political Overtones":

Dear Carol,
 
I don't think that because we pride ourselves as a country that allows its citizens to express various views, means that you must, or should, provide a forum for those views with the NNHS65 website and newsletters.
 
I strongly believe that the great service your website provides to NNHS alums is seriously compromised when used to share, express or extol particular religious or political views.
 
Once you allow that type of exchange to begin, it is very difficult to retreat.  My friend   Ev (Evelyn Fryer Fish - '58 - of TX) has shared her immigration views with many of us, and we respect her position and certainly understand where she is coming from.  However, there are probably many who are interested in NNHS news and information that have quite different, and perhaps equally valid, views on immigration policy.  I don't think it appropriate for you to use this website to provide a forum for Ev or anyone else on views unrelated to the purpose of the website.
 
Certainly the information you provide on ways we can support the troops are appropriate and welcome.  A discussion of whether the troops should be doing what they are doing and whether they are deployed properly is not an appropriate topic for this forum.
 
I think you can make some pretty common sense guidelines and if you don't, you will lose a valuable segment of the group you should be serving.
 
And, as always, I thank you for all you do to keep our passionate but ever declining number of NNHS alums connected.
 
Joe Drewry

   Thank you, Joe.   This question was raised almost two years ago, and we addressed it in great detail then.  In the intervening time, our subscriber list has increased to nearly 500, and we celebrate even more now than we did at that time.

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/12-26-04-NNHS-Happy-Kwanzaa.html

From Me ('65) of NC - 12/26/04:

   There has been some private discussion lately as to what may or may not be appropriate subject matter for our Newsletters.  Perhaps the time has come for me to address this publicly as well

   Freedom of Speech is very precious to me.  I shall include comments from all my subscribers, whether I agree with them or not. 

   When I began the website in July of 2000, I spent a great deal of time worrying about what might offend one or another of my handful of subscribers.  We now have well over 300 subscribers, so the dynamics have both changed and multiplied.  Given the increase in the frequency of the Newsletters coupled with my own extreme openness, it has become all but impossible for me to hide my own personality and beliefs from you, and I'm no longer certain that I wish to do so anyway.  I'm not certain what value there may be in reconnecting if we're not really connecting at all except on the surface.  That is especially true in the case of the Newsletters, which are far more informal and personal and playful than the rest of the web site.

 

   Many people are offended by many different things.  This year I made a conscious decision to celebrate in the Newsletters as many holidays as possible.  I know many people – some of my own extended family members, even – are offended by Halloween.  I included a Halloween Newsletter for those who are not.  If I recall correctly, one-third of my class is – or was – Jewish.  That’s why I included a Hanukkah Newsletter.  I included several which have alluded to Christmas.  Today we're having a Kwanzaa Newsletter, because at least one of our subscribers is black.  That doesn’t mean that he necessarily celebrates Kwanzaa, but that is hardly the point.  I’ve included it for educational purposes, if nothing else. 

 

    I envision this Newsletter as a forum through which many of us may share our various viewpoints.  The spectrum has become quite broad, representing a wide range of ages and even other high schools.  If people ask to participate, I shall not deny them that right.  If they wish to remain silent, I shall not coerce them into mandatory participation.  And if they wish to speak, I shall not silence them.

 

   All subject matter which we cover is not going to be of interest to all of us all of the time.  Some is it is not even particularly interesting to me.  I am not, however, so conceited as to believe that it therefore is of no interest to anyone.  If but one of you finds it of interest, I believe it is worthy of inclusion.  Chances are excellent it will be of interest to two or more of you. 

 

    There is no governing Board of Directors who hired me.  Mine is not a paying job.  No one commissioned me to create a web site or to start a Newsletter.  With a bit of encouragement, I did so entirely on my own.  It has evolved over time into a much larger entity than I ever dreamed possible.  I devote a minimum of eight to ten hours daily to it.  While I do have a core panel of about ten to twelve people (whose opinions I greatly respect) who function as a sounding board for me from time to time, I really answer only to my own conscience.  Therefore, I set my own standards for inclusion.  I do not include vile or profane language, for instance.  I do not generally post truly derogatory or hurtful remarks about people, though I will include all the praise anyone wishes to heap upon another.  I do not include racist or sexist remarks.  But I think it is foolish to try to pretend we all agree with one another on every subject.  We do not.  We would be extremely boring if we did.  I believe it is the very fact of the diversity of opinions and beliefs which serve to educate and inform one another, not to divide us.  There is a built-in self-regulatory feature or two – skimming over a section which is boring or offensive to you, deleting those messages which do bring you offense, or choosing to unsubscribe.

 

    Meanwhile, I shall continue to set my own standards, and to print as many differing opinions as I am offered – in the interest of the Free Speech which I treasure.  Many of you have earned the right (and secured for the rest of us) through your service in the various branches of the United States Military the privilege to speak your minds.  I wouldn’t dream of censoring any of you.

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/12-28-04-NNHS-What-Are-You-Doing.html:

From Ron Miller ('59) of NC - 12/26/04:

Carol -- very well said! The freedoms of speech and press are two of the most vital freedoms we have. I for one find the variety of opinions expressed in the NNHS newsletter quite enlightening and mostly enjoyable.
 
And at times, however, one comes along that is a depressing reminder that some people can be real jackasses!  :-o) 
They would love to have everyone do things their way, as was done in Germany, circa 1933-1945.
 
But these opinions too are appropriately included. Not to do so would be censorship on your part.
 
By the way, your (with emphasis on "your") NNHS newsletter is protected by the freedom of the press. This has been decided in some court cases brought by those who feel otherwise -- private newsletters ARE in fact considered a media publication, and part of the press.
 
So you go, girl -- include what you want, Carol.
 
To me, the key in this issue is your statement that PRIVATE discussions have been held about what is or is not appropriate.
 
Why doesn't this person (or persons) make their views public, for all to see? I guess they know that their very un-American ideas are just too offensive for American tastes?
 
A question for this person(s):  Why don't you show yourself? Otherwise, just unsubscribe.
 
Let the lady do what she very obviously loves doing -- which brings a lot of pleasantness to most of us who do subscribe -- and quit hassling her with your juvenile attempts at censorship.
 
VERY Sincerely,
Ron

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/12-29-04-NNHS-I-Will-Survive.html:

From Dale Parsons, Jr. ('69) of HI - 12/28/04:

Aloha Carol,
 
You have the right to say whatever you wish...and if someone doesn't like it, they have the right to ask to be removed from your mailing list.  I was interviewed a few years ago when I was at NBC in New York (hard to believe it's been 20 years ago) about a new trend in radio, the "shock jock."  My staff consisted of Howard Stern and Don Imus (as well as Soupy Sales, Wolfman Jack and Alan Colmes).  I told the reporter that, while I didn't agree with everything these guys said...and that some things, at times, offended me, I would fight for their right to say them.  The listener always had the option to go somewhere else.  Many people have forgotten that diversity... whether it be diversity of opinion, diversity of ideas, diversity of race, diversity of religion...is America's greatest asset.  Diversity is why my wife and I moved to Hawaii almost 15 years ago shortly after our son was born.  It may be hard for some to fathom, but Hawaii is truly a melting pot...a color blind society in which different races and cultures exist
and work together.  And it didn't hurt for this white "Haole" boy to experience life as a minority member.  Please continue to write from the heart.  You have my support and gratitude for putting together something that has deeply affected many of us.  It amazes me how you find the time to put it all together.
 
Hauoli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)!
 
Dale Parsons, Jr. ('69)

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    AND LATELY:
 

 
FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-13-06-NNHS-Good-Vibrations.html:

From Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63) of MD - 09/11/06 - "SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT":

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-22-06-NNHS-Happy-Rosh-Hashanah.html:

From Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63) of MD - 09/21/06 - "the article":

You’re quite correct about the penal colony thing, but regardless, that was then and now is now. And regardless of Christian or Judeo-Christian religious background, the point is more whether you’re Black, Yellow, or White, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, or Muslim, if you don’t like Australia and can’t abide by her principles and laws, then leave. America should take the same stance. By the way, I’m equally sick of “Press one for English,…………”

Chandler Nelms

   Oh, certainly, Chandler Darlin'! We didn't miss the whole thrust of the article; we were simply struck by some of the peripherals!

   Your point was well taken.  On the same subject, I have another item I think you'll appreciate coming soon.  And I'll probably find one of a slightly differing - and not so popular - point of view as well.

   Thanks, Gorgeous!

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-09-06-NNHS-Happy-Columbus-Day.html:

From Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 10/07/06 - "Hi!":

..... And please, tell Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63 - of MD) that politics is (are?) absolutely appropriate and an ancient and honorable Virginia tradition. Our generation lived through some of the most politically charged years in American history. And we changed that history. It would be a shame to call our activism nostalgia......

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FROM http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-11-06-NNHS-Sail-On-Sailor.html:

From Chandler Nelms (Hampton HS - '63) of MD to Christine Wilson Starkman ('68) of CA - 10/10/06:

Christine,

I couldn’t tell from your statement which side of the issue you were on (and it really doesn’t matter), but thanks for supporting my right to contribute a political (and potentially sensitive) commentary on today’s world situation.
 

Chandler Nelms

   Well, of course you have the right to express any opinion you want, Chandler Darlin'!

   Early on I set up a number of "rules" to follow.  Most of those have changed and evolved as we and our mission have also changed and evolved.  I had thought religion and politics might prove offensive and divisive, when we were attempting to be loving and unifying.  We have long since strived to educate one another about many things, including our various religions, hopefully without feeling that we were forcing them upon each another.  I believe now we have grown close enough to one another in our One Big Happy Family that we can recognize and respect that we all have political opinions - some of which may  be and probably are conflicting - and still love and delight in one another.  My own opinions on many topics are often so far out that very few people would agree with them, but I still feel that they love me, even though they know I'm weird.

   So while this may indeed be a risky time bomb, I certainly don't want you to feel that we're trying to stifle your right to free expression - any of you!

   Thank you, Gorgeous!

  (But I'm still not going to print anything vulgar or risqué, so don't y'all start sending me a buncha outrageous stuff with any expectation of seeing it here!  WILDER GIGGLES!!!)

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   Or in other words, Joe, I've already made my guidelines.  The purposes of the website change and grow as the years pass.  At the moment, all that is forbidden is lewd or pornographic content.  While I haven't the space to include everything which comes along, I'm not going to stifle or censor people when I feel that what they want to say is important enough to them that they ask to share it with their friends.  We will not dwell or such topics or repeat them too often, but we will allow them a voice.

   From time to time people leave our midst.  If we lose some, as from time to time we have, that's their decision.  People join us as well.  But we are who we are, and to try to be anyone else would be neither prudent nor healthy.

   Thanks again for your input and remarks, Joe!   Even though I disagree, I do value them - and you!

 


  From Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - 11/22/06 - "Mexico":

I HATE TO OPEN A BAG OF WORMS ON THANKSGIVING BUT ALL THAT STUFF ABOUT MEXICANS REALLY BOTHERED ME.

SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS  ARE FROM MEXICO. THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL DOCTORS AND BUSINESS PEOPLE . SOME STILL LIVE IN BEAUTIFUL TOWNS IN MEXICO .I HAVE VISITED  THEM AND  HAVE BEEN TO THEIR COUNTRY CLUBS AND SHOPS. I STAYED IN THEIR LOVELY HOMES AND HAD MANY A TASTY MEAL AT THEIR TABLE.  I HAVE EVEN BEEN TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL ORNATE CHURCHES AND WATCHED THEIR CHILDREN CATCH THE SCHOOL BUS. YES, THEIR ARE MANY UNFORTUNATE ONES THERE THAT TRY TO COME HERE FOR A BETTER PLACE TO RAISE THEIR FAMILY. MANY WORK HARD, SO PLEASE DON'T THINK THEY ARE ALL ALIKE JUST LIKE ALL OF US ARE NOT ALIKE. 

GOD LOVES ALL OF HIS CHILDREN AND I THINK HE WANTS US ALL TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. ALSO.

BE KIND THIS HOLIDAY AND HELP THE LESS FORTUNATE.

IRONICALLY, MY FATHER WAS AN IMMIGRATION INSPECTOR. HE HELPED MANY IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS  GET THEIR PERMANENT VISAS, LIKE NICK 'S IN YORKTOWN AND MANY GREEK RESTAURANTS IN TOWN.

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY, AND BE KIND.

JAMEY

   Thank you, Jamey!

   Here in North Carolina we have a sizable population of Spanish-speaking immigrants from many Central and South American countries.  Some of them are legal, and some of them are not.  Some of both groups are among my dear friends, and I really usually don't know which are which.

   All this week I've been thinking of a beautiful young woman from Mexico I met shortly after I moved here.  She no longer lives here, but she deeply impacted my life and views.  She's in her late twenties, the wife of a blond serviceman, and mother of three little boys.

   I vividly recall a church meeting of woman when she tearfully expressed her gratitude for living in this country.  She described her childhood in Mexico, one of hunger, uncertainty, pain, and abuse without recourse.  She repeatedly reminded us of the great privileges which we, even the poorest of us, enjoy in this country.  She related how her California sisters-in-law had never accepted her, and called her "a stupid, ignorant Mexican" because her her English was still heavily accented.  The fact that she spoke flawless German, Italian, French - and of course, Spanish - while they themselves spoke only English, was somehow lost on them.  She touched us all with her passion and fervor.

   Kindness can never be underplayed.  It always seems to be in shorter supply than necessary, which is one of the saddest of all situations.  It costs so little to be kind and courteous, and yes, loving toward one another. Understanding requires a bit more effort, but it must begin with being kind.

   Thanks for the reminder, Jamey!

 


  From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA - 11/22/06:

Heidie Ho Good Neighbor,

Just to let you know I'm thinking of you this day and wishing you all a good gathering of food and faith. ( say one for me).

I am Thankful for all who gather here at this site and share this very special family; thankful for the blessings you have bought me so that I ( or any of us) am never alone. God Bless.

Linda May ' 66

   What a sweet thought, Linda May!    You've been on my mind quite a bit this week - which has been a most hectic one for me.  I'm still going to try to get through on the telephone to you next week.  We never have had that chat!  Thanks again, Lady!  God bless you, too!

 


  From Glenn Dye ('60) of TX - 11/22/06:

Wishing you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 

   Thanks, Glenn!  May your Thanksgiving be a blessed one!

 


 
     
  
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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 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.

The NNHS Class of 1958
will hold its Holiday Party on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Port Anne Club House, Williamsburg, VA at 5:30 PM.
Map and Directions to Port Anne Community:  http://www.widomaker.com/
%7Eportanne/directions.htm

Reservations are due
by Monday, December 11, 2006.

 
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:
 
http://geocities.com/typhoonmom1/

AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 10/21/06:

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

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!
 


  From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 11/08/06 - "Friends" (#9 in a series of 12):

 


   OH, what a happy little singing kitty cat! 

   Thanks, Gorgeous! 

So make your own kind of music....
 


    From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 11/08/06 - "BEWARE of Wild Animals": (#9
in a series of 18):

 

Carol,

Look at one a day to brighten your day,

Jerry Blanchard (Class 62) of Va. 

OOH, a baby seal - how cute!  Thanks, Jerry!

 
 


     Among my very choicest blessings, for which I am eternally thankful, is my association with all of y'all. 
Thank you so very much for enriching my life. 

   Y'all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving - and 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


Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
- Henry Alford (1810-1871)

Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest home;
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin.
God our Maker doth provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest home.

All the world is God's own field,
Fruit as praise to God we yield;
Wheat and tares together sown
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear;
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.

For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take the harvest home;
From the field shall in that day
All offenses purge away,
Giving angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In the garner evermore.

Even so, Lord, quickly come,
Bring thy final harvest home;
Gather thou thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin,
There, forever purified,
In thy presence to abide;
Come, with all thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest home.


"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" midi courtesy of http://www.theholidayspot.com/thanksgiving/music/ - 11/21/04

"Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" lyrics courtesy of http://home.att.net/~scorh/Thanksgiving2.html - 11/23/04

"Thanksgiving Blessings" Title and Gold Mum Divider Line clip art courtesy
of http://www.patswebgraphics.com/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.html - 11/18/06

Happy Thanksgiving Banner clip art courtesy of http://www.horse-races.net/clip/clip-fallclip.htm - 02/07/04

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

Army Seal clip art also courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks again, Al!

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!

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

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