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12/06/11
- NNHS Newsletter - Happy St. Nicholas Day!
“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa
Claus. . . . Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. - Francis
Pharcellus Church, "The
Sun", September 21, 1897 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
This theme
repeats every year, but this version of it is being revisited from
2005.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm7t6jl7qY0 - Up on the House Top - Gene Autry - sing-along version
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5auBkT84N4 - Up on the House Top - Eddy Arnold
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yep2d7H974w - Up on the House Top - cartoon from http://www.thingamakid.com
BONUS #4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFoI8jUf7c - Up on the House Top - The Dapper Rapscallions - You'd never believe me.....
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Up_on_the_House_Top:
| Up on the House Top" is a
Christmas song written by
Benjamin Hanby in 1864 in the town of
New Paris, Ohio.
[1]. It has been recorded by a multitude of singers, among the
most notable
Gene Autry, who is also known for his version of the classic "Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Reindeer". According to William Studwell in The Christmas Carol Reader, "Up on the House Top" was the second-oldest secular Christmas song, outdone only by "Jingle Bells", which was written in 1857 (although the latter was originally intended as a Thanksgiving song). It is also considered the first Yuletide song to focus primarily on Santa Claus. In fact, according to Readers Digest Merry Christmas Song Book Hanby was the first to offer up the idea that Santa and his sleigh land on the roof of homes. [2] Benjamin Russell Hanby was born in 1833 near Rushville, Ohio, the son of a minister involved with the Underground Railroad. During his short life he wrote some 80 songs before dying of tuberculosis in 1867. Other than "Up on the House Top" his best-known song is "Darling Nelly Gray". |
HOMEWORK:
REMINDER:
From
Me
('65) of NC - 12/02/11 - "December Themes":
Speaking of music, I can either start rerunning old themes for the rest of the month, or y'all can request some personal favorites. We are particularly lacking in Hanukkah music (I think I only have two!); any help you can render there would be greatly appreciated.
I have a theme
suggested on 12/08/10 by
my cousin, Jean Atkinson Mallory (Warsaw
HS / Rappahannock HS / John Marshall HS - '65)
of VA which will be used on Friday, December 9, and
Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH
sent me a wealth of materials last
night which will keep me busy in the very near future! Here's one of the
loveliest for y'all to enjoy now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VgvFTmwu2Y&feature=related - White is in the
Winter Night - Enya
Thank you so much, Ladies!
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Frances Scheinman Berkman ('57)!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Jay Styles ('68) of VA AND
Janice Pratt McGrew (Hampton HS - '67) of VA
AND
Tim Parsons ('73) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
09 - Shirley Smith Langston ('57);
10 -
John Murden ('60) of VA AND
Glen Davenport ('63) of VA;
12 -
Mary Massey Lyle ('61) of NJ AND
Marcus C. Higgins ('65) of AZ AND
Tom Norris (Hampton HS - '73) AND 
My #2 Daughter-in-Law,
Bethany Winona Harty
(Siuslaw HS, OR - '94) of TX;
13 - Kay Davis Smith ('57)!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
TODAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
From http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday1206.htm:
| Friday, Dec. 6, 1861 MEADE MAKING MEALTIME MANEUVER The saying “an army travels on its stomach” is usually attributed to Napoleon, but the truth of it was probably known by every commander since the dawn of time. The Army of the Potomac was stationed in the north of Virginia, so it made more sense to let the enemy's countryside provide the army's supplies. Brig. Gen. George G. Meade led a foraging expedition through the area of Dranesville, Va. today. He was an excellent choice for such a mission: during his one break from a lifelong army career he had been employed as a surveyor for a railroad. The area the road was to be built in was just the area this foraging party was covering. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1862 MINNESOTA MASSACRE MISCREANTS MAY MEET MAKER Not all the actions of the Civil War took part between the forces of the Union and the Confederacy. Out on the western frontier the original Americans were not short of grievances with the white settlers who had been overtaking their land for hundreds of years now. With the withdrawal of every available soldier for duty in the East, the opportunity to correct some of these offenses took hold in some people's minds. The Sioux confined to a reservation in southwestern Minnesota were severely short of food and left the reservation to get some. Things soon got out of hand and it turned into a massacre over a period of several weeks. The number of dead is estimated at 400-600 whites. After the Sioux were defeated, 1000 were arrested. Today Abraham Lincoln signed orders for the execution, by hanging, of 19 believed to be ringleaders. Sunday, Dec. 6, 1863 WEEHAWKEN WALLOWS IN WATERY WOE Like many accidents, the tragedy of the USS Weehawken today resulted from a number of causes taken together, none of which by themselves would necessarily have been fatal. The ship, under command of Commander Duncan, was patrolling Charleston Harbor. First, the ship was heavily overloaded with extra ammunition, the weight of which caused the vessel to ride unusually low in the water. Secondly, an inlet called a hawse pipe, along with a watertight hatch next to it, were left open when by usual practice they should have been dogged shut. Finally, a combination of a wind and a strong ebb tide cause a wave to wash up over the bow of the ship. Water poured into the open pipe and hatch, and the ship sank almost instantly. Some two dozen officers and men were drowned. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1864 CHASE CLAIMS COURT COMMAND Roger Taney, long-time Chief Justice of the United States, had died last month, and it was past time for his replacement to be named. To the surprise of many, Abraham Lincoln today named his former Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase to the post. The surprise was due to the fact that there had been more than one argument and dispute between the two during the time that Chase had been in the president's cabinet. Despite this, Lincoln said he had nothing but the highest respect for Chase's abilities, and felt he would be an asset to the Supreme Court during the difficult days of Reconstruction that were coming soon. This was not entirely altruism on Lincoln's part: Chase had also been a perennial presidential candidate, and this job would keep him out of political involvement. |
RERUN FROM 2008:
From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA
- 12/05/08
- "Bread":
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Tis the season for cooking up good comfort food and what's more
comforting than to come home to the smell of fresh baked bread.
No-Knead Multigrain Bread Yield- 1 loaf Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking and resting time: 2 Hours and 15 minutes
1 package active dry yeast 1-1/2 cups warm water 100-110o 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup uncooked mixed-grain cereal or old fashioned rolled oats Nonstick pan spray
In a liquid measuring cup, whisk the yeast into the warm water until it dissolves. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for about 15 minutes (the mixture should become slightly foamy on top and cloudy throughout.)
Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour, honey, melted butter and salt until well incorporated. Mix in the whole wheat flour and cereal, place a clean kitchen towel over the top of the bowl and place the bowl in a warm place away from any drafts to double in size, about 1 hour.
Fold the dough with a spatula to deflate it. Grease a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with the pan spray and transfer the dough to the pan. Cover with the kitchen towel and set aside until the dough has doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375o. Bake until browned and until the loaf sounds hollow when the top is tapped, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
 Joyce
Cahoon
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Oh,
YUMMY! I just so happen
to have all the ingredients to make this right now! I might just go do
that! Thanks again,
Joyce!
From My
Daughter, Adrienne Harty
(Hillsboro HS,
IL / American School, IL - of NC) -
currently serving an eighteen-month mission for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Seattle, Washington -
12/05/11 - "miracle week":
| As with every week and
even every day here - there are huge ups and downs. This week we had a
Nativity Activity and we have been sharing tons of door step lessons.
They listen because we start by singing Christmas songs. Funny how
people are willing to listen after the song soothes them. Anyway, the
week started out well. We were able to do a plethora of things that we
weren't able to do in weeks past. Throughout this transfer we have
already gotten 7 new investigators. Last transfer we had 1. We are only
halfway through this transfer and this week we found 5 of those 7
investigators. It's been amazing to witness the power of Christ in
people's lives. ...You'll be glad to know that I deeply regret NOT learning Spanish (or at least giving it a better attempt than I did) before my mission. We have run into so many Spanish people that are ready for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we have had to pawn them off onto the Spanish speaking sisters. :o( It's not funny...they are amazing people and I didn't like having to have someone else see them all the time. I love those dear families so much that I can't explain it - because I only met with them maybe once or twice. The Nativity was amazing though - we went twice - once with an investigator and less active and the other time we were helping host that night. Anyway, I wish I could tell y'all more, but even if I told you it wouldn't make sense because you weren't there or wouldn't understand the full scenario. Anyway, it was a great week... Well, my dear family - I love and pray for you daily. I hope to hear from y'all soon. Love, Sister Harty P.S. Have fun with
P.P.S. I look forward to
snail mail every day, but alas, haven't had any for like a week or two.
Thank you so much, Sister
Baby Girl!
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From
Glenn Dye
('60) of TX -
12/05/11 - "Prayer Request...":
| Please pray for
our defenders. We are asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they have lost 9 marines in 4 days. IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE the message spread if more could pass it on. Semper Fi, God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marine Corps...
ABSOLUTELY! Thanks,
Glenn!
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From the Head Flagtwirler of 1965,
Janice
McCain Rose of Northern VA - 12/05/11 -
"Christmas Lights":
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Hi Sweetheart,
I am sorry about getting into an argument about putting up the Christmas lights. I guess that sometimes I feel like you are pushing me too hard when you want something. I realize that I was wrong and I am apologizing for being such a hard-headed guy. |
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All I want is for
you to be happy and be able to enjoy the holiday season.
Nothing brightens the Christmas spirit like Christmas lights! |
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Thanks, Janice - that's
priceless!
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From
http://www.FlyLady.net
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12/05/11 - "Pampering #4":
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Hi FlyLady! This will be my third December/Pamper Habit with you. The first year, when it was all new, I really did a double take when the habit for December was pampering. WHAT!?!?! Is she NUTS?!?!?! In DECEMBER!?!?!? I just couldn't imagine focusing on myself with all else that had to be done. But I had proof that doing things the FlyLady way had really helped me, plus my heels were painfully cracked not to mention ugly! I decided that I could spare a total of two minutes a day for my feet: 30 seconds pumicing each foot when showering and 30 seconds each foot for moisturizing. I had to bathe anyway, right? Within 3 days my heels were no longer painful and after a week they actually looked good and felt GREAT. Amazingly, I felt better! I have kept up with this habit more or less, never letting my poor feet go to the point of discomfort again. This year I started with a professional pedicure so I can just do daily maintenance. AND I am branching out to include my hands! Of all that I have learned with you in the last 2.5 years, being kind to myself is the most valuable. After that, everything else falls into place! Have a joyous season and thank you! Pampering in PA ----------------------------------------------- Dear FlyLady, Spinning on my wheel or knitting can totally trance me into complete relaxation -- especially when listening to calming, classical music. There is something about beautiful exotic fiber flowing over my fingers that makes me happy. Elaine in NH ---------------------------------------------- Kelly here: Our habit this month is pampering. This is a busy time of year, but it is more important than ever for you to take a few minutes everyday and be good to yourself. |
CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/santa-cookie-ornament
- Michele Wilcox's Santa Cookie Ornament http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/infant-santa-suit-hat - Kim Guzman's Infant Santa Suit & Hat |
FINALLY:
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From
http://www.ajokeaday.com - 12/05/11: |
| A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his
porch. "I couldn't help noticing how happy you look," she said. "What's
your secret for a long happy life?" "I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day," he said. "I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods, and never exercise." "That's amazing," said the woman, "how old are you?" "Twenty-six," he said. |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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1. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 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. 2. Thursday, January 5, 2012 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends in that year, go visit with them. 3. Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 11:00 AM - The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a Breakfast Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard, (across from CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606. "Please come join them for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose." Please RSVP to Bill Roady at duckbill1@verizon.net or call him at 757-595-0716 so they have a head count. |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 10/22/11 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
Please find a few minutes of your busy
schedule to support
Thank you so much!
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com); 2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or
3.
Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Up on the Housetop Written by Benjamin Hanby (22 July 1833 – 16 Mar 1867), 1864
Recorded by Gene Autry (29 Sept 1907 – 02 Oct 1998), 1952
Up on the housetop, reindeer pause Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick First comes the stocking of little Nell Oh, dear Santa, fill it well Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut her eyes Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick Next comes the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks Also a ball and a whip that cracks Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, Ho, Ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
"Up On the Housetop"
midi courtesy of
http://www.christmasgifts.com/music.html - 12/03/05
"Up On the Housetop" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/midi/up_on_the_housetop.htm -
12/03/05
Santa Claus image courtesy of http://santavideoemail.com/
- 12/03/05
Animated Santa Claus Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/christ-htm/lines-christ17.htm
- 12/03/05
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05 (replaced 02/23/09)
Thanks, Cheryl!
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Siuslaw High School's Viking Logo clip art courtesy of http://www.answers.com/topic/minnesotavikings-1000-png
- 12/27/07
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
American School Logo courtesy of http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/grads.asp - 09/05/06
Animated Dancing Teddy courtesy of Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of VA - 03/08/11
Thanks, Sandi!
NNHS65 Home Page Banner created by
my #5 Son, Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '97) of IL - 06/06/02
Thanks, Nathaniel!
