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I thought we would surely have at least ten versions of this lovely old carol on YouTube. Instead - NADA! Zero, zilch! How can this be?!?

We received word that Paul's (Harty - Bardolph HS, IL - '61 - of IL) brother-in-law suffered a fatal heart attack Monday at the age of 59.

From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 12/08/09 - "Update on Monty (Phillips - '62), Jerry (Allen - '65) and his dad (Howard Hodnett - '45)":

Many have sent emails to wish us a happy Thanksgiving and ask how our TG was and, most of all, to ask about Monty, Jerry and Howard (Jerry's dad). All are doing pretty well. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent the afternoon and evening together enjoying conversation, football, and an abundant meal. Monty came early and stayed late (first time he has stayed that long). We had eleven here all together.

Monty had a painful fall about 4 weeks ago and has had quite a time with that. He is seeing an orthopedic guy for that. He has limited movement in arms and shoulders due to that fall. He had an attack of tachycardia one weekend, but has not had any problem since. He has a cardiologist checking him out, too. He is doing pretty well, all things considered. Cookie (Phillips - '64 - of VA) and I went with him to see the oncologist the day before Thanksgiving and the report was good. The mass on his pancreas as decreased in size, his blood work was good, and he is maintaining a healthy weight. He looks great! His color is actually healthy looking. He is working. He told me to tell everyone to keep the prayers up and to THANK everyone for them. He said he knows that prayer is the reason he is still with us. He really does appreciate everyone's concern and attention. He was so relieved and excited about the news. Cookie and I were, too. We all thank you for your prayers. Thank God for the results! Dr. Mattern said that "We will stay the course" since Monty is doing well and tolerating the chemo so well. Dr. M is very pleased. For now, everything is under control....not cured....but under control.

Jerry continues to get good reports from his urologist and oncologist. He still has back pain and some issues with his leg, but the Big C is not a threat now. He is not to be stopped either, bless his heart. He sure keeps me hopping and on the move.

Howie is on the move, too. He bags food for those in need every Monday at his church, attends lunches and dinners and bible studies during the week and keeps busy on weekends, too. He comes over for dinner and football on the weekends, too. Jerry and I have a friend who just moved here from NY and she is staying with Howard. She cleans, cooks, and runs errands. That is a big help and relieves our minds. She has been in home health care for years and is pretty knowledgeable.

I have made this longer than I intended, but it has been a while since I sent an update.

God bless all of you and have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Judy

Happy Birthday tomorrow to 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;

14 - Elizabeth Mitchell Hedgepeth ('57) AND Kathie Avant Taylor ('64) of GA;

Just a note to say Merry Christmas to you and your family and to thank you for all of your good work keeping us all informed of the Typhoons. It is most appreciated!

From Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC - 12/08/09 - "Angels explained by Children":

Carol,

Angels are a part of all seasons, but none more so than at the Christmas Season ! Children have their own explanation of these Beings.

When an angel gets mad, he takes a deep breath and counts to ten, and when he lets out his breath, somewhere there's a tornado.
Reagan, age 10

Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else !
Mitchell, age 7

I only know the names of two angels...Hark and Harold.
Gregory, age 5

Everybody's got it all wrong. Angels don't wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it.
Olive, age 9

My guardian angel helps me with math, but he's not much good with science.
Henry, age 8

Angels talk all the way while they're flying you up to heaven. The main subject is where you went wrong before you got dead
Daniel, age 9

What I don't get about angels is why, when someone is in love, they shoot arrows at them.
Sarah, age 7

I now know more about angels than I used to !

Dimples aka Sepi

From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA - 12/08/09 - "Want to Go For A Ride?":

YOWZERONI!!! No, this is certainly NOT my idea of a fun time! Thanks, Joyce!

I will be making a conscious effort to wish everyone a Merry Christmas this year ...
My way of saying that I am celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

So I am asking my email buddies, if you agree with me, to please do the same.
And if you'll pass this on to your email buddies, and so on...
maybe we can prevent one more American tradition from being lost
in the sea of "Political Correctness".

From Carol Collier Sparrow ('63) of VA - 12/08/09 - "Adventure With Grandma":

An old man was a witness in a burglary case.

The defense lawyer asked Richard, "Did you see my client commit this burglary?"

"Yes," said Richard , "I saw him plainly take the goods."

The lawyer asks Richard again, "Richard, this happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?"

"Yes," says Richard, "I saw him do it."

Then the lawyer asks Richard, "Richard, listen, you are 80 years old and your eye sight probably is bad. Just how far can you see at night?"

Richard says, "I can see the moon, how far is that?"

Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

To donate, click on the Donate Button on the left, or just mail it directly to my home (address available upon request). Thanks! nnhs65@gmail.com

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

Animated Ringing Christmas Bell clip art (designed by Art Holden) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 12/08/05

1. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - The Class of 1957 will hold its Holiday Party at Angelo's on Route 17. RSVP no later than December 6. For details, contact Pat Beck Letzinger at Pabletz@aol.com - CLASS OF 1957
2. Saturday, December 12, 2009 - The NNHS Class of 1960 will again encourage their friends - TYPHOON OR NOT, CLASS OF 1960 OR NOT - to meet with them for the Laugh-A Lot Breakfast Bunch at 9:00 AM at the Candle Light Kitchen in Norge (Williamsburg). Directions: Take I-64 to Exit 231A-Norge, go 1-1/2 miles to Richmond Road, go through light, look for shopping center on left, Candle Light Kitchen on Right. RSVP to duckbill1@verizon.net NO LATER THAN December 8, 2009. THAT WAS YESTERDAY!!!
3. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - The NNHS Class of 1958 will hold its annual Gathering and Dinner at Al Fresco Italian Ristorante, 11710 Jefferson Avenue. For details, contact Joe Drewry at JWDVT@aol.com - CLASS OF 1958 AND “other NNHS alums and friends of our 1958 class are invited to join with us”!
4. Friday and Saturday, August 6 and 7, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1970 will hold its 40-Year Reunion. Saturday night will be at the Kiln Creek Golf & Country Club. For details, contact Carol Comer Cutler at ca23comerww@aol.com or visit the reunion website at NNHS1970Reunion.myevent.com - CLASS OF 1970 5. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 6, 7, and 8, 2010 - The NNHS Class of 1960 will hold its 50-Year Reunion at the Marriott Newport News at City Center. For details, contact Karen Weinstein Witte at kwitte@tampabay.rr.com - CLASS OF 1960

	Olin McGuire
		WINCHESTER - Olin McGuire, 59, of Winchester died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements. Published in The State Journal-Register on 12/9/2009.