12/09/10 - NNHS Newsletter - O C

12/09/10 - NNHS Newsletter - O Come, Little Children

“Late on a sleepy, star-spangled night, those angels peeled back the sky
just like you would tear open a sparkling Christmas present. Then, with light
and joy pouring out of Heaven like water through a broken dam, they began
to shout and sing the message that baby Jesus had been born. The world had
a Savior! The angels called it 'Good News,' and it was.”

- Larry Libby, Christmas Stories for the Heart

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

This is one of those more obscure (to me, anyway) carols I mentioned earlier.

BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGSQsWZdv4&feature=related - O Come, Little Children - Various Artists

BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ip6f_eGBys&feature=related - O Come, Little Children - FBC Eastman Handbell Choir, 2007

BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiDoQgWn0jE&feature=related - O Come, Little Children - umm, Little Children, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday today to Shirley Smith Langston ('57)!

Happy Birthday tomorrow to John Murden ('60) of VA AND Glen Davenport ('63) of VA!

Happy Birthday this week to:

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);

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

15 - Jewell Hamner Crowe ('57) AND Buster Vest ('63) of VA;

16 - Betty Brockwell McClure ('58) of VA!

Many Happy Returns to You All!

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

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THIS DAY IN WWII:

December 09, 1940 - Operation Compass – British and Indian troops under the command of Major-General Richard O'Connor attacked Italian forces near Sidi Barrani in Egypt, opening their first major offensive in North Africa.

December 09, 1941 - The Republic of China, Cuba, Guatemala, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and the Philippine Commonwealth, declared war on Germany and Japan.

December 09, 1941 - The 19th Bombardment Group attacked Japanese ships off the coast of Vigan, Luzon.

December 09, 1946 - The "Subsequent Nuremberg Trials" began with the "Doctors' Trial", prosecuting doctors alleged to be involved in human experimentation.

December 09, 1961 - The trial of Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Israel ended with verdicts of guilty on 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people and membership of an outlawed organization.

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THIS DAY IN 1965:

Thursday, December 9, 1965 - The Kecksburg UFO incident: a fireball was seen from Michigan to Pennsylvania; witnesses reported something crashing in the woods near Pittsburgh. In 2005 NASA admitted that it examined the object.

Thursday, December 9, 1965 - Baseball player Joe Ausanio was born in Kingston, New York.

Thursday, December 9, 1965 - Survivor contestant, $1,000,000 Winner of Survivor: Marquesas Vecepia Towery was born in Portland, Oregon.

Thursday, December 9, 1965 - Baseball executive Branch Rickey (b. 20 Dec 1881 in Stockdale, Ohio) died in Columbia, Missouri just shy of his 84th birthday.

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From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 08/05/10 - "Vote for Grace (REPEATED)":

This is my daughter Laura's dog in a contest to be on the cover of a bag of dog food.

Vote every day for Grace. Thanks.
Oh, Laura is your daughter, Norris! Well, that makes it all the more important!
http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296

Grace was named the September 2010 People's Choice! This is the last month we can vote for Grace - the last 31 days we have to make a difference. It only takes about two seconds to cast your allotted daily vote)!!!
Doncha wanna go shopping and spot Grace's image on a bag of dog food and know that YOU played a large part in placing her there?!?

http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery.php?pg=&limit=40&sort=tnid&type=tnap&field=dog_name&keyword=grace#14296

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From George Helliesen ('61) of MI - 12/08/10 - "Newsletter halp":

Dear Miss Typhoon,

Just wanted to remind your readers that it is that time of year again when we need to provide some financial help for OUR newsletter. A few years ago you outlined the cost of the website, programs, electricity and other expenses that you incur in publishing, printing, and disseminating the Typhoon newsletter. And if I remember correctly, your expenses totaled far more than anyone expected and you do not pay yourself for any of the work and time you spend on the newsletter. So you are donating your work, expertise, and time, and we've learned that it takes a lot, free of charge to your readers. I believe we have been helping every year thereafter to defer some of the expenses from you to us, the readers. We are very grateful for all the work you do in trying to hold together the Typhoon Nation. Big job but we have an expert in charge!

As you can see, my contribution is smaller than last year because of the economy, the stock market, and the governmental programs that are going astray for us old folks, but I hope it will help if just a little. I'm sure that any contribution from your readers will be greatly appreciated to help offset your expenses in publishing.

Thank you my LOVE and may you and Paul have a great Christmas and a Happy 2011.

George Helliesen, 61

Thank you so very much, George! What a Sweetie-Pie you are!

The easiest figure to report would be for the site hosting itself. We switched servers last year from 00freehost to AwardSpace, so the yearly cost for that alone dropped from $149.50 to $95.88 (while providing us with greater services), which will become due again on February 25.

Since we moved out here two years ago, it's become trickier for me to figure out how much the other expenses are, because I just write out a check to my daughter-in-law for $513.00 (roughly half of Paul's monthly Social Security income) on the second Wednesday of each month, much of which I would assume is applied toward the monthly internet, phone, and outrageous electric bills.

And you're so right - any and all contributions are always greatly appreciated!

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From My Cousin, Jean Atkinson Mallory (Rappahannock HS / John Marshall HS - '65) of VA - phone call of 12/08/10 - "Obscure Christmas Carols":

I know you like obscure and medieval Christmas carols, and I have three you might not have considered:

Gabriel's Message (sometimes called The Angel Gabriel) - Sting - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF2BzUDeTkY

A 'Soalin' - Peter, Paul, and Mary - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO4u-N_VGJY

When My Heart Finds Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5CaLcAA7ek

Thanks so much, Jean! I've never heard the first and last of these, and whereas I thought I knew the Peter, Paul, and Mary number, I never could make out the words, and had no idea whatsoever it was a Christmas Carol! If pressed I would have entitled it, "I'm Hungry; Feed Me!" No, waitaminute, that was an old Saturday Night Live skit parodying Admiral Stockdale.

"Nevermind!"

As it turns out, I still had one date open on December 27, and that carol is perfect for that day. The other two I'll place in the lineup for next year. Thanks again!

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From My Cousin, Cheryl White Wilson (John Marshall HS - '64) of VA - phone message of 12/08/10 - "Mary, Did You Know?":

Hey, it's me!

Your Mary Did You Know Video from the Sleep Holy Babe Newsletter?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfpK6cNPF7Y

I really like the Clay Aiken version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5keVc3QNhhw

Oh, JA! I thought I'd posted that video before but (of course!) I cannot seem to locate any proof of that at the moment. His clarity of tone and control are amazing! Thanks, Cheryl! Sorry I missed your call!

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   From Hunter Todd ('57) of TX - 12/08/10 - "Merry Christmas from the 44th WorldFest-Houston Film Festival!":

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Wonderful Christmas!

Wishing you...

every happiness this Holiday Season and bountiful prosperity in the New Year. We know that this is a very busy time of the year, but we just wanted to remind you of the 44th Annual WorldFest-Houston Entry Deadline. Postmarked or shipped by Wednesday, December 15th. If you enter only one competition this year, make it WorldFest!
Fiercely Independent!

Our warmest Christmas & Holiday wishes from Texas,

All of us at the 44th WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival
The 44th Annual WorldFest-Sponsored by AMC Theaters, the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), Boxer Property, Amtrak, Panasonic 3D/HD, Eastman Kodak, The City of Houston, The Houston Film Commission, The Marriott Renaissance Hotel at Greenway Plaza, Space Center Houston, Texas Longhorns, Wagner Media, Office Max imPRESS, NASA, The Houston Yacht Club, InkTip, The Houston Film Society, OnlyInHouston, Fest21.com and The Wellness Center.
9898 Bissonnet Street - Suite 650 Penthouse - Houston, Texas 77036

713-965-9955 | entry@worldfest.org | http://www.worldfest.org

   Thank you so much, Hunter! A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours, too!

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ABBREVIATED ALERT:

From Jane Chambers of VA - 07/01/09, 02/07/10, AND 07/31/10 - "CNC BOOK BROCHURE & AD" AND 61-62 DECADERS ADDENDA AND DRAMATIC WORKSHOPS STUDENTS:
http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/brochure(2).pdf

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/CNC-Memories-Book-219390602.pdf

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DECADERS-ADDENDA.doc

http://www.nnhs65.com/CNC-CNU/61-63-DRAMATIC-WORKSHOP-STUDENTS.doc

   Contact Dr. Chambers at cncmemories61_71@yahoo.com.

   Thanks, Jane!

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FINALLY:
From http://www.jokedujour.com - LadyHawke's Weekly Jokes - 12/05/10:

"Science Fare"

5th and 6th grade responses to science questions on tests:

- There are 26 vitamins in all, but some of the letters are yet to be discovered.

- Genetics explains why you look like your father, and if you don't, why you should.

- Vacuums are nothings. We only mention them to let them know we know they're there.

- The cause of perfume disappearing is evaporation. Evaporation gets blamed for a lot of things people forget to put the top on.

- Water vapor gets together in a cloud. When it is big enough to be called a drop, it does.

- Mushrooms always grow in damp places, which is why they look like umbrellas.

- Momentum is something you give a person when they go away.

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Noon to 4:00 PM - Holiday Open House at the Chamberlin Lobby - Go see Brownie!
2. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 6:00 PM - The NNHS Class of 1958 will hold its Holiday Party at Al Fresco Ristorante, 11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606. CONTACT: Joe Drewry (jwdvt@aol.com, 757-244-4443, ext 4)

3. Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 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 fiends in that year, go visit with them.

4. Wednesday, February 9, 2010 - 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.

5. Wednesday, April 13, 2010 - 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.
6. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954

7. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971

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   Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
                          Love to all, Carol
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O Come, Little Children

(Ihr Kinderlein kommet)

Lyrics by Christoph von Schmid, 1798
(15 Aug 1768 - 03 Sept 1854)

Music by Johann Abraham Peter Schulz
(31 Mar 1747 - 1800), 1790

Ihr Kinderlein, kommet,
o kommet doch all!
Zur Krippe her kommet
in Bethlehems Stall
und seht, was in dieser
hochheiligen Nacht
der Vater im Himmel
für Freude uns macht!

O seht in der Krippe
im nächtlichen Stall,
seht hier bei des Lichtleins
hell glänzendem Strahl
den reinliche Windeln,
das himmlische Kind,
viel schöner und holder
als Engel es sind!

Da liegt es, das Kindlein,
auf Heu und auf Stroh,
Maria und Josef
betrachten es froh.
Die redlichen Hirten
knien betend davor,
hoch oben schwebt jubelnd
der Engelein Chor. O beugt wie die Hirten
anbetend die Knie,
erhebet die Hände
und danket wie sie!
Stimmt freudig, ihr Kinder,
wer wollt sich nicht freun,
stimmt freudig zum Jubel
der Engel mit ein!

O betet: Du liebes,
du göttliches Kind,
was leidest du alles
für unsere Sünd!
Ach hier in der Krippe
schon Armut und Not,
am Kreuze dort gar noch
den bitteren Tod.

So nimm unsre Herzen
zum Opfer denn hin;
wir geben sie gerne
mit fröhlichem Sinn.
Ach mache sie heilig
und selig wie Deins
und mach sie auf ewig
mit Deinem nur eins.
Translated from German to English
by Melanie Schulte (1885–1922)

Oh, come, little children,
oh, come, one and all,
To Bethlehem’s stable,
in Bethlehem’s stall.
And see with rejoicing
this glorious sight,
Our Father in heaven
has sent us this night.

Oh, see in the manger,
in hallowèd light
A star throws its beam
on this holiest sight.
In clean swaddling clothes
lies the heavenly Child,
More lovely than angels,
this Baby so mild.

Oh, there lies the Christ Child,
on hay and on straw;
The shepherds are kneeling
before Him with awe.
And Mary and Joseph
smile on Him with love,
While angels are singing
sweet songs from above.

Alternate Translation

O Come, little children;
behold, one and all,
Who lies in the manger
in Bethlehem's stall;
For there, little children,
on this holiest night,
Our God sends from heaven
His Son, your delight.

He lies there, before you,
asleep in the hay,
With Mary and Joseph
to guard Him and pray.
The wondering shepherds
look in at the door,
And seeing the Infant
they kneel and adore.

Adore like the shepherds!
Your glad voices raise
With those of the angels
who sing in His praise.
Your chorus will echo
from earth to the sky,
With 'Glory to God
in His heaven most high.

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"O Come, Little Children" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://romaaeterna.jp/basil/sb019.html - 12/02/10

"O Come, Little Children" German and English lyrics courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihr_Kinderlein_kommet - 12/09/10

"O Come, Little Children" Alternate English lyrics courtesy of http://romaaeterna.jp/basil/sb019.html - 12/02/10

Baby Jesus with Lambs clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/mystryeyez/BAttic/titles/xmas3d/BabyJesus.jpg - 12/04/05

Tiny Baby Jesus clip art used to form Divider Line courtesy
of http://www.twoheartsdesign.com/images/clipart/catholic/christmas/nativity/index.html - 12/23/05

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

Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06

Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ -
Replaced courtesy of http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Siuslaw High School's Viking Logo clip art courtesy of http://www.answers.com/topic/minnesotavikings-1000-png - 12/27/07

Coast Guard Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/SealsEmblems/USCG.htm - 10/03/07

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