01/25/18 - NNHS Newsletter

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softly,_as_I_Leave_You_%28song%29:

"Softly, as I Leave You" is a popular Italian song composed by Giorgio Calabrese and Tony De Vita (1932–1998), translated in English by Hal Shaper.

It was originally an Italian success by Mina, at the Sanremo Music Festival, entitled "Piano" ("Softly"). Mina published a recording of the song first time as a single in 1960 and later as well on an EP and on three LPs.

The English songwriter Hal Shaper noticed the song and in November 1961 wrote English lyrics to the melody, calling it "Softly, as I Leave You." It is best known in versions by Matt Monro which went to #10 on the British charts in 1962)^[1] and Frank Sinatra went to #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the adult contemporary chart in 1964).^[2] The Sinatra family announced Frank's death on May 14, 1998 by placing an announcement on their website that was accompanied by a recording of the singer's version of the song.

When he performed the song live in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley prefaced with a story about the origins of the song. Presley said the song originated when a man was dying and his wife was sitting by his bedside. As she began to doze off, he felt himself beginning to die and he wrote the words to the song on a notepad. But Elvis insiders claim his explanation for the song was merely an example of Presley's flair for storytelling so his explanation is most likely apocryphal. Elvis said he heard the story "from some people in Florida." Elvis doesn't actually sing this song, he speaks the words while his Irish backing tenor Sherrill Nielsen sings it. Elvis's one recorded version of this song was a bootleg made by a fan in Las Vegas in December 1975. RCA was able to release it commercially later and it now appears on the boxed set "Walk A Mile In My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters."

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday today to Jeannie Collier Fitzgerald ('65) of VA!

Happy Birthday tomorrow to Sharon Weaver Knowles ('63) of VA AND Charis Bean Duke (Governor Thomas Johnson HS, MD - '85) of PA!

Happy Birthday this week to:

28 - Courtney Russ ('57) AND Jennie Sheppard ('62) of NC AND Rick Billings ('65) of NC AND My Granddaughter, Becca Harty (Collinsville HS, IL - '17) of IL;

29 - Nancy Keesee (Tucker) Crawley ('57) of TX AND   HP Lucas ('65) of VA;

30 - Jackie Belote Ward ('63) of VA AND Charlie Phillips ('65) of TN AND Brenda Shepard McCoy ('67) of VA;

31 -   Bill Black ('66) of GA AND Margaret Kailos Lee ('67) of NC AND Lynn Stewart Schroeder ('71) of NC;

01 - Paul Dobie ('66) of CO!

   Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html

100 YEARS AGO TODAY:

January 25, 1918 - The Ukrainian People's Republic declared independence from Bolshevik Russia.

THIS DAY IN WWII:

January 25, 1942 - Thailand declared war on the United States and United Kingdom.

January 25, 1945 - The Battle of the Bulge ended.

THIS DAY IN 1968:

Thursday, January 25, 1968 - Footballer and manager Eric Orie was born Eric Alexander Orie in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Thursday, January 25, 1968 - Writer Louie Myfanwy Thomas (b. 29 Feb 1908 at Primrose Cottage in Holway, Holywell, Flintshire, Wales) died in Ruthin, Walesat the age of 59.

From My Friend, Susan, of NC - 01/23/15:

“We must never let the noise of the world overpower and overwhelm that still, small voice.”
- L. Tom Perry
(05 Aug 1922 - 30 May 2015)

Thanks so much, Susan!

From Joan Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA - 01/25/18:

Thank you, Joan!

   From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 01/24/18 - "Total Army":

Hi, Carol:

Your explanation given to   Bobby Hilling ('62 - of VA) regarding the U.S. Army Standard pertaining to the USAR and ARNG was excellent.

The Department of the Army for many years has published the "Total Army" concept in most of their doctrine pamphlets and books, and even their advertisements to stress the "Total Army", so rest assured you are on solid ground in my opinion as you render honors to the TYPHOON who served in the Total Army.

Respectfully,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
   NO KIDDING?!? Thank you so much, Major Madagan! How fortuitous and gratifying! For all these years I secretly feared I was just being too lazy to continue searching for them!

“An oral contract isn't worth the paper it's written on.”
- Samuel Goldwyn, film producer
(17 Aug 1882 - 31 Jan 1974)

BONUS SOFT CROCHET PATTERN:
Cristin Berrafato's Twinkle Stars Baby Blanket - "You’ll feel like singing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star when you wrap this darling blanket around a sweet baby. Star appliqués can be made in colors to coordinate with the nursery."

BONUS SOFT KNIT PATTERN:

Super Soft Knitted Blanket - "Up until recently, my knitting experience has extended only to scarves, mittens, Swiffer cloths, penguin sweaters, and rugs (okay, that's more than I thought...) But I wanted to finally try my hand at a super cozy knitted blanket for the upcoming cold months."

BONUS SOFT FOODS RECIPES:

Perfect Scrambled Eggs - "Scrambled eggs are a great breakfast recipe for those needing easy to chew foods. Melt cheese over them or drizzle them with maple syrup. If you have a chopper, you can cook sausage and throw it in the chopper... These eggs are a great way to start out your morning! They are easy and fast to make!"

Good Eats Meatloaf - "Meatloaf usually comes out soft enough to easily be broken apart with a fork and eaten with those who need easy to chew foods. If you use carrots in your meatloaf, make sure they are chopped up very small. But otherwise, meatloaf is a personal favorite."

Mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion - "A new twist on an old classic! Taking mushrooms, onions, and bacon, and incorporating them into good old fashion mashed potatoes."

FINALLY:
From www.ajokeaday.com - 01/24/18:

"You just go ahead," the man in the shopping mall said to his wife. "While you're shopping, I'll browse in the hardware store."

An hour later, she returned and saw him at the checkout counter. The clerk was ringing up the last of a pile of tools and supplies that would fill two wheelbarrows.

"Are you buying all this?" his wife asked incredulously.

"Well, yes," he said, embarrassed. Then waving his arm toward the interior of the store, he added, "But look at all the stuff I'm leaving behind!"

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Every Tuesday, 7:30 AM - Male grads meet at Angelo's Restaurant on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard for breakfast and camaraderie.

2. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 -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.

PRAYER ROLL:
http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 01/12/18
BLOG:
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11

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

                          Love to all, Carol

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Carol Buckley Harty
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the power of a drop
in the bucket."

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3. Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!

Softly as I Leave You

Composed by Antonio De Vita (1932–1998), with original Italian lyrics by Giorgio Calabrese (b, 28 Nov 1929); English lyrics by Hal Shaper

Recorded by Matt Monro, 1962
(01 Dec 1930 – 07 Feb 1985)

Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go
So I leave you softly, long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay
For one more hour or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
(Softly, long before you kiss me)
(Long before your arms can beg me stay)
(For one more hour) or one more day
After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall
So, softly as I leave you there
As I leave I you there
As I leave I you there

"Softly As I Leave You" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.jacquedee63.com/softlyasileaveyou.html - 01/25/10
Image of Luggage courtesy of http://blog.dimmickdesign.com/category/thoughts/ - 01/25/10
Animated Divider Bar 116 clip art courtesy of http://onyxk8.tripod.com/bars7.html - 01/25/10
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!

Governor Thomas Johnson High School's Logo courtesy of http://www.tjathletics.org - 06/16/08

Collinsville High School (IL) Logo courtesy of http://www.kahoks.org/chs/ - 09/22/07

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!
Animated Laughing Smiley courtesy of Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 02/07/07
Thanks, Janice!
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

Jeffrey Holman's Image "A Drop in the Bucket" courtesy of https://tearsfromalonelygod.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/a-drop-in-the-bucket/ - 05/23/16
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