It's 2010!!
If you are reading this, you have successfully arrived in the new decade.
This is an achievement that should be a source of pride. But, despite the Cunard Line's slogan that "Getting there is half the fun.", 2010 will bring many more new barbershop experiences for all of us. There will be new song
s, new singers, a new show and all the fun that is connected to those things. So here's to a great upcoming year for you and yours.
Melrose Apples
Congratulations!
This is an achievement that should be a source of pride. But, despite the Cunard Line's slogan that "Getting there is half the fun.", 2010 will bring many more new barbershop experiences for all of us. There will be new song
s, new singers, a new show and all the fun that is connected to those things. So here's to a great upcoming year for you and yours.
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Melrose Apples
A few issues ago, it was mentioned that Robin Reid treated members of the Board to Melrose apples at one of our monthly Board meetings. The Melrose name is used to identify our Division of the Johnny Appleseed District. A follow-up was promised and so, here it is.
The breeding of the Melrose apple was begun at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster, OH, in 1931. It was selected in 1937 and introduced to the public in 1944. It is the official apple variety of Ohio and ripens here in mid to late October.
The Melrose is a cross of a Jonathan, which accounts for the white flesh and rich flavor, and the Red Delicious, which provides the shape and sweetness.
This apple is one of the best "keepers" of all time. At normal storage temperatures of 30-32 deg., they can be stored for five months and actually seem to develop a better taste with time.
So, the next time you attend a Melrose event or sing with the Melrose Chorus, you'll know a little more about the apple that provided us with the name. Maybe we could start a tradition of having some of these apples present at special chorus events during the year.
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Birthdays
Jim Elliott-1/11
Jim Wolfe-1/11
Stan Martin-1/14
Bob Horning-1/18
Bill Kuntz-1/22
Doug Husser-1/24
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The breeding of the Melrose apple was begun at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster, OH, in 1931. It was selected in 1937 and introduced to the public in 1944. It is the official apple variety of Ohio and ripens here in mid to late October.
The Melrose is a cross of a Jonathan, which accounts for the white flesh and rich flavor, and the Red Delicious, which provides the shape and sweetness.
This apple is one of the best "keepers" of all time. At normal storage temperatures of 30-32 deg., they can be stored for five months and actually seem to develop a better taste with time.
So, the next time you attend a Melrose event or sing with the Melrose Chorus, you'll know a little more about the apple that provided us with the name. Maybe we could start a tradition of having some of these apples present at special chorus events during the year.
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Birthdays
Jim Elliott-1/11
Jim Wolfe-1/11
Stan Martin-1/14
Bob Horning-1/18
Bill Kuntz-1/22
Doug Husser-1/24
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Keeping Up With Chorus Activities
We are fortunate in the Derbytown Chorus to have a constant series of ongoing events and performances. The Chorus, Matinee Singers and Chapter quartets are always working to KTWWS. We are also fortunate to have available documents, both print and online, that help us keep track of all these activities.
High Notes- Robin Reid provides us with a weekly reminder as well as documentation of rehearsal activities. High Notes is available in print form at rehearsals and online in the "members" section of the Chapter Website.
Chapter Email Newsletter- Jim Bishop makes information about Chapter activities and also news from the world of barbershop available to all those on our email list.
Derbytown Chorus Bulletin- This publication was started to bring in some of the more unusual or lesser known information related to barbershop as well as to singing in general. Important events and activities of the chorus will be included also, but the focus will be on discussion of topics that might not appear in the Newsletter or High Notes.
Be sure to check all three of these publications for up-to-date notices and if you have information to present to the membership, you have a triple threat at your disposal.
High Notes- Robin Reid provides us with a weekly reminder as well as documentation of rehearsal activities. High Notes is available in print form at rehearsals and online in the "members" section of the Chapter Website.
Chapter Email Newsletter- Jim Bishop makes information about Chapter activities and also news from the world of barbershop available to all those on our email list.
Derbytown Chorus Bulletin- This publication was started to bring in some of the more unusual or lesser known information related to barbershop as well as to singing in general. Important events and activities of the chorus will be included also, but the focus will be on discussion of topics that might not appear in the Newsletter or High Notes.
Be sure to check all three of these publications for up-to-date notices and if you have information to present to the membership, you have a triple threat at your disposal.
Singing For Life-Past and Future
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The Songs We Sing
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 11 Board Meeting. 6:25 – 8:30, N. Hill Library, 183 E. Cuy. Falls Ave.
Fri., 1/15 & Sat., 1/16. Leadership Academy , Columbus.
Mon., 2/1 Show Committee Meeting. 6:30 at North Hill Library - 183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave,
