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A correspondent sent me the following information from
http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2005/12/aquila_chase_ta.html
"Aquila Chase Tablet Returns to Newburyport
Thanks to the generosity of George F. Sanborn Jr., a descendant of both
Aquila and Thomas Chase, the Aquila Chase Tablet is now on display at the
Newburyport Public Library. Carved from Caen stone, a cream-colored
limestone, and highlighted with gold paint, the tablet commemorates Aquila
Chase's settling in Hampton, N.H., in 1640 and Newbury in 1646. This is the
first time the tablet has been on display to the public for more than 40
years.
The tablet was carved in 1924 to honor one of the first settlers of
Newburyport, Aquila Chase. The tablet was first donated to the New England
Genealogical Society in Boston by John Carrol Chase in 1924 to honor his
ancestor. It was on display at the Society until 1964 when it was placed in
storage. In 1989 the Society gave the tablet to a society trustee who later
gave it to a Chase descendant. Still later, it passed to another descendant
and eventually ended in the possession of George F. Sanborn Jr., a
descendant of both Aquila and Thomas Chase and a former employee of the New
England Genealogical Society. Sanborn recently donated it to the Sons and
Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury who, in turn, arranged for
display in the local library."
I hope everyone has a good New Year!
Linda Chase
Alberta, Canada
Found at
http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2005/12/aquila_chase_ta.html
:
Aquila Chase Tablet Returns to Newburyport
Thanks to the generosity of George F. Sanborn Jr., a descendant of
both Aquila and Thomas Chase, the Aquila Chase Tablet is now on
display at the Newburyport Public Library. Carved from Caen stone,
a cream-colored limestone, and highlighted with gold paint, the
tablet commemorates Aquila Chase's settling in Hampton, N.H., in
1640 and Newbury in 1646. This is the first time the tablet has
been on display to the public for more than 40 years.
The tablet was carved in 1924 to honor one of the first settlers of
Newburyport, Aquila Chase. The tablet was first donated to the New
England Genealogical Society in Boston by John Carrol Chase in 1924
to honor his ancestor. It was on display at the Society until 1964
when it was placed in storage. In 1989 the Society gave the tablet
to a society trustee who later gave it to a Chase descendant. Still
later, it passed to another descendant and eventually ended in the
possession of George F. Sanborn Jr., a descendant of both Aquila
and Thomas Chase and a former employee of the New England
Genealogical Society. Sanborn recently donated it to the Sons and
Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury who, in turn, arranged
for display in the local library.
You can read much more about this story in the the
<http://www.ecnnews.com/cgi-bin/05/ntstory.pl?-sec-News+fn-nstonereturns-2...>Daily
News Online.
YOU CAN'T STEAL MY CHRISTMAS
Poem by Sharon Steege
I don't know who they are
Saying I can't greet the crowd
The way that I want to
Can't say CHRISTMAS out loud.
I walk into a business place
See things that I rather not see
But dare I not say CHRISTMAS
And ask for a "holiday" tree.
What happened to freedom of speech
And living in the land of the free
How can they take my CHRISTMAS money
But can't say MERRY CHRISTMAS to me.
Men and women have given their lives
So we could still go free
I wonder how they would feel
At saying "HOLIDAY" TREE.
Come on AMERICA let's wake up
Don't let our freedom escape
If they get by with doing this
What else will they take.
This is starting to get out of hand,
And I've begun to keep track
Well I've just about had enough
I'M TAKING CHRISTMAS BACK.
So MERRY CHRISTMAS AMERICA
I hope this gets all over the net
If we all stand united and take freedom back
'Twill be our best CHRISTMAS YET!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY
http://www.sdearthtimes.com/cut_to_chase/ctc_103.html
San Diego Earth Times
From Ho-Ho-Ho to Hot-Hot-Hot
By Carolyn Chase
North Pole Gazette, Page 1-A
limate scientists with the International Santa Impacts Taskforce (ISIT) reported today that the impacts of global warming are endangering Santa Claus, his elves, his reindeer and the entire operations at the North Pole. The Climate Risks and Impacts to Santa (CRIS) Report predicted that global warming trends will force changes in Santa's worldwide efforts.
The report relies on recent scientific studies that document significant reductions in the thickness and extent of North Pole sea ice and find that the Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the globe.
The retreat and thinning of the sea ice means that Santa's home and sizable workshops at the North Pole sit on increasingly unstable and ever-thinning ice. Ultimately, global warming may force Santa to relocate.
In particular, the CRIS Report identifies a number of likely changes to Santa's operations:
Loss of Santa's Reindeer. Higher temperatures will prohibit the use of cold-loving reindeer to pull Santa's sleigh and threaten this cold-adapted species with extinction. The leading proposal for reindeer replacement is a team of eight "Christmas Camels," though due to regional sensitivities, Santa is also considering a mixed team including wildebeests, water buffaloes, llamas, yaks and kangaroos. A number of competing proposals from off-road motorcycle and Sport Utility Vehicle manufacturers may push Santa to adopt modern, mechanized transportation.
Loss of Santa's Elves. A move from the North Pole is expected to create immigration problems and force a lowering in quality of life, as the elves seek to compete with local labor. These changes are expected to tempt senior elves into careers in toy consulting and product promotions. Advocates of free trade applauded these changes, claiming that Santa could realize significant economic gains by joining the global economy. Representatives of major toy manufacturers offered to dress developing country factory workers in elf outfits for the holidays.
Christmas Carols Crossover. I'm Dreaming of a Light Christmas, Let it Flow, Let it Flow, Let it Flow, and Walking in a Summer Sunnyland are just a few titles hoping to adapt.
Decreasing Use of Stockings. Due to increasing temperatures, fewer people will have large, heavy stockings and fireplaces. The Report predicts that children will substitute baseball caps and sandals and will hang the receptacle of their choice over air conditioning ducts and room air conditioners and from ceiling fans.
Move to Virtual Christmas Trees. Higher temperatures are predicted to decrease Christmas Tree habitat and increase the number of tree fires, both indoors and out. Software companies are developing virtual Christmas Trees that family members may access from desktop computers at their convenience. These virtual trees are surrounded by images of Christmas presents that are links to electronic gift certificates from major catalogers. The programs automatically generate thank you letters, identifying selected gifts.
Santa Makeover. To cope with higher temperatures and increased ultraviolet radiation, Santa is predicted to trim his beard, don a bright red Spandex body suit with white terrycloth sweat band trim, and sport sunglasses and green flip-flops with jingle bells. The fashion industry has proposed that Santa customize his attire to each family he visits and has offered to replace Santa's Elves with slinky elfin models wearing fashions selected for each family's consumer profile.
Relocation of Santa's Workshops. The primary qualification for a new location is that it be remote and mysterious. Rumored possible locations include the Sahara Desert, Central Asia, the Australian Outback, Mount Everest, Siberia, a number of coral atolls, and the top of a new casino in Las Vegas. On a different front, Disney has proposed a joint venture with Santa, including an offer to construct Santa theme parks near major metropolitan areas world wide.
The CRIS Report predicts that by 2075 the North Pole will be slushy in summer months, with possible uneven settling of Santa's home and workshops. It further predicts that by 2100 the North Pole will no longer provide a viable base of operations for Santa, forcing change on both Santa Claus and Christmas traditions worldwide. More alarmingly,the report warns that global warming could trigger a sudden breakup of the ice pack during warmer summer months, triggering a holiday catastrophe unparalleled in human history.
In a recent interview Santa worried, "These forced changes will have severe impacts on my operations and may open the door to increased competition from network mascots. How would you like to receive your gifts from the Warner Christmas Frog?" He also complained that air conditioning ducts take more time than fireplaces, especially given rising world population.
Asked to comment, a representative from a fossil fuel industry-backed lobbying group, the Coalition for the Ultimate Santa (CoalfortheUS), dismissed the impacts of both Santa and global warming.
CoalfortheUS representative E. Stooge stated, "It's time that children, scientists and environmentalists accept that both Santa Claus and human-caused global warming are fantasy. Rather than limiting our so-called greenhouse gas emissions, we must adapt the cultural identity of Santa and Christmas to these natural changes." In a related development, the coal industry kicked off a barrage of pre-holiday ads, pushing parents to purchase lumps of coal for their children. The industry asserts that giving young children coal for the holidays promotes more rapid maturation and earlier productivity.
PEople for Authentic Santas Everywhere, PEASE, a citizen's advocacy group working to support the traditional Santa via a grass roots "S.O.S. - Save Our Santa" campaign, stated, "If you need proof that industry is readying you for global warming-induced changes in Santa, watch this season's TV ads to see the corporate vision for the future: Santa in SUVs, Santa surrounded by fashion models, Santa in sunglasses, Santa using UPS, Santa on the internet. We can act now to curb global warming or we can lose the Santa we know and love."
Save Our Santa was set in motion by recent news reports about the impacts of global warming on the Arctic (North Pole) ice cap.
Scientists at the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center in Norway found a 4.6 percent decline in ice extent and a 5.8 percent decline in actual ice area between 1978 and 1994. Further, scientists at the University of Washington, using data acquired by U.S. Navy submarines, discovered a "striking" reduction in the thickness of Arctic sea ice, including the ice under the North Pole, as compared with 20-40 years ago. The average draft of the sea ice (that is, its thickness from the ocean surface to the bottom of the ice pack) has declined on average by 4.3 feet (1.3 meters). This represents a reduction of about 40 percent as compared with the earlier period.
Most of the reports on global warming focus on impacts to natural systems, but our culture is also intimately related to climate. Changes in snow and rainfall and temperature will affect how our families celebrate many seasonal holidays, as well as many recreational activities. Happy Holidays to all and best of luck to Santa!
Please, let's not start in on this. There is enough of it on television and
in the papers. Anybody have some genealogy to post? How about a Chase or
Chace who was born on December 25? Or, has there ever been a Kris Kringle
Chase or a Santa Chase? What about Rudolph Chase? Has there ever been a
Chase or Chace who has gone to the North Pole? I know that there are some
Chaces in Alaska.
--
Jeffrey Chace
http://www.chace.demon.nl