Saturday, February 26, 2005
Hello
It's been fairly quiet on the classmate front the past few days. I've sent a note to Mike Parkins, suggesting another reunion meeting so that we can get some costs out to you. Maybe, if Mike's willing, we'll meet this next week and send out some more specifics.
On activities for Saturday afternoon, we've come up with Dann's golf tournament at Hidden Lakes, a possible boating outing (no place set yet), a birding tour with Terry Gray, hiking/biking at Schweitzer, and maybe even geocaching up there. I'm sure my husband would happily lead the charges on the geocaching.
If you have other activities to suggest, let me know. We'll just figure out the venues and put out the list for people to choose whatever they wish.
I highly suggest that if you're coming from out of town and haven't been to Sandpoint for a while, allow a few extra days. There's so much to do around here any more that you wouldn't want to shortchange yourselves.
Along with that, however, make sure to nail down accommodations early. The Festival at Sandpoint starts the following Thursday, so the town will begin to fill up.
For information on accommodations, go to (www.sandpointonline.com), and you should find a pretty comprehensive list.
Happy Saturday.
On activities for Saturday afternoon, we've come up with Dann's golf tournament at Hidden Lakes, a possible boating outing (no place set yet), a birding tour with Terry Gray, hiking/biking at Schweitzer, and maybe even geocaching up there. I'm sure my husband would happily lead the charges on the geocaching.
If you have other activities to suggest, let me know. We'll just figure out the venues and put out the list for people to choose whatever they wish.
I highly suggest that if you're coming from out of town and haven't been to Sandpoint for a while, allow a few extra days. There's so much to do around here any more that you wouldn't want to shortchange yourselves.
Along with that, however, make sure to nail down accommodations early. The Festival at Sandpoint starts the following Thursday, so the town will begin to fill up.
For information on accommodations, go to (www.sandpointonline.com), and you should find a pretty comprehensive list.
Happy Saturday.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Happy Presidents' Day
Good Morning to All,
I heard from Joanne (Buhr) Rohn yesterday, and she's planning to make the reunion. She's lived in Southern California all these years and has taught school.
My famous story with Joanne concerns her slumber parties. It seemed every time she scheduled one at her house, my mother had a baby.
My sister Laurie (now a veteran elementary teacher here in Sandpoint) and my brother Jim (an architect in Oregon) chose to arrive on slumber-party days, so I had to stay home and babysit because there was also Barbara (longtime English teacher at SHS) who made up Batch 2 of our family.
Joanne, I'm hoping you don't schedule any slumber parties when you show up this summer----my mother will be almost 84 and I think she's had enough of rearing kids.
Speaking of kids, I guess I'll tell you all about ours. My son William E. Love III (Willie to me) is 28 and a reporter/sports editor at the Newport Miner. Yes, Mom is proud that he chose journalism. He stays with us five days a week and then heads to Boise to see his wife, Debbie, who's finishing her degree. She's a sweetheart, fully deserving of the name Love.
Our daughter Annie is 26. She's also a Boise State grad, and she works the front desk at the Courtyard Marriott in Seattle. She, like Willie, owns a GPS, and she, like Willie, has followed her dad's interest in geocaching. I'll tell you about that tomorrow because we can add geocaching as an activity for the reunion.
If you don't know what it is, go to (www.geocaching.com).
Bill and I went geocaching yesterday (I go along for the hike and the scenery) out to Talache. Our gorgeous weather continues, and my collection of words could never reflect the beauty out there yesterday. Crystal clear water lapping up against the shore, snow-capped mountains surrounding that gorgeous lake, silence, fantastic skipping rocks clinking with every step. Truly something to behold.
Have a great Monday.
I heard from Joanne (Buhr) Rohn yesterday, and she's planning to make the reunion. She's lived in Southern California all these years and has taught school.
My famous story with Joanne concerns her slumber parties. It seemed every time she scheduled one at her house, my mother had a baby.
My sister Laurie (now a veteran elementary teacher here in Sandpoint) and my brother Jim (an architect in Oregon) chose to arrive on slumber-party days, so I had to stay home and babysit because there was also Barbara (longtime English teacher at SHS) who made up Batch 2 of our family.
Joanne, I'm hoping you don't schedule any slumber parties when you show up this summer----my mother will be almost 84 and I think she's had enough of rearing kids.
Speaking of kids, I guess I'll tell you all about ours. My son William E. Love III (Willie to me) is 28 and a reporter/sports editor at the Newport Miner. Yes, Mom is proud that he chose journalism. He stays with us five days a week and then heads to Boise to see his wife, Debbie, who's finishing her degree. She's a sweetheart, fully deserving of the name Love.
Our daughter Annie is 26. She's also a Boise State grad, and she works the front desk at the Courtyard Marriott in Seattle. She, like Willie, owns a GPS, and she, like Willie, has followed her dad's interest in geocaching. I'll tell you about that tomorrow because we can add geocaching as an activity for the reunion.
If you don't know what it is, go to (www.geocaching.com).
Bill and I went geocaching yesterday (I go along for the hike and the scenery) out to Talache. Our gorgeous weather continues, and my collection of words could never reflect the beauty out there yesterday. Crystal clear water lapping up against the shore, snow-capped mountains surrounding that gorgeous lake, silence, fantastic skipping rocks clinking with every step. Truly something to behold.
Have a great Monday.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Dora (Ragland) Hale writes--dory@lewiscounty.com
Hi Marianne,
The town of Mineral is on a lake named the same. The area was named for all the mineral deposits.Mostly arsenic.
This is a photo of Mt. Rainier. This is about 4 blocks from our home. (Gorgeous picture; I don't know how to post them--Marianne).
I have lived here since 1974. I moved to Tacoma in 1972. I really love it here. My mom lived with us until she passed away in '84. It is such a short drive to the coast. One of my favorite places to go. We try to get to the ocean a couple of times a year. When I don't go I get withdrawls.
Mineral is pretty small. We have around 150 people and about that many dogs and cats. I work at a supermarket in Eatonville which is 17 miles on way.
Ernie and I will have our 31st anniversary in June. Never did have any kids. Have lots of nieces and nephews here and loads of friends who are more than willing to share.
I will miss not seeing every one this year. I have the blogspot on favorites so I can check it often.
Thanks again and keep in touch. I am look forward to your next book.
Sincerely,
Dora
Saturday fun with Marianne
I have been having more fun all day today since hearing from Dan Baugh first thing this morning (see his post below). We've exchanged notes and photos of families------and we've begun to talk New Zealand! I could talk about New Zealand every day of my life.
My ultimate dream is to be reincarnated as a Kiwi. Had the opportunity to go there in 2003 when my daughter Annie was an exchange student over there. Dan says he spent two years there-----I'm green with envy.
Anyway, folks, the blog is slowly coming alive, and you can breathe more fire into it every day by taking the posting plunge. Again, I'll be happy to help if you have some problems, but I guarantee you that once you find your way through the door, it's a snap after that.
Everything is set up for you----date, a place to put your headline, type sizes and color, etc.
If someone of the brilliant set in our class could figure out how to use the "Hello" program for posting photos, that would be great. I have an impatient mind that just doesn't get it when it comes to stuff like that.
Hope to hear from some of you soon. In the meantime, thanks again to all who have given this a try.
My ultimate dream is to be reincarnated as a Kiwi. Had the opportunity to go there in 2003 when my daughter Annie was an exchange student over there. Dan says he spent two years there-----I'm green with envy.
Anyway, folks, the blog is slowly coming alive, and you can breathe more fire into it every day by taking the posting plunge. Again, I'll be happy to help if you have some problems, but I guarantee you that once you find your way through the door, it's a snap after that.
Everything is set up for you----date, a place to put your headline, type sizes and color, etc.
If someone of the brilliant set in our class could figure out how to use the "Hello" program for posting photos, that would be great. I have an impatient mind that just doesn't get it when it comes to stuff like that.
Hope to hear from some of you soon. In the meantime, thanks again to all who have given this a try.
Dan Baugh writes . . . danconst53@yahoo.com
SHS1965
Marianne, I wanted to let you know how interesting all of the blogs are especially yours. You have a upbeat, positive outlook on life... Thanks.
I have found the lives of others, where they live and what they are doing a real treat. I wish more would talk about their lives and what they are doing.
I haven't been around forever, and Sandpoint is a distant memory. I think of the success everyone has and their families. It is great that all are doing so well.
I have lived in Driggs, Idaho, skied a lot: lived in Cave Creek Arizona owned an Awning Co and did Construction. I finally settled in West Haven (Ogden) Utah and have been in Construction for over 40 years.
I have a blended family; Tami my wife and 7 Children; 4 of them mine and 3 that I have adopted. Life has been good to me and I am not as skinny as when I was growing up.. I am a (small) 6'4" 260 lb semi retired contractor. I have a farm, sprinklers to move with cattle, horses, cats and the occasional stray dog.
I do Commercial and Industrial Construction and like the Jobs that are between $500,000.00 to 1MM in size. I develop subdivisions, commercial property, retail and freeway pads. I am a small player in a large pond.
Utah doesn't have the water or trees like Sandpoint, but it is a nice place to live.
My children seem to want to travel and play.. the only one married is 21 the others from 33 to 15 are un-married and just enjoying life. No Grand kids. just dreams of them. One son still at home and 3 years until he flys the nest.
I have gone to Sandpont several times and see the town but never run in to any of the class mates.. Maybe none of us look the same so we wont recognize any of us .. I still have all my hair, very little grey, and all my teeth.
I hope to hear from others and find out where life has taken them. After 40 years maybe we can enjoy the memories of growing up in Sandpoint. Thanks for helping me become who I am.
Dan Baugh
Marianne, I wanted to let you know how interesting all of the blogs are especially yours. You have a upbeat, positive outlook on life... Thanks.
I have found the lives of others, where they live and what they are doing a real treat. I wish more would talk about their lives and what they are doing.
I haven't been around forever, and Sandpoint is a distant memory. I think of the success everyone has and their families. It is great that all are doing so well.
I have lived in Driggs, Idaho, skied a lot: lived in Cave Creek Arizona owned an Awning Co and did Construction. I finally settled in West Haven (Ogden) Utah and have been in Construction for over 40 years.
I have a blended family; Tami my wife and 7 Children; 4 of them mine and 3 that I have adopted. Life has been good to me and I am not as skinny as when I was growing up.. I am a (small) 6'4" 260 lb semi retired contractor. I have a farm, sprinklers to move with cattle, horses, cats and the occasional stray dog.
I do Commercial and Industrial Construction and like the Jobs that are between $500,000.00 to 1MM in size. I develop subdivisions, commercial property, retail and freeway pads. I am a small player in a large pond.
Utah doesn't have the water or trees like Sandpoint, but it is a nice place to live.
My children seem to want to travel and play.. the only one married is 21 the others from 33 to 15 are un-married and just enjoying life. No Grand kids. just dreams of them. One son still at home and 3 years until he flys the nest.
I have gone to Sandpont several times and see the town but never run in to any of the class mates.. Maybe none of us look the same so we wont recognize any of us .. I still have all my hair, very little grey, and all my teeth.
I hope to hear from others and find out where life has taken them. After 40 years maybe we can enjoy the memories of growing up in Sandpoint. Thanks for helping me become who I am.
Dan Baugh
Friday, February 18, 2005
Beautiful day in the neighborhood
Happy Friday to all of you. I'm assuming it's going to be another phenomenally beautiful day here in North Idaho. For the past two days, I have walked part of the pedestrian bridge across the lake. Have never had a sunburn in February, but there's a first time for everything. As some folks say, it's been drop-dead gorgeous.
I've lived here 57-plus years and still get goosebumps while breathing in the sheer beauty of this place. And, yes, it's February. A person oughta get goosebumps in North Idaho, but this variety emits from total awe at what God has created as our outdoor living room. Those of you who don't live here have a treat in store this summer when you come for reunion and take in the wonders of your hometown.
To Janis, Lesle, and Sean, I'm not going to see you this week because my mother and I decided to cancel our trip to the Southwest for various reasons.
To Dora (Ragland) Hale, who wrote last night, thanks for your note. Sorry to hear you won't be making it to the reunion, but family is important.
And to Steve Strecker who's trying to run down a few addresses for us, thanks for your help. Tomorrow, I'll stick the list of unknowns up at the top again, and if anyone who has recently checked in for the first time sees a name and knows an address, drop me a line at malove@imbris.net.
Also, if you're wanting a list of the addresses, including several email addresses, I'll be happy to send it to you.
Happy weekend to All Classmates! Marianne
I've lived here 57-plus years and still get goosebumps while breathing in the sheer beauty of this place. And, yes, it's February. A person oughta get goosebumps in North Idaho, but this variety emits from total awe at what God has created as our outdoor living room. Those of you who don't live here have a treat in store this summer when you come for reunion and take in the wonders of your hometown.
To Janis, Lesle, and Sean, I'm not going to see you this week because my mother and I decided to cancel our trip to the Southwest for various reasons.
To Dora (Ragland) Hale, who wrote last night, thanks for your note. Sorry to hear you won't be making it to the reunion, but family is important.
And to Steve Strecker who's trying to run down a few addresses for us, thanks for your help. Tomorrow, I'll stick the list of unknowns up at the top again, and if anyone who has recently checked in for the first time sees a name and knows an address, drop me a line at malove@imbris.net.
Also, if you're wanting a list of the addresses, including several email addresses, I'll be happy to send it to you.
Happy weekend to All Classmates! Marianne
Monday, February 14, 2005
Happy Valentine's Day
Good Morning to all classmates from the House of Love,
When ya've got a name like that, ya've gotta use it wisely. So, on this fine Monday morning when we actually have a skiff of snow here in North Idaho, I'll extend my best wishes to each and every one of you---wherever you may be. Maurine, I'm sure your Valentine's Day in China may be a memory by now.
The list of missing classmates has been decreased by three in the past few days, thanks to people checking in. Nancy Caughey wrote yesterday from Sweet Home, Oregon, and provided me Wendy Kenworthy's address. Wendy's in Phoenix, and I'll be in Phoenix later this week so I'll probably give her a call.
Am planning also to go to that Mesa Swap meet to give Sean Garvey a rough time. My mother and I are heading down that way for a few days and then driving over to Palm Springs. I'll probably get together or at least visit by phone with Janis Puzuhanich and Lesle Oliver.
And if you're reading this blog, Janis and Lesle, be on the lookout for a couple of tough lookin' guys on motorcycles. My hubby and Valentine, Mr. Love, learned while under the dentist's drill last Friday that Dr. Jim Miller and his sidekick Gary Finney are heading to Palm Springs this week.
Lots going on. Thanks to those who have checked in and supplied information. Jeanne Rosenberger is sending letters to those folks. So, our goal at the reunion is the more the merrier.
Have a lovely Valentine's Day!
When ya've got a name like that, ya've gotta use it wisely. So, on this fine Monday morning when we actually have a skiff of snow here in North Idaho, I'll extend my best wishes to each and every one of you---wherever you may be. Maurine, I'm sure your Valentine's Day in China may be a memory by now.
The list of missing classmates has been decreased by three in the past few days, thanks to people checking in. Nancy Caughey wrote yesterday from Sweet Home, Oregon, and provided me Wendy Kenworthy's address. Wendy's in Phoenix, and I'll be in Phoenix later this week so I'll probably give her a call.
Am planning also to go to that Mesa Swap meet to give Sean Garvey a rough time. My mother and I are heading down that way for a few days and then driving over to Palm Springs. I'll probably get together or at least visit by phone with Janis Puzuhanich and Lesle Oliver.
And if you're reading this blog, Janis and Lesle, be on the lookout for a couple of tough lookin' guys on motorcycles. My hubby and Valentine, Mr. Love, learned while under the dentist's drill last Friday that Dr. Jim Miller and his sidekick Gary Finney are heading to Palm Springs this week.
Lots going on. Thanks to those who have checked in and supplied information. Jeanne Rosenberger is sending letters to those folks. So, our goal at the reunion is the more the merrier.
Have a lovely Valentine's Day!
Friday, February 11, 2005
Happy TGIF
Good Morning, Everyone,
Heard from Terry Gray in Genesee overnight. He'd like to add a birding tour of the Sandpoint area as a "things to do" on Saturday afternoon for our reunion. So far, the ideas include Dann's golf tournament, hiking/biking at Schweitzer, boating (yet to be determined) and Terry's birding tour.
If any of you have other ideas, let us know. We just want to set up venues, times and the loosely planned activities, so everyone will have a nice choice of ways to recreate.
Thanks for your idea, Terry, and happy weekend to all 1965 grads.
Marianne
P.S. Thanks to Russ Green and his dad, we were able to take Bonnie Spiller and Carol Eich off the list of missing graduates. I've copied and pasted the updated list below. Help us if you can. Send any information you have on any of the following to malove@imbris.net.
Frank Bennett, Don Bricker, Jim Brockway, Betty Carlson, Pat Chesley, Donna Clawson, Sherry Davis, Rosemary DeMers, Bill Freudenthal, Viola Heihn, Cecelia Kallio, Gail Kohler, Coy Kratz, Linda Lansford, Joe Miller, Dick Neer and Carlie Pfeiffer.
Leland Rosenboom, Leon Sanders, Kathy Sayers, Del Wood, Marvin Skellenger, Beverly Smith, Nancy Smith, Joel Spealman, David Skinner, John Stevens, Daryl Turinsky, Judy Turnbull, Bonnie Vergote, Sandra Wagner, Tom Griggs, and Tom Moore.
Heard from Terry Gray in Genesee overnight. He'd like to add a birding tour of the Sandpoint area as a "things to do" on Saturday afternoon for our reunion. So far, the ideas include Dann's golf tournament, hiking/biking at Schweitzer, boating (yet to be determined) and Terry's birding tour.
If any of you have other ideas, let us know. We just want to set up venues, times and the loosely planned activities, so everyone will have a nice choice of ways to recreate.
Thanks for your idea, Terry, and happy weekend to all 1965 grads.
Marianne
P.S. Thanks to Russ Green and his dad, we were able to take Bonnie Spiller and Carol Eich off the list of missing graduates. I've copied and pasted the updated list below. Help us if you can. Send any information you have on any of the following to malove@imbris.net.
Frank Bennett, Don Bricker, Jim Brockway, Betty Carlson, Pat Chesley, Donna Clawson, Sherry Davis, Rosemary DeMers, Bill Freudenthal, Viola Heihn, Cecelia Kallio, Gail Kohler, Coy Kratz, Linda Lansford, Joe Miller, Dick Neer and Carlie Pfeiffer.
Leland Rosenboom, Leon Sanders, Kathy Sayers, Del Wood, Marvin Skellenger, Beverly Smith, Nancy Smith, Joel Spealman, David Skinner, John Stevens, Daryl Turinsky, Judy Turnbull, Bonnie Vergote, Sandra Wagner, Tom Griggs, and Tom Moore.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
More
Good Morning, All,
Nice to hear from Russ Green and Dale Oestmann. Have their email addresses added to the list, as well as Steve's, Charlene's and Caren's.
If you would like the classmate address list and can take attachments, in Microsoft Word, I'll be happy to send you what we have compiled so far. Keep in mind that it will continually be updated as folks check in with information.
I think it's about six or seven pages. Drop me a line at (malove@imbris.net), and I'll see that you get it.
Marianne
Nice to hear from Russ Green and Dale Oestmann. Have their email addresses added to the list, as well as Steve's, Charlene's and Caren's.
If you would like the classmate address list and can take attachments, in Microsoft Word, I'll be happy to send you what we have compiled so far. Keep in mind that it will continually be updated as folks check in with information.
I think it's about six or seven pages. Drop me a line at (malove@imbris.net), and I'll see that you get it.
Marianne
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Hello,
In the past couple of days, I've heard from Steve Strecker, Caren Hiatt and Charlene Yeakel. The letters must be arriving. I guess the reunion committee will have to meet again soon so we can conjure up some new information to share with you. Again, be sure to scroll down and look at the list of missing students. Maybe you can help us out.
For now, all I can tell you is that Mike Parkins went to Las Vegas to watch the Super Bowl in a special TV room. Haven't heard how his wagering went yet. He's a hard guy to catch up with because that real estate is still selling here in Sandpoint.
Heard from Ruthann Kiebert Nordgaarden and finally learned why she's been so quiet lately. Her computer wasn't working, but it's fixed now.
I have just finished the manuscript for my third book, which is about my teaching career. It will be called Lessons with Love. It does, however, included a tidied-up version of a big noontime story that many classmates of the female gender should remember from our sophomore year of high school. Deals with a restroom down by the boiler room. Anybody remember???? Hint: Claire Sodorff and Pat Strohmaier were involved as inspectors.
I know there are "blurkers" out there---again, the type who read but don't post. Sure would like to hear from you. Have a great Tuesday wherever you are!
Marianne
In the past couple of days, I've heard from Steve Strecker, Caren Hiatt and Charlene Yeakel. The letters must be arriving. I guess the reunion committee will have to meet again soon so we can conjure up some new information to share with you. Again, be sure to scroll down and look at the list of missing students. Maybe you can help us out.
For now, all I can tell you is that Mike Parkins went to Las Vegas to watch the Super Bowl in a special TV room. Haven't heard how his wagering went yet. He's a hard guy to catch up with because that real estate is still selling here in Sandpoint.
Heard from Ruthann Kiebert Nordgaarden and finally learned why she's been so quiet lately. Her computer wasn't working, but it's fixed now.
I have just finished the manuscript for my third book, which is about my teaching career. It will be called Lessons with Love. It does, however, included a tidied-up version of a big noontime story that many classmates of the female gender should remember from our sophomore year of high school. Deals with a restroom down by the boiler room. Anybody remember???? Hint: Claire Sodorff and Pat Strohmaier were involved as inspectors.
I know there are "blurkers" out there---again, the type who read but don't post. Sure would like to hear from you. Have a great Tuesday wherever you are!
Marianne
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Welcome . . . .
Thanks to Mike, Mike and Jeannie, the class reunion letters are arriving. I received mine today, so I know the committee has done their work.
If you're new to this blog for the first time, be sure to scroll down and check out the archives where you'll find a few sets of instructions on posting your entries. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Also, please check the list of missing classmates; I've posted it a couple of times. If you have any information that can help us locate them, send it to me at malove@imbris.net. Thanks for your help.
Now, everyone, let's blog on ..........
A hopeful Marianne
If you're new to this blog for the first time, be sure to scroll down and check out the archives where you'll find a few sets of instructions on posting your entries. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Also, please check the list of missing classmates; I've posted it a couple of times. If you have any information that can help us locate them, send it to me at malove@imbris.net. Thanks for your help.
Now, everyone, let's blog on ..........
A hopeful Marianne
Friday, February 04, 2005
Nostalgia
While identifying black-and-white photos at the Bonner County Museum yesterday, I ran across a picture of Judy Hand Fillmore with a group of other 4-H'ers gathered around a sheep. In another, Leland Rosenboom and Tim Ross seemed intensely interested in their fitting and showing prowess. I'm not going to guess how old the photos were.
Still haven't received an address for Lee. If anyone knows where he is, drop me a line at malove@imbris.net. Would love to see some of the brave who've already posted put some more stuff on this blog. Maybe some more classmates will make the plunge if they see updates.
-----Marianne
Still haven't received an address for Lee. If anyone knows where he is, drop me a line at malove@imbris.net. Would love to see some of the brave who've already posted put some more stuff on this blog. Maybe some more classmates will make the plunge if they see updates.
-----Marianne
