Thursday, March 31, 2005
Accommodations
http://www.sandpointonline.com/businessdir/show.phtml?a=2&b=10
This link should get you to a Sandpoint Online directory page for accommodations around the area. It includes bed and breakfast, motels, resorts, vacation rentals and hotels.
You may have to copy and paste it, so be patient.
Again, I encourage you to reserve early because Sandpoint hops during the summer.
This link should get you to a Sandpoint Online directory page for accommodations around the area. It includes bed and breakfast, motels, resorts, vacation rentals and hotels.
You may have to copy and paste it, so be patient.
Again, I encourage you to reserve early because Sandpoint hops during the summer.
Dora Ragland Hale remembers . . .
Oh Marianne,
I had all but forgot about the plane crash. It was a real big deal at the time.. Although I did not go to the Linclon School, I remember the incident.
My stepfather had found a piece of the plane. It was about 8"x12" and I see it as dirty green on one side and grey on the other. He had put it on the wall with a clipping from the paper. It hung on the wall as long as I remember.
I never found it among my mom's things so she probably disposed of it somewhere. Thank you for jogging the memory cells.
Dora
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Foreward from Ruth Ann
| Ruth Ann Kiebert Nordgaarden sent this today. Maybe everyone can identify. FYI: Sometimes when we cut and paste stuff into blogs, the formatting is hard to change. So bear with the different sizes and fonts. It's just a blog defect. |
| The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction, she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting question, and I would ponder it, and let her know. Old age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometimes despair over my body--the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so great on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. Whose business is it if I choose to read until 4 a.m., and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50's and 60's, and if I at the same time wish to weep over a lost love, I will. I will walk on the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten - and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. Author unknown! |
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Lincoln School
Howdy, All,
I put Lincoln School as the heading this morning for a couple of reasons. First of all, if my memory is correct, yesterday was Harmon Cantrell's birthday, today is Lesle Oliver's and Wednesday is Smokey Chubb's. Correct me if you read this, and I'm wrong. Happy birthday.
Secondly, to my "Stinkin' Lincoln" classmates, I'd like to refer you to my personal blog (www.slightdetour.blogspot.com) where you'll find an item about a happening 52 years ago that could've claimed us all. The day before yesterday, I actually held in my hand pieces of the jet that crashed in the poleyard when we were in Mrs. Kinney's first grade class. Someone had brought them to the museum.
I'm sure all classmates who were in Sandpoint then remember that day, but those of us at Lincoln were just a couple of blocks away. I talked to Wanda Nordgaarden yesterday (she's a few years older than us), and she said the wing fell in her yard. Her mother's house was used as the control center after the crash.
On other matters, we're still ciphering on prices for the reunion. I think we'll wait until Donna Olson Coulter returns to Sandpoint before sending out another letter.
Saw Greg McFarland at DiLuna's the other day and teased him about Good and Plenty's from the Whatnot Shop. He said he'd be coming to the reunion in spite of my heckling. He also told me he still likes Good and Plentys.
Happy Easter to all wherever you are. Try this site: (http://www.grayace.com/dex/bunny.html).
Marianne
I put Lincoln School as the heading this morning for a couple of reasons. First of all, if my memory is correct, yesterday was Harmon Cantrell's birthday, today is Lesle Oliver's and Wednesday is Smokey Chubb's. Correct me if you read this, and I'm wrong. Happy birthday.
Secondly, to my "Stinkin' Lincoln" classmates, I'd like to refer you to my personal blog (www.slightdetour.blogspot.com) where you'll find an item about a happening 52 years ago that could've claimed us all. The day before yesterday, I actually held in my hand pieces of the jet that crashed in the poleyard when we were in Mrs. Kinney's first grade class. Someone had brought them to the museum.
I'm sure all classmates who were in Sandpoint then remember that day, but those of us at Lincoln were just a couple of blocks away. I talked to Wanda Nordgaarden yesterday (she's a few years older than us), and she said the wing fell in her yard. Her mother's house was used as the control center after the crash.
On other matters, we're still ciphering on prices for the reunion. I think we'll wait until Donna Olson Coulter returns to Sandpoint before sending out another letter.
Saw Greg McFarland at DiLuna's the other day and teased him about Good and Plenty's from the Whatnot Shop. He said he'd be coming to the reunion in spite of my heckling. He also told me he still likes Good and Plentys.
Happy Easter to all wherever you are. Try this site: (http://www.grayace.com/dex/bunny.html).
Marianne
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Reunion Meeting--March 16
Happy St. Paddy's to ya all!
We had a fun meeting last night at Di Luna's. When you come to Sandpoint, you've got to give this place a try. Di Luna's, as Mike Parkins and Judie Hagadone Conlan pointed out last night, occupies the same space where John Hagadone sold washers and dryers for Sandpoint Furniture.
Nowadays, you can get the best potato cheese soup I've ever tasted-----and a lot more. Great baked goods. Nice homespun atmosphere. There's Greek food too because the evening chef is Greek. His pasta is heavenly.
Di Luna's is also where Donna Olson Coulter and I go every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for our coffee cult (that is when Donna's in Sandpoint and not basking in the Arizona sun).
Let's see, last night we had Mike Parkins, Judy Chronic Dabrowski, Lee Burnett, Dann Hall, Judie Conlan and me. Judy Chronic reported that there are new owners to the Pastime (which has been a Chinese restaurant for several years). They're restoring it to a vintage look and promising, if we tell 'em in time, to feature '60s music on Friday night of the reunion.
Judy and I are going to nail down the registration fees today, and I'll post 'em soon. So, things are moving along.
Enjoy your St. Pat's Day.
Marianne
We had a fun meeting last night at Di Luna's. When you come to Sandpoint, you've got to give this place a try. Di Luna's, as Mike Parkins and Judie Hagadone Conlan pointed out last night, occupies the same space where John Hagadone sold washers and dryers for Sandpoint Furniture.
Nowadays, you can get the best potato cheese soup I've ever tasted-----and a lot more. Great baked goods. Nice homespun atmosphere. There's Greek food too because the evening chef is Greek. His pasta is heavenly.
Di Luna's is also where Donna Olson Coulter and I go every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for our coffee cult (that is when Donna's in Sandpoint and not basking in the Arizona sun).
Let's see, last night we had Mike Parkins, Judy Chronic Dabrowski, Lee Burnett, Dann Hall, Judie Conlan and me. Judy Chronic reported that there are new owners to the Pastime (which has been a Chinese restaurant for several years). They're restoring it to a vintage look and promising, if we tell 'em in time, to feature '60s music on Friday night of the reunion.
Judy and I are going to nail down the registration fees today, and I'll post 'em soon. So, things are moving along.
Enjoy your St. Pat's Day.
Marianne
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Still looking
Good Morning,
I heard from Susan (Stark) Tate yesterday. She said she's looking forward to walking along with Janice (Slette) Gingrich at the golf tournament during reunion.
I'll post the list of classmates we still need to find. If anyone has signed on to the blog recently who knows where some of them might be, please drop me a line at (malove@imbris.net). Seems like Mike told me he'd heard from Lee Rosenboom, but I'm not sure.
We're getting together tonight, so I'll post information from the meeting tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday!
Frank Bennett, Don Bricker, Jim Brockway, Betty Carlson, Pat Chesley, Donna Clawson, Sherry Davis, Rosemary DeMers, Bill Freudenthal, Viola Heihn, 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, Bonnie Vergote, Sandra Wagner, Tom Griggs, and Tom Moore.
I heard from Susan (Stark) Tate yesterday. She said she's looking forward to walking along with Janice (Slette) Gingrich at the golf tournament during reunion.
I'll post the list of classmates we still need to find. If anyone has signed on to the blog recently who knows where some of them might be, please drop me a line at (malove@imbris.net). Seems like Mike told me he'd heard from Lee Rosenboom, but I'm not sure.
We're getting together tonight, so I'll post information from the meeting tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday!
Frank Bennett, Don Bricker, Jim Brockway, Betty Carlson, Pat Chesley, Donna Clawson, Sherry Davis, Rosemary DeMers, Bill Freudenthal, Viola Heihn, 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, Bonnie Vergote, Sandra Wagner, Tom Griggs, and Tom Moore.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
March Madness
My son, my hubby and I sat in front of the boob tube today to watch the NCAA Tournament bracketing. When we learned the name of the team Gonzaga would be playing, we had to look it up on the Internet.
It's called Winthrop University, and it's in South Carolina. Apparently, this team has the nation's longest winning streak. Nonetheless, GO ZAGS!!!
Talked to Bob Anderson the other day. Actually, the reunion didn't even come up in our discussion, but we did learn that through all these years, we've had some common friends. Always a small world.
I saw Claire Sodorff and Dick yesterday. They were on their way to the Home and Garden Show at the Bonner Mall. Claire said she would be writing something to go on the blog. They'll definitely do their best to attend the reunion.
We'll be meeting this Wednesday night so if you have any suggestions for the reunion, let us know.
Marianne
It's called Winthrop University, and it's in South Carolina. Apparently, this team has the nation's longest winning streak. Nonetheless, GO ZAGS!!!
Talked to Bob Anderson the other day. Actually, the reunion didn't even come up in our discussion, but we did learn that through all these years, we've had some common friends. Always a small world.
I saw Claire Sodorff and Dick yesterday. They were on their way to the Home and Garden Show at the Bonner Mall. Claire said she would be writing something to go on the blog. They'll definitely do their best to attend the reunion.
We'll be meeting this Wednesday night so if you have any suggestions for the reunion, let us know.
Marianne
Monday, March 07, 2005
Second Monday Post by Marianne---Panida fundraiser
Hello Again. My publisher from Sandpoint Magazine sent me this note earlier today. In an effort to get the word out to as many potential bidders as possible, I'm posting it on our blog. If any of you feel an inclination, simply cut and paste it into an email and send it out to everyone you know who would be willing to pass it on.
Maybe we can all help the Panida raise some big funds. If you wish to read the uncut version of the story mentioned below, it's on my website under "Love Notes." (www.mariannelove.com)
Thanks for your help. The bidding closes March 11.
Hi Marianne,
FYI, I finally got around to putting up the issue of Sandpoint Magazine that
Viggo signed on eBay ...it's a fundraiser for the Panida. I'm copying our
press release below if you want to let anyone know. The auction ends March
11. Here's a link directly to it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=59&item=3878683144&rd
Chris
Sandpoint Magazine autographed by Viggo Mortensen on auction block
Signed by star on rare interview in support of the local arts
The current issue of Sandpoint Magazine that includes a rare interview with
actor Viggo Mortensen has been autographed by the star and is being
auctioned on eBay, with proceeds to benefit the Panida Theater. Published
only two times a year, this Winter 2005 edition has an exclusive Q&A
interview with Mortensen. The feature, by local writer Marianne Love,
comprises four pages of coverage about the star, telling of his life in
northern Idaho, the Rings movies and his upcoming work. It includes three
photos, including one from the Mortensen family album.
You can find the magazine on eBay -- and put in a bid -- by going to
www.ebay.com and searching on the words "Viggo signed Sandpoint Magazine."
The auction ends on Friday, March 11.
Mortensen played the lead character role of King Aragorn in the hit movie
trilogy, "Lord of the Rings." But his connection to Sandpoint predates his
rise to stardom. In the late 1980s, Mortenson auditioned at Sandpoint's
Panida Theater for a live stage role as Biff Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death
of a Salesman." Before production began, Mortenson got his break in
Hollywood when he was chosen for Sean Penn's "The Indian Runner," and
Sandpoint audiences never got to see him on the local stage.
But Viggo remains a supporter of local arts, and for this exclusive auction
he has signed a copy of his interview in Sandpoint Magazine as a fundraiser
for the Panida Theater. The historic Panida, built in 1927 as the vaudeville
era was drawing to a close, is one of the nation's classic theaters and has
been featured in the new book, "Cinema Treasures," a recent feature in USA
Today and other publications. The Panida is a community-owned theater that
operates as a nonprofit organization and all monies raised in this auction
will go to the theater. Not only will the successful bidder in this auction
obtain a rare and exclusive bit of entertainment history, he or she will
contribute to a cause that Viggo Mortensen himself supports.
His large inscription on page 2 of the interview reads, "Thanks for
supporting the ARTS! Viggo"
Panida supporter hope the bidding will heat up for the autographed copy. The
Sandpoint Magazine with its interview of Mortensen has been up on eBay
almost since the magazine's publication, often drawing hefty bids. One
subscriber in Hawaii put her copy up for bid on eBay in November and fetched
$202.50 for an unsigned copy.
Learn more about the Panida Theater at www.panida.org or
www.cinematreasures.org
See more about Sandpoint and Sandpoint Magazine at www.sandpointonline.com
Get LOTR info at official website www.lordoftherings.net or fansite
www.theonering.net
Read much more about Viggo Mortensen at the fansite www.viggochronicles.com
Maybe we can all help the Panida raise some big funds. If you wish to read the uncut version of the story mentioned below, it's on my website under "Love Notes." (www.mariannelove.com)
Thanks for your help. The bidding closes March 11.
Hi Marianne,
FYI, I finally got around to putting up the issue of Sandpoint Magazine that
Viggo signed on eBay ...it's a fundraiser for the Panida. I'm copying our
press release below if you want to let anyone know. The auction ends March
11. Here's a link directly to it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=59&item=3878683144&rd
Chris
Sandpoint Magazine autographed by Viggo Mortensen on auction block
Signed by star on rare interview in support of the local arts
The current issue of Sandpoint Magazine that includes a rare interview with
actor Viggo Mortensen has been autographed by the star and is being
auctioned on eBay, with proceeds to benefit the Panida Theater. Published
only two times a year, this Winter 2005 edition has an exclusive Q&A
interview with Mortensen. The feature, by local writer Marianne Love,
comprises four pages of coverage about the star, telling of his life in
northern Idaho, the Rings movies and his upcoming work. It includes three
photos, including one from the Mortensen family album.
You can find the magazine on eBay -- and put in a bid -- by going to
www.ebay.com and searching on the words "Viggo signed Sandpoint Magazine."
The auction ends on Friday, March 11.
Mortensen played the lead character role of King Aragorn in the hit movie
trilogy, "Lord of the Rings." But his connection to Sandpoint predates his
rise to stardom. In the late 1980s, Mortenson auditioned at Sandpoint's
Panida Theater for a live stage role as Biff Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death
of a Salesman." Before production began, Mortenson got his break in
Hollywood when he was chosen for Sean Penn's "The Indian Runner," and
Sandpoint audiences never got to see him on the local stage.
But Viggo remains a supporter of local arts, and for this exclusive auction
he has signed a copy of his interview in Sandpoint Magazine as a fundraiser
for the Panida Theater. The historic Panida, built in 1927 as the vaudeville
era was drawing to a close, is one of the nation's classic theaters and has
been featured in the new book, "Cinema Treasures," a recent feature in USA
Today and other publications. The Panida is a community-owned theater that
operates as a nonprofit organization and all monies raised in this auction
will go to the theater. Not only will the successful bidder in this auction
obtain a rare and exclusive bit of entertainment history, he or she will
contribute to a cause that Viggo Mortensen himself supports.
His large inscription on page 2 of the interview reads, "Thanks for
supporting the ARTS! Viggo"
Panida supporter hope the bidding will heat up for the autographed copy. The
Sandpoint Magazine with its interview of Mortensen has been up on eBay
almost since the magazine's publication, often drawing hefty bids. One
subscriber in Hawaii put her copy up for bid on eBay in November and fetched
$202.50 for an unsigned copy.
Learn more about the Panida Theater at www.panida.org or
www.cinematreasures.org
See more about Sandpoint and Sandpoint Magazine at www.sandpointonline.com
Get LOTR info at official website www.lordoftherings.net or fansite
www.theonering.net
Read much more about Viggo Mortensen at the fansite www.viggochronicles.com
Monday hello
Hi, Folks,
Just thought I'd add a new post so you don't have to keep reading the same one over and over. Of course, if someone would have the nerve, maybe people could read stuff by someone other than me. It's fun and easy, and once you get your feet wet, you'll wonder why you waited so long.
Heard from Dennis Timoskevich this weekend. He's living in San Antonio and looking forward to attending the reunion. I heckled him about the Sadie Hawkins dance so many years ago, when I asked him, and he just gave me a flat-out "no."
Wrote about that in Pocket Girdles and about the time Greg McFarland asked Karen Arndt (who was sitting right next to me) to dance-----when I had been supplying him Good and Plenty's from the Whatnot Shop in hopes of sweetening him up for a seventh-grade romance.
Now, certainly some of you have your own memories of the Whatnot Shop, Charlie Stidwell, Mrs. Weaver, the junior high running track or your adolescent flames. By the way, our old junior high stands vacant with its windows boarded up.
Rumors abound that something may be started up in there one of these days. I think it would make a great arts and cultural center, but the owner's the one to decide. Would love to stroll through that old auditorium again and listen to the voices of its many ghosts.
That reminds me of Dona Meehan. No, she's not a ghost----just have some vivid memories of her choir class. She and hubby Dave still live out there in Hope.
Gotta run. Have a great week everyone.
Marianne
Just thought I'd add a new post so you don't have to keep reading the same one over and over. Of course, if someone would have the nerve, maybe people could read stuff by someone other than me. It's fun and easy, and once you get your feet wet, you'll wonder why you waited so long.
Heard from Dennis Timoskevich this weekend. He's living in San Antonio and looking forward to attending the reunion. I heckled him about the Sadie Hawkins dance so many years ago, when I asked him, and he just gave me a flat-out "no."
Wrote about that in Pocket Girdles and about the time Greg McFarland asked Karen Arndt (who was sitting right next to me) to dance-----when I had been supplying him Good and Plenty's from the Whatnot Shop in hopes of sweetening him up for a seventh-grade romance.
Now, certainly some of you have your own memories of the Whatnot Shop, Charlie Stidwell, Mrs. Weaver, the junior high running track or your adolescent flames. By the way, our old junior high stands vacant with its windows boarded up.
Rumors abound that something may be started up in there one of these days. I think it would make a great arts and cultural center, but the owner's the one to decide. Would love to stroll through that old auditorium again and listen to the voices of its many ghosts.
That reminds me of Dona Meehan. No, she's not a ghost----just have some vivid memories of her choir class. She and hubby Dave still live out there in Hope.
Gotta run. Have a great week everyone.
Marianne
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
March---ing on
Good Morning, Classmates,
Well, we've got a reunion committee meeting scheduled for March 16. We would have had it this week, but Mike Parkins and his wife Susie are headed to California today to greet Susie's son Ryan on his return from Iraq. He's a Marine, and we know this will be a very special day for them.
Mike will be back this weekend, so we'll meet to discuss prices and activities. I also learned that Judy Chronic Dabrowski will be in Arizona until the week after next, so the meeting was pushed back to the 16th. If you have ideas for activities or questions, send 'em, and I'll see that they get discussed.
Have heard from Robin Melior Bernhardt in Oregon and Andrea Balch Boyle in California this week. Have also heard from Judie Hagadone Conlan while scheduling our meeting. Just in case ya didn't know, Judie's our Bonner County Assessor, and she does an exemplary job.
FYI: Pat Kaufman died a few months ago. He and Francis McDonnell have lived in Boise for years. Dick and Claire Sodorff are still doing well here in Sandpoint. Dick started a Sandpoint High School Alumni Assoc., which gives scholarships to seniors. Pat Smith and her hubby Dwight moved to Pullman a few years ago. Dwight is such a "Cougs" fan, and their daughter lives there too.
Who could forget Imogene Davis! She died several years ago, but I still miss her. I have a segment about her in my second book and am repeating the story in the third book. She was such a delight, especially as a colleague.
Ray Holt (no he wasn't our teacher), but he did replace Miss Thalenhorst (who later became Mrs. Benson) is retiring from Sandpoint High School this spring. For a while, Ray had the most seniority and I ranked second in the entire district. Somehow Ray had more staying power than I did.
That's all for now. Have a great day.
Well, we've got a reunion committee meeting scheduled for March 16. We would have had it this week, but Mike Parkins and his wife Susie are headed to California today to greet Susie's son Ryan on his return from Iraq. He's a Marine, and we know this will be a very special day for them.
Mike will be back this weekend, so we'll meet to discuss prices and activities. I also learned that Judy Chronic Dabrowski will be in Arizona until the week after next, so the meeting was pushed back to the 16th. If you have ideas for activities or questions, send 'em, and I'll see that they get discussed.
Have heard from Robin Melior Bernhardt in Oregon and Andrea Balch Boyle in California this week. Have also heard from Judie Hagadone Conlan while scheduling our meeting. Just in case ya didn't know, Judie's our Bonner County Assessor, and she does an exemplary job.
FYI: Pat Kaufman died a few months ago. He and Francis McDonnell have lived in Boise for years. Dick and Claire Sodorff are still doing well here in Sandpoint. Dick started a Sandpoint High School Alumni Assoc., which gives scholarships to seniors. Pat Smith and her hubby Dwight moved to Pullman a few years ago. Dwight is such a "Cougs" fan, and their daughter lives there too.
Who could forget Imogene Davis! She died several years ago, but I still miss her. I have a segment about her in my second book and am repeating the story in the third book. She was such a delight, especially as a colleague.
Ray Holt (no he wasn't our teacher), but he did replace Miss Thalenhorst (who later became Mrs. Benson) is retiring from Sandpoint High School this spring. For a while, Ray had the most seniority and I ranked second in the entire district. Somehow Ray had more staying power than I did.
That's all for now. Have a great day.
