Folks,
The email providers are tightening their controls. With the amount of bulk email messages that I send, with blind copies, with an IP address from the Philippines, some are putting limitations on the number I can send Bcc. For that reason, for a few days, I exposed the email addresses, but I don’t like doing that. For a small Monthly fee AOL is allowing me unlimited Bcc distribution, so they say. When I first signed up for their service they too put a limit of 5 emails for each Bcc message. It appears as though they have now lifted that restriction. We will see.
I get the most returns from those of you using the school email addresses – k12.nd.us and Sendit – They give me the most problems.
Besides the Dunseith alumni, I have numerous other larger groups that I send messages to also, so the numbers add up.
Gmail has put a hold on my account with them now too while they evaluate. I don’t anticipate a problem. The restriction was computer generated. Again we will see. That was two days ago. I have 7 email accounts, all good, so I have reserves.
Gary
Lorraine Somers
Reply from Marlys Hiatt (’71): Dunseith, ND
Good Morning Gary and all,
I just wanted to add a couple comments about Lorraine Somers. I first meet Lorraine when she came to work in the office at the Dunseith school when I was in High School. Always a big, beautiful, friendly, smile to greet you if you needed anything. I liked to stop in for a quick chat and a tease or joke between classes. After graduation I continued to cross paths with Lorraine now and again and it was always the same, a big smile, a friendly chat, and laughing. Lorraine Somers will always be a very special lady to me and someone i remember with great fondness.
Marlys Hiatt
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Posted on March 4, 2009
| Message from Our travel agent about our Alaska Cruise on July 25th.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will take back all Un-sold cabins on: March 19th. For all who book after March 19th, cabins are based on availability and would be added back to the group one cabin at a time. Gina S. Ford Cruise At Will, Inc. Cruise and Travel Planners 1-866-870-6986 (toll free) 703-580-1190 (local)
Folks, NCL currently has 100 cabins on hold for our group. We currently have 35 cabins booked. For those of you, not signed up, and thinking of going, you must make your reservations before March 19th to be guaranteed a cabin. After that it’s space available only. Please contact Gina Ford, our travel agent, for reservations. Gary
Ardis Metcalfe Steggall: Whidbey Island, WA Folks, Ardis Metcalfe Steggall is now on our daily distribution. Ardis and her husband plan on attending our Dunseith reunion in Seattle on July 24th. The following is a reply I got from Ardis. She initially contacted Bill Grimme asking about the reunion dinner. Hi Gary,
Thanks for getting in touch with me. Yes I have many relatives in the Dunseith area. My father was Lucky Metcalfe (brother to Margaret’s father, Jim Metcalfe), and my mother was Jennie Nelson (sister to Mildred and Marie Parrill, maiden name Nelson). Mildred is LeaRae’s mother. I have traveled to North Dakota many times over the years to visit with relatives and look forward to seeing some people I know at the reunion. I have passed on the information about the reunion to some cousins in the Shoreline, Lynnwood, Bellevue, and Monroe area, as well as to Ivan Christianson in the Renton area. Ivan is the brother of Arlene Wensted (sp?) who passed away many years ago. Her children are Gary Wensted and Karen Wensted (don’t know her married name). He is also related to the Haagenson’s. I have lived all my life in the Shoreline area and then moved to Coupeville, WA (Whidbey Island) about 16 years ago. I think there was a family named Stokes in my neighborhood in Shoreline many years ago. Looking forward to meeting you and Bill at the dinner. Regards, Ardis Steggall
Reply from Paula Fassett(71): North Branch, MN Hello…. I loved Art Rude Sr.’s remark about the cold weather – and I can picture his face as he said it. I remember my Dad repeating a story from Kenny Morgan once upon a time. Kenny and Margie wintered somewhere warm (my guess is Texas). Anyway, someone asked Kenny what people do in North Dakota is the summer. His reply was “well, if it falls on a Sunday, we have a picnic”. I love the memories of Tickle Pink. Those gals had a great sound – and it’s true, Janice CAN harmonize to anything. My favorite was when Elaine would sing “Blue Bayou” – it would have made Linda Ronstadt jealous! Paula Fassett
Reply from Ivy Eller Robert(74): Everett, WA Gary…….. Ivy, I think you are right about Lorraine, but we’ll have to let Lyle or someone else confirm all the details. I agree with you, the Metcalfe’s are very talented. Kenny Nerpel (65) falls in that group too with his mother being a Metcalfe. Gary
From Verena (Pete) Gillis(65): Dunseith, ND Hey Everyone, Dunseith held the Districts in our new Elementary Gymnasium and we Anyway, enough of that, they will be talking about this tournament for Verena, With your hospitality skills, I can see why this event was a huge success. You and Pete were the key players with the logistics of our class of 65 reunion, in 2007, that was a big success as well. You covered every last detail, leaving no stones unturned, with that event. You are GREAT!! Gary |