Reply from Bill Hosmer (’48): Tucson, AZ
Gary, I would like to thank you and congratulate you for the loyalty
and care you have managed to keep us North Dakota folks in touch
with one another. The historical significance of the re-plays of some
of the posts is beyond imagination. Reading words of terrific people
no longer with us as well as current dialogues from people all across
the country has become a big part of my daily routine.
You created something of value that at first,nine years ago, seemed
novel and original in every way. Now, for some of us it has become
a NEED to get our Hills and Prairie “fix”. When Bernadette is having
a bad health time and you need to focus on her needs, that is completely
understandable and I believe we all feel compassion for her when those
days occur.
Personally, I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet you and your bride
when you were home for a visit. I’m proud to be a part of the community
of us who started life, or continued it, or lost it in that special place.
God Bless Gary and Bernadette Stokes and Happy Holidays to all
of you fellow Dakotans. Bill Hosmer
Thanks Bill for the kind words. Gary
Condolences to the Pladson Family
From Lynn Halvorson Otto (’75): Boonton, NJ
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Pladson family and the Ash family upon hearing of Linda’s passing. May God give you some peace in your hearts.
Lynn Halvorson Otto
Linda Pladson Ash Killed in a Car Accident
Obituary posted by Keith Pladason (’66): Roanoke Rapids, NC
Linda Ash
9/3/1961 — 12/16/2015
Linda Ann Ash passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in a car accident. She was 54 years of age.
Linda was born Sept. 3, 1961, in Bottineau, N.D., to Elden and Ella (Thompson) Pladson. She attended schools in Dunseith, N.D., and graduated from high school in Bottineau. She went on to attain an associate degree in forestry.
Linda moved to Lewiston in 1986 and worked as a social worker in the area for Community Action Partnership and Goodwill Industries. She loved her work helping her community.
She and Bill Ash were married on Oct. 3, 1999, and they were married 16 years until his passing in September of this year.
Linda enjoyed fishing, camping, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and anything having to do with the outdoors. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Linda is survived by her siblings, Florence Sime, Floyd Pladson, Keith Pladson, Dan Pladson, Fern Beaver, Tina Bullinger and Victor Pladson; stepsons Shane (Kasey) Ash and Brandon (Tiffany) Ash; children AJ (Crystal) Pladson and Nichole Pladson; as well as stepgrandchildren Wyatt, Wayne, Rhett and Kean Ash.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; and brothers Jerry, Clarence and David Pladson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am. Wednesday at Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home. Any memorial donations may be made to AJ Pladson, 1515 23rd Ave., Apartment No. 9, Lewiston, ID 83501.
So so sorry to hear this Keith. Our condolences are with you and your families.
Holliday Greetings
From Ron Longie (’65): Yakima, WA
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and may you all “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER” ————— Ronnie Longie
Memories
Posting from Lorraine Richard Nelson (’46): Mesa, AZ.
Oh what fun to read all the fun things that happened in Dunseith so many years ago. In answer to Gary Metcalfe’s email.. What memories!! I still sing a lot, whenever I get the chance. We always look forward to “Crazy Fingers” Gordie Lindquist’s arrival in January as he entertains here in the Valley for about three months, at the Senior Centers and Wayne and I are part of his program..We really enjoy singing with Gordie and folks love him as we do. Lorraine Richard Nelson…Our home is now in Arizona.. Payson (in the Mountains) and Mesa in the Summer.Merry Christmas and a Happy 2016 to all..
A present from Santa
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND
Gary and friends,
Yesterday, Christmas eve morning while I was out shoveling the sidewalk a blazer drove up.
A little boy about 6 jumped out and ran up to me. I had never seen him before. Nor the driver of the vehicle.
Leaning on my shovel, I said, ” Are you looking for someone.?
The boy said, “I am looking for you.”
He handed me a brown paper bag. Then, said,” Santa gave me this to give you.”
I replied, “You saw Santa”?
He nodded.
I said, ” Did he have along white beard and was he dressed in red?”
He grinned one tooth missing, saying, “YES.”
I replied….”Wow! that is so exciting! Thank You! If you see Santa again please tell him, Thank YOU and Merry Christmas.”
He nodded, saying “Merry Christmas,” ran back to the vehicle and which sped away.
I didn’t stay l puzzled at the child’s identity.
I am certain He was sent by Santa and that’s enough for me!
I believe!
It was just the great beginning to a great HoliDay!
Happy 2016.
Vickie, Thor and Lochbuie
Christmas day eve party in Cebu
This picture was taken last night at a Christmas party we attended at one of our Cebu Expat friends. They had catered food for about a hundred of us. Bernadette was not well enough to go. Our son Bernie and his wife Lorelie were with me too.
Note: Dave Sandness in the picture is a cousin to Richard Sandness, Now disease. Richard worked at the First National for many years. I knew him as a loan officer.
Gary Stokes, Barbara Kenny, Bernie & Lorelie Stokes, Dave Sandness and Richard Mitchell
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Blog (400) posted on March 17, 2009
Posted on March 17, 2009
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From Bill Grimme (65): Birmingham, AL
Gary,
I had a great pleasure today with a visit from John and Margaret Bedard. They stopped in Birmingham today and spent about six hours in the Magic City. They were great company for me! They are on the way back to ND from some extensive cruising and a winter in South Carolina.
Bill
July 12, 2007
Front: John Awalt & John Bedard – Back: Ernie Gottbreht & Cheryl Bailey
From Lee (Leland) Stickland (64): Dickinson, ND
Gary,
With Dad’s passing and a ‘few’ ensuing things to do and my buying a new printer, I find it more timely to send this by mail. Call it a step toward closure, if YOU choose ? I was with Dad for most days for 7 years so there is a bit of adjustment to follow.
Remember, there once was a box near the road that was consistently visited M-Sa to put stuff into and to take things from.
I got to assist in that 6 day a week tour of duty, occasionally. I can only imagine, 30 years of that schedule with snow and mud not relenting, much. One more day per week than the NORMAL 5 days a week job is 20% more, wow.
Anyway, found this HWY 43 info Dad’s things and I am not a ‘stuff ‘ fan.
All is good here, as far as I know and that is just far enough.
Lee
Lee, how well I remember your dad delivering our mail. I will always remember how he’d sit way over towards the right of the front seat so as to be able to put the mail in the boxes. That in it self must have added discomfort to his job with the driving of his car. He was very consistent, delivering our mail the same time everyday. He put a lot of miles on his car everyday. I remember his relief man, for vacations, was your uncle Bill Peterson. I also remember in either 1993 or 94 your dad purchased a brand new car. I’m not sure if he used it for delivering mail or not. I remember well sitting in the back seat of this brand new car with a bunch of other folks, with you driving. This would have been during lunch time on a school day, because we were seldom in town outside of the school day. That’s one memory that has stuck in my mind all these years.
Debbie Morinville Marmon’s (70) address from Bev Morinville Azure (72):Duneith, ND
Colette, Here is Debbies addy again Debbie Marmon…..1911 north Merriam ….Miles City MT 59301. ALSO AS SOON AS I CAN FIND SOME TIME I WILL BE SENDING YOUR PICTURES OK BEV
From Shonda Azure Campbell (94): Minot, ND
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Gary here is my aunts address as requested I just wanted to say thanks to all that have prayed and thought about my Aunt Debbie since her stroke we as a family all are very thankful for the good thoughts Shonda Campbell (Azure)
May no soldier go unloved.
May no soldier walk alone.
May no soldier be forgotten,
Until they all come home.
Shonda, I don’t have your address, but I think you are living in Minot? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
I have listed Debbie’s address with your mothers message below. Gary
Reply from Diane Larson Sjol (70): Minot, ND
Lillian Houle and my mom, Verdellis (Richard) Larson were first
cousins. She was just like the Richards, full of spunk and wit and
always ready with a laugh….My mom also passed away six years
ago…it is hard to say goodbye to this generation who provided us
with so many memories growing up. The sense of family they gave us is
very special. We had so much fun at family reunions. About Lorraine
Vandal, she also was a first cousin of my mom’s. She divorced and
remarried and am not sure where she is living but my dad would know.
She is one entertaining and funny gal.
Diane Sjol
Request from Diane Larson Sjol (70): Minot, ND
Hey Gary,
I would also like a copy of the CD Tickled Pink.
thanks.
Diane Sjol
Diane, Bill Grimme is posting 6 songs a week on his WEB site from the “Tickle Pick” Album for folks to either listen to on line or down load if they so choose. He has posted the 2nd group of 6 songs, below, with today’s email. If you missed the first six songs posted last week, please let me know and I will send them to you with an individual message. Gary
Week two of the “Tickle Pink” postings with 6 new songs From Bill Grimme:
Tickled pink
Meaning
To be delighted.
Origin
The tickling here isn’t the light stroking of the skin – it’s the figurative sense of the word that means ‘to give pleasure or gratify’. The tickling pink concept is of enjoyment great enough to make the recipient glow with pleasure – (see also in the pink).
That meaning of tickling has found its way into several phrases relating to pleasure, dating back to the early 17th century.
– Samuel Hieron, Works, 1617: “Well might they haue their eares ticled with some pleasing noise.”
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– Rollin’s Ancient History, 1734: “Eating in Egypt
was designed not to tickle the palate but to satisfy the cravings of nature.”
– Nathaniel Hawthone’s Passages from the French and Italian note-books, 1864: “Something that thrilled and tickled my heart with a feeling partly sensuous and partly spiritual.”
– St. Nicholas (magazine for boys and girls), 1907: “I’m tickled to death to find some one with what they call human emotions.”
and, finally, in 1910, in an Illinois
‘ newspaper – The Daily Review, in a piece titled ‘Lauder Tickled at Change’, we have:
“Grover Laudermilk was tickled pink over Kinsella’s move in buying him from St. Louis
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The inclusion of the term in a newspaper, without any explanation of meaning, indicates that the writer expected readers would already be familiar with it. It seems that that phrase didn’t originate much before 1910 though. There are many references to it in print soon after that date, but I can find none earlier.
To download and play the tracks, walk through the following:
Using your browser, navigate to http://webpages.charter.net/wgrimme
You should see a page that looks like this:
If you place the mouse on a track and click the left button, the selection will play using Quicktime, but you will not download the track with this method. To download, place the mouse cursor on the track, click the right mouse button and you will see a pop-up menu. Select “Save Target as….” and you will be taken through the download process to put the track on your computer. From that point, you can play the track with about any music program, such as Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc.
Let me know if you have any trouble.
Bill
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