Take note with today’s blog with a lot of focus on our 90 plus year old Alumni folks. As I’m posting this too, I got a nice birthday letter for Elwood Fauske, from Aime Casavant, that I will be posting tomorrow. Today, for you folks, Elwood had his 90th bithday celebration. Gary
Lillian Thompson Bergstrom (36): Superior, WI. (715) 394-2189
Folks, I just had a very enjoyable visit with Lillian Thompson. Her mother was a Stokes, sister to my grandfather Frank. Ella Pladson and Esther Tangen were her sisters. Lillian is the one that provided the pictures, Via Keith Pladson, of my Grandparents, Frank & Julia Stokes, and also of her parents, Ulysses and Alice (Stokes) Thompson that I posted with message 841 on June 30th.
Lillian, 94 years of age, was born in February 1916. She left the Ackworth area in 1937. She lived in Dunseith for a few years before leaving the area. She has a sharp clear mind with quick recall of her earlier Ackworth/Dunseith days. She has kept up with family/friends events to the present. She told me she visited my mother in the Good Samaritan home in Bottineau in about 2003.
Lillian would love to hear from any of you folks. Her phone number is (715) 394-2189. If you tell her you know me or Keith Pladson, she will instantly know where you are coming from. She remembered me well today and knew I was calling her from the Philippines. Gary
Reply from Lynn Halvorson Otto (85): Boonton, NJ
| To Clayton Parrill: The picture of our parents farm, Lester and Dorothy Halvorson is a very good one. Thanks for posting it. Lynn Halvorson Otto |
Erling/Borghild Landsverk & Henry Salmonson Pictures/letter
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND
Gary,
Today, July 10, 2010 Borghild Landsverk and Henry Salmonson
met for a Dunseith High School 1938 reunion lunch at Bottineau
Family Bakery. Joining them for lunch were Erling Landsverk , his
two sons, Borghild’s son, and myself.
The “Landsverk lads” told me they were enjoying “sight
seeing” especially the regional stone masonry work. Imagine that?
These guys were exploring their heritage of their gifted Landsverk
ancestors. Who’s work is to be found in Dunseith, Bottineau and at
the Peace Garden.
Affectionate cousin comradery was apparent through their
stories and laughter. As was the relationship of the family group.
While Hank and Borghild discussed favorite teachers, I took
the photos of this momentous gathering.
In parting, Erling pulled out a collection of guitar music
c.ds that he has recorded. Once again I was blessed with discovering
more North Dakotan hidden talent. Saying goodbye, Erling gave Hank
and myself each a c.d. which we can listen to and exchange. And I
was then instructed by Hank to send my c.d. entitled “88 years of
Hank” to Erling.
So we parted to once again go on our life journeys……..
And as Hank and I strolled down the sidewalk, Hank says, “It was an
enjoyable time”. He hadn’t visited with Borghild for 72 years!
I figured I’d go to Walmart and get photos printed.
Unfortunately I found my photographing skills were lacking,my camera
had been switched to movies…by myself….. ..
Karen Larson at the Spectrum once again saved my day. Within
minutes, she was able to lift some still prints off the movies. A
big Thank you Karen, and small town businesses of Bottineau!
Thank goodness for folks who journey back to N.D.
Vickie, What a treat to see these pictures of Erling and Borghild. We have certainly enjoyed all of Erling’s contributions to this blog. He is such a remarkably talented guy with all his music and writings. And to think he accomplishes all this being blind. I knew Borghild was signed up for the “All Country School Reunion” but I did not know Erling was attending as well. I have Erling’s book “My Dakota Years” and also his CD. You know Borghild & Henry, being from the class of 38, are 90 plus years old. Being with the class of 44, Erling is just a few years behind.
Erling, When you get home, We are looking forward to a report. You guys are looking so good and so healthy. Gary
Borghild Landsverk Filas (38) and Henry Salmonson (38)
Erling Landsverk (44) and Borghild Landsverk Filas (38)
Picture provided by Clayton Parrill (72): Bottineau, ND
Clayton, you are so right. My dad, Bob Stokes, is in this photo. He is the only one I recognize too. He is the only guy in his original Army uniform in this picture too. He is standing proud and tall, proud as a peacock, holding “Old Glory” the American flag. He loved to tell his stories about carrying “Old Glory” in the Bottineau Memorial day parade most every year.
This picture must have been taken in the 60’s. Most guys out grew their military uniforms as the years went on and then purchased Legion uniforms. After more than 20 years, sometime in the 60’s, dad was no longer able to fit into his Army uniform either. Unlike me, Dad never carried around much extra weight.
Lloyd Awalt, I think I see you in this photo too, but I didn’t think you were back in the area yet in the 60’s. Can you identify any of the guys in this picture? For any of the rest of you folks too, please let us know who all you recognize in this photo. Gary Wall, you may know some of these guys too. Neola, I’m assuming you know a lot of these guys too and I’ll bet your brother Jim does too. Gary
Gary Olson BHS class of 57
Folks, This is a tribute that Neola put together for Gary Olson when they had their class reunion several years ago. Gary was married to Sharlyn (ChiChi) Evenson (68). ChiChi attended our reunion last month. She has recently moved back to Bottineau. Gary’s mother, Adeline, was a sister to Eldon Pladson making him a first cousin to the Pladson siblings.
