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Loftis
12/29/12
E-mail: ldbreitbach@gmail.com
Who
could help identify the people in this photo? We have memorbila for the family
of Eric & Erica Raymond including pics, postcards, property deeds, etc. Sure would
like to give them these wonderful items.
Thank you!
Margaret
Hammond
October 22, 2011
hammondmih@aol.com
I'm trying to research
Agnes Livingston and Paddy Livingston. There are several references in the guest
book that I can see posted by Lars Kjellberg, however there seems to be another
posting that isn't viewable. Is there any way that you can send me a copy of that
post? Agnes Livingston is my aunt and I'm trying to locate her family.
Thanks!
Margaret Hammond
From Gale Morganroth, April 15, 2011
morgan1945@gmail.comI
moved to PR with my folks in 1950 and I dimly remember (or think I remember) that
there was a bandstand in the field in front of the High School. We went to concerts
there and was wondering if someone else may remember it.
Gale Morganroth
Columbia
CT
From Anthony Rozycki, November 22, 2010
arozycki@aol.com
Hi
Pine River!
Enjoyed the inspiring pic in the recent Pine River Journal
of John Wetrosky & the three Tiger Cubs of Pack 73!! Reminds me of another Cub
Pack 73? leader, John's father-in-law Walt Silbaugh Sr, deep in the previous Century!
Wonder if the Wheeler cubs could possibly be related to a former coworker, friend
& transplant from a farm near Redwood Falls MN... Paul Wheeler. I bet that was
an interesting history lesson! Recall several den & pack meetings. One summer
each PR den built an obstacle course in one of their yards & then took turns navigating
each of the other courses around town. Don't recall if there was a den in Chickamaw
Beach though there was at least one scout marking his trail up there. Curious
if there are or were any kids in Scouts & 4-H at the same time... don't reacall
anyone. (My dad was an ardent Lone Scout out of Blackduck.)
Keep up the
good work,
Tony Rozycki
Phil Robideau wrote on Tue, Dec
15, 2009
I would like to make contact with one the people who left a guest
entry. His name is Mike Gilbertson, he left an entry in the Guest Book Sept. 25
, 2009. Would any of you happen to have his e-mail address or ask him to contact
me. I was good friends with his Dad and their family.
Thanks
Phillip Robideau
Quality Manager Arizona Industrial Hardware, Inc.
(480)
831-6003 Extension 219
(480) 831-7884 Facsimile
www.aihfasteners.com
Gale
Morganroth November 16, 2009
Columbia CT
morgan1945@gmail.com
I
had forgotten to send in the picture of the PR Lady of Lourdes Catholic church
provided by Larry Wannebo (thanks much). And thanks also to Tom Schuster who provided
wedding pictures of the interior. Was heartwarming to see and remember both.
Gale
Morganroth October 24 2009
Columbia CT
morgan1945@gmail.com
First
of all, thanks to John Wetrosky for the conversation when I passed through PR
this July on a our home tour. John - I did have supper with Larry Wannebo at Norway
Ridge supper club (pretty much as I remembered it from long ago) and passed on
your hello to him.
On with more interesting PR stuff. I have been digging
through old pictures and found the attached one of the Land O Lakes creamery in
PR, with the old butter churn lying out front after being taken out. When my dad
was the manager of the creamery they made butter in that churn and packaged it
in 50 pound boxes for shipment. I expect some went to centralized locations like
Brainard for repackaging into the smaller grocery store sizes, but also remember
riding with my mom out to Breezy Point (when it was just a resort lodge) hauling
those large boxes. Assume they then used them to make their own sizes for dining
rooms and kitchens. As a kid watching the churn go around was something awesome.
And now.....all gone.
Gale Morganroth
Mike
Gilbertsen, September 25, 2009
Chaska, Mn
Hi there:
I just ran across your website on Pine River. My dad was Norman Gilbertsen,
one of six brothers - sons of Hans & Ragna Gilbertsen who lived just north of
town, off 371, in the 1920s & 1930s. The other brothers were Ralph Gilbertsen,
Lloyd Gilbertsen, Einer Gilbertsen, Melvin Gilbertson, and Harold Gilbertsen.
My mother, Irene M. (Shiffer) Gilbertsen lived with her sister Eddie, and ran
the Lake Region Hotel with their mother (my grandmother) Rachel Shiffer.
I
recently ran across these two picture post cards of the hotel. They may be something
you already have - but in case you don't, I thought I'd pass them along to you.
Feel free to use them in your historical collections and/or websites. My wife
and I still have land on Long Farm Road, east of town. Having grown up with my
parents, and around my uncles & aunts, I have a very special feeling for Pine
River. The country is beautiful any time of the year! I always feel the presence
of my many family members who grew up in the area and it has that special feeling
of being home.
Regards, Mike Gilbertsen
Chaska, MN
Hi,
I was looking at the posting on the site. What a great Idea. I made it back for
the 45th class Reunion August 14th Janis SatherlieAllen and Jeanette Weise Smith
did a super job of organizing it for the Class of '64. Thanks Donna Gard Abear
for all your work also. We had 33 classmates attend. My husband and owned a dairy
farm in the rural Pine River for 15 years. We have 4 children, two boys and two
girls. Gayle, Dean, Debbie and Daryl. In 1983 we moved to the Upper Peninsula
of Michigan. I live on the south shore of Lake Superior known as Keweenaw Bay.
It is a beautiful spot. In September of 1991 my beloved husband passed away. I
have worked for Michigan State University Extension of 24 years as the Baraga
County 4-H Youth Program Coordinator. I have 12 grandchildren (8 boys and 4 girls)
ages 4 to 16. My oldest daughter, Gayle lives in Alabama, My sons, Dean, Daryl
live here in the U.P. and my youngest daughter, Debbie lives south of Grand Rapids,
MI For our 50th Class reunion I will be putting together a Power Point of what
our class has been doing. Please email your stories and photos. Does anyone know
how to contact Vickie Bogel?
You can contact me at brogers@up.net.
Bertha Mykkanen Rogers
Will
you place this photo on the guest book area of the website showing the river and
the old damsite / A&W store.
Thanks
Jerry Peterson
From
Anthony Rozycki, June 11, 2009
arozycki@aol.com
Moosehunters Marion
Sherwood, Del Birk & Tony Rozycki somewhere in Canada (I know they got at least
one, hopefully not Bullwinkle, as ate many mooseburgers.)
From
Anthony Rozycki, May 30, 2009
arozycki@aol.comGale,
Thanks for the great color pic of the Dam Site swimming area! Just how I remember
it from inside the little roped area. Tony R 4th grade 1955
Tony Rozycki
I remember
spending summer days at the Pine River Swimming Area and was neat to see a picture
of it from back in my days. Does anyone remember when the power house was taken
down?
May 1, 2009
Gale Morganroth Columbia CT
morgan1945@gmail.com
From Anthony Rozycki
arozycki@aol.com
The
Lake Region Hotel, formerly the Spurrier Hotel, Pine River
At this time owned
and operated by Charlie and Gert Hughes
The corner of Hwy 371 and Hwy 84- Circa
1950s
Dear
Friends In Pine River,
I am looking for anyone that may have pictures of the
old Pine River High School in the 1950-59 time frame, and of the older Lady Of
Lourdes Catholic church (not the current brick one but the frame one around the
street). I am trying to put together an album from that era of my life and would
appreciate any pics that could be emailed to me. Thanks a lot.
Gale Morganroth
Columbia, CT
morgan1945@gmail.com
Bonnie Kipling Pagenkopf December 22,
2008
Lenexa, KS
bpagenkopf@everestkc.net
I first came to Pine River in the winter of 1947 with my parents,
Homer and Gail Kipling, and my older sister, Verna to visit my Uncle Rollin and
Aunt Florence Herzog. We were staying with them for an extended period so I was
enrolled in Pine River School and my sister, Verna, got a job at the bank. Pine
River was hit with a boatload of snow and as my Uncle and Aunt lived out in the
country, Verna and I were snowed in in Pine River. We checked into the Pine River
Hotel and I have to tell you it was wonderful. The couple that owned the Hotel
were wonderful people and took great care of us until my parents were able to
get to town. They moved into the Hotel also and the 4 of us stayed at the Hotel
for the rest of the winter. My Dad went to work at Durkee's saw mill and it was
a great little town. My sister dated the high school coach but ended up marrying
the town barber, Lowell Klein. Verna ran the bus depot and she and Lowell lived
in back of the Barber shop/Bus Depot. My parents and I went back to Iowa but came
back to Pine River often (every time my Dad got 3 days in a row off, we headed
for Northern MN. We lived in Burlington, IA). Spent a lot of summers there and
went to school there again in 9th grade as Verna was expecting their first child
and we spent almost all winter with her and Lowell. Still tell people how we were
allowed to leave school and attend our own Church during school hours. Came to
school and saw kids with frostbite on their legs from standing out waiting for
their school bus. Brutal winters but I loved the dry, fluffy snow. Made many great
friends there throughout the years….especially Diane Boehme. She had four sisters.
Can't remember all of their names but Joanne Boehme became a nun, if memory serves
me correctly. I I visited Diane and her husband when they were first married and
living in Illinois. Lost touch after that and would love to hear from her again.
Mandy Amy was one of my sister's best friends so spent a lot of time with Mandy
and Clark when they owned the newspaper. Visited often with a wonderful older
couple named Balzley (hope I spelled it right). They had a beautiful lake home
on Ponto Lake and were lovely hosts. Loved playing basketball in high school.
The girls played basketball during lunch hour every day. Swan at the dam every
day in the summer. Never did get up the nerve to jump (let alone dive) off the
high platform though I could swim across the dam. Spent many a summer day sitting
on the steps by the swimming area of the dam. What a wonderful town. People were
so friendly. Last saw Mandy Amy and her daughter, Allison, in August of 1987.
My sister, Verna, died that fall. A tremendous personal loss but you lost a real
advocate for Pine River. She loved that town! I went to a dance at the armory
in 1955 or 1956 and ran into Bill Hall. Had known Bill and his cousin, Bob Hall,
when I went to 9th grade. Also remember Carol ?. She had an older sister, Joy.
Joy had bright red hair and Carol had coal black hair (may have been part native
American). Really a nice gal and had a great personality. I have many, many memories
of Pine River and a lot of pictures from various areas around there. My husband
and I had planned to retire in the area and in 1989 bought a beautiful home on
Gull Lake just off Highway 371 but sold it in 1991 when our oldest daughter became
seriously ill with cancer and had a baby a year old. Knew she would need us and
didn't know how often we would be able to get to Pine River from St. Louis. Remember
fishing with my Dad and Lowell on many of the lakes around Pine River. Cold summer
mornings and warm, beautiful afternoons. Came back so often it always seemed like
my second home. I dream of the area often and live with many good memories.
Thank
you for your website. Saw so many ex-graduates of Pine River but none from class
of 1955 (my age era). Hope someone sees this.
Bonnie Kipling Pagenkopf
Gale
Morganroth July 7, 2008
Columbia CT
morgan1945@gmail.com
I
wanted to add this note to the history section but got a server error so will
try this way…….. I lived in PR from 1950 to 1959 and my dad ran the Land O' Lakes
creamery. I remember the Marlow Theater, the A&W, swimming at the dam, homecoming
parades, the old high school/elementary school, the year the streets we dug up
for the sewer lines (that was a big deal), and Christmas decorations hung across
the downtown main street. We lived on Norway Brook and dad built a small dock
on it so I could fish - and he enjoyed the building of it. I remember after we
moved in to our first real house, dad did some brush clearing and decided to burn
the pile. Of course, the fire got away and the fire department arrived to hose
it down - and when they left dad was a member of the PR Volunteer Fire Department!
I remember climbing the water tower at night with friends since it was the highest
point around for miles. And playing on the big sawdust pile at Durkee's (?) in
July and finding snow under layers of sawdust. I remember driving back a number
of years ago with a pathological need to walk through the old high school only
to find it totally gone. I was an alter boy at the Lady of Lourdes catholic church
and started in the old frame built one around the corner from the present one….having
to slog through the snow from the back to the front of the church during Easter
masses was a real treat. The last time I drove through town was in 2006 and unfortunately
it was a Sunday morning, otherwise I would've stopped at the old Pfieffer Drug
Store for a coke at the counter. I am amazed of what has gone and come for Pine
River, but nearly 50 years and 1500 miles away here in Connecticut, I still remember
that town and still talk (e-mail) with former PR people. Why is that? I would
guess that most of the people of my generation reading this know the answer.
Tony
Rozycki Friday, February 27, 2008
2557 Beacon Street, Roseville MN
arozycki@aol.com
Good
Morning,
Was thinking more about the Pine River Watershed and the definition
of "clean" water". Clean is good, but "safe" is another important factor. That
made me wonder how much sewage, pesticides & even some kinds of fertilizers get
into the PR Watershed? I don't know how much is known about the exact sources
nor the precise amounts that enter the various streams, which substances are bad
and which aren't so bad, nor the restrictions. I suspect there's still some disagreement
about the effects of pesticides, for example, between say some farmers and some
fisherman (of course many people being both). Also am curious how long it takes
various poisons to "disappear" or "dissipate". When someone in Backus pours a
gallon of drano down their kitchen sink where does it go? Do any of the poisonous
molecules ever reach Dingpot?
Last summer I was chatting about the source
of rivers with a Gift Store owner in Hanibal, Missouri on the Mississipp River.
He said they get more tourists from MN than any other State except MO. He had
a big frog in the front window as Mark Twain's first story was The Celebrated
Jumping Frog of Caleveras County. I mentioned the strange "mutated"? or deformed
frogs that were found in southern Minnesota a few years ago and the theory that
it might be related to pesticides seeping into the frog waters. He assured me
that scientists subsequently determined that wasn't the cause. Now I think I better
do a little more research, & "field work", so I know what I'm talking about. Reminds
me of hunting frogs on Norway Brook with bow & arrow, though probably only got
about four. Also recall catching several large turtles, putting a few in the bathtub,
and releasing them in good health with their horizons broadened. Last week at
the pet shop in Har Mar Mall in Roseville MN they had some big new turtles that
appeared to me to be the same species (not Snappers) as those on Norway Brook
last century.
Thanks if you read this far & have a good day!
Tony Rozycki
Gale
Morganroth March 9, 2007
Columbia Ct
august1945@charter.net
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 3:17 PM
Hi – This is Gale Morganroth out
in Connecticut, I have contacted P.R. people via the website and other means,
and have a favor to ask. My dad ran the Land o Lakes creamery in town and I am
looking for any pictures of the creamery or the feed store across the street.
I sent in via Larry Wannebo a while back a video of old 8mm film taken in the
1950’s but was wondering if other pictures exist and if people could share them.
Thanks, Gale
To Anne Marie Zenk - July 16, 2007
Did you find the information you were looking for about the Robideau
family around Pine River? If not maybe I can help. I am one of the Robideaus from
Pine River. My dad was Ernest (Prong) Robideau. I believe your Grandfather Howard
may have been an Uncle to me. George, Ben and Peter I believe were my dads brothers.
Hope I can help. Another one with a lot of information would be Marge Gardiner
of the Hardware Hank store in Pine River. My home e-mail is pgr4x4@yahoo.com.
Phil Robideau
Gale Morganroth March 9, 2007
Columbia
Ct
august1945@charter.net
A follow-up to Karen Starks guest book memory of Feb 27th…… As I remember,
a good thing about going to 6th grade over in the armory is that we did not have
to walk the two blocks from the main school over to the armory for hot lunch.
Wasn’t a long walk but in the winter it could be an adventure. The meals there
were….basic. We used to kid that the food was U.S. Army surplus – from WW-1, but
in eating the hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes with bread, I think we got a
lifetime of starchy foods in one grade level.
In addition to H.S. basketball
games in the armory gym, in the 50’s there was also the #1 indoor Minnesota sport
– Professional Wrestling!!! I remember the days of Vern Gagne and the crew of
bad guys who’s names escape me now, but I do remember a match between a good guy
and a bad guy (we booed loudly), and then after the match the same two guys were
walking out of the armory talking about their families like old friends, which
they probably were. Pro wrestling took a nose dive in my book then.
Gale Morganroth
Karen Stark Friday, February 27, 2007
Monrovia CA
karen.stark@fnf.com
Thank you for the reply to my e-mail regarding the Guest Book. I attended
6th grade in Pine River back in 1952. The class was held in the armory, which
I understand is no longer. Through the Guest Book I was able go re-connect with
former classmates. Mrs. Seaton was my teacher and Mrs. Malmo was the other 6th
grade teacher. I have only fond memories of my year in Pine River. It was and
still is a friendly town.
Karen Stark, Former PR student
Karen Stark Friday, October 27, 2006
Monrovia CA
karen.stark@fnf.com
Every
close community (such as Pine River is) should have a GUESTBOOK!
Karen
Stark
Chris (DeVries) Krotzer Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Big Lake MN
c.krotzer@biglake.k12.mn.us
Lots of wonderful memories coming up to Pine River and staying at the
Schlapkohl family farm. Our family would come up many weekends and I absolutely
loved being up there! Hi to Vaughn, Bonnie, Craig, Mitch, and Mona. What an incredible
family, and incredible memories. Pine River was one of my best childhood memories.
Chris
Tim Couchman Thursday, September
14, 2006
Moorhead MN
tcouchman01@hotmail.com
I have been coming to Pine River, and Lake Ada ever since I was baby. My grandfather
started coming up here in the 30's and staying at Dream of the Northwoods on Lake
Ada. After that my family use to stay at Ada Pine Beach. Now I have been lucky
enough to have my parents buy a cabin in the west side of the lake that we have
had for the past 8 years. Just making the drive to Pine River and on to Ada puts
a smile on my face and runs chills down my spine. It is our little piece of heaven,
and although I have many working years left I can't wait to retire there. I'll
be stopping at the Pinewood Cafe in two weeks for a fantastic breakfast.
Tim Couchman
Lars Kjellberg Tuesday, August 1,
2006
Uppsala, SWEDEN
ragdog911@yahoo.se
http://www.l-kj.com/usarelatives.php
Looking for information on:
John Bergquist, died 1971 Agnes Berquist, died 1973 Alice Livingston, Agnes daughter.
Regards,
Lars Kjellberg, Sweden
Gale Morganroth Sunday, July 23, 2006
Columbia Ct
august1945@charter.net
Just read about Steve Crandall's passing and echo Tony's rememberances
about the old PR days when we all managed to survive growing up. My memory of
Steve is when we were around 13 and we (and the usual gang of suspects) would
climb the water tower and stare down on our home town...seemed a lot bigger back
then. Just got a bit smaller.
Meet ya down by the river Steve - some old
day.
Gale
Tony Rozycki Friday, July 21,
2006
2557 Beacon Street, Roseville MN
arozycki@aol.com
It made me sorry to read recently in the Pine River Journal that old
PR elementary school mate & Cub Scout Den mate Steve Crandall passed away. Ron
Turner asked for fond memories from elementary school: In 1954 our PR 4th grade
class drew names for Christmas holiday presents. Steve drew mine & I received
a very cool, cherished, horse racing game from which we learned the names of classic
American racehorses Seabiscuit, Citation, Count Fleet, Gallant Fox, Twenty Grand,
War Admiral & Whirlaway. Steve also told some very good jokes for a 4th grader.
I passed his childhood home on the corner many times on the way to the bakery.
Thirteen years later, by coincidence, we were in the same summer Spanish class
at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where we helped one another learn
a little Spanish and mostly catch up on Pine River news. Condolences to Steve's
family and friends. Vaya con Dios Amigo.
Tony Rozycki
Ron Turner Saturday, June 17, 2006
Mound Mn
mrturner@hotmail.com
Hi Pine River-ites!
BEHOLD! My e-mail address.
Can anyone tell me about the "Progress and Promise" happening in our fair, but
small city? Here's a fond memory from elementary school, are ya ready? How about
that chocolate milk every Friday at lunch time? That was great! It may have gone
down hill from there. If you can refresh my memory of any other such bliss it
would be nice to hear from you. Class of '87 rules! Well there you have it.
Ron Turner
LuEllen (Raymond) Pettengell Sunday,
May 28, 2006
Sacramento CA
LPETTENGELL@yahoo.com
Hello all!
My father was raised in Pine River. He was in the
class of 1936. We will be travelling to Minnesota this year. We attended an all
school reunion in Pine River several years ago...and Dad really enjoyed the visit.
We haven't heard anything about what is happening back there and would like to
know. My Dad is full of stories about his growing up near Blind Lake and all the
miles he walked to go to school.
LuEllen (Raymond) Pettengell
Tony Rozycki Sunday, May 7, 2006
2557 Beacon St Roseville
MN
arozycki@aol.com
Reply
to Gale Morganroth:
Good to hear from you! You may be lucky
to be alive as a lot of my Dad's patients have passed on! The only pool hall I
recall seeing in PR was while peeking downstairs from the main floor of the Marlow.
Remember the temporary cotton candy operation set up by the Marlow lobby? Remember
your PR teachers...can you name them? The foot bridge below the Dam? (I'm working
on a novel based partly on old PR memories.) Sheriff Buck Simpson demonstrating
how his bloodhounds worked to us kids on the Old School Football Field? Scores
of marble players in the school yard during lunch & recess?
Tony
Kim Akins Friday, May 5, 2006
spokane wa
akinsfamily@hotmail.com
To Those Who Knew Elaine In the Pine River Area
MULLANE,
Elaine (Kargel, Prigge) passed over on April 26, 2006 after a brave fight with
cancer. Elaine was born to Russell and Eva Kargel on April 18, 1948 at the family
farm outside of Pine River, Minnesota. Elaine moved to Tacoma, Washington with
her first husband (Jerry Prigge) and their son Jeff in 1966. In 1970, Elaine and
Jerry were blessed with the arrival of their daughter Kimberly. In 1971, Elaine
and Jerry divorced. In the fall of 1981, Elaine met the love of her life - Chip.
Elaine and Chip were married on March 8, 1984 at Fairchild AFB, surrounded by
her husband's co-workers and her daughter Kim. Elaine and Chip were committed
to each other through all of life's challenges and enjoyed tremendously their
time in their garden, refinishing their house, and spending most weekends fishing,
camping, hiking, hunting or cross country skiing. Sadly, their goal of celebrating
50 years together will have to wait until Chip joins her in Heaven. Elaine is
survived by her husband Chip; son Jeff Prigge and his wife Chris; daughter Kimberly
Akins and her husband Chris; grandchildren: Sydney and Madison Prigge and Hunter,
Cameron and Chloe Akins; her sister Marlys Anderson and her husband Tiny; her
brother Eugene and his wife Florence; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and
in-laws. To all that knew and were touched by Elaine's sense of humor, her warm
touch and her professionalism in helping those less advantaged, Elaine wishes
you only good things for the rest of your life.
Gale Morganroth
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Columbia Connecticut
grm_jdm@charter.net
Well Anthony
.........if my memory serves me rightly, wasn't
your dad one of the PR doctors ??? If he was, I remember the night my folks took
me to the clinic sick with a stomach bug and he attempted to examine me with a
tongue depressor. My dad warned him that it wasn't a swell idea, but he insisted
and as a result think I left an outline on the wall behind him. He was cool about
it and changed clothes and finished the exam. AS for the Marlow, I know I learned
how to play pool near there, but wasn't the pool hall below the theater at first
and then moved up to main street alongside the Marlow? Yeah, still think of those
days and wonder how I survived them.
Gale Morganroth
Tony Rozycki Thursday, April 20, 2006
Roseville MN
arozycki@aol.com
Reply to Karen Stark: Hi Karen,
I don't know as my parents
moved from Pine River after my 4th grade in '55 & took me with them kicking &
screaming. I think some grades moved to the Armory shortly after. I think my uncles
were taught by Seaton (not Bill) & Malmo & there was also a Mrs Grundy too who
taught 5th a/o 6th. I was told she expected us to know all the State capitals
so that was something to think about. Of course Thea Lundrigan & Mrs Flategraff
were teaching middle grades too. My main Armory memories are the A & B squad Tiger
basketball games. The B squad usually made the A squad look like the Minneapolis
Lakers.
Tony
Karen Stark Friday, April 7, 2006
Monrovia CA
karen.stark@fnf.com
Question for Tony:
I attended 6th grade at Pine River in 1952-53.
Was your 6th grade class held in the Armory and did you have either Mrs. Malmo
or Mrs. Seaton for a teacher?
Karen Stark, PR grade school
class of 52-53
Tony Rozycki Sunday, April 2, 2006
Roseville
MN
arozycki@aol.com
Reply
to Gale Morganroth-
Hi old PR grade school classmate from 1950-55! Last summer
your name came up during the Summerfest Parade during a brief meeting of at least
three former elementary school mates. I also stopped at the drug store soda fountain
& remember many of the movies at the Marlow. For at least one Saturday matinee
I recall being admitted for a Mercury Dime with a penny left over for a fair sized
tootsie roll. Also recall school field trip to creamery where your relative(s)
worked?
Grade School Teachers: Hickel, Field, Robinson, Engler
Also, last week at HarMar Mall in Roseville MN I stumbled into John Cartright's
Railroad Art booth. He sketches & sells portraits of old Minnesota railroad depots,
some in color others black & white. He knows a lot about the subject and draws
from old photos. He has Pine River (with a couple businesses in the background),
Pequot, Jenkins, Walker...was talking about Backus & Hackensack & Ah-Gwah-Ching...I
mentioned Mildred's "depot" that I said it was about as big as his booth & he
is looking for a photo! He's out of Shoreview MN.
Regards, Anthony
(Tony) Rozycki
Nancy Johnson (Olson) February 15, 2006
Chippewa Falls WI
summertime1_2@hotmail.com
I am the daughter of Fred Olson who grew up in Pine River. My Uncle
is Frank Olson who still resides on their farm. Haven't seen him in awhile, but
plan to visit soon so he can meet my new husband Charlie. I have very found childhood
memories of going to the farm to see Grandma and Grandpa Olson, and my Uncle Frank
and Uncle Walter, Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Vic Hedlund, and all the Hedlund cousins.
Hope to visit soon.
Nancy Johnson (Olson)
Alicia Finch February 13, 2006
Pine River MN
Alicia20mn@hotmail.com
Hey Class of 2001!
I am writing in this guestbook on behalf
of Cecelia, Rachel, Phil, and I. We are trying to locate every classmate from
2001, so that we can start figuring out the plans for our first reunion. We had
talked about having a get together this summer, since it will be 5 years. WOW,
Time sure flys when your having fun, RIGHT!
So, if you read
this please feel free to email me back with your information and let me know what
you think about having a get together this summer, and what you think about the
reunion plans for our 10 year reunion. Hope everyone is doing well!
Alicia
Karen Stark Friday, January 13, 2006
Monrovia CA
karen.stark@fnf.com
Hello!
Although I only attended 6th grade at Pine River, I have many
fond memories of that year. My teacher was Mrs. Seaton and both 6th grade classes
were held in the Armory. Am wondering if the Armory still stands? The two teachers
at that time I attended 6th grade were Mrs. Seaton and Mrs. Malmo. Ardith, Inez,
Merle, Karen, Maxine, & Ruth were a few of my 6th grade classmates. Sorry I do
not recall their last names.
Karen
Jon Wheeler
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Santa Rosa CA
jd2295444@yahoo.com
Hello Class of 1996!
I will be in the PRB area in April
'06 and would love to visit with old friends while I'm out there. I attended PRB
School for the '93/'94 school year. I made some good friends who I think of often.
If any of you who were my pals come across this message, please email me. I would
love to hear from all of you! I hope everyone is well.
Jon Wheeler
Bill Kinkel Saturday, January 7, 2006
Minneapolis Mn
billkinkel@usfamily.net
I have never lived in Pine River, but have gone thru there
a few times. My Grandfather William Kinkle died September 12 1928 at Norway Lake
near Pine River. He belonged to the Baptist Church in town. He lived at the lake
for 8 years. Also, I believe there were 2 other people living close by and their
names are J.C and Martha Young. All are gone now, but if any one reading this
heard of the Youngs I would appreciate hearing from them. I am doing a family
tree and cannot find anything about the Youngs. Martha was born in Le Sueur Minnesota
and died somewhere in Minnesota. I hope to go up to Pine River this summer. It
is a beautiful town and has some memories. Thank you for this site.
Bill Kinkel
Bruce Madsen Friday, December 30, 2005
Mounds
View, Mn
bmadsen@graffco.com
Hello
to Our Pine River Friends:
My wife Nancy and I have been coming to Pine River
since 1956, to her folks lake cabin on Blind Lake in Blind Lake Township, 20 miles
NE of Pine River. The lake is an old logging lake and some of our property had
the railroad access rail line spur to the lake from the old grade trail line which
went north and then south to Brainerd. There once was an old hotel on the shoreline
where the train cars were loaded, when we first arrived there was still the old
footing of the building, there are still pine poles in the lake where the logs
would be gathered to be loaded on the train cars. Another area on some of my other
property was the livery stable and the blacksmith shop and water well. We have
found may artifacts buried around the area; ox hoofs, horse shoe, pike pole, pulleys
etc. We also have a spot on the land where the loggers stayed, it is an earthen
mound which was the lower side of the wood shack they made to sleep in, you can
still see the dirt box type outline. We enjoy the atmosphere when we arrive at
the Lake Place and it's fun for all of our families including our grand kids.
We hope that the Lord blesses and keeps watch over Pine River and everyone.
Thanks,
Bruce Madsen
Ron Folkeringa Saturday, December 24, 2005
Pine River MN
knollwood@tds.net
Hello,
We just recently moved in to the Pine River area from East
Gull Lake. We purchased an older home 2 miles west of Pine River on Cty RD.2.
The home is pictured on page 155 of the book Logsleds to Snowmobiles. It was a
home that I believe was originally part of the Spurriers land development. I was
wondering if anyone might have pictures or interesting history of this home or
the buildings around it. I would be very interested to find out as much as I can.
Thank you,
Ron Folkeringa
Stacey Sharp December
10, 2005
West Sacramento CA
StaceyShrp@Yahoo.com
What a wonderful web site! I enjoy reading it as often as I can.
I am thinking about retiring in the Pine River area to be closer to my grandchildren.
Just reading the comments from the town people and well as people who have moved
from Pine River make me think I am making the right decision. Please feel free
to e-mail me, so I can feel like I know other people in PR, when I come to visit.
Gale Morganroth November 25, 2005
Columbia CT
grm1969@charter.net
One more time, I stopped in PR last September to snoop around the old
home town - was a Sunday nite and waasn't much to do but walk around main street
and peek in store windows, was relieved to see that the Drug Store is still intact
- spent a lot of time at the soda fountain. I know a lot of things have changed
in both the town and me since the 60's but gotta wonder why the old Marlow movie
theater was never rebuilt. That place, and it's 15 cent Saturday matinees, was
sure an early part of our lives back then and wonder if anyone else remembers
it.
Gale
Robyn Annand November 23, 2005
Minneapolis MN
annandrobyn@hotmail.com
Hello PR-B Class of 1996!!
I am planning
our 10 year Class Reunion for next summer and need some help in finding addresses
for all the graduates. Please send me an email with your current information.
Or if you know a graduate of 1996, please pass this information along to them.
I can't wait to see everyone!
Robyn
Jessica
Cowan September 1, 2005
Crookston MN
cowa0042@umn.edu
I just thought that I'd drop a quick line to the class of
'04. You know, I tried so hard to get out of that little town three years ago
and now all I'm trying to do is get out of college as quick as I can so that I
can come back to the beautiful scenery. You never really realize what you've got
until you don't have it anymore. Crookston just doesn't have many trees and the
lakes for those of us who love them.
Signed- Missing Home
David Anderson
Sherwood, Oregon
daonthelinks@hotmail.com
My mother was born and raised in Pine River on a farm. Her
parents, my grandparents, were Fred and Anna Wasyliuk. They raised 13 children
on their farm 2-3 miles outside of Pine River from c. 1930-1965. My mother attended
the Pine River Schools from 1944-1956 or so, and attended the Ukrainian Catholic
Church and the Greek Orthodox church during the same time period. My mother's
name is Nellie (Wasyliuk) Anderson.
David
Maxine Kayala Norman Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Menahga MN
mknorman@wcta.net
Hello 1965 graduates of PRHS. Disappointed to have missed the
all school reunion in 2005. I wanted to go see all the "old" people who were there
from the class. I work for the MN Dept. of Health in the Bemidji District Office,
have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. I thought life was supposed to be slow
and boring when we "grew up." HA!
Maxine
Teddie Redwing Friday, August 5, 2005
Bemidji, MN
neej@yahoo.com
My brother Jerry Morrow and I (aka Dora Cloud) attended the all
school reunion 2005. It was great to look in on the variou classes especially
'68 and '69 as lotsa my buddies hail from that class. I looked in at the Methodist
Church and watched the parade. Terrific. It sure was great to chat with my foster
family and fellow cheerleaders and choir members. I have been in Minneapolis and
lived in Seattle for many years. Since I work mostly for government agencies I
decided at this time in my life to find my "roots". So I work in Cass Lake at
the Leech Lake Tribal Police Department and live in Bemidji. I have my daugher
25 and youngest son 16 here and my eldest 33 is in Seattle (he won't move back
to cold & hot Minnesnota). I have many fond memories of Pine River. Go Tigers!!!
Dorothy Trude Hansey
489 Tracy Place Junction City, Oregon 97448
dhansey@teleport.com
Greetings
to all who attend this year from the class of 1945 I am not able to attend but
was wondering if any of my classmates are somewhere in Oregon. I sure would like
their addresses if there is any one out here. I am fine. Widowed and as yet in
very good health. I am retired but keep very busy with traveling, my three children
and their spouses and five grandchildren. I would like to hear from some of my
old classmates. Have a great reunion and hello to all.
Dorothy
Eric Holman Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Minneapolis, Mn.
eedholman@hotmail.com
Greetings one and all, especially those from the class of
'96. You may not remember me, but I attended Pine River schools in 3rd-4th grade
(I believe Mr. Scott was one of my teachers), before returning to Okoboji, IA.
I had many good friends from PR, and attended your HS graduation in '96. Friends
included Jeni Digiovanni, Doug Taylor, Rori Tulecheck (I'm slaughtering some of
these spellings), Scott Arnold, Nate Odegaard, Amy Johnson, etc...Write if you
remember and you want to say "hi"...
Eric
Patty
Wahl Monday, June 13, 2005
Minneapolis MN
cheezitlover@msn.com
My parents and I, plus a lot of relatives, vacationed every
summer at Lake Ada, north of Pine River. We rented cabins at resorts on the lake:
Old Point Comfort and Whispering Pines Resorts. This was the late 1950's right
through the 60's -- at least 10 years or more. We had wonderful, happy times there.
And we would go into Pine River to buy groceries, bakery goods, the laundramat,
and stop at the hardware store -- they had a wonderful gift section, and also
the drug store on the corner with it's soda fountain. We went to Mass at the Catholic
church on Sunday. Pine River is my very favorite small town, and that whole area
brings wonderful, happy memories to me. I have written about our days at Lake
Ada. The memories will never fade. It was a happy time and a beautiful place.
(Editor's Note: It still is! Thanks for the neat letter!)
Patty Wahl
Tony Rozycki Friday, June 10, 2005
Roseville
MN
arozycki@aol.com
On June 25 I'm hoping to see some fellow 1955 graduates of Ms Engler's Pine
River 4th Grade. I've convinced myself that I will remember every classmate once
I know their name. Recognition may be a different matter. (I'm sorry about the
erasers.)
David R. Lindberg Sunday, June 5, 2005
Everett WA.
David_R_Lindberg@yahoo.
I am the grandson of the late Paul and
Emma Lindberg! I am glad I came accross this site. Thanks!
Dave
Crystal Marinkovits Saturday, June 4, 2005
Allentown PA
swtscent20@aol.com
Hi to everyone from Class 2004!! Miss you guys a bunch, hope to see you all
soon again. Miss my good friends Angela, Precia and Sara!! I will come back to
visit like promised.
Crystal
Roger Monson
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Newell SD
luv2hunt@hotmail.com
I was just surfing the net to find the Pine River
paper. I was unsuccessful. I have family near Pine River and visited last
summer, and plan to come this summer. I enjoy the beautiful area. The fishing
was also good last summer.
(Editor's Note: The name of our local paper
is the Pine River Journal. You can also access their website at: www.pineandlakes.com)
Hope A Bonar Sunday, May 15, 2005
Backus,
Mn
hopeinpr@tds.net
Like a lot of Pine River residents, we have a Backus mailing address. My husband
Tom, oldest son and I moved to Pine River in 1988. The people in Pine River are
very friendly. I got to know a lot of them through working with or for them at
different businesses and by shopping locally. My husband and I have 4 children.
Thomas is 17, Chris 16, Carmen 15 and Cassandra 13. They all attend the Pine River
High School. They are involved in different sports and music.
Tom Depew Monday, April 25, 2005
Pekin
ILL
eagle_lover2005@yahoo.com
I have visited Pine River and love the place! My mother-in-law
lives in Backus. I plan to visit again in September of this year and I plan to
walk the trail. I'll see you all later this year.
Tom
Depew
Michelle Glor () on Thursday, April 21,
2005
Red Wing MN
glor_ry@yahoo.com
My grandmother, Mary (Rohr) Handrahan was born
on an island in the middle of Hand Lake where the family resort was, and grew
up in Pine River. My father recently remodeled an older home in Red Wing and my
grandma gave him some pieces of family hisory to decorate with. One of which is
an old newspaper cliping of the island she was born on. It is very distorted and
fragile. If anyone has any ideas how I can get another one I would really appreiciate
it. Also anyone who has old pictures that we could copy or stories of the Rohr
family we would really appreciate them:) Please email me directly at glor_ry@yahoo.com
Michelle
Mardelle
Kyllingstad Parker Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Mesa, AZ
kyllingstad@juno.com
I am planning to attend the All Class Reunion
in June. I would like to hear from anyone from the class of '39. I am trying to
locate all my classmates, so please, anyone out there who knows one, tell them
to write to me. Thanks and see you in June.
Mardelle
Kyllingstad Parker
Mildred Kyllingstad Saturday,
April 9, 2005
Brainerd MN
juneellis@hotmail.com
I am Mildred Kyllingstad Morgan. I graduated from
PR in 1934. I and my sisters, Mardelle('39), Audrey('43), Carol('41), Eva and
possibly Eleonore, will attend the '05 reunion. I will enjoy hearing from anyone
who remembers the Kyllingstad girls.
Mildred Kyllingstad
Philip Nason Monday, April 4, 2005
Rome, NY
pdnason2@netzero.net
Hello Class of 84! Just came across this cool website and it brought back lots
of old memories. I hope to find some old friends. I just retired from the Air
Force, have 2 boys and settled in Rome, NY.
Philip
Nathan Mekola Saturday, April 2, 2005
Walker,
Mn
natespad@hotmail.com
Well Tara is my cousin and Becky is my aunt, lol! Mary,
my grandmother as well. I don't think they will see this, but HI all the same.
I remember playing in the barn when I was yay high, (holds his hand out) milking
cows. That didnt last too long. The many hours of hide and seek, and then there
were the family reunions! I think there were 4 generations at one time or another
and I believe there will be again. Enough food to feed a small army, and you couldn't
help but try it all. I dont think I will ever have as memorable a time other then
when im spending time with my family Pine River!
Nathan
Karen Enlow Monday, March 28, 2005
Philadelphia
PA
karenfayef@aol.com
Hello! My mother's family grew up and around Pine River dating way back to
pre-1900s. When I was just a little girl I visited my grandparents, Lillian and
Orman Stanley for a summer. I remember some of the places mentioned ... and last
summer my husband and I visited again. So many things have changed ... and yet,
everyone we talked to were friendly and accommodating.
I've
been searching for my great grandfather's parents "forever" ... does anyone know
of Adolphus D. Stanley and his wife, Fidelia??? Very long and sad story; when
Fidelia died in 1900 ... Adolphus never remarried. Both are buried in LaPort,
MN. If you have any information or are related ... as most of the Stanleys in
the area are, please contact me via the above email! Thank you! And I hope also
that even though Pine River continues to expand, it never looses that "homey"
feel!
Karenfaye
Tuesday,
March 22, 2005
Marylynn Corry Fitgerald
Vienna, VA.
My grandparents lived and died in Pine River. I truly think of it as their
little piece in heaven and, I think they did as well. I remember visiting for
summers and how relaxing and fun it was to be in the North Woods. To me Pine River
will always hold wonderful memories of summer and family fun.
Debra Reinke Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Inver Grove Heights,
Mn
drienke@comcast.net
I was raised in Pine River and my Grandmother was Beaulah Gard. Many people
knew her. Pine River is a special place for me and my family. I will retire in
PineRiver. Some readers might have known my stepfather Donald Tuott. For those
who knew him, he passed away on Febuary 1st of 2005.
Thomas
M. Soukup Friday, February 18, 2005
Plymouth MN
tmsoukup@comcast.net
Hi everyone!
It good
to see the Guest Book and all of the old friends in it. My years in Pine River
were short ones but I will always consider it home. I hope that all of my classmates
and friends will send me a line. I live in the Twin Cities and still have the
family place in Fifty Lakes. Hope to see everyone at the reunion and take care!
Tom
Connie Thursday,
February 10, 2005
Glendale Az
conniered@hotmail.com
Hi!
My parents and I used to have a cabin on Wabedo
Lake. Late 50's to late 60's. We would go to Pine River frequently for groceries.
Wonderful years. I noticed in the guest book that people are looking to find agates.
We did that for over ten years down what was called the old grade road. This connected
Longville to a highway (Crow Wing Co. Rd. 1) that could take you to Cross lake.
The road grader would go through and bring up rocks and we found a lot of agates
over the years. I don't know what exactly has happened to that road but I would
think any dirt road that has gravel would find anybody the agates they are looking
for. Dad polished them too and we made jewelry out of the small ones. Good luck!
Connie
John
Wetrosky Friday, February 4
Pine River, Mn.
prcofc@uslink.net
Readers
of this guest book have lost a good friend in the passing of Loren Sowers in Missouri.
Loren was 93 years old and loved to use his computer. You'll find several of his
letters listed below along with some vintage pictures of Pine River.
Our
sympathy to Loren's family and friends.
John Wetrosky,
Executive Director
Pine River Chamber of Commerce
Brandon
Farber Monday, January 31, 2005
Maple Lake MN
brandon.farber@uwrf.edu
My family has two cabins up in Pine River on Norway Lake. It is the coolest
place to vacation. Most of you might know my grandparents, Robert and Dee.
Brandon Farber
Linda
(Tappe) Janssen Thursday, January 20, 2005
Irving TX
tlcnx@aol.com
My Mom sent me a brochure on the "all class" reunion.
Until then, I didn't realize Pine River even had a web site!!!! I graduated in
'80 and have plans to come home for the "all class" in June. I have been living
in Texas since '92. I have worked in the Corrections field since '95, and in March
of last year I was hired by the Tarrent County (Ft. Worth) Sheriff's Dept., where
I work as a jailor. Quite the surprise to all of you who thought I'd marry one
of the local farm boys and raise football players. ( No offense to those who did!)
I'd love to hear from anyone in my class. I've lost touch with almost every one.
Sharon Velsvaag lives about 45 minutes south of me in Waco, and I've called her
a few times. I'd really love to make some contacts before the reunion!!!
Linda
Tasha Hodges Monday, January 17, 2005
St.
Paul MN
tasharosehodges@msn.com
Hi! I don't live there, but I will be soon enough. I have
been to the area many times with the love of my entire life, as his family has
a cabin on Hand Lake. He and I are going to be coming up there and really beginning
our life together there. I am very excited for all of the opportunities to become
part of the community and the opportunities that abound it seems in means of employment.
It is a great area and I am more than excited!! Thanks so much for a great site
for a great area!
Tasha Hodges
Tammy (Carlson) Frericks Saturday, January 15, 2005
tammysteve@albanytel.com
Hello Class of '95 and to all other classes. I just got
some information on our class reunion and I am very excited about it. I can't
wait to see you all in June. Take care!
Tammy
Linda
Paggen Monday, January 3, 2005
Glencoe Mn.
lpaggen@charter.net
Hello, I'm not from Pine River but would love to make
it my home in the very near future. When I was younger (much) I would always go
camping with my grandparents to Pine River and we would always stop at Pauline
and Erv Griep's home. They were my Great aunt and uncle. I see by the website
the jewlery store is still going strong. Plus, since then my family has
vacationed in the area many times. So, if any of the Griep family read this,
hello from Linda (Hendrycks) Paggen.
Jim and
Thelma Filibeck Monday, December 27, 2004
Madison AL
tjfilibeck@camber.com
Hi to all our classmates from 1967. For those
who do not know, Jim Filibeck and Thelma McClintock were married September 26,
2003. After not seeing each other for over 30 years, we connected through Classmates.com
- the rest is history! We live in northern Alabama, and plan to stay here for
a long time. It's great when you can golf almost year 'round! Thelma has lived
in AL for 16 years, and Jim came to live here in February 2003. We are looking
forward to the All School Reunion next summer and hope to see everyone. We would
love to hear from everyone!
Thel and Jim
Jeanine
(Johnson) Waal Monday, December 20, 2004
Oskaloosa
Iowa
twowaals@kdsi.net
I had fun scanning the guestbook. I graduated with the class of 1964. I would
love to hear from Linda Dirks. I have been in touch with Eunice (Dabill) Beacham
and Carol (Erickson) Kalmbacher. I haven't been to a reunion since our 30th. We
had our 40th this fall but it was scheduled the same weekend as our sibling reunion
at my house, and we scheduled ours a year in advance. It would be fun to come
back but it seems I don't get to PR anymore. My husband has a bad back and is
very uncomfortable travelling very far. I have a sister, Leanne Laubenstein, and
a brother, Merlin Johnson,in PR. Also my brother, Gary, is near Cross Lake. I
have lived in the same house in Oskaloosa for 36 years. My husband is a farmer
(semi-retired from that) and manages rentals. Would enjoy hearing from classmates.
I saw Alan Johnson's picture on the website. We were in the same class.
Jeanine
(Johnson) Waal
Loren Sowers
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Born: Bungo Township 01-29-1908
woa@getgoin.net
Here is another old picture I dredged up. This was
just above the old dam and was a little park area there with a few pines. All
the traffic from the South had to cross here. Then the Highway (I believe it was
Hwy 19 in those days?) went West through town on Barclay Ave till it came to the
railroad tracks. Then it was a 90° right turn at the Spurrier Hotel and on North
past Louie Isensee's Ford garage and the Armory. Across from the railroad tracks
from the garage was the Wefelmeyer Pickle Company. They furnished seed for the
farmers to raise Cucumbers for the cannery but the venture was not too successful
because there were too many culls and the farmers quite trying to make a dollar
doing that. Just below the dam was a small power house deriving power from Norway
Brook. The owner of the power house was a (Hans?) Aarvig. Some little distance
below the dam was a creamery (where we got free buttermilk with small bits of
real butter floating around in it) and also a shingle mill. If one were to walk
down Barclay Ave toward the dam, the theater building was the last one on the
right. The theater even had a balcony! It was run by John Rohr, whose father had
a minnow business along Norway Brook between the dam and Norway Lake. I believe
it was Clyde Townsend that had a building along the railroad track where he bought
the cream delivered there. He took a sample and checked the butterfat content
of it, weighed the cream and paid accordingly. This was cream from farmers who
separated it with a hand powered cream separator at home. As I recall, he shipped
the cream out on the railroad. There were Express Wagons on the depot platform
loaded with cream cans to go when the train went through. The first car behind
the engine was the US Mail car. There was a slot in the side where one could mail
a letter and it was cancelled "Railway Post Office" I hope that my description
reminds some of the older folk about those earlier days, and that others also
enjoy these accounts. Thanks again for bending an ear. Loren Sowers Contributor
12-19-2004
Al Miller Sunday, December 12
rdmiller04@comcast.net
My
wife Paulette and I just discovered this website and enjoyed the comments made.
We recognize many of the writers. I taught school (Phy-Ed and Health) in PR from
1948 to 1967.( I was also a football and track coach for many of those years.
We look forward to visiting with our friends at the 2005 "All School Reunion"
this coming summer.
Al Miller
Loren Sowers
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Born: Bungo Township 01-29-1908
woa@getgoin.net
My Grandfather Jake Huffman and his wife
Lorena came to Bungo Township in a covered wagon and ox team in 1886.
Warren raised buffalo in Bungo in the 1930's and 40's. Pine River
was their trading town. They raised a family of 4 boys and 2 girls. The girls:
Annie (My mother) Rachel Boys: Frank, Ralph, Warren, Jim.
I
left Bungo in 1923. My half brother, S/Sgt Hubert Bolon was killed in the Philippines
in 1945 and is buried in the Veteran's Cemetery at Pine River. I retired as Chief
Deputy Sheriff of Cook Co. Minneseta 1969. I am living in Rocky Ridge Manor, a
Rest Home in Mansfield, Missouri. I enjoy E-mail and invite anyone
to write if they care to.
Loren Sowers
Kim Nelson
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Pequot
Lakes MN
kimnelson@tds.net
I just moved back to this area and would like to say "Hi" to all my classmates
from 1994. I saw some of you at our class reunion in September. I just wanted
to know who all lives in the area. E mail me. I would love to hear from you!
Michael Grosskreutz Monday,
November 29, 2004
Bremen Germany
michaelgrosskreutz@yahoo.de
I would like to say hi to the class of 89'! I've
lived for the last 10 years in Germany and I'll be moving back with wife and kids
to the Pine River area. It would be helpful if people could keep an eye open for
house to rent and good used (household stuff) to sell when I come back. I'll
have nothing and it would be nice to get alittle help. THANKS TO ALL!
Michael
Grosskreutz
P.S.I'll see you in FEB. 2005 take care!
Carmen Hazelberg
West Allis WI
chazelberg@jansengroup.com
Hello, I went to Pine River school from 1st grade-
6th grade. Just wanted to say Hi to all my friends from Class Of 1995. Hi Hope,
Shari Joenks, Tammi Carlson, and Carla.
Carmen
Briana Swanson
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Hopkins,
Mn.
briana.swanson@bestbuy.com
Dear PRB Class of 1995
Our reunion is around
the corner! Here is a list of classmates I do not have contact information for.
If you know where to reach them, please contact me.
MIA
Classmates: Brittany Baker, Jennifer Blanchard, Amy Brockupp, Jesse Cusey, Tom
Davis, Jason Gordon, Shawn Jordan, Ben Petrie, Lynae Rothwell Shelly Solberg,
Kari Sutherland, Elias Swann, Nathan Wolmutt, Tamara Zigmund
Thank
you!
Briana Swanson
Tara Mekola
Friday,
October 15, 2004
Tracy Ca
mektar2002@yahoo.com
I grew up with summers in the Pine River area staying
with my grandparents, George and Mary Mekola. I have nothing but great thoughts
of summers spent there in the country and swimming at the dam in town and going
out for ice cream. Now almost all the grandkids are grown and my grandparents
are starting to welcome their great-grandkids. The first from my brother Ashley
came in November of 2003. Dylan George has been the pride of our family for the
past year and sure to be forever. I went back this last September to see them
and see the town and it has changed so much since the last time I had been there.
I look forward to bringing my children there when they come into this world to
show them where I spent parts of my summer when I was a child.
Lee
Jokela
Friday, September 24, 2004
lmjokela@yahoo.com
Hello to the class of 1950. When we had our reunion in
2000 we talked about getting together again in 2005. Is the interest still there?
Let me know if there is interest so we can start planning.
Lee
Jokela
Jessi Andrus
Wednesday, September
15, 2004
brainerd mn
Tonyjessi@charter.net
Well, I only went to Pine River High School for
2 years and I didnt move very far away, but the city has become a different place
since I lived there. I graduated in 2000 and spend too much time working, so feel
free to contact me.
Jay Risland
Monday, September
6, 2004
Clearwater state: MN
jaybird01@warpdriveonline.com
Just wanted to let people know from the last time I posted here
that my email address has changed.
Amber Harris
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Grand Rapids
Amberharris@mchsi.com
My family is from Pine River. I am the grandaughter of Herman and Clara Weiss
and Florence and George Prigge. My Papa Weiss owned the Shoe Shop across from
the Red Owl in town until my uncle Richard took it over and then sold the property.
My roots are in this town. I started my education at Pine River with Principal
Rinke and his daughter was in my class. My uncle owns property where the river
meets the lake and those are very cherished memories. Both of my grandfathers
are gone now, but I still remember Pine River as my homestead. I am now a nurse
and cry alot with the dying, wishing I was back where I grew up on the quiet shores
when life was carefree. Memories and history hold me there happily. Keep it beautiful!
Amber Harris (Prigge)
Dustin Alexander
Friday, July 23, 2004
Des Moines,
Iowa
dustin_alexander@hotmail.com
Hi there everyone! Just chilling in Iowa... I graduated
from the class of 2002... and I'm just checking on everyone that's around... If
anyone Iknow checks out this message give my e-mail a jingle.
Dustin
Alexander
Kele Spaulding
Wednesday, July
21, 2004
Belfry MT
eyeferneye2003@yahoo.com
I lived in Minnesota for about half a year and I loved it! I really want
to move back but I can't. I'm just looking for some old friends of mine.
I'd love to visit with Olivia, Rohana, Mindi, Zach Humphrey. There were alot a
people, but that's all I can remember. My step-brothers are Corey and Ryan McKeever.
Kele Spaulding
Dear
People of Pine River,
My husband and I travelled 1400 miles one way from SC
to pick up our new camping trailer at the Scamp plant in Backus. We arrived a
day early and our trailer wasn't ready, so we had to stay overnight to pick it
up the following day. My husband found a golf course, and I proceeded to explore
the town. Beginning with the cafe on Hwy 371, I had a delightful bowl of chicken
and dumpling soup, as good as grandma makes. I, then, wandered into the information
center where two ladies glowingly shared all the nuances of their beloved hometown
including the free camping area provided by the city! I perused through every
store and establishment where shopkeepers were friendly and helpful. All told
me about the up-coming festival on June 25-27th. I sat by the river and read while
watching a father bring his son to fish with him. We camped in the city park where
a city employee came by to replace a light bulb and offered a bit of town history
and to do whatever he could to make our stay more pleasant. In the evening we
walked to have pizza in town, and the next morning had breakfast at the Cottage
Cafe where food was excellent, portions plentiful and service was friendly and
efficient. In short, we fell in love with your little town. We have every intention
of returning for a longer stay to briefly submerge ourselves in your amicable,
small town lifestyle once more. Thank you for your gracious hospitality!
Sincerely,
Jay and Sarah Jane Byars
West Columbia, SC
Melanie
Linehan
Friday, July 2, 2004
Waconia, MN
dancediva@chek.com
Hi again!
I would love to hear from my friends, just to say hi and catch
up on things, I miss everyone from Pine River so much. Hi Lara Marvin, Erica Richards,
Cara Christensen, Jenny Schrupp , Katie Anderson, Mary Devorak, Kirsten Skarbonkiewicz
, Beth Pryor, Audrey McCoy, Joey Bresnahan and everybody else! Hope to hear from
you soon, Have a great summer and senior year!
God Bless!
Joe Chester
Mankato, MN
thechesters@chartermi.net
My Grandfather, Ralph Chester, owned a summer home
on beautiful Norway Lake during the 1960's and 1970's (just beyond Pine River).
I have many happy memories of my summers spent fishing on the river, spending
time at the lake, and visiting the wonderful small town of Pine River. The dam
swimming area and the old historic movie theatre were a true joy for my family.
Gonzalo Camacho
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Houston
Texas
gecamacho@hotmail.com
url: www.camachoassociates.com
This is fantastic. Some times I don't even
remember what class I was in so have to call my good old HS friend John Vasecka
who reminds me I graduated in 82, because he graduated in 83. Cheers to all, old
and new.
Gonz
PS. Can we start planning a 30 year reunion? ... just kidding...
Lowell S. Sorenson
Friday, May 21, 2004
Fort
Wayne, Indiana
lssorenson2@mailstation.com
There is indeed something magical about Pine River, Minnesota! My family used
to spend almost every weekend of the summer at my great grandmother's vacant house
just outside of Pine River on 371. Though the house is not in our family's possesion
any longer, it can still be seen nestled in a wooded area just across 371 from
where the old steel bridge was located (the Emily short-cut). The steel bridge
was taken out some years ago. If anyone remembers Jennie (d. 1988) and Frank Ball
(d. 1973) and their children: Frank Ball Jr., Ronald Ball, or LaDonna Ball (Gardner)
(d. 2002), please send me an e-mail. I had other relatives in Backus as well (Harley
and Bertha Howe, Theodore Howe). A great many of my relatives are buried out at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetary, which is located fourteen miles outside of
Pine River on Highway 64. You take county road 2 out of Pine River going west.
I will always love Pine River: the dam site, the quaint little shops, the
beautiful river, and the vivid memories of my childhood. These memories will continue
to inspire me and make me long for simpler times.
Melanie
Linehan
Sunday, May 16, 2004
Waconia MN
dancediva@chek.com
I moved to Waconia five years ago with my family from Pine River. Waconia is
a great place, but I will never have friends like I did in Pine River. Everyone
is always smiling and having the time of their lives. Keep in touch, I know I
will! Pine River is a town that I love and will always think of first when I think
of "home".
Lesa
Saturday, April
24, 2004
asellbrn@aol.com
My family and I will be vacationing in Pine River this summer (June 5 thru
June 13) and are very excited to see the area and do a lot of fishing and sight
seeing.
See ya soon!
Lesa
Ralph DeWitt
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Pine River MN
ralphd@tds.net
I am not originally from Pine River but this is my
home now. Like the old saying goes, "Home is Where the Heart is." Pine
River has taken mine. Since moving here six years ago, I find myself with more
freinds than in any other point in my life. The people here are freindly for the
most part and I seem to have fit in from the beginning. I'm pretty outgoing so
it wasn't that difficult for me, but for some it's difficult coming in from somewhere
else because people tend to leave you out and you remain an outsider looking in.
I have seen this with some people, some of which have moved away because of it.
Since I get out in the community and get involved, I am fortunate enough not to
have experienced much of that. I am active in theatre, I go out on weekends and
sing Karaoke at one of the neighborhood pubs around the area and I was also involved
with the Jaycees until I aged out. I know quite a few people and quite a few know
me. I have made some wonderful freinds here !
and for the most part am so
glad that I moved here.
My father was originally from Cass Lake and came
to Pine River to see the movie and Roller Skate at the local Roller Rink here.
My mother was from Longville and they would come here and skate and have a good
time as their towns didn't offer these things. I think if I heard right the theater
burnt down and not sure about the Roller Rink. Why is it that these things were
never replaced? It was my parents fond memories and a couple of my own growing
up that attracted me to this town.
Go Tigers!
Tom Kayala
Sunday, April 4, 2004
Exeter RI
E-mail: docdrp@hotmail.com
Greetings
from the East Coast. I graduated in 74 with many fond memories of playing in the
black and orange "Tiger" uniforms. Anyone know the whereabouts of B.
Wicklund, Jeff Long, Greg Minette, Craig Schlapkohl, the Kline brothers, Dean
and Kirk Tulenchik, David Schoon, Carl Anderson, etc., please contact me via email.
After spending 24 years in the USN, I retired in 99.
Currently in construction. My parents, Art and Hazel Kayala, sold the family farm
last fall and moved to Menagha. Lots of memories of hauling milk down to Pillager
in that old red/white Ford pickup prior to going to High School. MR. Skalsky always
told me that I was just like an old farmer (outstanding in my field)!! Would appreciate
any shouts back from anyone from back home.
Becky Mekola
Saturday, April 3, 2004
Issaquah WA
beckymekola@hotmail.com
Found this sight by accident. I was back home to Tiney
Piney this last year was very surprised at how it had grown! I went through the
halls of the new Pine River-Backus school met teachers there and had many memories
come up and was able to show my children where I went to school. They thought
it was cool and laughed when teachers remembered their mother. Was good to be
back. Glad that I found this sight!
Tim
Joenks
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Belton Tx
timothy.joenks@lmco.com
Hello to everyone in the Northwoods. I am currently in Tikrit,Iraq and will
be home next week or so... After a year here a week is good. Look forward to seeing
friends and family this summer when I get home. Classmates of 82 Lets Party!!!
tj
Jason (Jay) Risland
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Clearwater MN
risland@frontiernet.net
My
family lived in Pine River until 1981. My mother moved back there a couple of
years ago. I enjoy visiting the town I lived in as a kid. Seeing the changes it's
gone through and seeing old school mates that are still around is something to
look forward to everytime I'm there. If anyone sees my mom, Rayetta, tell her
hi for me. Jay Risland
Crystal Mosher
Friday, February
20, 2004
Jamesville NC
crystal_2_18@hotmail.com
I used to live in Pine River and I LOVE the fact that
there is a web site up. Now I can still find out what is going on in the town
I grew up in. And I love it!
Pat (Sargent) Peavey
Saturday, February 7, 2004
Nevada IA
patpv@mchsi.com
I have a new email address, so am adding a P.S. to my
previous posted message. We are still trying to organize a Class of 1959 on-line
reunion. So far, we have only Lorna Goldenstein, Bill Cromett, Del Birk and myself.
If you are interested please contact me at my new address, and I will pass it
on to the others. It really is great fun to share old memories!
Pat
Jerry Basore
Saturday, February 7, 2004
Oslo, Mn
jerry_basore@yahoo.com
I just had to come back to Pine River's web site, and
thought that it would be nice if people could put their pics up somewhere. Maybe
more people would recognize them, and joggle their memory a little more. Anyway,
it was just a thought.
Jerry Basore 
Editor's
Note: I'm going to try this, but if it gets too time consuming, I may have to
re-think. The only way I can receive pics is in jpeg format. We'll see how it
works out. I also have to be aware of how much space we are taking up on our server.
Thank you!
Briana Swanson
Wednesday, February
4, 2004
St. Louis Park MN
briswan@hotmail.com
Hello Class of 1995!
Where did
the time go? Preparations for our 10-year class reunion (to be held summer of
'05) are underway! We are still missing contact information for many of you. If
you see this message, please e-mail me at briswan@hotmail.com.
Hope all is
well with you!
Sincerely,
Briana Swanson (Pine River/Backus class of
1995)
Karen Deaton
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Lexington KY
ksdinky@yahoo.com
During the 60's my folks and I would stay at Old Point
Comfort on Lake Ada near Pine River. Some of my greatest childhood memories are
during those vacations. I've spoken so much of it, even my husband is intrigued.
We're going there on our vacation this year the first week of May (2004)! I haven't
been there since 1966!
I remember getting up early in
the morning to go out on the lake with Dad. You'd have to dress for winter in
the first week of June. The fog was thick and it was very quiet. After a time,
the fog would life and you'd see the lake, as still as a mirror. A beaver would
paddle by and if you'd look toward shore, you were bound to see a deer. And the
loons -- those crazy loons. Can't wait to hear their wails in a few weeks! And
I recall, after having dressed for winter to do morning fishing, I'd be in the
water with my new summer friends after lunch. I'm sure age had something to do
with not freezing in that cold water!
I've written for
some information on accomodations, maps, etc. and look forward to receiving that
in the mail.
If anyone has anything to add, I'd welcome
your e-mail. As I enjoy photography, I'm particularly interested in getting some
off-the-beaten path shots! Or you can write to me at the address below. I lived
in Champaign, IL, back in the 60's, but have lived in Kentucky since 72.
Karen
Peters Deaton
(folks were Dwight and Mary Ellen Peters)
236 Gateway Park
Circle
Lexington KY 40511-8746
Jerry Basore
Saturday, January 10, 2004
Oslo MN
jerry_basore@yahoo.com
Hello Pine River:
Shortly after dad (Eldon Basore)
passed away in the 60's, I left for the East Grand Forks area for work. I'm sure
some of you remember Cheryl Basore (my sister). Mom had passed away about 10 years
ago, so I'm the last living person of my parents. I'm now 62, drawing a retirement
check, and plan on moving back to Pine River this coming summer of 2004 (if I
can sell the house). After reading the guest book, I have recognized several names,
and I would like to hear from "anyone" from Pine River area. I used
to entertain in the area yrs. ago with Tom Rohr, Johnny Brinkman, Sonny Rudlang
and there were probably others too. Anyway, I wanted to let people know
that I still think of Pine River as home. Hoping to hear from someone.
Jerry
Basore
Dana (Neumann) Mitchell
Wednesday,
January 7, 2004 at 17:36:04
Garland, Texas
danafmitchell@verizon.net
I am wondering if there is a 20 year class reunion
being planned for the class of 1984. Please advise of the details. Thanks, Dana
Lars Kjellberg
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Uppsala Sweden
ragdog911@yahoo.se
Need information on: Agnes Bergquist, died 1973- John Bergquist,
1971
Alice Livingston, their daughter -Daddy Livingston, Alice's son
(Russel
and Robert Lindell)
Agnes and John lived in Pine River, the other I don't
know. Please take a look on my home page- url: http://www.l-kj.com/My_US_Ancestors.htm
Thank you, Lars Kjellberg, Sweden
Pat (Sargent) Peavey
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Nevada
Iowa
daisy@isunet.net
Hey,
Class of 1959! We are trying to organize an on-line reunion. So far we have
Bill Cromett, Lorna Goldenstein, Del Birk and myself. If you are interested, please
email me, and I will pass your addresses on to them, too. This is great fun. Hope
I hear from you!
Etna (Moore) Hardy
Saturday, November 8, 2003
Sequim WA
nodakgal1@wmconnect.com
I would like to find where to get information
about a book entitled "From Logsleds to Snowmobiles." I believe it was
written or published about 1979. There may be an update of it and I would like
to find information about it also. It has considerable information about a great
uncle and aunt, and their family.
Jill Scarbro
Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 19:59:24
Pensacola Florida
Jillianers@aol.com
Hello! I would like to hear from friends in the class
of 80.
Jill
Kim Akins (Prigge)
Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 15:28:06
akinsfamily@hotmail.com
Spokane Wa
My Father, Jerry Prigge (Gerald Dennis Prigge)
who Graduated in 1964, was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident, near his home
in Washington State on September 6, 2003. I would like to hear any stories you
may have about him growing up in Pine River, or any thing you would like to share
about him and my mother Elaine Kargel.
Thank You.
Nicole
Minette
Sunday, September 21, 2003
black_hole@arcticmail.com
St. Louis MO
Hey y'all! I'm Greg Minette's daughter,
living down here in Missouri. I was up there in June-July. I come up there and
vist my dad every summer for a few weeks. "Pine Cone River" was just
as friendly as it ever was. I saw the pictures on the main page and it looks very
nice up there, with all the trees. But Missouri is still green, so it's
all gravy!
Well take care, 'yall!
Nicole Minette
Jeffrey Johnson
Friday, August 29, 2003 at 05:47:11
Oceanside
CA
harleysurf@msn.com
Hello
all,
I'm currently sitting in the middle of the Kuwait desert. I've been in
the Marine Corps since I graduated from good 'ol PRB in '93. I deployed to this
wonderful little sandbox in January and am looking forward to leaving in a few
days. I was wonderfully surprised to find this website and it was nice to recognize
names of old friends. I will be coming back to town for my wedding to Susan Tulenchik
on Sep. 20th. I was lucky enough to be able to travel the world over and still
come back to "Tiney Piney" and find the perfect woman. Unfortunately,
I was unable to attend my 10th class reunion due to the fact that I was flying
missions over Iraq as a "Huey" door gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom
at that time. Susan and I hope to see some of our old classmates at the wedding
reception being held at the VFW. We will be ready to have a good time and catch
up. Please email us and let us know what you are up to. See ya soon!
Andrea
Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 03:10:29
White Bear
Lake, Mn
scaredgrl@CS.com
I lived in Pine River when I was younger and I lived off of Mill Street and
I believe the house I lived in was haunted. We had ghost sightings for years and
then we moved south. Is there any mysterious stories of Pine River? The founder
of Pine River, George Barclay, was murdered in his own hotel! There must be some
stories about that event.
Glenn Fladmark
Thursday,
August 07, 2003 9:46 PM
Glenn Fladmark
Hello,
I'm a bush league rock
hound and I heard today the Pine River area can be a good spot to find agates.
Does anyone have information relative to this? Is there anyone in the area that
would perhaps be willing to talk to me about this? My 12 year - old nephew &
I just bought rock tumblers, and we are looking for an area to pick agates. Any
info. would be appreciated.
Thank you and I look forward
to hearing from you!
Glenn Fladmark
Tully
Nopson
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 00:06:29
Mazama Wa.
tsnopson@hotmail.com
I was in Pine River in 1956 for a Haugen family reunion.
I plan to revisit this August and get to know the town where my mother and father
met and lived. See you this summer. Tully Nopson
Tim
& Andrea McClintock
Monday, July 7, 2003 at 09:48:24
snufalupagus72@hotmail.com
Coon Rapids MN
We are looking for anyone who has a
book called FROM LOGSLEDS TO SNOWMOBILES. I am not sure when it was in print,
however we can not find them anywhere. If anyone has any information on where
to find one we would really
appreciate it! Thanks!
Austin Bass Tuesday,
June 17, 2003 at 21:16:26
austinb@bassadvertising.com
Dakota Dunes SD
If you ever get a chance, you
must canoe down the Pine River. I have gone 3 times and each time is a new adventure.
Bring 3 things: Patience, Sunscreen, and a cell phone. Believe me, it's an adventure
you'll remember forever. Speak with John Wetrosky at the Pine River Information
Center before you put your canoe in the water. If you don't, you might not get
back. Enjoy and have fun.
Thanks Pine River!
Jackie (Glasby) Minatra
Saturday, May 31, 2003
at 23:08:56
Soldotna AK
takhini@alaska.net
Hi there, Pine River ! It's been a few years since I've
lived there, but still have the fondest of memories. I am curious though, if anyone
has a lead on a 20-year reunion for the class of 1983? I haven't seen anything
posted for upcoming events. Anyone had contact with Linda Cadwell? Any information
is greatly appreciated!
Anne Marie Zenk
Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 22:46:08
Redwood Falls MN
annemariezenk65@hotmail.com
I am looking for any info on the Robideau family that lived in Pine River
area. My grandfather's name is Howard Robideau. I left a message before and gave
the wrong e-mail address. Here it is again annemariezenk65@hotmail.com I'm
also looking for pictures or info on George,Ben or Peter Robideau Thank
you!
Jenny (Chitwood) Travis
Friday, April
18, 2003 at 18:33:20
Pine River Pine River, Mn. USA
njtravis@tds.net
Hello
there class of 1993! We are looking for any of you interested in having a reunion
in June. We already have some of your addresses, but we are still looking for
some of you. Please email or call me so we can send you out something about the
reunion. My phone number is 218-587-4296. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sue (Filibeck) Gregersen
Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 15:26:52
Alexandria MN USA
brucesue@charter.net
Hi to all my classmates of 1965! I just found this
website, and it was so nice to read all the messages from people I remember from
PRHS days. We have lived in Alexandria for about 3 yrs. now and love it. I have
attended most of the reunions but have missed seeing many of you. If anyone would
like to e-mail, I'd love to hear from you. My brother Jim is now living in Alabama,
and my sister Judy is still in Seattle. Bruce and I have the Allstate Insurance
office in Alexandria, and I am still doing homecare part-time. We have 15 grandchildren,
and 2 more on the way- those kids sure keep us busy! We love the fishing up here,
and I have really enjoyed returning to the "small town" setting, after
many years of living in the Twin Cities.
Hope to hear from some of you!
Sue
Kenda (Cronk)Wheeler
Sunday, March 23,
2003 at 19:32:58
kwheeler118@charter.net
Hueytown Al USA
I just wanted to take a moment to say hello, of
coarse I should hit the obvious first. Ken and Gail Cronk (my parents), Amanda
Amy (grandmother), Bonnie
Parsons(sorry Brian-no one can spell your name),
Pete Parsons (and wife, congratulations), Mr. Skalsky (thanks for understanding
that not everyone can handle algebra)and lastly Julie Fenn, I think of you often,
I think of all of you often. Bonnie, I need your phone number, I still don't write.
Merlyn R Kinkel
Friday, November 29, 2002
Chanhassen, Mn
Marwick@mchsi.com
It is wonderful to find out that Pine River has a web site!
I wish that some of the people from the great class of 1951 would join the world
and send some emails my way!!!!! Hi to all the old Tigers! Yea
for the Orange and Black!
Merlyn Kinkel
Class of 1951
Lars Kjellberg
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Uppsala
Sweden
lars.kjellberg2@telia.co
I'd like to receive information from anyone knowing anything
from the following persons and their families. I am from Sweden and I'm doing
family research on relatives that moved to the US and in this case Pine River
and nearby areas. The families are: Agnes Bergquist, 1885-1973,
Alice Livingston(Bergquist),Paddy Livingston(Bergquist) and John Bergquist, brother
to Agnes.
Many thanks!
Lars Kjellberg
Vernon
Hanson
Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 15:43:35
Homestead, Florida
vernon_hanson@excite.com
It is interesting that so many from Pine River have obtained
addresses or information from this site. Please sign the guest book so others
can contact you. I like the history section of this site, I didn't know the background
of our historic town before seeing it here. Old friends are welcome to contact
me in Sunny Homestead, Florida.
Sheila Anderson
Friday,
August 2, 2002 at 09:29:47
Carlos, MN
lilacrer@rea-alp.com
HI CLASS OF 1984. JUST TRYING TO FIND OLD FRIENDS.
WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY!
Dan Borchert
Tuesday,
July 30, 2002 at 12:00:11
Minneapolis MN
dan_borchert@hotmail.com
Hello! I would just like to say Pine River is one
of the most beautiful places I've ever been, along with Hackensack. Last weekend
my girlfriend and I biked from Brainerd to Hackensack and I must say it was quite
an adventure! I didn't want to come back to the everyday traffic and waking up
to police sirens. Up there everything is peaceful. Here, a nervous
wreck.
Joe Dabill
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 15:41:36
Phoenix AZ
jcedabill@aol.com
I
came across this quaint little site, and a rush of happy memories came back to
me. I lived, as a child, around the Pine River area for a couple of years in the
late seventies and early eighties. I attended 4th grade at Pine River Elementary
and spent many days after school riding horses with my neighbors, Jill and Lori
Humphries. Then in the summer time my family had a place at Sand Lake, near cousins,
grandparents, and aunts/uncles. What a fun time fishing, swimming, riding motorcycles,
and climbing trees!
Best wishes to all!
Delsie
(Lohse) Flategraff
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 22:05:29
Gallating Gateway,
Mt.
dflatelohse@aol.com
I found this site tonight and would like to hear from former classmates and
friends from PRHS - Class of 73. Haven't ever been to a reunion, but have been
back to Pine River several times over the years. Look forward to hearing from
anyone. Delsie
Anne Zenk
Saturday, June 29, 2002
at 22:31:22
Redwood Falls
annemariezenk@hotmail.com
Hello! I'm just looking to see if anyone would have or could find a picture
of my grandfather Howard Robideaux. He lived in Pine River for many years. Any
info would be great. Thank you!
Don Simonson
105
West Vermilion Drive, Cook Mn 55723
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
dsimons@cpinter.net.com
Information please. I have a request maybe someone
could help with.
I lived at Pine River from 1948-1952. I am interested in
getting
school photos of myself for those years. I was born in 1936 so I was
12-16 years of age. I publish a website about Cook. www.cookmn.com
Thank
you!
Lincoln Sorensen
sorensenlw@hotmail.com
My
home town is Pine River. Can you put me in touch with class reunion coordinators
for the 1959 class? Thank you.
Larry Smith
Wednesday,
May 29, 2002 at 00:06:46
lsmithusa711@comcast.net
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hello,
Found your web site.
My uncle was a blacksmith in Pine River, his name was Will (or Bill) Day. I'm
not sure how to find out anything about him? Can anyone in Pine River tell me
anything about him?
Thanks!
Bart Skalsky
T
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 10:08:50
bartmanconstruction@hotmail.com
645 Norway Lake Road
Pine River, Mn
THE CLASS
OF 1982 WILL BE MEETING AT THE PARK ACROSS THE DAM ON FRIDAY JUNE 28TH AT NOON
TO MAKE PLANS FOR THEIR 20 YEAR CELEBRATION. ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. IF
YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND PASS THIS ON TO OUR FELLOW CLASSMATES.
Lori ( King ) Richards
Thursday,
May 9, 2002 at 22:35:59
ljrichards@tds.net
Backus, Mn.
Hey there to the class of 1992!
Does
anyone out there have any info on our 10 year reunion????
Brittany
Mooney
Monday, May 6, 2002 at 23:55:02
Britt_1324@yahoo.com
Maple Lake MN
JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO JASON AND LEAH GILLAND
AND AARON, STEPH, AND SPENCER ROBINSON! HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOMETIME SOON!
Todd LeFebvre
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 09:35:17
res00lah@gte.net
Vandenberg AFB, CA
If
you see my mom (Elaine) could you tell her hi for me? Thanks!
Scott Botz
Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 08:47:51
theglove89@hotmail.com
Minot ND
To those who know me in Pine River. Send me an
email. Thanks!
Jill
Thursday,
April 11 at 12:07:24
USA
eyreland@msn.com
Hello Pine River! Looking for any family (descendants of Elizabeth Bryant
and William Maxwell McLean) or acquaintances of Billie and/or Dorothy McLean.
Both graduated from PRHS (Billie in 1942). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Jeffrey R McCall
Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 01:58:31
St. Cloud, Mn.
A86891@astound.net
My mother, Patty Filsymer, grew up Pine River
along with Galen, Norbert Jr., and Leander. I love coming up to Pine River to
visit every chance I get. You know everybody and everybody is so friendly! Especially
my Uncle Lee Filsmyer, he was always stopping in at the Ace Station for coffee.
He passed away 04/05/02. I want to thank everyone in town who knew him as a friend.
Thank you friends and citizens of Pine River!
Gale Morganroth
Wednesday, April 3 at 10:03 a.m.
Columbia,
Ct
morganroth_g@snet.net
Has anyone heard from Doug Birk recently ?? Doug was one year ahead of me (graduated
in 1962?) and I had a recent bit of deja vu.... My in-laws in Frontenac, Minn.
had found an old bayonet near their home in 1974 and had it evaluated by a state
of Minnesota Historical person. We inherited the bayonet this year and when looking
at the letter from the historical dept., it was from Doug Birk.
Sarah Laposky
Saturday, March 30, 2002 @ 4:46 p.m.
chatterbox93@hotmail.com
& alicia18mn@hotmail.com
HELLO
EVERYONE!!!!
We were so excited to find a page for our small Pine River town.
We are both graduates of the class 2001 and we were just wondering if anyone had
any info on our first class reunion. It would be very appreciated to get a response
back. Oh wait! Alicia is the class president silly. Well anyways, we just wanted
to say hey to Pine River cause we love our town sooooo much!!! Keep it real Pine
River!
Sarah
Laposky & Alicia Finch
Robert
Anderson
Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 12:35:00
amagic32@msn.com
How are things going for you all? Would like to hear from a few of
you, to see what has been going on. Would like to have a reunion if everybody
could make it. Talk to you soon and take care. Robert
