04/14/2017 (2512) | Dunseith Alumni

Jim Hiatt (’67).

Folks, I have been chatting with Jim Hiatt this morning. It’s morning for me, Evening for most of you. Today is Jim’s birthday. It’s been nearly 50 years since I’ve seen Jim too. Growing up we were very close neighbors. Jim has lived in Oregon for many years. Norman & Irene Hiatt and family lived one mile east of us in the Ackworth community. At times we were back and forth almost daily in our childhood days. Good memories.

As I recall, Rodney Lagerquist and Jim are nearly the same age, so Rodney too I think will be having or has recently had a birthday also.

Gary

Reply to Eleanore Hiatt Fauske
From Marlys Hiatt (’71): Dunseith, ND

Eleanore, you are just beautiful in every way.

Marlys Hiatt

Reply to Eleanore Hiatt Fauske
From Greg LaCroix (’66): Fargo, ND

Wishing you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELEANORE!!

Reply to Boucher Relative question
From Allen Richard (’65): Midland, MI

I think Merle’s grandfather could be their brother. You would need to check with Merle. You could also check with Carmen Richard.

She is also on Face Book.

Allen

Reply to Boucher Relative question
From Carmen Richard: Rolette, ND

In answer to the Boucher question, Coranna LaCroix and Anna Richard were first cousins to Merle’s grandfather, Emil Boucher. The women’s father was Louis Boucher and Emil’s father was Oliver.

Trying to locate Emma Mae Peterson
Posting from Cheryl Camp Olson: Minnesota

Hi Gary, my name is Cheryl Camp Olson and I am looking for more information on Emma Peterson. My sister and brother both sent in DNA and she came up. My father was born in 1929, in Camps Maternity Hospital in Fargo. He was left there by his birth mother, who was single at the time. Dad was raised by Mrs Jenny Camp, owner of said hospital. Emma Mae Peterson was listed as his birth mother. I do not want to upset anybody by this news, but if anyone might have any information on her, we sure would love to hear about her. Email me atcrolson57@msn.com or call my cell phone 218-348-2403. Thank you

Pictures posted by Larry Hackman (’66): Bismarck, ND

Elizabeth Grace Schmidt: Granddaughter of

Betty (Hackman) Schmidt – deceased & Gordon Schmidt
Betty Jr. = Grand daughter of Betty (Hackman) Schmidt – deceased & Gordon Schmidt

Elizabeth Grace Schmidt
born 1:43 AM to Gordon Jr. & Melanie Schmidt
7 lb. 13Oz.
20 inches long

Nate Leintz
baseball player
pictured on the front of todays program.
21 years old
big good looking guy
Son of Angie (Hackman) Leintz and Scott Leintz
playing baseball for the Fargo-Moorhead, MN. Cobbers

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND

Richard Morin | 1918 – 2017

RICHARD MORIN

Richard Morin, age 99 of Dunseith, died on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Dunseith. A wake will be held on Monday, beginning at 6:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 8:00 P.M. in the church.

Richard Morin, a son of Peter P. and Mary (Gladue) Morin, was born on January 18, 1918 at home in Medicine Lake, Montana. While still a toddler, his father moved his family to the Turtle Mountains. Richard attended school at Fort Totten and Rolla for a time, graduating from Flandreau boarding school in SD. After graduating, he returned home to work on the family farm and for several area farmers. On February 5, 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Force. After basic training he was sent to England and was deployed to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. From there they marched towards Germany, but before reaching Germany, the Germans surrendered. Richard received an honorable discharge from the Army Air Force on October 1, 1945 with the rank of Staff Sargent. He also received a medal for Good Conduct and a Service Ribbon for European-African-Middle Eastern Service.

He returned home to work construction. On June 14, 1949, he was united in marriage to Madeline Parisien at St. Ann’s Church in Belcourt N.D. They then moved to Underwood N.D. where he worked on the Garrison Dam. As their family began to grow, they returned to Dunseith where Richard began working at the Dunseith Day school as bus driver/custodian. He retired from bus driving in 1978, but couldn’t slow down so he started working at the International Peace Garden in grounds maintenance for several years, then at Garden Gate Golf Course. Madeline passed away on June 21, 2005.

Richard was a member of Dunseith American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered for his huge vegetable gardens. Richard loved a good game of cards, which included Pinochle, Canasta, Cribbage, Whist and Poker.

If you were playing with him you could not leave until he won, so some of the games were pretty lengthy and very noisy. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and bingo. In his younger years, he liked sleigh rides with the horse and sleigh, ice skating and skiing. He loved to dance and hosted many Bush Dances which included square dancing, jigging and, of course, a good waltz. He enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren and lately he particularly enjoyed Aubrey, whom he called “The Boss”.

He is survived by daughters, Gail (Raphael) Trottier of Belcourt, Alison (Casey) Maloney and Sherri (Michael) Gladue, both of Dunseith; a son, Bernard (Robin) Morin of Dunseith; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sisters-in-law, Grace Morin of Ashland, MT and Beatrice Vivier of Dunseith and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Madeline, daughters, Donna Kjorsvik, Connie Vivier, sons, Duane and Claude Morin; great grandchild Serenity Gladue; sister Eva Morin; brothers, Joseph, Moses, Emil and Roman.

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Blog (586) posted on October 8, 2009

Posted on October 8, 2009

Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC

Hey Dick,

I really like that idea even better…just keeping it small and simple,and fun! If we already have that “Hwy 43 Bunch” locked down for entertainment,were half way there already in completing the plans…In all fairness to you,and Brenda,and Ron,with you offering to do the entertainment,it would be with the understanding that you play as much,or as little as you guys want to…Wow that would be Great! I know it’s a ways off, but anyone who thinks you might be interested in doing this please contact me,by e-mail or phone. Does anyone out there have any idea about a location we could do this? I already got one e-mail with someone expressing interest in doing this,so as we get closer to May,I’ll maybe hear from more people. So far there’s 4 of us…Good Start! If anyones wondering about why May? I guess for me that’s the only time I’ll be home,cuz I’ll be coming home for like 10 days for my nephews graduation in Rolette. So anyway were all opened to suggestions.Thanks for the input Dick!… Ms. Aggie

Reply from Paula Fassett (71): North Branch, MN

Hi.

I’d like to enter my ‘yea’ vote to Aggie’s suggestion of another, more low-key, reunion in Dunseith. I would gladly drive up for it and I’m sure there are others who don’t live in the immediate area who would attend, also. Dunseith Days is a scheduled yearly event – maybe it could be arranged to have the reunion at the same time as Dunseith Days?

Paula Fassett-Pfuhl

Reply from Verena (Pete 65) Gillis: Dunseith, ND.

> For the mini event-we have the commons area and the library at the
Dunseith High School or the gym itself. Tables and chairs can be set up
along with a PA system in the gym (which we have). We also still have
the old stage in the gym. Let me know. Our graduation date is May 23rd, 2010.

Verena

Aggie, It sounds as though Verena has a good offer. Having Verena on board with you too, planning this event, is a good thing. Verena is the greatest. She will leave no stone unturned right down to the last detail. We, the class of 65 can vouch for Verena’s talents with the excellent job she did facilitating our reunion. Select a date and time and go for it. I like the keeping it simple part too. Gary

Reply from Diana Honsey Fiebiger: Seattle, WA.

Doris & Faye are my aunts. I so well know the picture on the map Gary is talking about. I have a flower bed with wagon wheel running gear and a rose bush growing around it. Whenever working around the spot I think of Doris. Of course I am just a little prejudice-yes they are beautiful woman. Doris lives in Hastings Mn. Faye lives in Palm Desert, CA. Harvey & Leonard are still living in Seattle , WA.
Diana

Folks, Diana’s parents are Leonard and June Salmonson (49) Honsey. Gary

Reply from Trish Larson (73): Estes Park, CO

Hi Gary,

I just moved to Estes Park, CO to live high on a mountain top with a view every morning from my bed of the the snow covered mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park. I was on a ride today and saw 4 or 5 huge herds of Elk grazing and bugling. It’s like a dream – certainly paradise to me. I was chastised by the park ranger for riding “off trail” though – something I just can’t get used to. I love bushwacking the best – just taking off the trail through the woods and never knowing what lies beyond the next ridge. That’s allowed in the National Forest where I usually ride – but not in the National Park apparently. Ooops. Or Uff dah as we like to say.

This Friday I head to the mountains near Salida, CO for a 6 day trip on horses hunting Elk with a good friend and excellent hunter/horse packer. We’re planning to ride through snowstorms to get to high hunting grounds, and he was all worried about me. They do have some pretty good snows here, but I’m sorry, they just don’t compare to North Dakota blizzards. I told him I was definitely not going to cancel. He’s been waiting 6 years to get a permit for that area where the “big bulls are”. I’m not going to miss the fun because of a little snowstorm – are you kidding? We’re taking 2 saddle horses and our gear on two pack horses. We hope to be hauling out a nice big bull – I’ll send photos if we have success!

Love the stories and photos everyone sends. By the way – my mom used to teach with Mildred Parrill. Does anyone remember her as their teacher? She loved her kids in 2nd grade at Dunseith 1970-73…..

Take care Gary. I’ll be back in touch in about 10 days….

And I’m really glad to hear you’ve been spared the fury of those storms.

Trish Larson 73

Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND.

Hi Gary,

When I read the Dunseith news, it read like there should be more to the last sentence. I checked the Courant top and bottom pieces (above/below the Dunseith news), but I can’t locate anything that seems to continue the sentence. It’s probably there, and I don’t see it.

Neola

Aggie,

I’m so glad you enjoyed Highway 43’s picture. I took three pictures, rather hurriedly, so I didn’t get any really good pictures. I sat in the aisle chair in the back for their performance, so I could slide my chair into the aisle and have a wonderful view of the stage. I didn’t want to “parade” to the front to take pictures during the performance, so I took the pictures when they were setting up. I wanted the picture to show the background, as I think it’s different from many backgrounds. Next year, I’ll take my time and will, hopefully, get a better picture.

Neola

Dick,

It’s thanks to my mom and dad’s saving almost everything, that I find these neat clippings. Dad subscribed to the Dunseith “paper” (Pioneer) when he was in Dunseith (I can’t remember if it closed while he was in Dunseith.) and also the Turtle Mt. Star. When my brother, Jim, bought a house in Bottineau, Mom’s belongings, including newspapers, were moved to Jim’s house and later to my basement. I’m guilty of being a “pack rat”, too–much to my husband’s chagrin, so I still have the newspapers. I was so surprised/happy/excited when I saw your/Brenda’s wedding clipping–a handsome young groom and a beautiful young bride.

Neola

From Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.

Gary and Friends,

I received a package today from Margaret Seim Lawston. It contained
more interesting history from our area. In it were pictures from their
old family album, the scorebook from the Kelvin baseball team from the
’20s, many obituaries of the pioneers from this area, and Eva’s school
pictures from kids she taught through the years. I would like to post
some of this material when I have time to go through it. I did find a
newspaper clipping of an interview with Jack Hosmer which I think will
be of interest to most of our readers, as everyone knew Jack. I would
like to thank Margaret for sending me these items. I will see that they
are preserved in a way that will be best for all those in the area.
After I go through and post some of them on the blog, I will put several
at the Rolette County museum for all to see in the future. Thanks
Margaret and Gary!

Dick

Dick, I think this news paper clipping was in 1969. Gary
Jack Hosmer.

Reply/Picture from Sharron Gottbreht Shen (59): Everett, WA.

No doubt EJ is right, it was she holding Lori and not myself. I remember Lori as a toddler that day, propted on my shoulder so Charleton Heston could appreciate his youngest local fan! Indeed he chucked her chin and said hello sweetie. EJ swooned so who was holding Lori? Mr. Heston was one fine fellow and I think he felt right at home in the Garden State. He may have wanted fall on his knees after bouncing around on that doubtful airfield west of Hwy 3 and more than thankful for a ride with Sunderlund to Minot the next day. Does anyone remember the one engine plane canopy that would not slide? Mr. Heston finally leaned into the task opening the back seam of his jacket and got out of that there plane quick. I may be telling on Edgar, but I am certain that Heston spent the rest of the afternoon at Dale’s Motel. Dad hustled between Rm 9 and his office with some VO and ice and all present had refreshments; young George too met Heston at that time. Someone must have done some emergency repair work on the jacket Rita Anderson mentioned and the store would have been just the place to don it before his run to the hills.

The dedication of the Ten Commandment Monolith was the first major event I attended at the gardens. A photo appeared in TIME or LOOK or some such magazine the next week and Ray Lake was certain that he saw Jean Lake and myself in the crowd??? According to the history timeline, the monument was a gift of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of SD, ND and MB in 1956. Lori was born in Nov of that year so the dedication was probably July 1957. I remember the fine band performance mentioned by Larry and am glad to hear Devils Lake had the honor; Rolla’s band represented ND at the International Peace Garden dedication 14 July 1932. Since the International Music Camp was established in 1956, a selection by both Canadians and Americans might also have performed.

Vivian Bakken Osen formerly of Emerado, was a good friend and frequent visitor to our home; this great picture of young Evie, Mom and Divvy was taken by her sister Alpha Bakken in June 1960. Sharron

News paper clippings provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: neolag@min.midco.netBottineau & Minot, ND.

Henry Hagen (77) Son of Clarence & Mary Ann Hagen

Norman Larson is Diane (70) and Cheryl’s (71) father. His wife and the girls mother, deceased, was Verdellis Richard, sister to Leona (Bob) Richard Hosmer.