5/28/2012 (1497) | Dunseith Alumni

Frank Coons

Reply from Allen Richard (’65): Midland, MI.

It was 40 years ago. You were right about the dropped number. (Ask Lykins who his worst ever typing student was.)

Frank taught in Rolla from ’70-72. Mr. Herbel offered Joni and me positions in 1970, but we opted to take positions in Stephen, MN instead. When I told Mr. Herbel (hard to say that — knowing hid as Dallas all these years.) that we were declining his offer, he asked if I knew of any other Mayville Grads that might be good English teacher candidates. I gave him Frank’s number. Frank was from New Jersey and was home for the summer. He loved ND and always wanted to teach there.

Kenny Nerpel, Frank and I went through the Forestry together and were actually roommates for a year or so in Mayville. I’ll stop there. It would be the start of a lot more stories LOL!

Frank had at least three strikes against him that weekend. Inexperienced rider, Lake Metigoshe Road –bigger bike than he was used to — sharp curve–oncoming cars —-and Memorial Day Weekend.

Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend!

Allen Richard

Pictures

Posted by David Slyter (’70): Sabin, MN

Hi Gary:

We recently took a trip back up to Bottineau and while we were there I drove by this picture that was painted on the fire departments wall. It was painted by a local and great artist of Bottineau, Pam McLean. Since it is Memorial Day I thought I would share as I think it is so patriotic and fits the occasion. Thanks for all that you do.
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Dave

P.S. We also went by the round barn near Dunseith and thought I would share that one also.

Dave,

Thanks for Sharing these pictures. The Cote/Berube square dance barn still looks very good today.

Gary�

Military postings

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND

Do any of you recognize either of these guys? Looking at the uniform, I think the picture dated February 7, 1980 is much earlier. I think someone may have had it reproduced in 1980.

Gary