All,
I plan to provide an update to Best Western on our needs for the Dunseith Reunion dinner in about 2 weeks. Following is a list of those signed up, so far:
Name Number of Dinners
Chicken Beef
| Chuck Munro |
1 |
1 |
| Robert Hosmer |
2 |
|
Gary Stokes |
2 |
|
Nancy Baldwin |
1 |
1 |
Diane and Scott Sjol |
1 |
1 |
Randy Flynn |
1 |
5 |
Gary Metcalfe (child 1/2 price) |
4 |
Ardis Steggal |
1 |
1 |
Phyllis McKay |
3 |
|
Lee Stickland |
2 |
|
Lea Rae Espe |
2 |
|
Bill Grimme |
2 |
Totals 16 15
If you intend to sign up, please send me a note indicating what you might guess your number of dinners and type of dinners you think you will need. I don’t have to make final payment until July, but, if we have a low number of attendees on our estimate, we will likely be put into a much smaller room than we originally requested. (Our initial guess to Best Western was 150 diners. As you can see from the totals above, we are far short of that, at this time.) I will provide the estimate based on the number already signed up PLUS those who are tentative.
So, get counted if you plan to attend or we may not have the room for everyone. My email is
Thanks,
Bill
Reply from Blanche Wicks Schley (42): Grand Forks, ND
Just read the blog for today and we in North Dakota appreciate all the kind words about fighting the flood
The flood of 1997 was an experience that we could have certainly lived without, but we all survived. As the river rises, we appreciate the dykes here in Grand Forks. At this point, bridges have been closed between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, with the exception of one. The river is high but it is staying within its banks.
The last time it snowed, Wahpeton got 2 feet of snow….this has to melt and come upstream, so there will be another crest. Fargo has certainly had their share of flooding and the many people who came to their assistance have helped build up the dykes have helped so very much.
Just keep us here in North Dakota in your prayers regarding those who have been flooded as the “mighty Red ” flows up to Canada. Winnipeg is already getting ready for this…and they are not thinking whether or not it has a passport.
We do hope that spring is on the way! It is almost Easter and the snow has not melted yet.
Blanche Wicks Schley
Reply from Bill Hosmer (48): Tucson, AZ & Lake Metigoshe, ND
| ‘Dick Johnson’s description of the value system which prevails in that marvelous state of North Dakota is very well stated. It happens in the cities and always takes place in farming areas where we all grew up. We have a tougher and more giving people that raised us and who still thrive in that place. If there is anything in my life that gives me pride, it is knowing people of a population with more vigor, more love, more strength, and more courage than I could find anywhere in my travels. This readership constitutes that standard of excellence which is the result of that remarkable level of human achievement. I believe I am in an exclusive relationship with you all, which makes me proud and grateful. Everything else is secondary. Thanks for being who you all are. Bill Hosmer |
Reply from Mel Kuhn (70): Saint John, ND
Howdy Gary,
Here’s an answer for Crystal about the Bullarama in St. John. It will be held on April 24 & 25 this year at the Rolette County Recreational Facility. For more info you can contact Don Davis at the school 701-477-5651. Yesterday we had the regular meeting of the Rolette County Historical Society and the annual Music Fun Night or Jamboree is going to be held on April 18th. at 7:00 PM for anyone interested in coming to hear so good old music.
Mel Kuhn
