Monthly Archives: June 2013

6/23/2013 (1823)

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Folks,
 
This will be the last blog that I will be posting before we leave for the states. We will be leaving tomorrow (Monday) night. We arrive in Seattle Tuesday noon. We plan on driving from Seattle arriving in Bottineau the evening of July 1st. We will be staying with my Brother Darrel/Debby in Bottineau. Our cell phone numbers are local Bottineau numbers that I will be getting activated Wednesday Morning. Gary (701) 480-9116.  Bernadette (701) 480-9196.
 
Bernadette is not well, so it has been touch and go if we will be leaving. She had another spell several days ago that she is recovering from. At the moment it looks like a go for us to leave. We will just have to deal with things as they come up while on our trip. At the moment my plans are to schedule our return trip to the Philippines for the first available seats after July 15th. After we get to the states we can easily change our return ticket. Until then, we can not. Bernadette truly wants to go on this trip. Today she is trying to instill in my mind and hers too, that she is much better than she truly is. Today her speech is still a bit slurred and her motor skills retarded. He mind is OK.
 
 
Reunion dinner at the Twin Oaks
 
The absolute deadline for getting your name on the list is this coming Friday, June 28th.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please Zap Dick Johnson a message  if you have not yet signed up and you plan to attend.
 
Dick will be giving the Twin Oaks the final numbers this coming Friday the 28th.
 
 
Mark  your Calendars
 
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

 Please see updated list bellow

 

Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, there is Lodging at the Twin Oaks. The Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62
Arla Hiatt�
(February 16, 1941 – June 15, 2013)
 
 
 
Henry Hackman (65) Grandson is 2013 North Dakota High School Bareback State Champion.
Posted by Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND
 
 
 
Geraldine (Virgil) Rude passed away
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND

 
Geraldine Rude, 77, Minot, died Friday, June 21, 2013 in her home
It is with heavy heart I’m sending this email. I understand cancer claimed another dear friend.  I think I met Geraldine at the same time Virgil and Gerri met each other.  Geraldine, her sister, and also their good friend, Vida, were in the top bunk at a 4-H Camp; my cousin, Sharon Kofoid, and I were in the bunks “under” two of the girls.  I think Geraldine/her sister/Vida and Virgil were chaperones, Sharon and I were campers.  Being younger and interested in the two “older) people who were trying to get to know each other (Virgil and Gerri), I think Sharon and I were often “pests”.  LOL  Little did we know at that time, Virgil and Gerri would marry/have a daughter, Rhonda/ and be life-long friends of mine.  I’ve known Virgil since he was in high school (maybe longer), but that was when I met Geraldine.
 
Geraldine taught at Longfellow School for many years.  Virgil and I taught at Bel Air at the same time for several years–until he was “promoted” to Elementary Supervisor and left BA. 
 
I’ll send information as it is posted online (Minot Daily News or Thomas Family Funeral Home).
 
Neola
 
Geraldine (Haga) Rude
Geraldine Rude, 77, Minot, died Friday, June 21, 2013 in her home.
 
 
I am so saddened to hear of Geraldine’s passing. I was not even aware of her being ill either.
We extend our condolences to Virgil and all of Geraldine’s family with her passing.
Gary

6/22/2013 (1822)

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Mark  your Calendars
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
For those desiring lodging, there is Lodging at the Twin Oaks. The Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
News Paper clipping provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 
Lake Metigoshe Lions: Congratulations Terry & LeaRae Parrill Espe and Mona Dionne Johnson for perfect attendance.  Mona, you have had perfect attandance for 19 years. Such dedication.  

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62

6/21/2013 (1821)

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Mark  your Calendars

 
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
Need some help with our Dunseith Alumni Website.
 
Folks,
 
I received this message from our Website provider. I am stumped as how to get rid of this malware. I asked Amy, the gal who designed our site and she too is at a loss.
 
If any of computer folks out there have the knowledge and know how to fix this problem please let me know. I am sure the site can be scanned, but I am at a loss how to do that.
 
Thanks,
 
Gary 
 
 
Dear Gary Stokes,

We have detected that your domain dunseith.net is associated with
a web site that may contain malware. Your site is listed on the Google(R)
malware list and people visiting your site are being notified by their browsers
that your site is not safe to be viewed. If the code being detected is not yours,
you will need to review your site to determine how the code was uploaded to
your site. If you are using a content management system (such as WordPress
or Joomla) you should update it to the latest version to ensure any security
holes are closed. If you remove the code without determining how it was
uploaded to your site, there is a very strong possibility that it will simply
be replaced by whoever initially uploaded it.

You may learn more about malware at  http://www.stopbadware.org/.
Google works to provide the most accurate and up-to-date malware information.
However, it cannot guarantee that its information is comprehensive and error-free:
some risky sites may not be identified, and some safe sites may be identified in error.

Once you have determined how it was uploaded and you have removed the
malware, the owner of the site can submit a request to Google to have your
site re-scanned via the Google webmaster tools. Please note that we cannot
remove the warning or have your site rescanned as we are not the owners
of the Web site.

As a reminder please ensure you are always:

– Using a strong password (at least 8 characters containing
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols).

– Keeping any applications you have installed on your site updated.

– Running anti-virus and malware checkers on your local machine.

– Keeping your local machine up to date with the latest patches.

If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to
contact support at (480) 505-8877.

Sincerely,
Go Daddy

 
News Paper clipping provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62
 
 

6/20/2013 (1820)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
Arla Hiatt
(February 16, 1941 – June 15, 2013) 
 
 
Face Book Capture
Paula Fassett (’71) & Kelly Woods (’89)
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62
 
 
 
 

6/19/2013 (1819)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
 
Arla Hiatt
(February 16, 1941 – June 15, 2013) 
 
 
 
 
Face Book Capture
Gary Morgan (’54) with his girls.  Garrison, ND 
 
 
Lindy (Arlinda), this is exactly the way I remember you.
Rod, Seeing this picture without a name, I would have known you were one of Howard’s boys.
Crystal, Without a name listed, I would have known your were a Fassett.
 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62
 
 

6/18/2013 (1818)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
Happy Birthday Bill Krause (DHS ’74): Dickinson, ND
   
                  
 
Cebu Radisson Hotel this past Saturday
Bernadette and her niece Novie with our good
friend Rosette from India
 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout

2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher

2
John & Margaret Bedard

2
John & Tina Pladson Bullinger

2

Total

62
 

6/17/2013 (1817)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
Arla Hill Hiatt Passed away.
Message from Jacqueline Hiatt (’79):  Springfield, VA
 
Hi Gary
 
I just returned Tuesday from my 3 week visit to Bottineau; saw your brother a couple times as I was cleaning at moms so made trips to the waste sight. He looks good. Mom brought it to my attention when I was speaking to him inquiring on operation hours that you were brothers.
 
Unfortunately I came home to soon. Mom passed away last night. I wanted her to continue to fight the COPD, Arthritis & hip pain but she told me she was so tired. I was many miles away but we talked several times a day; I will miss her.
 
I don’t have funeral information, most likely Friday. Her youngest grandson in the Marine Corp flys into MPLS on Thursday.
 
Jacqueline
Jacqueline,
 
We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We knew she was not well, but didn’t think it was her time yet. Please keep us posted with her funeral and Obituary. 
 
Our condolences are with you and her family with her passing too.
 
Gary 
 
 
 
Carl and Shirley Melgaard family
FB posting from  Vonda Melgaard Antonson (’76):  Maddock, ND
 
In these pictures:
Boe, Jason & Robert are Vonda’s children
Jamie is Married to Jason and Dell is her Mom
Robert is married to Kim
 
Note: All of Vonda’s Grandkids (Carl & Shirley’s Great Grandkids) are together in these pictures. It is the first time they have all been together at the same time.
 
 
 
 
 
Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson 2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes 2
Neola Kofoid Garbe 1
Art Hagen 1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe 2
Tom & Dot Hagen 2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard 1
Vickie Metcalfe 1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson 1
Stella Schimetz 1
Mark Schimetz 1
Kathy Schimetz Wood 1
John & Susan Fassett Martin 2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn 2
Florence Pladson Sime 2
Paula Fassett 1
Cecile Berube Reynolds 1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol 2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie 2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra 2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair 2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro 2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter 2
Patsy McKay 1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts 2
Cheryl Haagenson 1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht 2
Ron & Debbie Peltier 2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes 2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad 1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson 2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong 2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime 2
Bob Leonard 1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout 2
Elmer & Joanne Kester Boucher 2
John & Margaret Bedard 2
Total 60
 
 
 

6/16/2015 (1816)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
RHUBARB Story
Posted by Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND
 
Gary, the rhubarb is again exceptional this year.
It must be due to the cool wet spring that we have enjoyed here in the Dakotas this year.
Have you had any rhubarb pie yet this year?
Did Marco POLO EVER GET ANY RHUBARB OVER TO THE Philippines?  I know they say he is responsible for getting it over to Europe and the Europeans are given the credit for getting it to the Americas.
I have had two rhubarb pies already, and a new recipe called rhubarb dump cake.  They all have been exceptional.  Thanks to my wife, who hates baking them because they always seem to run over in the oven during the baking process, and smokes up the house, but does it for her man.
 Rhubarb A perennial plant having large leaves, whose long, thick, sour stalks are cooked into a sauce, or baked into pies or cakes. I have acquired a taste for sour foods over the years, like lemons and rhubarb.  I especially like rhubarb.  I don’t like too many additives made to the rhubarb in the cooking process as I the more sour it is, the better it is.
Now, there are certain benefits to eating and enjoying rhubarb that most people seem to be unaware of.  If they knew for instance that it causes hair to grow, and thicken, I know more people would eat it and enjoy it.  Now you are wondering how I know this.  You know that Marco Polo obtained the plants from the Chinese, but that isn’t the whole story.
The other part of the story is that the Chinese had originally obtained the rhubarb plants from the Mongolians.  Rhubarb grows to abundance in Mongolia.  The people eat it and they feed it to their Yaks.  Yaks are allowed to graze on it to their stomachs content. Have you ever seen how much hair is growing on a Yak?  
For them people with thinning or complete hair loss this just a suggestion.
Larry,
I have never seen any RHUBARB here in the Philippines. I guess Marco Polo never got it to the Philippines. What he did get here in Cebu though is a might fine 5 star Marco Polo Hotel with one of the finest Buffets anywhere in the world.
 
Larry, did you know that we have the 11th largest mall in the world located right here in Cebu. It is the SM City Mall. Next year SM City will be opening up another mall twice it’s size located about 5 miles down the road from the current Mall. That mall will be the 3rd or 4th largest in the world with the latest state of the art technology too. Today we spent 8 hours at the SM City Mall. It was raining when we left too, but getting in our car located in our garage next door to our house and with covered parking at the SM City mall, we were never physically out in the rain getting from our house to the mall.
 
Gary

The Avielle Founation
Posted by Lee Stickland (’64):  Dickinson, ND
 
Gary, Please consider the attached to be included in YOUR blog(s).  This is regarding the little girl that I held when she was 1 1/1 years old.  Her father is a PhD peer doing similar work as my daughter-in-law.  The mother is also a scientist. They are at Eric, Kim and Sams’ this week end, 6 month since the shooting (14th).  The hope is to spend an extended weekend together doing fun things.  
As noted by all tragic information, the Richmans’ (Jen and Jeremy) live in Conn., Eric and family live north of Boston. Eric and Kim met Jeremy at a common dojo when they were teaching martial arts in California.   LEE   s
 
 
  
Last night (Saturday) at the Cebu Radisson Hotel
 
Bernadette Stokes (center) with Novie her niece, Novie (far right) with some of the gals.
 

 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson 2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes 2
Neola Kofoid Garbe 1
Art Hagen 1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe 2
Tom & Dot Hagen 2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard 1
Vickie Metcalfe 1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson 1
Stella Schimetz 1
Mark Schimetz 1
Kathy Schimetz Wood 1
John & Susan Fassett Martin 2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn 2
Florence Pladson Sime 2
Paula Fassett 1
Cecile Berube Reynolds 1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol 2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie 2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra 2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair 2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro 2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter 2
Patsy McKay 1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts 2
Cheryl Haagenson 1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht 2
Ron & Debbie Peltier 2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes 2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad 1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson 2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong 2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime 2
Bob Leonard 1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout 2
Total 56
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Keith Pladson (’66):  Roanoke Rapids, NC
 
 
 
 

6/15/2013 (1815)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
      Happy Birthday Joan Richard:  Dunseith,  ND
 
  
 
          Happy  Birthday  Mark Schimetz (DHS ’70):  Rolette,  ND 
                         
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Lloyd Awalt
(Born July 8, 1926 – Died June 12, 2013)Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts Send Sympathy Card
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Lloyd Edward Awalt, 86, Bottineau, died June 12, 2013, in St. Andrews Hospital. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Bottineau. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, all at th e Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Burial will be at St. Mark’s Catholic Cemetery near Bottineau.

He was born on July 8, 1926 to John and Gertrude (Anderson) Awalt in St. Louis, MO. He was raised in Dunseith where he attended school until the age of 17 when he enlisted in the Navy. He served for three years, mostly on Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean, making sure the airplanes were flight ready, and sometimes as a gunner on those planes. After completion of his tour, he moved back to Dunseith, married his wife, Theresa (Cote), on May 18, 1949, and started raising a family. The Awalts have five children, 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

After working several different construction jobs in Minnesota and North Dakota, in 1962 he began work as a Federal Meat Inspector, beginning that career in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1962 and ending it in Bottineau, where he retired in 1985.

He has been very active in the American Legion for the past 63 years where he served as post commander at both Dunseith and Bottineau. One of his passions was coaching baseball which he did for 26 years, 13 of which were with the America Legion baseball program in Botti neau. He was instrumental in restarting the Legion baseball program in Bottineau in 2001 after the program had been dormant for several years. As a member of the American Legion, he took responsibility to make sure there was a parade and a service for each and every Memorial Day. He was a big part of establishing one of the largest American flag displays in the state of North Dakota that takes place each Memorial Day in Bottineau, with each flag representing a deceased veteran. To date, there are over 400 flags displayed. He was also President of the Senior Center, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and President of the Bottineau Men’s Choir. He received numerous awards over his life, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 and the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award in 2005. He was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. Throughout his life he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing and coaching baseball, bowling, singing in the men’s choir, wood working, and playing golf.

He said his greatest achievement in life was marrying his wife and raising his five children. He was a loving husband, father, grand father, great-grandfather, and uncle who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Theresa, Bottineau, ND; loving daughter Dianna (Daniel) Bullinger, Bottineau, ND; sons Rick (Tracey) Awalt, Minot, ND; Brian (Sandee) Awalt, Warroad, MN; Todd (Tracy) Awalt, Minot, ND., 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters Eleanore (Leonard) Stickland, Mandan, ND, Marshall Awalt, New Port, NC, Emma Jean (Garry) Jolliffe, Chandler, AZ, Bill (Eunice) Awalt, Lincoln, NE, Bonnie (Keith) Houle, Becker, MN, and John (Gerri) Awalt, Coon Rapids, MN, and many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Bacon, and her two children, Anthony and Allison; his parents, John and Gertrude Awalt; and his sister-in-law Joan (Marshall) Awalt.

Arrangements are with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Bottineau County AmVets and St. Andrew’s Hospital in Bottineau.

 

 
 
 
Lloyd Awalt Memories
From Diane Larson Sjol (’70): diane.sjol@dakotacollege.edu Lake Metigoshe, ND

We are so sorry to hear about Lloyd’s passing.  He will be greatly missed.  I so enjoyed running into him when I was in Bottineau…still a handsome man with that hat cocked to one side.  I really enjoyed the time a couple of years ago when he and my dad (Norman Larson) gave a talk at the college and discussed the days of growing up in the depression.  What an interesting man. 

Diane

 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson 2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes 2
Neola Kofoid Garbe 1
Art Hagen 1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe 2
Tom & Dot Hagen 2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard 1
Vickie Metcalfe 1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson 1
Stella Schimetz 1
Mark Schimetz 1
Kathy Schimetz Wood 1
John & Susan Fassett Martin 2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn 2
Florence Pladson Sime 2
Paula Fassett 1
Cecile Berube Reynolds 1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol 2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie 2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra 2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair 2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro 2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter 2
Patsy McKay 1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts 2
Cheryl Haagenson 1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht 2
Ron & Debbie Peltier 2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes 2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad 1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson 2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong 2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime 2
Bob Leonard 1
Rodney and Marlene Armentrout 2
Total 56
 
 
 
Today’s Posting
From Glen Williams (’52):   Missoula, MT
 
There are two ways to be fooled.
One is to believe what isn’t true;
The other is to refuse to believe what is true.-Soren Kierkgaard- 1813-1855

 

6/14/2013 (1814)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
 
Lloyd Awalt (’44) passed away
Message from Bonnie Awalt Houle (’56):
 
Dear Gary and Blog Readers,
    On Wednesday June 12 at ten minutes to nine our beloved brother Lloyd Awalt passed away.  We will miss him terribly.
  Obit to follow in a few days.
Bonnie Awalt Houle (56)
Bonnie,
 
So so sad to hear this news. Lloyd will be dearly missed for all of the knowledge and input that he has contributed to these daily blogs the past 5 1/2 years. He was a wealth of information. Thank god we have everything saved on the daily blogs too, posted on our website http://dunseith.net/
 
Your family has our deepest condolences with Lloyds family. Lloyd was the Eldest and I believe the first to pass of the Awalt siblings.
 
Gary
 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1

Total

54
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61):   Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
TWO NUNS WERE SHOPPING AT A 7-11 STORE. AS THEY
 

PASSED BY THE BEER COOLER, ONE NUN SAID TO THE OTHER, ” WOULDN’T A NICE COOL BEER OR TWO TASTE WONDERFUL ON A HOT SUMMER EVENING?”

 

THE SECOND NUN ANSWERED, “INDEED IT WOULD, SISTER, BUT I WOULD NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE BUYING BEER, SINCE I AM CERTAIN IT WOULD CAUSE A SCENE AT THE CHECKOUT STAND.”

 

“I CAN HANDLE THAT WITHOUT A PROBLEM” THE OTHER NUN REPLIED, AND SHE PICKED UP A SIX-PACK AND HEADED FOR THE CHECK-OUT.

 

THE CASHIER HAD A SURPRISED LOOK ON HIS FACE WHEN THE TWO NUNS ARRIVED WITH A SIX-PACK OF BEER.

 

“WE USE BEER FOR WASHING OUR HAIR” THE NUN SAID, “BACK AT OUR NUNNERY, WE CALL IT CATHOLIC SHAMPOO.

 

WITHOUT BLINKING AN EYE, THE CASHIER REACHED UNDER THE COUNTER, PULLED OUT A PACKAGE OF PRETZEL STICKS, AND PLACED THEM IN THE BAG WITH THE BEER. HE THEN LOOKED THE NUN STRAIGHT IN THE EYE, SMILED, AND SAID: “THE CURLERS ARE ON THE HOUSE.”

 

6/13/2013 (8013)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
Folks,
 
We have rearranged our schedule, so Bernadette and I will be able to attend Eleonore’s 90th Birthday party. We are so looking forward to this event too.
 
Gary
 
 
Bernadette Stokes
 
Folks,
 
Bernadette has not been doing well today. She spent the entire day lying on the couch, pretty much out of it, with no TV. Her balance is not good either. I hope she snaps out of this one. We will see what tomorrow brings.
 
Gary 
 
 
 
Reply to Larry Hackman
From Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68):  Dunseith, ND

Finally!!- another good story from Larry!!—brings back all the memories of the good old days-   keep them coming !!   Surely  someone else has some good ones too!??– 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1

Total

54
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61):  Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
The Rugged Outdoor Woman

During her physical examination, a doctor asked a  middle-aged woman  about her physical activity level. The woman said she spent 3 days a week, every week in the outdoors.

“Well, yesterday afternoon was typical; I took a five hour walk about 7 miles through some pretty rough terrain. I waded along the edge of a lake. I pushed my way through 2 miles of brambles. I got sand in my shoes and my eyes. I barely avoided stepping on a snake. I climbed several rocky hills. I went to the bathroom behind some big trees. I ran away from an irate mother bear and then ran away from one angry bull Elk. The mental stress of it all left me shattered. At the end of it all I drank a scotch and three glasses of wine.

Amazed by the story, the doctor said, “You must be one hell of an outdoor woman!”

“No,” the woman replied, “I’m just a really, really shitty golfer”.

 

6/12/2013 (1812)

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Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
Happy Belated (6/10) Birthday Rosie Hackman Schneider (DHS ’71: Devils Lake, ND
                                        
                                                   
 
 
Happy Belated (6/5) Birthday Angela Berube Malget (DHS ’65): Minneapolis, MN
              
                                                           
  
Dancing in the 60’s
Story posted by Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND
 

THEM WERE THE DAYS

Dancing in the 60’s

They were the days!  In the late 60’s the hot spots for Saturday night dances around the Dunseith, ND area  were Rolette, Perth, Maxbass and Mylo.  Small towns that always seemed to be able to put on a fun dance with a life band.  No disc jockeys, back in them days, Disc Jockeys were only heard on the radio.  Of the small towns, Mylo always seemed to be the best place to go, from my perspective anyway.  We always had a great time there.

This reminds me of a story:

Once upon a time we went to a dance in Mylo. ND.  There were three of us.  We all had worked that particular Saturday and as usual , we had worked late and didn’t get out of town until about 800PM.  But the dancing at the dances never really got going until about 9:00PM. anyway.  So we had time to pick up our refreshments before we left town. Of course the refreshments, shortened the trip, and provided the liquid courage to dance and the ability to ask a girl to dance.   We always intended to dance, and we definitely did dance.

This was a warm night,   No air conditioners in the dance halls in them days.  Just the doors and windows open as far as you could get them, and hope and pray for a breeze.  Being warm as it was, several trips were made to the vehicle for something cool to drink.  These trips were usually made when the band decided to take a break. 

The band usually would take 10 or 15 minutes every hour, and sometimes longer breaks when it was exceptionally warm. During these breaks we would head for our car, and of course it would be no fun without a few girls, so, w e would use the that great pick up line at the time      “ would you like to join us for a cool brew”.  What girl could resist a line like that after dancing, getting warm, and working up a thirst for something cool?

During these breaks most dancers would head for the two outhouses behind the dance hall.  But, everyone knew that the lines were long to these facilities “even though, they were two holers” and that there were just has many people going behind them as going in them.  Not very sanitary conditions at all.  Makes you realize why the Iraqi people think that the ultimate insult, is to hit someone with sole of your shoe. 

That was another advantage of heading for the vehicle and taking a short drive out into the country.  We would find a secluded spot on a prairie trail a few miles out of town We would take turns going to the bathroom.  No lines and a little more sanitary then the outhouse experience.  The boys would walk up the trail a short distance, and do their thing and the girls would go behind the car.  Sometimes, they would ask if you would put your foot on the brake pedal, so that they could have some light back there.  Probably were a little scared of the dark and the fact , that there might be some critters out there in the dark.  But, I don’t recall any girl ever asking me to pop the hood? 

 We would all sit in the vehicle, enjoy the refreshments, talk, tell stories, and laugh.  This particular evening we must have spent a lot more time socializing, then we realized, as when it got close to midnight, and time to head out for home, we realized that all the refreshments were gone.   

We immediately panicked; we jumped into our vehicle and headed for the bar.  The bars closed at midnight in them days.  We were lucky there was a parking space right in front of the door.  The 21 year old that was with us, jumped out, and headed immediately to the door.  The lights were on in the bar and there were people standing up at the bar drinking. We could see directly into this bar as it had an all glass front. I know, we all thought we had it made.

Our 21 year old fellow grabbed the door handle and pushed.  The door did not move.  It was locked.  He looked back at us with that “what the hell” look on his face.  Of course we were signaling, pound on the door.  He turned around and banged on the door.  We could see that the bartender had seen him and was coming toward the door.  We were lucky, we had made it.  We were going to have refreshments for the road home.  The bartender got to the door, opened it slighyly, brought a pistol from behind him and shot our buddy right in the face.  Our buddy hit that sidewalk like a sack of bricks, 

We couldn’t believe our eyes.  We sat there with our eyes as big as saucers and our mouths hanging open.  I know our chins were on our laps, wondering, what the hell just happ ened.  I know with the way we looked, we could have scared little kids on Halloween Night.

Finally, what seemed like an eternity, our buddy, began to move and flop around; we could smell tear gas in the air.  We jumped out and grabbed him and tried to get him up.  He was complaining that his face was burning and that he could not see.  We got under each of his arms and drug him north, down the street, where we knew there was a water hydrant.  We got his head under the hydrant, and turned on the water.  We flushed him good.  He recovered quickly, but he looked terrible.  His face was burned red, with pimple on top of pimple, and his eyes continued to bother him for the entire trip home. 

Actually the smell and the way he looked bothered us too!

 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2
Bob Leonard

1

Total

54
 

6/11/2013 (1811)

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Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2
Melvin (Pete) Wenstad

1
Gary and Nancy (Bedard ) Olson

2
Jerry and Margaret (Bedard) Strong

2
Larry & Connie Burcham Sime

2

Total

53
 
Cebu Philippines
 
These pictures were taken yesterday as we were headed to the mall. Shikira will be 3 in a couple of weeks. She lives with her mother, Edelyn, in the house with the rusty roof to the left in the picture. That is her Grandma Berlinda (Bernadette’s Sister) & Grandpa Eddie’s house. Shikira is in and out of our house many times each day. She is always well behaved and doesn’t get into anything. Of coarse she gets lots of treats from “Aunt Adeth” as Bernadette is know here.
 
To assist Bernadette, Novie goes with us 95% of the time wherever we go. After we had Lunch in the mall, Bernadette, along with Novie, shopped for a couple of hours while I walked the mall. They got their nails done too. Bernadette often times treats Novie to a Manicure too, when she gets her nails done.  When they are ready to go home, they call me.
 
It is hard to believe, but we have the 11th largest mall in the world right here in Cebu. That is where we most often go. The same company that owns this mall is building another mall here too that will open next year that is twice the size of this one. That will be the 2nd or 3rd largest in the world.  
 
Novie (Bernadette’s Niece) Bernadette and Shikira (Bernadette’s great Niece)
 
Candid shop of Edelyn, Shikira’s
mom and Novie’s sister)
 
 
 Cebu, Philippines: Tuesday, June 11th at 8:00 PM
 
 
 

6/10/2013 (1810)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
                             
 
Darrel (Bud) Stokes
 
Following the Farm rescue posting of my brother Darrel, some of you replied concerned about his cancer.
 
Bud was very fortunate to have discovered his prostrate cancer in the very early stages. With an elevated PSA, they did a biopsy of his prostrate and discovered cancer. With that discovery he decided to have his prostrate removed. With lab tests on his removed prostrate, they did not detect any cancer cells on the outer walls of his prostrate. With that discovery, they were very confident that all of the cancer was contained within the prostrate, so no post op cancer treatments were necessary. He was a luck guy in that respect. To prevent a hernia rupture of his incision, for several months or more he is restricted from lifting anything over 20 lbs. His post op PSA is Zero, so that too was good news.
 
Gary   
 
 
Face Book capture from Susan Fassett Martin
 
The only two I recognize in this photo are Susan Fassett Martin and Dagny Haagenson. Dagny was my 8th grade teacher at Ackworth.
 
Gary
 
  
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1
Ron Strong & Patty Boguslawski Gottbreht

2
Ron & Debbie Peltier

2
Darrel (Bud) & Debby Stokes

2

Total

46
 

6/9/2013 (1809)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
            Happy Birthday Dan McKay (DHS ’69): Mooreton, ND 
        
Vida Peterson Hiatt Photo
Reply from Lindy Fauske Van Eynde (’69):  Yorkville, IL
 

What a great picture of Aunt Vida, she’s such a special lady. Thanks for posting that Gary.
 
Lindy Fauske Van Eynde
 
 
Debbie Wenstad Slyter Estate Auction
Posted by Les Halvorson (Teacher):  Bottineau, ND
 
Hi Gary,
Just wanted to blog readers to know that we are having the Debbie Slyter Estate Auction on Sat. June 22..10:00 am at the Slyter place (Former Willow Lake School site) South of Willow Lake at her home place.
 
Lots of wood working tools, shop tools, antiques, knickknacks…lots of stuff accumulated over many year
s. High Plains Auction conducting the sale.
Thanks Gary…….see you in July.
Les H
 
Directions to the Slyter home from Dunseith
4 miles west to Willow Lake road..7 miles north on Willow Lake road..1/2 mile west on North side of the road. 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2
Cheryl Haagenson

1

Total

40
 
 

6/8/2013 (1808)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators to get from the lower part to the upper part.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
Vida Peterson Hiatt
Posting from Rod Hiatt (’69):  Bottineau, ND
 
Gary, my mother thought her tree looked so pretty in full bloom that a picture should be put in the paper. I told her I would do one better and get her world wide coverage on GARY’S BLOG.
 Mom looks great and is doing very well for 86 years old, she still works 2-3 days a week volunteering at the Good Sam.
Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments
Rod,
 
Your mother is looking great! The tree looks so nice too in full bloom.
 
Gary
 
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND  
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2
Patsy McKay

1
Dennis Azuer & Darlene Counts

2

Total

39
 

6/7/2013 (1807)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators to get from the lower part to the upper part.
 
For those desiring lodging, the Quilt in is just across the road.
They fill up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
 
 
Lloyd Awalt (’44) is not well
Message from LeaRea Parrill Espe (’67):  Bottineau, ND
 
Dear Gary,
I just wanted to pass on that today I spoke with Diana Bullinger, daughter of Lloyd Awalt.  His condition is very,very serious. He has spent most of his time in the last couple of months at the Bottineau’s St. Andrews Hospital. The lasiks are not able to keep up with the fluid buildup.  Please keep Lloyd and Teresa and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
He has been such a spark around Bottineau and contributed quite often to the “blog”. For years he was always in the group who advanced and retired the colors at every event around here.  He also did alot of woodworking in his retirement.  One thing he made was very lovely wooden boxes for flags.
 
Thanks, LeaRae
 
 
Brother Darrel (Bud) Stokes: Farm rescue came to his rescue
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
I just talked to Bud and he said this rig is 60′ in width and they travel 7 MPH  in the field. He said if it hadn’t been for rain they could have seeded his 500 acres in a day and half.
 
Gary
 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Tony & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2
Chuck & Geri Metcalfe Munro

2
Richard & Ele Dietrich Slyter

2

Total

36

 

 

 

6/6/2013 (1806)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
Note: The Twin Oaks is a pretty fancy place right on the lake.
They even have elevators to get from the lower part to the upper part.
 
For those desiring lodging, the quilt in is just across the road.
They will up fast, so it is advisable to get your reservations early.
==============================================================================
 
Posted by Neola KofoidGarbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

 Gary,

 The following is from Johnny Tweten, Lois Tweten’s brother.

There will be a memorial/burial service for Lois Tweten at the Rolette Cemetery at l:00 on Saturday (June 8?).  After the service at the cemetery, everyone is welcome to meet at the Assembly of God for general chit chat and snacks.

As I understand it, Johnny and his wife, Kay,  will be there.  I don’t know how many other members of Lois’ immediate family will be there.  I think Lois/Johnny have quite a few relatives in the Overly area.  Their mother was a Skjervem/Skjerven, Halgrim & Helga Hoiseth 523.

Much as I REALLY would like to attend Lois’ service/see Johnny, his wife, other relatives, I won’t be able to do so. :(

Neola

 
 
 
Armand Mongeon Estate

 

 

Saturday June 15th 11:00 a.m.

REAL ESTATE  AUCTION

 Beautiful Home on large 100’X142’corner lot

4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bath, full basement, with a 22’X29’ double car garage.

2 bedrooms, large kitchen, full bathroom, laundry and living room on the main floor.

2 large bedrooms and full bathroom on the 2nd level

Full basement with ½ bath, mechanical room, and large finished room with bar.

Updates include color lock siding, newer vinyl windows, new boiler furnace and hot water heater. Washer, dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher included.

 311 1st St NW, Dunseith , N. Dak.

(1block north of lumber yard, 1 block west)

Armand Mongeon Estate

Auctioneer Rod Hiatt lic 287                              Clerk- Family

For appointments call 701-871-2186

Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance due 45 days

 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Toni & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2

Total

32

6/5/2013 (1805)

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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
==============================================================================
 
 
Happy  birthday Dorothy Lamoureux Wood (DHS ’52): Garden Grove, CA
                
                       
 
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1
Scott & Diane Larson Sjol

2
Keith & Nancy Hosmer Kontzie

2
Toni & Ginger LaRocque Poitra

2
Larry & Robbie St. Clair

2

Total

32
 
 
Bottineau native
Greg Page (BHS ’69): CEO of Cargill, Inc (Largest privately owned company in the world)
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 

Greg is the son of Robert/Kathleen Page (Page, Robert & Kathleen Law 602).  

 

From: .Gregory R. Page, Cargill CEO, to Join Deere Board of Directors

 Press Release: Deere & Company –  Fri, May 31, 2013 9:01 AM EDT

Symbol Price      Change

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MOLINE, Ill., May 31, 2013 /CNW/ – Deere & Company (DE) today announced that Gregory R. Page has been elected to its board of directors, effective June 1 . He is chairman and chief executive officer of Cargill, Inc., an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Based in Minneapolis , Minnesota , the privately-held company employs about 140,000 people in 65 countries and has annual sales of more than $130 billion .

“As the leader of a global enterprise with a long record of success in the agricultural and food sectors, Greg brings a breadth of valuable experience to Deere as it addresses the world’s growing need for food, fuel and feed,” said Samuel R. Allen, Deere’s chairman and chief executive officer. “His insight and deep knowledge of the agricultural value chain are sure to make important contributions to our company. We are pleased he has agreed to join the Deere board.”

Page was named Cargill’s chief executive officer in June 2007 and chairman of the board of directors later that year. Earlier he served in a number of leadership roles at the company including president and chief operating officer and corporate executive vice president. His background, which spans nearly 40 years with the Cargill organization, includes assignments in Singapore and Thailand .

Under Page’s leadership, Cargill has seen significant growth and increasingly focused its operations on innovation and higher-value products. As well, Page has been a forceful advocate of his company’s longstanding commitment to ethical business practices and responsible corporate citizenship.

Page grew up in Bottineau , North Dakota and earned a degree in economics from the University of North Dakota. He is a member of the boards of directors of Eaton Corporation and Carlson Companies. Page also is a national board member and former board chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.     

 

With Page’s election, Deere & Company’s board totals 12 members, 11 of whom are not employees of the company. They are listed below:

•             Crandall C. Bowles, Chairman, Springs Industries, Inc. and Chairman, The Springs Company;

•             Vance D. Coffman, Retired Chairman, Lockheed Martin Corporation;

•             Charles O. Holliday, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Bank of America Corporation;

•             Dipak C. Jain, Professor of Marketing, INSEAD;   

•             Clayton M. Jones, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Collins, Inc.;

•             Joachim Milberg, Chairman, Supervisory Board, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG;

•             Richard B. Myers, Retired Chairman, United States Joint Chiefs of Staff and Retired General, United States Air Force;

•             Thomas H. Patrick, Chairman, New Vernon Capital, LLC;

•             Aulana L. Peters, Retired Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; and

•             Sherry M. Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Supervalu, Inc.

Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of those whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at http://www.johndeere.com/.

 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Cheri Metcalfe Evans (’74): Dunseith, ND
 
NEWSPAPERS

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Subject: WHY SENIORS STILL NEED NEWSPAPERS
 
 
 
 
 
 
I was visiting my niece last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper.
“This is the 21st century,” she said. “I don’t waste money on newspapers.
Here, use my iPad.”
I can tell you this. That fly never knew what hit him.

 

June 4, 2013 (1804)

Posted on by
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Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
==============================================================================
 
 
 
Face book Capture: Ralph and Luella Boardman (’49) Bjornseth four generations
 
For those who asked about who was in the 4 generations picture, it is Ralph, Cindy(granddaughter) Mark our son, (Cindy’s father) Luella, Mark is holding Cindy’s son Lonnie age 1 year and daughter Elizabeth who is 5 years old. We were all in Bismarck for another of our great grandson’s baptism on Sunday so you may see more 4 generation pictures. On the 26th of May we went to Max for the baptism of another greatgrandson.
What a beautiful Picture, Gary
 
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2
Florence Pladson Sime

2
Paula Fassett

1
Cecile Berube Reynolds

1

Total

24
 

6/3/2013 (1803)

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Mark  your Calendars
 
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list at the bottom of this message

 
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Cliff Johnson, Dick’s uncle, Passed away
 
Message from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

      I regret to have to inform the blog readers of the passing of my
dad’s brother, Cliff Johnson.  He was in the class of ’51 at DHS but
finished his high school in Towner , ND.  Many of the DHS alumni will
remember Cliff as he was an all around kind of guy with lots of friends
in the area.  He had just turned 80 in March while he was fighting
cancer that finally claimed his life. Cliff was married to Joy Nordquist
who was in the class of ’55 at DHS.  She actually graduated from Langdon
High School but returned to work at Security State Bank in Dunseith.
They were married in 1960.   I will enclose Joy’s address for those who
might want to send a card.  Thanks Gary.

Joy Johnson
27244 Old Hwy 93
Elmo MT 59915-9730

Dick

Dick, Our condolences are with you, Joy and all of Cliff’s family with his passing.  Gary
 
  
Dalbec Family Memories
From Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Gary,
 
I was saddened to read Alice Hiatt Dalbec passed away.  Thanks to Gene for sending her obituary to you (I’ll also send an email to Gene.)
 
I’ve mentioned before the Harold Hiatt, Stanley Dalbec, John Kofoid families were neighbors in the north part of Bottineau in the 1940’s.  We lived in the house where Don Rude now lives.  Stanley/Alice lived “kitty corner” (SW) from us (Leonard Bergeron’s later lived in that house.  The house was either moved/torn down MANY years ago, and a double-wide trailer was moved onto the lot.  At one time, Oscar/Yvette Boucher Tennancour Brunsell (Brunsell, Oscar & Yvette Boucher Tennancour 536) lived there, as did Ray/Maida Korman from Kramer–can’t remember which couple lived there first.  The Houle family lived west of Dalbec’s (on the corner), Harold/Gladys lived south of Houle’s in the “barn-shaped house.  Wilma Kofoid’s (Fred Kofoid) mother, Mrs. Bosch, lived in this house many years later.  SO, Hiatt’s/Dalbec’s/Kofoid’s were friends and neighbors years ago.  Mom and Dad had been friends with Harold, Gladys, Alice, and Stanley since before any of them were married.  (Feel free to delete any “history” I’ve written, Gary–it gets a little long. LOL)
 
The preceding is a little history to send along with this picture of the Hiatt/Dalbec/Kofoid “kids”.  Myrna and Ginger were Harold/Gladys’ girls (both are deceased).  Ronald, Marvel, Keith are/were (Keith) Stanley/Alice’s children.  As you can see in the picture, I was quite “lady-like” already back then. LOL!  I’m so embarrassed about the way I’m sitting, “squeezing” poor Ronald so he almost can’t be seen. Uff da!  However, that’s the way it was. :)
 
If you notice errors in my “dissertation”, please tell me. :)
 
Neola 
 
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Francis Lee Belgarde (DHS ’71)
(October 13, 1952 – May 26, 2013) 
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Linda Wheeler
(Died May 6, 2013) 
 
 
  
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Doris Peterson Williams (DHS ’53):
Doris is a sister to Vida (Howard) Hiatt and Jack, Bill & Duane Peterson.
 
 
 
 

6/2/2013 (1802)

Posted on by
Mark  your Calendars
 
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
4:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.

Please reply to get your name on the list. 

Please see updated list on the bottom of this message

 
==============================================================================
 
 
Twin Oaks
Reply from Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61): Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
Gary – just wanted to tell you that the Twin Oaks did an excellent job for our 50th class reunion.   I don’t think your group will be disappointed.   You might add that the Twin Oaks Lodge is located on the old Pilgrim Park Campground Bible Camp or those that remember Bennie Wittmayer Store  when it was on the west side of the Lake Road.   Then Bennie moved his store to the east side of the highway – (probably was an old ball park area).   There is a store there now (Four Seasons Resort) ;  the Quilt Inn Suites motel and a cafe all on that side of the Lake Road.  Doreen
 
 
Thank you
From Carl Melgaard:  Dunseith, ND
 
It’s easy to put in Poetry
the many things I have to say
of all the friendship, love, & compassion
you all have sent our way.

With a very humble heart
We thank each and every one
for the Benefit, the cards, the donations
and all the other things you’ve done.

Acquaintances and strangers
all on family
what a wonderful area to live in
no place I’d rather be!

Thank you and God Bless You!
to each and every one
keep us in your thoughts and prayers
and we will have the battle won.

                      Carl Melgaard
                       & family      
Thank you Carl for this beautiful thank you poem. Very nice.
 
We are glad to hear that you are on the mend and winning the Battle. How wonderful.
 
We are looking forward to seeing you in July with our trip back. Vonda tells me you are still on the farm. You realize this summer it has been 50 years since the summer I lived with and worked for you guys. We put in a lot of fence posts that summer up on the Pritchard place next to the Canadian line too. You had a hudraulic post driver mounted on the front of one of your tractors that would drive any unsharped wood post several feet into any solid ground.
 
Gary 
 
 
        Happy Birthday David Roussin (DHS ’77): Fort Worth, TX
 
      
 
New email address
For Gary Morgan (’54):  Garrison, ND
 
Last fall, I couldn’t get into my email.  The hotmail tec told me apparently, someone hacked into my account and changed my password and security questions.  There was nothing they could do about it so I have been out of the loop ever since.  I finally got a new email account.  The address is gmorgan1954@  “Would appreciate getting back on  your mailingl list.  Thank you.
 
Gary
Gary,
 
I have updated all of my records with your new email address.
 
Now that we have you back in the system, we are hoping that you will be able to make our reunioin at the Twin Oaks on July 12th. It would be great seeing you.
 
Gary 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Note: Charles’ wife, Priscilla, Was a sister to 
Vickie Metcalfe’s mother, Lottie.
 
 
 Posted by Gene Dalbec:  White City, OR.
 Alice Hiatt Dalbec of White City passed away May 27, 2013 at the age of 97.

She was born March 2, 1916 in Dunseith, North Dakota at home in the Turtle Mountains to parents Henry and Charlotte Hiatt.  She was the third of eight children.  She had two brothers and five sisters. 

Alice married Stanley Seymour Dalbec on December 10, 1938 in Bottineau, North Dakota, who preceded her in death on May 9, 1992.  They have a daughter and three sons.  Alice and Stanley moved to Medford in the summer of 1951 and have made the Rogue Valley their home ever since. She had lived with her daughter Marvel for the past nine years until her passing.

Alice was the matriarch of the family and kept five generations of family going strong.  Her favorite things to do were to crochet, bake and spend her time with family surrounded by her many grandchildren which she loved very much.  She made sure everyone of her fifty five grandchildren had a crocheted blanket to remember her by.  She was very happy playing cards and games with her family.  She taught her children and grandchildren the art of making lefsa for the holiday meal and this became a tradition that will be followed for many years to come. 

Alice is survived by her daughter Marvel of White City, Son Gene Sr of White City, son Ronald and wife Mary, Medford.  She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren and one more due in September. 

Alice joins her husband Stanley in the heavens with two brothers; Harold and Amos, five sisters; Marie, Gladys, Lilly, Betty and Beatrice, and one son; Keith.

A memorial service will be held at Memory Gardens on Arnold Lane in Medford, Oregon on June 7th, 2013 at 2:00 pm.

Gene,
 
Our condolence are with you with the passing of your mother. Her passing marks the end of the Henry Hiatt family siblings.
 
To put things in perspective, I have pasted a picture below of your Grandfathers siblings. As I have commented before, in this picture Norman Hiatt was a strong resemblance to Amos. Norman was the only child of Willie (Will J.) and Margie Hiatt.
 
Gene, Not sure if you realize it, but  you have one heck of a lot relatives on this distribution.
 
Gary
 
 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1
Stella Schimetz

1
Mark Schimetz

1
Kathy Schimetz Wood

1
John & Susan Fassett Martin

2
Mel & Kathy Kuhn

2

Total

20
 
 

6/1/2013 (1801)

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Very important Notice:
Date change and change of location for our Reunion.
 
 
Folks,
 
For our reunion we have changed the location from the Norway house to the Twin Oaks. The date has also been changed to Friday, July 12th. That is one day earlier than previously planned. See posting below.
 
Dick Johnson has made all the arrangements at the Twin Oaks. For our group he was successful in getting the cover charge for the facility lifted too.
 
With this arrangement, the Twin Oaks needs a good ball park number of those attending. The cut off date for getting your name on the list is June 23rd. The Twin Oaks has a capacity of 200 plus, so lets fill the place.
 
 
 
Dunseith Alumni & Friends reunion
 
Twin Oaks at Lake Metigoshe (See Map below)
 
Friday, July 12th
3:00 PM to Midnight
6:00 PM Buffet Dinner.
 
Buffet Menu ($18.95) – Note: No pre-collections. Just pay the night of.

Mixed Green Salad

Sliced Ham

Roasted Turkey

Apple Sage Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chefs Choice of Vegetable

Chefs Dessert

All on this distribution are invited and encouraged to attend. 

 

June 23rd is the dead line for signing up for this reunion. 

We will be pushing this reunion pretty hard with daily postings inclusive of the updated list.  

 

Current updated list of those planning to attend the reunion
Dick & Brenda Johnson

2
Gary and Bernadette Stokes

2
Neola Kofoid Garbe

1
Art Hagen

1
Terry and LeaRae Parrill Espe

2
Tom & Dot Hagen

2
Margaret Metcalfe Leonard

1
Vickie Metcalfe

1
Chi Chi Evenson Olson

1

Total

13