Pat Bearsdale TV Show Comment/Question
From Peggey Wurgler Axtman (71): Kent, WA.

Hello Gary & All . . .

Just want to inquire if there is any more info on the Pat Bearsdale Show? We have relatives (the Arland Borgen Family of Wolford) who had a band that appeared regularly on the show. I am fairly sure they would be interested in seeing any old tapes or recordings of past performances. I recall my parents (John & Irene Wurgler, Rugby) would never miss the show on TV. I remember Pat always sang “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove”.

Thanks for keeping this ‘blog’ alive. I certainly appreciate the opportunity to stay connected!

Peggy Wurgler Axtman
Kent, WA

Dunseith Days schedule
Posted by Verena Gillis:  Dunseith, ND

Hello everyone. We’ve had a lot of people asking when Dunseith days is going to be this year. It will be starting Friday August 3rd and ending on Sunday August 12th. The parade will take place on Saturday August 4th and we are planning activities throughout the week. We are hoping to put our schedule of events out soon!😎

Thank you

Marilynn Sawchuk (Dr. John Sawchuk) Obituary.
Comments and Web link posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):

http://www.dunnigandix.com/obituary/marilynn-sawchuk

Note: Dr. Sawchuk was a physician at the Dunseith Clinic for a number of years during my childhood days.

Obit Web Link
http://www.dunnigandix.com/obituary/2997556

Gary  and Friends of Dunseith School,

This past month  of June, at a Children of Trauma conference, I met  an elementary  teacher. She told me she is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sawchuk.
We had a warm visit discussing her dad.  And she shared her mum was  living at Fargo.
Marilyn Sawchuk was the wife of an esteemed Doctor.
Dr. Sawhuk practiced medicine  at  Rolette Hospital.  He also served Dunseith and  possibly Belcourt.
Dr. Sawchuk was our  family physician  for many years.
As  our family doctor; he  and Dr. Cook, delivered my brothers,  surgically  removed my third grade  appendix in the operating the theatre at Rolette Hospital.
Later,  when  I was in college, Dr. Sawchuk surgically removed  a growth on my eyelid….at the Dunseith Clinic office.
Both mom and Dad felt they could call on him and he would be open to discussion.
My parents respected him immensely/He was smart, capable and very kind.

Later, Vickie

“Only in your State” San Haven News article
Posted by Do Martel (Former DHS Principal):  Rosemount, MN

Everyone In North Dakota Should See What’s Inside The Gates Of This Abandoned Sanatorium

North Dakota is dotted with the occasional abandoned farm house, empty towns that once thrived, and a few unusual facilities that are no longer in use and have been mostly forgotten about. One of the most notable is an abandoned places in the Peace Garden State is the San Haven Sanatorium. It was once a state facility for tuberculosis patients, then later for mentally ill patients, before being shut down in the 1990s. Today, it still sits like an empty shell of what it once was with a dark past, and seeing what’s inside those grounds is staggering yet fascinating. Take a look for yourself:

The San Haven Sanatorium was built as a tuberculosis sanatorium in 1912 in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota. Today, it sits abandoned.

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Blog (723) posted on February 22, 2010

When Are Dunseith Days?
Question from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

Gary,
I know the annual Dunseith Rodeo were  this past weekend, Friday and Saturday,  (June 22 & 23)

Annual St. John Days festivities  are  also this weekend.

Rolla Ragtop will be next weekend.

I was asked by someone, out of the area,  when are  Dunseith Days?

Hopefully someone will kindly respond.

Thank You.

Vickie M.

Dawn Allard (’74) – Recipient of “Employee of the year award”
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

 Hello Gary and friends of Dunseith School,

            Congratulations Dawn (Gregory) Allard  DHS ’74,
regarding a  recent article which is news worthy to all  former classmates.

            Dawn  (Gregory) Allard,  former  DHS graduate is  the head school cook featured in the attached Bottineau Courant clipping.
Last fall I  told her, “Dawn,  Every time I look at the school  menu,  it  seems you’re cooking food kids actually  like to eat.”

Dawn   replied “That’s why were here.”  

           “We are here  for the students”.

My thought , 

            “Yep Dawn, Right answer!    

No matter what kind of stressful day,  whenever one has a  good meal  created by a HAPPY cook  it makes a day go much  better.”

 Dawn,

Thank you  for  coming in smiling every morning  at 4:00 a.m.  to create kid friendly meals, and double thanks for   greeting  each child as someone special.

Until later, 

 Gary’s comments

 Congratulations Dawn. Well Deserved.

 I remember you so well from the your days and many years too, working at the Bottineau Bowl. My folks ate there evening supper there for many years. Of course dad was often in there many other times during the days too having coffee and visiting with you and his other friends too. He thought the world of you of which he told all too. You guys clicked well. You were one of his drawing cards for going to the Bowl. We will be forever grateful for your friendship and services to our parents. They idolize you. I know you will always remember the burnt toast too.
 

Shirley McCloud obituary
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends of Dunseith,

Sincere sympathy to the McCloud  family on the passing of Shirley McCloud.

Our class and other  DHS classes  attended school with many  of her McCloud  siblings. 

          I believe, the class of ’70  (Kenny was her  younger brother).

I seem to  recall homecoming  while decorating  the class  float.

          Kenny entertained with his guitar.

Thanks Gary.

Until Later,

 Vickie L. Metcalfe

Shirley’s Obituary

Shirley Yvonne McCloud

June 10, 1940 – June 14, 2018

Shirley Yvonne McCloud, 78 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Buxton, ND in the loving care of her daughter Mary and Red River Hospice.

A Memorial Service, Rosary and Scripture Service for Shirley will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A private burial will be held on Monday, June 25^th  at St. Mary’s Cemetery, north of Dunseith, ND.

Shirley was born at the family home in Bottineau County on June 10, 1940 to Collin Joseph and Agnes Mable (Houle) McCloud. The second oldest of 17 children, she attended boarding school in Wahpeton, ND and Flandreau, SD, graduating from Flandreau Indian School in 1958.  She met her husband to be Phillip “Skip” Longie at Flandreau, eventually marrying in 1960 and making Chicago, IL their home for the next seven years.  During this time, two children were born to them, Phillip Duane “Skip Jr.” and Nancy Cheryl.  In 1967, Shirley and Skip moved to Devils Lake where a third child, Mary Kay was born.  They ended their union in 1972.

Shirley chose to remain in the Devils Lake area to raise her children and spent most of her adult life here apart from two brief stints in the Belcourt and Dunseith areas to care for an aunt and her mother during their declining years.

In 1992, Shirley began a relationship with special companion Edward “Eddie” Larson where they shared a life and brought together two families until Eddie’s passing in 2003. She remained close to Eddie’s children and their families up to the time of her passing.

Shirley had a varied work career with the most tenure at Sioux Manufacturing Corporation, Turtle Mountain Corporation and lastly with Devils Lake Public Schools working at the Central Middle School, where she eventually retired from in May 2017. She also worked part-time at the KC Hall every Tuesday for Taco Night.

Shirley was a hard-working individual who had many friends and was always willing to help anyone that needed a hand. She was always willing to volunteer her time and was one of the cornerstones of her large family, often being the organizer of the large family gatherings.  She loved and was especially proud of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, always interested in their lives and accomplishments.  Even close to the end, it was her grandchildren and great grandchildren that would lift her spirits either through pictures, videos or in-person visits.  While Shirley will be missed greatly by all she touched, she will be especially missed by her close siblings and her three children.

Shirley’s loving family include her children, Phillip “Skip Jr.” (Cheryl) Longie of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy (Hyllis) Dauphinais of Phoenix, AZ, and Mary (Kevin) Longie-Bailly of Buxton, ND; eight (8) grandchildren: Jonathan (Brittany) Dauphinais, Alyssa (Craig) Longie, Brett Gaspard, Orion (Melissa) Dauphinais, Jordan Longie, Hyllis Dauphinais, Jr., Alexander (Sarah) Rask and Zoya Longie; three (3) great grandchildren: Isabelle Anderson, Quinn Goo and Harper Dauphinais; siblings: Ernest (Sally) McCloud, Peter McCloud, Sylvia Haakenson, Donna (Kenneth) Johnson, Leland McCloud, Clayton (Marilyn) McCloud, Clinton McCloud, Kenneth McCloud, Bonnie McCloud, Dale McCloud, Collin (Germaine) McCloud, Jr., Colleen (Arthur) Cartwright, Byron (Lynn) McCloud, Kevin (Louella) McCloud and Ann (Tom) Cartwright; as well as many nieces & nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her toddler sister Viola, and her special companion Edward Larson.

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Blog (72) posted on February 21, 2010

Memories of and condolences to the Laura (Sager) Stretzel family: From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND Gary, A few years ago, My sister-in-law Deb gave me a photograph. Mrs. Laura Stretzel had just entered the nursing home in Rolette. In her collection of memorabilia she had a photograph she handed to a granddaughter and instructed her to give it to one of Lottie Metcalfe’s family. Deb in turn gave it to me…………Deb says it was because I am the keeper of the family history…….I treasure this old photograph, which my mother verified of her maternal grandparents,Holmes Township Rolette County residents. Mom also identified her great Uncle Welch, her mum Sylvia, aunt Ocie and their brother Carl circa early 1900’s. My mom’s grandparents Sam and Elizabeth (Welch)Wicks came to ND from Iowa in a covered wagon They were long ago friends of the Sager family. I always wanted to go see Mrs. Stretzel and thank her in person but regretfully, we all know good intentions are not always followed by actions. My sincere sympathy to the family of Laura (Sager) Stretzel. Thanks. Vickie Metcalfe Message/Picture from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND. Gary and Friends,Quite a while back, Trish Larson Clayburgh said she had never seen my dad, Don Johnson, with anything but a clean suit of clothes. I mentioned that he did get dirty often and just never went anywhere without cleaning up. Last night I ran across some old pictures of us that were taken back in 1952 here at the farm. Both pictures were taken the same day. It is nearly impossible to do any part of farming without getting dirty, at least not the way we farm. Most folks never knew Dad even farmed at all, thinking he was just a teacher and was always dressed with a suit and tie. Such was not the case! These pictures are of Dad and Grandpa Hans and me, taken in the shade of the trees, at a lunch break in the field, and me at age 2 back in the yard later in the day—yes I got dirty even then! Thanks Gary! Dick

Jim Banish, Janet Kalk’s husband, Passed away.
Posting from Al Lopez (Barbara Kalk ’65):  Minneapolis, MN

I wonder if you knew Jim Banish, he married Janet Kalk, well Jim passed away yesterday.

Al Lopez.

Gary’s comments
Thanks Al for letting us know.
We extend our condolences to Janet and the rest of her family.

Joseph “Jim” Banish

August 25, 1938 – June 18, 2018

Joseph “Jim” Banish, 79, West Fargo, formerly of Milnor, ND passed away June 18th at Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Joe was born Aug 25th, 1938 to Joseph L and Ethel (Baumann) Banish in Cayuga, ND. Joe attended primary school at Hermann #2 before attending Lidgerwood High School and graduating in the class of 1957. Joe spent one year at NDSU studying Ag Tech prior to returning to work on the family farm.

In the summer half of the year, Joe worked on road construction projects before making it his primary profession. In 1963, while on a long term project in northern North Dakota, he met Janet Kalk. On July 30th, 1966 they were married at St Louis Catholic Church in Dunseith, ND. From there they lived in Milnor, ND for 32 years prior to transitioning to the Fargo metro area.

Joe worked 27 years in road construction before being injured and discontinued road work. He also served a combined 12 years on the Milnor City Council as well as Mayor. He served on St. Arnold’s church council as well as trustee, a Boy Scouts committee member, and is a Knights of Columbus Honorary Life Member.

Joe loved fishing, hunting and especially tinkering with small motors.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Janet, 3 sons Daren and James, West Fargo and Brian, Bloomington, MN; sisters Shirley (Ray) Jawaski, Adrian, ND; Marie (Tim) Kempel, La Porte, IN; Clarence, Wheatland, WY; Dana (Sandra) Banish Cayuga, ND; Robert (Carrie) Banish Milnor, ND; sister-in-laws Helen Banish, Fargo, ND, Karen Banish, Florissant, MO.

Joe is preceded by his parents; two brothers John Banish, Cayuga, ND; Paul Banish, Florissant, MO; sister Sonja Sperle, Napoleon, ND; sister-in-law Eugenia Banish, Wheatland, WY.

Visitation will be held at Boulger Funeral Home Thurs Jun 21st at 6pm with a prayer service immediately following at 7pm. Funeral Service will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church Fri Jun 22nd at Noon. Burial is at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery South also on Friday.

Seeking Info on Pat Beardstail show: Genevieve “Genny” Belgarde and David Belgarde
Tim Hyke: Stewartville, MN
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Minot, ND

Hi, Gary.

This is a portion of the reply I received from Rod Romine’s daughter concerning if Rod Romine might be able to provide information about Pat Bearsdale to Tim Hyke.  Hopefully, Rod will contact Tim.

Rod Romine’s daughter reply:
“I will forward your email to dad and if he can offer any insight he can contact Tim Hyke.”

Neola

VETERANS GROUP (2^nd Posting)
Posted by Todd Poitra (Ginger ’65 Son)

VETERANS GROUP
PLACE: ROLLA CITY HALL

DATE: 24 JUNE 2018
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 1PM – 5PM

Open to all Rolette County Veterans and active military. All branches of the military welcome to attend. USMC/ARMY/NAVY/USAF/COAST GUARD, to include all National Guard and any Reserve personnel. Also immediate family members will be welcome. Spouse/dependents. Widows and widowers of vets that have not been remarried.

The purpose of the vet group is to educate our veterans on any Federal/State/County programs or medical services the veteran may be eligible for. To keep our vets informed about changes and current happenings with existing programs. We also will answer any questions our vets or family members may have as it pertains to the needs of veterans.

As of now, no meals will be served but we will  try to have light refreshments available. Also watch for times and dates for our monthly meetings in the local paper or our local radio station.

THANKS TO OUR VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Rolette County CVSO –

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Blog (721) posted on February 20, 2010

Sylvester LaRocque (Relatives) Reply from Denise Lajimodiere: Moorhead, MN. Ginger, the other brother is Curtis, married to Debbie Cree. Duel LaRocque is a first cousin. Alice his mom, and my mom Lola Lajimodiere were sisters. The were Plantes or LaPlantes. Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND. SYLVESTER LAROCQUE July 22, 1946-Feb. 12, 2010 Sylvester Gerald LaRocque, 63, Dunseith, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in a Minot hospital. He was born July 22, 1946, to Jerome and Alice LaRocque in St. John. He married Shirley Myers on Oct. 17, 1975, in Rolla. Survivors: wife; daughter, Shylow LaRocque, Dunseith; sons, Christopher Martin and Shane Martin, both Kansas City, Kan.; three grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Poitra, Linda Poitra and Jackie LaRocque, Debbie LaVallie, Joy Myers, Jeanette LaRocque, Annette Lunday and Sherry LaRocque; brothers, Ronald, Richard, Curtis and Brian. Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Dunseith. Burial: St. Louis Cemetery, Dunseith. Prayers service: Thursday, 8 p.m., in the church. Wake: Thursday, 4 p.m., in the church. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau) SHIRLEY A LAROCQUE PO Box 821 Dunseith, ND 58329-0821 (701) 244-5338 Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND. LAURA STRIETZEL Nov. 24, 1911-Feb. 16, 2010 ST. JOHN Laura Victoria Strietzel, 98, St. John, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, in a Rolla hospital. She was born Nov. 24, 1911, to Clyde and Emma Sager in Richland County. She married Otto Strietzel on June 15, 1934, in Rolla. Survivors: daughter, Loretta Mayer, St. John; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Hazel Berg, Fargo; brother, Harold, Devils Lake. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m., St. John Presbyterian Church, St. John. Burial: Rolla City Cemetery, Rolla, in the spring. Visitation: Saturday, two hours prior to the service, in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla) Filipino poverty with families in need of assistance:http://garystokes.net/SponsorFilipinoFamily.aspx Message from Brenda Hoffman (66): I don’t know how many of you remember some of the stories Gary has posted about the poverty of the Philippines, but one of his posts (or was it a personal communication?) struck a cord. I was in the midst of the usual frantic Christmas preparations when he wrote that most kids in the PI don’t get Christmas gifts – their families barely have enough money for fireworks. Additional info from Gary indicated that many of the PI children are starving or malnourished. I asked Gary how I could send some money to a family with small children and he and I set up the following system: I sent Gary a check at: Gary Stokes, PSC 517 Box RS/CC, FPO AP 96517-1000 Gary transferred my check into PI currency Gary and Bernadette purchased food with the money and delivered it to the family in the pictures pasted below. In the last few years, I have been hesitant to donate money to charities because I’m never certain that the dollars I donate will be used to help the people I want to help – I would rather volunteer my services. Gary altered that picture for me. He and Bernadette make sure that the children receive the food. A bag of rice costs $14 for 25KG; $28 for 50KG. A $28 bag of rice will probably last a family of 8 for a month. Rice is the staple of all of their meals. Most families have no stove to cook on so they set a pot on stones and cook with wood. My thought was that anyone who might be interested in helping feed a family – particularly one with small children – might send Gary $5, $10 or whatever amount. And maybe, just maybe, those of us from the Dunseith area could sponsor one family or even a few families. Bernadette’s sister works in social services in the PI and could help us target the poorest of the poor. The family I helped lives right behind Gary.   Gary added that he would make sure that contributors would get recognition at the Barangay level – the first level of government in the PI and of course receipts, etc to be used for US income tax purposes.   Brenda Gary’s reply and comments: Folks; Brenda did send me a check of which I cashed and exchanged for Peso’s. With Brenda’s donation Bernadette and I purchased Rice and food and gave it to this family, pictured below (follow link posted above). 100% of the money she sent was used to buy food for this family. This family was so happy and elated to receive this donation. They are a family of 8 that live in a 5′ X 7′ house. They, like so many families in this country, often go without meals, for lack of food. There is no welfare in this country. With Brenda’s suggestion, we would like to help more of these folks. Bernadette and I are willing to purchase food and give to the needy families in our area with the donations sent. 100% of your money will be used to buy food or requested items for these folks. I will keep an updated listing posted on the Dunseith Alumni Website of the total moneys collected and how they were spent with pictures and listings of the recipient families. Individual donations will not be listed separately. We feel individual donations should remain silent. For United States Income Tax rules, we will keep detailed records, of individual contributions, of all moneys collected and where they were spent. Please see pictures of some of the needy families on the next tab of this site (link above) that we will be giving our donations too. If you’d like to help a specific family, please let us know with your donation. If you have specific requests for your donation, please let us know that too. I have a United States FPO address that you can mail your donations too. A regular US postage stamp is all that is required. The Mailing address is Gary Stokes PSC 517 BOX RS/CC FPO AP 96517-1000 I will reply to each and every donation with an email message that we have received the donation. For those I do not have an email address for, we will make a personal phone call letting them know their donation has been received. Thank you Brenda for your inspiration in seeing this thru. I am always amazed with how happy go lucky these folks are that have virtually nothing. These folks are always so very friendly and more often than not have a smile on their face. Gary Adventuresome night For Verena (Pete 65) Gillis: Dunseith, ND. Hey Gary, I had quite an adventuresome night, had not been feeling very good for a few days. Tried to get into the Dunseith Clinic and they were all full, tried Belcourt Hospital, sat there for over an hour and you know me when I have to wait too long for something….well, pardon the french but the poop hit the fan, lol. I finally had to go to administration and boy did they catch it. I was feeling dizzy, lightheaded, having chest and back pain, my left arm was hurting, and my neck and jaw were misbehaving too. What a day! Well, I ended up storming out of there and told them I was going somewhere else and they would be receiving the bill. Of course, that didn’t happen since I couldn’t get in anywhere anyway. I told Pete I would go with him this AM to Rolla when he went to take care of Little Pete’s pickup. Anyway, started getting ready for bed, about 10:00 pm, just couldn’t get comfortable, so got back up and told Pete, I don’t think we should wait for tomorrow, call Brandi and see if she will take me. So did that, then I called IHS and they told me they would be sending an ambulance since they have all the necessary equipment in case of cardiac arrest, wow! Anyway, ambulance gets here, begins the blood pressure routine, tried to put an IV in but of course these little night crawlers of mine kept ducking on them, (I have terrible veins). Then the one guy starts to get real loud, 213 over 137, huh? I say, “is that my blood pressure?” “Yes it is young lady.” Oh oh, I’m in trouble, I thought to myself, remain calm….into my mouth comes a nitro. I then pulled out my cell phone and called Brandi letting her know everything that was happening, “Holy ….” was her reaction to how high my blood pressure was, OK Mom, just relax, Dad and I are on our way. So here I am riding around in this big old ambulance at 11:00 pm at night, pretty rough ride too. Someone happened to be driving down our road at this time and of course had to report to the Garden Tap where our Harold was. Then the calls started coming in and we weren’t even home, lol. Longer story short, got to the hospital, got hooked up to an EKG, meantime, blood pressure is going down gradually, still trying to get IV into me, night crawlers still won’t have that, lol. Did blood work, X-Rays-very thorough doctor. In the end, seems my hiatal hernia was the culprit and the blood pressure meds were not working for me. This was about 5:00 am. OK, so what now, I am tired, I hurt and I just wanna go home to sleep. Wait, gotta get that ole GI Cocktail first, yum, yum. This numbs my esphagus-they then gave me a shot on the hip to relax me, tells me I need to start relaxing more. Me? LOL. “I can’t”, I say, “got a benefit on Saturday for Snowball Poitra who has stomach cancer. Been having these just about every week for someone.” Why? I was asked. “Because my husband and I have been fighting this horrible monster for 14 years, we know the expense of driving back and forth, the cost of the chemo or radiation, whatever it is they are having, IHS does not help everyone so there you go, answer your question?” “Yep.” Well ya’ll, hope this wasn’t too boring, tried to make it as adventurous as I could, lol. I look forward to hearing from you. “Can’t get a good girl down” Verena  Verena, We need you well for this reunion. You can’t get sick on us like this. A friend of mine that I used to work with had a hiatal hernia problem too. Twice that I know of they hauled him out of the shipyard to the hospital and put him in ICU only to find out it was his hiatal hernia acting up. Gary From Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI 48640 In case anybody thinks people in the Frozen North don’t mean business—– Allen

Judy LaCroix McGuire (’59): Brain Cancer  Update

Janel posted a new Journal entry, “Mayo Oncology Visit,” on Judy ‘s CaringBridge Site.

Visit the site to read the Journal entry

Mayo Oncology Visit

Journal entry by Janel Kess — 2 hours ago

Judy’s visit went well today at Mayo. Larry, Judy, Mark and Janel (kids) were able to ask all their questions and had a good conversation with the oncologist. We got to see the MRI and it actually shows signs that the radiation and the chemo treatments did what we hoped. Her MRI shows what would be expected if the cancer was destroyed and the body is trying to rid itself of what remains. Her difficulties and hospitalization a week ago was likely due to all the added pressure on the brain while it’s trying to heal from the radiation (the brain is a contained system and added fluid makes it freak out.)

They are hopeful Judy will regain her strength and maybe even get back to post brain surgery/stroke (which was pretty good). She will taper off her steroids and we will watch to see how she responds. The Doctor wants to give her a few weeks to regain strength. Then she will begin another chemo treatment. This chemo is generally well tolerated and her type of cancer usually responds well to it for while. They think it is worth trying and if the negative out weighs the positive she can stop.

This was wonderful news and so good to hear after a rough couple weeks! At the same time we are aware this is a terminal cancer. There is no known cure for this brain cancer. The ONLY way Judy will be cancer free is when God choses to heal her. We know one day Judy’s body will be restored and made new. We just don’t know if it will be while she is with us here on earth or in heaven. So we will continue to pray and are confident that God has gone before Judy and our family. He will prepare us for what’s ahead and we will enjoy each moment right now.

Prayer Request:
– Complete healing!
– Regaining strength
– Endurance for Larry as he takes care of her
– Wisdom as Judy and Larry move forward with treatments and many decisions in care

Thank you to the MANY who have been praying! We feel it and are encouraged by your steadfast spirit to pray fervently for Judy and her family.

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Blog (720) posted on February 19, 2010

Commercial Hotel Reply from Lloyd Awalt (44): Bottineau, ND. hi Gary I will see if I can answer the question on the commercial hotel. Yes the Hurst family was a owner at one time . Charley Watkins took care of it for awhile, then Gassman’s had it and they sold to Grimme’s. We lived in Tom Cassidy’s house on the corner west of the hotel Mrs. Grimme and my mother were very good friends. They visited together allot. We lived in Tom’s house from 1932 to 1941. My dad had the dray line from 1931 to 1946. So we knew where every one lived for we hauled every thing imaginable. Hope this helps a little Lloyd Awalt. Gerald Sylvester LaRocque’s death: From Ginger Poitra (65): Belcourt, ND. I haven’t seen a writing about my cousin Gerald, Sylvester LaRocque he passed away Friday February 12, 2010 in a Minot hospital. His wake services is tonight February 18th at St. Michael’s (formally St. Louis) Church in Dunseith, with funeral Friday February 19th 2010. Sylvester was 63, and the son of Jerome and Alice LaRocque, of Dunseith. Some of the siblings are Bernice, Ronnie, Jackie, Jeanette, Linda, Brian, Richard, Debbie, Annette, Joy, I just can’t remember the one brother. Sylvester had one adopted child Shiloh. Ginger, Neola sent me the following Death notice for Sylvester. I did not realize he was your cousin. We are so sorry to hear of his untimely death. Our condolences are with you and his family. He was so young. Gary Sylvester LaRocque (July 22, 1946 – February 12, 2010)  Sign Guest Book | Send Private Condolences Send Flowers SYLVESTER G. (DUEL) LAROCAUE Sylvester (Duel) LaRocque, age 63 of Dunseith, died Friday at a Minot hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Dunseith. Burial will be in the St. Louis Cemetery also of Dunseith. A wake will be held on Thursday beginning at 4:00 P.M. in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church with a prayer service at 8:00 P.M. Sgt. Terry Rishling’s Obituary & Funeral Posted by Larry Liere (55): Devils Lake, ND & Arizona Gary I receive these because I am a retiree. Since he is from Belcourt, ND I thought it may be of interest. LARRY Retirees in the area are encouraged to be at the Fargo ariport to pay respects as the casket for Sgt Rishling is being unloaded. > FARGO, N.D. – The remains of Sgt. Terry Rishling are scheduled to arrive in > Fargo on Thursday, with visitation at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home that > evening. > > Sgt. Rishling died at 6:04 p.m. (CST) Feb. 10 (1:04 a.m. Feb. 11 Kosovo time) > from apparent natural causes while serving in Kosovo with the North Dakota > Army National Guard. Sgt. Rishling, 38, was a team leader for Third Squad, > Third Platoon of Alpha Company, 231st Maneuver Task Force, serving in Kosovo > with Multi-National Battle Group East, Kosovo Forces 12, on a NATO > peacekeeping mission. > > The plane carrying Sgt. Rishling’s remains is scheduled to arrive on Delta > Flight #7307 at Fargo’s Hector International Airport at 4:21 p.m. Thursday. > The North Dakota National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors and the North > Dakota Patriot Guard will be on site to pay respects as the casket is loaded > for transport to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 S. 7th St., Fargo. Viewing > and visitation will take place at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 PM. > Memorial service: Saturday, February 20 2010, at 10:00 AM, at St. Anns > Catholic Church, Belcourt, ND. > > A memorial ceremony took place Monday in Kosovo, where Sgt. Rishling’s fellow > Soldiers remembered him as a dedicated Soldier and jovial role model who > placed family first and looked after his team members as if they, too, were > family. > > Sgt. Rishling is survived by his wife, Nancy A. (Gailfus) Rishling (Fargo); > and daughters Sophie E. Rishling, 8, (Fargo) and Courtney M. Rishling, 20, > (Belcourt); and his parents, John and Gloria Rishling, of Belcourt, N.D. > > WHAT: Arrival and transport of Sgt. Terry Rishling’s remains and viewing at > the funeral home > WHERE: Fargo’s Hector International Airport and Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, > 215 S. 7th St., Fargo > WHEN: Plane arriving at 4:21 p.m. Thursday with viewing expected to from > 6:00-8:00 p.m. > COORDINATION: The family has requested that media be allowed at the airport > and funeral home, but has asked that no interview requests be granted. > — > WHAT: Memorial service > WHERE: St. Anns Catholic Church, Belcourt ND. > WHEN: Saturday February 20, 2010, at 10:00 AM. From Trish Larson Clayburgh (73) Fort Collins, CO Subject:Wild Ride begins 101010Hello Gary! I thought I would drop you a line to let you know that I have set a date for my departure on horseback to Buenos Airies, Argentina. I will leave Estes Park, Colorado on 101010 (October 10, 2010). After a lifetime of dreaming and planning, it is finally almost time. Anyone that knows me well can tell you that I have been horse crazy my entire life. This fall I will realize my dream to become a “Longrider”, or as I prefer to be called, an “equine vagabond”. This summer I will continue to train and prepare for the long journey of more than 9000 miles with my three horses, Maggie, Magic, and Midnight. My wonderful canine partner, Wiley Coyote will accompany us as well. I have many things to do before I go. The first priorities are to get my website up and get sponsors on board. I am currently writing letters to business leaders and corporations who might be inspired by my story enough to lend financial or material support. If I obtain enough funding in time, I would like to “warm up” with a 1000 mile ride back to my home town reunion in North Dakota this May. I am also planning several training rides this summer in Colorado, and I hope to have enough money set aside by spring to be able to leave my nursing job and train full time. It’s a busy time, but I thought you and your family and friends might like to be the first to learn of this news. I will send you my website link as soon as I go online with my daily blog. I will be keeping my patrons, family, friends, and followers up to date all summer with stories, photos, videos, and accounts of planning tasks, outfitting, training, and adventures leading up to the big ride through Mexico, Central, and South America. Thank for your interest in my journey, and please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions or know of anyone who might like to offer any kind of support be it emotional, spiritual, financial, or anything else! I will largely depend “on the kindness of strangers” to achieve my goals, but I hope that anyone who chooses to offer any kind of assistance to me will be rewarded by feeling they are an intrinsic part of the accomplishment. Feel free to send this on to anyone who might find my equine travels to be of interest. For the fun of it, Trish Larson Wild, RN, PhD “We all have our oceans to fly. Risky? Maybe…. But what do dreams know of boundaries?”. -Amelia Earhart Trish, We are so happy for you with your life time dream becoming reality. It would be nice if you can make our reunion. We are looking forward to seeing you. Gary

Seeking Info on Pat Beardstail show: Genevieve “Genny” Belgarde and David Belgarde
From Tim Hyke: Stewartville, MN

Hello Gary,

My name is Tim Hyke and I am from Stewartville, MN.  I am looking for some info on the Pat Beardstail Show and/or the tv station that broadcasted it.  I am not sure if I have the name of the show correct or not, but that is what we think it was.  I saw it mentioned in the Dunseith Alumni blog a few times.  That is why I am contacting you.  My Grandmother and Great Uncle grew up in Belcourt and Minot and they performed on the show a number of times.  They have both passed away now and our family thought we would look in to finding out if any of the shows were recorded and if there was any chance we could get recordings of it.  Everyone in our family has heard many stories about them singing and playing guitar on the show and we would love to see it.  Do you have any ideas on who might know something? What the tv station was? Someone who worked on the show?  Someone who worked at the tv station?  I really don’t know where to start so I thought I would throw it out there.  I appreciate any help you could give us.

Best Regards,

Tim Hyke

Reply From Dick Johnson (’68)

Gary,

     It was a group from Minot and the show was aired on KCJB-TV which is the predecessor of KXMC-TV in Minot.  We know some people who would probably have the info on the group.  They are musicians in the Minot area and talk about this show once in a while.  While I barely remember it on TV,  I do know it played once a week and I think it was on the weekends.  I can ask our friends for more info.

Reply from Tim Hyke:

Thank you both so much for the info and the help!! I have been told by my family that my grandma and great uncle most likely knew the band?  My grandma and uncle’s names are/were Genevieve “Genny” Belgarde and David Belgarde.  Thanks again!!!

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Blog (718) posted on February 17, 2010

Posted on February 17, 2010

Larshus Siblings: Lloyd, Dorothy Clark and Marvel.
Facebook Posting from Art Rude.

Folks,

I don’t have any postings for today so thought I’d share this FB posting of Art Rude’s

I have known Lloyd and Orlene Larshus my entire life. Orlene passed away several years ago. They were very active members, as was our family, of the Metigoshe Lutheran churches.  As the crow flies, they lived south and east of Vinje church in the Turtle Mountains.

In 2015, When I spent the entire month of July in the area, I saw Lloyd out and about nearly every day. He was 90 plus years old then. He most certainly doesn’t show his age. From what I understand, he is still very active in the community. He is 93 plus years young today.

Dorothy Larshus Clark I learned to know when I worked for Dave/Vivian Clark following my HS graduation. She was married to Dave’s brother Reuben. I see Dorothy with all of my visits back to the area too.

Marvel I don’t know. From what I was told she has lived most of her adult life in the Twin cities.

L to R: Marvel Larshus, Lloyd Larshus and Dorothy Larshus Clark.

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Blog (717) posted on February 16, 2010

Posted on February 16, 2010

VETERANS GROUP
Posted by Todd Poitra (Ginger ’65 Son): 

VETERANS GROUP
PLACE: ROLLA CITY HALL
DATE: 24 JUNE 2018
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 1PM – 5PM

Open to all Rolette County Veterans and active military. All branches of the military welcome to attend. USMC/ARMY/NAVY/USAF/COAST GUARD, to include all National Guard and any Reserve personnel. Also immediate family members will be welcome. Spouse/dependents. Widows and widowers of vets that have not been remarried.

The purpose of the vet group is to educate our veterans on any Federal/State/County programs or medical services the veteran may be eligible for. To keep our vets informed about changes and current happenings with existing programs. We also will answer any questions our vets or family members may have as it pertains to the needs of veterans.

As of now, no meals will be served but we will  try to have light refreshments available. Also watch for times and dates for our monthly meetings in the local paper or our local radio station.

THANKS TO OUR VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Rolette County CVSO –

School Shooting Prevention
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

Gary, Friends of Dunseith, & Et al,

For whatever the worth, I am sounding off my opinion.

 I am  an educator.  I am quite disconcerted each time I  hear  the news, of another  ‘youth’  targeting peers at a school.     

          I continue to  find difficulty in understanding, the whys.  

I absolutely will not  allow myself to become desensitized. This cannot become my ‘new’ normal thinking.

FYI;

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44411208

          I  gleaned from this BBC article;
#1. A  kindergarten lullaby song…..? ( “Lockdown , lockdown shut the door…….” sing to the tune, “Twinkle Twinkle  little star.”)

#2.On arming teachers…?  (What do Teachers fear? … “Missing and hurting a student”.)  That would be me.

#3.I read the  last comment of the BBC article; “be armed with books”

And, I am reminded of Larry H. who often shares some kind of; ‘Laughter’ is good medicine tale.

Yes, Perhaps with a good toss,  I could do that.

Whoa! Second thought; _ Hesitant, ascertain,  ‘Can’ or  ‘cannae’ be one of my favorite books by  Laura Ingall’s Wilder?

          If I had my d’ruthers I’d grab an (old rarely used by me,)  Algebra book ….. perhaps the shooter would  be struck with one coherent thought,

=  “THINK & figure out the  better answer to his problems”.

Until Later,

Vickie L. Metcalfe

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Blog (716) posted on February 15, 2010

Reply from Dorothy Eurich Strietzel’s (75) Daughter: Wendy Strietzel: Minot, ND Hey Gary! My folks wanted me to send you a note to let everyone know how much they enjoyed the Frozen Fingers concerts yesterday. They also wanted to let Dick and Brenda Johnson know what a great job they did. Both mom and dad have been commenting on how well the Fauske’s did. As a matter of fact, we are listening to their CD right now and it is great.Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! It’s my son’s 10th Birthday today as well. Take Care! Wendy Strietzel Reply from Janice LaCroix Kester (59): Fargo, ND. Enjoyed the 2 pictures of the girl’s basketball team! I found it amazing how Bonnie came up with so many names! It stirred up memories of grade school, and how much I’d admired the gals who played. I don’t think girls’ basketball was offered when I started high school. Thanks, Gary!Janice Kester 746 Elm St. N. Fargo, ND 58102 701-237-6385 701-238-5657 Reply from Audrey Hanson Aitchison: Bottineau, ND. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and hope your day is special. It is nice there are so many people on this blog so we can keep in contact each other. I wanted to explain a little more about the Hope for Humanity that I have worked with for about 20 years. Another name for it is: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). It Many times they get there before the Red Cross does. 100% of the money collected goes to help millions around the world who are hurting. Overhead expenses are covered from other funds. It is over 100 years old. It is located at : Hope for Humanity 12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904. Thanks. Have a great day! Commercial Hotel: Memories/Picture from Gwen Grimme Eltz (68): Spokane, WA. Hi Gary, I thought you might be interested in a picture of the Commercial Hotel since it’s been mentioned a few times in the blog. Our family moved into the hotel in the fall of 1956 and lived there until 1978. During that time, several elderly men (“boarders”) stayed there long-term; and our mother (Kathleen Fassett Grimme) cooked three meals a day–seven days a week for them, did their weekly laundry every Monday morning, and cleaned their rooms daily. I have a lot of memories of ironing men’s shirts and pressing white sheets and pillowcases using a mangle. Some of the men who lived many years with our family were Bill Sharrett, Ovila Lamoureaux, Charlie Anderson, Ray Anderson, Fred Lamoureaux, among others. The hotel had a front lobby, but in the evenings it was commonplace for the boarders and other hotel guests to join our family in our living room to watch TV and visit. Always enjoy reading the Dunseith blog, Gary! Thanks for all that you do! Frozen Fingers Reply: From Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND. Thanks, Gary.  Nancy Hosmer/friend attended the Hostfest today. She said, “I know you”, or something to that effect. I didn’t recognize her, so I asked her name. It was great to meet her. I had met her daughter a couple of years ago when my aunt, Alvina Christianson, was in St. Andrew’s Hospital in Bottineau. I had not seen her daughter for awhile. She said she is now working in Minot. It was fun seeing Nancy’s daughter again and meeting Nancy. Dick, Brenda and Ron sounded great again–as usual.  Tomorrow, Brenda and I sell tickets for one shift. I sell tickets from 1:00 until closing. The other ticket seller sells for 2 hours. Today, I Tina Bullinger and I worked one shift together. Speaking of Tina, Florence was at Frozen Fingers today! She uses a walker, but I understand she can walk around the house without her walker. Talk about a miracle. She looks great. Tomorrow, “Just Us” performs in the afternoon. If you recall, “Just Us” is comprised of Tina Pladson Bullinger, Don Boardman and Dave Mettler. More good music? The weather really cut into the attendance at Frozen Fingers today. When Wally/I went to Sleep Inn (We live behind the Job Corps.), it was “blustery” and getting slippery. Out of town was bad. Later in the day, the snow quit falling. I’d better get to bed, as I’m selling tickets again tomorrow. Thank goodness, I don’t need to be there until 1:00. As you know, I don’t “do” mornings.  Neola Nancy (Hosmer) Baldwin (62) with her fiance, Keith Kontzie

American Legion Baseball Prime Rib Supper
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

 ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PRIME RIB SUPPER

LOCATION: BOTTINEAU COUNTY VETERANS HALL. 104 NORTH MAIN ST.
DATE:  SAT – 9 JUNE
TIME:  5:30 PM SOCIAL – 6:00 PM SUPPER
COST: $20.00

Sheep Shearing Memories
From Dale Pritchard (’63): Leesville, LA

Gary,

One more on the sheep shearing subject.  Being the smallest, I was usually the one in the bag packing the wool down.  I remember that a sheep’s wool never quite fit in the bag and had to be pulled down past your face.  It wasn’t one of the most pleasant jobs but it was a good shoe softener.    I was so glad when I could come out of the bag and stay out.  We kept about 60 sheep all the time so it was a two-day job.  Mom made sure we all got a good sheep tick examination at the end of each day.

In reference to sharron gottbreht shen’s comments on Mom.    None of us knew about them eloping until she told us after we all got home for my Dad’s funeral.  The best thing about it was that they were together just a few months short of their 60th anniversary when Dad died.  I don’t remember ever seeing Uncle Norman although I’m sure I did.  He joined the Navy in WWII.  I believe he stayed around California and Nevada after WWII ended.  My Uncle John also spent some time in the Marines during WWII.

Dale Pritchard

Judy LaCroix McGuire (’59): Carringbridge Web link.
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/judymcguire2/journal/view/id/5b19cc3bc1f03ee7148b46fc?utm_source=JEN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JEN+email&token=ZXlKMGVYQWlPaUpLVjFRaUxDSmhiR2NpT2lKSVV6STFOaUo5LmV5SjFjMlZ5U1dRaU9qWTFOekExTkRZc0luSmxjMjkxY21ObFNXUWlPaUkxWWpFNVkyTXpZbU14WmpBelpXVTNNVFE0WWpRMlptTWlMQ0owZVhCbElqb2lhbTkxY201aGJDSXNJbWx6YzNWbFpFRjBJam94TlRJNE5ERTRNRFV3ZlEuWjhsUDBIZm5LSmYxWDV2djdHSDlhUVQ0dUllcER6S0htMU9OY3Flei02MA%3D%3D&utm_content=visitsite

Judy was admitted to the hospital today…

Journal entry by Lynn Negaard — 2 hours ago

Judy was admitted to Meeker Memorial Hospital today in Litchfield… MRI is show there is some swelling in her brain causing weakness.

Thank you to all who have brought flowers 🌺 this week it’s been a highlight each day to go check out what’s new 😃.  Those who are around drive by and check out the garden!

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Blog (715) posted on February 14, 2010

Posted on February 14, 2010

Fond memories of growing up in the Turtle Mountains
Memories from Margret Seim Lawston (54):  Citrus Heights, CA

I read the blog about sheep shearing. It did bring a lot of memories back to me. I can’t tell you how much I remember about growing up in the turtle mountains. I think growing up on a farm was a real advantage to me. sheep shearing , Dehorning cattle, butchering Beef, pork, sheep, and chicken, is very foreign to all my friends living in big cities. Let me not forget about the threshing crew that came every fall. Another event I remember clearly is moving the cattle from one pasture to another. So so many memories. My childhood growing up in the turtle mountains was an enormous blessing. Thanks for all you do.

Dunseith Vandalized property
Question/Posting from Don Martel (DHS Principal): Rosemount, MN

Hi Gary,

These are some not so pretty pictures taken last weekend, while Colleen and I were in the Dunseith/Rolette area to decorate our relatives graves.

Does anyone know if there’s any future plans for this vandalized property? ( I was told the law enforcement authorities recently discovered a Meth manufacturing lab there.) It is a beautiful area and it’s a shame to see what has happened to it.

We drove on an old paved road that goes east off the highway into the San and loops around to the south and back West connecting to where we came in.

I don’t know what any of the buildings are called and I probably never did.

I have shared them with you in hopes that some of your viewers might get a movement going to do something with that beautiful piece of real estate.

I asked a couple of people, “who owns the land?”.  They didn’t know.

If it still belongs to the State, the State should clean it up.

What a disgrace?

Don

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Blog (714) posted on February 13, 2010

Posted on February 13, 2010

Sheep shearing

Reply from Dennis Dubois (’63):  Minneapolis, MN

I sure relate to Vickie’s story on tromping wool. I did that for many years for Art Seim. My dad would help him shear and “dip” them. Up a ramp and through some disinfectant for ticks. My memory is that I would tromp the wool, with my shoes on, and when the day was done, my leather shoes were like cloth. The lanolin softened them up into a limp piece of leather. My dad always said Art Seim was the fastest shearer he ever knew. Dad and Art were both soooo strong, they handled the sheep so easily. Good memories.

Reply from Allen Richard (’65): Grand Rapids, MI

Gary, I think I can relate to your situation.  My mother in law has Alzheimer’s.  In some ways she seems to be better, and worse in other ways. We need to keep her out of the kitchen and away from the stairs.  There are many other things as well as well as the near daily fading.

Hang in there!

Allen

Rev Hampton Kavlie
Reply from Theresa Sivertson Delikat:  Box Elder, SD

Just a note on Hampton Kavlie. His father Leonard and my father were first cousins. Hampton married Tom and I 44 years ago.  Theresa Sivertson Delikat

Gary’s Note:
Theresa is the daughter of Lars and Ruby Sivertson. They lived east of Lake Metigoshe near Oscar and Sylvia Bergan’s.

Theresa,  I didn’t realize that Leonard and your Dad were first cousins. Bernard and Betty Kavlie, Leonard’s brother, lived very near you too. Their farm was very near the Canadian border

San Haven Photo
Reply from Ginger LaRocque Poitra (’65): Belcourt, ND

Morning Gary,

In response to the San Haven picture. Before putting it to rest with the names you have on them. Remember that number 8 was changed to Vivian Poitra.

I wanted to say, I think you had this picture up a few years or so ago. I remember bringing a hard copy to my mother-in-law, while she was in the Rolette home, her mind was pretty sharp, she was naming the people in the picture. She worked at San Haven. She thought it was a nice picture. She knew them all.

We are so fortunate to still have you writing this blog. Keep going you are very much appreciated by all.

Thanks Gary,

Ginger Poitra class of 1965

Gary’s Reply
Thank you Ginger for the nice comment

San Haven Photo
Reply from Jay Vanorny (’66):  Dunseith, ND

Jay thinks maybe #3 is Nels Holman, he has enjoyed this picture, tried telling me stories of some of the people.
my name is Karen, and I work for Jay Vanorny

San Haven Photo
Reply from Toni Morinville Gredesky (68):  Farimount, ND

Hi Gary,

Number 11 in the San Haven pic is not my mother. She never worked at the San.

Toni Morinville Gredesky

San Haven Photo

Folks Can we ID number 11? Then we’ll have them All identified.  Thanks

Stokes picture posted yesterday

Reply from John Tangen:  Calistoga, CA. 

Hi Gary, those are interesting pictures of the Stokes family I don’t recall ever seeing before.  Could that be Frank and Julia on the right?  And apparently the Rendahl’s had only the one daughter, Alice?  I knew some of her family (the Van Radens) when I lived in Kansas.  BTW, I didn’t recall your folks raising sheep!

Gary’s Reply:
Thanks John. Doing some picture comparisons, that is definitely Frank and Julia Stokes, my grandparents. You mother, Esther Thompson Tangen was related too.  Her mother, Alice Stokes Thompson, and my grandfather, Frank Stokes, were siblings.

Kalk Reunion Pictures

Posted by Al Lopez:  Minneapolis, MN

Hi Gary,
This Al Lopez. I was married to Kathy (Barbara) Kalk here’s some pictures of our get together:
Kalk members: Vince, Rod, Janet, Marlene, and Natalie.

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Blog (713) posted on February 12, 2010

San Haven Picture

Folks, before we put this one to bed are we able to identify number 3?

Leonard and Dot Kavlie Family & Hampton Kavie Obitury|
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

Gary,

FYI

The Leonard and Dot Kavli  family lived   on a well kept farm across  the fence, South  of Little Prairie Cemetery.

A tall evergreen grove in view  from thefe  is a  beacon to the yard.

.This  farm was   purchased by John and Helen Gunville  and  again later,  by E. Gustafson.

My  mother  worked  for  Dot and Leonard as young teen,  she always spoke fondly of the family.

My Uncle,  (Willard ) Bill Lamb held  Reverend Kavli  in high esteem.

Later.
Vickie

Reverend Hampton Kavlie

Reverend Hampton Almor Kavlie, 88, longtime Lutheran Brethren Pastor, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in a Minot Hospital.

Hampton was born January 29, 1930 at Bottineau, North Dakota the son of Leonard and Dagney “Dot” (Brujhell) Kavlie. He was raised on the family farm near Dunseith and educated at country schools north of Dunseith before graduating from Hillcrest Academy in 1949.

Hampton attended the Bottineau School of Forestry before entering the seminary for three years. He was united in marriage to Ethel Schroeder on September 2, 1951 at Souris, ND. Following their marriage, they moved to Fergus Falls, where he completed his education at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in 1954.

Hampton began a lengthy career as a minister, serving the communities of Osakis, MN, Grand Forks, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, Williston, ND, Minot, ND and Phoenix, AZ. They returned to Williston in 1978 until returning to Minot in 1995 to serve Our Redeemers Lutheran Brethren Church. He retired for the second time in 2004 after 50 years in the ministry. During his time as a Pastor, he had also traveled extensively as an evangelist throughout the United States.

Hampton enjoyed preaching, singing, traveling, telling stories and fishing. Blessed are the many who knew him and were touched by his ministry.

His loving family includes, wife of 66 years, Ethel of Minot; children, Garreth (Margery) Kavlie, Jamestown, ND, Gaylord (Cindy) Kavlie, Bismarck, ND, Grant (Gloria) Kavlie, Glendale, AZ, Garnell “Dolly” (Dave) Gowan, Minot and Gayle (Curt) Moore, Minot; 14 grandchildren & 25 great grandchildren; brothers, Curtis (Elaine) Kavlie, Fergus Falls, MN & Jerry (Arlys) Kavlie, Great Falls, MT; sister in law, Phyllis Kavlie of Rolette, ND; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Hampton was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Duane Kavlie.

Funeral service: Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Thursday, May 31st from 4:00-7:00p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers or plants the family prefers memorials to Our Redeemer’s Church or Our Redeemer’s Christian School.

Sheep shearing time on the farm
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70): dogdays@utma.com Bottineau, ND

 Gary and Friends of Dunseith, 

            I recall in MT some sheep ranchers keep a llama with sheep to keep the predators away.

When In Scotland there  were no predators.  And many different kinds of sheep. 

Some on an  Isle off Orkney there are sheep with green wool.

Here in the states on are farm there were mainly  are white faced  Columbia and  black faced sheep.  

            Yes, I love sheep.  I love  gentle ewes in the  pasture and frisky lambs in the spring     

The article,  brought back memories of  springtime shearing on the farm.

            Usually,  my dad and another  fellow caught  the  sheep,   two guys  sheared, and me, the tromper.

Yes,  I was a Tromper.

            A  tromper’s job  was  to  climb  into the huge burlap,  scratchy,  gunny bag smelling of jute and stomp,  tramp and tromp to pack the wool down.

The bag was attached to a wooden frame.  Up a step ladder I climb ,  crawl over the frame, hop in the bag,  and slide down to the bottom.

             TROMP-TROMP-TROMPED  all morning,  as one after another  fleece was thrown in.

The strong odor of  the lanolin  always met me, and sometimes a wee bit  poop-y wool. tags and  no time to brush away  few sheep ticks.

            From inside the bag I heard  cacophony of   sounds;

constant buzzing  of the shears  (the two shearers did not  speak just sheared, deep  bleating of the  ewes, baa’s,   baa , baa’s of their lambs in the distance crying for  their  momma’s, pitter patter  scramble of feet  whence escaping the arms of the shearer as he  released a ewe.

            Whomp! Humph! Another fleece on my head! 

Deep  BAA,  as a ewe  trotted off   kicking up her heels  onto the green grass in search of her hungry lamb.

            Finally, one bag down more to come!  Back in another bag and do it all over again.

A bit more rambunctious, boisterous sound came from  the buck sheep  as he was caught and presented to the shearer.

I  was always wondering, “”Now what would I do if he got loose and gave me in the wool bag a bunt?

Never happened.  My dad and the other guy were always great sheep wrestlers!

            High noon. Job done. 

Time for mom’s roast beef , tators & gravy and dessert.

            Year after year, Dad would say, Shearing time tomorrow,  “Time to pack the wool.”

 I’d reply, “Nooooo Dad!  Not me! It’s hot and smelly, and greasy lanolin in there!.

            Dad always replied, ” Lanolin makes your skin and hair beautiful”.

We can’t do without you…..It is an important job. Won’t  you you please help? 

(like the cartoon character Charlie Brown,) I fell for my Dad’s psychology every time every spring!

            Once again like a tick, I’d be  crawling  in the wool sack.

            Who were some of the  area sheep shearers?

            Hank Salmonson was one.

  I think now,  there is probably  only one in the  entire state.

            Years ago, there were a number shearer’s in the area and a flock of sheep on most farms.

But alas! The coyotes moved in and  time moved TOO.

            Thanks Gary, love to your beautiful wife.

Until later, Happy June.

Vickie L. Metcalfe,  May 2018

Gary’s comments,

Hank Salmonson and Albert Hiatt were the sheep Shearer’s at  our farm and the area too other than for Robert Pritchard who sheared his own. We only had about 20 sheep, so only a couple of smaller bags that didn’t need to be tramped.

 Vickie, I feel for you having to have been in that wool sack. On a warm day that must have been pure hell. All that you said is very true too. You didn’t exaggerate one bit either.  

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Blog (712) posted on February 11, 2010

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