Replies to Leland Stickland’s 1960 DHS Football Picture:

First off, I want to make it very clear that Leland Identified Lowell Bad heart Bull correctly. I am the one that changed it thinking he was wrong. My apologies Leland. With the over whelming replies that is for sure Bad heart Bull. You all agreed that the unidentified guy on the top left is Ron Longie, so we know it’s him. Ron and Donald Egbert would have been 8^th graders too. They must have been really good to have been chosen to participate in High School Football.   Thank you, folks, for all the replies and thank you Leland for sharing. I think we now have everyone identified Correctly too. Gary

Reply from Dennis Dubois (’63):
Good morning Gary. I just looked at Leland Stickland’s football picture and he has a couple of mistakes. I don’t know who Jim Trevor is, but that is me. Bruce pigeon is actually Russell Pigeon and Lowell Leonard is actually Lowell Bad Heart Bull. I don’t know who that is on the top left. It could be Greg LaCroix. The deceased are: Don Egbert, Russell Pigeon, Don Prouty, Lowell Bad Heart Bull, John Morgan, Dwight Lang, Bob Jury and Dan Machipiness.

Gary’s reply Thanks Dennis for the corrections and listing those deceased too. We now have you correctly Identified too.

Reply from Ron Peltier (’70):  Dunseith, ND
I don’t think #53 was Lowell Leonard, probably a Bad Heart Bull.  And Donald Egbert is the second guy from the left in the back row. Gary’s reply Thanks Ron for the corrections. Reply from Ken Nerpel (’65): snerpel@gmail.com Rugby, ND Re: DHS 1960 Football team

I believe the unidentified player to be (class of 65er) Ron Longie and the player identified as Lowell Leonard is actually Lowell Bad Heart Bull.

Regards

Kenneth Nerpel

Gary’s reply Thanks Ken for the corrections
Reply from Wayne Smith (“61):  Lake Metigoshe, ND
I believe Number 53 is Lowell Bad Heart Bull.

Wayne Smith

Gary’s reply Thanks Wayne for the correction
Reply from Susan Fassett Martin (’65): Spearfish, SD I think that is Ron Longie first one in the back row.  I think #53 is Lowell Bad Heart Bull, not Lowell Leonard

Gary’s reply Thanks Susan for the corrections

Bruce Pigeon (’61):  Garrison, ND
Hi Gary Hope all is well and life is good.  On Lee Strickland 1960 Football picture.  My name is listed where it should have been Russell Pigeon listed.  I sat out that year because of a injury that had plagued me for several years.  Still have fond memories of those times.

Take care

Bruce Pigeon

Gary’s reply Thanks Bruce this reply and the corrections.

Reply from Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,   Leland did pretty well on his ID of the teams.  I might throw in a couple thoughts.  In the back row, left side, I think might be one of the Longie boys, then Don Egbert for sure, then I think is Dennis Dubois although it may be Jim Trevors as Leland said?  Next to him looks to be Russell ‘Sadie’ Pigeon as Bruce wasn’t quite as tall, as I remember?  Number 53 next to the coach is Lowell Bad Heart Bull, I believe.  Leland was correct with ‘Lowell’ just not Leonard.  The fellow on the right end of the front row (60) looks familiar and I at first thought was Dennis Dubois but I think not.  These are just my guesses and may all be wrong so others should correct any that I misidentified.  I do remember when Russell Pigeon played basketball, he was the biggest guy on the team and the biggest white jersey that “Sadie” had to wear, was number ’00’ and we younger kids used to chuckle at that.  Thanks Gary?

Gary’s reply
Thanks Dick for this reply and corrections. Everything you said corelates with all the other replies. Your memory, as always, is fantastic. This class year, 60/61, was 7 years ahead of you too.

Note: For those of you that save this picture, the names will follow.

 Lyle Lunde Passed away: Former well know Bottineau County Sheriff Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (‘70) Bottineau, ND

https://www.nerofuneralhome.net/obituary/lyle-lunde

Lyle Lunde, age 97 of Bottineau, died Saturday at the North Dakota Veteran’s Home in Lisbon.

FYI
Sheriff Lundy was  a WWII navy veteran who served this country,  both in ˝ Germany and Pacific fronts.

He was  the former Bottineau County Sheriff.

We connected by discussion of his Navy service and time spent in Scotland.

I  very much enjoyed every visit I had with him.

He had just moved into the  ND  Veterans home at Lisbon a few short  weeks ago.

He was a treasured honourable man who gave and received respect.

A true Exemplary of the Greatest Generation!

Vickie

Sheriff Lyle Lundy
Reply from Travis Metcalfe (’76)   Mesa, AZ

I worked for Lyle Lundy as a Deputy in Bottineau for a year or 2….Great guy to work for….

TRAVIS

          Sue Berg passed away

https://www.nerofuneralhome.net/obituary/susan-berg

Sue was a first cousin to Don, Curt, Keith and Diane Rheault Berg all DHS graduates. Their father was Erling Berg

Sue’s parents were Clarence and Mabel Berg. Clearance and Erling were brothers.

Mabel, Sue’s mother, was a Sister to Helga Petterson. She was married to my dad’s brother Nels.

Thursday our time, I received the following FB message from Neola Kofoid Garbe

Gary, you probably know this, but Jim just sent this to me.  I feel SO bad about it.  If you haven’t heard, Sue Berg the hairdresser at Lk Met didn’t survive a bicycle accident yesterday at Met State Park.  She was biking with someone and their bikes collided.    She fell and hit her head on road.  Terrible things happen and fast!

Susan’s Obituary Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Susan’s Obituary

Sue Berg, age 63 of Lake Metigoshe, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at a Minot hospital.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Mouse River Cemetery, Landa.  Visitation will be Monday, August 31, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Susan Kristine Berg, a blond hair, blue eyed Norwegian, was born at St. Andrews Hospital in Bottineau, ND on November 7, 1956, to Clarence and Mabel Berg. She was raised on the Berg family farm along with her brother and sister and attended school in Souris, ND. Sue was a Souris “Blue Jay” and graduated from high school in 1975. Her high school summers were spent at Lake Metigoshe carhopping at the Drive Inn.

Sue was always very creative and studied both flower and hair design. She started her life-long career as a hair stylist working at “Diane’s Mane Street Salon” in Bottineau, ND. Over 35 years ago, Sue took a leap of faith and started “Wave Maker by Sue” at her home in Whiskey Bay on Lake Metigoshe. Sue wasn’t just a hairstylist for most of her customers. She became an extension of their families and a life-long friend.

Sue loved living on the lake and enjoyed all the fun that went along with it. From jet-skiing to boating, Sue loved her time in the water and the warm sun. She wouldn’t mind if summer lasted all year as long as the sun was shining. In the winter, Sue tried to get away when she could to a beach in Mexico or somewhere else warm to relax and catch some Vitamin D. For over a decade Sue talked about moving to a warmer destination, but she just couldn’t leave the summer paradise she called her home.

Sue was a kind, generous, and warm-hearted gal and a loving friend to many. Although she had no spare time, she still prepared and delivered food for friends and cut hair for the elderly at area nursing homes. Her family has many fond memories of her making them laugh with the wit she inherited from her dad. Sue was a “Cat Whisperer” and enjoyed rescuing and feeding many of them through the years. She was very spiritual and loved Jesus.

Sue left this world on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND after sustaining a head injury in a bicycle accident. The Silver Lining in this tragic time of sorrow is that Sue will live on through the donation of her organs by doing what she always did best, helping other people.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and numerous uncles and aunts.

Sue is survived by her sister Cindy (Mike) Pesek of Grand Forks, ND; brother Denis (Marty) Schoonover of Arlington, WA; nephews James (Sherry) Schoonover of Lake Stevens, WA and Adam (Michelle) Lunde of Maple Grove, MN; nieces Kristy (Scott) Olson of Marysville, WA and Bethany (Joe) Benjamin of East Grand Forks, MN; five great nieces and four great nephews; one aunt Delores Berg of Rugby, ND; many cousins; cherished friends and hair clients; and millions of kitty-cats.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Mouse River Cemetery and the Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue.

DHS 1960 Football team
Posted by Lee (Leland) Stickland (’64):  Dickinson, ND

Gary’s comment.

Folks, this picture was taken 60 years ago. What a clear picture too.

I admire Leland’s ability to remember the names of all but one of these guys with the correct spelling too.

Leland asked that we check his verification of his recollection of the Identification of these guys. First guy on the left in the back row is the only one not identified.

Please Identify those no longer with us and the location of those still with us.

Message from Cheryl Larson Dakin (’71):  Bedford, TX.

Hi All

I am back in North Dakota! The big difference this year is that I am retired as of Dec. 31, 2019 and we don’t have to rush back to Texas in 2 weeks for work. We can stay as long as we want to, and plan to be here until the end of September. I will miss my grands and my kids, but it’s so nice to be back “home”.  With all that is going on in this world, it is such a comfort to be here where the grass is green, the sky is blue (and so big!) and the people are friendly and welcoming and kind. We lived here off and on for a brief period of time a long time ago but it has always been home, and it is the place some of our earliest friendships were made. It has been the place we come back to, to regroup and unwind. I brought jars and lids and can’t wait to begin processing the chokecherries my sisters have picked and putting up some of the bounty from their vegetable gardens. They do the work and I reap the benefit. It is so good to be back.

As summer winds down and kids go back to school and we try to figure out what our new normal is supposed to be I hope everyone is healthy and happy and has a great fall season.

Cheryl Larson Dakin

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Minot, ND

Marian’s Obituary

Marian Johnson, age 90 of Bottineau, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at a Bottineau hospital.  Her funeral will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10:00 am at the First Lutheran Church in Bottineau.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery north of Bottineau. Gary Stokes’ comments I was saddened and surprised to hear of Marian’s passing. I never thought of her being as old as she was. Lester, Marian and family lived on Lester’s childhood home farm located  two miles NW of our childhood farm. Their children used to catch the School bus at our house. Marian was very active with the Mountaineers 4-H club. She was a 4-H leader for many years. After moving to Bottineau, Marian worked at the Bottineau Senior Center for many years too. Lester passed away a few years ago. I will post her complete obituary when it’s available. We extend our condolences to all of Marian’s family too. She was a good person and will be missed dearly.

Thank you to Vickie Metcalfe (’70)
From Bill Krause (’74):  Dickinson, ND

Thank you Vickie Metcalfe for those kind words about our Mother, Ruby Krause. They are very much appreciated!! She will definitely be missed…Bill Krause

Condolences to the Ruby Krause Family
From Larrett Peterson (’71):  Crosby, ND

Hi Garry ,

Hope you’re doing great at Cebu with Bernadette…..Larrett was sending his sympathy to the Family of Ruby Krause…………

Regards to everyone !
Yola ( Larrett Peterson )

Reply to Nancy Holter’s Posting:
From Geri Metcalfe Munro (’69):   Fargo, ND

 Nancy Holter’s posting
My grandmother was Charlotte Fairles, daughter of Annie Fairles. Her uncles were Murrays.  They lived by Butte St. Paul and Lord’s Lake.

Geri Metcalfe Munro’s reply
Dwain Coleman was related to his aunt, Marion Fairless–any relation to the Coleman’s??  Or, Sue Gilmore Metcalfe?

Birthday Greetings to Jerry VandeWalle, ND Supreme Court Justice
Jerry’s brother Virgil, A Community Icon, was an Ag and FFA teacher in Bottineau for many years.
Face Book posting by Virgil’s daughter Mary VandeWalle Kuntz.
Mary Graduated from Bottineau HS in 1973:

Gary’s comment
Folks: Jerry Vandewalle’s brother, Virgil VandeWalle (deceased) was an Agriculture and FFA teacher at Bottineau HS for years. Many of you on this distribution were his students. He was a community Icon.  He also facilitated the Monday night farmers classes that many of the local farmers attended including me. I was in High School at the time. I attended those classes with my dad and Robert Pritchard.

Jerry very much resembles Virgil too.
I have included Mary With this distribution.  

Mary’s FB posting
August 15 is my uncle Jerry Vandewalle’s BIRTHDAY I would so appreciate cards sent to him as he is still dealing with Covid. Send me a PM if you would like to do this. Thanks to everyone for your concern and kind messages and comments Most of you know Jerry and he knows you but if not could you tell him how you know me???
August 14, 2019 ·
Happy birthday to this man … Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle….. better known as uncle Jerry or Jerry by his namesake Lincoln Gerald. This man has been like a father to me as his brother ( my dad) died at a very young age. Thank you Jerry for all you’ve done for me and all you’ve done for the state of ND . Your life has been the Supreme Court but you have also been there for me or anyone else whenever the need is present. You are most definitely a man of integrity, character, empathy and kindness. Lincoln should be so fortunate to have you as his great great uncle. Rock on Jerry….. we love you beyond words

Meteor shower this week!
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Weblink
https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/perseids-2020-1.5678617

August 9, 2020
Gary and Friends of Dunseith,

When I was a child one of my  very  favorite earliest  summer memories was going up to Jim and Ella’ Metcalfe’s farm home close to the border on a Saturday night.

Those wonderful  girl cousins taught us how to play ‘Ante aye Over’. (Annie, annie  i over)

Later darkest dark, darkness descended.

While the grown-ups visited over coffee in the house the Girls brought out a blanket.

We all lay down on our backs,  elbow to elbow, looked up and gazed at the stars in the sky.

In the Jim Metcalfe yard,
I discovered  the  Milky Way, the North star, the  Little Dipper, the Big Dipper… and watched for falling stars to wish on.

Look for the  Meteor Shower this week.

I  plan on making a wish.

Please, join me in gazing at the stars and wish for a vaccine!

Vickie  L. Metcalfe

GRAND – OPENING GAGA BALL AT THE BOTTINEAU TURTLE PARK
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

FYI
This is Dakota’s Scouting   project. 

 Dakota is Jay (’66) and Lola Metcalfe (’66) Vanorny’s grandson.  Great Grandson of Jim and Ella Metcalfe.

                        The Bottineau  Veterans  supported Dakota on his project.

 He is making a difference for Youth  in the  Bottineau community.

The Corley family moved from Kansas last year.  

Tina, his mom is an EMT here in Bottineau.

Tina and her husband Christian are very involved in  many  Community Service projects 

Later, Vickie
VFW Posting

ALL

Everyone is invited to come.  WE, the Legion, AMVETs, VFW have donated to this project. would be great to see as many come as possible

GRAND-OPENING GAGABALL ARENA: (Please share this post! Tx!)

Everyone in Bottineau is invited to the Grand Opening of the Gagaball Arena in Tommy Turtle Park on Tuesday, August 18th from 6pm to 8pm. We will be social distancing and masks are encouraged. Don’t miss the Mayor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 7pm. Dakota Corley is working on his Eagle Scout (the highest rank in Scouting) wanted to build the Gagaball arena to give back to the community. Gagaball is a “friendly version of dodgeball”, lots of fun for kids of all ages & built by the Scouts of Troop 528 with lots of support from local organizations including Asst Scoutmaster & home builder Bud Saykally & family. Come out on Tuesday to enjoy hotdogs, chips, drinks and s’mores, as we celebrate this awesome addition to the community. Any questions, call Dakota 701-404-9400. See you there!

Al Wondrasek

Hello Folks,

Sorry for the long delay with postings.

 In the process of upgrading Windows 10, I lost all my address books. I have recovered them all now, so all is OK.

 Gary

Deer Heart Lodge Pictures
From Nancy Holter: naholter52@yahoo.com

I came across your blog while looking for information about Deer Heart Park. My maternal grandmother grew up in the shadow of Butte St. Paul (literally). I am scanning photos from the 30s and one that caught my eye was this one from Deer Heart Park. It looks like there are 2 squirrels, dressed, in a diorama of some sort – can that be correct? Can you give me any information about the park?

My grandmother was Charlotte Fairles, daughter of Annie Fairles. Her uncles were Murrays.  They lived by Butte St. Paul and Lord’s Lake.

I also have a number of photos of the dedication of Butt St. Paul Park, if you are interested. Yes Nancy, we are interested in any pictures you may have. Please send them to me. Thanks, Gary

I see you have graduation lists back to 1930, I think I may have one  or two from about 1911-15. If I find them again, I will scan them for you.

Nancy Holter

Gary’s comments
Are any of you familiar with Nancy’s relatives, the Fairles family. What Murray family was she connected to?

Deer Heart Lodge Pictures

Ruby Krause, Former Dunseith Educator, Obituary
Posted by Vickie Metcalf (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Ruby (Torno) Krause

Jan 24, 1932 – Jul 29,2020

https://www.nerofuneralhome.net/obituary/ruby-krause

Friday, July 31, 2020

Gary and Friends of Dunseith School,

            Ruby  Krause was well known as an Elementary educator  at Dunseith  Public School.

Ruby and Howard’s children all graduated from Dunseith Public High School.

            Ruby ‘s  faith, her family and education were very important to her.

Many Dunseith children were blessed to have Mrs. Krause as a teacher/principal. 

( I worked alongside her for several years)

            My sympathy to  Ruby’s children and grandchildren on the loss of this fine, smart articulate lady.

Sincerely,

Vickie L. Metcalfe