George & Evelyn Gottbreht
Remembrance from Mark Schimetz (70): Rolette, ND
Hi Gary, I recall another remembrance of Evelyn Gottbreht, and George, Told to me by Louis Schimetz, my Dad. It took place during the Prohibition years. George had bought a new car and decided to go to Canada and get some whiskey. He and My grandfather, decided to take Johns old car in case they got caught, leaving his new car at home. Evelyn must have been at work. So when George and John got back home they stopped at Georges house and stole a few of Evelyn’s Chickens, as they were going to have big poker bash at John Schimetz’s farm, (Where Terry Halvorson now lives). So the boys were having a blast, that is until Georges’ new car comes engine roaring and clattering into John Schimetz’ farm yard. All were wondering who was driving Georges new Car. They all knew that Evelyn didn’t drive? But before they knew what was going a shotgun blast shoots the ground in front of Georges new car, and one mad as hell Evelyn Gottbrehdt, rolled out and the expletive’s and buckshot aimed at George and the rest of the at Party goers, continued until they got out of range and She was out of Shells. Georges new car was never the same. Mad at losing all those chickens, Evelyn decided it was time to learn how to drive. She managed to get the car into Low gear and put the gas to the floor until she got to the party to take issue with George and who ever else involved in. Yes in deed she was quit a lady.
Mel Kuhn is a bachelor
Message from Mel Kuhn (70): St. John, ND.
Howdy Gary,
I thought I better let Larry H. & Bill G. know that my wife is gone to Bismarck to a workshop for the week and I’m just starting into day three and I still have dishes left. The trouble is is that she may be gone for 2 weeks if she gets a call from our daughter in Bozeman, MT. She is due to have her first child on Monday. If she is gone for 2 weeks the dish situation is going to turn into a problem again. She told me that there is some paper plates and plastic silverware somewhere but I really wasn’t paying that much attention, I was just trying to get her car loaded so she could get going. I didn’t want her to be late you know. I don’t much care for paper plates so I thought that if she got the Montana call that she could just swing by here on the way and do up the dishes quick like. I thought there to be nothing wrong with this idea but I could tell by the look that she gave me that I guess not. So paper plates it is, as this time she didn’t leave the checkbook with me to buy new ones. I’ll be running borderline on kettles and frying pans but I did go to a rummage sale this summer where the proceeds were going to a good cause and I picked up a half dozen or pans of various sizes. It does get a little clumsy making a pack of Ramen Noodles in a 8 quart kettle, but what the heck it beats doing dishes. I was thinking of trying to join up with the Senior Citizen’s Club and maybe getting in on this meals on wheels delivery deal. What do you think guys?
Mel Kuhn
Mel, All I can say is, you have a very understanding wife. Don’t ever let go of her. Gary
The Meaning of the Folded Flag
From Don Martel (Teacher): Rosemount, MN
Just thought that if you have another slow day you could use this as a filler. Some of my students may remember some of this being on a test, or maybe they have lost their memory like I have.
Don
The Meaning of Folding the Flag.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to
correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2ndfold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens
trusting in God, it is to Himwe turn in times of peace as well as in time of war forHis divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen
Decatur, ‘Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.’
The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that
they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation underGod, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute tothe one who entered into the valley of the
shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been
through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons
and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, theGod of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
Christians eyes,God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are
uppermost reminding them of their nations motto,‘In God We Trust.’
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning.
In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is
referred to, the symbol of ‘ Liberty and Freedom.’
ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Fred Kofoid kills large Lynx near Bottineau
Clipping posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND
I happened to find this old clipping of Fred with the lynx he shot in 1972. Fred was the son of Otto/Emelia Petterson Kofoid. Fred/Wilma and family lived about a mile and a half east of “the fairground corner” in Bottineau. Fred’s brother, Henry Kofoid and family lived about half a mile farther east.
Neola
Folks, Fred Kofoid (Deceased) was a cousin to Neola’s dad and my dad. Fred’s wife, Wilma, lives at the Oak Manor apartments in Bottineau.
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