Tom Nikolaisen from Rolla
Folks, Do any of you know or remember Tom Nikolaisen from Rolla? Tom and I were Drafted into the army together along with Kenny Nerpel in June 1968. Following our Basic, Tom and I were both sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas to learn how to be dental assistants. Tom had just graduated from UND with a teaching degree. Following our AIT, Fort Sam picked Tom up as an instructor in their dental school. Tom was a farm boy too. Since those days, I have long lost touch with Tom. I’d love to make contact with him again. Gary
Reply from Gary Metcalfe (57): Forsyth, MO
Hello all….I need to put in a plug for the 2012 cruise on the NCL, Pearl. We were on the Pearl in January, out of New Orleans and that ship was carrying the number 1 spot in customer satisifaction for NCL fleet and it was the best time. We have a hard time waiting until February 2012 to take another cruise.
Bill Grimme you are a breathe of fresh air. What good is life without an opinion? Thanks for the extra input on Cliff Dickinson in a personal note. That was on the unique side of Dunseith. I am not sure how many people know of that side.
Bill we spend a night in Vicksburg on occasion when we drive to New Orleans for a cruise or whatever. Christmas Eve 2009 will not soon be forgotten! Coming into Vicksburg and wanted to go to church. We found an all black church, Baptist with the history of being the oldest church in Vicksburg, and the building was originally started by the slaves. We were the only white folks in the church and felt very welcomed and totally enjoyed the service. Like Barbara Fairchild says, “They really know how to have church!”
I might mention Bill that I know something about the seige at Vicksburg. The citizens were starved to the point of eating wall paper paste.
Gary Stokes you are a humanitarian and promoter of tolerance. Besides that you did chores before you went to school.
Something I feel I would like to set straight is the fact that Ole Evans was wounded three times. The PPMM book says, “twice wounded”, but he was wounded one more time after that news report. Anyone has access to the military records at the County Court House.
Sharron Gottbrecht Shen, to answer a question that came up and I have not responded too is that Ole and Bing Evans were not twins. Both were sargents in the Mediterrean Campaign.
Susan Fassett….again thanks for the tapes of your dad’s songs. Am still enjoying them
Deer Heart Lodge
Pictures from Richard & Rita Langer: Belcourt, ND
Hi Gary: Here are a few pictures taken at the Deer Heart Lodge complex in the early 50’s I am the tallest, and sure wish that I had that thin stature, instead of me being as wide as I am tall. My mother tooks us kids to this complex and to Peace Garden, Butte St. Paul and other interesting places on Sunday afternoons when we were younger. We did enjoy all of the rock formations that were built around the gardens, along with all the other creations that were there. Hope these pictures turn out ok. ..Let me know if I have to redo this….. Richard
