Wrong Info in San Haven Article posted several days ago
Message from Mona Dionne Johnson (48): Bottineau, ND
There are two statements in this article that are not TRUE ! There
never were 900 patients at one time at San Haven.
When I worked there in the early 50’s, the record was set at just over
350 patients. And the San was not shut down for the reason they
state. The State shut it down with the idea the residents would
benefit more from group homes? Patients at the time did not want to
leave so it couldn’t have been so bad, could it ?
Mona Johnson ’48
Bobbi Wenstad (70):
Thank you from Deb Wenstad Slyter (72): Dunseith, ND
I would like to say thank you to those who sent condolences on Bobbi’s passing. The kind words and thoughts are a testament to the person she was in life. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Also I send my condolences to Erling Landsverk on Borg’s passing. It’s never easy to lose a love one.
Thanks
Deb Slyter
Memories of Bobbi Wenstad (70):
From Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine (73): Grafton, ND
I have memories of growing up and hanging out with Deb wenstad because we were more the same age. When we were younger we would try to get Bobbi to hang out with us and her response which im sure was said with love was ” get out of here you snot nosed brats” I remember we loved to bug her. I remember her in school but of course she was upper class so needless to say we didnt hang out. She then came to work @ san haven and she still not to freindly kind of kept to self. I then moved to grafton and latter saw her name on the schedule and thought oh I rember her being to her self.. Well boy was I wrong we hooked up and because we had the turtle mt school days and most important she was Connie Medruds best friend and I was Wandas so we shared stories of that tragic night which was 39 yrs ago today. We became close friends almost on the spot.we latter moved out to the same residitional area and just grew closer and closer and through her made an awesome forever friend her husband Robert. She was an excellant nurse, told it like it was and if you didnt like it well in her words tough shit get over it. We played a progressive rummy and it was renamed by the people that played it with her as KBA rummy which meant kick Bobbis ass rummy. we all wanted to beat her and of how she loved to beat us. Yesterday at the center we had a celebrate Bobbis life for her many co-workers and clients. We had people write on an index card their memories they wanted to share. It was so awesome to watch people write and cry @ the same time. Many tears and stories were shared Bobbi and I went though a lot together and our friendship just grew and grew. I will miss her so I cant even put it in to words. When we all transfered from san haven they did not want us here they felt we were taking their jobs of course none of us cared. well so many came and now there is only 2 left Paul Krause and my self. Im always glad to see him it makes me feel like alittle bit of home is here.
Condolences to the Wenstad family:
From Sharon Longie Dana (73): MIssoula MT
My Condolences to the Wenstad Family,
I was good friends with Debbie and Donna in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Longie Dana (73)
Bottineau County flooding
Pictures posted by Vickie Metcalfe (68) and Neola Kofoid Garbe:
The attached pictures were taken on Monday, April 18 by Nathan Boll.
If you are on Facebook, you can see these pictures there, too. Type “Nathan Boll” in the search line; the pictures should come up.
Today’s posting from a former Army Reservist Dentist friend of mine now living in Arizona.
You should know that by today’s standards none of us was supposed to ever make it.
HIGH SCHOOL — 1957 vs. 2010
Scenario1:
Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck’s gun rack.
1957 – Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack’s shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2010 – School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario 2:
Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1957 – Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2010 – Police called and SW A T team arrives — they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it.
Scenario 3:
Jeffrey will not be still in class, he disrupts other students.
1957 – Jeffrey sent to the Principal’s office and given a good paddling by the Principal. He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2010 – Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for A DD. The family gets extra money (SSI) from the government because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario 4:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor’s car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1957 – Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.
2010 – Billy’s dad is arrested for child abuse, Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy’s sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy’s mom has an affair with the psychologist.
Scenario 5:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1957 – Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock.
2010 – The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario 6:
Pedro fails high school English.
1957 – Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2010 – Pedro’s cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro’s English teacher. English is then banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario 7:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed.
1957 – Ants die.
2010 – ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents – and all siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated. Johnny’s dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario 8:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 – In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2010 – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
This should hit every email inbox to show how stupid we have become!
