San Haven
Reply from Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI
Reply to Mona Johnson.
You are right about the beauty of the San and the quality of care patients received. Historically though, the San was doomed by a series of court cases around the country and ND. The ARC went on a crusade against institute that housed the severely multiply handicapped. They won all the cases including the one against ND. Judge Bruce Van Syckle presided over the trial as well as the implementation of regulations that the buildings could not be converted to handle. The judge was finding in favor of the ARC on every issue. These were the same issues on which the ARC had prevailed in several other states already. It was about that time that the state built the new kitchen and Laundry up there, hoping that would get the judge to back of. It only proved to be a temporary fix.
The main buildings at the San are much like many others of their age. They were very strong, and they contained many miles of pipe that was insulated with asbestos. No occupant could be found that could offset the cost of renovation.
Trust me — it was the longest battle I was ever involved in during my 14 years in the legislature.
Allen Richard
Reply to 1957-2010 comparison posted yesterday
From Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
I just have to comment on the 1957-2010 comparison. If it wasn’t so
true, it would be funny. I’m still trying to understand how we, as a
country, let things get this far from center? It’s human nature for
good people to try to make things better for all the members of society,
old and young alike. Each and every one of the comparisons is based on
how over zealous the effort became. It has even become kind of
‘fashionable’ to see how far we can push this under the cause of
political correctness. At what point does a society finally wake up and
see how this misdirection is actually the root cause of the problem? My
humble opinion. Thanks Gary!
Dick
Reply to 1957-2010 comparison posted yesterday
From Joe Johnson (77): Lindstrom, MN
Gary,
Really enjoyed the 1957 vs. 2010 school comparison list. I would say for NoDak that the 1957 could most likely be extended up through at least the mid to late 70’s. I remember my brother Jeff and I going waterfowl hunting before school, while we were in high school. The shotguns went to school with us and many times we would run the birds home at lunch, finish dressing them, pop them in the freezer and then back to school.
Greatest part of this was Mom would give us a note when we went hunting just in case we were chasing down a good flock out on the prairie and got to school late. Hunting during mid-week was just another incentive Mom and Dad used to get us to keep our grades up.
Joe
Reply to Bottineau County Flooding pictures
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND
Gary,
Ruth Gust, who is Ovidia Schneder’s daugher and Karen Larson’s sister
forwarded me those photos just before I dashed them off to you.
Ruth is also connected to Neola.
I was thinking you might be homesick for ND.
Now, I’m fairly certain you are very happy to be at home in Cebu.
Any way, I thought you would be interested to see Springtime 2011,
in North Dakota along the “MIGHTY MOUSE”,
______which is ROARING!
I just hope everyone continues to keep safe in their travels around
the state.
Later. Vickie
Yes Vickie, I am very happy right here in Cebu. All the snow accumulations this past winter that is now melting is sure causing major water problems around the whole state. As you mentioned in an earlier message, much of the snow is yet to melt in the hills. The melting of that snow may very well cause a few flooding problems throughout your local area too. I am so hoping all this water dissipates early enough enabling the farmers to get their crops in? Gary
Happy Easter to each and everyone of you.
Bernadette and I are invited to Michael and Barbara Kenny’s this evening for Easter Dinner. Michael and Barbara, pictured below with Bernadette, are originally from Ireland, but moved to England for all of their working careers. Barbara an RN and Michael Dentist. When asked where they are from, they will always answer Ireland. Four years ago they retired here to Cebu. They absolutely love it here, especially the people. When Michael is asked if he is married to a Filipina, with a smile on his face he says “No I brought mine with me”.
Gary
