04/25/2011

Message from Esther Murray Fleming (65): Flint, MI

HAPPY EASTER TO EACH AND EVERYONE . hOPE EVERYONE HAS A VERY NICE DINNER.

 

BYE ESTHER
 
 
 
San Haven
Comments/questions from Sharon Zorn Gerdes (62): Windsor, CO
 

Allen, I am wondering– did anyone stand up for San Haven- did anyone provide proof of the atrocities that they claimed went on there? Were any patients named and abuse proved? I was really upset by the responses that ” ghost of ND ” gave and claimed were all true. Also, was it true ( rumor has it) that ARC built several houses which were later used to house patients from the San? My mom was very attached to the patients on her floor as I am sure many employees were, and I personally saw how clean that facility was. Also ” hosing patients down in the gym for baths” is just plain ridiculous. Any more insight you can provide would give some peace of mind. Thanks much. Sharon Gerdes
 
 
 
 
Guns
Reply from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

Joe Johnson’s comments brought something to mind. When I was going
to the School of Forestry in Bottineau, many of my friends had their
hunting rifles and even some handguns in their dorm rooms. I had a gun
in my off campus room too. I remember going out hunting rabbits south of
Bottineau and bringing the guns back into the dorm without any question
of whether or not we could. The college also sponsored the Rod and Gun
Club on campus. I guess we never thought anyone had any evil in mind.
It was as normal as going to lunch. I once brought an antique muzzle
loader rifle to speech class to give a demonstration speech on it’s
function. Today if someone did that they would probably be shot while
crossing campus! The difference is that we respected others rights and
they respected ours. To my knowledge, there was never an incident of
any kind just because students had guns in their rooms. Now our minds
are clouded by current thoughts of—‘He must be some kind of a
dangerous nut if he has a gun in his room.’ We’ve come a long ways,
baby! Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
 
 
2012 Caribbean Cruise
 
Folks,
 
Our February 2012 Caribbean Cruise is fast approaching. We recently sent Gina, our travel agent, the following request for a suggested hotel.

As soon as we have a hotel in place, I will that info onto you folks.
Hello Gina,
 
It’s getting about time to make arrangements for a suggested hotel for our folks to check into on February 18th, the day before the cruise. I know you know the area well and can make a good recommendation for us. Ideally we need a hotel that can provide transportation from the Airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the ship. We are looking for a good economical middle of the road hotel. If we can get good rates with a 5 star, that will be great, but we can settle for less. Our folks were very pleased with the Ramada Inn at SeaTac for our Alaska Cruise. I think it was rated a 3 star. Something on that order would work just fine. As you can guess, we are looking for the best bang for the buck.
 
Thanks,
 
Gary
Please call Gina to make your cruise reservations. I have listed her contact info below.
 
I have included several group pictures from our Alaska Cruise. It was so much fun having so many of us with common roots together for a whole week. Family and friends fit right into the cameradery too. Such a precious time never to be forgotten. We will most certainly be getting these same group pictures on our Caribbean cruise.
 
Gary
 

Gina S. Ford

 

 

Cruise At Will, Inc.

 

 

Cruise and Travel Planners

 

 

1-866-870-6986 (toll free)

 

 

703-580-1190 (local)

 

 

www.CruiseAtWill.com

 

 
 
2009 Dunseith Alaska Cruise
Group picture. A few folks were missing when this was taken.

 

 

 

2009 Dunseith Alaska Cruise

All of us in this photo attended Dunseith schools.

 

 
 
 
Quiz for the day
 
See if you can answer these correctly…

Are you the weakest link? Below are four (4) questions. You have to
answer them quickly. You can’t take your time, answer all of them
immediately.

OK? Let’s find out just how clever you really are.

Ready?

First Question:

You are participating in a race. You overtake the second

person. What position are you in?

Answer: If you answered that you are first,

then you are absolutely wrong!

If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are

second!

Try not to mess up in the next question. To answer the second

question, don’t take as much time as you took on the first

question.

Second Question:

If you overtake the last person, then you are…?

Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you

are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!

You’re not very good at this are you?

Third Question:

Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do

NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator.

Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30..

add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.

What is the total? Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually
4100.

Don’t believe it? Check your calculator!

Today is definitely not your day.

Maybe you will get the last question right?

Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2 Nene,

3. Nini, 4. Nono.

What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Answer: Nunu? NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary.

Read the Question again.