05/07/2011

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Folks,
 
First off I need to apologize to Devin Millang for the miss labeling of his name with the posting of these two photo’s yesterday. I caught that mistake after everything was sent. Aren’t these great photo’s. They deserve a reposting. As I’ve mentioned before, I remember Richard Slyter the way he looked in the picture posted yesterday on the horse. Richard, I would have never in a million years recognized you walking down main street in Dunseith. The same can be said for most all of us though that have not seen one another for 40 plus years. Having seen you last year at the reunion, I will recognize you now.
 
Speaking of the Marines, I remember well at the induction center in Fargo when I got drafted along with Kenny Nerpel and Larry Lawrence (Barbara Landsverk) when they lined us up into about 4 ranks. I don’t remember if we were still in our underware or not when they line us up, but after having us all line up, they said “Front row, you guys are all Marines”. They kind of hearded us thru the induction center in Fargo like a bunch of cattle before putting us on a train headed for Seattle and then Fort Lewis.
 
 
Richard and Ele Dietrich Slyter with their Grandson Devin Millang
 
 
Richard Slyter with his grandson Devin Millang
 
 
 
Devin Millang
Reply from Bobby Slyter (70): Wichita, Kansas
 

TO VICKIE METCALFE, THAN K YOU FOR THE PIECE ABOUT MY GREAT NEPHEW DEVIN MLLANG, WE ARE ALL SO VERY, VERY PROUD OF THIS YOUNG MAN,ESPECIALLY HIS GRANDPA RICHARD AS HE WAS A MARINE ALSO, THANKS AGAIN AND THANK YOU GARY FOR ALL THAT YOU DO
 
 
 

North Dakota joke of the day

Posted by Larry Liere (54): Devils Lake, ND

The year is 2016 and the United States has just elected the first woman as President, Susan Johnson. A few days after the election the president-elect calls her father and says, 'So, Dad, I assume you will be coming to my inauguration?'

'I don't think so. It's a 30-hour drive, your mother isn't as young as she used to be, and my arthritis is acting up again.'

'Don't worry about it Dad, I'll send Air Force One to pick you up and take you home. And a limousine will pick you up at your door.'

'I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy. What would your mother wear?'

'Oh Dad,' replies Susan, 'I'll make sure she has a wonderful gown custom-made by the best designer in Washington.'

'Honey,' Dad complains, 'you know I can't eat those rich foods you and your friends like to eat.'

The President-to-be responds, 'Don't worry Dad. The entire affair is going to be handled by the best caterer in Washington, I'll ensure your meals are
salt free. Dad, I really want you to come.'

So Dad reluctantly agrees and on January 20, 2017, Susan Johnson is being sworn in as President of the United States. In the front row sits the new
president's Dad and Mom. Dad noticing the senator sitting next to him leans over and whispers, 'You see that woman over there with her hand on the
Bible, becoming President of the United States.'

The Senator whispers back, 'Yes I do.'

Dad, beaming with pride, says proudly, 'Her brother played hockey at UND for the Fighting Sioux!'