Missouri River Photo’s
Web link provided by Aime Casavant (66): Jamestown, ND
Gary,
These are some good air photos of the Missouri. By chance, I was over
and around them today. Since there has been a lot of on the Dunseith
blog, I thought I would send them. I hope all is well in the
Phillipines.
Aime
Pin Stick and Memories
From Erling Landsverk (44): Portage, WI
Hi Gary and Everyone:
After the letter from Leland Hagen, and Doreen Larson Moran describing the fine points of that most popular sport, pin stick, so dear to the Loon Lake schools, I find myself feeling quite contrite that I may have doubted for a moment that this particular sport might have been forgotten I owe a big Thank You to Leland and Doreen for reminding me that others also enjoyed this intricate sport. I might add that Clemens Helgeson held the championship in my class. Seriously, I must admit to a lump in my throat when I found that others remembered as well. Leland remarked that he attended Loon Lake School #2, District 15, where Inba B Olson was the superintendant of the Bottineau county Schools . Lets hear it for Pin stick, which is the same by any other name. I remember my sister Borghild and Florence Christianson sharing one of the double seats along the west side of the classroom. What is remarkable is that not only did they begin their education together at Loon Lake School, but they managed to stay in contact with each other for the rest of Borg’s days. They did so by mail, phone and a few visits. There is something about those friendships that begin in the turtle Mountains. By the way Leland, did you know that your father and my Dad had a considerable part in the construction of the school house? And did you know that your sister Thelma and I were class mates in dear old DHS. Our two families visited each other in the early days. Last year, when Borg and I attended the one room school reunion, not only did we get to visit with Orvin and his son I believe, but we also found the site of our old school and had our photos taken standing on the remnants of the old concrete steps. It surely brought back a flood of memories. Thank you both for sharing your memories, and stay in touch. Life is fragile and I want it to be filled with wonderful memories of a land that is so dear to my heart.
Thank you Gary for making this connection a possibility
Erling Landsverk
Erling,With me being one generation behind you, you most certainly mentioned some very familiar names to me and I know to a whole lot of others too.Clemens Helgeson lived on the Helgeson farm east of Long Lake. Clem Never married. Later in life he moved to Bottineau. He and Ralph Bjornseth, Husband of Luella Boardman Bjornseth (49), paired up as onsite Diesel Mechanics. They overhauled many diesel engines throughout Bottineau and Rolette counties. Ralph was a mechanic at the international dealership in Bottineau for many years, so he had the experience behind him and Clem too. They were among the best Diesel mechanics of all times. Their reputation followed them too. Clem has now passed on. Ralph and Luella live in Bottineau.Florence Christianson Struck lives at the Oak Manor apartments in Bottineau. Maxine Radley Hiatt, also from Borg and Florence’s DHS class of 38 recently passed away.Thelma (Glen) Hagen Johnson, sister to Orvin, Leland & Tom, lives in Dunseith.You mentioned Orvin’s son. You are right, Orvin has an adopted son, Donnie Nelson, pictured below with the Hagen brothers.GaryOrvin, Leland & Tom Hagen with their Nephew Donnie Nelson.
Message from Susan Fassett Marten (65): Spearfish SD
John and I drove west on hiway 5 to the Mohall corner and then south to Minot yesterday. The amount of water everywhere is
amazing. It rained on us all the way from Walhalla to Mohall. Stopped in Botno at the sr center looking for Betty Nerpel, and found not only her, but Lloyd and Marshall Awalt and Eloise Boppre. Was fun to see all of them. We are in Bismarck tonight and tomorrow will be home in SD. Was fun to see everyone. I love road trips.
amazing. It rained on us all the way from Walhalla to Mohall. Stopped in Botno at the sr center looking for Betty Nerpel, and found not only her, but Lloyd and Marshall Awalt and Eloise Boppre. Was fun to see all of them. We are in Bismarck tonight and tomorrow will be home in SD. Was fun to see everyone. I love road trips.
Lloyd and Theresa celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary in 2009
Marshall and Lloyd Awalt.
Lloyd served in the Navy and Marshall served in the Marines for 30 years.
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND
Joke of the day:
From my good Irish Friend Michael Kenny:
Introduction to the Joke below:
Michael & Barbara were born and raised in Ireland. After Michael completing Dental school and Barbara becoming an RN, they moved to England where they spent their working careers, 30 plus years, before retiring to Cebu, Philippines. The old saying, you can take the Irishman out of Ireland, but you can not take the Irish out of the man applies to this joke. Gary
“And then God Created Ireland …”
God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day.
God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day.
He inquired, “Where have you been?”
God smiled deeply and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, “Look, Michael, look what I’ve made.”
Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, “What is it?”
“It’s a planet,” replied God, and I’ve put life on it. I’m going to call it Earth and it’s going to be a place to test Balance.”
“Balance?” inquired Michael, “I’m still confused.”
God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth.
“For example, Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while Southern Europe is going to be poor.
Over here I’ve placed a continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things”.
God continued pointing to different countries. “This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.”
The Archangel, impressed by God’s work, then pointed to a land area and said, “What’s that one?”
“That’s Ireland, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes and hills.
The people from Ireland are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to travel the world.
They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving, carriers of peace, and producers of good things.”
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then asked, “But what about balance, God? You said there would be balance.”
God smiled, “I will create England. Wait till you see the arseholes I put there”.