11/03/2011

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Happy Birthday Vickie Bergan Dietz (DHS 82): vickyb@sherbtel.net
 
 
 
Childhood memories
From Marlys Hiatt (’71): Dunseith, ND
Gary,

Yesterday at lunch time a few staff at the Dunseith Public School were
talking about school days from a long time ago. That got me thinking
about my first day of school at the Dunseith Public School. I was in the
3rd grade, having gone to the Ackworth country school for the first two
years of school, where I was the only one in my class. The bus picked us
up in the morning and I made it through the day pretty uneventful but when
I came out of the school at the end of the day there was a whole line of
buses that all looked the same. I had no idea which one to get on and did
not know what to do. I looked around and who did I see but Gary Stokes
who I went up and asked which bus to get on. You showed me which bus and
I think may even explained that the buses were numbered, where to look for
the number and what number we rode. You saved the day for that day Gary
but of course you were also the person who told me there was no Santa
Clause. That’s another story.

Marlys

Marlys,
 
That was quite a transition for us country hills folks going from the one room country schools to the big Dunseith city school. You are right, there were a lot of buses, all Fugere and Hill buses too. Mike Vandal, Sandra Zeiler’s husband, was our driver that first year. Yes, you were the only one in your grade too at Ackworth. There were no 7th graders that last year either. I was the lone 8th grader that last year too.
 
I don’t remember telling you there was no Santa, but can imagine I was the one that just had to tell you.

Gary

 
 
Message from Ginger LaRocque Poitra (’65): Belcourt, ND
 
>Gary,
I just want to say that I miss out on a great deal of the Blog during the
summer. I just caught up on some of the readings.
I would like to send my condolences to all who have lost love ones due to
cancer etc..
I would like to send my prayers to all the families.
I am sending my prayers to Pete Gillis that he comes through this cancer
bit once again, I have all the faith that he will.

Ginger

 
 
 

To Pete (’65) and Verena Gillis,

Message from Aggie Casavant (’69): Fort Mill, SC

 

Verena after reading your posting concerning what you and Pete are going thru at this time, I want to share with you a promise from God that has taken me thru many difficult times over the years. It’s a scripture from Isaiah 43:Verses 1-2-3 God say’s “Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have called “YOU” by name “YOU” are “MINE” When “YOU” pass through the waters, I will be with “YOU”; the rivers “WILL NOT” overflow “YOU”. When “YOU” walk thru the fires,”YOU” “WILL NOT” be scorched, or will the flames burn you. For I am the Lord your God the Holy one of Israel….”YOUR” Savior.” I hope both you and Pete can find Peace,and strength through this scripture,as you walk through trials each day. Know that I got you both covered in prayer each day, as I am certain that many people do. God’s Blessings of Peace to you today.

 

Most Sincerly

 

Ms. Aggie

 

 

 

Vickie Metcalfe’s childhood family car

Memory from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND

 

Gary and Friends,

Reading Vickie’s story about her childhood time in Washington
state brought about a memory. She stated that the family rode around
the coast in a ‘two tone’ station wagon. They also came back to North
Dakota in that same car, if my memory serves me correctly. As I recall
it was ’54 Chevy station wagon and it was maroon and cream in color.
Vickie, how far off am I on this one? Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
 
 
Bowling Picture
Reply from Lloyd Awalt (’44): Bottineau, ND
 
Hi Gary
 
Dick, The picture of the girls bowling I think pretty sure would be 1954 or 55 in the old alleys. Your dad is bowling on alley 2. There was only three lanes. I set pins there for a couple years. I have another picture. If I can fined it I’ll put it on. Some of us sipping a little, ha.
 
Lloyd
 
 
 
Posted by Rose Hohl: Bottineau, ND & Cebu, Philippines
 
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

An older man went to see the doctor. The doctor came in and asked
what the problem was. The old fellow said, “I can’t remember things
from one minute to the next.” The doctor looked at his chart for a few
seconds and then asked how long this has been going on? The old guy
said,” How long has WHAT been going on?”

Dick