6/3/2012 (1503)

Reply from Ardys Bakken Horner (Teacher):  Detroit Lakes, MN
 
Hi everyone, I have really enjoyed seeing photos of Murl Hill’s birthday gathering.  The Fassetts and Hills were active members of Peace Lutheran

when we lived there.

 The Hills even took our son, Erik,  in for a few days while we went to a pastor’s conference.  As I recall, a pony he was riding lowered his head to drink from a mud puddle.  Erik a greenhorn on a horse, slide right down his neck into the puddle.
Everyone once in awhile someone from the area sends me an email and  it is delightful to hear from them again.  Greetings to all who were in my
8 th grade English classes.   Ardys Bakken Horner
 
 
Reply from Susan Fassett Martin (’65):  Spearfish, SD
 
Thanks for posting my picture from FB.     The first one is of me and my Uncle Darrel.   He is my dad’s youngest brother.   The second is of all the Fassetts that were at our annual get together that we have the third Sat of Aug each year at Crystal’s place in Walhalla ND.    Norma was Normans (dad’s brother)  oldest daughter.   She had contacted us after many years of not having communicating with her..   Sadly, she passed away the following year after a long battle with ovarian cancer.   She had brought her daughter Kristine and granddaughter Penny to the picnic also so that we could all meet them.   They have attended the picnic since and are a wonderful part of our family.   They live in CA.     Pat Sjue is Darrels second daughter and lives in Fargo.     The third picture is of Art Rude and us three Fassett “girls”.    We have made Art and honorary “Fassett Girl” since he has attended all of our annual get togethers and provides us with music.  He is actually a cousin to OUR cousin Cheryl Haagenson so has always been a part of our family.  We have a sing along around the campfire Sat evening.   The last picture is cousins .    Cheryl Haagensons mom was my mothers Aunt and sister to my Grandma Goodie,   Murl is mom’s first cousin and Brenda is Murls daughter.   All of us from Dunseith seem to be connected in some way.    Either through marriage or by blood.   I have many fond memories of all the wonderful people that lived in Dunseith when I was growing up.   Love you all.   Hugs and prayers–Susan
 
 
Reply from Art Rude (’71):  Bismarck, ND
 
Gary,

It’s always fun to sit down for a few minutes and read your newsletter.  It was fun today to see Susan’s pictures (Susan Fassett-Martin).  Every August I try to make it to Crystal’s for the Fassett reunion, as it is great fun, and they adopt me for the weekend!  They don’t have a brother, and I don’t have sisters, so it is great to have my adoptive sisters, and so that picture gives me a special smile.  I’ve always kept in touch with them, especially Paula as she was my classmate, but pretty much the whole family.  Just had an opportunity to visit with Susan and John last weekend in Spearfish.  So, thanks for the smiles!

Peace and Power, 

 Art 
 
 
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Gary,
 
The pictures from Susan’s fb are FABULOUS!  I appreciate your including pictures like this in your newsletter.  Perhaps if I see these names/faces often enough, I’ll MAYBE know a few more of your readers.
 
Neola
 
 
Pictures posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Gaillord Peltier (’80): Dunseith, ND
 
 
 
 
MaDonna Peltier Yawakie (’77):  Brooklyn Park, MN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Sharon Zorn Gerdes (’62):  Windsor, CO
 
A bank manager saw a new employee eagerly counting $100.00 bills.  ” You look like an industrious young man” the manager said to him.   ” where did you receive your financial education?”
“Yale” said the young man.
“Excellent” said the manager as he shook the workers hand and introduced himself.  ” And what is your name? “
“Yim Yohnson”