Happy 98th birthday Lillian Thompson Bergstrom (DHS ’36): Superior, WI
Folks,
I believe Lillian is the oldest living graduate that has graduated from Dunseith High School.
Lillian’s sisters were Ella (Eldon) Pladson and Esther (Edmar) Tangen. Their mother was a Stokes, sister to my Grandfather Frank.
Lillian was born and raised in the Ackworth community. When I talked to Lillian a year or so ago she was pretty sharp. She remembers so much of the early history of the Ackworth and Dunseith communities. She left the area a few years before I was born, so I don’t remember her. My dad often spoke of her though, so I have always known who she is. I have pasted her contact info above. I am sure she would love a phone call. Tell her who you are and how you got her phone number so she will know your call is for real.
Gary
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Happy birthday to my Aunt Lillian Bergstrom (98, I think) – in Superior, Wisconsin
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Happy Birthday Alan Poitra (DHS ’76): Bloomington, MN.
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Bowling Pin setter
Reply from Glen Williams (’52): Missoula, MT
Gary and all…I was a pin setter at Stadium and Woodfords…before they had the racks to put the pins in….one had to be quick to avoid being hit by flying pins….and it was dusty back there….but it was a way to make some spending money……
The Garden Lanes pretty much put the Stadium and Woodford bowling alley out of business….
Glen Williams Class of ’52
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History
Reply from Bob Lykins (HS Teacher): Hutto, TX.
Gary,
Sorry to hear about Bernadette. It sounds like you have plenty of very good and loving help that will make things much easier for you both. You are in my prayers. I was interested to read what Aime and Dick had to say about the teaching of history. Even though I taught commercial subjects in Dunseith, my first love has always been history and that is what I taught and worked on as an Education Specialist with DoDDS for the last 35 years of my career. My Master’s Degree is in Social Studies Curriculum. I was surprised to see where some states are cutting back on the teaching of history. History and the social studies have always been one of the foundation stones of all state curriculums. American History and European History along with American Government remain required courses in all states. In these courses the discussion becomes content and approach as there is so much to cover and problem solving is the most popular approach today. It is the 9th grade social studies courses that has caused, over the years, the most discussion. The question has been whether to offer a social studies course at this grade level (In many states it is World Regions) or offer other opportunities such as in math and the sciences. Maybe we should do like most of the other countries and that is have a 12 month school year along with a 13 year curriculum above kindergarten (oooh, that would go over big with the kids). -:) By the way, the quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” was attributed to one of my favorite philosophers, George Santayana of Spain. He is also supposed to have said, “Only the dead have seen the end of war.” Some say Plato first said that but I’ll stick with Santayana. Bob
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Blog (34) posted on March 4, 2008
From Carol Watkins Carbonneau (46) Via her daughter-in-law Sharon Carbonneau:
Gary, I got this note from my cousin Charles Carbonneau’s wife. My Aunt Carol Watkins Carbonneau, is the one who knew all the names. She and her husband Emery still live in Bottineau and since Carol grew up in the Turtle Mts. And went to Rendahl church she knows everyone!! Crystal Fassett Andersen
Crystal (Fassett), I emailed the class picture to Ann and she had Carol come over
and they identified all the people on the photo. When I saw Carol in the
first row, I knew she could tell you who they were. I’m not sure who to
send this to so I’ll send it to you. I’ve been forwarding the messages
to Ann and then she shows them to Carol when they get together. They
love it. Thanks. Sharon
Mother[Carol Watkins Carbonneau (46)] has identified all of the people on the Vance Bailey Sunday school class picture.
1941 Sunday school class of Peace Lutheran Church of Dunseith, grades of 7 through High School.
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From Kathy Salmonson Helgeland (64):
Hi Gary, Would like to keep in touch with classmates and friends from last years reunion and also receive updates on the Cruise 2009. I had to update my computer and I’m back on line. Kathy Salmonson Helgeland
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From Floyd Pritchard:
Gary, please place to your mailing blog so Floyd can get the infor and perhaps send in infor. Thanks, His wife, Ann
Floyd, I remember you in my younger days living at Dave & Winnifred Eurich’s. Were you there only in the summer? Did you attend Dunseith for any of your schooling? Gary
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From Linda Johnson Juntunen (72):
Don’t know if everybody saw this.
SALUTE NORTH DAKOTA
YOU TUBE ABC NEWS
Subject: YouTube – person of the week…an entire state
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Lola Metcalfe Vanory’s (68) Condolences to the Glen Millang family & reply to Crystal Fassett Anderson (70):
lola vanorny, ew
Oh Crystal– it is soo wonderful to get these pictures!!- I can remember
them barely when they were so young–please keep them coming!!_- Lola
Yes our hearts were saddened by the passing of our next door neighbor–
Glen Millang– what a shock—- it was so sudden. Our thoughts and
prayers h ave been with Suzie and the boys.
I got to see Kip- (he lives in Seattle with his family ) when I stopped in
there Sunday– he looks really good — it’s been years since I saw him.
Too bad it is always these times we get to see neighbor kids and others
that live far away.
Thanks for these wonderful letters Gary. It has turned into a phenominal
thing– unique I’m sure– take care Lola V
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Question from Diane Larson Sjol (70):
Bev,
Was not able to attend the benefit but would like to donate…is there
an account set up? Diane Larson Sjol
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Bobby Slyter’s (70) reply to Dick Johnson (68):
To Dick Johnson
Thanks for the pic of the bowling team with my mom and yours in it, it was great as our parents spent a lot of time together whether it was coming to the farm on weekends or when they where bowling
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Picture identification from Dick Johnson (68):
Gary and friends
Thanks to Myra Henning Halvorson for the pictures of the
choirs. The one from last summer was taken at the practice,
which I couldn’t make because of other commitments with the
reunion. It was great to sing with you folks on Sunday in the
service dedicated to my dad. Gary did a nice job! I can name
the singers for you as someone had asked.
Greg Hill,Don Berg,
Bob Hosmer, Curt Hagel, Linda Johnson Juntunen, Myra Henning
Halvorson, Cheryl Haagenson, Shelly Fulsebakke Albertson,
Loraine Neameyer Haas, Loretta Neameyer Wall, Ann Marie Boppre Perry,
Brenda Hill Mueller, Deb Morinville Marmon. There may
have been some others on Sunday but these are the ones in the
practice picture. Thank you each and everyone.
Dick
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Thank you Neolo Kofoid Garbe for sending this to us:
