Lunch at Chikaan’s in the Cebu SM Mall yesterday

Art Hagen arrived in Cebu on Saturday 11/1/14 at midnight. It is nice having him back in the area too. Art will be here until the end of April (6 months).

We met Art and Rose in the SM mall for lunch yesterday along with Merilou who is visiting from Virginia.

 

San Haven
Reply from Lola Metcalfe (’68):  Dunseith, ND

The article on San Haven was so good–  and so true- !!_ what a devastating thing for our community when it was closed-!!!!  one man made a decision without even  going  up to the second floor – he walked in the front lobby and said “what a warehouse”   and his wife said “oh Bruce!!_ (Judge Bruce VanSickle)   “you haven’t even seen it’  but that went unheeded and he left and ruled to close it !!_ ironically he ended up in a nursing home-By his  wife !!_   where he sent most of our patients- and  sued and even went to the supreme court  to try to get out and  – he couldn’t –!!!!!!!   the judge ruled against him  I read the transcript from the trial !——  in my opinion—!!— justice was then served- !!!   I am not  a vindictive person but i feel this is what he received to affect the lives of 350 + san haven employees families  and 350 residents lives !~– a whole lot of them died  after just a short time in the nursing homes- and friends that grew up together in the  San were split up (patients)  !!- H took away the dignity of the patients that were able to have jobs and meaningful things to fill their day s and had the loving care of the employees-  !!!_  the people that were interviewed were and are just a few of the super great wonderful people on and off the reservation that truly cared and treated our residents with compassion and many got to be so attached to the resident s  both the ambulatory and bedridden — they were like their own children !!_ They all worked so hard to create fun things to do – !!-  take them  out for dinner at a local cafe-   go bowling- Have picnics and arrange hay rides and picnics-  and activities to no end – doing ceramics- and crafts-  —  even so far as traveling to another state with them so they could have a family vacation with their own family –  and  celebrating holidays- and attending church services in town for the ones that could walk –  — I remember going up for communion and several of the ladies (residents) got up and gave me hugs !!! – and people in church asked MOM why does she let them touch her???–  (real Christians)!!-LOL!!!   ————————–   and the ones that were bedridden were given the most tender loving care-   beds  with clean linens every other day and bathing every other day –  and hair dressers coming up on contract- to fix hair- dental services-  you name it !!!!  and then the fun every day stuff people do with their kids – watch tv— make popcorn  and it was like a home – not a Nursing home-  !!!  i could go on and on but will get off my soapbox!!_

Every report of abuse was investigated and dealt with (fired)  and they were just a handful of a slap to the face maybe for someone ( a resident)    who was really abusive to the employee- but happened i think twice in the 20 years Jay and i were there- !!  one  bedridden patient would pout til Jay would make his rounds checking air units- and he would put her slippers  on and give her a magazine!__  her name was lizzy  and she loved Jay and he really thought a lot of her too- he got a kick out of her- she would grab that magazine and not even look up at him just look through  the pages- !!_ – We have many wonderful memories of th egorgeous grounds and buildings and patients and employees– like one big happy family !!_

As for the “hauntings”  –LOL!!_ that is just a bunch of bunk!!!_  I worked at San Haven after it was closed   for a year all by myself – – the only person in the entire complex!!!!-  after it closed and i heard not a squeak or creek all the time i was there and i would walk through the entire building !!- much less moaning or screaming !!_ LOL!!_ or babies  crying!!-  that was when they were getting ready to open that so called sewing factory which was just  in my opinion just  farce to  get a bunch of money out of the state  by a loan of $400,000  !!!_  for a so called garment factory ran by a couple  jerks in my opinion-  !!  they were from Winnepeg and the culture of our area-  and the needs of the people were like the least of their concerns-  —  they just unloaded a whole bunch of junk machines  out of their warehouse – and made off with the the money by charging $80every time i called with a question etc–  !!_

anyhoo–  that is water under the bridge now-  !!- gone- !!  and life goes on – so what happens to our handicapped today !!- after they are 18??– left on their own-  !!_   there no supportive services that i know of for them !!_  if there are it is very minimal !!_  so sad but true!!_  LOLA

 

1975 Biginners Band at DHS
Posted by Jim Kamphenkel (1975 DHS teacher):  Greenwald, MN

Hi Gary,

Mike Booke, the band director at Dunseith High School posted a photo to his Facebook page that I thought that I would share with you.  It is a picture of the Beginners Band at DHS from 1975.

Jim Kamphenkel 

 

Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

Dorothy Belcourt

B. Sunday, October 16, 1927D. Sunday, November 2, 2014

Dorothy Belcourt, 87, West Fargo, ND died on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her home under the care of Hospice of the RRV.

Dorothy Ann LaRocque was born October 16, 1927 at Dunseith, ND to Aldrick and Jeannette (Gillies) LaRocque. She grew up and attended school in Bottineau, ND. Dorothy met and married Arthur Belcourt. During this union, three children were born. This marriage dissolved and she later married Albert Belcourt on May 1, 1959 in Minot, ND. They lived in Minot, ND until 1969 when they moved to Fargo and lived for two years before moving to West Fargo where they have resided since. In this union there were three children.

Dorothy enjoyed cake decorating, crafts, crocheting and making quilts.

She is survived by six children, Donald of Moorhead, MN, Dwane (Maggie) of Olympia, WA, Linda (Chuck) Langer of Harwood, ND, Judy (Jonathan) of TN, Jim (Lisa) of West Fargo and Mike (Michele) of West Fargo; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Cecile (Henry) Lemieux of Bismarck, ND and Mary Turner of Candby, OR.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert, brother, sister and two great grandchildren.

Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 from 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at the West Funeral Home, West Fargo.

Funeral: Friday at 2 PM at the West Funeral Home Chapel, West Fargo with visitation one hour prior.

Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.

West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center

westfuneralhome.com 

 

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Blog (190) posted on August 14, 2008

 

Area Deaths – Minot Daily News – Posted August 12, 2008

HOPE BEDARD, 90, Dunseith, died Monday in a Rugby nursing home. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)

Hope’s Daughters, Gayl Bedard Lamoureux and Juay Bedard McClanahan, along with Hope’s grandchildren Lyle and Joni Lamoureux are on this distribution.

 

Gayl, Juay, Lyle & Joni; you and your family have our sincere condolences with the passing of your mother and grandmother. We will publish her obituary as soon as we get it.  Gary

 

From Maria Parlade Corral (62):

Hi Gary; I graduated from Dunseith HS in 1962. At the beginning of the school year(1961) we had just arrived from Cuba and in Dunseith is where I learned to speak English . I was the oldest  of six of my brothers and sisters that were in school also and being the oldest I had to learn English fast. I remember that in my class were the Bedard triplets and I think Nancy Hosmer but I have never read any news from them in your wonderful collection of memories that you so faithfully send to all of us who had the privilege of living in Dunseith even if it was for only a short time. I enjoy reading all the news although I don’t know most of you. Actually we lived in San Haven since my father was a doctor there.

I have lived in Miami Florida since 1969 after I completed my college and M.A. I am married and have 5 children and seven grandchildren. One of the things I want to do is to go back with my husband and show him North Dakota specially Dunseith.. I have heard that the San Haven Hospital has been knocked down. Has Dunseith grown a lot.? One thing I can tell you is that when we arrived to Dunseith from a tropical country to me it was like coming to paradise. We found peace and freedom and we lived with fear no more. Thank you for letting me remember that every time I get one of your emails.   Maria Parlade Corral

Maria, We remember you folks well. You guys were a great inspiration to our school and the community.  If, in the future you decide to visit the Dunseith area, I know the Dunseith folks would be glad to see you.   Yes, San Haven has kind of gone to the ruins. Thank you so much for this reply.  Gary

 

From Bev Morinville Azure (72): 

Gary, I   don’t know where to start  cause  i  don’t  know everything that  is happening  but  i wanted everyone to know  what has  happened to Debbie Marmon (Morinivlle)  she had  her  hip replacement on Monday and that went  fine. Then this  morning  she  had  what the  call a  dry  stroke. They flew  her to Billings to the  big  hospital there ,I do know  she   is  non responsive at this time.  At this time  this is all the  information I  have   as  soon as   I hear anything I will let u  know . I know  Debbie wold  like me  to ask you for  your prayers  she is a  devote  christian and loves the Lord   so much. Please  say a  prayer  for her.  thank you all  and I will keep you  informed  Bev  Azure   GOD  BLESS YOU …………BEV   From Shona Azure Campbell:  Hi Gary I am Shonda (Bev Morinvillies daughter) and right now our family needs lots of prayers and thoughts my aunt Debbie ( Morinvillie) had surgery yesterday for a hip replacment the surgery went well however my Aunt has suffered a stroke details right now are kinda hard to come by I will let you know as soon as I can whats going on Please think of her and my mom and Aunt Toni and Uncle Dewy as this is a very haard time for them … thanks agian Shonda Campbell (Azure)

 

Updated report for Ann Pritchard (Lung Transplant) posted by her daughter Pam:

Tuesday, August 11 5:00PM

Posted 5 hours ago

A quick note on the ECMO stop test performed today…
They essentially reduced her added oxygen from the ECMO machine to zero and she did well, keeping her oxygen level up and carbon dioxide level down, with just the help from the ventilator. They weren’t able to do this until around 4pm so they want to wait until the morning to completely remove the machine. They need the same surgeon who put in the large catheters for the machine to remove them as well and it is getting too late in the day. They want to do it first thing in the morning, so they have a whole day shift to monitor her progress when she is fresh off the ECMO.

When they turned down the ECMO, it resulted in a reduction of her sedation that was being put in via that machine. She was fairly aware for a little while, blinking, moving arms, legs, head, and following commands. They gave her additional sedation to make sure she stayed comfortable. They were going to continue to keep the ECMO at zero for a couple hours to make sure she is ready in the morning. Everyone thinks tomorrow will be the last day for the ECMO machine.

 

From Bonnie Awalt Houle (56): 

Good Morning Gary,

Starting my morning with a good cup of tea and your memories from the past certainly gets me off to a wonderful start.  Thank You.

The girl’s basketball teams that I remember were with Shirley Johnson, and Donna Sunderlund playing.  Donna wore # 00 and they called her “Donuts”.  The next group I can remember was with Mr. Berg Coaching, Millie Crum, Arlene Lamoueux, Viola Hobbs, Betty Lou Poepple, Janice Leonard, Doris Peterson, Lois Hiatt, Carol Fassett, Elaine Schneider, Neva Haagenson, Arliss Nordquist, Joy Nordquist, and Bonnie Awalt. The next year it was Mr. Conroy coaching with Arlene, Millie, Marlene Kraft, JoAnn Kester, Micky Haagenson,  Janice, Lois,  and I.  Then I guess Mr. Conroy gave up and they hired Virgil Vanorney.  I think coaching girl’s rather than boy’s was quite a shock for him.  We did have a good team that year and began winning games, I think we won most of our games but when the Tournament came along we faced Newberg. The Newberg Girl’s Team had been the State Champions for 3 years running and we get them our second game.  Mr. Vanorney had worked out an unusual way to keep us from getting creamed.  He wanted us to STALL everytime we got the ball we were supposed to just pass it around and keep it as long as possible, if they couldn’t get the ball they couldn’t score.  People were booing from the stands and yelling play ball.  It was a difficult game and we lost to the State Champions.  Virgil only coached girl’s that one year!  Marlene Kraft should remember alot more about the games, Marlene was a great basketball player, she and Arlene Lamoureux were probably the best players I can remember.  Someone must have pictures of the girl’s teams.  It would be fun to see some of them.

Bonnie Awalt Houle ’56

 

From Dick Johnson (68):

Gary and Friends,

Ivy Eller Robert’s forward on movie stars and their service record was
very interesting. I have studied WWII and have many books and VHS tapes
on the entire war, but several of these stars were never listed! Thanks
Ivy! There was a WWII veteran from our area by the name of Carroll
Carlson. He became a very good friend of mine in his later years and
told me many stories of the battles and travels during the war. He
served in a artillery battalion on a tracked 105mm gun. He was in North
Africa and chased the Germans into the sea and then was brought to
England where he trained for the Normandy invasion on Omaha Beach. He
survived the war and was is Pilsen, Austria on VE Day. I asked him if he
drank any beer there, as it is well known for it’s breweries. He said,
“We nearly drank the place dry”! One thing that really got Carroll riled
up was when someone mentioned anything about John Wayne! John Wayne,
according to Carroll, was never close to any action but was given medals
and honored for his parts in the movies like ‘The Sands of Iwo Jima’ and
others! He used to say “Why that chicken____ son of a ____ laid around
around Hollywood, drinking Scotch, while the rest of us were getting
shot at, and they give him the medals!” Sometimes when Carroll was a bit
down, I would intentionally mention something about a show that was
going to be on television starring John Wayne, and he would IMMEDIATELY
rev up and rant about that ‘NO GOOD ____!’
Soon the blues were gone and he was back to his old self! Carroll was
very proud of his service and his unit and kept every scrap of
information pertaining to battle history of his unit. He would bring out
old books with pages of underlined script telling of the battles and the
big pushes and breakouts he was involved in. He told about seeing
hundreds of German planes flying over his position during Hitler’s
strike at the beginning of The Battle of The Bulge. He said they could
have blown him to bits but were ordered to fly all the way forward
before bombing anything. He could see the airmen in the planes looking
at him! They were low! Vicky Metcalfe compiled much of Carroll’s life
history in a ‘book’ and because of her, we now have much of his story
and memory chronicled. We lost our old friend in 2004, but his story
lives on due entirely to the foresight and efforts of Vicky! I would
like to take this very public forum to say– Thanks Vicky! And again,
thanks Gary!

Dick