Reply from Pastor Orval Moren (Peace Lutheran pastor 1960-63): Coon Rapid, MN.
Hello: My name is Orval Moren.
I was the pastor at the Dunseith Lutheran Parish which included Peace, Rendahl and Little Prairie
from July 1960 through July 1963. I am now retired and live with my wife Bernell in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
After Dunseith, we went to Warren, MN, then to Duluth, and finally in 1977 to Albuquerque, NM.
I do have a couple of memoirs written that would be interesting for some of you.
Peace, Orval
Pastor Moren
Reply from Sharon Zorn Gerdes (’62): Windsor, CO
Wow what a neat memory when Bob mentioned Pastor Moren. My family thought so much of him and his family and missed them so much when they left. I think he went to a big very nice church in Minnesota somewhere, and am sure he did very well as a pastor. He was obviously meant to go far and accomplish much for the Lord. I played the organ for a little while for that little church and I couldn’t count or read much music, but he would face toward me and sing loudly so that I could follow his lead. What a great family and wonderful memories. Thanks for coming on board Pastor. We would love to hear how you all are and where life lead you. Sharon Zorn Gerdes.( 62)
DHS class of 65 Lutheran Graduation picture
Reply from Susan Fassett Martin (’65): Spearfish SD
On the confirmation picture you posted you have the young man second from the right listed as John Awalt. It is Ronnie Medrud.
DHS class of 65 Lutheran Graduation picture
Reply from Rodney Medrud (’71): Dunseith, ND
Hi Gary the guy next to Myron Zorn is my brother Ronald Medrud not John Awalt
Thanks Rodney,
I have Ronnie listed as being deceased in 1964. As I remember it was an accident, but I don’t remember the details.
Gary
DHS class of 65 Lutheran Graduation picture
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary,
The young guy in the confirmation picture who is believed to be John Awalt is actually Ronnie Medrud. My guess of the year would be1961 or possibly ’62. Thanks.
Dick,
In those years confirmation was two years. I don’t remember if we went in grades 7 & 8 or grade 8 and our freshman year. If it was graded 7 & 8 this picture would have been in 1961 other wise 1962. Does anyone remember?
Gary
DHS class of 65 Lutheran Graduation
Back: Carol Jasper, Bill Grimme, Myron Zorn, Ronnie Medrud, Phyllis McKay
Front: Susan Fassett, Margaret Metcalf, Pastor Moren, Connie Halvorson, Sharon Eurich
Thanksgiving
Message from Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68): Dunseith, ND
Wishiing everyone on the blog a Happy THanksgiving- !!_-
We have so very much to be thankful for in this country that we don’t even know how much we have ——until we read about the other countries !!~!- I have often wondered how we ended up here and they ended up in their war torn – and sadly famine filled countries- !!-
We are so blessed to have a safe and warm home and all the conveniences- electricity- water- heat – and all the extra’s like nice home furnishings- and lots of things to do and use- !!! etc that we don’t give it a second thought most days- but somehow God has chosen us to be part of that “privileged group”– how can we possibly complain about anything ??!! — I somewhere read a sign that said “People are to love – and things are to use- ” !!! how true !! rather than the other way around~~~– !!
I find it very sad the retailers find it a chance to make a bunch of money !!– already having black Friday sales and Black Friday isn’t even here yet!!- crazy !!!_ I feel for those poor folks who have to work and stay away from their families during the holidays !!!– like Thanksgiving and Christmas etc– !– for pete’s sake!!_ pay them and give them the day off!!_ it brings us back to Ebenezor Scrooge days !!!_ LOL!!!
I feel the only Black Friday that has any meaning is when our Baby Jesus was nailed to the cross in his 33rd year !!- on what is called “GOOD” Friday ~~~ strange !!_
anyhoo !!- hoping everyone feels really blessed on Thanksgiving Day – !!_ for the bounty we enjoy everyday – in comparison of those folks overseas who struggle just to keep food on their tables – and a dry place to sleep no matter how humble !!! — and families and grandkids that are healthy and relatively happy and also blessed !!- — and to be able to be with them if they are not too far away !!-
LOLA
Lola,
In reference to your mentioning how thankful we should be, this is a picture of several of the homes that were on our lot here in Cebu, Philippines when we purchased it in 2003. There were actually seven homes, all just like these, when we purchased this lot. These families owned these homes and were paying about $2.00 per month rent for the space. We gave them money so they could tear them down and relocate to another area close by. Many of our neighbors homes are still very much the same as these. Seeing these we can count our blessings we have what we have. Many of these families have absolutely no food in their homes when they wake in the mornings. They will go out and do whatever they can to get a little rice that they can take back to their families. For vegetables they will often times boil leaves from the trees. There is no welfare in this country.
Gary
After Buliding
Joke of the day
Husband takes wife to her high school reunion.
After meeting several of her friends and former school mates, they are sitting at a table where he is yawning and overly bored.
The band cranks up and people are beginning to dance.
There’s a guy on the dance floor living it large, break dancing, moon walking, back flips, buying drinks for people, the works.
Wife turns to her husband and says, “See that guy? 25 years ago he proposed to me and I turned him down.
Husband says: “Looks like he’s still celebrating !!! ”
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Blog (204) posted on August 25, 2008
Condolences/message from Dan McKay (69):
My condolences to the Ann Pritchart family.
I know many of you have close experience with military proceedings but a first for me came Friday when I went to my son Chris’ graduation form basic training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. My daughter Naomi (15) and I drove down and got to spend most of three days with him before we had to leave and he was shipped out for more training in Texas. The military was very hospitable and gave us demonstrations about their training and allowed us to see much of the base. We got to see many of the shooting ranges and watch new soldiers going through their training exercises. Armadillos and snakes made their presence known also. Their training gas chamber was still nasty after days of not being used, my throat still hurt the next day! I can’t imagine what it was like for the guys when they were in there with the cs gas!! Graduation was very “starchy” as the military calls for but yet the Brigade commander was ushering people up front so they could take pictures of their soldiers. Of coarse the soldiers didn’t smile or look right of left or anything, signifying their training and that they knew how to follow orders! Very impressive and Yes, I’m proud of my son. Thanks Gary, looks like a beautiful wedding.
Dan
Jim Metcalfe Family Photo provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Folks, I am going to take a stab at identifying this one. With the exception of Patti, you gals all have your hair done differently than I remember you from the mid 60’s. Other than for the parents, the only two that I for sure recognize are Patti and Margaret. Here goes and don’t be afraid to correct me if I’m wrong. Gary
Back L to R: Patti, Margaret, Gary, Jim Jr. Geri & Lola
Front L to R: Ella, Helen & Jim Sr.
Jerome LaRocque family names provided by Ginger LaRocque Poitra (65):
Gary, this is in reply to the LaRocque Family. Top row Boys are Curtis, Richard, Ronald, Sylvester, and Brian Middle Row Linda, Bernice, Alice (mother), Jeanette, and Joy Bottom Row Debbie, Annette, Sherri, and Jackie< I named them from left to right. These LaRocque’s are my first cousins Their dad was Jerome. Ginger (LaRocque) Poitra
Jerome LaRocque family picture L to R:
Top row: Curtis, Richard, Ronald, Sylvester, and Brian
Middle Row: Linda, Bernice, Alice (mother), Jeanette, and Joy
Bottom Row: Debbie, Annette, Sherri, and Jackie
Pictures Provide by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Folks, If you recognize any of the people in these pictures, please let us know. Gary
