Norway
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
Gary and Friends,
The old customs in Norway have changed much like everywhere else and because of that, they have lessened the tradition of eating lutefisk too. When we were there a year ago, I asked my cousin if they still have big meals with lutefisk and lefse. He said, in his strong Norskie brogue, “Ah, not so much anymore.” When we went to his mom’s house for supper, it was a big meal of ham, potatoes, carrots, homemade bread, and more. Most of the time they have meals of open faced sandwiches, many kinds of cheese, potatoes, and other healthy stuff.
After a week of that though, this old cowboy was wishing for a big greasy cheese burger and when we got to Oslo, I saw a Burger King downtown and we had a couple whoppers and fries and a Coke. It tasted good and I don’t really even like Burger King back here. The part that is hard to believe is that it cost us 238 Kroner which somewhere around $50+ US dollars. It’s really expensive for everything in Norway but they make better wages but pay nearly half in taxes. Cheap hotel rooms are around $350 US a night. The good part is that they have huge breakfasts included in the price and that helps some with not having to go out and spend big money right away for that. They have several kinds of meat and eggs done many different ways and lots of bacon, cheeses, several types of homemade breads, and on and on. We ate enough to last most of the day. We never saw many overweight people in Norway either.
Maybe they can’t afford to get overweight? Thanks Gary!!
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Hi Gary,
After seeing/reading my email about having breast cancer (2008) in your blog a couple of days ago. I thought I’d send an update. I had completely forgotten when I had breast cancer, so after reading my email in your newsletter, I now know the date. LOL After sending that email to you, I had a lumpectomy/32?radiation treatments/have been fine since then—thanks to the MANY prayers that were prayed for me, including those of your readers. You are probably aware people who experience cancer often take the medication Tamoxifen for 5 years after treatment is concluded. After about 2 years, my doctor changed Tamoxifen to a supposedly newer/better medication. After taking this for awhile, I started having side effects (I don’t even remember what they were—uff da!). My doctor then switched me back to Tamoxifen. I continued having side effects, so the dosage was reduced. This didn’t help, so I was told to discontinue taking any medication along this line (I probably took some type “cancer” medication for between 2-3 years and no medication for the remainder of the 5 years.). I put my trust in God/didn’t worry about what would happen if I didn’t take medication. I’m happy to report all is well. I’ve had “clean” mammograms since then. I sometimes have my mammograms in Minot/sometimes in Bottineau. It’s much easier/quicker to get an appointment in Bottineau. They do an EXCELLENT job, so that’s where I try to have my mammograms now. I’m going to put in a “plug” for the “Bottineau Hospital”/Clinic”. I’ve had various procedures (mammograms/ultra-sound/will have a bone density test when I return to Bottineau/done in Bottineau. I’ve been VERY PLEASED with anything I’ve had done there.)
I’m sure you noticed I’ve developed my own punctuation rules since retiring. LOL
I’ll TRY to get some Dunseith News scanned/sent to you soon. I don’t seem to have very much “ambition” some days.
Neola
Pictures of some band members at Dunseith High School year 1959
Posted by Ginger LaRocque Poitra (’65): Belcourt, ND
Can anyone identify those in these pictures?
This could have happened at a different year but I am pretty sure they all are from the class of 1959
Ginger
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Blog (304) posted on December 10, 2008
Condolences to the Hiatt family from Dick & Brenda Johnson (68):
Gary and Friends, I want to thank Jacqueline Hiatt Fix for letting us know of Lois’s passing. Our condolences to the Hiatt family. Dick and Brenda
Reply from Dave Slyter (70):
To Jacqueline Hiatt Thank you so much for letting us all know that Aunt Lois has passed away. She was a wonderful, kind hearted Aunt who will be missed a lot. She too, like our dad Freddie Hiatt, had dementia in her later years of her life. It robs them of all memories of the present and most of the past. It’s a very sad disease and it is very hard on the immediate family. Our condolences to Dana, Delmar, and Janelle and their Dad Orelle. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dave Slyter 
Reply from Bobby Slyter (70):
| IN RESPONSE TO LOIS HIATTS PASSING: I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR OF HER PASSING SHE TRULY WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN AND AUNT, SHE GAVE THE BEST HUGS AND KISSES, SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
JUST LITTLE OLE ME FROM KANSAS |
Message from Lynn Halvorson Otto (75):
Hi Gary and all, congrats on your anniversary and trip to Hong Kong. I haven’t been there yet but hopefully before we move back to the states someday.
I want to wish all my family, friends and everyone on this Dunseith site a blessed and very Merry Christmas. We have lots to be thankful for. Thanks again Gary for putting this all together. It’s a great walk down memory lane. Lynn Otto
Folks, Lynn is currently living in Korea. Gary
Debbie Mongeon Cernohous’ (66) reply to Gary:
Debbie, I hope you don’t mind me sharing your reply. I know many folks remember you.
Folks, A co-worker (Jane) of Debbie’s recently visited family here in the PI. Gary
Hi Gary,
Just had to let you know that Jane was in with her pictures from the PI. Such beauty in places and poverty in others. She had a great time and is glad to be back home.
We now have about 7 inches of snow her in Wisconsin and love it. We don’t have the harsh winters like ND. I like to snow shoe and cross country ski so hope to do it over Christmas break.
It is always so good to hear all the news from classmates. But we did talk at the class reunion so have seen each other in the last couple of years.
Debbie
Reply from Bill Grimme (65):
Gary,
Great picture of you at McDonald’s in Hong Kong! You and I have a lot in common, we find the best things in life no matter where they are! Can’t beat good old American Fast Food!
Bill
Thunderbird article provide by Susan Fassett Martin (65):
Bill Hosmer with the Thunderbirds. The date got cut off, but I think this was 1961? Gary
