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

Thanksgiving wishes
From Esther Murray Flemming (’65): Flint, MI.

Gary   I want to wish  everyone a very happy Thanksgiving Holiday.  Love to all.  Esther

Pastor Moren – Lutheran Pastor in the late 50’s and early 60’s.
Posting from Bob Hosmer (’56):Lynnwood, WA.

Dear Gary,

I just received a phone call from Orval Moren who was a pastor of Dunseith Lutheran Church late ‘50’s and early ’60’s.  We were good friends during those days and my father, Jack Hosmer, respected him so highly that he gave Orval a new hat each year he served the Lutheran Church in Dunseith. H e called to get updated on me and we chatted a while about those days in Dunseith and he has written a memoir that includes extensive information on Dunseith.  He would also like to be included in the blog.  Their address is Orval and Bernell Moren:.

Thanks so much for this service you’re providing.  I’m gaining so much history of my hometown that I have never known before.  But I did play marbles with Bruce Poepple and Don Conroy, but got beat most every time.

Bob Hosmer ‘56

Thanks Bob,

I have added Pastor Moren to our distribution. He will be very familiar to many of our readers too.

Pastor Moran, please fill us in with some of your history following your time in Dunseith. Pastor Richard Grudt whom I took confirmation from, was the Metigoshe Lutheran pastor in those years too.

Thanks,
Gary

DHS class of 65 Lutheran Graduation
Back: Carol Jasper, Bill Grimme, Myron Zorn, John Awalt, Phyllis McKay
Front: Susan Fassett, Margaret Metcalf, Pastor Moren, Connie Halvorson, Sharon Eurich

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Blog (201) posted on August 24, 2008

Condolences from Brenda Hoffman (68):  

For the Ann Pritchart family. I am so sorry about your loss. I never met Ann but your family updates and the messages from people who did know Ann indicate she must have been a lovely and loving person. Brenda Hoffman

Condolences/Message from Cheryl Larson Dakin (71): 

Wow…so much news. My heart goes out to jAnn’s family. I know she will be missed greatly by so many.

The wedding pictures were really fun to see. Congratulations to the new couple. I watched Bill Grimme’s Youtube posting. How fun.

Also, to Ivey Eller Robert…congratulations on your son’s upcoming wedding. Our family all got together in Minot in May for my niece’s wedding and we had such a great time. My greetings to Duane and his family. It was 1968 (OMG!!) when we hung out. Bev, I’ve been keeping you and Deb and your families in my prayers. And Diane…..save me some chokecherry juice!

Cheryl Larson Dakin

Message from Wilma Fiske (43): 

Folks, Putting the class of 43 together, I had the pleasure of talking to both Wilma Fiske and her sister Catherine. They are living together in Billings Montana. This is Wilma’s reply to my message.

HI    GARY………………GOOD TO SEE YOU ARE REAL………………FROM OUT OF THE PAST TO NOW……………BUT MY SISTER GRAD FROM RYEGATE HI SCHOOL MONTANA IN THE 30S….BUT JUST HANG IN THERE…..I LEFT NDAK IN 44 AND NEVER WENT BACK….MY FOLKS LEFT NDAK IN 46 AND CAME TO BILLINGS MT……AND HAVE BEEN HERE FOR A LONG TIME………….HAVE A GOOD DAY AND THANKS FOR HEARING FROM YOU……WILMA

Message from Dale Pritchard (63):

Gary,

That was a very good picture of Allen and Leola.  I haven’t seen Allen
since ’63’ and Leola since ’94’.  Leola had my Mother, my brother
Darold, and I over for supper (dinner?) the day of the farm sale after
my Dad died.  I was home from Memphis three times that year; first for
the funeral, second for a regular vacation at which time I started
putting stuff together for the sale, and again for the sale itself.

Thank you Neola, for sharing your archives for the rest of us!  And you
too Gary, for helping make this possible.

Dale

Folks, The Prichard farm (Dale’s Parents) is located one mile south of the Ackworth cemetery.  After Robert passed away, Dorothy sold their farm to the Lagerquist’s. Evon Lagerquist is currently living on that place.  Dorothy moved to Bottineau and is currently living at the Oak Manor apartments.  Dorothy recently celebrated her 95th birthday.  She may be moving a bit slow, but she has a good sound mind and is still living alone.  Gary

Message from Sharon Peterson Harmsen (63): 

HI Gary,

Once again, I marvel at what you do.   Like everyone else on your “lists” I look forward to my daily fix of Dunseith news, whether old or new.  I am missing email # 200 unless you chose to skip the # 200 when you decided to change your subject line?    Anyway, I don’t have a 200 in my folder.

Thanks for all you do.

Sharon Peterson Harmsen (class of 63)

Sharon, You and several others had indicated that they did not have #200.  I went back and reviewed my sent files for #200 and discovered I had sent it twice to group 3 and not to you guys in group 1, so I just forwarded it to you guys.  I have you guys divided up into 7 groupings for this daily distribution. I am limited to 99 folks with each sending.  Again, folks, if you don’t receive one of these daily messages, please let me know.  Gary

Message from Bev Morinville Azure (72): 

Message from Sybil Johnson: 

That was an interesting article on the original Farm Stead Act of ND. As many years I lived in Minot, I had never seen it before. Augie would remember many of those faces of the ’65’ class; I would send them to him, but he doesnt have his computer set up yet. If I may take the time and give an update on my daughter, Beckie; she is finally home and recuperating greatly. She will be going back to work in about a month and half.

Sybil Johnson

Picture/Message from Muzette Berube Fiander (74): 

Hi Gary –

I thought I would send some pictures from the wrath of Fay.  The pictures from the first website are all very close to my home in Melbourne.  Fortunately I didn’t have theflooding that a lot of areas had.  I had driving rain come in the front door, but nothing serious.  The Space Center was shutdown for 3 days so we didn’t have to report to work.  There has been a lot of damage throughout Brevard County and many other areas of the state, it’s very sad.  She was quite a storm for never making it to hurricane status.  I’m also including a picture with my sister, Angela, and our mom, Fern, taken Thanksgiving 2007.  The other is with my daughter, Renee, on Mother’s Day.

Thank you for keeping everyone in touch – you’re doing a great job!!

Muzette (Berube) Fiander (74)

http://floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=A9&Date=20080821&Category=BATTLEBOXGALLERY&ArtNo=808210805&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=9

http://floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=A9&Date=20080821&Category=BATTLEBOXGALLERY&ArtNo=808210803&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=25

                          Fern, Angela and Muzette Berube

                    Muzette Berube with her Daughter Renee

No blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

School games

Reply from Cheryl Larson Dakin (’71):  Bedford, TX

Hi all:

Red Rover was always a favorite. It was a challenge sometimes to break through the line when your name was called. And Duck Duck Goose. I still have a hand full of my marbles and picked up a set of Jack’s a while ago. I plan on teaching my granddaughters. And jump rope. I don’t remember most of the jump rope rhymes so if anyone wants to share?

Have a very happy thanksgiving and thanks to you Gary and all who contribute to this great blog.

Cheryl Larson Dakin

Posting from Margaret Metcalfe Leonard (’65):  Rolette, ND

Hi Gary , just returned from Cleveland, visiting my son Chris & Lisa and their boys, Shamas 9 and Oscar 2.  I needed a Grandma fix!  Walking to school in the snow!

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
Clayton Knoepfle  (Barbara Bott’s (DHS ’58) Husband)

(July 29, 1939 – November 21, 2014)

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Clayton Knoepfle, age 75 of Bottineau, died Friday at a Bottineau hospital. Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Bottineau. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Burial will be at the Oak Creek Cemetery in Bottineau.

Clayton Knoepfle, a son of Richard and Eleanore (White) Knoepfle, was born on July 29, 1939 at Bottineau. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Bottineau. He attended elementary school in Omemee and later graduated from Bottineau High School. He entered the North Dakota Army National Guard on November 16, 1959 and served until his honorable discharge on November 15, 1962. On August 6, 1961, he married Barbara Bott at the Rendahl Church, rural Dunseith. They spent a year in Tacoma, WA before returning to Bottineau in August of 1962. They made their home on the Knoepfle family farm. Clayton raised livestock for many years. Through the years he also worked for area farmers, Theels Inc, the Bottineau ASCS and also at St. Andrew’s Hospital doing maintenance.

Clayton was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He loved gardening and selling his produce. He also enjoyed his daily visits with his neighbors.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Bottineau; daughter Beth Knoepfle of Bottineau; sons, Brent of Bottineau and Brad Knoepfle of Warroad, MN; 4 grandchildren; Emily Deschamp, Alyssa Strong, Nick Knoepfle and Patrick Knoepfle; great grandson, Duke Deschamp; brothers, Maurice and Kenny Knoepfle both of Portland, OR and sister, Maxene Schultz of Vancovour, WA; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Bonnie Knoepfle; and sisters, Lois Cote and Vivian Schultz.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.

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Blog (201) posted on August 24, 2008

Folks, Starting today I am only going to list the message number along with “Dunseith Alumni” in the Subject block.  I think the long subject titles may be one of the problems for some of these messages not going through to some of you folks.

Please don’t miss the email list update info at the very bottom of this message  Gary

Condolences From David Slyter (70): 

To the Prichard family:

My condolences to you all with the passing of your dear mother and wife.  God has taken her home and now she can rest and watch over all of you from there.

I always remember when going to the Birchwood, that big welcome she would greet everybody with and make them feel that way when you walked thru the door.  It certainly will be missed.

God’s Blessings on all of you.

Dave Slyter (70)

Condolences from Bobby Slyter (70): 

My condolences to the prichard family, I am praying for them at this time.

JUST LITTLE OLE  ME FROM KANSAS

Condolences/Message from Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

First I would like to offer my condolences to the Pritchard family, on
the loss of Ann. We know she will be missed by all the folks at the lake.
I would also like to thank Gary Morgan for sending the explanation  for
the large basement dugout across from the lumberyard. I never heard the
name ‘George Pudenz’ ever mentioned before. This is a new one for me. I
remember how the snow would blow over the edge of ‘Pudenz’s Canyon’ and
make a snow cliff for us to dig in and jump off! In the summer it was
just a place to explore and goof around, and we did plenty of that!
Thanks Gary Morgan and thanks Gary Stokes!

Dick

From Gary Stokes:

Folks,

With connections made through this sight, we just had a big wedding here in Cebu, Philippines.  Jared Steele who works for Terry Moe (73) at T’s Yamaha in Bottineau got in touch with me after I had gotten in touch with Terry putting his class list together.  We introduced Jared to several nice young ladies and he connected well with Geraldine. Geraldine is a very nice pleasant charming young gal.  She’s a recent college grad with a degree in teaching. After many phone conversations and email messages, Jared came to the Philippines in mid June.  He and Geraldine were married in a beautiful ceremony with a reception that followed, on July 28th, with nearly 200 guests. Jared has returned to Bottineau, but plans to return to the Philippines to accompany Geraldine back to Bottineau when her visa is processed and ready.  This process takes 6 to 8 months.  Jared stayed with us when he was here.  We really enjoyed having him as a guest.  He is a very nice pleasant young man.  Geraldine is currently staying with us while she is processing her paper work for her visa to go back to Bottineau.

If you guys are in the Bottineau area and for those of you in the Bottineau area, stop by and see Jared and Terry at T’s (Terry’s) Yamaha.  They’d love to sell you some Yamaha machines too.  I understand that those 4 wheeler ATV’s (All Terrain Vehicles) are a hot item and selling like hot cakes.  From what I was told, they are located out by Theels.

I have pasted some pictures below of the Wedding day.

Gary

                           Mr. & Mrs. Jared Steele

    Gary Stokes, Geraldine & Jared Steele  & Bernadette Stokes

This picture was taken in our office the day of the wedding. We had professional beauticians come to our house for the hair and make-up of the girls & ladies that were in the wedding. 

I was busy putting out the daily blog to you folks before going to the wedding. Gary

                                  Gary & Bernadette Stokes

Folks,

I will be putting out another revision to our email list after I’m finished with the 40’s classes. I think I will go back as far as the class of 34.  That was Clarence Hagen’s class and he is still going strong.  He and Mary Ann are now living in Bottineau.

Listed Below are the email addresses of folks that have been added to our list since I posted the last update.

Recently, putting together the class of 44, I had some really nice visits with Bob Boardman, Oscar Hagen & Howard Landsverk. They all have email and their email addresses are list below.

Gary

Marble games
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND

Gary and Friends,

I certainly remember playing lots of marbles outside the old grade school.  We had two marble games we played.  I don’t know if they had names but one was shooting marbles in a circle drawn in the dirt and the other was tossing marbles at a small cup we dug along the wall of the building.  There were ‘rules’ that had to be negotiated before the game began.  Someone would call out,  “NO giants.”  or “NO steelies.”

OK,  so what the heck is that?  Some kids had huge marbles or a steel ball bearing roller in their pocket and could smash our glass marbles and blow everything out of the ring and clean out the game in no time.

Obert Medlang had found a GIANT, and I mean GIANT,  steel ball bearing ball and would clean a ring in no time so if he showed up,  everyone was yelling “NO STEELIES,  NO STEELIES” much to Obert’s amusement.  One of the other ‘rules’  that was always a point of contention was ‘fudging’

which was reaching over the edge of the ring when shooting your marble or stepping over the line when tossing your marble toward the dugout cup by the wall.  Many a scrap happened over whether or not someone ‘fudged’.  It didn’t matter unless you won,  then the scrap was on! It didn’t matter whether it was muddy or dry,  we were out playing marbles as soon as the ground was thawed in the spring.  The girls played jacks indoors for the most part but some joined in the marbles outside too.

Another game we played out on the east side of the old white school was ‘dodge ball’.  I remember it went OK until someone kicked the big red ‘VOIT’ rubber ball and hit someone, usually one of the girls, in the head.  They would cry and head in to tell the teacher. Then the game was over and we would head in to the school to see who was going to catch heck from the teacher.  We also played lots of softball and basketball on the west side of the grade school where there was a concrete basketball court.  During the softball games, inevitably,  the ball would end up on top of the newer part of the school (1956 addition) and one of us would have to climb up from the short ‘breezeway’ connecting the two schools to retrieve it.  Of course there were more ‘rules’ about kids not climbing on the roof and someone would nearly always run to tell the teachers that we were on the roof so we had to really get the job done fast and be back on the ground by the time word got to Mr.

Rude,  who would come out looking for the culprit.  When kids played any kind of game without an official referee, we would nearly always end up in a disagreement over a goal or a move that was questionable.  Many times we ended up pushing and shoving or even duking it out to decide the outcome.  The odd thing was,  we usually went back to the game and forgot all about the disagreement in minutes.  Kids do that.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

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 Rose Ann Peltier

(August 1, 1960 – November 17, 2014)

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ROSE ANN PELTIER

Rose Ann Peltier, age 54 of Dunseith, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at a Minot hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Dunseith. Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Cemetery of rural Dunseith. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. in the church.

Rose Ann Peltier, a daughter of Ernest and Mary Rita (Demery) Peltier, was born on August 1, 1960 at Belcourt. She was reared and educated in the Belcourt area. After her education she began working at Dunseith Hardware. Later Rose moved to the valley where she worked at Crystal and Hoople during the potato harvest. During the off season, Rose worked at Fargo in motels as a housekeeper. In 1997 Rose returned to the Dunseith area where she had resided since.

She enjoyed going to the casino and popping her gum. Rose loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She was a warm-hearted person, always willing to help someone out. Rose had a smile if you were down and would make you laugh. She will be greatly missed by her family who loved her.

She is survived by her children, Tina Peltier, Carmen L. Peltier and Felicia Peltier all of Belcourt, sons, Leon Peltier of Dunseith, Jarred Peltier of Dunseith, Kasey Peltier of Belcourt, and Billy Jack Peltier; grandchildren, Sara, Kevin, Thomas, Mary, John, Summer, Ethan, Daeton, Demarcus, Jayzin, Jayin, Dalton, Rae Ann, Dillon, Mckaysha, Ian, Manasseh and Braden; brothers, Clarence Peltier of Grand Forks, Ernest Peltier, Albert Wilkie and Harvey Peltier Sr. all of Belcourt, Francis Peltier and Eli Peltier, both of Dunseith, and Albert Peltier of Minot; sisters, Betty Ann Nadeau, Ernestine Azure, Marita Champagne, Carmen Peltier and Roberta Enno all of Dunseith; aunts, Mary Rose Counts, Ruth Hunt and Mabel St. Pierre all of Dunseith, uncles, Jerry Demery of Rolette, Sylvester Peltier of Dunseith and Walter Peltier and Fred Peltier both of Canada.

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Blog (200) posted on August 24, 2008

Condolences from Sybil Johnson: 

Very sorry to hear about Ann. I didnt know her, but my heart goes out to all

who knew and loved her.
Sybil Johnson

From Gary Morgan (54):

Gary & All,

Darrell Fassett probably remembers this better than I do but in answer to Dick’s query about the hole across from the lumber yard:  The baker at the San for years, was a fellow named George Pudenz.  In the late 40s, after WWII, George decided to build a hotel in Dunseith.  He bought the lots across from the lumber yard and excavated the basement for his hotel.  I don’t know if he ran out of money or just changed his mind but that was as far as the project ever progressed.  I don’t know who it was that coined it “Pudenze’s Canyon” but that was what it was when I was growing up.

Gary Morgan

Mavis (Mrs. Art 72) Hagen’s udated report (Lung Cancer):

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mavishagen

Last night Art left the hospital about 8:40pm and thought Mavis was settled for the night.

At 9:15 respiratory therapy was in for a treatment by 10:00 the nurse and aide were in trying to help Mavis cough. Guess this is quite a process with broken ribs and only 1 lung.

At 11:00 the plumbers came in. The bathroom sink was plugged and they were there to unplug it. I can’t believe they didn’t have time during the day, they knew it wasn’t working when she moved in this room from ICU. Oh well! Anyway, they were there until after midnight. Ok finally she can get some sleep. Nope, 3:00 the nurse is in to get her vitals and weigh her. I wonder if you weigh less in the middle of the night? 5:20 the lab lady was in to get some more blood. Guess it’s morning, now why try to sleep?

When Mavis called this morning she sounded good. She was waiting for the antibiotic to get done, which takes about 45 minutes, then into the shower. Then maybe she can have a nap.

She said once she gets home she will be able to rest. She can kick us out, but a little hard to do with the hospital personnel.

Art is planning to go the lake with Dorvin and Judy tomorrow. This will be good for him to see something other than hospital walls.

She is just overwhelmed with the support, prayers and well wishes. THANKS!!
Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Folks,

Many of you have asked about my brother Allen also known as Big Al. He stands 6′ 4″ tall.  He reached this height by the time he was in 7th grade.  Neola has found a picture of him taken with Leola Lagerquist.  This picture was taken up at the Ackworth Cemetery, the day of our mothers burial in July 2004.  Allen and Leola are facing the Cemetery looking west with the Stokes farm trees in the back ground.  Our former farm buildings are about 200 feet behind and to the left of this picture. Leola still lives on the original Lagerquist farm located 1.5 miles east and 1/2 mile south of this picture. The John Hiatt farm, now the Fauske Farm, is located about 1.5 miles north and about 1/2 mile west of this picture.

Allen & his wife Janet have lived in San Diego, California since about 1992.  Allen is the maintenance man for a larger apartment complex located in the heart of SD.

Gary

Reply from Gaillord Peltier (80): 

Hello Gary,

My name is Gaillord Peltier, 1980 graduate of DHS. Your website sure does
bring back alot of memories. I know that I was very young in the mid to
late 60’s, but I do remember alot of the stories that are mentioned here.

The Dunseith Dragons boys basketball picture of 1983 from message 198 is
filled with many relatives and my brother. The first one from the left #40
is Gerald Counts, my 1st cousin, son of Gary and Theresa Counts, #24 is
Mark Peltier, 1st cousin, son of Edward and Madeline Peltier, #14 is Roger
Cree, my relative, son of Henry and Loualla (Herman) Cree, #44 is Pat
Peltier, my brother, son of Joseph and Delores Peltier, #42 is Travis
Davis, my relative, son of Alfred (Damion) and Leona Davis, #32 Mitchell
Cree, relative, brother to Roger Cree, #30 is Brian Azure, relative, son
of Vincent and Janice Azure, #12 is George Bruce, I don’t know who is
father is but is mother is Rita Champange, #34 is Dean Gillis, relative,
son of John and Karen Gillis, the little  student manager to the left is a
brother to George Bruce, the one to the left is Gilbert Peltier, another
relative, he is in the Doris Peltier photograph. The head coach is James
Keating, I believe that coach Keating was in Dunseith for 3 years, this
was his 2nd year.
It is amazing of how many conections there are in the hills of Dunseith.

The Doris Peltier family is Valerie, Quintin, Shawn, Arlan and Gilbert.

Keep the memories coming and the pictures.

Class of “80”

Gaillord Peltier

              Doris Peltier with Valerie, Quintin, Shawn, Arlan and Gilbert

1983 Dunseith Dragons Boys Basket Ball Team L to R:
Back: Brother to George Bruce, #40 Gerald Counts, #24 Mark Peltier, #14 Roger Cree, #44 Pat Peltier, #42 Travis Davis, #32 Mitchell Cree, #30 Brian Azure & Gilbert Peltier
Front: #12 George Bruce,Coach  James Keating & #34 Dean Gillis

Folks, This is a correction to Message 197. In that message, I listed this reply as coming from Roberta Hagen.  It actually came from Kim Hiatt.  Sorry Kim & Roberta for the mistake.  Gary

Reply from Kim Hiatt Herman (77): 

Yes it is me and Roberta Hagen I haven’t seen this picture for years. Oh my gosh, it brings back some wild memories.

Back: Roberta Hagen Striker (75)
Front: Kim Hiatt Hermann  (77)

Message/Picture from Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Hi Gary,

Thanks to you, Vickie Metcalfe, and Ron Peltier, I just received an email from Amy, the daughter in this picture.  I now have her mailing address and will get the pictures mailed to her soon.  I happened to have these pictures all together in an envelope, which isn’t the case with the other pictures I have.

Thanks again for all you are doing to see these pictures get delivered to people who want them.  I’m thrilled to get the pictures to people, as they are too nice to eventually be destroyed.

Neola

Patricia Ann Sunderland Warburton (DHS ’49) Obituary
Posted by Bob Leonard (’51):  Dunseith, ND

Dear Gary:

Thought I would try to forward this obit to you to put on the blog.  As you will see, she was my sister in law.

If it does not come through, you can access it on the Johnson Funeral Home web site.

Hope all is well there. 

http://www.johnsonfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=1461070#.VG4igKbUP2o.gmail

Thanks

Bob

Visitation

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Johnson Funeral Home Chapel

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Patricia Ann Sunderland Warburton

March 16, 1931 – November 18, 2014

Patricia Ann Sunderland Warburton, 83, of Lake Charles passed away early Tuesday morning, November 18, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Warburton was born on March 16, 1931 in Dunseith, North Dakota. She attended the University of North Dakota majoring in Home Economics. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority which served as the vehicle for meeting future husband, Stan Warburton. In August of 1951, Patricia married this adoring bus boy, packed everything they owned in an old car and journeyed to Lake Charles, Louisiana to begin a life together raising five children. Mrs. Warburton spent her life devoted to her family and her church. She was an active member of Oak Park United Methodist Church spending her time as a Sunday school teacher, choir member and member of the United Methodist Women, She also was a volunteer at Abraham’s tent. Later in life she attended First United Methodist Church. She played bridge, traveled and lunched with her lifelong friends affectionately known as the Lunch Bunch and her beloved Bluebonnet group.
Mrs. Warburton was a dedicated and loving mother to her five children and shined in the eyes of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her spirit was the essence of kindness and selfless giving and her greatest joy in life was proving her ability to love unconditionally. Her baking skills were legendary and became the envy of her friends and family. She never met a plant that would not thrive with her tender loving care. She took every opportunity that she could to be a beach bum.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 63 years Stanley Nero Warburton; four daughters, Kathy Phillips, Kaaren Pantaleo, Karyl O’Banion, and Kelly Cady; a son, Brian Warburton; a sister, Shirley Fazio of Florida; nine grandchildren, Brent Phillips, Kara Jean, Michael and Diane Pantaleo, Emily O’Banion, Christopher and Krysten Duncan and Lauren and Ben Warburton; and two great grandchildren Hailey and Sophia Jean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Florence MacMillan Sunderland and a sister, Donna Leonard.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 21, 2014 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. A private burial will take place at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will begin on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will resume on Friday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all of Mrs. Warburton’s caregivers, Doloris Davidson, Karen Lominac, Shirley Jean, Shirley Tezeno, Sherrie Gillette, Katrina Mouton, and Justin Corell.
Donations can be made to the Methodist Children’s Home and the Alzheimers Association.

Reply from Vickie Metcalfe (’70):   Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends,

Many thanks to Bonnie Awalt Houle 56, 

for sharing , jacks, jump ropes, and marbles were popular with the “class of 56”.

You and Janice reigned with the Jump rope. 

Lowell Leonard and Bruce Poepple were the masters of the game of marbles.

I don’t think many kids attending school now would know what to do with  a ball and jacks

Or about  the intricacies of marbles.

I remember some  marbles  were called cats eyes, others pure-ies, some big,

 some small, and were steel-ies special? 

 There were some more valuable than others.

And I never  quite understood what that was about.  I had

 poor eye hand coordination, 

 the last one  picked for games, 

so marbles was never my forte. 

But, I purchased some old marbles at an estate sale a couple years ago. 

Just because,I am what you’d  call a sentimental buyer. 

 I  am fond of  things  from  the days of sweet  yesteryear.  

Please note;

I didn’t have regular access to a computer a few years ago so some articles are new to me,

 but I recognized the 

 Doris (Cree) Peltier Children,

Valerie, Gilbert ,?and Quentin 

I recall  them all as very intelligent children who attended Dunseith Elementary School.

They were also the grandchildren of Francis and Rose Cree.

 The Cree Family is well known for  willow basket weaving and beading.

 I believe on a national level. Wasn’t some of their work displayed  at the Smithsonian?

T’was in Dunseith, my very first year of teaching,  one Valentines Day, 

I was gifted with a beautiful floral beadwork necklace handmade by Rose Cree.

I was so delighted when she said it was a gift for me!

It is a piece I treasure and continue to wear on Valentines Day.

I also have a few willow baskets as Rose knew my weakness for willow. 

Later, Vickie

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Blog (199) posted on August 22, 2008

Message from Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Thanks to those that supplied info for the pictures – for the LaRoque family, too.  If the people are identified at a later date, I’ll add the names and resend it.

Thanks to everyone for all information.   If Mel Kuhn has any extra memory pills, I can use some!

Neola

Reply from Tim Martinson (69): 

Hi Gary, You probably have gotten a response on this picture, but as I remember, Arlinda is on

the left and Beth is in the middle. I lived one block south of their home in Dunseith. I sometimes

wonder if the boys still ride the dirt bikes as they and theLaugerquist boys had a lot of fun in

the mountains. They probably have switched to riding hogs instead, as in Harley Davidson, and

travel on the pavement rather than the country roads and trails. There were many times in the

early 70’s that I would run into these mud splattered guys cruising on their bikes. What a sight

to see a group out having fun their way. Take Care, Tim

Tim, you are right.  I got Lindy & Beth reversed. Knowing that Beth is the older of the two, with Arlinda being the taller of the two in this picture, I got them reversed.  Taking a closer look I can tell I listed them wrong. You Fauske kids are just too polite in not telling me I screwed up.  I think Beth got a growth spurt later on.  Gary

Elwood Fauske Family:
Back L to R: Carrole, Russell & Connie
Front L to R: Eleanore (Hiatt),  Arlinda (Lindy), Beth,  Brian & Elwood.

Message/Picture from Phyllis McKay (65): 

Hi Gary,

I returned from Florida the evening of August 10th. My sisters Patsy and Minnie Mary went on a cruise to Mexico and spent several days in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. It has taken me until now to get caught up on all the summer e-mails! I have enjoyed reading all of them! I seem to be missing 191,194,and 195.

I spent most of July in Europe with my 18 year old grandson, Derek Sims. He graduated from Milnor, North Dakota in May. We were in London for about a week. We visited the Tower of London, cruised the Thames, went to West Minister Abby and saw the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. We ate at the original Hard Rock Cafe and in the Crypt of Saint Martin in the Fields next to Trafalgar Square. We went to the National Art Museum and spent time in Trafalgar Square with the pigeons. We met many interesting people as we traveled on the city buses and the “Tube” (London’s underground subway system).

We rode on the high speed train from London to Paris using the tunnel under the English Channel. The machine that dug this tunnel came from Seattle. In Paris we visited Notre Dame, cruised the Seine River, and went to the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. We ate on the 400 foot level of the Eiffel Tower and of course the Hard Rock in Paris. We dined in several Parisian sidewalk Cafes. We looked at great works of art in the de Orsay, the Orangerie and the Louvre Museum. We found our way to the Pere Lachaise Cemetery and saw Jim Morrison’s grave. (He has his own guard!) Derek soon learned enough French to navigate around the city of Paris. When we were on the top of the Eiffel Tower, (1000 ft) we could see the city stretching out in all direction with no end in sight. Derek could not believe his eyes! Going with an 18 year old, we climbed the stairs to the top of any monument that allowed it. Of course he would be waiting for me at the top as I huffed along behind him.

It was a trip that will always be remembered as not only a time to see far away places but also a time for me to get to know my grandson as an adult. I could not have asked for a more kind, considerate traveling companion, of course I am tremendously prejudge!

Thank you again, Gary!
Phyllis

Phyllis, You’ve got a very nice looking grandson.  His Grandma is looking pretty sharp too!  We don’t look a day over 61, do we?  You could pass for being much younger though. Gary

Pictures of Phyllis McKay & her grandson Derek,in Europe

Message/Picture from Neola Kofoid Garbe:

Gary,

Thanks to Mel Kuhn for the identifications and the information about the families.  Olivine either is/was across the hall from Mom at Good Sam.  Mrs. Senechal is a couple doors to the west.  I usually see Evelyn/Mrs. Senechal  when I visit Mom. When I say, “Hi, Evelyn”, or “Hi, Mrs. Senechal”, she gives me a big smile and says something, so we sometimes chit-chat a bit.  She and her walker “get around”.   Keith/his wife have been visiting his mom a couple of times when I’ve been there.

Neola

Class of 56 Memories
Posting from Bonnie Awalt Houle (’56):  Becker, MN

To Vicki Metcalfe,

Class of 56:  We were great marble players in grade school.  Lowell Leonard could clean you out in a heart beat until Bruce Poepple showed up and Bruce would take over.  Even the girls played marbles.  We also played Jacks.  Janice and I were the best, at least we thought we were.  At a younger age we played jump rope, we had tons of  rhymes memories for each turn.

Bonnie Awalt Houle 56

The last photo 11-26-83 is the Jerome LaRocque  family.
Reply from Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Linda (LaRocque) Poitra was in my sister’s class of ’68.

She and her sister’s Jackie and Jeanette I saw frequently at the Christopherson House Estate Sales this summer.

Their little sister was once a student in  in my class.

They are all cousins of Ginger (LaRocque) Poitra.

And  they are also great nieces and nephews of Emil and Genevive Morin. Later, Vickie

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Blog (198) posted on August 21, 2008

Carol Fauske Rude’s (66) reply to her family photo posted yesterday:

Gary,

I don’t think I remember ever seeing this picture before.  Great Picture!
We have a granddaughter that looks so much like Lindy here unbelievable.
Thanks for your great work.  I like so many others I look forward to this each day.
Carrole

Allen Richard’s (65) reply to the Bedard picture posted yesterday: 

Great picture of Rene Bedard.  Mom used to refer to “Uncle John” — not sure how that connection worked.  Same with John Bedard.  Maybe John knows or Colette Schimetz.

Mavis (Mrs. Art 72) Hagen’s udated report (Lung Cancer): 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mavishagen

On Monday, which was the first night in ICU, the power went out, not sure what happpened to cause this. The backup generators kicked in, but when they did a fire broke out. Sounded like the nurses were bustling around pretty quickly to find flashlights and make sure all the pumps and machines were running. Mavis remembers all of this and wanted to pass it on. Never a dull minute.

She also said to express her thanks for all of the support, prayers and love. It truly is an inspiration to read all of the messages and know so many people care. I’m sure once she is up to it, she will take over updating her journal.

She is doing well, the morphine is taking care of the pain for now. She was even up a couple of times today and walked around ICU.

Thanks to everyone!!

Updated reports for Ann Pritchard (Lung Transplant) posted by her Family:

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:00 A.M.

Posted 1 hour ago

We received a good report from the doctor this morning. Mom had a stable night and they were able to decrease her support from the ventilator. They have also been able to decrease some medications. Today the plan is to continue to pull fluids from her as she allows and to rest most of the day. Dad inquired about decreasing sedation. They will try to bring her up a bit to see how she handles it if the team of doctors are in agreement. Physical therapy has been started for passive range of motion exercises to keep her joints from locking up. God Bless you all, Gina

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:00 P.M.

Posted 4 minutes ago

Praise God, mom had a good day today. She stayed stable throughout the day. They were able to reduce some of her support. This afternoon, her hemoglobin dropped so they had to give her blood. The plan is to continue to reduce her support and see how she handles it. Keep praying for her. God Bless, Gina

From Mel Kuhn (70): 

Gary,

The family picture is of John and Olivine Allard. Back row Larry, Kenny, Clayton, Center row, Mary,Olivine, John, Karen, Front row, Betty, Duane,Carol.

There were at one time 5 of the Cote sisters living at Good Sam at one time. Evelyn Seneshal, Adeline Allard (Deceased), Olivine Allard, Lillian Allard & Alice Kuhn.

Evelyn Seneshal [I think I’m spelling that wrong] Married to Philip farmed at Overly for years. Now 3 married to Allard brothers, Adeline [Fred] I’m sure you know some of the kids, Alden & Merle for example. Olivine [John] Carol’s mom and dad, Larry married to Dawn Gregory from St. John. Lillian [Bill] Their daughter Judy lives in Botno. Lillian and Bill are both in Good Sam. My mom Alice [Marvin] Kuhn. The 5 sisters were all at Good Sam at one time, Adeline passed away, I believe it was last year. My memory is such crap that I can’t even name off all of my own cousins. Once the big old family picnics kind of quit and everyone kind of grew away into their own lives we kind of lost touch. I really envy guy’s like you and Dick with your memories and details. I have just about lost my memory of my youth and even high school unless prompted by someone or some thing. Even my first marraige is a blur. .Keep on eating those memory pills.

Thanks Gary

Mel Kuhn

PS. Evelyn is like 95-96 and as far as I know doing pretty good. Olivine & Lillian are physically good but their minds are gone. My mom is still pretty sound but just had to have some surgery and is recovering really slow. I guess 81 years old having some of that female type surgery can take a lot out of you, and she just can’t understand why she had to get put on a bag, which hopefully after some healing might be able to be removed.

Mel

The John and Olivine Allard Family L to R:
Back: Larry, Kenny, Clayton,
Center: Mary, Olivine, John, Karen
Front: Betty, Duane, Carol

Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 
Can any one identify those in this picture?

                                  Dunseith Dragons – 1983

Message/Picture from Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Hi Gary,

Ron Peltier (70) identified this fellow as Gary Nadeau.  Ron/Gary were friends. Gary moved to the west coast years ago and passed away about 3 years ago.  I was sorry to hear about his passing, even if I didn’t know him.

As you can see, I changed the text.

Thanks again for including Gary’s picture in your email.

Neola

From Sybil Johnson: 

That picture from Dunsieth/Belcourt isnt from the Gagnon family is it? It
kind of looks like Arnie when he was younger. There is no update on Beckie’s
condition; hopefully she will be able to go home soon.
Sybil Johnson

From Evon Lagerquist (77):

The last picture looks like it could be the LaRocques, not sure of their names, tho…

From Sharon Longie Dana (73): 

The very bottom picture is the LaRocque family, I see Debbie, Joy,Jeanette and Jackie, thats some of the girls, unfortunately I don’t remember all the others names. I tried to help.

Sharon Longie Dana

     Can anyone identify the folks in this LaRocque family photo?

LaRocque Family

Picture provide by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Hi Gary,

It says “Doris Peltier Family” on the back of this picture–darling kids.  I think I can locate someone to send the pictures to, as I’m getting a few names from the Dunseith/Belcourt area.  However, if someone would like to provide a mailing address, that would be great.  Just mention the pictures is the “Doris Peltier Family”, picture. If you want to post the picture, please do.  If not, no problem. As always, I leave it up to you.

Neola

No blog the past two days

For the record I did not a get blogs posted the past two day.

Gary

Happy Birthday Arlene (Jerry ’73) LaCroix: Bottineau, ND

Class of 65 – 50^th reunion
Message from Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

Hi Gary,

Today, while at  Wal-Mart, I met your former classmate Ginger LaRocque Poitra who sends greetings.

She asked if  you have discussed  any plans for a 50th class reunion, and  indicated an interest..

Whenever I receive this blog, I send on to her son, who in turn gives to his mom.

These past few years, as I have come to know Ginger better,

I have discovered through  visits, she is the daughter of  Madeline

(Poitra) LaRocque.

Madeline was one of my dad’s former classmates at Hill Side Country School.

She is also related to  family friends, Genevieve and Emil Morin.

Today I told her I am kicking around an idea in my head. I recall many my Dad and Aunt Leona shared.

I wonder if folks would contribute to sharing  with the blog readers games and pass times  of their generation.

I’m  hoping all who read,  including  Erling Landsverk will share what their generation did.

Childs play!

Okey Dokey,

Vickie

Yes Vickie, We the class of 1965 have a 50^th reunion planned. We have a banquet planned at the Birchwood at Lake Metigoshe on July 17, 2015. Evidently the email address I have for Ginger is no longer good. I will add you to my “Class of 65” distribution so you can forward our messages to her son. Thank you Vickie.

I will be attending, however Bernadette will not be making the trip with me. She doesn’t feel as though she is well enough to make the trip. I recently purchased round trip tickets from Cebu to Minot. I will be arriving in Minot on July 3, 2015 and leaving on July 27^th. I will be staying with my Brother Darrel (Bud) and his wife Debby in Bottineau.

Gary

Birthday greetings to Peggy Sime Espe (’60)
From Margaret Metcalfe Leonard (’65):  Rolette, ND

Happy birthday, Peggy.  Make it a GREAT day. Margaret.

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Blog (197) posted on August 20, 2008

Message from Art Rude:

I was in the hills most of the summer, staying in the farm house as I was between renters at the farm.  Duane Mornville bought a house in Dunseith, so I was sad to lose him as a renter.  I didn’t put in any phone for the summer, so haven’t had internet.  I see I have some reading to do.  I didn’t know Dwight Lange was at the lake, I would have looked him up.  Visited him in Nashville one time, and enjoyed the visit.

Art

Updated reports for Ann Pritchard (Lung Transplant) posted by her Family:

Monday, August 18, 2008 4:00 P.M.

Posted 13 hours ago

Mom came through surgery for the tracheostomy tube well. They also were able to place the feeding tube in the position they wanted. We did not get to confer with the doctor after surgery and will probably not see him until morning. Mom is resting well and they are continuing to pull fluids off her body. The A.M. x-ray showed slight improvement again. Mom continues to make steady progress. Thank you all for your continued support, thoughts and prayers. When mom is well she will be able to look back at these notes to her. GOD BLESS!!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:00 P.M.

Posted 8 hours ago

Mom had a very difficult day today. It is only through the grace of God that she continues to fight her way through this. Keep praying, I cannot stress it more. She is fighting hard and your prayers are reaching our heavenly Father’s ears. She has been stable now for the past 5 hours. They changed some medications and modified her treatment. She will continue to rest through the night. God has a purpose in everything. He will not give us more than we can handle and we all take comfort in that. Thank you all for your prayers and support. God bless you, Gina

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

Something that just crossed my mind today, does anyone remember the huge
basement hole that was on the west side of Main street across from the
lumberyard ? We used to play in it summer and winter. Stan Salmonson of
Northland Builders put up a big green storage building on the spot where
this dugout was. I was told that someone was going to build a hotel
there but never got it done. This was back when I was a kid, so I don’t
even remember who said it! Can anyone fill us in on what this was for?
Thanks Gary!

Dick

Elwood Fauske Picture provide by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Gary,

Is this the Elwood Fauske family?  I don’t recognize anyone, but the mom resembles Mrs. Fauske as I know her.  I just met the M/M Fauske about ten years ago, or so.

Neola

Yes Neola, This is the Elwood Fauske Family.  This is one family that I do know well. Great folks.

I think this must have been taken in the early to mid 60’s. Gary

Back L to R: Carrole, Russell & Connie
Front L to R: Elenore, Beth, Arlinda (Lindy), Brian & Elwood.

Message/Picture from Don Lamoureux (75): 

Gary:

I’m going to try to attach a scanned photo of my grandfather Rene Bedard, and great grandfather John Bedard on John’s 85th birthday.  I’m a neophyte at this game, so please tel me if I made it impossible to download, I read that you are having internet issues as it is.

Don Lamoureux (75)

                        Rene & Father John Bedard

Reply from Roberta Hagen Striker (75): 

Yes it is me and Roberta Hagen I haven’t seen this picture for years. Oh my gosh, it brings back some wild memories.

Back: Roberta Hagen Striker (75)
Front: Kim Hiatt Hermann  (77)

Message from Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Hi Gary,

Would Dave Slyter mind telling his sister (Kim Hiatt)  I’ll be mailing the pictures to her?  I could type/send a letter with the pictures, but I’m trying to keep the envelopes as light as possible–less postage.   I don’t care to write notes to send with the pictures, as my fingers are a little stiff.  For the most part, typing is no problem–thank goodness!!

Please thank everyone who has provided information/names/addresses/etc. that pertain to the pictures I’ve sent. This includes people who have sent the info to you to forward to me, and those who have sent emails directly to me.  I’m slowly, but surely, making a little headway with the pictures.  Maybe I should have only brought 1000 of them home! Ha!  No, it isn’t quite that bad!  As you can tell, though, I do have a lot of pictures to deliver to many people in many locations.  As you can tell from what I send to my “Bottineau Bunch” list, I’m working on other pictures, too.  I also have a “Kramer” list, and I’m delivering some pictures locally, too.  It’s a great project; I’m enjoying it very much.  It would impossible to deliver the Dunseith/Belcourt pictures without your/your list members’ assistance.  THANKS AGAIN to everyone!

Neola

Reply to yesterdays message from Sybil Johnson: 

Hey Gary, that sounds like here in the states, not in the Philippines. I
would like to give an update on my daughter, Beckie. The blood clot she has
is located in the artery between her large intestine and her liver. Until
that clot dissolves by itself, she will not be going home soon. But, she
does have great doctors. The hospital she is in, is a branch from the Mayo
Clinic. Like she said, she didnt expect to spending her birthday in the
hosptital(yesterday and she turned 41).
Sybil Johnson
 The following unidentified pictures have been provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Do any of you recognize any of these pictures of folks from the Dunseith/Belcourt area?

      Happy Birthday Jackie Pritchard: Leesville, LA

Happy birthday Peggy Sime Espe (’60): Dunseith, ND

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

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Blog (196) posted on August 19, 2008

Reply from Sybil Johnson about Axel Johnson: 

Gary, that’s funny about “Pa”. He was a great man in my eyes and always will be. He loved his family and did whatever he could for each and everyone of all of us. I remember Bernice getting after him, because he wouldnt wear his hearing aids. He would only say, talk louder! And when Bernice would yell at him for one thing or another, he would just walk outside until she cooled down. Dont get me wrong I loved Bernice and I learned alot from her, while Augie and I was together.

Sybil Johnson

Comments on the Cliff Metcalfe Photo below:

When Neola sent me this picture, I could not figure out which Metcalfe family this could be.

Vickie, I know you and Cyndy, but I didn’t recognize you guys in this picture.  You would have been Just graduated from HS when this picture was taken.  Thinking this could possibly be one of Jim Metcalfe’s family, I sent this picture to Lola.  I have pasted her reply below.

This is a beautiful picture!  Gary

Lola’s Reply: 

HI Gary!!–  I just enjoy this “blog” soo much-
I’m really glad you sent me this picture- it is my Uncle Cliff’s family
(Dad and Cliff were brothers)
Back Row: Nancy, Vickie and Cliff
Front row: Cyndy, Archie, Shannon and Charlotte (Lottie).
That is a wonderful picture of them!!-  Thanks for all you do Gary!-
Regards,  Lola

Pictures provide by Neola Kofoid Garbe:    

Clifford Metcalfe Family:
Back Row L to R: Nancy, Vickie & Cliff
Front Row L to R: Cyndy, Archie, Shannon & Charlotte (Lottie)

Back: Roberta Hagen Striker (75)
Front: Kim Hiatt Hermann  (77)

No Blog yesterday.

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Happy Birthday Judy Allery Azure (’65): Bismarck, ND

Happy Birthday Aggie Casavant (’69):  Fort Mill, SC

Happy Birthday Lynn Halvorson Otto (75): Boonton, ND

Happy birthday Don Aird: Fenton, MO.

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

Brandon is the grandson of Curtis/Denise Halvorson and Edward/Judy Halvorson Berg (Becky Berg Pollman is their daughter), great grandson of Clifford/Alma Christianson Halvorson and Albert/Alma Pederson Berg.

Identified Mother and Children
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

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Blog (195) posted on August 18, 2008

Question from Sharon Longie Dana (75): 

Does anyone know how Mr. Hepper passed??? He was our neighbor for years.  He was always such a nice man.  Did he leave Dunseith???

Reply to Bev Azure:  All of our prayers are being heard. Her road to recovery starts now and we will still be praying for her and all of her family and  extended families.

Take Care Bev!!!

Sharon Longie Dana

Reply from Sybil Johnson:  

Thank you so much for those pictures of Axel, Gary. I, myself have never seen them before and I know Augie’s family will enjoy them also. I have downloaded some pictures of Augie and the family and will send them later.

Thanks again and Dick I loved the stories you told about “Pa”, they were
funny.
Take care,
Sybil

From Gary Metcalfe (57): 

Updated reports for Ann Pritchard (Lung Transplant) posted by her Family:

Sunday August 17, 2008 11:45 A.M.

Posted 9 hours ago

Mom had a good night last night and is stable this morning. They reduced her sedation this morning at 5:00 but she is still on the pain medication which does cause some sedation. The nurse stated that it can take some time for the medication to get out of her system. She is moving her arms quite a bit but hasn’t started to move her legs. They are removing 3+ liters of fluid these past 2 days and the chest x-ray showed great improvement this morning. Air is getting deeper in the lung which is very good. The surgeon will evaluate tomorrow if she is ready for the tracheostomy tube.
This is a critical week as they will be reducing her sedation which may cause some anxiety for mom. Pray for her to be comfortable and not resistive as this occurs. Also pray for the doctors and nurses caring for mom. They have a wonderful staff here. We are grateful for all of your prayers and support. God Bless, Gina

Folks, I thought I’d include several pictures of some of the Class of 65 folks.  Gary

                             Margaret Metcalfe (2007)

                  Margaret Metcalfe, Susan Fassett & Carol Jasper

Folks,

I have nothing to post today other than several picture pasted below and of course blog 194 previously posted on 8/17/2008.

Gary

Cebu City Lights Condominiums
This picture was taken from the Cebu Marco Polo Plaza Hotel.
Art Hagen and Rose live on the 8^th floor of tower 2, 2^nd from the right.

Sunday morning breakfast at the Cebu Marco Polo
Gary and Bernadette Stokes with Hans Hauri, Philippines Marco Polo GM

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Blog (194) posted on August 17, 2008

Folks, To enable better delivery of these daily messages, I have acquired another email address from Yahoo.  I have been having delivery problems with Globlines and Hotmail limits the number of folks I can send messages to in a 24 hour period.  That left Gmail. Larger Gmail group messages are often times a pain to send.  Often times they will sit in the out box for a long time before being sent.  Hopefully I will have better luck with Yahoo.  We will see.  My email addresses are

I consider Hotmail as my primary account, but you can use any one of the four addresses when sending messages to me. Using Outlook express, messages sent to any of these addresses are all displayed on the same page.  In fact I have to go into the properties of each message to find out which address each message was sent to.  Note the ph on the end of the Yahoo address. Gary

Reply from Joan Wurgler Salmonson (61): 

Thanks Gary,

Happy to hear you got my message. Hope I didn’t mess things up too terribly. Which e-mail address do you suggest using when forwarding messages to you?

Today (Friday) was the Special Memorial Service for Hope Bedard. We send our condolences to her family, Gayl, class of ’56; Lynn  ’58; Twins-Nicole & Nik ’61 and Triplets James, Jean & Juay ’62. Their family will be missed but we hope they will continue to

keep in touch and come back for visits.

Thanks again,

Joan

Latest update for Deb Morinville’s stroke from Bev Morinville Azure (72):

Gary, everyone   first of  all would  love to tell u  all thank you  for your prayers and  personal e mails to me.  Deb  wasn’t  doing very good yesterday and Kenny  just about called me to  come to  Montana. But  today  she made a remarkable  turn around and is doing  better.  Kenny and I have been  talking each day  but yesterday ..cause  I was  gone .   But the  minute  i walked into the house today  called and   Kenny said she was better  so he put the phone to her ear  and I told her  we  were all praying for  her  and  that  u all  are  asking about her and praying for her.   told her all about  your e mails  etc.  and when   I told her  so long,  I will talk to u tomorrow  and kenny took the phone  from her ear  she  grabbed it  with her  good hand and put it to her heart. So  I am  sure she is  trying to  tell us  she  is  there  and   I know  she  heard me. thank u all will  keep u informed  sorry  I thinking I …..rattled on just so  excited.  Garys  thanks for all u do   Bev

  GOD  BLESS YOU …………BEV

Sybil Johnson’s Reply to forwarding her Axel Johnson messages: 

Gary, that would be great. Augie and the rest of the family would really like to see them. “Pa” was a great guy. I remember how he would get down on the floor with not only my kids but all of his grandkids and play with them. Then there were times when I would put my kids down for a nap and there was “Pa”, sitting on the bed and feeding them cookies dunked in his coffee.

Neola, that’s a great picture of you. I would recognize you anywhere.
If I may, would like to give an up date on Beckie(my daughter). She is back
in the hospital. They found that she was accumulating blood clots and air
pockets. They have her on blood thinners and will be there for a few days.
Take care everyone!
Sybil

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

Saturday, August 16 10:55AM

Posted 8 hours ago

Once again everything went well overnight. They removed 4 liters of fluid yesterday and today, that’s a little over a gallon. In other words she lost about 9 pounds of water weight. The chest x-ray was about the same today as yesterday. She is still tolerating the ventilator well. Today her heart was beating a little out of sync and a bit fast. They were not too concerned about it, they said many people are fine with slightly irregular beats. They eventually got it back into a strong, normal but slower beat.

Dr. Peters gave us a little insight into their plan for next week. Assuming all is well this weekend, they want to remove her breathing tube early next week and replace it with a tracheostomy tube. This has many advantages over the normal breathing tube; it’s a shorter less obstructive route to the lungs, the tube is actually shorter and easier to manage, it will be more comfortable for her, it will allow them to slowly wean her off the ventilator, and it will allow her to be much less sedated. While they are doing this he thinks that the surgeon will use a scope to go inside the chest wall, through the spot where the chest tube is now, to examine the outside of the new lung. They think that a portion of the fluid we see on the chest x-ray may actually be clotting/puss/blood on the outside of the lung. If it is there he will remove it and that will allow the lower part of the new lung to work more easily.

This blog entry wraps up my time here in Rochester, I am very happy to have seen Grandma make such great improvements over the past 9 days. Gina is coming in this evening and will be here with Grandpa and Grandma through next week.

Question from Sharon Zorn Gerdes (62): 

Gary, would you by any chance know if Ben Grossman is still alive and what he did after leaving Dunseith? I recall him vividly, and some of the teachers I have difficulty remembering.  I recall  Mrs Conroy and a few others.  I love the messages you are receiving, what wonderful memories.  Sharon

Sharon, Mr. Grossman died in 1996.  I have pasted, below, the deceased Dunseith teachers that I have in my files.  Gary

Pictures/Message from Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

The other night I ran across some pictures I took in 1968. We had a bad
storm with hail, that completely wiped out our crops! And if that wasn’t
bad enough, it then rained several inches and flooded all our hay ground
and flattened that too! I remember driving up highway 3 and coming over
the last hill before we turned east toward the farm, only to see the
entire flat south of Kelvin under water! I had my camera along and took
these pictures. What appears to be a lake is actually the big hay meadow
that Art Seim and Cliff Metcalfe owned, and of course were planning to
hay! Our crops were pounded right into the ground! The water had gone
over the roads in several places and left floating debris everywhere. It
was a mess and a very defeating feeling when we looked at all our hard
work that was basically for nothing! I remember Dad and Duane Fugere and
I went to see the damage. Duane said something that has stuck with me
for 40 years. He said, “Playing poker isn’t gambling, this is gambling”!

Dick

PS- The storm was in 68 but I had the film developed in March 69.

Photo provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

                        Bernard & Betty Kavi Family – 1972

Wealth of history – reply to 8/14/2008 blog
From Bill Hosmer (’48):  Tucson, AZ

Gary,  I just finished reading the August 14 Blog of 2008. There is such a wealth of history, character, and significance in this one.  My gosh, the description of people like Mrs. Conroy, Hope Bedard, and Diane Larson’s remembrances are real treasures.  I wonder if there is another community in America with the same loyal, courteous, and dynamic historical dialogue going on, as is reflected in this blog.  My guess is that what we have, and what you give us is the opportunity to enjoy through your personal efforts, a terrific opportunity to express ourselves about our respect and love for the people we grew up with and who gave us the example of how to be better North Dakotans and Americans. I am proud to be among you who give a damn about America, North Dakota, and each other.

Bill Hosmer

Memorial day tribute
Posted by Bill Hosmer (’48):  Tucson, AZ

Gary, This is a rather lengthy rendition.  It has merit.  Maybe it will over-tax your system. If so , we can let it go and I will understand.  Thanks for all you do and I keep Bernadette in my mind in hopes she continues to overcome all medical challenges.  Bill Hosmer

 http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Mansions.htm

Thanks to all who have served.  GOD bless America.
Posting from Jim Kofoid:  Bottineau, ND

MANSIONS

I wanted to get this out before Veterans Day so it can be passed around. It is emotional to watch. But it is a  very  moving video.

This one is special.

Put aside the day’s clutter, take a moment… Absolutely one of the best tributes to our military that I’ve ever seen

Simply awesome…  After you click on Mansions; do not click on anything else.  It will start playing by itself. Sound UP.! Full Screen.!

  Thank you to all the vets.

  Mansions!

Photo from Keith Pladson (’66): Roanoke Rapids, NC

I took this off our back deck this morning about a half hour ago (at 9 am).  In ND they are enjoying their first taste of old man winter again.  Here in NC we are enjoying a sunny day that should get up around 70.  We still have well over 50 percent of leaves on our trees , so it is a really beautiful day.  It is supposed to be a carbon copy again tomorrow, too!

P.s.  This photo is one of the reasons Alice and I moved here.

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

Yes Brenda – You were right in the middle of it and know what i am talking about- !!- there was a purpose for everyone!_and it was a delightful place- we never heard much about bad things happening-  anywhere- and   i wouldn’t blame you of wanting to recreate the gorgeous grounds —  they were so peaceful – !!-  

and aggie-  It is so interesting  you would Mention Jimmy-  Casavant —  Tina did her internship for addiction counseling at Jamestown and then accepted a job there for  a few years–  she talked about the friends she made there- and especially one nurse that was so dedicated and friendly and such a great upbeat attitude – she said his name was Jim and later i learned Casavant– I told her the Casavant’ s were from Rolette and she knew that !-     I never told her about his accident for a couple years –  we knew about his injuries and they were severe- !!!_ Laurie Evans was in the same accident with neck and back injuries  and i cleaned at the customs port of entry for her Dad while they were with her in the hospital !-   back in t he early 70’s–  

  THen after a couple years i asked her if she noted anything  different about him and she said “not really”  – she said she just noticed he had some scars  on his face but didn’t really notice-  she thought just maybe from acne or something- and then i told  her about the accident-  —  she was appalled that he had such an upbeat positive and cheerful demeanor about him !!_-  she really liked him- !!!!–  

Yes and i remember your mom- she cooked at the school right??- just a sweet little French lady !!_ always prim and proper-  just a lady that was very happy all the time and nice to us kids-  !!!– She and Stella Schimetz  will have their own special place in heaven for sure- !!!_ – such sweet Tiny ladies- !!!_  Oh so many good memories- !!!

I remember talking to you also Aggie for hours on end you were such an interesting and wise kid even at such a young age- !!_  that has been  many many moons ago—-  I wouldn’t t even guess how many years–  but your sweet face–  keeps popping into my mind-  a little French girl with that awesome completion!!-  like the mongeons- !!! 

take care !!_  —  thanks Gary for this blog – !!_ LOla

Keeps us in touch and is very healing to the soul!!_  especially in this crazy world we live in today – !!!

PS Aggie-  !!- yes i remember when David Casavant was killed in a motorcycle accident– his wife Janet and he were such a happy couple-!  It was very devastating to her!!!-   an then went on to marry a very nice man —  a son of Bud Baker- who was a very good man and handyman around town- his son !!–  

who she married and after many many years- 

 she was virtually run over in her car by drunk drivers and is now confined to a wheelchair!!-  But she married a very nice man and he was taking care  of her as best he could since- 

– We used to ride to work together for a couple years when she worked in my office in Rolla–  she was an amyotte from St John and her mother was Ernestine Amyotte — again small world- she was my first supervisor at San Haven and i loved her dearly !!  SHe was so awful good to me and helped me train for working with the patients on the floors in high school-summers-!   She would laugh and say –in her calm voice — ” all I hear from you is “Ernestine!!!!”–  and one of the patients would have me bound with his arms and legs – as soon as i let his crib side down to give him a  bath- !!!!-   so she would have to come and relieve me from his grasp !!_- lol! !!  – she and her husband Joe were also good friends of my Dad and MOM-  –they bought the farm my aunt Nellie ( mom ‘s sister) sold —  well after San Haven closed i didn’t see her for a few years and then Ernestine passed on- !!_ I felt so bad-!!!!!-  then Margaret Bedard had some quilts for sale at a rummage sale and i stopped in  and saw one i really liked  — a STAR  QUILT !!- VERY  BEAUTIFUL !!- I  didn’t buy it  as i really couldn’t afford to buy it at That time  !! and then something told me to go back and get it no matter the price!!- so i did!!- and when i got it home i saw it had been made by —– written in black waterproof ink – made by Ernestine amyotte and the date!!-   that was a great blessing for me!!!_ —  and i keep it on my bed at all times and when i crawl into it at night i can almost feel her arms around me- !!! KEEPING ME WARM AND COMFY AS SHE ALWAYS DID AT SAN HAVEN — MAN!!- THERE WERE SOME AWESOME  WOMEN THAT WORKED AT SAN HAVEN on the floor for  40 0r more years-  i think they knew most if not more what the Dr’s did!!-  they had dealt with so many diseases and issues for so many years-  !! and they always had remedies for everything that really worked– no prescriptions needed- poultices–  vinegar and hilex were a lot of them !!_  

One old gal told me to use vinegar in water – like a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water for diaper rash that i had tried EVERYTHING   for!!- My poor Baby Jason!!!!- diaper rash just awful and i would take him to the Dr and they  would give him – ointments — sunlamps –  you name it and she said just put a cup of vinegar into a basin with a couple gallons of water and set him in there- !!-  so i did and bingo !!-  gone the vinegar —  straightened out his ph balance- and i gave that advice to my daughter TIna d n her husband- he was beside himself – just nothing helped – Well, i know that the mother in law should show up and shut up – unit i asked him if i would be interferring to him to give hims hint about diaper rash and he said “absolutely not”  – so i gave him the hint and it worked !!!- and “CHristian told me -I will love you forever and ever for that!!–  — Dakota’s diaper rash was gone overnight!!!_  such good advice from long time aides  — if it was now days i think those gals would have all been Doctors !!!!-    

Oh well!!- now i am babbling and should be reading my emails and mailing customers-   so will sign off–  best regards- LOla

Postings posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND.

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Blog (190) posted on August 14, 2008

From Curt & Ann Rotto (Former Peace Lutheran Paster): 

Gary and all,

In response to the picture of Peace Lutheran Church members (in #173). Lawrence Struck was in the middle of the bottom row. I believe he was teaching the Bethel Series and this may have been his first class.

For two years, as pastor of Peace Lutheran, I trained 10 persons from the church to prepare them to teach the Bethel Series to other lay people.  I am not sure if any other of the ten persons taught the Bible Series to others….Murl Hill may have information on this matter.

The following persons were trained from 1965 to 1967: Lawrence Struck, Murl Hill, Edna Leonard, Bennie Frovarp, Ken Sebelius, Ann Rotto, Barbara Schlacht, Marjorie Lillico, Orvin Hagen, Eva Struck.  They met for two hours every week for nine months for two years, along with “homework”.

Re: the naming of Peace Lutheran Church. In 1965 Little Prairie Church voted to close and join Dunseith Lutheran. Any confirmed member of either congregation was eligible to vote…(young people included.)  It was a consensus that a new name would be appropriate in forming a new congregation.

It has been over 40 years since we left Dunseith for Fergus Falls, where we still live. Our three children and 10 grandchildren live in other states.  Ann and I have enjoyed reading the many comments of Dunseith people, some who we know well…some who I had in confirmation classes.  It brings us many happy memories!  Thanks, Gary, for all your work on keeping the information and memories alive for many of us.
Curt and Ann Rotto

Curt, I recognize most all of the names you listed above.  Orvin Hagen was and still is a very close family friend of ours.  I talk to him frequently.  He lives in Kindred ND.  He is 87 and going strong.  Orvin was a 4 H leader, for many of the folks on this distribution list, for many years.  Orvin does not have email but his phone number is 701-428-3125. I’m sure he’d love to hear from any one of you.  If you call him be prepared to visit. Gary

Reply from Sybil Johnson (Augie Johnson is a cousin to Don Johnson, Dicks Dad): 

Thanks to Trish Larson (73), we now have Sybil on our distribution list. From what I understand, they just ran into each other out of the blue and discovered they were both from Dunseith.  Thank you Trish for passing Sybil’s info onto us.  Gary

I didnt know Hope Bedard, but my heart goes out to the family and their time of mourning.

For those who remember Augie Johnson: He just got back from Chippewa Falls,
Wis, where our daughter went through colon surgery. He is doing great, but
anyone who remembers him, can you imagine him weighing over 250 lbs? I was
married to him for 30 yrs and he never weighed that much. But, he is doing
better.
Our daughter came thru her surgery great and they expect a full recovery.
The cancer had been contained only in her colon.
Have a great day, everyone!
Sybil
Cecile Gouin Craig’s (61) reply to missing message: 

Hello again, are you ever on top off it! I just sent that message. As you
know the Morrinvilles are important to me, or I should should say us. my
parents included. So yes I did get the 190 message I was missing. Thanks so
much. Cecile

Reply from Diane Larson Sjol (70): 

Vicki,

I am sitting here after reading your post with a great big lump in my
throat and tears waiting to spill.  You are so articulate and have
reminded me of memories that I hold very dear.  Angelina was such a
great friend.  She told me how she hid her rosary in her sandwich when
they left Cuba and how the soldiers tried to take her mother from the
plane as all the kids wailed.  Finally they let her stay on the plane.
What a brave family.  I hope we can reconnect with her somehow.  As
for Mrs. Conroy…she was and still remains one of the most
influential people in my life.  Her classroom was always one of
activity.  Remember playing jacks on the floor?  The macaroni boxes we
painted bronze and the records we somehow melted and spray painted
into beautiful bowls?  I do remember the weekly reader and how much of
an impact it had on our lives.  As for the different cultures in our
classroom…there were many….and we all got along as we merged into
learning…helping each other succeed.  School was fun at the same
time.  I remember she liked my handwriting so she would have me stay
in during recess and write out the math test which she would later
copy on the mimeograph machine and lo and behold, there was our test.
I never thought about cheating…I just wanted to get the copying done
so I could scoot outside.  Anyway, thanks for your wonderful
words….and also everyone…keep Debbie Marmon in your prayers.

Diane Larson Sjol
Reply from Bob Lykins (Former DHS teacher in the mid 60’s): 

To Diane Larson & Bill Grimme,

Diane, I remmeber all of the places you mentioned and, like you, camped extensively throughout Europe.  At first I had a Dodge Cobra Van and then I went to a pop-up trailer tent and finally, toward the last, I just traved with a tent.  It was every weekend and vacation on the road.  We even did some winter camping.  We were real hard core.

As for your old friends, you could probably make contact with them through the alumni organizations such as the BRATS organization.

Bill, correct me if I am wrong but in answer to Diane’s question, that looks like the GUM.  Under the communists it was the main shopping store in Moscow.

Bob

Reply from Bill Grimme (65): 

Diane,

In fact, the building was used for something besides a grocery store and  a wine market, but that was over 200 years ago. The building was constructed by Catherine the Great’s State Secretary as a palace for his wife. Upon her death, the building was purchased by a St. Petersburg millionaire named  G. Yeliseyev. He converted it to a food emporium and a wine market for very wealthy folks. The store has operated in this manner ever since, surviving revolution and war. The wine market is in the back of the store and it is huge. Originally, the wine was in the front, as you entered the store. But, apparently, that caused Yeliseyev some problem with permission to open a wine market. So, the store was re-arranged and the wine was moved into a separate room in the back, so, when one entered, the first place you came into was a “grocery store”. This satisfied the law at the time. Remember, this was in the early 19th (yes, 19th) century and this business still sits there. The art in the place is from the original palace, at least that’s what I am told.

Here is a website about the area where the store is located. If you type it in to Google and then click “read this page in English, you will get some info. The translation is not very good, though, and it is hard to read.

www.tversk.ru

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

Thursday, August 14 2:45PM

Posted 6 hours ago

Last night was a good night, she got rid of a lot of fluid and was stable all night. The x-ray also look a tiny bit better. This morning we were not able to meet with the main doctor. I briefly talked to the ECMO doctor and he said they were all very happy with her progress at the morning multidisciplinary rounds. They were hoping to do another bronchoscopy, but the surgeon got tied up in surgery, they may do that later this afternoon or tomorrow.
At 11:45am they started the process to wean her off of the ECMO machine. as of 1:30 everything was going very well and she still have 100% oxygen saturation with no help from the ECMO machine, meaning her lungs were doing all of the oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange work. This afternoon sometime they will take her into the operating room briefly so they can remove the large catheters that provide blood to and from the ECMO machine.
Then we start another process of healing, making her lungs do the work they need to be doing, with just the help from the respirator.
She is still very sedated, they need her this way to minimize movement but she is still able to follow commands when she becomes a little more lucid.

Thursday, August 14 4:00PM

Posted 4 hours ago

Grandma is on her way to the operating room to have the ECMO machine removed. With the ECMO oxygen contribution at 0% for 4 hours and the ventilator only at 50% capactity, she was able to maintain 100% oxygen saturation and her blood gas values were very good. They believe now is the time to remove the machine, and they have room to give her more oxygen by the vent if they need to. That procedure will take less than an hour.

Thursday, August 14 9:45PM

Posted 26 minutes ago

The ECMO removal was a success. They had no complications and her oxygen levels were great after the removal. While they were in the OR, the surgeon performed the bronchoscopy, the new lung continued to look good and there was very little junk in the lung to be removed. After the procedure the surgeon was very optimistic and happy with the progress she has made. She has quite a bit to go but today was a fantastic step. The doctor said that if everything goes well she might have the breathing tube taken out next week, wow that would be a big turn around. Now that she is off the ECMO they can really start to get a lot of fluid off of her…
She is still heavily sedated, but even I can tell that she is trying to breath for herself some times, that is also a great sign.
Again, we look forward to seeing the x-ray tomorrow morning.
She does continue to have one or two nurses with her at all times to monitor her status.
Everyone agrees that she has made huge progress today

Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:

From Stan & Joan Wurgler Salmonson (both class of 61): 

Subject: Artist Janet Haagenson Sedlacek ’61’

Pictures provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Do any of you recognize any of the folks in these 2 pictures?

San Haven
Reply from Brenda Hoffman (’68):  Greenville, SC

Thank you so much Lola for letting everyone know about the San. Our family adopted Donald the patient positioned directly opposite our front door at the San so he could loudly report our comings and goings. Mom was on the floors often and would tell us about special patients – esp. Donald. San Haven will always be in my heart. It took me a few years to realize I selected homes with outdoor environments similar to the San. 

San Haven
Reply from Aggie Casavant (’69): Fort Mill, SC

Lola, That  was  a  very  interesting  post  you  wrote  about  San  Haven.  I  left  the  Dunseith  area  right  after  graduation  and  moved  to   Denver  Colorado, so  I  missed  out  on  alot  of  the  happenings  that  were  going  on  around   home….  It  wasn’t  like  we  had  Facebook  LoL.  I  worked  at  San  Haven  3rd   shift  for  like  1 1/2   years, after  moving  back  around  the  Dunseith  area,  after  my  youngest  brother  Jimmy  was  burned  at  his  graduation  party. I  enjoyed  my  time  there, playing  cards  with  Ida  Norquay, my  cousins  David  Casavant, and  Gerard  Barbot.  The  thing  I  remember  about  San  Haven  growing  up  was,  from  down  on  our  farm  on  the  prairie, at  the  same  time  every  evening, when  we  were  doing  the  supper  dishes, we  would  look  towards  San  Haven, and  when  the  sun  set, it  would  reflect  in  the  widows, that  would  make  it  look  like  the  entire  hospital  was  in  flames. We   would  always  yell to  our  Mom,  “Hey  San  Haven  is  burning  down!!!   Finally  one  evening  when  we  yelled  that  she   hollered  back  and  said, “Well  it  should  be  burnt  to  the  ground  by  now, one or  another of  you  kids  have  been  yelling  that  for  years”. Poor  Ma….we  just   wore  her  down with  our  craziness, but  she  was  always  sweet  and  smiling.  Anyway  that  was  my  memorie  of  San  Haven…. Thanks  for  sharing  Lola….  Thanks  for  everything   Gary! 😉

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Blog (191) posted on August 14, 2008

Obituaries – Minot Daily News

Hope Bedard

Aug. 6, 1918-Aug. 11, 2008

DUNSEITH Hope E. Bedard, 90, Rugby, formerly of Dunseith, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in a Rubgy hospital.

She was born Aug. 6, 1918, to Charles and Edna Hanefeld in Wilton. She married Rene Bedard April 17, 1938, in Dunseith.

Survivors: daughters, Gayl Lamoureux, Chino Valley, Ariz., Lynn Shelver, South Bend, Ind., Nicole Whitmire, Columbus, S.C., Jean McDaniel, Falls Church, Va., Juay McClanahan, Fort Collins, Colo.; sons, Nikkey, Rock Springs, Wyo., Jim, Sheridan, Wyo.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial service: Friday, 11 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, Dunseith. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)

Condolences from Bonnie Awalt Houle (56):

Dear Gary,

So sorry to hear about the passing of Hope Bedard.  Hope was a very kind lady.  When I was expecting my third child I ran into some terrible health issues which required I get shots every week.  It was the middle of the winter and getting to the Doctor became a problem.  Hope Bedard volunteered to give me the shots, at no cost to me.  She was wonderful to me, and showed me great kindness.  She will be missed.

Bonnie Awalt Houle 56

Message from Ron Peltier (70): 

Message for Floyd (59) & Ann Prichard from their children.  Ann is recovering from a Lung transplant.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Posted 11 minutes ago

Happy 48th Anniversary Mom and Dad! As we think back about the journey you have taken throughout your marriage, we are truly humbled. You are a genuine testament to what it means to have incredible love, deep commitment and never-ending strength along with an adventurous attitude and a giving spirit. Because of your profound faith in God and your enduring dedication and love to each other, you have always pulled through life’s challenges just as you both are doing now. We love you so much! Your daughters, Kim, Gina and Pam (oh…and Thumper too!)

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preservers.

Latest update for Ann Pritchard:

Wednesday, August 13 12:15PM

Posted 8 hours ago

Grandma had a challenging night last night. They made quite a few changes to her support systems that took a toll on her. They changed some of the filters, etc. which causes the body to react to the new surfaces causing inflammation and bleeding difficulties. As a result, they had to give her some more fluids with some necessary medicines. They have decided not to try and remove the ECMO today and let her body rest and recover a little more.

They did perform a bronchoscopy today, during which they inserted a small camera into the lungs to view the passageways and surfaces. They found quite a large amount of thick fluids in the primary passageways, which they were able to suction, this should help a lot. The surgeon was very happy to remove this amount of fluid and thinks that it will help a bunch. Additional good news is that the primary passageways of the lungs still look healthy, after they removed the fluid. The surgeon was relieved about this as well. He said they look good.

The rest of today they will let her rest and try to remove more fluids.

The x-ray after the bronchoscopy showed a great improvement over this mornings x-ray. It looks the best it has so far!

Messages from Diane Larson Sjol (70): 

Gary,
I was driving home from Bottineau to Minot three nights ago and
noticed a star outshining all the others in the sky.  I think it was
put up there for you for all this wonderful work you are doing uniting
all of us.  I can’t put into words how important this forum is and how
much joy it brings to people.  Once again, thank you….Diane Larson
Sjol

Diane, It brings great pleasure to me too, that you enjoy what I’m doing.  I also enjoy doing this.  It keeps me connected to the states from here in the Philippines.  I too, wake up each morning with excitement to see what new messages I have from all of you folks.  Remember, it’s day time for you guys when it’s night here.  We are the same time as New York, but on opposite ends of the day.  Gary

Reply 2 from Diane Larson:
This is a reply to Maria Parlade,

I am Diane Larson who was a good friend of Angelina.  I remember your
mother made us matching red cordoroy skirts.  I remember Angelina
spending time at our house in Dunseith and then we had to mvoe to
Germany.  Can you please tell me how to get ahold of her?  Thanks.
Diane Larson Sjol

Reply 3 From Diane Larson:

To Bev Morinville,
I am so  happy that your cancer is gone Bev.  Our prayers have been
answered.  Take care my friend.  Diane Larson Sjol

Reply 4 from Diane Larson:

To Bob Lykins,
Thank you for your great explanation on TCK…you have triggered an
interest in the subject for me and I will check out the web. I would
also love a copy of your writings…address 712 South Main Street,
Minot, ND 58701 and appreciate it very much.  The Third World Culture
concept explains alot to me….

I lived in Germany three different times…the first when I was a
baby…was in Augsburg, near Munich…the second time was in
Wildflecken, which was the most influential time I spent there.  I was
in the 5th through 8th grades, learned to speak German and was on a
mission of self discovery.  We traveled every summer, camping like
most people did back then, and visited Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Austria and other parts of Germany.  We would be gone for an entire
month of leave and met great people and other teenagers from different
countries and had a blast.  I hope those memories never leave me.
There was also a certain camaraderie among military kids, just like
there is among military families who are stationed away from home,
especially abroad.  I wish I had stayed in contact with those kids.  I
would love to read the book you mentioned so will look it up.  Thanks
Bob for this great info….

Diane Larson Sjol

Question to Bill Grimme from Diane Larson:

Did that grocery store used to be something else?  I am referring to
the one in the photos from Russia.

Reply from Dale Pritchard (63):

I forget if Bob Keeshan was in the list of veterans the other day.  It’sinteresting to note that when Lee Marvin was wounded on Iwo Jima, Bob Keeshan, well known as Captain Kangroo, helped carry Lee Marvin to safety.  True heroes these guys!

Dale

Letter from Vickie Metcalfe (70): 

Vickie, This is a wonderful letter.  You are a great writer!  Thank you so much for sharing.  Gary

Greetings Gary and Maria Parlade,

WOW! So many wonderful people in response  the #190 of today
who I have fond recollections of;
GLENN SHELVER chauffeured many people to church, come Sunday
morn at Peace Lutheran.
One of those quiet, gentle, unassuming Christians was, HOPE BEDARD.
Blessed be her memory. …………………………………….
Ahhh.   MARIA  PARLADE.  Frequently, the past few weeks
through Gary’s news, I’ve read and pondered about the idea of “third
culture” from  the various classmates, upper classmates and former
teachers who have had opportunities……and the freedom… to
choose to live in other countries around the world.   I have never
had the opportunity to do that geographically. Thank each of you for
that insight.
Maria Parlade, wow Because,  thoughts frequently when
thinking about third culture ideas. I have started to  zoom in on
memories of I believe your sister, ANGELINA PARLADE.
The fall of 1961, when I began fourth grade, our family,  in
the hills  over the summer, had just acquired running water,indoor
plumbing and an oil furnace.  However, we still had the old  wooden
telephone ie, central operator and the telephone number # of a short-
a long___ and a short- .  Either, we’d walk or mom would drive  1 1/2
miles to meet the big yellow school bus which  drove down high way
#3. The many miles over hills and around curves on the old high way.
We couldn’t just go home or call home if sick or dumped milk over our
selves or had a bloody nose. We just made do.  But,  Excited, you
betch ya!  Because;
Now, I was upstairs in the white school house with  the
wonderful woman who, in my future, became………….. my role model
as a teacher, FLORENCE CONROY.
In that fourth grade class there were the city kids from
Dunseith, some prairie kids, and  many scared kids from the little
one room country schools from all over the hills, whose world had
just expanded considerably to the big white school house and the big
town of Dunseith.  There were brown kids coming in from the
reservation federal land,and were choosing to attend public school
rather tan the boarding schools. They lived in little houses which I
do remember  b-4 the govt. housing.  And a girl whose dad was not
living with her family because he was in the service somewhere ie.
Diane Larson.  And then, of course, there were the  San Haven kids.
One girl who got on the bus was a quiet girl who spoke a kind
different English, her name, Angelina Parlade.
At that time in Dunseith School, we were all from different
cultures within those classrooms. Cultures from the little pockets of
the hills, the prairie, San Haven,federal land, and city of Dunseith.
Here, in fourth grade, I felt we were all ok human beings.
Each of us was special.  Mrs.Florence Conroy gave us that gift that
sense of identity.  She was all about _INCLUSION.  We each belonged
to her.  And, belonged to to each other. No one ever tried to
disappoint her by bad behaviour to her or by bullying each other.
Mrs. Conroy had learning centers everywhere in that room.
Underneath tables covered with blankets, some children would be
watching a slide projector for science, while others in another
corner. pulling out with fingers and sharing jars of paste and
macaroni for art, still  another area students would be reading lines
for a play. Others would be tossing bean bags to learn multiplication
tables.  Every now and then, we could get a whiff of the blue
duplicating ink when the door of the little room where the manual
machine was opened.   And, Mrs. Conroy would bring stuff to eat we’d
never ate before, like “Hasty Pudin”.
The ideas and energy  of Mrs. Conroy was abounding and endless!
Music?  Well  Mrs. Conroy was certainly not  musically, on
the scale of Mr. Don Johnson .  Sharon Zorn, when she could walk over
from the high school, play the upright piano accompanied as we sang,
Davy Crocket or Blue Bird Blue Bird,… if not,  Mrs. Conroy in her
own key, taught and sang to us in  German, ‘Fraulein” or “Wooden
Heart as she discussed Elvis as a GI in Germany and Cassius Clay, the
boxer.
Quiet time…. She’d read, and read,and read…… away we’d
be transported.  Oh the places, cultures,  our travels took us … in
the many, many books she read, …. the world she opened to us , and
we become I think….. ie. third culture citizens.
It was through , “The Weekly Reader” we read and discussed
project ‘Hope’, the hospital ship.  Once a week,we eager students
wondered where that paper would take us.
One day, her lucky helper placed  the Weekly Reader on each
desk.  An unidentified man not someone we knew about. Many students
did not have T.V’s. Who was this guy?  This a bearded guy in green
uniform and cap, with a rifle? There was a  BIG gasp as quiet
Angelina , now quite white stood over her desk and spat on her weekly
reader!  Yep a big, big spit!  Then she said, “I spit agh, I spit!”
OOOhhhhhh.  Aghast, I looked around to my classmates who had
the same expression!  Silence. We turned and ALL eyes averted away
from Angelina and upon Mrs. Conroy.  She was calm and serene. She
just seemed to float toward Angelina putting her soft plump hand on
Angelina’s shoulder. A gentle squeeze.
That was what we teachers call, “A TEACHABLE MOMENT.”
Mrs. Conroy with her calm hand on Anglina, then directed us
to read orally… all about the guy in green. Then, she, encouraged
Angelina to tell us about that man, his name was, Fidel Castro.  Our
very own, Angelina Parlade became our teacher in that class and on
through the next recess.
Please Maria ,Please thank dear Angelina.
Over the years, I have often wondered about her. Especially,
as I share with my students about her profound effect on me as a peer
from another culture who imparted and shared  her knowledge of Cuba
with we, her fourth grade classmates.  I am so delighted that Gary
has connected you!
Morinville, Marmon, Azure Clan. Keep the faith, for another
former 4th grade classmate Debbie Morinville.
To the Pritchard family, peace and prayers.
Thank you Dick for sharing about our dear friend Carroll who
taught me all about WWII on the German front.  Oh, y’all out there in
Gary Stokesland, if you could have known that gentle man, he was
small in stature.  It was my privilege and Dick’s that he revealed
and left a huge imprint on our hearts with his knowledge and pure
honest patriotism.
My heart is with you all  my dear friends.Til we meet again
through e-mail. Later, Vickie
—
Vickie L. Metcalfe

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): 

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

No blog yesterday

For the record I was not able to get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Cancer benefit for Ele Dietrich Slyter (’69)
Posted by Sophia Slyter Anderson (BHS ‘1997):  Minot, ND

We are doing a benefit for my parents Ele and Richard Slyter at Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads up by St.  John on Sunday November 9 from 7:30 am to 3pm. There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast served all day as well as a silent auction and free will donation to help defer the travel and medical costs due to cancer treatment.  My mom has already started chemo treatments,  and Minot is the closest cancer centre.  As the doctors aren’t expensive enough the 2 hour drive one way will definitely add up. If you could help get the word out I would greatly appreciate it.  If there are any questions  people can feel free to contact me at byte_me6879@  I’m on Facebook as well Sophia Tigz Anderson  and my phone number is 701-720-1869. Everyone is welcome to attend and if anyone would like to donate to the silent auction or directly to them it would be greatly appreciated.   Thank you for your time.  

Sophia.

Novie, Bernadette’s niece’s 33^rd birthday dinner last night at the Laguna in the Ayala Mall

Joke of the day
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

 Power of Believing in One’s Friend

 A contestant, Sally, on ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ had reached the final plateau. If she answered the next question correctly, she would win $1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the $25,000 milestone money.

And as she suspected it would be, the million-dollar question was no pushover. It was, ‘Which of the following species of birds does not build its own nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds?

Is it:

A) the condor

B) the buzzard

C) the cuckoo

D) the vulture

The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer. She had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask the Audience Lifeline. All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline. She hoped she would not have to use it because her friend was, well, blonde, but she had no alternative.

She called her friend and gave her the question and the four choices.

The blond responded unhesitatingly:

‘That’s easy. The answer is C: the cuckoo.’

The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast. She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving Meredith any answer except the one that her friend had given her. And considering her friend was a blonde that would seem to be the logical thing to do. But her friend had responded with such confidence, such certitude, that the contestant could not help but be convinced.

‘I need an answer,’ said Meredith.

Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, ‘C: The cuckoo.’

‘Is that your final answer?’

‘Yes, that is my final answer.’

And Meredith replied, ‘That answer is…. Absolutely correct! You are now a millionaire!’

Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars.

‘Joni, I just do not know how to thank you,’ said the contestant.

‘How did you happen to know the right answer?’

‘Oh, come on,’ said the blonde… ‘Everybody knows that cuckoos don’t build nests. They live in clocks.’

Sally fainted.

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Blog (189) posted on August 13, 2008

Alaskan Cruise:

Folks, I got a message from Randy Flynn telling me his Mother – Minnie Flynn, his Aunt Edna (Susie) Millang and his sister K Flynn Richard are all signed up for and will be joining us on our Alaskan Cruise.  Gary
From Lois Lilleby Fielding (51): 

All the nice stories about Glen Shelver reminded me of the time he drove several of us high school girls to a Dragons basketball game in New Rockford, maybe a tournament.  A spring blizzard was raging, but somehow our parents allowed us to go.  The weather was a white out, but Glen was not concerned and we arrived safely.  I think he enjoyed young people very much and we all enjoyed the adventure, however I don’t remember who won the game.

A crazy incident:  One evening, while in early high school, Marshall Awalt, Dorothy Lamoureux, Shirley Johnson and I decided to go to Bottineau via the old gravel road in Marshall’s Model A (I think) with rumble seat.  Several miles out, the car was out of gas, so we walked awhile until we saw a farm home with a gas tank.  Through a window, we saw a man sleeping on a couch   We hoped to awaken him and buy some gas.  We knocked on the window, but he would not wake up.  The biggest problem was that his geese kept chasing us and hissing loudly.  Finally, we just walked back to Dunseith several miles and in the dark.  I guess we did not plan ahead.

Question:  Girls basketball started in Dunseith in about 1950.  How long did that continue?  We played using those old rules for girls.

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

Monday, August 11 11:00AM

Posted 8 minutes ago

Once again there was improvement on the x-ray from this morning, the middle section of the lung is showing some reduction in fluid. Yesterday and last night were stable as well. They are still trying to get as much extra fluid as they can out of her, this will help reduce the fluid in the lungs. We are waiting today to see how her immune cells have responded to the immune supressing treatment. The hope is that they are low in number. Additionally, we are still waiting to hear how the rejection antibodies are responding to the treatments. They may do another blood plasma cleaning this afternoon, depending on these results.
The whole team wants to try and gradually get her off of the ECMO machine. The sooner they can remove her from the machine the better. They want to begin this process tomorrow.

From Dick Johnson (68):

Gary and Friends,

Larry Hackman sent me an email today explaining the way the films were
shown at the theater. He said they were usually on 4 or 5 reels and the
people that had shown the films before would sometimes just throw them
back in the cans and let the next show hall try to figure out if they
were rewound or in the wrong order. I guess we were a little hard on
Tony for sometimes missing a cue! One other thing I remember happening
at the Althea was when someone in the back would kick a pop bottle over
and it would roll down the slope under the seats, nearly all the way to
the front row. There was no carpet, just the hardwood floor so it would
rattle and klink off the steel seat legs on it’s slow roll to the front!
Just thought it might bring back some memories for some of the readers
who nearly all went to the show at one time or another. Thanks again Gary!

Dick

Reply from Shirley Brennan (60): 

Yes Gary:

Yes Mike Groff is my nephew Pat’s Son. Joanne Bernstein’s Cousin.

Shirley

From Randy Flynn (70): 

Gary,

This past spring some memories of Notre Dame Academy in Willow City were mentioned. Many students from Dunseith attended Notre Dame Academy for a year or two. Allen Richard remembered Sister Albert as did the younger Neameyer twins.  I would like to inform those who knew Sister Albert Marie she has died.  I only received a message and was not home to speak with the caller.  I believe she departed this world on Friday night or early Saturday morning.  I have no further information at this time but will provide further information when I receive it.

From talking with Sister Albert over the past 25 years, I know she loved all of her former students.  To those who remember the joy and love of Sister Albert Marie, please, celebrate her life with a prayer.

Gary, thank you for all you do, for all of us.
Randy

From Allen Richard (65): 

Sister Albert was my first grade teacher at Notre Dame in Willow City.  Also Angela Berube and Rene Casavant.  I also remember that Joe, Gerald and I think Aime Casavant as well as Doreen and Jonne Houle had her as a teacher.

I’m sure a lot of others in the blog had her as a teacher too.

George is an old college buddy from Forestry days.

Allen

From: ndgeo@

To: allenrndmn@
Sent: 8/11/2008 10:03:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Sister Albert Burkhartsmeier

Al:

Sister Albert had passed away last friday night.  She suffered from alzheimers for a long time.  She had been getting weaker for the last two weeks.  She was more than ready for her death.
She was one who I am glad to have known.  So now we pray for her soul in heaven and not for her earthly health.

Take care of yourself.
George

Message/Picture from Bill Grimme (65): 

Gary,

Glad you liked the photos I sent. Hope they didn’t bore the family.

The girls in the night club picture were the bartender and the waitress. They said something to me in Russian and I assumed that they had asked to have their picture taken with me. At least that was my interpretation. I hope it was right.

Here is a picture from Paris. I have  wanted to eat a “Royale with Cheese” (a McDonald’s quarter pounder in France) ever since John Travolta talked about it in “Pulp Fiction”. So, I managed to get one in Paris.

Bill

Bill, you are so modest thinking we’ll be bored with your recent trip. We won’t.  We’d love a round trip report to include all your routes of travel.

I am including your cousin Wendal Cushing with this sending too.

Folks, Many of you probably remember Wendal Cushing from your forestry days.  Wendal was a professor there for many years.  Wendal’s mother and Bill’s mother were Fassett sisters.  Wendal lives, in Bottineau, next door to one of our 65 class mates, John Bedard.  They live one  bock over from my brother Darrel.  Last summer when I was out walking, Wendal was working in his immaculate yard.  When I walked by he stopped everything he was doing and invited me to sit down for a visit of which I did.  Gary.

                                    Bill Grimme in Paris

 Newspaper article from Larry Hackman (66): 

Folks, Larry Grossman is the nephew of our former DHS teacher, Mr. Ben Grossman.

Paul Grossman’s (70) Reply to Larry Hackman (66):

Yes, He is my cousin-we are the same age-that was quit  the story.  Sorry, I did not get back to you sooner – I am never in the house in the summer.   Paul

           Happy Birthday Sandy Gottbreht: Dunseith, ND

All Saints day
Reply from Bob Lykins (DHS teacher mid 60’s):  Hutto, TX

Gary,

I remember my TDY trips to Subic Bay Naval Base, Olongapo, PI over All Saints Day.  We would charter a boat, go out into the bay and cruise along the shore after dark, observing the cemeteries spread out up the hills from the shore.  It was so beautiful.  Everything was lit with candles resulting in a shimmering glow coming from the shore.  We would then pull into the shore where the main cemetery was located and walk through visiting with the families as they camped by the graves.  Some people even had baseball caps giving the name, birth and death dates of the patriarch buried there. It was amazing to see the final resting places of a rather large number of American service members who had retired there and raised families. There were food stands, strolling bands playing local popular tunes and a general festive atmosphere. It was a fun time.   Another cultural lesson for a north woods Minnesota boy.

Bob Lykins

Exploring Haunted San Haven
Web link posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

http://www.kmot.com/story/27179522/exploring-haunted-san-haven

Roland Mongeon Home Being Auctions

Saturday November 8^th 2014 11:00 a.m.

REAL ESTATE  AUCTION

Beautiful Home on Lots 2,4, & 6 Block 14, Dunseith

4 bedrooms, 2  bath, full basement, with a three car insulated and finished garage.

2 bedrooms, large kitchen, full bathroom, laundry and living room on the main floor.

2 large bedrooms and full bathroom on the lower level with large family room.

Patio doors in kitchen lead to raised deck, house is fully carpeted, side by side refrigerator, stove, built in microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer included.

This home has 2240 sq. ft. of floor space and 1008 sq. ft. garage. Large closets and lots of storage. This home is move in ready and great opportunity to have one of the nicer homes in town.

104 1^st Ave. NW, Dunseith , N. Dak.

Roland Mongeon Home

Auctioneer Rod Hiatt lic 287                              Clerk- Family

For appointments call 701-871-2186

Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance due 45 days

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

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Blog (188) posted on August 12, 2008

From Shirley Brennan (60): 

Gary,

Would you please send this to Randy Flynn. You asked once about the Groff family.  Mike was found dead last night in his home.

Shirley Brennan

Shirley, Is Mike a son of your sister Patti from the class of 52?  Gary

Updated report of Ann Pritchard posted by her daughter Pam:

Sunday, August 10 4:30PM

Posted 8 hours ago

The overall results of the ECMO stop test, over the couple hours they performed it, were good. With no help from the ECMO in providing oxygen she was able to stabilize on her own and even get better over the test period. From what I understand, this means that the lungs starting to do there job of providing oxygen to the blood and removing the carbon dioxide. We will see what the doctor’s final interpretation of the test results are tonight or tomorrow.

Around 2:30pm she began another round of blood plasma cleaning. She tolerated the procedure so well last night that they were comfortable doing it again this afternoon. I talked to the Dr. in charge of this procedure and it is pretty cool how it is done. They take the blood and spin it in a centrifuge at a certain speed. At this speed the heavy components which include the red blood cells which transport oxygen and the white blood cells which fight infection are separated from the rest of the blood, which is called plasma. This plasma is then taken from the blood and replaced with fresh plasma from blood donors. The plasma that is taken from the blood contains the rejection antibodies, that is the point of doing this procedure. Each time they do this they use about 16 units of plasma, this means that about 16 different blood donations are required to do this procedure once. They are on the 4th run of this procedure. So roughly 64 donations were needed to perform these procedures for her. Amazing!

I think tomorrow I am going to go donate some blood…

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

Today as I was out in the tractor baling hay, I was thinking about the

early 60s when the Althea theater had ‘midnight shows’. Most were horror
shows with the likes of Vincent Price and Boris Karloff being their
‘worst’! One I remember well was ‘House on Haunted Hill’ starring
Vincent Price. All the parents let us go as I suppose they had now real
idea what the shows were about! I remember being about 10 or 11 and
having the dickens scared out of me, as at that age you aren’t yet able
to separate fact from fiction. Anyway, at one of these shows an older
high school student, who had been drinking (No Name Here), sat right in
front of some of my friends and me. He was really paying attention to a
quiet scene when my friend (No Name Here Either) blew up his empty
popcorn bag and smacked it! The older guy screamed right out loud and
jumped up, much to our amusement, but then realized what had happened
and slapped the crap out of my buddy! Oh well, it seemed like a funny
thing to do at the time! Most of the time we got popcorn in boxes and
when the popcorn was gone we folded them flat and threw them like a
frisbee! Tony Hackman was the projector man and most movies were on two
reels. Sometimes he didn’t catch the end of the first reel before it ran
out and there was a blank screen for a few seconds. Everyone would yell,
“TONY–COME ON–WHAT THE HECK”, and throw their popcorn boxes at the
screen!! The second projector would start clattering and we were back to
the show! Just another memory from growing up in old Dunseith! Thanks Gary!

Dick

From Susan Fassett Martin (65): 

I don’t know which ND Gen site Neola was refering to, but there is an article on an Edward Masse on pgs 70-71 in the Prairie Past and Mountain Memories book.  He did have connections in Canada, so probably the same family.   It doesn’t say anything about a photgraphy shop tho.  I can send a copy of the write up to whoever was asking if I had an email address.

I am planning (along with Paula) on a trip to ND( Walhalla) on the 15th of this month.  I may be in Dunseith a couple of days, but have no concrete plans so far.

Hugs, Susan

Susan, please keep us posted with your tentative Dunseith plans.  I know lots of folks would love to see you.  You could arrange for folks to see and visit with you and if they like, look through some of the many scrap books of Dunseith memorabilia that you have.  Gary

From Bill Hosmer (48):

Gary, to assist Neola in her quest about a Masse Photo shop.  Page 70 of the Dunseith Centennial Book PRARIE PAST AND MOUNTAIN MEMORIES has an article about Edward and Emma Maase.  I remember that they lived just south of Floyd Nelson’s big house on the west side of town on the property which is now owned by Dennis Espe.   Since there is a strong Canadian connection the initiator may find some tie, although there is no reference to a Photography business.

I remember delivering sale bills to their house and getting the aroma of the tobacco he raised and cured right in the home.  The bird house in the picture of them in the Dunseith book is a memory I have, also, in going into their yard.  Their French accent was very strong, and I had trouble understanding them when I was a kid, probably 70 years ago.  It seems every time I saw him he had a curved pipe in his mouth. Thanks for another networking clue, Gary.  Thanks, Bill Hosmer

From Tim Martinson (69): 

Hi Gary,  Looking back thru the email list I find that I am missing

numbers 1, 14, 15, 81, 97, 111, 167,  and I received 186 but the

emails were covered by the article on the Johnson murders so

the emails were not readable.  The summer has been wet and

about the only excitement when it rains is the fishing is usually

excellent. My daughter and I spent a day on the Kenai River

and she was the lucky one, landing a 55 pound King.

Take Care,  Tim

Folks, If any of you are missing any of these messages, please let me know so I can resend them to you.  Gary

Moscow, Russia Pictures from Bill Grimme (65): 

Folks, Bill Grimme returned last week from a Russian cruise and a trip to Moscow, Russia.

I am sharing with you, some of the pictures he has shared with me.

Bill, you look great sporting that beard!  Who are the ladies in the Night club picture with you?

Gary

                             Bill Grimme in a Moscow Night club

Gary,

Believe it or not, this is the inside of an underground subway stop in Moscow. Clean.

Bill

Gary,

Can you believe this grocery store?

Bill

No Blog Yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday

Gary

    Happy Birthday Vickie Bergan Dietz (DHS ’82): Princeton, MN

All Saints Day (11/1) and All Souls day (11/2) in the Philippines

All Saints Day and All Souls Day are federal holidays in the Philippines. On these days the Filipino’s flock to the cemeteries to pay respect to their lost loved ones. They set up tent covers and spend most of the day (11/1) in the cemeteries with lots of food and refreshments. Many spend the night there as well.

We set up a tent cover over Bernadette’s dad and brother’s grave on Friday. Saturday afternoon (11/1) we, along with all of Bernadette’s relatives went to the cemetery with a car load of prepared food and drinks. We got there about 3:00pm and left about 8:00pm. Most of Bernadette’s nieces and Nephews and their families rolled out their matts and spent the night there. We hired a jeepney to take them to and from the Cemetery. When we got up at 7:00 the next morning they were already home with all the Tent cover, tables/chairs, coolers, etc. The had a ball.

Federal funding fuels progress at Turtle Mountain
Web link posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70): Bottineau, ND

http://www.grandforksherald.com/content/federal-funding-fuels-progress-turtle-mountain

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Blog (187) posted on August 11, 2008

Folks, I just had a very nice visit with Bill Grimme (65).  He just returned from a 12 day Russian Cruise.  He had a wonderful trip.  Bill also told me he is seriously considering a trip to the Dunseith area next month, September. Bill is retired and is living in Birmingham, AL.   Gary

From Sharon Zorn Gerdes (62): 

Gary, I have been gone a long time, but one of the families that I never forgot, ( and often come to my mind) was Don and Bernice Johnson. They were so loved and highly respected, and that senseless loss was staggering to the community and all who knew them. Often I thought about Dick and wondered what happened to him and how he could forgive and live through something like that.

Thanks again for the wonderful job you are doing. You have created an entirely new world of memories that are forever precious and I eagerly wait for the next messages. Sharon Zorn Gerdes

Invitation to CarePage: Ann (Floyd (59) Pritchard  From her daughter Pam Smith: 

Note: Ann recently recieved a Lung Transplant.

Ann Pritchard – Friday, August 8 12:30

Posted 1 day ago

Mom had another good night last night – she continues to stay very stable making small gains. There was some concern that the amount of liquids going into her body were greater than the amount her body was eliminating. This was happening because of all of the medication they were giving her. They gave her lasicks medication to help her get rid of the extra fluid. It worked and now her fluid levels are equal. There goal is to eventually get her body to eliminate more fluid than going in so that it will start to pull the fluid out of her transplanted lung. The X-ray today shows that her transplanted lung is still full of fluid. However, the lung is still pliable and soft and the doctor can even hear that it is trying to work. She was also having some difficulty with the level of her blood platlettes being low. This was causing her to bleed at the sites where the ECMO machine enters her body. They gave her more platlettes last night in hopes to help her blood clot better. However, the challenge is that they don’t want it to clot too much as it will then clot in the ECMO machine. The doctors are very happy with her progress. It is very slow which is to be expected. They say we have now gone 100 feet into the mile we must go to bring her out of this situation. We love reading your messages to mom and the family so keep them going. We show them to dad each night and plan to read them to mom as soon as she can understand. Scott, Ann’s grandson arrived today and will be staying with Floyd. Floyd was able to get into the Gift of Life House last night. If you would like to send him any cards or messages, his address is: Floyd Pritchard Room 22, c/o Gift of Life House, 705 Second Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902. Love to all!

Saturday, August 9 10:20 PM

Posted 24 minutes ago

Today was another stable day. The nurses all said that today went well. As I was leaving tonight they were going to do another blood cleaning to get rid of the rejection antibodies and inflammatory agents in her blood. They decided to do this because the rejection antibodies were elevated this evening. The primary doctor was not in this evening since he was up all night last night due to other cases. Hopefully the chest x-ray will show improvement again tomorrow morning.

Wayne (61) & Rosemary Smith:

Wayne & Rosemary, Congratulations on your 40th.  I’m hoping you had a good celebration. It takes a few days extra to get my paper here in the PI, so I’m posting this after your celebration for folks to see.  Gary

Darrayl Habberstad – DHS Class of 1959

From Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

I found this on the ND Geneology sight. Can any of you help? Neola

According to the 1910 Census for Dunseith City, Gilbert Township, Rolette County, the entry for Antoine Moss (whose actual surname was Masse) is listed as occupation Photographer/Own Shop.

Thanks,
Lynne – Alberta Canada

No blog yesterday

For the record, I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

           Happy birthday Dave Wurgler (DHS ’64): Rugby, ND

Alvin Haagenson Photo
Reply from Lore Richard Nelson (’46):    Mesa, AZ

 Hi Cheryl..What a great picture of your dad ,Alvin.. Your parents were such wonderful neighbors to us in those beautiful Turtle Mountains.. I have such  good memories as a child of all those Mountain neighbors. Hope you are still singing..so are Wayne and I .. His voice is as beautiful as ever, Gordie can attest to that..OLDER (never admit we are old, just older)  friends..Wayne and Lori Richard Nelson

Arts, Crafts & Bake Sale
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND

Joke of the day
Posted by Keith Pritchard:  Bottineau, ND

Nun in a taxi
A cabbie picks up a Nun.  She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won’t stop staring at her.  She asks him why he is staring.

He replies:  ‘I have a question to ask you but I don’t want to offend you.’

The cab driver is very excited and says,  ‘Yes, I’m single and Catholic!’

‘OK’ the nun says. ‘Pull into the next alley.’

The nun fulfills his fantasy, with a kiss that would make a hooker blush.

The nun says, ‘That’s OK. My name is Kevin and I’m going to a Halloween  Party.’

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Blog (186) posted on August 10, 2008

From Bob Hosmer (56): 

To Gary Morgan— Gary, I haven’t adjusted to our culture either–and it’s a good thing.  Keep swimming upstream; it shows that you’re alive.

We also know third culture life.  We lived in Japan for 15 years and our kids are truly third culture.  Our son never did adjust back to the states.  He has been more years in Japan than the states, married a Japanese, has three children and one granddaughter.

I’ve always appreciated your sport skills.  You were all around a superb athlete.  Your brother, Dick, also was very good.  I ran with him one evening through shanty town and all the way to San Haven on the dirt road that lead up that way.  It wasn’t a race.  It was a challenge to one’s stamina.

I find being anchored to the Unchanging One gives me the needed stability in our current post-modern culture.

Have a good day.

Bob Hosmer

From Bev Morinville Azure (72): 

From LeaRae Parrill Espe (67):

Since we have had quite a few football stories lately, I wanted to let everyone know that the Bottineau Jr College (Forestry) is reinstating Football after nearly 50 years.  September 20 will be the Homecoming game and they are inviting all former alumni to take part in activities.  That will also be the weekend for Fall Festival and many activities are planned around the city.   Coach Neil Arntzen headed up a committee for fundraising to get this program going again.

Folks,

I ran across this article in the 1982 Dunseith Centennial book about the deaths of Don & Bernice Johnson.  A while back we had many replies from you folks addressing how Don & Bernice had touch your lives in many ways. Dick has continued their legacy with all of his community involvements and to us with all that he contributes.  Through Dick, the Johnson family continues to be a pillar of the Dunseith/Rolette county community.

Gary

Dick Johnson’s reply to my message.  Gary

Gary,

This story was in the newspapers all around the state when it happened,

but many folks probably don’t know what all happened in detail so it
wouldn’t hurt to post the article for them. It was a terrible time for
our small family for sure, but the entire community stood behind us
throughout the ordeal and we will never forget that. Red Paint filed an
appeal a couple years ago but lost so should be there for good. De
Noyer, I was told, was released after serving part of his sentence but
violated his parole and went back. I heard he died in a car wreck some
time later. Never did hear for sure. Thanks Gary!

Dick

My message to Dick. Gary

Dick,

I ran across this article in the Dunseith Book that I had not seen before.  I know that it was a tremendous loss for you loosing both of your parents at the same time and in such a brutal way.  Being an only child would have made it even worse.  Reading this article, your parents were well loved and highly respected by the community.  Their passing was felt by the entire community.

I’d love to post this, if it’s OK with you. If you rather I didn’t, I will totally understand.  Please let me know.

Gary

Picture provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:neolag@min.midco.net

Does anyone recognize this gentleman?

Obituary provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe :neolag@min.midco.net

No blog the past two days

For the record I did not get a blog posted for the past two days.

Gary

Louise Boucher
Posting from Debbie Fugere Fauske (’75):  Minot, ND

Hi Gary:

I met Louise Boucher and her daughter, Janice Pederson, today.  Louise is married to Elmer Boucher’s brother (now deceased), and she’s also a sister to Ernie Cote.  Of course, she knew my parents as well as the Casavant’s, Boucher’s, Cote’s, Fugere’s, etc., from the Dunseith/Rolette/Bottineau area.  She is very interested in receiving the daily blog and any prior blogs you could send.  Louise doesn’t have email; however, her daughter Janice does.  Can you please add bobp@ to your list and they will pass along the daily blog emails to Louise. 

Thanks for everything you do, Gary!

Debbie Fauske

Thanks Debbie,

I have added Louise/Janice to our distribution.

Gary

Frances Hanson Morinville’s Brother (Five Generations)
Picture posted by Dewy Morinville (’72): Dunseith, ND

Need some help Identifying several of these folks.

   Five generations: Great Grandma, Harriet, Harry. Young boy?

Posting of the day
From Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends,

            Only fellow North Dakotan’s would “get” this bit of  humor! 

The following  advertisement appeared  this weekend  on the bulletin board 

of Bottineau’s very own Hometown Market, which is located on North Main Street. 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                             

                                                COD

            The piece that surpasses all understanding.

 Lutefisk Dinner(more information about the  annual Fall supper including potatoes,

lefse and pie on October 26 at the Towner Lutheran church)

 Remember, Lutefisk is the other white meat.

            ____________________________________________________________________

            I have been ‘smilin’ every since reading this.         I had to go back and read again

            NO, I’m not of Norweigian descent but I do enjoy my lutefisk,   fruit suppe’

            sandbakkles and lefse.

            Until later, Vicki

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Blog (185) posted on August 8, 2008

From Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Hi Gary,

The world is indeed getting smaller.  I just read Sybil Johnson has been added to your list (I’ve already sent an email to her.).  She/Auggie and family lived about four houses south of Wally/me in Minot when they/we lived on 22nd St. N.W.  Her youngest son was in my class.  I’m embarrassed I can’t think of his name.  Kelly is the only name that comes to mind, but that was Auggie/Sybils’s older son.  I believe he was killed in an accident at the Air Force Base when he was working there. Sad,  I remember their daughter well, too, but her name also eludes me.  I’m hoping she will reply and “fill me in” on what’s been going on in their lives these last years.  I can tell the years have passed since the Johnson family and I first met.  I see Sybil is a great grandmother.  When I first met them, her daughter was in elementary school.  Hi, Sybil.

I am so happy to hear Ann’s lung transplant went well.  As you know, the Birchwood, besides having a beautiful setting/decor, serves excellent food.  You most likely remember Floyd bought Dad’s garage in Bottineau when Dad retired.

Back to sorting pictures.

Neola

Request from Jean Eurich Roland:

Hi Gary.  I’m Jean (Eurich) Roland, a former Dunseithian!  I’ve heard oodles about your efforts and was wondering if you can add me to your mailing list.  My email addresses are:

I understand that my sister-in-law, Ann Pritchard, will be a topic of your communications in the coming days.

Thank you so much.  I look forward to further communication with you.

Regards – Jean

Jean L. Roland, RN, BSN, CPHQ
HCQIP Inpatient Project Coordinator
NDHCRI
800 31st Ave SW
Minot, ND  58701
phone: 701-852-4231
fax: 701-838-6009
e-mail:

Jean, Yes, Mona Johnson is keeping us updated with Ann’s Lung transplant.  Floyd/Ann are on our distribution list as well. Your family raised Floyd, so he is truly your brother.  Your cousin’s Dale and Carl Pritchard are also on this distribution list.  Gary

Ann Prichard’s updated condition from Mona Dionne Johnson (48):

Gary:
I am told that Ann Pritchard is still in critical, but stable condition, but is showing slight improvement, following her lung transplant.

Mona Dionne Johnson

From Keith Pladson (66): 

Gary,

Thanks for the 1940 input on Ackworth.  One of the persons mentioned was my Uncle Willie Thompson.  Willie died at a fairly young age and thus I don’t remember him in person at all.  My mother spoke often of him.  He clearly was very important to her during her childhood.  I was not aware that he was ever at the Kramer CCC, so I found this rather interesting.   Uncle Willie was married and him and his wife (Rose?) had two children.  However, they lived in Wisconsin, so we had virtually no contact with them.  To the delight of all of my siblings and myself, Willie’s son (our cousin) Matthew attended our mother’s funeral in 2001.  It was the first time most of us had ever met him.  What a wonderful surprise and blessing that was.

Also mentioned in the item were my Grandmother Alice, my Aunt Esther and my Mother Ella.  I’m sure some of the readers of this blog remember my mother and all of her family.  Except for my Aunt Lillian who lives in Superior, WI, all of my mother’s family is now gone (the older generation, that is).  Interestingly, my mother and her older sister Esther were as close as sibling can be and until my mother’s death, they spoke to each other every day (either in person or by phone).

Thanks again, Gary, for including that little item.
Keith Pladson (Class of 66)

From Keith Pladson (66):

In reply to Crystal Fassett Andersen’s input on No. 81 (did you mean it to read No. 181 Gary?), my sister Fern Pladson Beaver (class of 67) is a member of the cast in some community theater production in the Devil’s Lake area.  Though I have not been able to attend any of the presentations (it’s a long drive from Virginia), she says she really enjoys her role and invites all friends, relatives or old acquaintances to come and enjoy their work.  My sister Florence Pladson Sime (class of 62) has been to one of the productions and could probably tell more about it.  How about some input Florence?

Keith Pladson (Class of 66)

Keith, That was meant to be issue No. (181), not (81). I noticed the mistake after I had sent the first two lists.  I have 7 distribution lists for sending these daily messages.  I am limited to 99 folks with each sending, so I have all you folks divided up into 7 distribution lists. I have a return copy sent to myself on each list, so I can monitor if they go through.  Gary

From Gary Morgan (54):

Gary & All,

A while back Mr. Lykins mentioned that Third Culture people often feel more comfortable  living overseas and that he had a heck of a time adjusting to living in the States.  Who isn’t uncomfortable living in our society of Godless schools and government, alternate lifestyles, political correctness and litigation hungry lawyers?  I’ve lived in the U.S. all my life and I still haven’t adjusted.

Gary Morgan

From Randy Flynn (70):

From Evon Lagerquist (77): 

Gary, the man in the picture with Mary Ann Hagen is Alvin Haagenson. He is Cheryl’s dad….

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary, the guy sitting by Mary Ann Hagen is Elvin Haagenson. This is in the

other photo from Neola. Thanks Gary!

Dick

From Cheryl Haagenson (71): 

That handsome gentleman with Mary .Ann Hagen is Elvin Haagenson, my Dad.  He is 95 and lives at home with me in Dunseith.  He has lost most of his eye sight due to Glacoma

but still does well.  He stopped his Sun!day afternoon poker games a couple  months ago. Thanks for asking. He was surprised to hear that his picture was on the “machine” and said to get it out there who he was!  Thanks again Gary for all you do!
Cheryl Haagenson

From Florence Pladson Sime (62): 

Hi, the gal in the front row on the Azure picture is Christine,

who is a beautician. She has the white sweater on. The gal in the
back row with the red top on is Viola. She was married to Hartley
Carlson from Bottineau. She was a teacher at the Dunseith Day
School for many years.

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary, the picture of the Azure family has several I know–Red sweater in

the back row is Viola who was married to Hartley Carlson in Bottineau.
The gal on the front far right is Carol who runs Azure’s Store on the
Jack Rabbit road. The gal with the light hair runs a beauty shop next
door to the store, but I’m not sure of her name.Thanks Gary!

Dick

From Debbie Poitra Rondeau (77): 

Top Row: Viola, Lois, Morris, Rosalie (Azure )Thomas

Sitting: Cecelia (Azure) Thomas, Delia, Fred, Christina and Carol Azure.             

Sitting L to R: Doug Manson-George Longie-Chuck Laducer-Kent Sayers-Leroy Jeannotte-Darly Laducer-and Daune Gourneau

2nd row: don’t know the first name? Wessel’s -Lillian Lafountain-Maryann Delorme-Pewe Jeannotte-Ron Trottier-Jeantte Grant-_______________?Freddie Blue

Standing L to R: Francis Thomas-Bob Gourneau-Duke Vettleson-Gary Falcon-Howard Longie-Joe Blue.

Reply to Hosmer Question
From Colette Hosmer (’64): Santa Fe, NM

Hi Rich,

I was wondering the same thing (re: Eric Hosmer).  From what I’m told, all Hosmer’s in America originated with two brothers who came over in the mid 1600’s so, in any case, we’re talking major “shirt-tail”.

Colette

Question
I see an Eric Hosmer playing for the Kansas City Royals in the World Series.  Any connection with the Dunseith Hosmer’s?

Violence and the Marysville, WA High School
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends,

For what it’s worth, as once again I throw in my 2 cent opinion.

As a small child, I lived in Marysville, WA.

I have wonderful memories mostly warm and fuzzy,

and one of deep sorrow of life there.

I  have always considered, Marysville my second home town.

Yesterday, the awful yuck feeling came over me when

hearing about the violence at Marysville-Pilchuk High School.

Sadness, swept upon me today, reading… family violence.

A young cousin pulled the weapon which murdered his own cousins.

Then, took his own life.

Un-believe-able

1 cousin murdering another?

What is going on?

Kids need examples within families;

How to converse when sad, mad, glad and scared.

How to talk and listen as adults taking responsibility for their actions,

Seeing and hearing respectful apologies,

And experience sweet forgiveness.

I am so fortunate to have received all those gifts  of love from my family,

from parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Vickie

Posting of the day
Posted by Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61): Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND

Grandma’s Invitation 

Dear Family,

I’m not dead yet. Thanksgiving is still important to me. If being in my Last Will and Testament is important to you, then you might consider being with me for my favorite holiday.

Dinner is at 2:00.

Not 2:15.

Not 2:05.

Two. 2:00

Arrive late and you get what’s left over.

Last year, that moron Marshall fried a turkey in one of those contraptions and practically burned the deck off the house. This year, the only peanut oil used to make the meal will be from the secret scoop of peanut butter I add to the carrot soup.

Jonathan, your last new wife was an idiot. You don’t arrive at someone’s house on Thanksgiving needing to use the oven and the stove. Honest to God, I thought you might have learned after two wives – date them longer and save us all the agony of another divorce.

Now, the house rules are slightly different This year because I have decided that 47% of you don’t know how to take care of nice things. Paper plates and red Solo cups might be bad for the environment, but I’ll be gone soon and that will be your problem to deal with.

House Rules:

1. The University of Texas no longer plays Texas A&M. The television stays off during the meal.

2. The “no cans for kids” rule still exists. We are using 2 liter bottles because your children still open a third can before finishing the first two. Parents can fill a child’s cup when it is empty. All of the cups have names on them and I’ll be paying close attention to refills.

3. Chloe, last year we were at Trudy’s house and I looked the other way when your Jell-O salad showed up. This year, if Jell-O salad comes in the front door it will go right back out the back door with the garbage. Save yourself some time, honey. You’ve never been a good cook and you shouldn’t bring something that wiggles more than you. Buy something from the bakery.

4. Grandmothers give grandchildren cookies and candy. That is a fact of life. Your children can eat healthy at your home. At my home, they can eat whatever they like as long as they finish it.

5. I cook with bacon and bacon grease. That’s nothing new. Your being a vegetarian doesn’t change the fact that stuffing without bacon is like egg salad without eggs. Even the green bean casserole has a little bacon grease in it. That’s why it tastes so good. Not eating bacon is just not natural. And as far as being healthy… look at me. I’ve outlived almost everyone I know.

6. Salad at Thanksgiving is a waste of space.

7. I do not like cell phones. Leave them in the car.

8. I do not like video cameras. There will be 32 people here. I am sure you can capture lots of memories without the camera pointed at me.

9. Being a mother means you have to actually pay attention to the kids. I have nice things and I don’t put them away just because company is coming over. Mary, watch your kids and I’ll watch my things.

10. Rhonda, a cat that requires a shot twice a day is a cat that has lived too many lives. I think staying home to care for the cat is your way of letting me know that I have lived too many lives too. I can live with that. Can you?

11. Words mean things. I say what I mean. Let me repeat: You don’t need to bring anything means you don’t need to bring anything. And if I did tell you to bring something, bring it in the quantity I said. Really, this doesn’t have to be difficult.

12. Domino’s and cards are better than anything that requires a battery or an on/off switch. That was true when you were kids and it’s true now that you have kids.

13. Showing up for Thanksgiving guarantees presents at Christmas. Not showing up guarantees a card that may or may not be signed.

In memory of your Grandfather, the back fridge will be filled with beer. Drink until it is gone. I prefer wine anyway. But one from each family needs to be the designated driver.

I really mean all of the above.

Love You, Grandma.

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Blog (183) posted on August 6, 2008

From Mona Dionne Johnson (48):

Gary:

Floyd Pritchard’s wife, Ann, received her transplant lung ! last
evening/night, and her daughter, Pam, says she responded to staff and is
back under sedation for the day.  Wonderful !  I am sure the family
would appreciate prayers, prayers and more prayers for her recovery and
reception of her new lung.  I am so happy for her.
Mona Dionne Johnson (48)

Ann, I was not aware of any health problems you are experiencing.  I hope all goes well with your new lung. Our prayers are with you.  Gary

Folks, Floyd and Ann are the owners of the Birchwood up at Lake Metigoshe. Gary

Ginger LaRocque Poitra (65): 

Hi Gary,

I am using my daughter Roxane’s computer, she’s the daughter who lives right next to us. Michaela lives closer to us now also, she moved to Belcourt a couple weeks ago.

Our summer vacation will be over on Monday, back to work we go.  School begins on the 20th of August. This school year we will see some changes in our school.  The Elementary will have a big school all to our selves as the Middle School has moved to the old High School because the new High School was occupied last school year.
I’ll write again.  Nice to hear from all of you.

Ginger (LaRocque) Poitra (“65)

Ginger, It’s great to hear from you. I am glad that you are getting these messages all the time now.  We thoroughly enjoyed seeing you and your sisters last summer.  Bernadette really enjoyed your company and was so glad she met and learned to know you and your sisters.  Gary

Request from Trish Larson Clayburgh (73): 

Hi Gary and Sybil,

This will serve as your introduction to each other.  Gary, I met Sybil in Cheyenne, Wyoming today and learned that she was married for many years to Augie Johnson from Dunseith.  (Sybil was from Minot).  She would like to be added to the “Gary blog”, and her email address is:

Sybil’s husband was a cousin to Don Johnson, Dick’s father, and is living in Minot.  We had a good time noticing what a small world it is, and she will no doubt know many of the folks that write in, or are written about.

Sybil, I hope you enjoy reading the stories and tidbits that people submit through this wonderful web connection.  I bet it stirs up a ton of memories for you, as it has for all of us that can’t wait to read the daily post.

Thanks Gary once again for all you do!

Trish

Reply/Omission/Correction form Bob Lykins (DHS teacher – mid 60’s): 

Interesting.  Cyber-space does some fascinating things.  What you highlighted in red begins and ends a whole piece on characteristics that I sent in my message.  I pointed out that living overseas gives us a greater insight into other cultures and other ways of thinking.  It builds in us a higher tolerance for alternate ways of life.  We tend to be bi-lingual while other people in the world, for the most part, speak only one language.  I also pointed out that the nuclear family was much closer and tended to do more things together as a family unit while the extended family had less influence on us.  I also said that those students who spent their high school years in schools overseas tended to gravitate towards occupations that would bring them back overseas as this was “home” to them.
Folks who live their whole lives in the U.S. have a hard time understanding this concept.  Those of us who have spent much of our lives growing up, and/or living, and working overseas can relate to this all too well.  It gives us an identity rather than leaving us wondering if we fit anywhere.  We are “Third Culture.”

Bob

Gary,

Bob Lykins reply to Diane Larson Sjol: 
Reply to Diane Larson Sjol.

It is obvious that you have found an occupation through which you can put your lessons from living overseas to good use.  This is not at all surprising as this is the trend of young people who have grown up overseas.  My two oldest children, who grew up in Japan and Germany, have gone on to such occupations.  My son is with the Department of State and my daughter studied and sang opera overseas.  She later also enlisted in the Air Force as a linguist.

As for my writings, you might try obtaining my most concise summary which can be found in the Kappa Delta Pi “RECORD,” Winter issue, 1986, pages 39-43.  I have more recent work but this is a better summary.  If you send me your mailing address I will send you a copy.

My studies have dealt primarily with the effects of living overseas on students and my writings reflect this.  However, these characteristics apply to adults as well.  Once Third Culture, always Third Culture.

Where did you live in Germany?  I lived for 28 years in the Wiesbaden area working at Lindsey Air Station.  I also worked at the Abrams Complex in Frankfurt and at Rhein Main Air Base.  No doubt we were “in country” at the same time and our paths probably crossed on occasion.  I worked for DoDDS and as an education coordinator traveled to all of the elementary and secondary schools giving workshops and working on curriculum.  I was also active in overseeing and running several student activities at the Germany level such as the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Seminars for students and Model United Nations.

It’s always great to touch base with a TCK (Third Culture Kid).  You may want to do a Web search on the “Third Culture.”  When I first started doing research in the subject, in the earIy 1980’s, I was one of a very few doing so.  Today there are many.  Even an outfit called Third Culture Family Services exhists in Pasadena, CA.  Probably one of the best works I have read recently is the book, “THIRD CULTURE KIDS: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds,” by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken, Intercultural Press, Inc., 2001.  It is good material and presents a nice listing of resources and bibliography.  It’s an easy read.

Glueck haben und Auf Wiedersehen.

Bob Lykins

Reply from Keith Pladson (66):

Gary/Ivy Eller Roberts,

I don’t go online everyday as some (perhaps most?) do, so had not read your input, Ivy, until today (No. 180).  Wow!  I knew many actors had served in uniform, but not all of the ones you named.  You are so right about the current crop of actors and actresses we have.  Interestingly, many of them are also in the 14 percentile of the population who would like to see all reference to God, Jesus Christ and the Ten Commandments removed from any and all Government monuments, edifices, publications, money, etc.  Hmmm…
Keith Pladson

Reply from Glen Williams (52): 

Gary…That was a great article on the 1953 football squad….Thanks to Gary Morgan..

Gary mentioned that Virgil Vanorney  volunteered to coach the 1950 football squad to teach team members football basics,  prior to our new paid coach arriving…that is true as far as it went….

What he forgot to mention was that his dad, Ken Morgan, also helped with the pre-season coaching duties…it was the combination Ken Morgan and Virgil Van.. that got the team off on the right track…as Gary mentioned …..

I think the team members all believed that if the two of them had continued as coaches we would have had a much better season in 1950 and 1951….

I believe it was not until Lincoln Jerstad  (sp) became coach that the team really started having winning seasons…

So thanks to Ken and Virg…. They taught the new team all of the football basics….

Glen Williams class of 1952….

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

The 1950 football picture and stories got me remembering some later
football playing we did at DHS. I don’t remember the year exactly, but
about 65-66 we were having a problem keeping Marvin Kalk from going
offside (crossing the line before the ball was hiked). Marvin was a big
guy and was one of us linemen. Real often he would tear into the
opposition as soon as the quarterback started his rundown. We even held
onto his jersey but he just couldn’t wait and often caused us a
penalty.. Other than that, he was a good player. One time the coach
asked how we were going to keep Marvin from jumping the gun? I think it
was Frank Evans who said, “Let him play center, he won’t go before he
hikes the ball”! It worked well, but Marvin would watch between his legs
to see if the quarterback caught the ball and the opposition would turn
him nearly inside out just about every time he hiked the ball! As we
charged the line we could hear poor Marvin howling on the bottom of the
pile, on the line! But he did his job and never went offside again!
Darrel Fassett mentioned the rivalry between Dunseith and Rolla. It was
the same when we played and probably still is! I remember when in a game
in Rolla, one of the Rolla players grabbed Dave Shelver’s face guard and
yanked it over backward! He could have broken Dave’s neck! Several of
the Dunseith fans ran out on the field in protest and here came the
Rolla folks! I remember it being quite tense for a while as the refs
tried to calm things down. It was so cold, and light snow was falling,
that the quarterback borrowed a pair of gloves to try to hold on to the
ball! Tempers still flared when stuff like this took place, even on a
cold miserable night back in about 1962! Thanks Gary!

Dick

The following pictures have been provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:

This is a picture of my Dad, Bob Stokes, and Lloyd Awalt carrying “Old Glory”, the United States Flag, in the annual memorial day parade in Bottineau.  From as far back as I can remember, Dad was in that parade, every year, and always carried “Old Glory”. Heaven forbid if he saw anyone anywhere mishandled, abused or even misfold the American flag. Dad and Lloyd were Ligonier partners for years.  Dad and Lloyd conducted and participated in many military funerals in the Bottineau area. Dad is now deceased (Aug. 2000).  Lloyd continues to be a very devout legionnaire and VFW member. Dad had the honor of having Lloyd fold and present the American flag to his family at his burial at the Ackworth Cemetery.  I never asked Lloyd, but I kind of think dad requested him to do that, knowing that he would do it right and he did.  Dad’s flag is now displayed, every memorial day, on his post, at the Bottineau cemetery.  Gary

Question
From Rich Campbell (’68):  Minot, ND.

Gary,

I see an Eric Hosmer playing for the Kansas City Royals in the World Series.  Any connection with the Dunseith Hosmer’s?

Rich Campbell

Joke of the day

A man goes to the bar on a cruise ship and

fact, this one is on me.’

would like to buy you a drink, too.’

The old man says ‘Thank

I want a Scotch with two drops of water.’

Coming up’ says the bartender.’

would like to buy you one, too.’

I want another Scotch with two drops of water.’

however, is a whole other issue.’

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Blog (183) posted on August 6, 2008

        Happy Birthday Dale Evans: Algona, WA.

The Fall Colors
Posted by Don Martel (DHS Principal): Rosemount, MN

The fall colors here are the most beautiful I ever remember seeing.

The pictures were taken in our yard here in Rosemount, MN, yesterday.

Don

Story
Posted by Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND

The Stranger

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town.  From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family.  The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on.

As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family.  In my young mind, he had a special niche.

My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey.

But the stranger…  he was our storyteller.  He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.

If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future!  He took my family to the first major league ball game.  He made me laugh, and he made me cry.  The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn’t seem to mind.

Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to the kitchen for peace and quiet.

(I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)

Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them.

Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home – not from us, our friends or any visitors.  Our long time visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush.

My Dad didn’t permit the liberal use of alcohol but the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis.  He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly, and pipes distinguished.

He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex.  His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.

I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger.  Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked …  And NEVER asked to leave.

More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family.  He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first.  Still, if you could walk into my parents’ den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.

His name?….

We just call him ‘TV.’

(Note: This should be required reading for every household!)

He has a wife now….we call her ‘Computer.’

Their first child is “Cell Phone”.

Second child “I Pod “

And BORN NOT LONG AGO WAS A GRANDCHILD – IPAD

HOW TRUE THIS IS!!!

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Blog (181) posted on August 4, 2008

Reply From Darrel Fassett (47): 

What Gary Morgan didn’t tell you about that football team was that they turned into a very good team.  I  followed the progress of the team(via Turtle Mountain Star) and they and Rolla were both pretty good.  Gary was the Dunseith running back and Rolla also had a very good back.  Of course, the Rolla player got all the ink. Since I had worked with both Gary and Dick at the lumber yard I had to come watch the game when the two teams met.  Early in the game the two met whie Gary was carrying the ball and Gary ran right over him.  After that it was a rout.  I don’t remember the score but it was large in favor of Dunseith.  I bet Gary remembers the score.  At that time there was an intense Rolla-Dunseith rivalry( maybe still is) so that made it even better. Gary was too modest to tell you that they became a very good football team.

From Gary Morgan (54): 

Gary & All,

Thinking back to my freshman and sophomore years in high school….we never had cars to cruise like you younger people.  Mostly, we would hang out in the bowling alley or wander down to the Crystal Cafe.  Some of the older guys might go to the pool hall.
Once in a great while, Donnie Hiatt would get his dad’s pickup.  He would pick up Jerry Williams and myself and sometimes Jimmie Footit and with the three or four of us jammed in the pickup, it would be off to Bottineau to pick up girls.  Those Bottineau girls were really a bunch of snobs.  There might be three or four of them walking down the sidewalk and we would pull over to the curb and throw them the only pick up line we knew..”Do ya want a ride?”.  They never did and only once did one actually flee, but that was probably because she was alone.  It could be thirty below and they still wouldn’t get in.
Looking back now, I can’t help but wonder if the stock rack with the cow crap up and down the sides might not have been a disadvantage.  I think it may have somehow intimidated them.

Gary Morgan

From the Turtle Mountain Star archives

This shoud bring back a few memories for some of you folks.

A lot of the rest of you are related to or knew of these folks.  Gary

  February 15, 1940

No blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

    Happy Birthday Beth Fauske Duncan (DHS ’67): Yorkville, Ill

Happy Birthday Carol Robert Braun (DHS ’69): Oseceola, WI

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Blog (181) posted on August 4, 2008

Dick Johnson’s (68) reply (Gary Cota): 

Gary,

I see no one has answered Neola’s question about Gary Cota’s family. His
wife, Darla, is from Deering, ND and her maiden name is Brummond. The
older of their sons is Maynard, the younger is Dean. Gary is now retired
and  lives in Dickinson, ND. He is battling both cancer and loss of his
eyesight. I called and talked to him a couple months back and he said he
only has about 10% of his sight left. He was still upbeat though, even
with all the problems. His sons live in Grand Forks and Bismarck the
last I heard. Gary is my mother’s first cousin, as their mothers were
sisters. Gary graduated from DHS in 1956. He said they don’t have a
computer so no email. I think they would like to have the picture that
Neola found. I suppose their mailing address is on the master list you
compiled. Thanks!

Dick

Folks, I got Gary Cota’s phone number from Dick.  I just talked to him. He has a few health problems and he told me he is 90% blind, but he is upbeat.  He was really glad to get my call. He does not have email, but his phone number is 701- 290-2550. He gave me permission to give it out to all of you folks. I know he’d love to hear from you guys.  Gary

From Crystal Fassett Andersen (70): 

Hi ! Dale & I just returned from our annual retired postmaster get together. Each year we try to attend one of ND wonderful small community theaters. Last year we all gathered here in Walhalla for the play at Frost Fire,our local theater. This year we went to Ft.Totten to se “Hello Dolly!” and lo and behold who was the male lead ,but none other that Dunseith class of 71 graduate Gary Fulsebakke. He was superb!!! He and Art Rude,Don Berg & Alan Henning were our boys quartet during our high school years and my sister Paula was their accompanist,so I was thrilled to see Gary perform. If you still live in the state or are back for a visit,I would make this a stopover. A lot of talent came out of Dunseith,so any of you who were the lucky ones to have this talent,please let the rest of us know where and when you are displaying your talents. If I am anywhere close,I will be there. This goes for you,Dick & Brenda. I am only on the “other” side of the state!!!   Thanks again  Gary. Crystal Fassett Andersen

Request from Diane Larson Sjol (70): 

Gary,

Would you please add my dad, Norman Larson to your email list?  He

will really like getting them from you…he graduated from Bottineau
in 1943 and he and my mom got married in Dunseith and my mom and Leona
Hosmer were sisters (Verdellis Richard)..so that is his connection
with Dunseith and he knows alot of people. there…his email address
is

Thanks. Diane

From Diane Larson Sjol (70):

Hi everyone,

I have to comment on Shelver’s Drug store.  I remember sitting and
twirling around on those stools while waiting for my cherry
coke…those were the best floats and sodas around….I also remember
some of the candy we got there and the wonderful smell of that store.
I can’t go down main street in Dunseith without looking for it, the
bakery and Hosmer’s.

I really appreciated the photos of the stars and their contributions
to our armed service…I never knew that and will forward the info to
my dad who will get a kick out of it.  Also, Gary, please add my
sister Norma (Larson) Vaughn’s email to the list.  She attended schook
in Dunseith too when we were kids but only went to the first grade
there. She will be home on Tuesday the 5th and we will make our pit
stops in Dunseith…Thanks again for this forum.  It means alot.

Diane

No Blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

        Happy Birthday Lee Stickland (DHS ’64): Dickinson, ND

      Happy Birthday Karen Loeb Mhyre (’65): Bellevue, WA

Bottineau First Lutheran Lutefisk dinner
Message from LeaRae Parrill Espe (’67):

Gary,

My son Brady and I had the privilege of dining at the same table as your brother Darrel and wife Debby at the First Lutheran lutefisk and meatball supper.

Angus Campbell was also at our table.  I was asking your brother if you were a lutefisk eater and he wasn’t sure.  He shared that your dad loved it and when he came to a lutefisk supper,  he came to eat only lutefisk.  I’d say my dad was the same way.  Anyway we didn’t have any pictures of the dining to share, but rest assured that we didn’t have a lot of color on the plate, unlike those you often share of your dining excursions. 

We enjoyed it just the same

We are looking forward to a week of nice weather in North Dakota.  The seven day forecast is calling for highs in the upper sixies all week.

Darrel and Debby shared that Bernadette has been having some poor days.  I was sure sorry to hear it.

Thanks for all you do – we can’t say it enough.  Bill Hosmer said it well.  Take care.  LeaRae Parrill Espe

LeaRae,

I used to love the meatballs, but not the lutefisk. I am not a seafood lover. I see seafood, but I don’t eat it and I live in the Philippines too with an abundance of seafood.  Dad wasn’t much of seafood eater either, but lutefisk he loved.

Speaking of Angus Campbell, I saw a recent picture of him standing next to a combine out in the field posted on Face Book by Audrey Wilhelm.  He looks great at 89. Wonderful man.

Bernadette has been feeling a bit better the past several days. Tonight is our monthly Cebu Expat dinner of which she will be attending along with me of coarse and her nieces Novie, Mirasol and Edelyn. Our daughter-in-law Lorelie will be with us too. I currently have 104 on the list that plan to attend tonight’s dinner, so it will be a fun one.

Yes, Bill Hosmer said it well.

Gary

Reply to Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (’68)
From Aggie Casavant (’69):  Fort Mill, SC

Hi  Lola,  Thanks   so  much  for  allowing  Paulette  to   share   your   story.   It  was  very   interesting  to   travel  down  memory  lane  with  you.

As  hard  as  some  of  those  days  sounded, in  spirit   they  seemed  like  better  days than  today.  Just  plain  and  simple  and  uncomplicated  in  so  many  ways ….like what  our  parents  use  to  call  the  good  old  days. 😉

Thanks  again  for  sharing. Blessings….. Aggie  Casavant’

Corrected  Recollections from my aunt Leona
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends,

On this bright sunny morning, whilst the dogs are in the yard, again in search of  the elusive Mr. Squirrel I sat paging through the Bottineau Centennial book.

As I scanned the book, my finger ran across a name.  I began to be bombarded with recollections, the many stories of Aunt Leona (Metcalfe)Oswell.  Her first home on the shore of Rabbit City lake, famiy, friendships, school………work.

The places where she worked out as a young teenager, the  Lillebys, the Leonards, the Magnusons of Bottineau,  The Dunseith Bakery and the home of  Morris and Vic Seim in Upham.

Leona was between my dad and Uncle Emil in age. She was the first in our big  Metcalfe  clan to graduate from Dunseith High School!

After her fathers death in 1935, Leona moved with her mother Rose, brothers Emil, Cliff and little sister Jean into a chicken coop on Dunseith’s East side.  Her mother, Rose began creating a cozy home for the family. Rose could cook, sew, decorate artistically, and creatively. As I understand, from the many stories of  her daughters, Grandma Rose  was the epitome of “Shabby Chic”.  As a wee child I remember her smell.  She always smelled of flowers whenever enveloped in a hug!

So it was, Rose  (LeDieux) Metcalfe, re-started  her life once again Dunseith, now a single working mother.

Rose as a child, had been taught meticulous stitching, crocheting and embroidery  by the Grey Nuns, while living at the Fort Totten Indian Boarding school. Sewing became one of her many talents.

Mrs. Hannah Rude was a supervisor of the WPA new deal program; a government sewing program created by the Roosevelt administration. And, Rose Metcalfe began working there. Mrs. Rude took an avid interest in the family. She took young Jean under her wing and fostered interest in Leona and her mother Rose to attend Dunseith Lutheran church.

As I write, I recall, Mrs. Annie (Tooke) Nicholson, a gold star mother, clasping my hand at Peace Lutheran church, telling me often, of  Grandma Roses’ musical talent. And how she loved when Rose Metcalfe called a square dance.

Leona said, “We would walk into church, often late, following mother, who opened the door singing on pitch.”  I from sweet  memory,recall the voice, “In the Garden”and “Whispering Hope.”.

Until later.Vickie

“Then grab your partner, dosey doe, swing him around and don’t let go! … (It comes from the French ‘dos-à-dos,’ meaning back-to-back) 

This just such an awesome rendition of this song- if you listen to every word and think about it — it is so the truth!!-  this is my favorite song of all time!!_ –thanks VIckie for sending it– 

It amazes me how they sing alcapella   and the bagpipes  just add so much!!_

From: “Vickie Metcalfe”

Once again wonderful music .

http://biggeekdad.com/2010/12/amazing-grace-il-divo/

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Blog (179) posted on August 2, 2008

Comment from Bob Lykins (DHS teacher – mid 60’s): 

Gary,

Boy, I don’t know what is happening to my submissions but, when I send them, they look error free and then when I read them in your e-mails they have dropped paragraphs and symbols where some corrections have been made.  It doesn’t look good for an old typing teacher.  Must be my computer and how I am approaching corrections and additions.  Maybe Bill Grimme has some thoughts.

Bob

Reply to Bob Lykins from Diane Larson Sjol (70): 

Reply to Bob Lykins,

Thanks for that great explanation Bob. It really makes sense to me
now.  It explains my interest in transcultural nursing.  As a nurse
and nursing instructor, I try to teach the importance of other
cultures and honoring their traditions.  It is very conducive to
healing when we follow the customs and traditional beliefs of others
in providing them care.  I too could go on and on about this subject.
I would love to read some of your articles. How can I get ahold of
them?  Moving around the world instilled a love in me for other
people.  I find that I am a “people person” and very interested in
different ways of life.  I love Germany and would live there and
practice nursing there for a couple years if it would be possible.
But let me say that wherever I have gone I have always proudly told
others that I am an American.  In spite of the turbulent times our
country is going through, I am proud to be an American.  We are free
to do as we want….in everything.  No one tells us how to “be”.  What
has allowed us to keep our freedom are the men and women who stand up
for it and fight for it every day without being asked to.  People like
all of you are what this country is all about.  We help each other, we
learn from each other, we support each other, we love each other.  Who
woulda thunk it?  Just remember…. Margaret Mead, famed
anthropologist, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the
only thing that ever has.”  I think we are on our way.  Diane

The Shelver’s – From Dick Johnson (68):

Gary and Friends,

It was once said by someone, that the only thing that doesn’t change the
fact that everything changes. It is true, but it seems to me that
progress has stolen much of our history. One thing that comes to mind is
the soda fountain that was in Shelver’s Drug for many years. We met
there after school and had chocolate or cherry Cokes just about every
day. Edna Leonard and Glen and Annabelle Shelver would serve us some of
the best drinks in the country. I remember they also had Green River
Lime and Mission Orange, but I always had chocolate Coke! They also had
ice cream sundaes and malts and other items. The booths and stools, as
well as the counter were original varnished wood and were beautiful dark
wood. When the drugstore was remodeled in the early 60s, this was all
removed to update the drugstore to a much more modern building. They
then had just a pop machine and for a while we still gathered there for
a bottle of pop, but something was definitely missing! When driving
through Dunseith, I nearly always remember the good times we had at the
drugstore and now even the building is gone.We have recreated a soda
fountain, with booths and back counter, at the Rolette County Museum
site in St John. We even have a very old ‘Shelver Drug’ sign displayed
with it! The museum is open every Sunday from 2-4 and by appointment
anytime! This is from Memorial Day through Labor Day, so if you are in
the area stop in or give us a call and we will show you through the
buildings and displays. My number is 701-263-4564 and Mel’s is
701-477-5819. If we aren’t able we will find you a guide. Thanks Gary!

Dick

Message/Picture from Gary Morgan (54): 

Gary & All,

Attached is a snapshot of the entire 1950 football team that my mother took after we had beaten Belcourt in our first game of the season.  We had previously thumped Towner in a practice scrimmage so we were on a roll.  Back row: Billy Leonard, Marshall Awalt, Clayton McKay, Bob Leonard, Jerry Blake, Don Hiatt & Stephen Renault.  Front row: Gary Morgan, Eddie Leonard, Dick Morgan, Jerry Williams, Glen Williams & Don Hosmer.  White jersey: Barry Shelver.  We only had 12 game uniforms so Barry, being only a lowly 8th grader didn’t get one.  However, in the next game, against Leeds, Stephen got his nose broken, a not uncommon  occurrence in those days, and was out for the season.  This was a good thing for Barry cuz now he got a game uniform.  I don’t know why Bill missed the team picture.  This was the first football team Dunseith fielded since before the war and we took our lumps.  We played Belcourt twice so got two wins but were humiliated by Leeds 60-13 and also beaten by Rolla, Towner and Bisbee twice for a record of 2-5.  We were competitive in all but the Leeds game.
The next year, we won our first two games but in the second one, against Rolette, Don Hosmer’s head met Eddie Leonard’s knee and they were both knocked out of action.  Since we only had three subs to start with, including 90 lb. Barry Shelver and 75 lb. Gary Woodford, we had to cancel the rest of the season.
Janice is right.  Old school friends are special.

Gary Morgan

Letter from Patrick Godfrey from the the class of 1950 – Phone (712) 322-8770

Note: Patrick does not have email.

Happy Birthday Bob Leonard (DHS 1951): Dunseith, ND

Military Service
Reply from Bill Hosmer (’48): Tucson, AZ

 Note: Your reply Bill I felt was worthy of added exposure, so I posted it on my Face Book page. https://www.facebook.com/gary.stokes.18

I have pasted below a comment from that posting that is worthy taking note of from a good friend of mine.

Thanks Bill for this reply. You always focus your main attention to others in your conversations highlighting their successes. That is the kind of a guy you are. Bill, many of us cannot hold a candle to you and all of your successes and that is a fact.  Gary

Gary and North Dakota friends. 

I have to say on this my 84th birth date that so many of you have given praise to people who served and serve now in military units.  This seems to me to be a characteristic of patriotism that we Northern North Dakota folks have always maintained, even in controversial times. 

    I can remember in the first times of WW II, our young men were leaving our tight community and going to places far away and dangerous.  The guys my age joined the Boy Scouts, collected paper, and other items to be sent somewhere to help. We bought War Bonds, Savings Stamps, became a unified community and country because the young men in our area were going to war.  When our guys came home to Dunseith after their training, to go to war, we were in awe. I remember so many names: Norman Fassett Marine Corps, who was on the invasion of Iwo Jima. A deadly place where the flag eventually was raised on Mount  Surabachi. His brother Bill Fassett in the South Pacific in the Air Corps. Allen Campbell a tail gunner on B-17s in England flying bombing missions over Europe, Swede Lindy a sailor on a Naval ship in the Pacific that was attacked by Kamakazi Japanese aviators killing them selves in the glory of the emperor, Emerson Murray, whose dad Ray ran the creamery on main street, Wayne Williams in the Army in the European campaign.  Clarence Hagen who was in the invasion of Sicily and Italy, Harold Korbel who used to work for Steve and Jenny Cook at the original Kelvin who was a fighter pilot flying P-47s in Europe.  The Johnson brothers, older than Chuck and I who served in the Air Corps, and Navy-Bob, Warren and Roger.  Loyd Awalt who was in the Navy in the Pacific arming fighters with ammunition to do their mission. Vance Bailey, who started the Dunseith Blog through his own interest in our community history served in the Navy.  There were more, and among them were our Tribal members from Dunseith and Belcourt who served courageously, and honorably, and gained the respect of all of us.  That war had full support of the citizenry, as it should have, because it was an obvious

    Korea and Vietnam wars were not accepted by our population, but our citizenry in ND showed care for those who served, despite the political stance.  Whenever I came home on a furlough between trips to Vietnam, there was unqualified friendship and support from everyone in my home town.  There were other things going on in the country which were more dramatic in negativity.  Marshal Awalt , Our Tremendous Gary Stokes, and I served in that fracas, as did many more, like Aime Casavant who was a crew chief on F-4 aircraft in Thailand and South Vietnam. 

   In my senior years, I f eel like saying something that reflects my admiration for all of you on this blog, your parents, your grandparents, your children and your grand children.  It is a gift to realize the sensational community that raised me, supported me, and gives me friendship, even after all these years. 

  In my own way, I salute this readership, and all your parentage.  Keep doing the positive stuff, forget the negative stuff, and remember where you came from.

Thanks for being who you all are.  Bill Hosmer

Reply from my good Puget Sound Shipyard Colleague in the Scheduling department.
Mark Moshay:  Bremerton, WA.

 Posting of the day
From Jim Kofoid:  Bottineau, ND

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, ‘Good morning Alex.’

 ‘Good morning Pastor,’ he replied, still focused on the plaque. ‘Pastor, what is this? The pastor said, ‘Well son, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.’ Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex’s voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked, ‘Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:45?’ 

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Blog (179) posted on August 2, 2008

Neola Kofoid Garbe’s reply to Gary’s comments from yesterday: 

It’s sad, but Doris Kessler is now living at Good Sam.  I’m not sure of her mental abilities now–I think they are slipping somewhat.  I visit with her sometimes when I see her there–say “hi” for sure.

Neola

Neola, I am so sorry to hear of Doris’s condition.  She was such a mentally sharp lady.  Gary

From Bob Lykins (DHS Teacher – mid 60’s): 

Gary and all,

In response to Diane Larson Sjol’s comments regarding living military.  People such as Diane have an identity of their own.  It is called people of the 3rd culture.  Gary, you are Third Culture, I am Third Culture.  Anyone who lives and works in a culture not of their own, nor do they intend to become a part of the host culture, is called a Third Culture person.  Our first culture is that in which we have been raised.  Our second culture is any culture in which we have lived.  The effects of living in a host culture give rise to a third culture person.   Gary, you live in the PI, Diane has traveled the world as a member of a military family, I have lived and worked in Japan and Europe with DoD schools.  Living this way of life builds in us certain characteristics that set us apart from the general population.   One is that we are very well traveled and have experienced a variety of situations which has taught& r to return to a Third Culture Community.  Approximately 70% of them accomplish this by enlisting in the military or working for the government overseas, obtaining employment with International business, or as missionaries.  To a Third Culture person returning home often times means returning overseas where they have been raised.  This is not being anti-American.  In fact, like Diane and the rest of us, we are fiercely patriotic.  It is just that we feel more comfortable in a Third Culture environment.  I must confess that I have had a heck-of-a-time adjusting to living back in the States and I look forward to returning to Germany for a couple of months in the fall.  I could go on and on about this subject since it has been and continues to be one of my studies.  I have written several articles and lectured widely to governmental institutions and international business concerns on this subject.  It answers a lot of questions by people

Bob Lykins

From Bev Morinville Azure (72): 

Reply from Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

Ele’s forward was right on down to a tee! Don Martel’s forward about the
Ten Commandments is also right on. I’ve always wondered what these
people think our laws were based upon! Where would you have gotten the
idea that stealing and killing and other crimes were wrong if it wasn’t
from the Ten Commandments? I think lawyers and judges have confused
themselves as to where the laws are founded! Common sense is fading in
our legal system. Dad always said that nothing is so simple that a
lawyer can’t complicate it! I think he was right! Thanks Gary, Ele, and Don!

Dick

Message/Pictures from Paulette LaCroix Chisholm (68): 

Gary,

So many people in the Dunseith area seem to have a tie to Washington state.
We went to Port Townsend, WA for 10 days the first part of July and visited
“Hurricane Ridge” where there are many beautiful snow capped peaks and hills
flocked with spring flowers.  The mountains, while we were there, were
filled with smoke from the California fires. They weren’t as visible as they
might be.  I shared pictures of our trip with Lola Metcalfe Vanhorny and she
wrote back with interesting family memories.  She gave me permission to
share them with the “Gary Blog.” Feel free to post her story or any of the
pictures I sent along.

Tim, Many of your gabbier classmates are very excited and happy to hear the
good news about you.  We hold you in healing light.

To our service people, we cannot thank you enough. Thank you for sharing and
please tell us more about your experiences in Viet Nam or the Middle East.
Whenever we fly we always give a round of applause for any person we see in
uniform.
Thanks Gary,
Paulette LaCroix Chisholm

Paulette, I have pasted Lola’s lovely letter below.

I know that area of Washington state really well.  I lived in Bremerton, located on the Olympic Peninsula, for 37 years.

Bremerton is just an hours ferry ride across the sound, to the west, from Seattle. Gary
Lola,

Wow, what a story! Thanks for sharing that. I never knew all this went on.
Those paths we don’t take…  I thought this a good
story to share with the Dunseith blog, but of course would leave that up
to you.
Paulette

(Lola Metcalfe Vanorny’s (68) reply)
I remember in 1961 we went to Seattle to  my brothers  (jim jr)
graduation

for his masters-  he worked at Boeing–  and   to Denny Creek in the
cascades for a picnic with all the MEtcafe relatives– they mostly settled
in Seattle–  I loved  it there!  anyway–  –  gorgeous!– my parent s
moved to Seattle in 1939 cause Gary had asthama  so bad and  after he was
about a few months old —  he had spent almost his entire life in the
hospital   –   the dr in Bottineau –  told my folks that he would not
survive if they didn’t leave this climate!– soo they sold everything they
had and paid the dr bill to the bottineau hospital  it took everything
they made on their sale–  except enough to buy a pickup   and moved to
seattle–  —  this is as I remember from what my Mom told me—

— Dad started out with a wheel barrow digging basements and then as the
war ended,    the cement era  came into being and he started a construction
company and poured cement all over the Seattle area and Alaska– –but Mom
said their weekend was  always   picnics at Denny Creek!! in the
Cascades–   —

When we visited it was just like a dream!!!_   gorgeous!!!!! — water so
clear you could see to the bottom of the creek and we walked across a log
and watched the fish etc – rocks — it will be forever  burned on my
mind–

air so light and clear and the smell of the pine trees–  AND QUITE
COOL!!!—   like heaven —
my poor Mom when she had to move back to NoDak!!!_)-   Dad decided he
didn’t want to raise his kids in that environment (that was at the time when the
unions came into being —  even bombings at houses etc..  and you had to
party with the “Good Ole Boys”   and drink and gamble mostly forget the
family—–and he knew that would be very detrimental to famiily life ( he
sold out to his partner Chris Berg who became a millionare—  with
offices  in 11 different  countries)    —   however always stayed in touch and
friends with Dad—a very good friend–

soooo  – he  bought a farm in the Turtle Mt for  $400 and moved  everyone
back to nodak—LeRoy Strongs lived in their house so Dad just built on a
lean -to and -they all lived together —  (which is why I think there is
quite a bond between the two families even to this day)———no
electricity –no water-  sometimes a phone —-more often than not it
didn’t work  ————— nothing just a house in Rolette County-and onto a farm

and start up buying cattle etc.      farming  —  .and lots of work!!!  that meant 4 babies

and 3 more subsequently!–  and   hauling your water for everything and even laundry-and

hanging  clothes on the line in the winter until they froze and then bring them into the house
to finish drying and then iron  EVERYTHING –clothes    even the t
shirts–hankies —    and sheets and dishtowels –  with a “sad Iron” that
you heated on the wood stove  .  milking cows and feeding calves and

cooking–endless cooking on that wood stove and oh man could she cook!!–
and send the kids with their Dad to Kelvin  on Saturday night for
groceries and selling cream (like a vacation ha! )     and then scrub and
wax and shine the whole house for Sunday– which ALWAYS  meant company for
meals!!–  after church   in the summer  – but church  the winter was
called Little Prairie Ladies Aid and all the members of the church went to
different households for  church– ( the old country church was too cold
to heat–)  —  which started around 10 am in the  selected home’s
living room and kitchen area  and as soon as church was over it was time
for potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting and kids playing and
babies being played with– I remember that well– what fun we had!!–

Mom said she cried the entire trip home   (she had lived that cold nodak
winters and very poor and hard work   for all those living then during the
depression— all her life and had it soooo nice in Seattle with all the  conveniences –
washer ,  dryer , vacuum , sidewalks , new homes,,  new things and lots of
fun–  people from Nodak went there to work and stayed with Mom and Dad–
and she cooked and did their laundry when they went to work in the
shipyards mostsly–  she talked of Max Petersons and the Schimetz’s
staying there –   etc)    .  and when they stopped in North Dakota in the spring of

1945– whatever town they were in the wind shipped a flag so hard it about tore it  apart   —  soooo
unhappy- but Gary did okay and mother—– being mother —  so good
natured —  –  adjusted–took things in stride and “bloomed wherever she  was
planted !!  she got to love Nodak again —and  adjusted and  was happy  where  she was
always!–  she was such a flexible person–  and was happy all the
time—- I don’t ever remember seeing Mom when she didn’t act really happy
to see us !==whether at home or in public–   yes she was a beautiful lady
both outside and inside!!–  and Dad knew that and he appreciated it –
always trying to make her quit working so hard– !
Dad promised Mom that he would put in electricity and water as soon as it
was available and he did —   I just have vague memories of them hauling
in a bathtub and all of us kids trying to be the first to be in it —  I  think
they got electriccity when I was about 2 yrs old cause that is all i
remember about that —  anyway enough rambling  — I have always wanted to
go back there-    it is absolutely heaven on earth!!–  I supposed it has
all changed now though–

in the early 80’s Jay and I decided to go to Montana and visit his Mom’s
sister Lucille and her husband– — we stayed with them and had a ball
fishing on a dam in montana – well,  as long as we were that close —-I
insisted Jay and our kids see the “Road to the sun ” in Glacier –cause i
remembered it from when i was a kid——–    with Dad —       so we
took off for there – I remember going through there with the folks and how
beautiful  it   was and I wanted Jay and the kids to see and enjoy  it–yeah
right !  they sure did and had a ball!!! =–  however –I was on the
floorboards scared to death-  I supposae the responsibility of kid did it
for me — I was never so glad to get out of mountains!!–  anyway gotta
close this for tonight — morning comes early — but thanks for  the
pics–gorgeous–Love ya -Lola

Pictures provided by Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Do any of you recognize any of the folks in these two pictures?

No Blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

            Happy Birthday Bill Hosmer  (DHS ’48):  Tucson, AZ

Happy Birthday Carol Pritchard Corzine (DHS ’67): Denver City, TX.

Posting of the day
From Rosemary (Wayne ’61) Smith:  Bottineau, ND

Delta Baggage Handlers
This will give you goose bumps or tears!   This was recorded at D/FW International Airport.

As you watch the video, notice the number of people watching from inside the terminal. Most people have no idea Delta does this.  Hat’s off to them. This soldier was a K9 soldier with a dog trained to  find IED’s. Yes the second small coffin is his partner.  Click on line below……..
http://www.youtube.com/embed/c_VGxfmDmEo

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Blog (178) posted on August 1, 2008

Neola, for all of us from the Rolette/Bottineau county areas, this is a very

familiar and beautiful remembrance.  I remember these sunrises well, on #5.

For those of you around the Bottineau area, the Name Doris Kessler is Familiar.

She is the former owner of the Bowling Alley currently owned by her son Tom, so

it is still in the family.  Doris continues to be a very active civil affairs member of

the Bottineau community.

The mornings before each of  my parents funerals, Dad in 2000 and Mom in 2004,

We, along with many family members, went to the Bowling Alley for Breakfast.  We filled

up 5 or 6 tables.  When we went to pay the bill, Doris said everyone’s breakfast is

on me.  She paid for everyone.  For many years prior to my parents deaths, they ate

every evening meal at the Bowling Alley.  Often times on week ends they would eat

all 3 meals there.  During the week they ate their noon meals at the Bottineau

Senior Center. Gary

From Ele Dietrich Slyter (69):

I thought maybe your readers would enjoy this one–I sure did. Ele

Those who grew up in small towns will laugh
when they read this.

Those who didn’t will be in disbelief and
won’t understand how true it is.

1) You can name everyone you graduated with.

2) You know what 4-H means.

3) You went to parties at a pasture, barn,
gravel pit, or in the middle of a dirt road.  On Monday you
could always tell who was at the party because of the scratches
on their legs from running through the woods when the party was
busted. (See #6.)

4) You used to ‘drag’ Main

5) Most people went by a nickname…

6) You scheduled parties around the schedules
of different police officers, because you knew which ones would
bust you and which ones wouldn’t.

7) You could never buy cigarettes because all
the store clerks knew how old you were (and if you were old
enough, they’d tell your parents anyhow.)  Besides, where
would
you get the money?

8) When you did find somebody old enough and
brave enough to buy cigarettes, you still had to go out into the
country and drive on back roads to smoke them.

9) You knew which section of the ditch you
would find the beer your buyer dropped off.

10) It was cool to date somebody from the
neighboring town.

11) The whole school went to the same party
after graduation.

12) You didn’t give directions by street
names but rather by references.  Turn by Nelson’s house, go 2
blocks to Anderson’s, and it’s four houses left of the
track
field.

13) The golf course had only 9 holes.

14) You couldn’t help but date a
friend’s ex-
boyfriend/girlfriend.

15) Your car stayed filthy because of the

dirt roads, and you will never own a dark vehicle for this
reason.

16) The town next to you was
considered ‘trashy’ or ‘snooty,’ but was actually
just like your
town.

17) You referred to anyone with a house newer
then 1950 as the ‘rich’ people.

18) The people in the ‘big city’
dressed
funny, and then you picked up the trend 2 years later.

19) Anyone you wanted could be found at the
local gas station or the dairybar.

20) You saw at least one friend a week
driving a tractor through town or one of your friends driving a
grain truck to school occasionally.

21) The gym teacher suggested you haul hay
for the summer to get stronger.

22) Directions were given using THE stop
light as a reference.

23) When you decided to walk somewhere for
exercise, 5 people would pull over and ask if you wanted a ride.

24) Your teachers called you by your older
siblings’ names.

25) Your teachers remembered when they taught
your parents.

26) You could charge at any local store or
write checks without any ID.

27) There was no McDonalds.

28) The closest mall was over an hour away.

29) It was normal to see an old man riding
through town on a riding lawn mower.

30) You’ve pee’d in a cornfield.

31) You laughed your butt off reading this
because you know it is true, and you forward it to everyone who
may have lived in a small town.

I would not have wanted to have been raised
any other way!!!!

Tough times don’t last… Tough people do

No Blog yesterday.

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Happy Birthday Patti Metcalfe Woods (DHS ’67): Dunseith, ND


Happy Birthday Rita Parisien Anderson (DHS ’73):  New Rockford, ND

Carolyn Wilhelm in Reference to a picture posted
From Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottinea & Minot, ND

Carolyn Wilhelm is from Bottineau.  I think her sisters are Lois Wilhelm Hahn, Beverly Wilhelm and Betty Wilhelm, maybe more.  There some boys, too–I think!  In 1987, Tom/Carolyn’s address was Dunseith.  I’m guessing they probably still live there.

Reply the 1950 Football picture
From Larry Liere (’55):  Devils Lake, ND

Wow Barry Shelver #9 would have been in 8th. Grade in 1950 but I know that is him as I remember him from

3rd. Grade. In the 2007 photo he does look just like his Dad.  It would be fun to have a picture of Glen at

that age`about 70 years old. I didn’t know Don Hosmer, was he Bob’s Brother??

      LARRY

Larry, Yes Don Hosmer is Bob’s Brother. Bill Hosmer is their older Brother.  Gary

Dave Shelver (’63) Visits Lee Stickland (’64):
Posting from Lee Stickland (’63): Dickinson, ND

Gary and ALL

I was sneekin’ a nap ’bout 10:30 am MDT this Monday.  Felt a tug on my toe and there stood the star quarterback from the Dunseith Dragons’ 1962/63 football team.

DAVE SHELVER, the retired CRNA is up and around, taking nourishment and able to self-ambulate.

Was great to see YOU, Dave.  A I mentioned, life in a nursing home is not the end of the road and is not a serious bump in the traffic-lane; it is a curve around which is offered a new view.

I spent 20 years alone.  I am not alone here.  Dad was in this nursing home for 4.5 years and many of the staff and some of the residents who were here then are yet here.

Just returned from having an evening steak at Applebee’s with friends.  I have total freedom, preferrably with assistance; just need to sign out and let staff know that I am leaving.

“LIFE is how we make it; not always how we take it.”     LEE      s      10-13-2014

However, the make and take words are reversed relative to TIME as it is my opinion that 

YOU cannot

                “””Make               TIME to do any/something —–TIME cannot be made/created

                “””YOU must take TIME to do things”””.

Lites out in hall way at 9:20 pm:  I have a private room with my own complete bathroom, including a tiled shower.

I get up at 3 am each morning and visit with staff for an hour.  Alarm is 6:10. Brkfst 7:30

I use exercise machines at their max limits for 50 minutes each morn.

 C U @ da nex hitch  LEE

Great-Grandpa’s Hallowe’en Story
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and friends,

I discovered years ago through professional classes how important 

identity, connectedness,and power are to a person’s development.

Telling family stories, helps children form their identity and connection

with who they are.

Recently, I found, many of my nieces and nephews liked family stories.

As kids they, used to come to my house, stay and I would tell them  tales at bedtime.

Now  some years later, recently, one of my nephew’s  told me he didn’t want the “oral history” stories lost.

So, I decided to write down a Hallowe’en Tale for him.

This past weekend, I wrote my Grandfather Metcalfe’s story.

I  I never met him in person.

But I feel I know the person he was, through  the stories I have heard about him.

Dad told  me,  that his father often told him stories in the 1920’s and early 1930’s.

Here is a story about his father:

˝Great-Grandpa’s Hallowe’en Story”
(note: The time was probably in the early 1870’s.)

 Long, long ago in another country, were two friends who grew up neighbors in the gently rolling hills and woods of Upper Canada.

 One boy, William was borne the seventh son of a first generation Scots mother and second generation English father.

 The other boy Tommy, was of  Scottish-Irish descent. His parents were also pioneers to the vast Upper Canadian Wilderness.

 Billy attended all his formal years of schooling with Tommy.

 As best friends, they shared similar Gaelic traits.

William’s mother oft told tales of the highlands she heard from her parents. Tommy heard and shared superstitious Celtic tales from his Irish mother.

 Each year the boys looked forward to the fall of the year time when they joined other young lads for once a year, ventures.

There was one night of the year, when it was an accepted practice, boys could be ‘hooligans’ for one night. Youth gathered with other youth, the boys roamed the neighbor hood playing tricks.

 On this dark, dark moonless autumn night, fog began slowly rolling in. Soon they were a group of damp, gray mis-shapes eerily moving and disappearing.  It continued to be so foggy …..one could not see the persons around him.

The boys got to another destination, succeeding  in lifting up and carrying  another families toilet i.e. out house  up away over and over….another hill.

As they trudged quietly along, Billy felt a small tug.

 Then, an urgent one….Billy spoke in a low tone, “Who is that? Tommy, into his ear, whispered.. chattering, softly…CCcc, “C..come..Billy, Lets get out of here, now…Puzzled, Billy 

allowed Tommy to guide him away through the dank, dark woods.

 Finally, he muttered in frustration, “Why did we leave the others?”  Tommy shivered said, “Because Billy, there were 13 of us.”  Billy shrugged and replied, “So?”

Tommy shivered, his eyes grew big, and he said, “Bill, “When we first gathered, there were only twelve!”

“Someone, something joined us……….”  Neither lad would admit to being frightened but each hastily found his way home. 

They never told anyone and never went back tricking again.

Soon, at sixteen, Billy left from the home of his childhood.

He never saw his friend Tommy again. But how he missed him. And longed to see his face and laughter again.

 Billy many times fondly spoke of Tommy with tales of childhood friendships. 

Every Hallowe’en he told that tale of young “hooligans” playing tricks by moving neighbors toilets to unseen destinations ….. to youngest son.

Many years later my dad discovered, where his father’s best friend was.

 Tommy, had also roamed west, settled down, and tried to find his good friend, Billy. 

Where was Tommy?

 Tommy Craig settled in Killarney, Manitoba.

         So close yet so far away.

That was another time, another far, far away place,

That was the way t’was in the days of old.

Friends, I absolutely hate to think of people texting while eating dinner.

I  wish for you, during the coming holidays at dinner tables you tell stories!

Keep connecting as ever, Vickie

 Joke of the day
Posted by Leland Hagen (’50):  Bryan, TX

The Deaf Wife Problem  Fred feared his wife Rhonda wasn’t hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem. The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss. ‘Here’s what you do,’ said the Doctor, ‘stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response.’ That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, ‘I’m about 40 feet away, let’s see what happens.’ Then in a normal tone he asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’ No response. So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’ Still no response. Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’ A gain he gets no response. So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’ Again there is no response.. So he walks right up behind her. ‘Rhonda, what’s for dinner?’ (I just love this) ‘Damn it, Fred, for the FIFTH time, CHICKEN!’

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Blog (177) posted on July 31, 2008

From Dick Johnson (68):

Gary and Friends, Last Saturday night a few of us played music for a wedding reception at Long Lake, for Amy Kester and Eric Nabon! . We had a great meal and a real nice crowd. Amy is the daughter of Jim and Connie Halvorson Kester [64]. The evening was full of surprises. Nancy Hosmer Baldwin and Colette Hosmer came up and said HI and we had a’ too short ‘ conversation with the music and all! Then later as I was taking a break, Greg and Angela Berube Malget came over and visited for a while. I asked Angela if indeed her brother Robert had broken his leg, while snow skiing in the ditch behind a car, and she said YES he did! I thought I remember seeing him with a cast from the accident, but now I know for sure! It was probably unimportant to most of the readers, but after I mentioned it I wondered if I was wrong, when no one replied. I remember Robert Berube had a grayish blue 51 Chevy two door with full disk wheel covers. I believe he sold it to Garrett Myer and he rolled it up by Lake Upsilon the next winter on the icy road coming out to highway 43. I was going ice fishing one Saturday and saw the car on its top in the ditch, luckily Garrett didn’t get hurt but the car was done! I think it was the winter of  64-65, but don’t know for sure. Thanks Gary! Dick

From Diane Larson Sjol (70):

I would like to comment on my sister Cheryl Larson Dakin’s post about  military life.  We usually disagree slightly on whose version of our  life is correct so this may be a first but she is right on the mark.   Growing up in the military brought many challenges…having to change  schools and move to a new location and make new friends, leaving  behind old friends every three years….but we stood by each other as  a family and joined the hundreds of other military families who were  doing the same.  To us it was our way of life.  We were privvy to many  exciting adventures within the US and abroad.  We learned about  culture and being sensitive to others…we learned how important it is  to look out for each other.  We were always proud that our dad was in  the Army and we were proud that we were Americans.  We must remember  that our military is a voluntary service where men and women join of  their own free will to preserve what our flag and country stand  for….so yes, a huge thanks to all who serve; to all who have served;  to those who didn’t make it back; to those we are still waiting for.  One thing that got us through and made our lives easier was when we  were able to go back and live in Dunseith among old friends and  relatives.  I always felt at home there even though I only went to  school off and on during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades.  Between  posts we always came back to ND and to Dunseith to visit family…so I  am also proud to be a member of the “Dunseithians”. Diane

Glen Williams (52) Reply to Bev Morinville Azure (72):

Bev you are right one of the guys is Barry Shelver….and he has changed somewhat from 1950…..

From Janice Leonard Workman (56):

Gary, The guys in the picture are Barry Shelver, he must have been the water boy in the football picture is it was 1950, he probably was in 7^th or 8^th grade.  The next one is Gary Morgan (#4 in the football pic), then Clark Crum, (#10), last but certainly not least is Jerry Williams (#11).  So there is Barry, Gary, Jerry, and Clark, four best buds in high school and after.

Biography from Andrew Fassett (DHS 1938): North Liberty, IN
Note: Andrew is Bill and Gwen Grimme’s Uncle

I am writting to you as someone asked about me. I left North Dakota Oct. 1940. I came to Mishawaka, Indiana to visit my brother George and his family and never came back. I enlisted in the Army Oct. 1943. Was in the service for three years. Returned to Indiana after discharge. Married Betty Jane Brubaker in 1946. Moved to North Liberty, In. where we still live today. We raised four children and now have 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grand-children. I retired as a Security Officer from Bendix Corp, after 32 yrs. of service. I have been retired for 32 years  and am enjoy it very much. We visited Dakota several times over the years, but all my brothers and sisters have  pasted on now so haven’t been back  for quite a while. We have seen Gwen and Bill Grimme and their families though. We are getting up there in age now, but are doing pretty good. We enjoy reading all the Dunseith News you have in here.

Sincerly

Andrew L. Fassett

Thank you Andrew so much for this biography of your life. You have had in interesting life too.   I am sure that many of our readers remember you. For sure they remember Bill and Gwen Grimme.

Andrew, doing the  math, I am guessing you were born in about 1920?

Thanks again,

Gary

1950 Football picture – picture below near the bottom.
Reply from Gary Morgan (’54):   Garrison, ND

Gary & all,

As for the photo of the fall of 1950 football team:  First Row: # 1 Bob Leonard, # 2 Don Hiatt,

#4 Gary Morgan, #5 Dick Morgan, #6 Glen Williams, #7 Kick McKay, #3 Eddie Leonard.

Back Row:  Gerald Blake, # 12 Marshall Awalt, #10 Clark Crum, #8 Don Hosmer, #11 Jerry

Williams, #9 Barry Shelver.

Janice is right, her brother Bill was also on team as was Stephen Renault.  I don’t know why they missed the picture.

The class of 52 has strong resentments about Coach Blake since he pretty well screwed up their junior and senior year in sports.  I suppose my class would have too except we were lucky enough to subsequently have two good years under Lincoln Jerstad.

Keep up the good work, Gary.

.Gary Morgan

To the Veterans, their families and friends
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Veterans Day is coming again on Tuesday, 11/11/14

Throughout the year, Veterans continue to be visible and serve.

Here in Bottineau,  Bottineau County Flag volunteers,

unless inclement weather interferes,

up early to display all of the flags early every Memorial Day morning.

Many volunteers do not leave Bottineau on that day.

But,remain quietly in the community.

They are not heading for the lake or leaving town.

They are committed to a goal of honor.

Early in the morning, before the rising of the eastern sun,

sometimes a few, sometimes a plethora,

gather again for  the call of flag duty.

Often time, there is a frosty chill,when they each climb aboard

to ride in a dusty pickup bed.

And like a well oiled machine,

they begin the morning solemnly hanging  flags throughout

 the town and at the cemeteries.

              WOW!

The city is transformed.

what a sight to behold!

RED,WHITE, and BLUE 

waving in the breeze.

Before the evening shadows consume the western sun, 

diligent workers are back in the back of vehiclesand take down each flag.

The flags are folded and carefully tucked away for the next use.

Satisfied and pleased to have gathered with those of a common goal.

Day is done.

Years ago, 

I got to know a couple of those “old” Vets  quite well.

Cecil and Arland were friends and fathers of my friends Sharon and Arlys.

They were also staunch WWII veterans with vision.

My friend, Sharon’s dad, Cecil quite handy with woodworking created

many of the first signs honoring individual county veterans,

which  hang  on poles throughout the city.

Sharon, Arlys and I through numerous discussions,

discovered we were rooted with commonalities, 

bonded, each of us a daughter of a WWII Veteran of Foreign War.

With the passage of time, many WWII Veteran soldiers,

… my dad and fathers of my friends have faded away. 

But, Veterans of American Legion, the AMVETS,

and the VFW continue to persevere. 

They maintain embers of a legacy.

There seems to be fiery determination among the Bottineau Veterans groups to 

continue maintaining the embers glow and to never let the fire

or colors of the freedoms burn to ashes or fade away.

In honor of my memories of a veteran on Veterans Day. 

I thank you for keeping steadfast, the embers glowing.

Vickie M.

VFW Flag Program
Posting from Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

GARY and All,

As you read the following article,  you will see  Lloyd Awalt assumed the flag duties.

Now the flag duties are  in the hands of Karen Hagen Simon’s cousin, Ron and  husband Dale Simon.

My good friend, Karen’s (70)  dad Clarence Hagen graduated with Don Aird’s uncle Carroll Carlson  (’37).

Clarence and Carroll were both veterans of WWII.

Carry on! Vickie

TITLE:  VFW Flag Program

PHOTO:   Attached

BY LINE BELOW PHOTO:     On 11 Oct 14,  Ron Martin, CDR VFW 8688, pictured with the new “Flag Program” sign is posted on the new flag pole at the future Bottineau County Veterans Memorial Bulding / Park. He was assisted by Les Sands and Al Wondrasek-not pictured.  The Bottineau County Flag Program was established by the Bottineau VFW Post 8688 in 1984 by Gordon Kittleson, Arland Hanson, and Almer Ring.  Presently, on special designated dates the Veterans of American Legion, AMVETS, and VFW team up and put up over 460 flags through out Bottineau, Hywy 5, Oak Creek Cemetery, St Mark’s Cemetery and assisted by numerous other organizations and individuals.  The program honors the pass veterans who served our country and are now in their eternal home.  With the passing of the original program members, Lloyd Awalt assumed the duties of  continuing the flag program.  Today, Ron Martin assisted by Dale Simon continue the established program.  With the establishment of the new Bottineau County Veterans Memorial Building and Flag Pole a new sign honoring the original program members was erected.  Information on the Flag Program can be acquired by contacting Ron Martin at 228-8994.

Joke of the day

The Tomato Garden

An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard.

His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison.

The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:

Dear Vincent,

I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like the old days.

Love, Papa

A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa,

Don’t dig up that garden.
 That’s where the bodies are buried.

Love, Vinnie

At 4 a.m. the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left.

That same day the old man received another letter from his son.

Dear Papa,

Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now.

That’s the best I could do under the circumstances.

Love you,

Vinnie

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Blog (175) posted on July 29, 2008

From Martha Lamb Schepp (68): 

Hi Gary,

If my mind doesn’t fail me, I believe from the days of Kelvin Homemakers that today is your Mom Elaine’s birthday. Thinking of your Mother today.
Martha Lamb Schepp

Martha, You are absolutely correct. My mother was born on July 29, 1921.  You have a fantastic memory.  How well I remember your mother, Dorothy,  and my mother being members of the Kelvin Homemakers along with many others from up in that area, some of whom are on this distribution list.  I don’t want to start listing the former members for fear of missing someone, however reading the Dunseith News in the Bottineau Courant I see that the Kelvin Homemakers is still a very active organization with Leola Lagerquist, Elenore Fauske and Mary Ann Hagen.  They were all members with our mothers years ago. You and I attended many functions associated with that organization in our younger days.  The men would be visiting in one room and we kids would be in another room while the ladies had their meeting.  Those were fun days.  Gary

Tim Hill’s (68) progress from Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

Last night while I was working on a tractor in my shop, the phone rang.

I was real busy and grumbled to myself about who wants something now!
When I picked up the phone, this familiar voice said, “Hi Dick, this is
Tim”! It was great to hear his voice again and to hear how strong and
alert he is! He was just like the old Tim, full of fun. We had a good
chat and went over a bunch of the stuff we did over the years, some I
have sent to the Gary Site—and some NOT!! He is doing as well or
better than is normally expected and is very positive about the outcome.
Tim is amazing! He enjoys the emails and reads them every day! It will
go by quickly and soon he will be back home, giving us all a run for it!
Thanks Gary!

Dick

From Cheryl Larson Dakin (71):

Hi Gary and all

I’ve enjoyed reading the comments and experiences about the military and wanted to add a couple of my own thoughts. My dad retired from the Army in 1970, the summer before my senior year in high school. All my life we lived on army posts except when we came back to Dunseith when Dad was stationed places where we either couldn’t join him (Korea) or we had to wait (up to a year sometimes) before we could join him, mostly overseas. Since there were so many long stretches when he was gone, when he did get home we would sometimes “fight” to see who would get to unlace his boots. It usually ended with one of us at each leg. We were so proud of our Dad and what he represented to us. We still are. Anyway, we grew up with soldiers marching and the American flag flying, the Pledge of Allegience and assemblies where soldiers came to talk to us about our country and freedom and what it meant to be American. All the movies we ever went to began with the Star Spangled Banner and everyone stood and either saluted or stood with their hands on their hearts. If you weren’t seated yet, you waited. When we were in Ft. Belvoir, at 5 pm the bugler started playing taps and the flag was lowered and everyone anywhere near the parade ground stopped, drivers got out of their cars and saluted the flag and waited there until the flag was safely folded and put away. Only then did traffic start again. When my dad was in Viet Nam, all the wives got together to support each other, to worry together, sometimes cry together, and rejoice when they learned their husbands were on their way home. Life was not without some real hardships but it was a wonderful way to grow up. It is truly an honor to lend whatever support we can to the  men and women serving in our military. So to them and to their families left behind I want add my prayers for their safety and to say a great big THANK YOU for all they do to protect our freedom and our way of life.  And thank you Gary for giving us this forum.

Cheryl Larson Dakin ’71

From Bob Hosmer (56): r

Gary,

Sure do enjoy hearing from every one.  Just a note: I do think #8 in the football line up is me.  I would have been a freshman I think.  If the picture is before 1952, then it isn’t me.

Bob Hosmer

Glen William’s (52) reply with the correct names: 

Gary…you got them all correct except number six….and that is me…

Now can you match the four guys in the 2007 photo with the 1950 team members….

Glen Williams

Gary.. The attached 2007 reunion photo pictures four guys who were members of the 1950 football team…can you you match the 1950 football individual team members  with the individuals in the 2007 photo…????

No looking back now…!!!!

Glen Williams

No Blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Posting from Mel Kuhn (’70):  St. John, ND

Gary,

We seem to be a little slow on news lately so I thought I’d hook on a picture of my one month old Great granddaughter. Her name is Nora Jean. We just heard from our grandson today that he is being deployed to Iraq in January. He just got back from Afghanistan last February. He’s a drone pilot so he sees a lot of stuff. He didn’t talk much about Afghanistan. So if maybe everyone could kind of keep him in their prayers it would be nice. Thanks.

Mel

Things you might not know about North Dakota
Website link posted by Eldon Berg:  Kenmore, WA

FYI

mentalfloss.com/article/59177/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-north-dakota?bypass=1

Eldon Berg

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Blog (175) posted on July 29, 2008

From Ivy Eller Robert (74): 

Gary…

I read all of the stories about you men & women that have bravely given their lives for us and to us. Whether they were killed while serving in the military or not, in a way, when they entered the military, doesn’t matter what branch, their lives were changed and so they gave their lives to us. Not having anyone close, that I can recall, that have served in the Military, I just can’t imagine what some of them have endured for us. It’s like this example, I can’t ever fathom what it would be like to be an alcoholic, recovering or what! I’ve never had to experience that. I’ve been around a few people that have, but until I would walk in their shoes, I will never know for sure what that’s all about. I feel that way about the solders that have served our country so that we can be free.
I’ve wanted to reply to some of the stories I read, but haven’t until now, Vickie Metcalfe’s & Sharon Dana’s emails really touched me. I feel saying THANK YOU to those people that have served our country is not enough but what else is there to say & do but THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Ever since the U.S. got into Iraq, this time, I’m finding more co-worker and new friends, that have been in the military & have been to Iraq or have served some where in that region. When I meet someone new and find out that they have served our country, I make it my priority to say “THANK YOU” for what you have done. If they are a co-worker, I try to take them to lunch or to buy them a beer or coffee after work, just to say THANKS. It seem such a very small thing to do for what they have done for us, but not knowing how else to show my own appreciation to them, I choose to do the lunch thing.
All I can say to all of you who have served or are serving right now: THANK YOU, YOU TRULY ARE HEROES to those of us like me! GOD BLESS YOU!

And God Bless you Gary, for this blog……it really has united old friends and families from Dunseith. It’s amazing…….

Ivy (Eller) Robert
From Bev Morinville Azure (72): 

FromBob Hosmer (56): 

Hi Gary,

The story about Glen Shelver brought back a lot of memories.  I remember evening a man came into the drugstore with a bleeding wound in his head.  Glen looked at it cleaned the wound and stitched it back together again.

I remember when I was about 12 years old that I was impatient with the slow burning fuse of a home made bomb I constructed using sulfur and powdered zinc tightly wrapped in tissue paper.  I finally went the direct route and lit the tissue itself.  The bomb went off before I got my hand away and the zinc and sulfur had burnt my hand an blackened it with residue.  I didn’t want my mother to know what happen to my hand and ran down to the drug store to see Glen Shelver.  He brought me around the soda bar turned on cold water which soothed the burns and then wrapped it in some gauze. He probably put some save on it too, but I’m not sure.

Another thing he and Annabelle would do is measure the height of Barry and his friends on a vertical water pipe.  I was always the top line of all that were measured.

My wife and I saw Annabelle a few months before she died.  We stopped at Rugby and found her sleeping in a chair in the lounge area.  We gently woke her up and when she saw me she said “Hi Bob.”  She was a 102 then.  When she was 101 we visited her and Hope Bedard. Walking down the hall way (Katrine was with Hope and I was with Annabelle) Annabelle said to me as we walked a clipping pace, “I don’t like to walk with Hope.  She’s walks to slow.”

Just some thought to share.  thanks to everyone who is contributing.

Bob Hosmer (56)

Picture/Message from Sandra Zeiler Vandal (62): 

The picture of Arnold and Lorna was taken while we were up in Rugby for Arnold’s b-day. At the same day, we went to see Connie Peterson and Blair Tandeski at the folks’ old farm. They really appreciated  Connie and Blair’s hospitality. Take care, Sandra and Mike

Folks, The messages from here to the bottom of this email all relate to the 1950 Dunseith squad football picture that was provide by Glen Williams.

From Florence Hiatt Dahl (50): 

Mercy……….58 years ago a picture of the Dunseth squad…Picture 52.  The faces all look familar, but the only one I can put a name to is my brother Don, number 2.  A bunch of good looking fellows…..
From Janice Leonard Workman (56): 

Hi Gary, in the football picture Glen Williams sent  #1 is Bob Leonard, # 10 is Clark Crum, #9 Barry Shelver, # 4 Gary Morgan, #5 Dick Morgan, #12 is Marshall Awalt.  I think that #8 is Don Hosmer, #11 is Jerry Williams and #2 could be Don Hiatt, I also think that Glen Williams knows all in this picture because he is either # 6 or 7.  Oh, yes Kick McKay could be #6 or 7 also.  My 3 older brothers, Bill, Bob, and Ed were on one of the 1^st football teams Dunseith had in the early 50’s.  On the same team were the Morgan boys, Dick and Gary and the Williams boys, Jerry and Glenn.  There was an article in one of the papers about all those brothers, probably the Turtle Mountain Star or the Dunseith Journal.  I don’t see Bill at all on the picture, and #3 could be Ed, but he isn’t smiling and not wearing glasses, so I can’t be sure.  It also looks like someone, maybe a coach is smudged out of the picture on the left.  The team played 6- or 9-man.  These days, when you see a football team picture, even in high school, there are many more players than in this picture.  I think Auburn High School has about 50 or 60 on their team.  Of course it’s a much bigger school also.  Anyway, when Dunseith started it’s football program, I was not in high school yet.  In the picture, Barry Shelver was probably a freshman.  When I got into high school, Mr Jerstad was the coach and the cheerleaders always got to go to the away games, but we didn’t have buses, so we rode with whoever.  What fun those days were!!!

Janice Leonard Workman
FromBonnie Awalt Houle (56): 

Good Morning Gary,

The football picture sure brings back lots of memories.  This picture was taken only shortly before Eddie Leonard went into the San Haven with TB.

#12 Marshall Awalt, #10 Clark Crum, #8 Don Hosmer, #11 Unknown, #9 Barry Shelver, #1 Bob Leonard, #2 Unknown, #4 Gary Morgan, #5 Dick Morgan, #6, #7, both unknown, #3 Eddie Leonard.  Was the coach a fellow named Mr. Blake?

The stories of the Military Men from our community are wonderful, we have no idea what they have been through.  Marshall was in Korea, and also in Vietnam twice, he never talks about his experiences.  From the medals he has earned we know he did what was expected of him to the best of his ability and then some.  Thank God for small town boy across the country who have given their all so we can life in peace.

Bonnie Awalt Houle (56)
From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary and Friends,

I sure you will get several IDs on the football picture. I will throw in

my guess.
No. 1–Bob Leonard
4–Gary Morgan
5–Dick Morgan
7–Kick McKay
10-Clark Crum
8–Don Hosmer
9–Barry Shelver?
6–Bill McKay?
2–?
11-?
12-?
3–?

Jerry Williams is probably one of the players, if he has the
picture. Gary Morgan will know these guys are!

Dick
From Ellen (Graff-58) Myrick: 

Some names/gueses od 50 football team:  12 ?, 10 Clark Crum, 8 Bob Hosmer, 11 ?, 9 Barry Shelver, 1 Bob Leonard, 2 Don Conroy, 4 Gary Morgan, 5 Dick Morgan, 6 & 7 Glen and/or Jerry Williams, 3?

Ellen (Graff-58) Myrick
Photos/message from Glen Williams (52):  

Gary this is a “cleaned up photo”that I eamiled you before….someone said they could not recognize anyone….maybe this will help….It was the 1950 squad…and Bob Leonard was number 1…now who else do you recognize?

Glen Williams

Gary.. The attached 2007 reunion photo pictures four guys who were members of the 1950 football team…can you you match the 1950 football individual team members  with the individuals in the 2007 photo…????

No looking back now…!!!!

Glen Williams

No Blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Happy birthday Luella Halvorson Dion (DHS ’47): Dunseith, ND

Norway Trip
Posting from Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND

Gary and Friends,

There are some very old authentic buildings in Norway that are kept in the exact way they were for hundreds of years.  One such place is called the Folke museum at Voss.  There is a complete farm on the hilltop that is hundreds of years old and is preserved in it’s original state.  These pictures are taken there and show how the Norwegians lived long ago.  Here in the US,  we tear down our old buildings and replace them with ‘brass and glass’ structures but in Norway,  the old buildings are still all over the place and are well kept.  Many are used in the same way they were for all these years.  It isn’t to say that there are no new buildings there either.  They just don’t tear down all the old ones.  The first picture is of the kitchen area of one of the earliest houses we were in.  The fire was built in the middle of the room and the cooking was done in a huge iron pot.  Looking at size of the big wooden curved stools the women sat on,  I doubt that anyone complained about the food either!  The second picture is of the outside of one of the old buildings that dates back hundreds of years.  The third picture is the inside of the barn where there were milking stalls made from stone slate.  Kind of a deterrent to cows chewing on the stalls,  I would guess.  We saw many such buildings all over Norway but were not in very many of them, although we did tour a few.  I think they tell the story as to why the Norwegian people were a hardy bunch.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

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Blog (174) posted on July 28, 2008

Vickie Metcalfe’s (70) reply to Sharon Longie Dana (73) & Gary: 

Note: Sharon Longie’s letter follows Vickie’s below.

I write this, as I was influenced by the sharing of Dunseith Veterans, Gary, and to Sharon Longie , because, as Sharon continues to write, her clarity of heart and her pride as an American Citizen will not be silenced.

Meanwhile back here in ND.

Gary, Last week, I ran into your brother, Darrel at Wal-Mart.   Bud and I discussed the recent sharing of Ken N., Warren A, your’s,  Evon’s pics of  her Lagerquist brothers and others, this past month.  Through the words, eyes, minds, and  heartfelt sharing of pictures and first person experiences of Viet Nam, you let us know…pieces of  your experiences….in that another world outside of Dunseith.

Bud and I discussed, that while you were there;  We, back home, on the farm were doing chores, sharing rides into the weekly confirmation classes and bumping along in the slow yellow school buses over dusty gravel roads to and from Dunseith school.  While at school,we’d go through the motions, acting to be normal teens, to fit in, in hallways, classes,study halls, Stella’s lunch,Speech and  POD, then long bus ride home again chatting nonsensically with our second families ie our  bus buddies.

Silence on what  we’d watched so intently on T.V., in our living rooms the night before.   After the animals were well fed, the chores done, supper with family visiting around the kitchen table, clean up dishes, then dashing to get the best space on the floor, in front of the t.v. with dad sitting in his easy chair…  just 1/2 hr. time to watch news before homework,

Yup. Those little 1 or 2  t.v. channels flickering.. shadows.. sounds…shhkkhhs crackely ..grays, black and whites,  or whoa the nightly news with  Quiet. Watch. Listen. Dan Rather, Chet Huntley, David Brinkley and Walter Cronkite.  … New T.V?.. forbid __color, vivid colors…reds,…explosive….raw, raw feelings….. Acute Silence. Homework.

One Sunday,the new Lutheran Church had been built, the members were voting on a new name.  I sat in one of the pews with my parents and siblings at the old Dunseith Church. Various speakers from the congregation put in their plugs, speaking  on 3 or 4 or 5  names.  My thoughts rambled away… as an errant teen (you know how much more intelligent we were then?), thoughts like, “these names don’t make sense to me and those old church grown ups.. don’t seem to be aware of ..what’s going on in the world.”  The pastor spoke, ” as conferments, you are members of the church and each conferment gets to vote on new name for the combined congregations. ”  My thought,  ” Wow. That, and, we weren’t even 21….”

I was respectful. My mouth was Silent.  But, my heart thump thumping, so bursting inside as I listened to  names like, Ebenezer, ..Trinity,..St.___, then someone spoke a word….What? Who? What was that? a feeling of hope,”Perhaps there are grown-ups here who are aware of what’s going on in the news.”  I had the feeling of  Hope!  “Were they  throwing out a name just to fill a quota to vote on? ” No. All the  names were put  on a written ballot, and all conferments present  from Dunseith Lutheran, Rendahl Lutheran, and Little Prairie Lutheran voted.

“What name did we all  feel in our hearts?”

It came to pass………….. when the votes were counted.

PEACE

To, Each of you, the military warriors &  members of military families, X and current, I  know now, that we, may have been silent to each other during those trying times. Often confused just trying to figure out how to make sense of stuff and then communicate.  I believe, Each of us; the errant teens, the Ladies aide mom’s, the wise leader -elders, the silver starred (grand)mothers, the VFW dads’, We were just there in Dunseith together,with  thoughts and hearts flying those many miles to Viet Nam, to you the guys there.

You, our hometown big brothers and bus buddies, a belated but heartfelt                        THANK YOU AND PEACE. Vickie Metcalfe

Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:41:10 -0700 (PDT)

From: Sharon Dana <msmtice@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: msmtice@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Hello #172, Well said.

To: “Vickie L. Metcalfe”

X-EduTech-MailScanner-From:

Thanks Vickie, i appreciate it. Since i went in the service and was a military wife you see a different side to freedom. I went to a concert tonite for a young man who was on American Idol. His name is Phil Stacey and he wrote a song about Old Glory and sang it there and it brought tears to my eyes becasue people do forget and we can’t forget we are Americans every day and what we have is not just given to us we fought many fights to be where we are. I am jsut thankful for those freedoms and able to wxpress it. Sometimes its a hard thing for me to do quietly because i have been on both sides of the fence and i like that freedom side alot. I will quickly tell you a story about my sone David when we lived in Japan, he was 10 years old and one day it came out in the base paper that there was going to vbe a demonstration at the Main Gate of our Naval Facility and any families that lived off base were to come and stay on the base til the deomonstration was
over, they expected it to be peaceful but wanted to insure our safety. So i did what they asked and went on the base. We were told what time the demonstrtion was going to be going on and once things cleared up and folks went home, we to could go home. Well my son asked if he could see how the Marines were keeping us safe at the main gate so i decided to drive him there so he could see what was happening. The gates of course were closed and standing there shoulder to shoulder were United Sates Marines all across the gat with the rifles drawn but not pointing at anyone but there were ready. My little boy couldn’t believe his eyes and he asked “they are doing that so that we can live here and still be Americans” and i said yes that they would defend us and die for us if necessary. He never forgot that day. Neither have I. Seeing them there and knowing i lived on foreign soil a few miles from that gate makes you appreciate your freedom and love that flag
even more.

Thanks again Vicki, i was a little surprised no one else said anything about what I wrote. check out that website from Grys site the one about losing someone, i went and listened to the video and its awesome…………makes you feel proud.

Sharon

Sandra Zeiler Vandal’s (62) reply to Gary Metcalfe (56): 

Hi Gary,  in response to Gary Metcalfe,  That accident was approx. 59yrs. ago.  What I have been told—we went to Kelvin for birthday candles for my cake.  It was my 5th b-day..guess you could say I did it up right!!!  A couple from Canada came around the corner going a bit fast, but certainly not expecting to see a child on the road.  What I remember—a long time in the hospital(Mom with), a cast from above my waist, down both legs, and very itchy knee caps.  Going home still with the cast and scooting around on the floor and up&down the staires.

Dr. Nelson put a metal plate in my leg along with springs and screws and hoped for the best.  I have some great scars (sewed up with cat gut, must have had a fancy med. term for that) I am very fortunate ,the best is what I got.  I don’t remember how many of stitches—how long ago was your accident, Gary .  Sandy Vandal

Dave Wurgler’s (64) Reply to the Dunseith Peace Lutheran Picture: 

Gary : You probably know I left Dunseith in 66 but I think i can pick a few of this photo that I remember so here I go. Back row 4 right Erling Berg, 5 right Stan Salmonson, my brother in law,6 right Cliff salmonson, 3rd row 2 right Joan Wurgler, maybe Salmonson, my sister, 2nd row 4 right Agnes salmonson, oops then Deloris berg, Erlings wife wow now Imight be getting confused but 5 right is Caroleen Lider splash Williams and 1st row Don Johnson 2right Cliff Halvorson 3right  is Laurel or loren Sturuck, and 7 right is Don Willaims. This is the best of my recolection, and if anyone else can contribute I will be looking. Happy Day Dave (64)

From Neola Kofoid Garbe: 

Thanks to Bob for sharing his/his daughter’s/granddaughter’s story. I can’t even imagine the pain an incident like inflicts on a family.  The sad part is that (I understand) most “shakers” are good/decent people; they just “snap” for a bit.  So sad.  I haven’t had time to read the article; I hope it remains on the net for a few days.

When I get ready, I’m going to the hospital again.  I have to admit my mind/body need more rest.  Tomorrow is the Class of ’58 reunion; that’s the class I actually graduated with.  I plan to attend the banquet on Monday/picnic on Tuesday, although chances are great, the banquet is all I’ll attend.

You can mention in your email that I’m not doing much with pictures these days, due to Mom’s being in the hospital–if you want to.  My energy level is dropping.

Neola

From Floyd/Carmen Leonard Richard: 

That picture of the fellow in uniform that was unidentified is Larry Richard, son of Ernest Richard and Beatrice Slyter. They lived in Bottineau when he graduated from high school, but they previously  lived in Dunseith and some of their children attended grade school there.Their daughter, Marlene (Richard) Parslow was a member of the class that graduated in1965 and attended the gathering at the Dunseith Country Club last year. Larry lives in Pennsylvania and is an ordained minister. He also served in Viet Nam.When the family went to Minot to meet the plane when Larry returned from service, he talked about his expericnces  over there, but when they arrived at his home, he told his parents that was all he was ever going to say, and that he never wanted to talk about Viet Nam again.

Ernest Richard is a brother to Floyd and Don Richard and Stella Schmeitz.

Marlene Richard Parslow’s (65) Reply to Gary: 

Note: Marlene was with the DHS class of 65 before her family moved to Bottineau. I am pretty sure Larry Went to Bottineau too.  They have lots of relatives from and in the Dunseith area.  And yes, as Carmen Richard stated, Marlene did attend our DHS class of 65 reunion last summer

Yes!!  This is my big brother, Larry!!  Who has this picture?   Wasn’t he a handsome dude?  Today he is a Methodist Minister in Pennsylvania.

Yes, LeRoy, Dianne, Lester, Jim, Mike, Deb, Peg, and Brad are all my siblings!! We are all doing well. My father, Ernest, passed away 2 years ago.  My Mom, Beatrice (Slyter) is still alive.  She will be 86 in November.

Thanks for asking about this picture!!
Marlene(Richard)Parslow
715-425-7525

 
Photo/message from Glen Williams (52): 

Gary this is a “cleaned up photo”that I eamiled you before….someone said they could not recognize anyone….maybe this will help….It was the 1950 squad…and Bob Leonard was number 1…now who else do you recognize?

Glen Williams

From Florence Pladson Sime (62): 

In reply to Neola question about Tom and Carolyn Boguslawski, they live in Lewiston, Idaho. I don’t know their exact address.

Keep up the good work as it is great to hear all the news about
people that you haven’t heard of for years. Florence

Tom & Carolyn Wilhelm Boguslawski, stamped Nov. 24, 1967

No Blog yesterday

For the record I did not get a blog posted yesterday.

Gary

Happy Birthday Darrel Abrahamson (DHS ’68): St. John, ND

Happy birthday Theresa Sivertson Delikat: Box Elder, SD

 Shelver Drug Store
Reply from Don Aird: St. Louis, MO

My Mother, Clarissa Carlson Aird, worked in the Shelver Drug store and lived in the above apartment.  I  was born in Bottineau then spent the first three years of my life in that apartment.  That’s where Dad found them when he returned from Europe at the end of WW II.

Message from Larry Hackman (’66): Bismarck, ND

Gary

I hope you and your family are doing well.

We are doing fine here in the Dakotas.

There has been a little bit of a nip in the air lately to warn us of what  is to come.

But, for right now, a light jacket and it feels great.

My favorite time of the year.

A lot of apples this year and you know what that means – pie.  Can’t wait.

Oh Gary, just to let you know, The rhubarb was also exceptional this year.

To bad Marco Polo didn’t make it over to the Philippines.

I guess camels can’t swim, that is what Mel told me anyway.

The real reason I had to write was to let you know, that the Grandkids are all doing great and send you a few pictures.

Proud Grandparents,

Marion and Larry

Grand-daughters are royalty.  Sadie was Queen  at the Velva High School Homecoming, daughter of my son Larry and his wife Lynn,

and Madison was a Princess at the Hazen High School Homecoming, daughter of my daughter Angie and her husband Scott.

Great job girls. and below them is a article on my grandson Nate, son of my daughter Angie and her husband Scott.

Sadie

Madison

The grandson also does great.

2014 Baseball

Scholarship Winner

Nathan Leintz, sponsored by the Hazen American Legion Post #189, has been awarded an American Legion Baseball Scholarship as the 2014 Player of the Year for the Department of North Dakota. Nathan is one of fifty-one winners chosen nationwide. The scholarship is awarded to an American Legion player in each participating Department (50 states and Puerto Rico), and is based on leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and financial need. The scholarship may be used by the recipient to attend an accredited college of his/her choice within eight years of high school graduation. Nathan’s application was selected and the most deserving and thereby named the Department Player of The Year. Nathan recently graduated from Hazen High School. He will be attending Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Nathan was a baseball four year letter winner, Rookie of the Year 2011, Golden Glove Award 2012-2014, Team MVP 2014, All-Region 2014, Senior Athlete of the Year Region 8 2014, All-State player 2014, ND 2014 State Runner-Up and Team Captain 2013-2014. Nathan was also in football, Hockey on the Student Council and National Honor Society to name a few. Nathan plans on majoring in Secondary Education and Coaching. He chose this degree because he would like to teach Math or History. Nathan’s goal in life is to be a coach and be a mentor to the youth.

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Blog (173) posted on July 27, 2008

FromArdys Bakken Horner: 

Gar:  Delores and Erling Berg   Stan and  Jaon Salmonson are in this photo…I wonder if it wasn’t something to do with Peace Lutheran church…about the time of the dedication of the new church  in l969  Ardys Bakken Horner

From Dick Johnson (68): 

Gary,

I think the unidentified man in the back row might be Clarence
Christianson.  Row  two is ‘ Gladys’ Henning  then  possibly  Mrs.
Christianson. The gal by Joan I don’t know, she may have been a bank
employee or a teachers wife?? I may not be right here so we will see if
someone else knows for sure.  Thanks!

Dick

Picture/Message from Neola Kofoid Garbe:

Gary,

This is a LARGE picture: 16″ X 20″.  I checked the Turtle Mt. phone book, but no Tom is listed.  Do the Boguslawski’s in your email lists know where Tom/Carolyn live?  It might be expensive to mail, but if I can deliver it locally, I’d be happy to do so.  Or if someone in the Dunseith area would like to pick it up when I finally get the pictures to Dunseith, I’d be happy to include it in “the box”.

Thanks to your email lists, Gary, and the courthouse pictures, I have now met Angela Berube Malget and her husband, Greg–If I’ve misnamed you, Greg, I’m sorry; I can’t locate the email that contains your name. After meeting me, I know you have no problem believing this! Ha!  We met in Bottineau yesterday.  I was able to give Fern’s and Edward Berube’s pictures to Angela in person.  What fun!!!

Neola

Tom & Carolyn Wilhelm Boguslawski, stamped Nov. 24, 1967
Are Tom & Carloyn from Dunseith?

From Bev Morniville Azure (72): 

From Bob Lykins (DHS teacher in the mid 60’s):

Gary,

I hope this goes through and people are able to access the story and photo gallery. Although most people on the Dunseith list do not know my daughter, Carrie, her story is one that everyone should be aware of as “baby shake” occurs all to frequently, not only in our country, but across the world.  It is a condition that is caused by a crime of violence perpetrated in most cases by the father.  My former son-in-law was and, I guess, still is a nice guy.  But, he made a terrible mistake and for a moment lost his cool, shook my grand-daughter, and forever changed our world for the worst.

The main story appeared in last Tuesday’s (Ju;ly 22nd) USA Today paper.  The “baby shake” story was also made a lead in USA Today’s website (given below).  I talked with Carrie the other day and she said her boys were tickeled to see a picture of their mom and Winter in the banner at the top of the front page of USA Today sandwiched between Payton Manning and the Joker.  Care has, in the past, along with Winter traveled far and wide lecturing about “baby shake” and how to prevent it.  Unfortunately, Winter’s present condition prevents her from traveling great distances and so they limit their activities to around Syracuse, Utah where Care’s husband is stationed at Hill AFB.

While my daughter, Carrie, credits my grand-daughter, Winter’s will to live to her strong soul. I believe it is as much a credit to my daughter’s incredable strength of, love, and dedication to her daughter that has given Winter a longer life than expected.

Gary, I send this message to you to distribute far and wide in the hope that people will read their story and if, in doing so, it saves one little child from being shaken, well, just think how powerful that would be.  Maybe, just maybe, all of the pain and loss of quality of life Winter has suffered, all of the heartache my daughter has endured, and all of the sadness my family has carried over the years will have been worth it.

Bob Lykins

> Carrie and Winter are part of a big USA Today story on “baby shake.” In the newspaper they could not get everything in so they made the story a lead on their web-site. The second site listed below has their photos. You can also access the photos by clicking on “PHOTO GALLERY” in the story. I wonder if it made the international edition. I guess it is on page 5 of the national edition. It came out on Tuesday. After viewing the photos and seeing what Carrie had to say, I must confess I shed a few tears. Through it all Care has shown such great courage. She has been and continues to be a wonderful daughter.
  
Bob 

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-07-21-shaken-baby-syndrome_N.htm 

 http://www.usatoday.com/news/gallery/n080722_sbs/flash.htm?gid=634