6/12/2012 (1512)

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Reply from Bonnie Awalt Houle (’54):  Becker, MN
 
Answer to Dick Johnson,   Concerning the Dunseith Taxi service:  Ivan and Leo Dostaler ran the Taxi in about 1949.  I am not certain who he purchased it from or who he sold it to.
Bonnie Houle (54)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reply from Lloyd Awalt (’44):  Bottineau, ND
 
Gary, answer to Dick.  That’s what I thought it would be 48.  I remember the brown derby in Minot was in there when they owned it.  OK now starting from Hosmer’s south.  Vacant lot,  McCoy’s bar, next storage { Harry Douglas stored coffins in }, next Pete Richards, 5&10 which later Joe Morinville had his store, vacant lot, pool hall.  The taxi Adrian had.  I drove for him. The office was in Margaret Lilleby house.  That was Adrian’s daughter.  That’s where Ed Leonard’s lived. The house just north was Henry Olson’s at that time right.   Distilares bought the taxi from Adrian and there office was just south of the cafe by the theater.  Ray Wilson was next.  Petersons bought from them and there office was in there house east of Hassen store where max Peterson lived.   When the fire gutted the store didn’t some one from Bottineau own it?  Then I think Joe took over after that?   Hey were going back a long way
   Lloyd.
 
Awalt Family Reunion
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
 
Reply form Cheryl Larson Dakin (’71):  Bedford, TX
 
Hi Gary
 
I love the picture of you at “blog central”. Nice to see where it all happens. I also love seeing the children with their school supplies. It looks like a big job for Bernadette and her helpers. It’s nice to see how so little can go so far. It sure doesn’t take much to put a smile on a child’s face.
 
Art is doing a great job posting the pictures of the Morinville family. We had lots of fun over there while growing up. The pictures sure bring back fun memories.
 
Cheryl Larson Dakin ’71
 
 
 
Relpy from Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Gary,
 
Thanks for the darling pictures (the children and teachers) you included in yesterday’s email–also the other pictures. Jim/Connie look great!  The Morinville children are so cute.
 
That is quite the office you have–what a monitor!!!!  Love it!!
 
Neola
 
 
 
Reply from Donor for Filipino School Supplies
 
I just sent another $100 to you (PayPal).  If you have the time/energy/want to donate more school supplies, please use this money toward that.  If not, use it wherever you think best.
 
I can not think of a better way to spend $200 than to help these children have supplies/have a good feeling about themselves because of receiving these packets, etc.  I’d be happy to send $50 more, too, if you can use it.
Thank you so much for your generous donation. I got a PayPal message letting me know that I received your donation. Bernadette is still sleeping, but I am very sure we will purchase more school supplies. You for sure put a smile on these kids faces.  For many of these kids their natural state of being at school is to borrow what they can or just simply go without. It makes things a lot easier for the teachers too if these kids have writing pads and pencils, especially with 50 plus kids in each class and one teacher. Can you imagine having a class of 50 first graders single handedly?  Several of Bernadette’s Great Nephews, now in grades 2 and 3, are kind of high strung, so they are a challenge for the teachers keeping them in one spot. They are pretty good students, so when they get their assignments done rather quickly, they wander. Gary
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
 
 
Joke of the day
From our Good Cebu Friend Conchita Van Gelder
 
The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time.

The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband’s occupation.

“He’s a funeral director,” she answered.

“Interesting,” the newsman thought.

He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living.

She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years.

After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s, and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now – in her 80’s – a funeral director

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

(wait for it)

She smiled and explained, “I married
One for the money,
Two for the show,
Three to get ready ,
And four to go. ”

6/11/2012 (1511)

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                     Happy Birthday Jim Kester: Dunseith, ND
 
 
 
Deer Heart Lodge Photo
Reply from Ann Carbonneau O’Connell (BHS ’68):  Bottineau, ND
 
It was so amazing to me to see the pictures of Deer Heart Lodge. My mother ,Carol Watkins Carbonneau, and sisters have fond memories of that stone structure Henry Kotschevar built it as an attraction for the Dunseith area. My mother was born on the nearby Lilly Kotchevar farm. However we have few pictures of Deer Heart Lodge so these are very nice to see. Thank you!!
 
 
Morinville Picture
Reply from Colette Hosmer (’64): Santa Fe, NM
 
I’ve loved seeing these photos of the Morinvilles and the shot of my dad.  (That’s Tony in the red coat).  I babysat often for these kids …. they were always ready for a good story, especially those about “Joe the Giant”.  Stretched my brain to keep coming up with new scenarios for “Joe”.  

 
Colette
                          Deb and Toni Morinville
 
 
 
 
Reply to Lloyd Awalt’s (’44) question
From Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

       Lloyd asked when Glen Johnson and Henry Olson bought McCoy’s
Bar?  I think the sign says ‘Glen’s Bar—Beer Liquor’.  Somewhere
around early ’48,  Grandpa Henry Olson sold the Billy Wright Grocery
store and probably went into business with Glen.  I don’t know exactly
when he left Dunseith for Minot and operated the ‘Brown Derby’ on
Minot’s North Main.  He was there for a few years in the early ’50s and
then came back and built the Garden Tap in Dunseith in 1957.  I was real
young when we lived upstairs over the Brown Derby and my dad worked for
Grandpa as a bartender.  I used to sneak downstairs to the bar when I
was 2 and the barmaid, named Alice, would set me up on the end of the
bar and feed me cherries until my mother noticed I was down there and
come down to get me.  One story from the Brown Derby—An old man came
hobbling in and sat at the end of the bar and Dad got him a beer.  Dad
went back to washing glasses and a big guy came in from the railroad
crew and started to brag how strong and tough he was.  Grandpa Henry
started to tell the guy he just didn’t think he was as tough as he
said.  To this, the guy said he could whip anyone Grandpa could bring
around.  Dad knew what Grandpa was up to with the game he was running on
this big guy and just hoped he wasn’t going to do what he imagined.
Pretty soon Grandpa said,  “I bet I know a KID who could arm wrestle you
and take you.”  The big guy said,  “Go get him.”  Grandpa said,  “Hey
Don,  come over here and show this guy where the bear s— in the buck
brush.”  Dad went over and arm wrestled the big guy and took him in one
try.  The old fellow at the end of the bar started to laugh and the big
guy punched him in the face and ran out the door.  Dad was so disgusted
he said,  “Hank,  what the heck have we accomplished with this deal?”
Now you have two customers who won’t ever come back in here.  Grandpa
smiled and said,  “I don’t care,  I didn’t really like either one of
them.”  The folks who remember Grandpa Henry will know how he was always
up to something.  Never a dull moment.  Dad wasn’t cut out to be a
bartender and went back to teaching at Omemee in ’53.

     On the other of Lloyd’s questions,  I would guess Joe Morinville
would have had the store at the time the picture was taken.  It makes
sense that if he had the slides, that the picture was copied from, and
it was taken from the front door of the store,  he was probably the
owner at that time.  I believe the store was gutted by fire sometime
around 1960,  give or take a few years,  and Joe moved to the location
north of the pool hall.  The building north of the pool hall was fixed
up with the log siding front by Orlan Fuchs and he had a place he called
the Trading Post.  He wasn’t open for very long and Joe bought it and
made a grocery store in that building.  Question for Lloyd or anyone
with the memory—was the taxi service headquartered out of that
building or the little building between McCoy’s Bar and this building
that became Joe’s Store?  I know some of the people who were involved
with the taxi service were Adrian Egbert,  Jack Peterson or Martin
Evans,  and Orville Sutton.  Were there others too?    Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
 
Basic School Supplies Donation
 
After seeing the posting several days ago of the school children here in Cebu, one of our readers sent us a very generous donation of $100 to be used for school supplies for the needy kids that go to school with very few of the basics – pens, pencils, paper, etc.  Way more than 50% of the kids in the school near us fall into that category, so this donation was well appreciated.
 
Yesterday, with this money, we went to the store and purchased Pens, pencils, erasers, tablets, crayons, glue, etc for 75 kids. Last night Bernadette and our helpers put all these supplies into 75 packets. Today the school selected 75 of the needy kids and brought them to our house, 300 feet away, to receive their packets. Before giving them their packets, we took pictures. Grades one through four, pictured below, were here this morning. We still have 11 Packets left, so the school will be sending some of the 5th or 6th grade kids down this afternoon to receive them.  There are 6 grades and K-1 and K-2 in this school. I am not sure of the total enrollment, but I think there are about 200 first graders.
 
As I am writing this, it is lunch time for the school kids. We just had a flock of kids come down asking for school kits. The word got out. Bernadette did not give them any. She will let the school make the selection for the last 11 Packets.
 
Gary
 
Organizing and dividing up the school supplies.
Our helpers, Gaga and Tata (sisters) along with Tata’s daughter Angie
 
 
Tata and Gaga’s brother Michael,  giving a helping hand
 
 
1st Graders – Consolacion Elementary School
 
 
2nd Graders – Consolacion Elementary school
 
 
3rd Graders – Consolacion Elemantary School
 
 
4th Graders – Consolacion Elementary School

 
 
Bernadette snapped this of me last night when they were putting all these
school supplies together. This is where all these daily messages are
generated each day too. So now you are not in the dark as to where they
all come from.  Gary
 

6/10/2012 (1510)

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Happy Birthday Florence Pladson Sime (DHS ’62)
                                     Deering, ND
         
 
 
 
Reply to the pictures posted yesterday
From Lloyd Awalt (’44):  Bottineau, ND
 
Gary,  the picture of the sewer.  I came home in March from the service and spring they were hauling in pipe.  The sign on the bar  could read McCoy’s or glens stretching my memory  I wasn’t married then.  Dick, when did Glen & Henry buy the bar from McCoy’s?  I think about 48 or 49. Any ways that would be when they started. I worked for that company unloading pipe in 48.         Lloyd Awalt
 
Gary,  very nice pictures of Joe Morinville and his family. He was quit a guy.  Dick, the picture of Dunseith with the car. Didn’t Joe have the store there.  Just see the corner of the building, the sign altheater and cafe.  The cafe is adjacent to the theater.  How am I doing so far.  I was working for the creamery 51 to 53.  My memory  think so ?  Lloyd
 
 
 
Morinville Pictures
From Art Rude (’71):  Bismarck, ND
 
Well here’s a few more of Joe’s pictures.  Beverly and Dewey, love Dewey’s expression, Debbie and Toni, Sofa shot with Dewey as a baby.

Had some great comments, so hoping everyone enjoys them.

Peace and Power, 

 Art 

 Thanks for checking out Art Rude Productions, 
 webpage address: www.artrude.com 
and Art Rude TV at: artrudetv on Utube!
 
Bev and Dewey Morinville
 
 
Deb and Toni Morinville – Who is who? Toni are you the blond?
 
 
Audrey Hanson Aitchison,
You so very much look like your aunt Frances. Jean took after our side of the family.
Gary
 
Morinville’s with Baby Dewey. Which one the girls is in the center?
 
 

6/9/2012 (1509)

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     Happy Birthday Dan McKay (DHS ’69): Mooreton, ND
 
 
 
 
Message from Ivy Eller Robert (’74):  Everett, WA.
 
Hi Gary,
   Just though I would give everyone an update on my condition. On May 30th, I finally completed my last Chemo Therapy treatment. Got through that pretty well, only a few little set backs, but nothing too major. My Doctor is pretty much convenienced, I am Cancer free (I guess they call it remission). I have to wait 6 weeks from the last treatment to have a PET/CAT Scan to confirm that. That test is scheduled on July 20th at the University of Washington Medical Center, in down town Seattle. It is part of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, with Children’s Hospital, which is located here in Seattle as well. These people definitely know what they are doing & how to care for you physically as well as your mental state of being. I can’t praise them enough for their care & compassion, expertise. I just can’t imagine anyone going to any other place to be treated.  I’m feeling a run down, some what, after all the medication & drugs that have gone through my body for the last 6 months, but over all, I feel very good. I just have to let my body slowly restore it’s self now.
   Hopefully, that chapter in my life is closing & with the Good Lords Blessing, I get to open a new chapter soon. I have a new (the first one) Grand baby coming in October & plan on being around for that. My Son said they found out, it’s a boy & his name will be, Cooper David. So I expect I will see a few people from back there soon. Once I get the OK from the Doc, I’m heading to North Dakota to my sister Julie’s, in Bottineau for a while. My son & his wife live in Minot.
   I want to Thank everyone that took the time to say a prayer to God for me, which help me a lot to get though this Cancer thing. Thanks again, you all are Good People!
Ivy (Eller) Robert ’74
Ivy,
 
We are so glad to hear that all is going well with your recovery.
 
Please let us know when you are in ND too.
 
Gary
 
 
Reply from Angela Berube Malget (’65):  Minneapolis, MN
 
Hi Gary,Thanks for the birthday wishes.  They come around way too often it
seems.  Got all my medicare supplement choices taken care of and now I
guess I really am a senior citizen!  Oh well, guess we just have to try
to stay healthy and enjoy life.  Happy Birthday to all my other
classmates out there too.

Hope all is well with you and your family.  Thanks for all your efforts.

Angela Berube Malget


 
 
 
ND Oil Boom Aricle
From Larry and Judy LaCroix McGuire (’59):  LITCHFIELD, MN
 
This is an interesting article on North Dakota.  There is a short advertisement at the beginning-then it goes to the main story. 

 
 
 Midland, MI.
 
Here is some fun for the group and for a great cause too!   Susan is the executive director of the region’s BigBrothersBigSisters chapter.  The total population of the counties served is close to a half million.  The link below is for their online auction—so if anyone chooses to bid— you can do it from anywhere in the world!  Some great things in the auction!
 
 
Gary—-maybe you should take a shot at one of the Florida vacation packages.  Actually — if you won anything — We would make sure it hit the front page here in Midland! 
 
Just sayin’
 
Allen Richard
 
 
 
Reply to pictures posted yesterday
From Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,        The pictures of the Morinville family are great.   Thanks to
Duane for sharing them and to Art for scanning the slides and posting
them.  The picture of Joe, Francis, and Toni was probably taken on
Easter Sunday of 1951.  I’m guessing that because of how they are
dressed and the background appears to be spring and Toni is only one day
younger than I am and she looks to be under one year of age.  I would
bet I know who took their picture too.  A while back Bev Morinville
Azure posted a picture of Bob Hosmer,  taken in the same location with
the same ’41 Chevy car in the background, so Bob more than likely
snapped the photo for them.  I’ll attach a copy of that picture for
comparison.  On the Main Street picture, the car right in front of the
camera is ‘Hank the Barber’ Johnson’s old ’50 Nash.  I has been showing
up on every Main Street picture we have seen posted because it was
always in front of the barber shop for many years.

      To Bonnie Awalt Houle—The Main Street picture shows a color
image of the Standard sign in front of the Stone Garage and shows the
blue flame on top.  Funny how many old pictures are out there and keep
popping up because of the DHS blog.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

Yes, Toni is one day younger than you Dick. She was born 7/21/1950 and you 7/20/1950.
In reference to the pictures, I have recieved several personal messages eluding to how much appreciated the postings of these old pictures are. So folks, if you have any, please share. With our new website, all these pictures will be on file and available for eternity too, for anyone wishing to view them.
 
Gary 
              Frances, Joe and Toni Morinville                                                                    Bob Hosmer
 
 
 
More Morinville pictures
From Art Rude (’71):  Bismarck, ND
 
I’ve already gotten some good feedback from the pics, so here are a few more.

Here are a couple of shots of Dearheart Lodge, and a shot Joe took, I’m assuming it’s Dunseith getting it’s original sewer system.

Peace and Power, 

 Art 

 Thanks for checking out Art Rude Productions, 
 webpage address: www.artrude.com 
and Art Rude TV at: artrudetv on Utube!
Art,
 
Thanks again for sharing these pictures. Again, I have posted these full size allowing folks to examine the details of the pictures more closely.
 
Gary
 
Dunseith Sewer System. I’ll bet some of you can tell us the year all this happened too?
 
 
Deerheart Lodge
 
 
Deerheart Lodge
 

6/8/2012 (1508)

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Number correction.
 
Folks, 
 
Yesterday’s message should have been number 1507, not 1506. I noticed the error when I went to post it on our Website. http://dunseith.net/
 
Gary
 
 
The Stokes Family in about 1957. Our clothes were all purchased at the Catholic Sister’s store too.
 
Bob & Elaine Stokes
Gary, Darrel (Bud) and Allen
 
 
 
Picture from Art Rude (’71):  Bismarck, ND
 
Gary,

I was visiting my good friend Duane (Dewey) Mornville, and he showed me these pictures that I just fell in love with.  Joe had taken them with slide film, so for the early 50’w I think they are incredible.  I think you will enjoy them, and so will many of the folks who follow the Dunseith blog.  I was at Dewey’s today and scanned in a whole bunch, but I will send them to you little by little, more than that would be an overload. The first one is Joe, Francis and Toni, the second one is all the Mornville kids, Dewey, Bev, Deb and Toni, and the third one is another one with all the kids.  The other one is main street Dunseith after a snow storm. More to come.

Peace and Power, 

 Art 

 Thanks for checking out Art Rude Productions, 
 webpage address: www.artrude.com 
and Art Rude TV at: artrudetv on Utube!
Art,
 
These are Great! We are looking for the rest to follow. Thanks for sharring.
 
I have kept these pictures large so as not to loose some of the detail. In doing that they may over extend some of your computer screens, but you can scroll across to see the rest of the screen.
 
Gary
Joe Francis and Toni Mornville
 
 
Mornville kids dew, bev, deb, toni
 
 
Mornville kids dew bev deb toni.jpeg
 
 
Dunseith Main Street, my guess about 1958.
 
 
 
Bill Fassett and Jack Flynn
Photo from Sussan Fassett Martin (’65):  Spearfish SD
 
I think this was taken at the CC Camp in Kramer ND.   In the back row are my dad, third from the left and Jack Flynn on his left.
 
 
 
 
Filipino School kids
 
Several days ago along with a donation to our Web Site from one of our Alumni, they also included $50 to be used as we saw fit for a needy cause. The school year started this week here in the PI. This past Monday, Bernadette went to the school to hand out 40 school supply kits that we purchased with some money we had left over from last year that was sent by one of our readers for school supplies. To her surprise the majority of the kids had very few supplies so these kits were sucked up pretty fast. With the $50 we received several days ago we went to the store and purchased Pens, Pencils, erasers, Crayons, Paper, rulers, etc. In comparison, these supplies are a lot less expensive than back in the states. For $50 dollars, we had so much stuff that we had to have store help to take it all to the car. Last night Bernadette along with her helpers put all these supplies together into 50 individual packages. Today she went to the school and handed them out.  This afternoon, the teachers brought 25 of the recipients down to our house for a picture. The school is located 300 feet from our house, so they didn’t have far to come.
 
Gary
 
 

6/7/2012 (1507)

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Happy Birthday Kelly Woods (DHS ’89):  Massena, NY
 
                       
 
Reply from Lynn Henriksen (’64):   Tiburon, CA

What fun to see photos of Angela, Evie, you, and Billy! Thanks.

 Keeping Spirits Alive,

Lynn Henriksen

Ph: 415.435.5969  Cell: 415.435.6000

Blog:www.thestorywoman.com   Website: www.telltalesouls.com

Red Room Author, Where the Writers Are Twitter: @lynnhenriksen.com

 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 

Willard J. Daly (Married to Gloria Hagen)
(July 22, 1928 – May 29, 2012)

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WILLARD JOSEPH DALY

A memorial service for Willard J. Daly, age 83 of Bottineau, formerly Dunseith, was held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 9:30 A.M. at the Good Samaritan Center in Bottineau. Officiating at the service was the Reverend David Hayes. Honorary bearers were all friends in attendance. Cremation has taken place. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Willard Joseph Daly, a son of Joseph and Lillian (Sherwin) Daly, was born at Willow City. He was reared and educated in the Willow City area. After his education, he moved to California and worked for a time. He entered the US army and was honorable discharged on June 25, 1954. He then moved to Washington and worked for a pruning company, pruning orchard trees. Willard spent time as a Merchant Marine, traveling to Greenland. He moved to North Dakota in 1993. On October 13, 1993 he was married to Gloria Hagen at Bottineau. She passed away on October 19, 2005. In November 2010 Willard moved into the Bottineau Good Samaritan Center and had resided there since.

He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and helping Kristi during haying season.

Willard passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the Bottineau Good Samaritan Center.

He is survived by his step-sons, Brian Hagen and his wife, Emily of Fargo, ND, Elroy Hagen and his wife, Kristi of Moorhead, MN; a step-daughter Kristy and her husband, Larry Brooks of Dunseith; 5 step-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters.

 
Reply From Allen Richard (’65):  Midland, MI
 

Interesting how some things work for some folks and not for others.  Only time I intentionally got out good walking shoes was when I was driving a Chevy.  Never when I was driving a or MOPAR.  The old Buicks Dad had treated me very well too. Especially the old ’64 wildcat.
 
My Mopar—I’m the original owner–it has 174,000 miles on it and has not been restored. 
  
 
Newspaper clippings
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi,
 
I happened to find these clippings when I was “sorting” through papers/clippings/pictures.  I’m glad Mom saved this clipping, as, at the time these pictures were in the Courant, I didn’t know Debbie or Tracy.  Now I know both of them/consider them good friends. :)
 
The timing for these clippings is perfect.  “Baby Ashleigh” graduated from Bottineau High School on May 27, 2012.
 
Neola
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

6/6/2012 (1506)

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Dunseith Cemeteries
Message from Marshall Awalt (51):  Newport, NC
 
Gary,
 
I just returned from a trip through the Midwest and spent sometime in Dunseith and wanted all the readers of the blog to know that if they have loved buried in Dunseith they are well taken care of. The Cemetery on Memorial day looked fabulous. The people in charge deserve a pat on the back and if you make a yearly donation your money is well spent.

Keep up the good work

Marshall

 

Reply to picture posted yesterday
From Doreen Larson Moran (BHS ’61):  Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
The 1959 picture most likely was during the 75th celebration for Bottineau/Bottineau County.   Every seemed to get into the spirit with their centennial dresses; men wore beards etc. 
 
 
Reply with pictures from Mel Kuhn (’70):  St. John, ND
 
Howdy Gary,
 
That Dick Johnson with his stiff neck——I’ll just leave it at that. That Larry though, I believe it about him always looking back for the cops. Those Ford guys like him and Dick there always looking back to see what fell off. Last Saturday I spent most of the day looking back to see if the Ford that was following me was still running. I had to stop half a dozen times on the way to Devils Lake and back to wait for it to catch up. I of course was driving my “31” Plymouth down to Devil’s Run the big car show at Devils Lake. I’ll hook up a picture. Later. That’s what we always tell those Ford guys too. Later.
 
Mel
 
 
 
From Trish Larson Wild (’73):  Portola Valley, CA
 
  • GARY, PLEASE CONSIDER PASSING THIS ON TO THE DUNSEITH BLOG AND ASK PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR THIS AMAZING YOUNG WOMAN SO SHE CAN COMPETE IN IRONMAN AND TELL HER STORY. SHE IS SPEAKING OUT AGAINST CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE BY BECOMING A SPOKESPERSON THROUGH HER SPORT. WILL YOU POST THE LINK?
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6/5/2012 (1505)

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Happy Birthday Angela Berube Malget (DHS ’65):  Minneapolis, MN
 
Angela,
 
I will catch up with you next month and Bill in August. Evie recently hit the big milestone too. Medicare, I guess you could say we are senior citizens. Yesterday I got my Medicare “A” & “B” card in the mail. Can’t use it here in the Philippines though.
 
Have a good day and enjoy your birthday. They only come once a year. Let Greg Pamper you death.
 
Gary
 
 
 
Mildred Brennan Reamer (DHS ’47)
(Died June 1, 2012)

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Mildred Reamer, age 83 of Seward, NE, formerly of Willow City, passed away Friday at Seward. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Willow City. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm all at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Burial will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery at Willow City.

Mildred Lucille Reamer, a daughter of Ray and Janet L. (Pilloud) Brennan, was born on December 20, 1928 at Dunseith, ND. Mildred was united in marriage to Francis Reamer and raised three sons on the family farm near Willow City, ND. She was a member of the Willow City Presbyterian Church, involved as Elder, Sunday School and Bible School teacher and member of the Ladies Aid. In her early years, Mildred was a rural school teacher; later she helped with the farming operation and was a homemaker, wife and mother and served as a school bus driver. Later Mildred was employed for 20 years with Good Samaritan Center in Bottineau, ND. Mildred enjoyed spending time with family and being active in the day to day operations of the family farm. She especially enjoyed the Spring season when she could plant her flowers and start gardening. She also enjoyed the lambing and calving season. Mildred enjoyed doing work for the community and was a long standing member of the Wilo Homemakers. She enjoyed entertaining friends at the cabin on Lake Metigoshe, which she and Francis built together. Mildred made many friends and greatly enjoyed her work with the staff and residents at the Good Samaritan Center. Her especially kind heart and hearty chuckle will be missed by all who knew her.

Mildred passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Seward, NE.

Mildred is survived by two sons, David Reamer and friend Rhonda Wittmayer, Willow City, ND and Roger Reamer and wife, Vonda, Seward, NE; grandson, James Reamer (Melissa), Seward, NE; step granddaughter, Ashley Havlena, Olathe, KS; step grandson, Austin Havlena, Seward, NE; great-granddaughter, Madison Reamer, Seward; brother, Mike Brennan, Dunseith, ND; three sisters, Velma Millang, Rolette, ND, Patty Groff, Bellingham, WA, Dorothy (Leroy) Vandal, Cando, ND; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brennan; many nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Janet Brennan; husband, Francis Reamer; son, Jerome Reamer; brothers, Dennis and Robert Brennan; sisters, Fay Lindquist and Shirley Brennan.

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

 
Reply to the wedding photo posted yesterday:
From Jackie Peterson Hansen:  St. John, ND
 
The wedding couple is from Rolla.
 
Reply to the wedding photo posted yesterday:
From Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

        The latest picture from Neola is of Rob Ryyth and Rita
Mickelson, who both grew up in the Rolla area.  I don’t know of their
whereabouts now.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
Old Demo Derby
Message/pictures From Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

          It’s been kind of quiet on the blog for a couple days so here
are a few pictures that might get some replies.  How many remember the
1979 Dunseith Demo Derby that was held down behind the old city park?
By 1979 the Dunseith boys had honed their derby skills pretty well and
we had some good derbies.  For a couple years I was sponsored by the Red
Owl and later I was sponsored by Fugere and Hill, Inc.,  who were also
my employers for many years.  I believe 12-13 years,  I was employed
driving school bus for Duane and Johnny.  I painted the old ’62 Ford
station wagon with ‘school bus yellow’ and had #2–my then current bus
number–painted on the side.  The car had a 390 engine and a big C6
transmission from a later Ford pickup and really had the power and
stamina for derby purposes.  I ran in the first heat and broke a
radiator hose which got the distributor wet and stopped the engine.  We
repaired that and won the consolation,  which got me into the feature.
It was a battle for sure but in the end I won the feature and the ‘big’
prize–$250.  It was a good amount back in ’79 though, as that was about
the normal grand prize at the time.  The same car ran in several more
derbies before it finally was beat up bad enough to be parked and
salvaged.  It was a good time for sure and my neck still tells me that
now and then—whiplash is what they call it.  By the time I got to the
’79 derby,  I had learned a trick.  Just as I was about to smash into a
car in reverse,  I would lean over and hold my helmet against the seat.
This took the whiplash out of the picture and really helped me from
getting the typical days after stiff neck.  Once, years later,  I had an
x-ray done on my neck and the doctor told me I had ‘farmer’s neck’,
which is common among farmers from looking back at equipment in the
field.  I didn’t tell him there was a bit more to the story,  even
though I did spend thousands of hours looking back at farm equipment.
Mel and Larry have stiff necks too, but they got theirs from looking
back for the cops.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
 
 
 
 Pictures
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
Howard and Vida Peterson Hiatt’s Grandson
 
 

Leah Richard Bergeron
 
Hi, 
 
Leah is the only one I recognize.  I’m sure the others will be identified.  The picture has 1959 written on the back, so I assume that’s when this was taken and not copied????
 
Neola
Folks, Leah just celebrated her 100th birthday too.  Gary
 
 
Joke of the day
From Conchita Van Gelder: Cebu Philippines
 
A woman arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While waiting

for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates.

She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around

were her parents and all the other people she had loved

and who had died before her.

They saw her and began calling greetings to her.

“Hello – How are you!

We’ve been waiting for you!

Good to see you.”

 

When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him,

“This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?”

 

“You have to spell a word,” Saint Peter told her.

“Which word?” the woman asked.

 

“Love.”

 

The woman correctly spelled ‘Love’, and

Saint Peter welcomed her into Heaven.

 

About a year later, Saint Peter came to the woman

and asked her to watch the Gates of Heaven for him that day.

 

While the woman was guarding the Gates of Heaven,

her husband arrived.

 

I’m surprised to see you,” the woman said.

“How have you been?”

 

“Oh, I’ve been doing pretty well since you died,”

her husband told her.

“I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of

you while you were ill.

 

And then I won the multi-state lottery.

I sold the little house you and I lived in and

bought a huge mansion.

Then my wife and I traveled all around the world.

We were on vacation in Cancun and I went

water skiing today. I fell and hit my head,

and here I am. What a bummer! How do I get in?”

 

“You have to spell a word,” the woman told him.

 

“Which word?” her husband asked.

 

” Czechoslovakia ..”

 

Moral of the story: Never make a woman angry…

There will be Hell to pay later!

 

6/4/2012 (1504)

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Phone number here in the Philippines.
 
Folks,
 
Our phone number here in the Philippines is (360) 362-1222. This is a local Bremerton, WA number. We have switched over to Magic Jack and had our number from our previous provider ported to Magic Jack. We have now gotten all the problems worked out and this number is working fine. Our Magic Jack phone does not wake us up, so you can call  anytime. If we don’t answer, please leave a message. A good time to catch me is between 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM Dunseith Time (CDT).  That is morning time for us here.
 
Gary
 
 Picture
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Gary,
 
I hope someone can provide more info about this couple. 
 
Neola
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
The Secret Service issued new rules of conduct for agents Friday.
They can no longer get drunk, procure hookers or go to strip bars.
The rules say that from now on, if agents feel compelled to engage in such behavior,
they can run for public office like everyone else.

6/3/2012 (1503)

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Reply from Ardys Bakken Horner (Teacher):  Detroit Lakes, MN
 
Hi everyone, I have really enjoyed seeing photos of Murl Hill’s birthday gathering.  The Fassetts and Hills were active members of Peace Lutheran

when we lived there.

 The Hills even took our son, Erik,  in for a few days while we went to a pastor’s conference.  As I recall, a pony he was riding lowered his head to drink from a mud puddle.  Erik a greenhorn on a horse, slide right down his neck into the puddle.
Everyone once in awhile someone from the area sends me an email and  it is delightful to hear from them again.  Greetings to all who were in my
8 th grade English classes.   Ardys Bakken Horner
 
 
Reply from Susan Fassett Martin (’65):  Spearfish, SD
 
Thanks for posting my picture from FB.     The first one is of me and my Uncle Darrel.   He is my dad’s youngest brother.   The second is of all the Fassetts that were at our annual get together that we have the third Sat of Aug each year at Crystal’s place in Walhalla ND.    Norma was Normans (dad’s brother)  oldest daughter.   She had contacted us after many years of not having communicating with her..   Sadly, she passed away the following year after a long battle with ovarian cancer.   She had brought her daughter Kristine and granddaughter Penny to the picnic also so that we could all meet them.   They have attended the picnic since and are a wonderful part of our family.   They live in CA.     Pat Sjue is Darrels second daughter and lives in Fargo.     The third picture is of Art Rude and us three Fassett “girls”.    We have made Art and honorary “Fassett Girl” since he has attended all of our annual get togethers and provides us with music.  He is actually a cousin to OUR cousin Cheryl Haagenson so has always been a part of our family.  We have a sing along around the campfire Sat evening.   The last picture is cousins .    Cheryl Haagensons mom was my mothers Aunt and sister to my Grandma Goodie,   Murl is mom’s first cousin and Brenda is Murls daughter.   All of us from Dunseith seem to be connected in some way.    Either through marriage or by blood.   I have many fond memories of all the wonderful people that lived in Dunseith when I was growing up.   Love you all.   Hugs and prayers–Susan
 
 
Reply from Art Rude (’71):  Bismarck, ND
 
Gary,

It’s always fun to sit down for a few minutes and read your newsletter.  It was fun today to see Susan’s pictures (Susan Fassett-Martin).  Every August I try to make it to Crystal’s for the Fassett reunion, as it is great fun, and they adopt me for the weekend!  They don’t have a brother, and I don’t have sisters, so it is great to have my adoptive sisters, and so that picture gives me a special smile.  I’ve always kept in touch with them, especially Paula as she was my classmate, but pretty much the whole family.  Just had an opportunity to visit with Susan and John last weekend in Spearfish.  So, thanks for the smiles!

Peace and Power, 

 Art 
 
 
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Gary,
 
The pictures from Susan’s fb are FABULOUS!  I appreciate your including pictures like this in your newsletter.  Perhaps if I see these names/faces often enough, I’ll MAYBE know a few more of your readers.
 
Neola
 
 
Pictures posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Gaillord Peltier (’80): Dunseith, ND
 
 
 
 
MaDonna Peltier Yawakie (’77):  Brooklyn Park, MN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Sharon Zorn Gerdes (’62):  Windsor, CO
 
A bank manager saw a new employee eagerly counting $100.00 bills.  ” You look like an industrious young man” the manager said to him.   ” where did you receive your financial education?”
“Yale” said the young man.
“Excellent” said the manager as he shook the workers hand and introduced himself.  ” And what is your name? “
“Yim Yohnson”

6/2/2012 (1502)

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Arla Hill Hiatt’s email address 
Request from Jacqueline Hiatt Fix (’79):  Springfield, VA
 
Hello Gary
 
Please add Mom’s (Arla Hiatt) e-mail address to the blog distribution.
Thanks Gary
 
Jacqueline
Jacqueline,
 
We are so happy that your mother now has email. I have added her email address to all of my records.
 
Gary
 
 
Pictures from Susan Fassett’s Face Book pictures
 
Folks,
 
I was a little light on postings today, so I went into Susan Fassett Martin’s Face Book and found a few interesting pictures.
 
Thanks Susan,
 
Gary
 
Darrel Fassett (’47) and Susan Fassett martin (’65)
 
 
Norma Ford, Crystal Fassett Andersen, Darrel Fassett, Patty Sjue, Paula Fassett,
Dorothy Strietzel Fassett and Susan Fassett Martin

 
 
Fassett Sisters with Art Rude
Paula, Art, Crystal and Susan
 
 
 
Dale, Brenda Hill Mueller, Cheryl Haagenson, Paula Fassett,
Murl Watkins Hill, Crystal Fassett Andersen and Susan Fassett Martin
 
 
 

6/1/2012 (1502)

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Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies
Reply from Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine (’73):   Grafton, ND
 
what an awsome bunch of Dunseith ladies.Just thought I would try and give names to some of them 1st row Mrs Jack Hosmer 2nd dont know Mrs Boardman, Mrs Glen Shelver. Mrs Greenier,Phyllis campbell,Vida Hiatt, back row 1st dont know, Mrs Leanard, dont know, Charllote Lang, Marge Keester, dont know and Jess Hosmer
Vickie,
 
Very good Vickie. The only one I could positively identify was Vida Hiatt.
 
I’ll bet you have already found where Susan Fassett identified these ladies several days ago in message 1499.
 
Gary
 
 
 
Ron Warcup’s Model “A”
Pictures/message from Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,       I just ran across a couple pictures that might be interesting to
the readers.  A few years ago my uncle Ron Warcup,  married to Mom’s
sister Shirley Olson (49),  bought an old 1929 Model A two door sedan
from me and started restoring it out in CA.  He got the chassis done and
then decided a two door really wasn’t what he wanted so he called and
asked if I could find him a phaeton,  which is a four door convertible.
   It’s the most rare of all Model A cars and was quite impractical in
the cold north country.   I had never seen one around here but said I
would look around.  I found one by accident while visiting a friend up
by Boissevain, Manitoba.  It was actually just the body and had been cut
in two to make a pickup many years ago.  I asked if the body front part
was from a roadster and he said it was from a phaeton.  I asked what
happened to the back part of the body and he said it was out in his
pasture.  I bought the whole pile of parts from him and hauled it home
and set it back together to see if it would be possible to rebuild.  It
all was there but had been upside down so long that rust had eaten away
the top edge of the body where it had been against the ground.  I sent
pictures to Ron and he said he could sure fix what was needed so he and
Shirley drove back and hauled the body back to CA.  He worked on it for
a couple more years and made a very nice car out of it.  He is a master
at restoration and the pictures show it.  The date of build of the body
just happened to be the same month as the frame and engine of the two
door so his numbers even match and make the car even more correct.�
Somewhere I have a better picture of the car but will post it later when
I run across it.  Yes,  these two pictures are of the same car.  Thanks
Gary!

Dick


 
 
Awalt Rummage Sale – Friday & Saturday in Bottineau
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Gary,
 
I don’t know if this is something you want to post, but here it is. :)
 
I went for a walk a little earlier tonight.  I wasn’t sure (because I haven’t been out walking for awhile) if I could walk around the entire block, so I decided to walk through the alley.  As I was walking north, I saw there was a rummage sale in a garage.  I thought it had been “on” all day, so I started walking around/looking at everything/etc.  I learned they were just setting the sale up for tomorrow and Saturday.  I recognized Lloyd and Theresa Awalt, and thought they were there “shopping”.  It seems the “rummage garage is Lloyd/Theresa Awalt’s granddaughter’s (Cody)home.  Cody’s house is the house (north) of my apartment (At one time, it was O. A. Parks’ home/also Virgil and Mary Marquardt Lenz’ home.).  Apparently several ladies are participating in this sale.  Their items are very clean and in good condition/priced very reasonably.  SO, if anyone is interested in this sale, the address is 700 something, East St. in Bottineau.  My apartment is 717 East St. (south end of the street), so the sale is easy to locate.  I’m assuming Theresa and maybe Lloyd will be there.  I think they said the sale starts at 9:00 a.m.
 
Neola
Neola, I am posting this if for nothing else giving folks an opportunity to stop by and shoot the breeze with Lloyd and Theresa if they are there and to also take a look at what they have for sale. Gary
 

5/31/2012 (1500)

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Gilbert Fassett Family Photo
Posted by Gwen Grimme Eltz (68):  Spokane, WA
 

Gary – Since some readers remembered our uncle,  Harry Fassett, I thought folks might be interested in seeing this photo of our Grandfather Gilbert Fassett with his sons.

 

  Back Row: (l to r) Reuben, George, Harry, Andrew

  Front Row: (l to r) Thomas, Grandpa Gilbert Fassett, Peter

Our aunt, Faith Parsley, lives in Wyoming; all of the other Fassett sisters–including our mother, Kathleen Grimme–are deceased. Cleora was married to Ted Pigeon (Thorne); Florence, to Leonard Cushing (Dunseith/Botttineau); Ruth, to Vern Berge (Souris), and Nellie, to Len Clayson (Great Falls, MT). Katharine was just a baby when she passed away. Many folks might remember Harry’s wife, Rachel, because she was a cook at the School of Forestry in Bottineau for many years.

Thanks to Susan (Fassett) Martin for writing such a complete summary of the family.

Follow up reply from Gwen to Gary’s question

 

Gary,

 

Yes, Uncle Andy (’38) lives in North Liberty, Indiana, with his wife, Betty Jane.

 

Harry Fassett Family
Reply from Allen Richard (’65):  Midland, MI.
 
One connection was missed.  Harry’s sister, Cleora, was married to my uncle, Ted Pigeon.  Their children are Dean, Kenneth and Curtis (deceased) Bob and Beverly, Alva, Margaret, Renee and Lori.  Sorry I may have misspelled some of the mames.
 
Allen Richard
 
 
Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies Photo

Correction from Dick Johnson that I got 2 minutes after sending yesterday’s blog.

Sorry about that Dick, so I am posting after the fact today. You know the old saying, better late than never.

Gary

Gary ,

I screwed up.   Inez Hosmer is on the far left not right.  I read this thing several times and still goofed.  Can I get you to change that please??  Thanks!

Dick

 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND.
 
Mark LaCroix, son of Jerry (’73) & Arlene LaCroix
 
Mark LaCroix was also named the Region 5 Baseball Athlete of the year.
 
Mark’s grandparents were Henry & Gladys LaCroix. His uncles and aunts are Jan LaCroix Kester (’59), Charlotte LaCroix (’62), Greg LaCroix (’66) & Paulette LaCroix Chisholm (’68).
 
 
Dinner at the Cebu Radisson this past Tuesday evening.
 
The guy standing to my right and his wife in the back center are an Indian couple from India. They are here living with their son who is a Senior Executive with the JP Morgan Chase company. We have become very close friends with this couple. There are no strangers in their lives. They easily make good lasting friendships with most everyone they meet. They are true Catholics faithfully practicing the teachings of their religion. Good honest people carring and very polite couple.
 
The guy to my left on the extreem right has his hand on his 12 year old daughters shoulder. His wife, her mother, is seated directly in front.
 
 
 

5/30/2012 (1499)

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Reply from Susan Brew Roussin (’59): Rolla, ND
 
Loved the video of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.  Would love to see all schools enjoy this video.  Thanks so much.
Susan,
 
It is always nice hearing from you.
 
My cousins on my mothers side, Patsy and Ethel, were surprised that you knew me when you guys met at a church convention several years ago. They live in the Niagara, Larimore area. Not sure where you guys were, but I think you were in that general area. Patsy said she asked you if you knew Bob Stokes and you asked her if he was related to Gary Stokes. That caught them by surprise. It is a small world.
 
Pasty, I am including you with today’s message.  
 
Gary  
 
 
Harry Fassett
Reply from Mona Dionne Johnson (’48):  Bottineau, ND
 
Gary:   Harry Fassett was the father of Dunseith Graduate “James
Fassett” ’48, and lived in the Thorne area for many years.Mona Johnson ’48

 
 
Reply From Susan Fassett Martin (’65):  Spearfish, SD
 
Harry Fassett was the son of Gilbert and Sadie Fassett.   Gilbert was a brother to my great grandfather Thomas Miller Fassett.  Siblings were Faith, Andrew, Ruth, Kathleen(Grimme), Cleora, Nellie, Florence(Cushing).. Reuben, Katherine, George, Peter, and Thomas B. Fassett.   Harry and Rachel(Frederick)  lived in Dunseith until 1956 .  He operated an auto and tractor repair shop and also served on the Dunseith police force. until 1956 when he moved to Bottineau to become chief of police there.  Their children all completed high school in Dunseith.  Jason, Donald, Orville, And Carol. Harry had a heart attack while driving his police car in Bottineau and died at the age of 57.  Rachel had passed  suddenly in Nov of 1961.  They are both interred at Riverside Cemetary.  If anyone would like copies of obits ,  I have them in my dad’s history books.  
 
 
Herbert Cote Accident
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
Picture of the “Dunseith Eastern Star” Ladies
 
Reply from Geri Metcalfe Munro (’59):  Fargo, ND.
 
In today’s picture, I see Vida Hiatt (yes), Phyllis Campbell next to her, Marlene Armentrout over to the right, maybe Edna Leonard and maybe Mrs. Sunderland in the back row–they’re all wearing white dresses–a fraternal organization?
 
Reply from Cheryl Kester Gaugler (’69):  North Brunswick, NJ

Gary,

The picture of the ladies was probably taken in the basement of the Methodist Church.  Looks like an Eastern Star gathering.  I recognize a lot of the ladies, will try to give names:

Back Row:  Jenny Cook / Edna Leonard / ? / Charlotte Lang / Margery Kester / Elsie Schneider? / Jess Hosmer

Front Row:  Inez Hosmer / Mrs. Shelver? / Mabel Boardman / Kate Fassett / Phyllis Campbell / Vida Hiatt / ? / ?

Thank you for keeping us all in touch!

Cheryl Kester Gaugler (’69)

 

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

Gary and Friends,

        The picture posted yesterday of the group of ladies is probably
from the organization called Eastern Star.  I can identify most of the
ladies.

Far right is Inez Hosmer,  back row is Edna Leonard, Florence
Sunderland,  maybe Betty Habberstad,  Marge Kester,   Elsie Schneider,�
far right is Jess Hosmer.

Bottom two rows person by person:  Inez Hosmer (again),  Annabelle
Shelver?,  Mabel Boardman, Kate Fassett,  Phyllis Campbell, Vida Hiatt,
Helen Bye, Caroline Williams, and Jess Hosmer far right (again).   This
isn’t the best way to  list the ladies but I think it’s less confusing
because of the way they are not really in rows.  Of course,  as always,�
I’m open to correction on the names I listed.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

Reply from Lloyd Awalt (’44):  Bottineau, ND.

Hi  Gary,  
 
The picture of the ladies that Susan sent:  
 
Back 1? 2? 3 Mrs. Henry Sunderland 4 Mrs. Adam Lang 5 Mrs. red Kester 6? 7? 
 
Front row 1? 2 Mrs. glen Shelver 3?4 Mrs. bill Fassett Sr.  5 Phyllis Campbell 6 Vida Hiatt 7? 8?    
 
That’s who I think they are but I could be  mistaken I’ll study the rest to see if I can come up with answer.    
 
Lloyd Awalt
 
Reply From Susan Fassett Martin (’65):  Spearfish, SD
 
I thought I had labeled that picture of the Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies.   Grandma Kate Fassett made all the dresses for these ladies and they had different colored sashes for the different positions in the Star. OES School of INstruction , Sept 1960.  They are :  Back Row;  Inez Hosmer,   Jennie Cook, Edna Leonard, Florence Sunderland, Charlotte Lang, Marge Kester, Elsie Schneider, Jesslyn Hosmer.   Front Row:  Annabel Shelver, Mabel Boardman. Kate Fassett, Phyllis Campbell. Vida Hiatt, Helen Bye, Marjorie Morgan.  I remember most all of them as active ladies in the community
 
Dunseith Eastern Star Ladies
Back Row:  Inez Hosmer,   Jennie Cook, Edna Leonard, Florence Sunderland, Charlotte Lang,
Marge Kester, Elsie Schneider, Jesslyn Hosmer
Middle & Front Rows:  Annabel Shelver, Mabel Boardman. Kate Fassett, Phyllis Campbell.
Vida Hiatt, Helen Bye, Marjorie Morgan. 
 

5/29/2012 (1498)

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Posted By Wally Garbe (Neola’s husband):  Minot, ND

Subject: Battle Hymn

       Battle Hymn

       (Awesome)

http://www.greatdanepro.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm

Very appropriate for TODAY

 

Gary D. Woodford (DHS Class of ’54)

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Woodford, Gary D. Age 75, of Rio Verde, AZ and Bloomington, MN, died May 14, 2012. He was born in Dunseith, ND to Edna and Harold Woodford on September 14, 1936. Gary graduated from the University of North Dakota. He worked for many years at Olson Graphic Products as CFO. Gary was a longtime member of the St. Paul Rotary Club. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed traveling and reading. Survived by his wife, Patricia (Skoglund); siblings, Duane (Grace) Woodford and Karen (Don) Olson; son, Scott Woodford; daughter, Kelly (Jim) Hungaski and 2 grandchildren, Memphis Woodford and Lucas Hungaski. Memorials may be made to the Rotary Club of St. Paul; One West Water Street #272. St. Paul, MN 55107 or the UND Alumni Association; 3100 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58202. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 1st at Woodlake Lutheran Church; 7525 Oliver Ave S, Richfield, MN. Visitation one hour prior to service at church and luncheon to follow.
 
 
 
Copied from Susan Fassett’s (’65) Face Book pictures
 
Susan,
 
I was tagged to this pictuer, so I am assuming these are Dunseith folks, but I don’t recognize many of them. 4th from the right in the front with a flower on her belt kind of looks like Vida Peterson Hiatt?
 
Gary
Lola Metcalfe Vanorny’s (’68) comment to this picture.
 
  
 
 
 
Reply to the Bottineau Fire House wall painting pictures that were posted yesterday.
From Noela Kofoid Garbe: neolag@min.midco.net Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Pam Kittleson McLean and Carlette Tengesdahl Kamrud, along with volunteers who helped with the stripes, painted the picture. 
 
Pam is the daughter of Donald/Darlene Vormestrand Kittleson. She is married to Steve McLean, son of Keith/Cherrille Bergeron McLean.
 
Carlette is the daughter of Roy/Ardith Tengesdahl from Maxbass.  She is married to Earl Kamrud, son of Irvin and Stella Monson Kamrud.  She is our cousin’s (Sharon Kamrud Haakenson) sister-in-law.
 
Neola
 
 
Harry Fassett, Former Bottineau Chief of Police
 
Gary,
 
This came from a friend.  I’m assuming you know the story; if not, I know there are many Fassett’s in your “readership” who will know.
 
Did I spell Fassett correctly?
 
Thanks.
 
Neola
Neola,

    I believe Harry died while on the job.  As I recall he just had confrontation and after he was driving the squad car and died at the wheel.

Perhaps someone may know this or can correct the story.

 
Neola,
 
I believe that Harry Fassett was Bill (’65) and Gwen (’68) Grimme’s uncle. He was a Brother their mother. He would have also been a brother to Wendal Cushing’s mother too.
 
Gary
 
 
 
Memorial photo
From Ardys Bakken Horner (Teacher):  Detroit Lakes, MN
 
Just wanted to share my memorial photo of my Dad, John Groninga (WW II….Europe with Patton) and my husband, Jon Horner, Korea
 
 
 
 
 
Joke of the day
From my good Cebu friend Ed Manning
 
A sweet grandmother
telephoned the hospital.  She timidly asked,
“Is it possible to speak to someone
Who can tell me how a patient is doing?”

The operator said,
“I’ll be glad to help, dear.
What’s the name and room number of the patient?”

The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said,
“Norma Findlay, Room 302.”

The operator replied, “Let me put you on hold while I check with the
nurse’s station for that room.”

After a few minutes, the operator
returned to the phone and said, “I have good news. Her nurse just told
me that Norma is doing well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work
just came back normal, and her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to
be discharged tomorrow.”

The grandmother said,”Thank you. That’s wonderful. I was so worried.
God bless you for the good news.”

The operator replied,”You’re more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?”

The grandmother said,”No, I’m Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one tells me
anything.”

TRUE STORY…

5/28/2012 (1497)

Posted on by
Frank Coons
Reply from Allen Richard (’65):  Midland, MI.
 

It was 40 years ago.  You were right about the dropped number. (Ask Lykins who his worst ever typing student was.)
 
Frank taught in Rolla from ’70-72.  Mr. Herbel offered Joni and me positions in 1970, but we opted to take positions in Stephen, MN instead.  When I told Mr. Herbel (hard to say that — knowing hid as Dallas all these years.) that we were declining his offer, he asked if I knew of any other Mayville Grads that might be good English teacher candidates.  I gave him Frank’s number.  Frank was from New Jersey and was home for the summer.  He loved ND and always wanted to teach there. 
 
Kenny Nerpel, Frank and I went through the Forestry together and were actually roommates for a year or so in Mayville.  I’ll stop there.  It would be the start of a lot more stories LOL!
 
Frank had at least three strikes against him that weekend.  Inexperienced rider, Lake Metigoshe Road –bigger bike than he was used to — sharp curve–oncoming cars —-and Memorial Day Weekend.
 
Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend!
 
Allen Richard
 
 
 
Pictures
Posted by David Slyter (’70):  Sabin, MN
 
Hi Gary:

We recently took a trip back up to Bottineau and while we were there I drove by this picture that was painted on the fire departments wall.  It was painted by a local and great artist of Bottineau, Pam McLean.  Since it is Memorial Day I thought I would share as I think it is so patriotic and fits the occasion.   Thanks for all that you do.

Dave :) 

P.S.  We also went by the round barn near Dunseith and thought I would share that one also. 
Dave,
Thanks for Sharing these pictures. The Cote/Berube square dance barn still looks very good today. 
Gary
 
 
 
 
 
 
Military postings
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Do any of you recognize either of these guys? Looking at the uniform, I think the picture dated February 7, 1980 is much earlier. I think someone may have had it reproduced in 1980.
 
Gary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5/27/2012 (1496)

Posted on by
Happy belated  birthday wishes to Susie  Millang!!
From Connie Zorn Landsverk:  Bottineau, ND
 
 
Frank Coons Memories
From Allen Richard (’65):  Midland, MI
 

0 years ago this weekend my best friend, Frank Coons was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Lake Metigoshe road.  He was test riding a cycle he was going to buy so we could go on a motorcycle camping trip into Canada.  According to O. D (Dallas) Herbel, Frank was the best teacher he ever hired, and he hired Frank over the phone.  Frank was barely 25. I’ve not yet ridden into Canada.  Not sure why.  I probably should.
 
So to you bikers on the blog.  Be careful this weekend–don’t become somebody’s memory.
 
God bless everyone on the blog.
Allen, the name Frank Coons is very familiar. Was he a Bottineau Teacher? I think a number got dropped in the number of years in your message. Gary
 
 
  
 
 Thank you Neola for this picture of my dad. I have this same picture, but with no year. Now we know. Dad was the Legion Commander for the Bottineau Post about the time this picture was taken too, so that was probably the reason for the picture.
 
Dad was all over the Pacific for 31 months straight during WW II. He and my son Bernie were both on Okinawa with their service tours.  Bernie was in the Marines. While he was stationed at Okinawa, he was deployed to many of the SE Asian Countries. He was also on many missions to Somalia during that conflict. Dad, Bernie and myself were all overseas in the Pacific theater in our service days.
 
Bernie lives in Bellevue, WA. He was worked for Microsoft for a dozen or more years now. His job has been mainly to take on contracts to work out all of the bugs in software before it is released to the public.  
 
Gary  
 
 
Bill Fassett: WW II photo
Posted by Susan Fassett (’65):  Spearfish SD
 
Just wanted to send a remembrance of my Dad for Memorial Day.   I have an album on Facebook of family veterans from my family if anyone wants to take a look.  Dad was a radio operator in the Army Air Force and was stationed at Espiritos Santos in the New Hebrides.   The quonset in the background was their radio station.   Happy Memorial Day to all and prayers to all the families of vets.    Susan
 
 
 
Copied from Susan Fassett Martin’s (’65) Face Book wall
 
 
 
Mark LaCroix, son of Jerry (’73) & Arlene LaCroix
 
Mark LaCroix was also named the Region 5 Baseball Athlete of the year.
 
Mark’s grandparents were Henry & Gladys LaCroix. His uncles and aunts are Jan LaCroix Kester (’59), Charlotte LaCroix (’62), Greg LaCroix (’66) & Paulette LaCroix Chisholm (’68).

Jamestown-bound: LaCroix’s bat, arm leads Braves to Region 5 title

May 25, 2012
By DANIEL ALLAR – Staff Writer (dallar@minotdailynews.com) , Minot Daily News

Mark LaCroix was a different pitcher beginning in the third inning of the Region 5 tournament championship game Thursday at Surrey.

After giving up two runs and two hits through the first two innings, the Bottineau senior held Bishop Ryan hitless the rest of the way as the Braves won 7-2 and earned a second straight trip to the Class B state tournament.

LaCroix left a pitch up in the strike zone to Ryan cleanup hitter Mason Kramer in the bottom of the first and Kramer took advantage with a towering two-run home run to center.

LaCroix responded with his own two-run blast in the third inning. That success carried over to the hill, where LaCroix showed command of his curveball in striking out nine Ryan hitters.

“Because we were able to tie it up at two, it took a lot (of pressure) of me on the mound knowing we weren’t fighting back anymore,” LaCroix said. “It made me a lot more relaxed.”

The Lions (22-6) put just two runners on base after the second inning, both on walks.

With the exception of the first time through the batting order, Bottineau (18-3) stung Ryan senior pitcher Jay Mittlieder each time the lineup turned over. The Braves’ first three batters – sophomore Andrew Hill, senior Justin McCloud and LaCroix – accounted for all seven Bottineau runs.

Hill went 3-for-4 with two doubles and scored three runs. He said the Braves weren’t phased by the Lions’ early lead.

“We just kept goin’, (innings) two through seven, we just kept getting hits,” Hill said. “We knew we could come back, and we did.”

After one of Hill’s doubles in the fifth inning, McCloud homered down the left-field line to give the Braves a 4-2 lead. LaCroix added a two-RBI double in the seventh to give Bottineau a comfortable cushion.

“We expect those seniors to step up for us, and did they ever,” Simpson said. “Mark had a huge game today at the plate and pitching, with the exception of one pitch. Justin had an unbelievable tournament, so we expect that and I’m not surprised at all with what they did today.”

After the Braves accepted their region championship trophy Ryan coach Brent Nelson met with his six seniors – Mittlieder, Sheldon Marmon, Josh Dahly, Sam Ebert, Cole VerBruggen and Ian Howard. The class was part of a state championship team its freshman season, a state runner-up team its sophomore season and lost in the region final to Bottineau the last two seasons.

“They’ve had a great career and a lot of wins,” Nelson said. “I’m just proud of ’em. I had a meeting with them and said how happy I was with the year and good luck to whatever you do in the future.”

The Lions forced a deciding game with a 6-3 win over Bottineau on Tuesday, but Nelson knew winning back-to-back games against the Braves would be a challenge.

“We were fortunate to beat ’em once, but to try to beat that team twice – with all those hitters and two good pitchers that throw hard and have good off-speed pitches – it’s tough to do,” Nelson said. “We had to do things right and we got the early lead, but 2-0 is not gonna hold up against them.”

The Braves face Washburn-Wilton-Center-Stanton in the first round of the Class B state tournament, which begins on Thursday in Jamestown.

 

5/26/2012 (1495)

Posted on by
Folks,
 
We  are attending a Memorial Day Luncheon at 11:00 this morning, so I am Getting this out a bit earlier than normal.
 
Gary
 
 
                                       
                                              
  
 
 
Ginger LaRocque (’65) and Vicky Davis Short Retirement
Reply from Susan Brew Roussin (’59):  Rolla, ND
 
Congrats to Ginger.  We had no idea she was having medical troubles.  Another gal who worked for the Belcourt school system for years has similar back problems.  Some of you may know Vicky (Davis) Short, my lifetime friend, who also retired this year.  Thanks for all the info.  Have a wonder filled day.
 
 
Billy Lawrence – The Blacksmith
Reply from Dick Johnson (’68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

        Seeing the picture of Billy Lawrence sure brought back some
memories.  His old blacksmith shop was located on the same block where
the Dunseith Nursing Home is now.  He had a rusted tin building with a
dirt floor and holes in the tin everywhere you looked.  His old forge
was fired by coal so the inside of the shop always smelled like burning
coal.  We lived just a block north of the shop and often I would come
outside and could hear the old trip hammer operating as Billy was
sharpening plow shares.  It made an unforgettable sound,  kind of like
‘ca ting, ca ting, ca ting’.  It was powered by a flat belt that lifted
the big hammer head and then a latch/trigger would drop the hammer at
regular intervals making the sound on a precise interval.  Billy would
hold the red hot iron with tongs and move it along as the trip hammer
flattened the edge of the plow shares making them sharp as new.  I think
Billy kind of worked whenever he had blacksmithing to do because I seem
to remember he came and went when he wanted to.  He drove an old ’46-’48
Ford two door car and if the car was there and the door was open,  he
was ready for business.  There was an old blacksmith named Fred Bolton
in Sherwood, ND.  His shop was similar to Billy Lawrence’s. One time my
father-in-law had bent a big angle iron on a chisel plow and tried to
straighten it himself using a big sledge hammer.  He had succeeded in
beating a bunch of hammer dents on it but it was still crooked so I
helped him take it off and we took it into the blacksmith shop.  Old
Fred just stood there and looked at it with disgust.  He lit a cigarette
and said,  “You know,  there’s only two kind of people in hell.  Bad
people—and people that try to straighten cold iron.”  He then went to
work and did the job right.  Thanks Gary!

Dick

5-25-2012 (1494)

Posted on by
Ginger LaRocque (’65) is retiring the end of this school year.
 
 
Folks,
 
Ginger and I have been exchanging a few messages the past several days. Being the very modest shy type gal that she is, I want to share this reply, below, from her.
 
Ginger has worked at the Belcourt schools for many years. Ginger is suffering from a degenerate bone condition in her spine. She has been in a lot of pain and has been in a wheel chair at work. Talk about dedication.  Ginger, we all give you a standing ovation.
 
Ginger, this was a personal message but I want folks to see how well thought of you are. A whole lot of others and myself included think the same of you too.  How well we class of 65 folks remember you at our first reunion in 2007. We almost didn’t see you because you were too shy to make your appearance. In fact you backed out, but with a lot persuasion and being a bit late with beads of perspiration, you arrived at our pre-reunion breakfast at the Skydancer. We were so happy to see you. Now I must say that following that breakfast, you have not missed a single gathering. We always enjoy your company. 
 
Gary  
 
Ginger’s reply:
>Hi Gary
Yes that would be great to have someone like your cousin take care of my
messed up back. We’ll see next week what my doctor will recommend.

We had another retirement get together before it was time to go home and I
cried some happy, sad tears and made almost all of them cry. It was so
nice they all gave me a standing ovation if
that ‘s what to call it. I didn’t realize how they thought about me,
really, its been a good experience to work in this school system, with
such good people.

I’m glad that I was thought well of.

I don’t know if you got my other e-mail. It was about another e-mail that
didn’t pass security, the one # 1492.

Thanks Gary,

 
Ginger

 
 
Gary Woodford Memories
From Bonnie Awalt Houle (’56): Becker, MN
 
Good Evening Gary,
    I remember Gary Woodford as a very kind, respectful, intelligent young man.  Gary was the static’s taker at all games, he was also the manager for many of the teams.  Gary was the reporter for the Dunseith Journal, he wrote up all the sports reports getting everything very accurate.  His reports were always on time to the newspaper office. I am certain he will be missed greatly by all that knew him.
My condolences to all his loved ones.
Bonnie Awalt Houle (56)
 
 
Hazel Hiatt
Reply from Sybil Johnson:  Chippewa Falls, WI.
 
I was so happy to see the picture of Hazel Hiatt. I had asked about her several times and never got an answer. Its good to see that she is remembered.
She was a good friend of Bernice Johnson, my mother-in-law. She was quite a woman and a very hard worker.

sybil

 
 
 
Sharon Tooke Parkhouse (’67) receives award
Message from Roger Parkhouse:  Minneapolis, MN.

Dear Friends,

You that know Sharon Parkhouse (Tooke) know that she is not one to “blow her own horn”. Something very good happened to her and she would never, ever tell you about it, so I will. For thirteen years she has worked for “Mains’l Services”. (Mains’l is a contraction for mainsail as on sailboat) It is a company founded by a woman (who enjoyed sailing and has a large sailboat) and started out twenty- seven years ago with three people and now has grown to over 900 employees. Mains’l works with the developmentally disabled in the metro.

The company has an awards banquet every year and in 2002 Sharon received the last award called the “Light House Leadership Award”. I can only assume that as the last award given it must be “one most wanted by every employee.” This was confirmed by upper management. I dare say that very few of you knew that Sharon received this award.

This year Sharon told me that she again had been nominated for an award. We went to the banquet and first of all there were pictures of the nominees individually on “the big screen”, Sharon with a stethoscope in her hand and a smile on her face. Meals and desserts were served. President gave her address in which she usually gets emotional and weeps momentarily in thankfulness for her employees, which she always refers to as her “Superstars”. Then the awards were given. We listened to them all and when the second to the last award “To the Max” award was given, and it was not Sharon, we figured that nothing this year. The MC started talking about the “Light House Leadership Award” candidate and was very coy in saying “this person” never a “she” or a “he” and theme was “leadership by example”. I started thinking to myself that “this person” had a whole lot in common with Sharon. MC said and this year’s award winner is——SHARON PARKHOUSE. We were both dumbfounded. Sharon walked up and received her award and spoke, thanking all she worked with (believe it or not) because in 2002 she took the award and left the stage immediately. I honestly think I got more emotional that Sharon did, we were both crying when she got back to the table. I have NEVER been more proud of Sharon than that moment.

You may know that I enjoy having fun, so first I talked to the owner, got a hug (she is very approachable) and said that I have many concerns about the memory of upper management. She asked, “What do you mean”? I said that Sharon had already received that award, did they not recall?  She responded “Listen, we could give Sharon that award every year but we had to wait awhile to give it to her again”. I did the same thing with three other executives and they similarly responded and said I was fortunate to have Sharon. I responded “Hey, whenever asked I always said that she is a keeper. No doubt I married way above myself.

This is Sharon’s story and I am stickin to it.

Best to you all,

Roger and Sharon

PS: Sharon’s email is in case you want to give her a response

 
Cebu City, Philippines
 
Folks,
 
We had a very different dinner last night. None of us knew the Menu until we arrived. All we knew was that it was a 5 coarse meal with three wine servings. When we looked at the Menu and noticed that the first 3 course were Crocodile, we had some 2nd thoughts, but thought what to heck, we’ll give it a try. The first coarse was Crocodile soup, not bad. The 2nd course was Crocodile Lasagna, again, pretty good.
 
In the picture, Bernadette and I are seated at the back of the table. Rose (Art Hagen) Hohl is in the front with the green dress. This picture was posted by Maria, the gal in blue sitting next to Rose. Before the dinner was over, this picture and a whole lot of others too were posted on Face Book.These gals with their Iphones and Ipads make all this happen in a heart beat. Rose was Chatting with Art too, in Bottineau, while we were at the table.  Art is always included with all of her gatherings regardless where she may be. The same is true for Art. They are only 10,000 miles apart and via the internet their video calls are free.
 
 
Following our Crocodile dinner, we all stopped by the Scrapyard Lounge owned by Mae,
the gal in blue on the right. Mae is a long time friend of many of the gals in our group of friends.  
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Wally Garbe, Neola’s husband: Minot, ND
Skinny Dipping

An elderly man in Louisiana had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple, and peach trees.
 

One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t been there for a while, and look it over. He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee. As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond. He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. One of the women shouted to him, ‘we’re not coming out until you leave!’ The old man frowned, ‘I didn’t come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked.’ Holding the bucket up he said, ‘I’m here to feed the alligator.’

Some old men can still think fast.

5/24/2012 (1493)

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Lorena Shirk Passed away on Tuesday May 22nd
Face Book Caption from Connie Fauske Monte (’62):
 
 
Connie,
 
Many of the Dunseith folks remember Lorena.  They were very well known in the area.
 
Larry, our condolence are with you and your family with the passing of your mother. Please keep us posted with her burial arrangements and Obituary. My records indicate she was living in Mesa, AZ.
 
Gary

Lorena Ann Shirk

 
August 17, 1914 – May 22, 2012
 
 
Share your memories or express your condolences by signing the Guest Book below or click here for entry suggestions.
 
 
 
 
Mountaineers 4-H club – 1962
 
Folks,
 
I am making this the final posting of this picture with all identified. I am very sure that the guy in question is Clifford Longre. The Longre boys were nephews of Margie Hiatt. They came from Kenmare. There were 3 of them that spent a lot of time living with their aunt Margie. I remember all thee of them too, but Clifford and Tom are the only two names I remember at the moment.
 
I believe this picture was taken at the first meeting after the Mountaineers 4-H club was formed. This I believe was at Clarence and Mary Ann Hagen’s.  I am pretty sure this was in 1962. I believe to be a 4-H member one had to be 10 years old or nearly 10. Darrel Stokes, Marlys Medlang, Ray Lagerquist and Karen Hagen were all born in 1952, so they would have been 10 in 1962. Marlys Hiatt was born in February 1953, so she is the youngest in this picture. I think they worked out an arrangement of some kind so she was able to join at the age of 9. These deals were made at the county agent level.
 
My mother, Elaine Stokes along with Mary Ann Hagen, Dorothy Lamb and I believe Effie Espe too were the founders of the Mountaineers 4-H club. I remember sitting in Clarence and Mary Ann Hagen’s kitchen when these gals were forming this club discussing who they thought would be a good leader for the boys. They all agreed that this person would be Orvin Hagen. Orvin was invited to their next meeting, accepted the job and became the Mountaineers 4-H club leader for 30 or more years. Orvin was a wonderful leader. We so very much respected his vast knowledge of everything from plants to animals and all the other stuff in-between. Orvin always burned the candle on both ends of the day too getting to bed way past midnight and getting up at 5:00 AM.
 
When I left the Mountaineers 4-H club, we had 40 plus members. I believe that number grew to 60 or 70 in latter years. Many of you folks were members too. It was a great club.
 
Gary 
 
Mountaineers 4-H club – 1962
Back: Allen Stokes, Terry Olson, Gary Stokes
Middle: Clifford Longre, Obert Medlang, Dean Lamb, Monte Espe, Jim Hiatt, Martha Lamb & Marlys Hiatt
Front: Darrel Stokes, Lyle Lagerquist, Rodney Lagerquist, Loren Johnson, Susan Hagen, Marlys Medlang & Karen Hagen
 
 
 
Pictures from the Achieves
 
                        Kick McKay (’52) and Hazel Hiatt
 
 
             Billy Lawrence – Dunseith Blacksmith
 

5/23/2012 (1492)

Posted on by
No Blog yesterday
 
For the record, I was invited to play pool at a friends house yesterday and did not get a blog posted.
 
Gary
 
 
 
Peggy Wurgler’s Birthday
Reply from Paula Fassett (’71):  North Branch, MN
 

Happy Belated Birthday to Peggy (Wurgler).  Loved the photo…….even with my big baggy face in the front – ha!  One minor correction – Cheryl Haagenson & Patti Longie’s names are switched…back row is Dave, then Cheryl, Stef, Patti…..etc. !

Paula I. Fassett

Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Officer

Customs and Border Protection

Minneapolis, MN 

 
 
Vietnam Vets Video
From Doreen Larson Moran (DHS ’61):  Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
I got this from Dean Bakken
 
A Memorial Day presentation for us and our era of time.  Whether you were in the military; your spouse; close friends or other relatives, this is for you.
 
This was sent to me by one who was in Vietnam. He appreciated the words of Gen Zinni, a marine, but I think you will appreciate it too. I hope you will watch it to the end. It is not very long. 

As a Vietnam vet, you will appreciate and understand Gen. Zinni’s presentation. Those who are not Vietnam vets will probably never understand us, what we went through and how we lived our lives since. But watching this short video might give them some insight—and appreciation—to who we really are or were. Some say there’s only about 1/3 of us left now.
http://player.vimeo.com/video/38356372?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0
Doreen,
 
This is most certainly an eye opener to the war of our time. I learned a lot from it. Gen. Zinni is a very good speaker.
 
Gary
 
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi
 
I happened to see this picture/decided to send it again. :)  As you know, neither Mom nor Dad is living.  I think this picture is “a hoot”!
 
Neola
 
         Johnny and Emme Brudwick Kofoid
 
 
 
 
John & Tina Pladson (’78) Bullinger’s son Jacob’s wedding annoucement
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
Jeff Campbell (’76)
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 

5/21/2012 (1491)

Posted on by
Happy Birthday Donna LaCroix Allard (’64): Zimmerman, MN. & Fort Myers, Fl.
 
 
                                                
Reply to pictures posted yesterday
From Peggy Wurgler Axtman (’71):   Kent, WA
 
Gary,
 
Is it just a coincidence that you happened to post these pictures, or did you somehow know that it is my birthday today?! I actually was thinking of that very birthday party earlier today because it was the only real  “party” that I got to invite a few friends, while living in Dunseith. Usually, my mom was so busy that we just had small, family gatherings for birthdays.
 
We, in the Pacific Northwest, have enjoyed about 13 days in a row of nice weather. Many, many rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, wisterias, etc. are all in full bloom right now. Everything is so colorful and the grass is so green (and growing like crazy).
 
Thanks for posting the pictures –  brings back lots of good memories!
 
By the way, please tell me how to donate to the website fund using PayPal?
 
Sincerely,
 
Peggy
Happy Belated Birthday Peggy,
 
I had no idea that yesterday was your birthday. The powers above must have been with the timing of that posting. Your brother Dave (’64) looks exactly the way I remember him too. Had I seen this picture out of the blue I would have known it was Dave.
 
My Paypal address is my email address gws123456@hotmail.com
 
Peggy, when we saw you in Seattle the day we boarded the cruise ship for Alaska in August 2009, I am disappointed that we did not get any pictures. I am not sure if you have a daughter, but if you do, I’ll bet you get mistaken for sisters.
 
Gary   
 
Peggy’s birthday party: Repost from yesterday

Maybe ’61 or ’62. Attendees, Becky Hanson, Heidi Hanson, Paula Fassett, Peggy Wrugler,

brother Dave, Patty Longie, Stephanie Evans, Cheryl Haagenson and Art Rude, Jr.

 
Dennis Dubois (’63) Sister
Cookie (Evelyn) Dubois Jerome (’66):  Belcourt, ND
 
From Dennis
Thanks for the prompt answer. In regards to my sister: Yes her given name is Evelyn, no one ever used that name, her pay checks are issued in “Cookie”, I believe. Her class year would have been 1966, her address is: Belcourt, ND 58316. Thanks again I’ve been forwarding them, but I want her to get the Home Blog info and I didn’t know if she could get it of my forwarding. Thanks and have a good day.
I have added Cookie to our distribution list and to my records.  Thanks, Gary
 
 
Bruce Gillett: Unidentified Air Force officer
Reply from Doreen Laroson Moran (BHS ’61): Usk, WA & Hazelton, ND
 
Yes – the military photo is Bruce Gillett.  See his reply.
 
—– Original Message —–

Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:23 PM
Subject: RE: Military: Unknown: Dec. 18, 1968

Doreen,

That is my photo, the date shows that it was taken just before I left for my first tour in the Vietnam War.  I have no idea why the photo was taken but I do have a copy framed on a shelf here.

Bruce

Bruce,
 
Now that you have been identified, I am sure that many of our readers who remember you and others too, would like to hear from/about you and your past from your High School days to the present.  This is a Dunseith Alumni blog & Website, but we have many Bottineau folks on our distribution. My cousin, Neola Kofoid Garbe, has provided us with a lot of history/pictures and newspaper articles from the past. Her contributions have attributed to our continued existence, going on 5 years now.  Neola is the holder of your picture too.
 
Doing the math, I am assuming you graduated from Bottineau in about 1963? I am a ’65 DHS grad.
 
Gary Stokes
  
Neola’s reply to Doreen
Back again.  I just sent an email to Bruce, inquiring if he would like to have me mail the original pictures to him.  Between Barbara Tallon Hegdahl and you, it sure didn’t take long to get Bruce identified.  I would NEVER have guessed this was a Gillett. I didn’t know if this fellow even lived in the Bottineau area. Uff da!!  LOL!  Fun!
 
Neola
 
                   Bruce Gillett (BHS ’63?)
 
 
 
Posting of the Day
From Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
 
 
 

5/20/2012 (1490)

Posted on by
Susie Millang’s Birthday
Reply from Ele Dietrich Slyter (’69):  Dunseith, ND
 
Happy Birthday to Susie Millang.
Thank you to all who sent their wishes my way yesterday…it was awesome to hear from so many people in just one day.
Chris Dubois is the grandson of Loren and Eleanor Dubois and I know they are very proud of this young man
 
 
 
 
Chris Dubois
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
You are right on both counts, Gary. :)  I forgot about Dennis being Chris’ great uncle. I met Dennis when Wade/Lynette were married.  What a fun character!!  Neola
 
 
 
 
Unidentified Military service guy
Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Bottineau/Kramer,
 
I’ve sent this Wondrasek picture before, but, so far, he hasn’t been identified.  I’ve added more names to my lists now, so perhaps someone will recognize this fellow.
 
When this fellow is identified/mailing address located for him, I’ll send his pictures to him.
 
Thanks.
 
Neola
Neola,
 
This is the first I have seen this picture. This guy was a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. I am assuming he was a pilot.  I have included LaVerne Rude’s military picture for comparison. LaVerne was a pilot in the Air Force. Their uniforms are the same. Our 2nd cousin, Ron Kofoid, was a class mate of LaVern’s too. He too was a pilot. I am not sure which branch of the service he was in though.
 
LaVerne,  I believe you graduated from NDSU in 1967 and entered the Air Force as a military officer at that time. This guy must be very close to you in time too.  You graduated from Bottineau in 1963.
 
Folks, If this is a Local guy, I am sure we can identify him.
 
Gary
 
Note:  I will include a few more bottineau folks with today’s message hoping someone can identify this guy.  
  
 
 
 
Pictures from Peggy Wurgler Axtman (’71)
 
Folks,
 
When I was going back through entering the 2008 blogs into our Website that I never got posted into the old Website, I ran across these pictures that Peggy shared with us on February 11, 2008.
 
John Hiatt and Peggy Wurgler – June of 1959
 
 
Peggy, Dave & Joan Wurgler with their new ’57 Chevy
 
 
Maybe ’61 or ’62. Attendees, Becky Hanson, Heidi Hanson, Paula Fassett, Peggy Wrugler,

brother Dave, Patty Longie, Stephanie Evans, Cheryl Haagenson and Art Rude, Jr.

 
 

5/19/2012 (1489)

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Happy Birthday Edna (Susie) Knox Millang (DHS ’60): Dunseith, ND
 
               
                                           
 
Gary Woodford’s (’56) Passing
Reply from Glen Williams (’52):  Missoula, MT
 
Sad to hear of Gary Woodfords passing to the Spirit World…he was a great guy….and and among other things played football for the Dragons back in the olden days…..
�
Glen Williams…
 
 
Ele Slyter’s Birthday
Reply from Bobby Slyter (’70):  Wichita, Kansas
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ELE SLYTER THE BEST DAMN SISTER IN LAW IN THE WORLD
 
 
Little Prairie Cemetery Cleanup
Message/Pictures from Dick Johnson (’68):  Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,       Each year, on the first Saturday in May,  we have the cemetery
cleanup day at Little Prairie Cemetery.  There are a bunch of dedicated
people who faithfully show up with rakes, shears, shovels, wheelbarrows,
and other equipment and go right to work getting the cemetery ready for
another season.  It’s just another attribute of the responsibility ethic
of people from this area.  There’s no ‘let someone else clean it up,
it’s not my job’ mindset anywhere in this bunch of folks.  They just
show up and dig in—get’r done.  When all the work is done,  another
typical Turtle Mountain tradition takes place.  The ladies head to their
cars and come back with some of the best picnic lunch anywhere.�
Although the cemetery sits on an open hilltop,  we have a grove of pine
trees in the center where the church sat years ago so we can always find
one side where we are protected from the wind to enjoy lunch and visit.�
I certainly want to thank all those who come each year to do their part
in keeping our cemetery in nice shape.  I’ll send along some pictures of
some of this years volunteers, although I didn’t get them all in the
pictures.  Thanks Gary!


 
Sharon Peterson Harmsen,  Maude Abrahamson, Bob Lagerquist, 
Bill Harmsen & Ron Strong (behind Bill).
 
 
Stan Salmonson,  Dennis Espe,  Pastor John Hesford,  and Joy Peterson
 
 
Peggy Sime Espe and Lois Hesford
 
 
Lorraine Handeland Millang,  Brenda Johnson,  Susie Millang 
and Joan Wurgler Salmonson.
 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
  
Hi Gary,
 
This is Loren/Can’t remember Mrs. DuBois’ name–Esther?) DuBois grandson, Chris.  Chris’ parents are Wade/Lynette Hamel DuBois.
 
Neola
Neola,
 
I beleive Chris Dubois Grandmother is Carol Berg Hamel, who is your first cousin. Please correct me if I am wrong.
 
I also beleive that Dennis Dubois is Chris’ great uncle too. Again, please correct me if I am wrong.
 
Gary
  
 

5/18/2012 (1488)

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         Happy Birthday Ele Dietrich Slyter (DHS ’69):  Dunseith, N                                              eleszoo@yahoo.com
Gary Woodford (DHS ’56) passed away
Message from Clark Crum (’54):  Woodbury, MN
 
Gary, I just got a call from Pat Woodford, Gary Woodford, Class of 56 passed away in AZ..
We are so so sorry to hear this sad news.  Our condolences are with his family with his passing.  Gary is much to young to be leaving us. Please keep us posted with his funeral arrangements and Obituary.  Thanks, Gary
 
 
Little Prairie Cemetery field day, Peace Garden, Etc
Message from Sharon Peterson Harmsen (’63):   Bismarck, ND
 
On May 12th my husband and I had the pleasure of working alongside many of my old Dunseith neighbors and friends while involved with the annual Little Prairie Cemetery clean-up.  We got to work with Dick and Brenda Johnson, Joan and Stan Salmonson, Maude Abrahamson, Loren Dubois, Lorraine Handeland Millang, Ronnie Strong, Bob Lagerquist, Dennis and Peggy Espe, my mother, Joy Peterson and many others who I’m forgetting right now.  You know who you are………It was a very windy day, as has been typical here in ND this spring, but it didn’t curb the enthusiasm of the hard working group and the cemetery looked amazing at the end of the day.
 
Saw more old friends and neighbors at church on Sunday before heading to the International Peace Garden for the Mother’s Day Brunch at the new Conservatory and Interpretive Center.  It’s a beautiful building and wonderful addition to the Garden.  We enjoyed an excellent brunch buffet and the new cactus display.  While at the Peace Garden we had the pleasure of hearing Gary Fulsebakke sing as part of the brunch entertainment; unfortunately, we missed hearing the Fauske brothers, Austin and Tyrell, play their instruments because it was time to go visit my cousin, Connie Peterson Lagerquist, Peace Garden horticulturist and get our free Mother’s Day plants which is an annual tradition.    Connie’s good and still so much fun to be with.  We made plans for me to come up and work with her in the Garden for the next several weeks getting the grounds ready for planting the many flowers and plants for the upcoming tourist season.  Must be the “farmer” in me that has a need to dig in the dirt. 
 
When you’re in the Dunseith area, you must be sure and go visit the International Peace Garden and see all the new, wonderful improvements and expanded garden areas. 
 
Sharon Peterson Harmsen (63)
 
Verena Gillis’ Birthday
Reply from Ginger LaRocque Poitra (’65): Belcourt, ND
>Happy birthday to Verena, sorry I’m late with your birthday greeting.
Ginger 
John Bedard’s Birthday
Reply from Ginger
Happy birthday John.
Ginger
 
Dunseith Alumni Website  http://dunseith.net/
Note: To get to the Dunseith site, using Internet Explorer, all you have to do is type dunseith.net in the address line on the top and hit your enter button.
 
Folks,
 
The lost blogs have all been restored. For the Year 2008 we are missing the months February through December. I never had those months in the old site, so they were never there for Amy to drag over to the new sight. I do have all these saved in my computer though. I will be posting a few each day until I get them all in.
 
This sight is ours, never to be taken away. Amy has done a fantastic job putting this site together. She has made the process so much easier, when compared to the old site, for entering the daily blogs too. It used to take me about 15 minutes to post each days blog on the old Website. That process now takes 5 to 7 minutes at the most.
 
In the  blogs section, Amy has set up a “find” feature too.  Just type in what you are looking for and hit the enter button on your keyboard. Use Parenthesis to refine your search as I have pointed out in the examples below. The search will list the blogs that contain the word combinations you are looking for.
 
 
Reply from Amy

Yup, I’ve been tweaking the last things this morning, so I hope all is well now.  I got rid of the links to the Caribbean cruise.  

FrontPage is a software program that you install to your local computer.  I will send you a copy of FrontPage along with a copy of the entire website on a disc. 

Thank you so much to you and those who follow your blog. The generosity is so appreciated. 

Thank you again and let me know if you need anything else

5/17/2018 (1487)

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Happy Birthday John Bedard (DHS ’65): Lake Metigoshe, ND
  
                                      
 
Verena Gillis’s birthday
Reply from Ronnie Longie (’65): Yakima WA
 
Hope see. Pete and Verena this summer
Ronnie. Longie

HENRY “HANK” SALMONSON

 

Graveside services for Henry “Hank” Salmonson, age 91 of Dunseith, were held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Ackworth Cemetery. Officiating at the service was the Reverend Gary Dorn. Special music was provided by Jade Mogard, Rachael Romaine and Rosemary Smith. Casket bearers were Terry Espe Wayne Smith, Keith Smith and Stan Salmonson. Honorary bearers were, Dennis Espe, Ronnie Smith, The men from the Dunseith Senior Citizen Center, Jade Mogard, Lyle Lagerquist and Rodney Lagerquist. Burial will be in the Ackworth Cemetery of rural Dunseith.

Henry “Hank” Charles Salmonson, a son of Halvor and Ingeborg (Bergland) Salmonson, was born on the family farm on September 18, 1920. he was reared and educated in the Dunseith area, graduating in 1938. Hank was the youngest of his parent’s eight surviving children. He quickly learned to live off the land, handle livestock and care for animals large and small. On December 23, 1941 he was married to his best friend Maybelle Smith at Dunseith. They farmed north of Dunseith. In 1946 they moved to Seattle, WA. The following year they moved back to North Dakota, and purchased a farm in the Turtle Mountain’s north-west of Dunseith. She passed away on June 12, 1998. Hank has continued to live in the area since.

He enjoyed the outdoors, farming, hunting and fishing. Hank was an accomplished guitar player and played for many community gatherings through out his lifetime.

Hank passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012 in a Rugby hospital.

He is survived by a son Bradley Salmonson and his wife Colleen of Idaho Falls, ID; grandchildren, Matthew of Boise, ID and Bradley of Idaho Falls, ID; and many nieces and nephews.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maybelle; brothers, Clarence, Hubert and Clifford; sisters, Margaret Crowder, Alice Hiatt, Opal Paris and Esther Duchesneau.

Dunseith Alumni Website – Restoration of the lost blogs
 
Folks,
 
The restoration of the lost blogs is in process. I have pasted Amy’s message and a receipt from GoDaddy, our Web provider, debiting my account for this service, so all is on track.
 
To date we have received donations of $520 for the establishment of our Web site. I received $500 yesterday in the mail, all of which had been mailed on May 3rd. Thank you folks so much for your generosity. $150 of this will be for the restoration of the lost blogs. The rest I will give to Amy for her services. My goal is to give Amy no less than $500. I’d like to give her more than that too. Before contacting Amy, I had several estimates of $2,800 and $3,000 for setting this up, so we are getting a good deal.
 
Gary 
 
Amy’s reply
I just called them again.  They’re just about done.  I’m not completely sure the other guy even started it, but it has been now for sure.  Uff da.  Anyway, it should be back in a few days (10 at the very most he said, but he really didn’t think it would take that long.) 
 

5/16/2012 (1486)

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Henry (Hank) Salmonson (’38) Passed away.
Message from LeaRae Parrill Espe (’67):  Bottineau, ND
 
Dear Gary, I have meant to write and thank you for great time we had on the cruise as it was so memorable.
 
Today(Tuesday) I am writing to let everyone know that Terry’s uncle, Henry Salmonson, passed away Monday morning around 6AM at the Rugby Hospital.  Hank’s son Bradley and his wife Colleen arrived early today and have planned a graveside service at Ackworth Cemetery at 2 PM  Wednesday (tomorrow). Viewing with be from 9 AM to noon tomorrow at the Nero Funeral Home.  Pastor Dorn from the Mission church North of Dunseith (Alliance Church, I believe) will officiate. Rachel Morin Romine and Jade & Cindy Moberg plan to provide music at the cemetery.  Friends and relatives will gather at the Senior Citizens Bldg following the service.  Everyone welcome.
 
More information may already be on the Nero Funeral Home web site.
 
Hank’s son could not get much time off so he has had to plan the funeral on short notice. 
 
Thank you, LeaRae Parrill Espe ’67
We are so sorry to hear of Hank’s passing. Up until recently Hank has been in pretty good health too. I recently heard that he was in the Dunseith Nursing home too.
 
The class of ’38 has recently lost several other folks too. Borg Landsverk in April 2011 and Maxine Radley Hiatt in May 2011. Maxine is also berried in Ackworth.
 
Hank, Mae and Bradley lived 1 3/4 miles east of us up in the Ackworth community. Hank and his brother-in-law, Albert Hiatt used to sheer our sheep every spring.  They were good neighbors.   
 
Our condolences go out to Bradley and the rest of Hanks family with his passing.  Hank will be missed.
 
Gary
 
Henry “Hank” Salmonson
(September 18, 1920 – May 14, 2012)

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HENRY “HANK” SALMONSON

1970 Bottineau FFA picture
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Folks,
 
I am willing to bet that a lot of you folks are in this picture. I think I see one of the Parrill boys too, top let.
 
Gary
 
This came from Ruth Sletten Gust.
 
I recognize some of these guys. It is a BIG group compared to now. 
My brother John Sletten is in the third row from the front, third person from the left. 
 
I see Wes’ )Schneider)boy Dale top row second person from left.
 
Second row, second from left I think is Keith Pritchard.  There are others that look like people I know, but they shouldn’t still be in school in 1970.
 
John and Judy are on vacation in the South of France right now, but I’ll send it to his computer so he can see it when he gets home. Thanks.
 
 
 
 
Unidentified picture
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi Gary,
 
This fellow graduated in 1966, but I’m not sure from which school.  Do you recognize this fellow?  I’m also checking with Lynnette Vinje, Kenneth Vinje’s sister.  Kenneth graduated from Bottineau in 1966.
 
Thanks.
 
Neola
 
 

5/15/2012 (1485)

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     Happy Birthday Verena Gillis:  Dunseith, ND

                                  
 
Happy Birthday wishes to Evie Gottbreth Pilkington (’65)
From Ginger LaRocque Poitra (’65):  Belcourt, ND
 
>Happy Birthday Evie. Hope you had a good one.
ginger 

Reply to Bill Hosmer (’48):
From Glen Williams (’52):  Missoula, MT
 
To Bill Hosmer….Thanks for your very kind words…You are one of the Dunseith Alumni that most of us identify with..We all proud of what you accomplished during your career… Dunseith has produced many exceptional folks…
�
Glen Williams
 
 
Threashing Crew Photo
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottneau & Minot, ND
 
Folks,
 
This is a post card with a picture of this Threshing crew that Neola found in her mothers belongings.
 
We are quite sure that the Addressee is Miss Clara Johnson. She was Married to Albert Berg in 1915. I believe she would have been Dick Johnson’s great aunt.
 
We are pretty sure that the photo name of the person on the picture that took the photo is Alfred A. Noraberg. Neola found Alfred A. Noraberg listed in the 1930 Willow City Census. He was 61 years old in 1930, so he must have been born in about 1869.
 
We are not sure of the initials “G A” listed as the from person.
 
The Ackworth post office was located on the exact spot where the Ackworth school now located.
 
Do any of you have any idea where this photo many have been taken? Do any of you recognize any of the guys in this photo? 
 
Gary
 
 
 
 

5/14/2012 (1484)

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Glen Williams Daughter, Andrea and her husband touring the world on Bicycles.
Reply from Glen William (’52):  Missoula, MT
 
Gary…Andrea (Amaya) and her husband Eric have been touring the world on Bicycles for about 6 years….Must be the North Daktoa blood in her veins….She has published articles in Adventure Cycling Magazine…and they have a web site…”Worldbiking.info”…that will fill you in on their travels…They have been to places from Africa to the southern most tip of South America….that I would not venture to…. They had one of their bicycles stolen in Bolivia….for example…
�
We hear from them over the internet…every week or so…
�
I would check their web site for more details.. more photos from our time Bicycle Touring in Indonesia.
Connect with us on Facebook
 

Thanks for putting their latest blog in your Dunseith blog.
�
Glen Williams

Glen Williams Daughter, Andrea and her husband touring the world on Bicycles.
Reply from Bill Hosmer (’48):  Tucson, AZ
 
This is such a remarkable description of an experience most of us will never
know.  The personal comforts and discomforts of such an aggressive mission taken on by these two adventurers bedazzles me.  They have been to places
I’ve been, but they have done this by their own physical stamina, via bikes. I did mine the easy way by airplane. When they talked about Borneo, where few of us have seen, it reminded me of a flight from Thailand to Borneo on our way to the Philippines  and thence to Japan to deliver an airplane. We landed at a place on Borneo called Kotakinabalu. The hotel was fine, the food was good and I did not
have to think about peddling  a bike to the other side to catch a ferry.  I salute Andrea and her guy for this high adventure epic of personal strength and determination. Glenn Williams, Jerry, their sister Neva and brother Wayne were so much a part of Dunseith during my youth which is long gone. It is a gift to read of and see such dramatic effort to meet personal goals.  This is a courageous undertaking in my view, and I’m proud to know that the kin of Dunseith citizens have this much courage to do what they are doing. So it is, Bill Hosmer 

 
The Beauty of the Philippines
 
 
                           
 
 
 
Joke of the day
Posted by Larry Hackman (’66):  Bismarck, ND
 
I’d like to share an experience with you about drinking and driving.
 

As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities
on our way home from the odd social session over the years.
A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends at the Marriott
Hotel and had a few too many beers and some rather nice red wine.
 
Knowing full well I may have been slightly over the limit,
I did something I’ve never done before: I took a bus home. Sure enough I passed a
police road block but as it was a bus, they waved it past.
I arrived home safely without incident which was a real surprise, as I have never
driven a bus before and am not sure where I got it
 

5/13/2012 (1483)

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Happy Mothers day to all of you mothers.
 
We did not have any special plans for today, but about an hour ago we got a message from Rose Hohl (Art Hagen) inviting a bunch of us to join her and others for dinner at noon at a local Chinese Restaurant. I forwarded her message to the rest of our Expat group of friends, so it will be interesting to see how many show with such a late notice. It is now 10:00 AM.  We know that not everyone will read their email in time too. A lot of folks get their email messages on their phones and other electronic devises though. As I’m writing this, folks are repling telling us they will be there.
 
Gary 
 
 
                                           
 
Zeiler Family
Standing Sandra & Mike Vandal and Lyle & Sharon Pearson Zeiler
Sitting: Lorna & Arnold Zeiler
 
 
 
 Mothers day posting
From Dennis Dubois (’63):  Minneapolis, MN
 
 I Owe My Mother
1.  My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
“If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside.  I just finished cleaning.”
 
2.  My mother taught me RELIGION.
“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”
 
3.  My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”
 
4.  My mother taught me LOGIC.
“Because I said so, that’s why.”
 
5.  My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
“If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.”
 6.  My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”
 
7.  My mother taught me IRONY.
“Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”
 
8.  My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
“Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”
 
9.  My mother taught me about CONTORTION-ISM.
“Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”
 
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”
 
11. My mother taught me about  WEATHER.
“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”
 
12.  My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
“If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!”
 
13.  My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out..”
 
14.  My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
“Stop acting like your father!”
 
15.  My mother taught me about ENVY.
“There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.”
 
16.  My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
“Just wait until we get home.”

17.  My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
”You are going to get it when you get home!”
 
18.  My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.”
>19.  My mother taught me ESP.
“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”
> 20.  My mother taught me HUMOR.
“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”
 
21.  My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
 
22.  My mother taught me GENETICS.
“You’re just like your father.”
 
23.  My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
“Shut that door behind you.  Do you think you were born in a barn?”
 
24.  My mother taught me WISDOM.
“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”
> And my favorite:
 
25.  My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
     “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!” 
>Only you folks my age understand these profound statements!!!
But, there is one missing from this list  ~~  My personal all time favorite!!
 
My mother taught me about CHOICE.
 “Do you want me to stop this car?”