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Folks, When I went through my messages this morning I remember seeing a request for someone to be added to our distribution list. At the moment I can not find that message. Whoever sent me that request, please send it to me again. Thanks, Gary
Mrs. Aus (Former Teacher)
Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
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Folks, Bernadette’s brother had a stroke several years. As with a lot of stroke victims, he never fully recovered. His right side and his mind were affected. Several weeks ago he started refusing all his medications. Yesterday he had another stroke that has pretty much done him in. He is currently non responsive on life support with no hope of recovery. They are currently making funeral arrangements. With Bernadette being the oldest, they are asking her to make the call for removing his life support. Bernadette has asked that his wife and children make that decision. I think they have agreed to remove his life support when they have his funeral arrangements made. He is living on the Island of Mindanao. Since he is from Cebu, they plan on bringing his body to Cebu for his funeral services and burial. His body will be at our house, on our porch, for 10 days for the 10 days of prayers and then he will be buried in the same grave sight as his father. There are 4 kids in the family with Jose being the only boy. Their youngest sister is married to a Japanese guy and lives in Japan.
Christmas 2008:Back: Bernadette & her sister Berlinda who lives next doorFront: Jose & Alot who lives in Japan
Belcourt Police – Lillian Burchum LaFontaine:
Reply from Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine (73): Grafton, ND
It was so neat to see the Belcourt police picture. My mother-in-law was Lillian LaFontaine and she took such pride in her job. She died on 9-30-05 and she is truley missed. She was from Dunseith maiden name Burchum and I remember when I first was dating Myron ( he being a divorced man and Lillian being Louies second wife) I remember her saying Well my boy I see you are like your dad you had to go to dunseith to get a good women. I married in to such a wonderful family I have truly been blessed.
Don Nelson:
Request from Tom Hagen (51): Mesa, AZ & Williston, ND
Hi Gary, thanks so much for all your work sending your daily blogs to us
older alumni of Dunseith High. Would you please include Don and Sharon
Nelson (my nephew) who lived with us nearly his entire life (mainly with
Orvin and Mom Hagen) He will know many of the people who write. His
e-mail address is : Thanks, Tom Hagen
older alumni of Dunseith High. Would you please include Don and Sharon
Nelson (my nephew) who lived with us nearly his entire life (mainly with
Orvin and Mom Hagen) He will know many of the people who write. His
e-mail address is : Thanks, Tom Hagen
Don or Donnie as Orvin would say. You are for sure Orvin Hagen’s kid. I know he and his mother raised you, after your mother died. She died when you were, I think, still a baby. Your mother was Orvin’s sister. Many of our folks will remember and know you.Orvin was the head Gardener at the Peace Garden for years too. He still loves his flowers. What a great guy he was and continues to be today. Many of us had Orvin for a 4-H leader. He was a 4-H leader for nearly the entire duration of the Mountaineers 4-H club. That would have been 25 to 30 years. What dedication. Gary
Reply from Bonnie Awalt Houle (56): Becker, MN
Hi Gary and Dick Johnson,
I do remember Halloween in Dunseith, what fun times. The oil drums at Lamoureux’s Garage were a target for every generation. They would get rolled throughout the town, blocking streets, doors, and riding on the merry-go-round at the school. Out door “biffies” were also a prime targets especially Adrian Eggberts. After a while Adrian began moving his biffy around so you never knew for certain where the hole was, talk about offering up a challenge to Teens! One Halloween we went out to trick one of the local farmers, we sat on the corral fence flipping a penny to see who would have to go throw the switch on the main pole for the farm. That way the farmer couldn’t turn on the yard lights and catch us. But this farmer was waiting for us, he was sitting in the hayloft of the barn right above our heads. (He must have been laughing as he watched us light a match to read the penny to see who would throw the switch) I lost and ran to throw the switch but the farmer had already thrown the stitch so when I hit the switch it was like Christmas, every light on the farm came on!!!! The farmer let go with a blast of buckshot into the air and kids scattered everywhere. I was farther from the car then anyone else but was the first one back, I didn’t even wait for the door to get opened, I jumped through the window. That was one Halloween that the farmer had a much better time than the kids doing the Halloweening. It seems the community put up with a lot of monkey business.
Bonnie Awalt Houle 1956
Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
To Dick J.
I couldn’t help but smile reading your memories of “trick or treat” night back in the days. I distinctly remember my Mom and Dad talking about the Sy Kadry outhouse incident…That was crazy…. I remember of hearing about the bike incident at the top of the flag pole.That was totally funny.And the paper bag full of “cow stuff” I remembering hearing about,but don’t recall an actual incident of it…but Russell Pigeon does come to mind….don’t know why…maybe cuz he rode our bus,and he would always have a story.
I came across your other story,about country schools. WoW everything you mentione was right on. The globe,big map.picture of the president. Your dad was right of hearing the same grade subjects over and over again,cuz there was 4 grade classes in one room. Our family went to Russell School. There was like 30 kids from the 1st to the 8th grade. It was divided into 2 rooms. They were called “big room” and “little room”.We went to school in Dunseith before I got to the “big room”. I started in Dunseith in the 5th grade.
I remember when Mr.and Mrs.Aus came to teach at Russell School. They drove this big shiney black cadillac.We only lived like 1/8 of a mile east of the school.One day they were driving around looking at the countryside,when our Mom saw them coming down the road a ways. She told us kids, ” The new school teachers are coming down the road,go sit out on the fron’t steps and wave to them,and say hi” so we all ran out and lined up on the front steps.They were coming down the road pretty slow,but came to a crawl when they saw all of us kids,lined up on the steps,all waving and giving a shout out,HHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!! I remember big Mr.Aus waving and laughing,and Mrs. Aus smiling and waving. (We only lived like 75ft from the road,so we both got a pretty good look at each other) Later as Mr. Aus got to know our family better,he told us that, the day they drove past and saw all us kids,he told Mrs. Aus “I beleive this half our school right here”. Mr.and Mrs. Aus was so nice to us kids. They lived in the basement of the school,and sometimes,on Friday nites after all the other kids went home,they would have us kids over. They were campers,so they would clear the classroom,and would set up a tent in the classroom,and show us all there camping equipment,and feed us hot dogs and ice cream,and the “BEST” choclate cake.
I remember how sad to tears us kids were when they were going to close Russell School,cuz we would never see Mr.and Mrs. Aus again.I remember those being some sad,scarry summer months leading up to our first day of school in this “Big City School” without Mr.and Mrs. Aus.One day us kids walked across the field to say good-bye. I remember Mrs.Aus giving us a hug,and saying,”Guess what? Were going to teach in Dunseith…she said,”We just aren’t ready to say goodbye to our kids…Wheather that really played a part in it or not, it sure did make us feel loved and special.
Mrs. Aus had her classroom in the old gym up on the stage. Everyday for some time a couple of us kids were visiting her on our lunch hour.I didn’t realize it at the time,but I believe Mr.and Mrs. Aus knew in there hearts what a comfort they were to us kids during our transition.
Mr.and Mrs. Aus taught a couple years in Dunseith,then eventually moved back to Norwich,where Mr.Aus farmed his Dad’s land.Us kids were in touch with them over the years off and on. My family said they saw them I think at a reunion of some kind about 8 yrs.ago. Mr. Aus has since past away…I think Mrs.Aus still lives on the farm,her sons farm the land… I guess I’ll be looking up Mrs.Aus when I come home in May… I hope I didn’t wait too long… Ms. Aggie
Striker Family Information Request:
From Ken Striker: Dayton OH
Gary- I am forwarding an obit for Alan H Allickson. I would like to learn more about the family. He would have been a gr-grand son of settler Wm Elmer Striker (see H1c1 below):
May 18, 1945-July 4, 2008 RUGBY: Alan Howard Allickson, 63, Rugby, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in a Minot hospital.He was born May 18, 1945, to Herman and Ethel Allickson in Rugby. He married Beth Hancock June 22, 1968, in Willow City. He served in the Army National Guard from 1964 until 1970. Survivors: wife; sons, Jay and Kevin, both Rugby; daughter, Tracy Corum, Rugby; seven grandchildren; sister, Roberta Heim, Amherst, N.Y.Funeral: Tuesday, 2 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Rugby.Burial: Persilla Watts Cemetery, Rugby
H1 William Elmer Striker b 14 Aug 1862 d 19 Dec 1953 Seattle King Co. WA
+Adele Schefter (16 Mar 1864- 2 Nov 1918) m 12 Jul 1884 Adams Co, IN. According to a W.E. Striker History written by Sylvia Lockhart Bergan of Bottineau N.D., on the occasion of the Dunseith Centennial of 1983, William Elmer and family left Berne IN in April of 1900 headed for North Dakota. They settled in Rolette Co about 13 miles north of Dunseith N.D, which is about a mile from the Canadian border. They came in two boxcars. William and the livestock were in one and the mother and children arrived earlier. William was a farmer and a blacksmith. Adele died from a flu epidemic of 1918. Adele is buried at Rolette Co ND Little Prairie Cem. In 1943 he and his daughter Ellen moved into Dunseith and later they moved to Seattle. He died at the age of 91. H1d1 Sylvia Bergan Lockhart and I corresponded in the mid 80’s. She was a big help with the Wm Elmer Striker family. H1j3 Joy Peterson provided update in 2009. Joy writes: “the house that my granddpa Striker and Auntie Ellen lived in at Dunseith is just across the street from me. We lived on a farm up by the International Peace Garden. My youngest son Scott is on the farm and lives in Dunseith.”
H1a Pearl Striker b March 1884 died ca 1895 age 11
H1b Perry Striker 1886 died as an infant
H1c Della Striker b 1 Aug 1887 Berne IN d 1971 Della was the eldest of the family
+Virgil Lockhart Sr. b 25 Jun 1879 Della is buried at Egeland Union Cem. ND
+Virgil Lockhart Sr. b 25 Jun 1879 Della is buried at Egeland Union Cem. ND
H1c1 Ethel Lockhart b 1908 Towner Co ND
+Herman Allickson b ab1906 4 children
+Herman Allickson b ab1906 4 children
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Folks, don’t forget to turn your clocks back. Today, November 1st being ‘All Saints day’ is one of the most major holidays in this country. Everyone flocks to the cemeteries to visit their loved ones. Most set up tent covers and spend most of the day and tonight too, with lots of food and drinks (no alcohol is allowed in most cemeteries). Some even have food catered. Bernadette has prepared a lot of food that we will be taking to her dad’s grave sight today. We set up several tent covers over his grave yesterday. I will accompany her to her dad’s grave sight today along with a lot of her relatives. Later this evening she and her sister will join more of her relatives in the other part of the city where her grandparents are buried. Tomorrow morning we will pick up the tent covers along with some of those that spent the night at her dads grave. With all the traffic today, it will probably take us several hours to get to her dads grave sight 5 miles up the road. In these conditions, I have just learned to be patient. Gary
Florence Pladson Sime released from Hospital
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Dunseith, ND.
Gary, Note the discharges from Trinity. I know Florence Sime will continue to be involved in PT. Physical Therapists are most relentless in motivating people to recovery. Go Florence Go!
October 31, 2009
TRINITY HOSPITAL Discharged 5 p.m. Thursday through 5 p.m.Friday:Florence Sime, Dunseith. Email address correction for Jim Metcalfe
Gary S & Gary M,
I’m sending a correction to our brother, Jim Metcalfe’s email address; it should be
Picture from the Achieves:
Top Row: Viola, Lois, Morris, Rosalie (Azure )Thomas
Sitting: Cecelia (Azure) Thomas, Delia, Fred, Christina and Carol Azure.
Sitting: Doug Manson-George Longie, Chuck Laducerm, Kent Sayers, Leroy Jeannotte, Darly Laducer & Daune Gourneau 2nd row: ? Wessel’s, Lillian Lafountain, Maryann Delorme, Pewe Jeannotte, Ron Trottier Jeantte Grant, ? Freddie Blue
Back row: Francis Thomas, Bob Gourneau, Duke Vettleson, Gary Falcon, Howard Longie & Joe Blue
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Folks, our place is like a bee hive this morning. We have guys here replacing screen doors on our house, screens on the outside kitchen, and several windows in the house. We also have another crew installing outside ceramic tile and another crew installing some decorative planters on part of the cement wall around our property. These folks need my attention, so today’s message will be kind of short. Gary.
Reply to yesterday’s picture
From Evon Lagerquist (77): Dunseith, ND.
Gary, I think the man in the last photo with Mary Ann Hagen is Elvin Haagenson……
Evon, you are so right. That is Elvin, Cheryl’s dad, not Willard. That was my mistake. Thank you so much for the correction. Gary
Elvin Haagenson & Mary Ann Hagen
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Sympathy to Marie Iverson Staub (60)
From Susan Brew Roussin (59): Rolla, ND
We had lunch with Virgil & Gerry last Friday. They were on the way up to the farm to cut the grass one last time before winter. Virgil isn’t allowed to drive yet but is doing real good. He is taking theropy 3 times a week and will be taking it until the end of November. He walks good now but uses a cane to steady himself part of the time. Is still a little weak on the right side so has to take his time. He talks plainly now and says he doesn’t have any pain. He thought he would be able to run the riding mower and Gerry said if he had a problem with it she would be able to finish it off. We haven’t talked to him since so haven’t found out how he made out.
Luella
Reply from Pam Lagerquist (68): Minneapolis, MN
Memories from Dick Morgan (52): Washburn, ND A common stereotype is of a young person, living in a small, rural town, whining, “there is nothing to do here. I can’t wait to get away from here.” As I recall, when I was a young person living in a small, rural town, we had: Turtle Mountains for all those wonderful, colorful characters “living in the hills”; Peace Gardens for picnics and nocturnal naughtiness; Steve Cook’s Kelvin for beverages; Willow Creek for hiking; Shelver Drug for soda fountain; Reservation for pow wows and bush dances; Mineral Springs for camping; Metigoshe for fishing; Lambert’s Hill for skiing; Althea for three different movies a week; Shutte for swimming; Peterson’s Hall for Ole Bersinger’s “Rubber Dolly”; Butte St. Paul for beer bashes; Indian Mound for digging; Rolla for rivalry and hard fought games; San Haven for “San bags”; Shanty Town for more colorful characters; Memorial Hall for just about anything; Bottineau for unsuccessful cruising for girls; Round Barn for dances; Ole Evan’s pasture for gopher hunting; four lively bars; bakery for oh such good bread and raised doughnuts; church for Christmas programs; Great Northern gravel pit for Fourth of July fireworks; Main Street for Saturday nights; Crystal Cafe for hot pork sandwiches and sour cream raisin pie; and, of course, dear old DHS for sports, plays and Miss Schurr’s college prep classes. NOTHING TO DO!? There weren’t enough hours in the days or nights. Dick Morgan ’52
Email address Change for Bob & Donna (Sunderland 52) Leonard (51): Dunseith, ND
I have changed the location of my computer to Dunseith, and wanted to maintain hi-speed internet for the winter months. In order to accomplish that, had to change servers. My new e-mail address is I understand this is case sensitive.
Hopefully, this will not create a problem for any of you.
Sincerely,
Bob
Reply to Erling Landsverk from Lois Lilleby Fielding (51): Prescott, AZ
Reply to Erliing Landsverk from Lois Lilleby Fielding: Yes, Erliing, Arnold was my father and for several years we lived on ‘Main Street” next to his garage. I remember playing around bags of wool, I think, in the garage. In addition, living next door to K.C. and Margie Sine’s store, I would go there to “help” rearrange the cans of food in the bins. Then, after my “work”, Margie and I would share an orange. The Sines were the Best!! I love hearing stories of K.C. on the blog.
Good luck to you with your book! Lois Lilleby Fielding.
Dunseith News posted by Neoal Kofoid Garbe:Minot & Botttineau, ND
Pictures from the Achieves
About 1967:
Standing L to R: Lola Metcafe, Patt Metcafe, Joan La Croix
Bottom L to R: Joann Houle, Corliss Allard, Randi Mongeon
2007 – Sheally Baker Engebretson (65)
Evie Gottbreht (65) & Patty Boguslawski (65)
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Marie Iverson Staub’s (60) husband, Marvin, passed away.
From Marie: Seattle, WA
 Gary,
Just wanted to let you know my husband Marvin Staub, who you met at the Seattle reunion passed away on October 18th. He had heart problems but you are never prepared for something like that. We were married for 43 years it’s going to be difficult for sometime without him. I will even appreciate your e-mails more now. I know he talked to Bernadette at the reunion and she invited us to come visit and he was thinking about it but it won’t happen now. I am blessed, as I have two great boys and a lot of good friends. It’s just going to take some time.
Marie Staub
San Haven
From Lois (Bev Morinville’s friend, originally from Rolette, that she met at the Log house in Dunseith): Helena, MT.
Dear Gary,
Please keep up the wonderful news about San Haven from you and your friends’ memories! I read and forward the wonderful written memories to my cousins also! I think we all in that area had someone at the “San” at one time or another during those early years!
Again, I so appreciate the news and hope to read more! Lois Tweten
Reply from Luella Boardman Bjornseth (49): Bottineau, ND.
Gary thanks for keeping on sending the alumni news. It is really interesting reading all the things different ones are remembering of the years past. I wonder if Erling remembers how to play steal stiks? I can rember playing it when I went to the old country school but don’t rember the rules. We used to have lots of running games at recess and everybody got to play. keep up the good work.
Luella
Request from Delmer Fugere, Son of Lois (Hiatt) & Orelle Fugere
Bonney Lake, WA
Hello Gary, I sure enjoy reading the blog. I mentioned the blog to Dale Evans (Mary Petersons Son) He would like to be added to the list. His email is
Thanks, Delmer Fugere
Thank you / Reply from Erling Landsverk (44): Portage, WI
Hi Gary and everyone:
Thank you Gary and Lois Fielding, Brenda hoffman and dick Johnson for your kind words. I don’t deserve them, but I will take them. Lois, was Arnold Lilleby your father, I knew him quite well, Dad bought all his gas there as well as other automotive repairs.. When you people make comments about Dunseith on Gary’s Blog, its just like old home week.
Gary, you mentioned my book, well as I have said before, its not fair or right to use this great community get together for any other purpose than to stay connected. Anyone can get in touch with me with a short E Mail and I promise to get back to anyone who is interested. As for myself, I am not any different, (I like to think) than any other North Dakotan. I just do what I need to do, and am proud to be associated with all you folks.
Best wishes to Everyone!
Erling Landsverk
Henry Boppre’s Obituary posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.
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Warning -Face Book Virus
Folks, I got zapped with a virus from Face Book. My McAfee Virus software warned me, but I trusted the source and opened it. In doing that, the virus sent weird messages to all my friends in Face Book. I learned my lesson. I seldom, if ever, send messages via Face Book. Please do not open any messages in Face Book that have come from me. I have not sent them. Gary
Janice Metcalfe Poitra
Farewell from Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
Gary, When we said farewell to Janice today we were reminded by her
daughter Kelly,of how much she loved the lyrics of The Mull of Kintyre. Fitting lyrics to see her off. Love and fond farewell my dear cousin. Vickie Gary,
Archie & Shan Metcalfe, Jay Vanorny, Chris OlsonKevin St.Clare & David Fugere were pall bearers. Elaine played the guitar and sang “This Little Light of Mine”. Inside the funeral program were the lyrics to “The Mull of Kintyre, a favorite song of Janice. Travis, Debbie, Jake, Mike and Melissa Metcalfe flew in from Arizona. It was a bright cool but sunny fall day. She and Kathy rest side by side now. Her grandson, Joss kept everyone entertained. After the church luncheon, We cousins, gathered at Kelvin Clinic, hosted by Raphael, Jaime and Kelly. Where grandson, Joss kept everyone entertained. Oh for the heart of child! He and and his sister Kennedy were Janice'”hearts delight!” Vickie Oops I cannot forget Dick & Brenda and Ron Hett who also played at
todays funeral. Ron played the mandolin which Janice also played, among other instruments. V. Reply from Glen Williams (52): Missoula, MT
Gary….I do not use facebooks much and will use it even less after your warning…
The account was set up by one of my daughters….and I seldom use it…
So would guess that the messages on facebook were not from you…
Thanks for the tip..
Keep up the good work…enjoy reading about the old gang from the former Dunseith…It is not the same place today…Someone said the the San Haven has changed a lot…and I would say the same about Dunseith…
Glen Williams class of ’52 one of the old codgers…..
From Lynn Henriksen (64): Tiburon, CA
Dear Gary,
I haven’t responded to the batch of emails you sent to me and those on Face Evie, Dale, and I (to name a few) were in. I think it was “Fun on the Run” or something like that – should have been 1963 or 64. I wonder if anyone has the script. Thank you so much. I had the chance to look at some of the pictures you all Keeping Spirits Alive, Lynn Henriksen, The Story Woman(tm) Ph: 415.435.5969 Cell: 415.435.6000 Website: www.telltalesouls.com <http://www.telltalesouls.com/> Red Room Author, Where the Writers Are <http://www.redroom.com/member/thestorywoman> From Sharon Longie Dana (73): MIssoula MT
To the Robert Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember how kind your mother was to me growing up.
Sharon Longie Dana (73)
Pictures from Trish Larson Clayburgh (73): Fort Collins, CO.
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Memories and Condolences to the Arnold Zeiler family
From Gary Fulsebakke (71): Devils Lake, ND
Hi Gary,
Kelvin was a wonderful place for those of us who lived around or north of Hwy.43 and a considerable distance from Dunseith or Bottineau. It was a place to get groceries and supplies and to catch up on the latest local news. Midge was a great storekeeper and a wonderful person. She and her family lived in a nice apartment in the back of the store. Even though Hal was a few years younger than me, we played together often and I envied him because it seemed he had access to an endless supply of candy, popicles, pop and ice cream. I thought he lived in paradise! The “store” had a good supply of essentitial groceries and general merchandise, much like a modern “C” store and had a small bar connected on the south side. Midge was not only bartender, but also an effective bouncer if the situation called for it. She was an amazing lady. There were 2 Mobil gas pumps outside where my Dad would often get his “2 bucks worth” of gas to carry him thru the week. It was a sad day when Midge decided to sell the store and move her family out west. One of my favorite memories was when our bus driver, Arnold Zeiler, would drop us off at Kelvin while he made his western route on 43 and then would swing back and pick us up. While we were there we feasted on nickle candy bars, dime pop and a game or two of bumper pool. When the weather was nice, he would drop us off at the corner of 43 and 281 and we would walk all the way to the top of Peace Garden hill picking up empty pop bottles along the way which we redeemed at Kelvin for 2 or 3 cents a bottle. Those were the days! We all thought Arnold was the greatest bus driver and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Arnold and Lorna were our closet and dearest neighbors, and the entire Fulsebakke family offer our deepest condolences to Lorna, Lyle and Sandra on your great loss. Gary Fulsebakke Condolences to the Arnold Zeiler family
From Sharron Gottbreht Shen (59): Everett, WA.
When I walked into the Rugby nursing facility attached to the hospital in mid August, it was so right to find Arnold and Lorna Casavant Zeiler seated in the sunroom, Arnold in a wheel chair all bright and cheerful and Lorna dressed for company quietly by his side. I so admired their devotion to each other. My condolences to Sandra and Lyle, both such a source of pride to their wonderful parents. Some years ago when I visited them at their apartment in Dunseith, Arnold went into great detail telling me about Lorna’s restored cardiac health; no other place or thing was more important than Lorna. Sharron
Arnold & Leona Zeiler
From Vickie Metcalfe (67): Bottineau, ND.
Gary,
At 10 of 10, I ventured over east this morning to attend the funeral of an always kind,honorable man from the Peace Garden hills of Dunseith. When I got to the Catholic Church, I tugged on the doors, I found them securely locked. Baffled. Hum. I decided I must have read something wrong and I am here early.
Ah ha. I spy a couple cars to the side of the church. So, marching around to the side door, Yes! It opens, and bounding down stairs I go, to find Lorraine Peterson and Helen Boguslowski busy preping for lunch. Say I confidently, “What time is the funeral? Am I early?” Lorraine replied, “The funeral is in Bottineau at 10:00.” “Un oh.” Embarrassed. I think, “Boy, I really hate it when kids don’t read directions.” Lorraine and Helen kindly let me place forks on the place settings, make the lemonaide, and butter buns which was a fitting penance for this (Lutheran) teacher who apparently didn’t read facts and “assumed”.
Smells of scalloped potatoes and coffee filled the air when Bob and Supan Brennan arrived. Supan headed for the kitchen. Yep. Penance had been served and the St Michael Archangel Ladies came with more cakes. We three,Connie Peterson Lagerquist, Bob and I sipped decaf coffee and reminisced about the Zeiler team, “Arnold and Lorna“. As kids we recalled, where one was, the other was close by…….unless it was on Arnold’s bus. Bob said, “While riding school bus one afternoon, years ago Arnold told him he had to hurry and get home because it was he and Lorna’s anniversary.” Donna Fugere told us later that Arnold and Lorna were a married pair of about 67 years.
Fair well and God Speed Arnold.
Vickie
Condolences to the Arnold Zeiler family
From Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.
Gary and Friends,
My condolences to the Zeiler family on the passing of Arnold. We had a Dick
Joan Richard’s mohter, Lorraine Olsen, passed away
From Vickie Metcalfe (67): Bottineau, ND.
Gary,
Stopping by the Family Bakery early this afternoon, I saw Joni Richard and was saddened to hear from her of the passing of her dear mom. Joni is currently teaching at Dunseith High School, each of her three children are Dunseith High graduates. Joni, is quite active in leading the Bottineau women’s choir and also lends her talented musical gifts to playing for Peace Lutheran Church.
Vickie
Today’s in_forum obit;
Lorraine Olsen
Binford, N.D. Died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at age 84 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. Survivors: two sons, Barry (Faith) Olsen, Neal Olsen; and a daughter, Joan Richard.
Services: Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7, with a prayer service at 7, and Monday from 1 to 2, followed by the funeral at 2, all in Trinity Lutheran Church, Binford. Burial: Church ceme-tery.
(Quam-Plaisted-Cushman, Cooperstown, N.D.) Repy to Doreen Bailey’s picture posted yesterday
From Lloyd Awalt (44): Bottineau, ND.
Reply to Doreen. I know every one on that picture. Mrs. Joe Cota is right I think my mom had a picture like this one Lloyd.
San Haven Memories
From Jean Nicholas Miller (66): Glendale, AZ.
San Haven
From Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI
About the San–I’m sure there are literally hundreds of opinions on what should or should not have been done in those last years. We all have different perspectives. I’ll give mine in a note to Shirley to begin with. It is still a major sore spot with me going back to ’76 when I was first elected to the legislature.
Allen
Answer to Gary’s Question
From Shirley Olson Warcup (49): Ivans, UT
Gary,
Both of our sons were dentists–one still is. Our second son sold his practice about 10 years ago. His great love is golf!! He has some other business investments that don’t need daily “looking after” so he now can golf whenever he wants to. Next week he’ll be here in St. George to play golf. We have a multitude of golf courses. (We also have a grandson who is a senior dental student at the U. of Ohio.) Personally, I tried playing golf once and that was enough–I’d much rather read a book or watch a basketball game. I developed a love of basketball at Dunseith High School–watching, not playing. We had some very good teams. I’m a big NBA fan and have been known to not answer my door when I’m watching a close game and don’t want to miss the action.
Once again, Gary, many thanks for keeping us all connected!! I may have lived in California for 47 years, but I still consider myself a North Dakotan!!
Shirley Olson Warcup
Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
To Ele Slyter& Richard:
Quite a hansome grandson that Devin is. You are both so blest to have a grand son that age who wants to serve his country,and not go the way of so many teenagers today in the grip of drugs. I especially liked the picture of Richard and him together saluting. That was priceless. Your daughter Sherri sure enough looks like her Mama. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Can never get enough pictures. Looking forward to seeing you and Richard at the mini-union. Ms. Aggie
Reply to Dick Morgan’s letter
From Gary Morgan (54): Garrison, ND.
Gary & All, It was a bit of a surprise to see a letter from my brother, Dick, yesterday. Since he probably won’t see it for a month or more, I’ll attempt to answer your questions: I faithfully make copies of all your blogs and every month or so Dick stops by and picks them up. He then reads them in chronalogical order, one or two a day. Since he is uncomfortable with and distrustful of anything “new” he will not touch a computer. He can type, (he was assigned Postal Clerk in the army because of his typing skills) however he prefers to handwrite his correspondence because it is more warm and personal. He disdains ballpoint pens as they have no personality. He has my son-in-law special order ink. Unfortunately, the resulting correspondence is sometimes a little difficult to make out. More so in recent years. With this in mind, I’ll attempt to correct a few errors in your translation: It should be “phenomina” rather than pneumonia; he beat his head against his “crib” rather than “circle” and his grandparents were Harriet & Charlie Watkins. Other than that, you did really well. Some members of my family think Dick is just a tad eccentric.His afore mentioned characteristics coupled with his preference to sleep in the back of his pickup under his trusty buffalo robe rather than in a bed sort of lead to this conclusion.In recent years, his bodily functions have compelled him to sleep in the house in the winter time.He confessed to me that he decided that was the prudent thing to do one winter night when it was like 20 below and he found himself debating with himself whether it was worth it to crawl out of his warm nest to “take a whiz” which he urgently had to do. He is a wonderful brother who has always looked after me and has kept my family entertained all of these years. Gary Morgan
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Banks Harold Sieber (88) passed away on October 9, 2009 at Trinity Nursing Home in Minot, ND.
10/12/2009
Joseph Millang’s Obituary
POSTED: October 11, 2009
BOTTINEAU Joseph Kevin Millang, 43, Starkweather, formerly of Bottineau, was dead Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, on arrival at a Devils Lake hospital.
He was born Sept. 29, 1966, to Curtis and Lorraine Millang in Bottineau.
Survivors: mother, Bottineau; brother, Jamie, Lincoln; sister, Pennie Graham, Cadillac, Mich.
Funeral: Monday, 10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, Bottineau.
Burial: Little Prairie Cemetery, near Dunseith.
Visitation: Today, 1 to 9 p.m., Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau.
Reply from Gary Morgan (54): GARRISON, ND
Gary & All,
In answer to Larry Liere, Mr. Haines was an Immigration Inspector. Actually, Kim was his son. His daughter’s name was Nan. He transferred out of Dunseith in either 1946 or 47 and was replaced by Les Greener. Thus began a string of great independent basketball teams that Dunseith enjoyed in the late 40s.
Greener later transferred to Seattle, WA and was replaced by Findel Helgeson. In the middle 50s Helgeson transferred to Baudette, MN and was replaced by Kenny Shirk. Gary Morgan
In answer to Larry Liere, Mr. Haines was an Immigration Inspector. Actually, Kim was his son. His daughter’s name was Nan. He transferred out of Dunseith in either 1946 or 47 and was replaced by Les Greener. Thus began a string of great independent basketball teams that Dunseith enjoyed in the late 40s.
Greener later transferred to Seattle, WA and was replaced by Findel Helgeson. In the middle 50s Helgeson transferred to Baudette, MN and was replaced by Kenny Shirk. Gary Morgan
Question from Ivy Eller Robert (74): Everett, WA.
Gary,
I’ve been reading these blogs asking if anyone remembers “so & so”! Well I have one, Does anyone in the class of 74 or any other classes remember a guy named Hal Dupet (I’m not sure of the last name spelling). If I remember correctly, I think his folks or at lease his Mom owned or ran Kalven Klinic Store many years ago! I remember him being in the first grade with us, but not sure any other years. Does anyone know what became of him and his Mother?
Also, there was another guy that was in our class for a few years in grade school. His name was Wendell, but I don’t remember his last name. I remember he had moved to Dunseith from Fairbanks, Alaska. For me, it was fascinating to listen to him talk about living up there! How ironic that I lived in Alaska for almost a year, but I was in Anchorage. That was August of 85 to June of 86. While I was there in Anchorage, I ran into Sam Tooke. Well, he came into the store I was working at and I waited on him. Sam graduated the same year as I did. Sometimes it seems like we live in a very small world.
I’ve wondered for years, what happened to Hal & Wendall? Does anyone know?
Ivy Eller Robert (74)
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
Gary and folks,
After a little deep cleaning, and crawling down under the house to winterize the vent, a pleasant October Sunday afternoon came to Bottineau. All is calm.
The best part of my afternoon was walking the “furbabies”. Lochbuie and Molly love the Schneiders, “dear hearts” who live across the street. Wes was spied by the two stubborn Westies and they determinedly pulled me up driveway.
Wes and Ovidia keep treats on hand and my dogs know it. They also love getting gentle strokes from Wes. After treating the dogs, Wes and Ovidia treated me to garden delights. Actually, Wes carried over and set two boxes in front of my door. Yum. Red potatoes and red onions straight from fall harvesting of the Schneider garden. I thought I was pretty lucky. Whoa! I hit another Jack pot! I was invited over to pick some apples from Wes’ prize “Sweet Sixteen Tree”. What an afternoon.
I’d purchased an apple peeler/ corer at a rummage sale this summer and was “fixin” to try it out. Isn’t fall the best time for apple crisp? But then, since the juneberry pies turned out in August maybe I’ll try Apple Pie!…………..
Folks,Wes is an original from Dunseith. He often regales me with tales of his youth in Dunseith. He told me once, he graduated from 8th grade but was unable to attend high school as he was needed on the farm. He retired from Bottineau Pride Dairy when he was well into his 80’s. He enjoyed making ice cream there. He and Ovidia are wonderful kind, steady neighbors! And two dogs best neighborhood friends!
Later, Vickie
Vickie, How well I remember Wesley Schneider working at the Creamery from the days that dad hauled cream from the hills. Wesley was married to Evelyn Hiatt (43) until her death in 1963. Evelyn was a sister to Charlotte Lang, Eleanor Fauske, Florence Dahl and Howard Hiatt. Wesley’s step daughter, Ovidaia’s daughter, is the owner of the Spectrum store on Main street there in Bottineau. At the moment I have forgotten her name. Several years after dad’s death when I was in the Spectrum store she said to me “You must be Bob Stokes’ son”. I’m not sure how she figured that out, but she did. I was alone. She then introduced herself as Wesley’s step daughter. She was so friendly and nice. I utilized her professional services having her scan several documents for me and sending them to me via an email attachment. Gary
Message/Picture from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.
Gary and Friends,
I found a picture of some of our well known folks (at least to many),
from days gone by. It looks to me that the writing on the back says
1937. Those in the picture appear to be dressed up for a wedding or
something. They are George and Lela Johnson Cota and, I think, Inga and
Ingolf Medlang, who are twins. It is definitely Ingolf but I’m not sure
about the other gal. Inga was always Lela’s best friend even into the
later years. I was wondering if it could have been Lela and George’s
wedding? I don’t know if I ever heard the year but it should be about
right. They are the parents of Gary Cota who graduated from DHS in
1956. Gary is a first cousin to my mom, as their mothers are sisters.
They all grew up in the Willow Lake area. Thanks Gary! Dick
from days gone by. It looks to me that the writing on the back says
1937. Those in the picture appear to be dressed up for a wedding or
something. They are George and Lela Johnson Cota and, I think, Inga and
Ingolf Medlang, who are twins. It is definitely Ingolf but I’m not sure
about the other gal. Inga was always Lela’s best friend even into the
later years. I was wondering if it could have been Lela and George’s
wedding? I don’t know if I ever heard the year but it should be about
right. They are the parents of Gary Cota who graduated from DHS in
1956. Gary is a first cousin to my mom, as their mothers are sisters.
They all grew up in the Willow Lake area. Thanks Gary! Dick
L to R:– Inga & Ingolf Medlang–Lela & George Cota.Don’t know the guy in the car.
Folks,
I thought I’d throw in several pictures today to show you our latest project here in the Philippines. These pictures were taken from our upstairs bedroom window. As of yesterday they finished installing the Baluster Railing in the foreground. What I thought to be a 3 day project turned out to be a 2 week project. Thank god for inexpensive labor. These guys did a nice job though. The total labor cost for 3 guys working 11 days was $190. I paid them premium wages too. With Marble Balusters and ceramic tile, this railing is pretty much maintenance fee. That is my work shop in the foreground and our office partially seen on the right. These two buildings are both the same size, 16′ X 24′. For those of you that are Catholic, the monument on the end of the work shop is of Bernadette’s saints, Bernadette and Lourdes. Gary
This picture, taken in 2005, is of the same area as the picture above before developing. We purchased this lot adjacent to our house after our house was built. We had not planned to live in this area when we initially started building our house. It was to be a temporary house. Our plans were to live in a development. In the process of building our house, Bernadette expressed a desire to make this our permanent home next door to her sister and I agreed. This lot adjacent to our house is 70′ X 210′. We have the entire lot enclosed with a combination of buildings and an 8′ high cement fence. This is a very secure area. We have never had any theft problems at all. Our front gate remains unlocked at all times. There were seven homes/houses including the two in this picture that we had to ask to relocate. That was a painful process, but we got them out of here. There’s no doubt that we are different and a contrast to the neighborhood, but they love having us here as much as we like being here. The Filipino’s are super friendly folks.
This picture is looking the other direction from those above. The building in the back is a three unit apartment. Our helpers live in the first unit. Bernadette’s niece lives in the unit partially hidden to the left. Directly under her unit, we have a gust Apartment. The building to the left is our outside Kitchen and Laundry room. Those are only screen windows in this building, no glass. To the left down the hill on the bottom the lot we have a 4 unit apartment that several of Bernadette’s nieces and nephews live in. Our place is located about 300 feet from the road. We have a garage up on the main road where we park our car.
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From Erling Landsverk (44): Portage, WI
Hi Gary and Everyone:
I will try to do a quick resume of how things are progressing.Mrs Janice Myhre, (Harry Larsons daughter) called me this week and we had a very informative chat, and it only made me more certain about the great character of this man; She told me that he loved teaching and taught after they left the Dunseith area, but in the late forties or the early fifties, he gave up teaching in order to earn an income that would not only support his growing family but also to pay for his daughter and sons education. You see he wanted them to have the opportunity he had and they both,(Janice and George) became teachers . Both are retired now. Harry Larson never gave up his love for teaching and helping others. he loved his grandchildren and helped them along the way. In his new job after they moved to Montana, he went to work for the Farmers Union and became a liason between the customers and the executive offices in st. Paul. It also gave him an opportunity to hold seminars to teach farmers about new products and how to use them. This of course fit in with his background. He continued in his job with the Farmers Union untill his retirement, then he retired in Washington state out near the Yakima Valley. He passed away in 1986 at the age of 75. He is sorely missed by his family and friends as well as myself. I did promise Mrs. Myhre a copy about my experience with him when I complete it. I will be talking to her soon again. Thank you all again for all the help
Erling Landsverk
Question from Larry Liere (55): Dunseith, ND.
Gary
Would the Helgeson’s or anyone remember the Haynes (sp?) family? They lived in Dunseith during the 40’s. The dad was a Border Patrol/Customs Agent and they lived by us across the street from the Catholic Church. The only first name I can remember in the family is Kim Haynes and she would be about my age 72 maybe a little older. I think they also had two boys. One older and one younger then me.
LARRY J. LIERE (55)
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
Hi Gary,
Bottineau weather was quite windy, cold,& snowy I was hoping for an Indian Summer as I acclimated myself to prepare for winter. Where are my boots and mittens?
Yesterday afternoon, I stopped by Lorraine (H) Millang’s , and found her surrounded by her loving family. Her daughter, Penny, son, Jaime, grandchildren, sisters, brother, sister- in -laws, and daughter-in -law and niece gathered around the kitchen, the visiting grand dogs were snug in the garage, and more grandchildren in the yard playfully welcoming the wind and snow. Later I phoning my cousin’s Larry and Lise’, Larry reaffirmed, “That’s what our folks do back home”.
Actually, Gary if this was March we’d all be saying, “Wow its’s a warm +31!” As ever Vickie……Where is that windshield scraper? And what ever happened to my longjohns? ……………….
From Vickie
Gary and friends,
Some area people go to the area casino to socialize. ………….I go to WalMart. Some people avoid Wal-Mart, particularly during the first of the month.
………… My favorite time to go to Wal-Mart is the first of the month. I enjoy running into former students and area folks. It’s gotten to be a like going on a mystery trip. And, I glow when it’s serendipitous trip! If so, I smile for days.
Today was not the first of the month, but as I was exiting, Carole (the plant lady) called me back in and told me wonderful news. In Utah, a little baby, only one week old was fortunate to be adopted just this week by Darlene and Smiley!
The Wal-Mart plant lady is Smiley’s sister. Smiley aka Corbin Bergstrom married Darlene Thiefault in March 1972. Darlene, my classmate from Dunseith is the daughter of Raymond and Frances (Delorme) Thiefault. Smiley (Corbin) and Darlene met while we were all students at NDSU-Bottineau. A group of friends watched the budding, blossoming romance as Smiley, from western ND, and proud Vietnam vet wooed our Darlene. What a match it was and is. Last year, it was exciting news when a seven year old little girl was very blessed. Darlene and Corbin Bergstrom became 1st time parents. Now Shya’s little brother has become part of the Bergstrom family!
Blessings upon Darlene, Corbin, Shya, and Baby Bergstrom!
Thanks Gary. (Yes, Now I’m Smilin) Vickie
From Sybil Johnson: Cheyenne, WY.
Early winter has hit Wyoming. It is now 14 above at 9:50 pm. We havent had much of a summer, so I’m not surprised. There is already about 3 inches on the ground and its suppose to last thru tomorrow nite. Keep up with the blogs; for I surely enjoy them. I cant give first hand information about Dunseith and everyone there, for it has been many years since I have been up there. But, I sure enjoy what the rest of you put forth in these daily blogs. Sybil Johnson
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Folks I made a huge error with my reply yesterday to Diana Honsey Fiebiger Reply. Diana’s parents are Glen and Clarice Honsey, not Leonard and June Salmonson (49) Honsey. Diana, I am so sorry for the mix up. I had you mixed up with your cousin Sharon who is Leonard and June’s Daughter.
Thank you so much Dick Johnson & Evon Lagerquist for pointing out this error and bringing it to my attention.
Folks if you see errors, please let me know so they can be corrected.
Thanks, Gary
Corrected
Reply from Diana Honsey Fiebiger (71): Cooperstown SD.
Doris & Faye are my aunts. I so well know the picture on the map Gary is talking about. I have a flower bed with wagon wheel running gear and a rose bush growing around it. Whenever working around the spot I think of Doris. Of course I am just a little prejudice-yes they are beautiful woman. Doris lives in Hastings Mn. Faye lives in Palm Desert, CA. Harvey & Leonard are still living in Seattle , WA.
Diana
Reply from Dianne Robert Johnson (76): Rolla, ND.
This message is for Trish Larson,
Hi Trish, I was just in Co in July, my husband & I met his family in Granby. Fished for Trout, in the Frasier, Shadow Mt. & Blue rivers. Had a great time, I love Co. !! We try go every other year.
have a good day,
Dianne (Rober’t) Johnson (76)
Reply From Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
To Trish Larson:
Reading your message,brought home a flood of memories of when I lived in Denver for 4 yrs. right out of high school. WoW what beautiful country…it’s endless. It seems like no matter where I’ve lived, I’ve left a peice of my heart. It’s a great expierence, but has left me torn alot longing to be in so many places at once. As i get older I get more settled,but that picture of you on your horse with the Rockie Mountains in the background almost choked me up. Colorado was definately a great period in my life. We have a radio talk show host out here in Charlotte,by the name of John Hancock from Estes Park. He talks about Estes Park all the time. I call into his show from time to time…there seems to be the instant bond,knowing were the same age,and remember the same events in Denver during that period,cuz he was still living there when I was there. Well gotta go Trish….Thanks for sharing….Thanks for the memories…. Ms. Aggie
Reply/pictures from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.
Gary and Friends,
I think the Jack Hosmer interview was actually in 1982. The first
line says Dunseith will be celebrating it’s 100th in a week–so it would
be ’82. When Jack spoke of hauling mail for 42 years, it brought to mind
that we have the buffalo coat and the horsehide mitts that Jack wore,
now on display at the Rolette County museum. There is a placard
explaining the coat and mitts and their use. The old vehicles weren’t
made for operator comfort so the mail carriers had to dress accordingly.
I’ll send along a picture of my grandfather, Henry Olson, and Carl
Watschke when they were rural mail carriers in the late 40s and early
50s. This gives an idea of some of the vehicles they used just after the
horses were replaced by motor vehicles.
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND.
Dean Helgeson’s (65) reply when asked if Carlan is his Brother:
Gary, In one word -yes He was a good student and is currently a minister with the UCC denomination in Spring Hill , Florida.
Dean and Carlan’s dad, Findell Helgeson, was a Border Patrol/Customs agent when they attended Dunseith back in the 50’s. I believe Dean was in the 7th or 8th grade when they moved out of the area. That would have been in about 1959 or 60. Carlan would have been in the first or second grade. Gary
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: neolag@min.midco.net Bottineau & Minot, ND.
Submitted Photo —
Claudette McLeod, left, and Sandra Poitra, members of the Dunseith Horizons Steering Committee, are shown Aug. 8 during the Horizons community meal at the Dunseith powwow. The Dunseith Horizons served 500 meals to powwow participants and attendees, with the meals funded by the Northwest Area Foundation.
Claudette McLeod, left, and Sandra Poitra, members of the Dunseith Horizons Steering Committee, are shown Aug. 8 during the Horizons community meal at the Dunseith powwow. The Dunseith Horizons served 500 meals to powwow participants and attendees, with the meals funded by the Northwest Area Foundation.
DUNSEITH: A Dunseith group is working to reduce poverty in its community.
Dunseith is one of 15 current Horizons communities in the state of North Dakota. The program is funded by the Northwest Area Foundation, and facilitated by North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Horizons is a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in small, rural (less than 5,000 poplation, at least 10 percent poverty) communities faced with economic decline and demographic change.
The Dunseith community had more people living in poverty than the Turtle Mountain Reservation itself, according to the 2000 U.S. Census, said Delvin Cree who is contact/steering committee member with Dunseith Horizons.
“We live in the fourth district off the reservation but we are still part of the reservation proper because of the McCumber Agreement signed in 1904,” said Cree. “We are in a unique situation because we can use tax credits and/or tax exemption as part of our development projects because of Indian trust land located in the Dunseith area. We also have the option to work with state government off Indian trust land to make projects happen. Both would be beneficial.”
Dunseith is part of the third phase of the Horizons program which is called Horizons III, Cree said.
Other communities who are part of the Horizons III are Rolla, Leeds, Fordville, Lakota, Minnewaukan, Fessenden, Underwood, Fort Yates, McClusky, Tolna, Hannaford, Marion, Napoleon and Sheldon.
The Dunseith community got involved in Horizons when Gail Gette, Towner County extension agent in Cando who is regional Horizons coach, approached the community in September 2008 to discuss the project, Cree said. “Nineteen community members attended the informational meeting and left learning more about building leadership and reducing poverty issues in the Dunseith area.”
An application process with required poverty statistics and other pertinent information was needed to be accepted as an eligible Horizons community, Cree said. “I submitted the application and the Dunseith community was accepted.”
Since October 2008, the group has organized, conducted study circles to help people understand poverty and develop ideas to reduce it, built leadership and taken part in events in the community, among its efforts completed or to be completed.
Currently, the Dunseith group has six “core” steering committee members and overall, there are 10 people who have been part of the steering committee meetings, Cree said.
The group co-sponsored an “open house” for the Turtle Mountain Suicide Prevention Program.
During the Dunseith powwow in August, they served meals to more than 500 Dunseith powwow participants and attendees, with the meals funded by the Northwest Area Foundtion.
They developed and circulated a community-wide survey to at least 15 percent of total population. The community survey taken for the Dunseith area and U.S. Census information will be used for future funding and grant purposes, Cree said.
The group is compiling the results from the community surveys to develop a community vision statement that results in solid action on leadership and poverty according to information from compiled surveys.
Other plans include getting more Dunseith community people involved.
On Sept. 23, steering committee members Jeff Baker, Sandra Poitra and Cree took part in the Horizons Partnership Luncheon and workshop in Bismarck. The event was held to facilitate all N.D. Horizons communities’ connections with partners, services, resources and programs across the state.
Dunseith Horizons’ plans for March 2010 are to celebrate Dunseith’s completion of Horizons with other North Dakota Horizons’ communities in Bismarck, Cree said.
The Dunseith group hopes to receive the $10,000 grant from Northwest Area Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota, to sustain community strategies for poverty reduction and leadership, Cree said.
“I was approached last week by a Dunseith school official to see if the Horizons group would be part of a planned Thanksgiving meal put on by the high school students. A proposal was sent to our tribal officials for their sponsorship and participation also,” Cree said.
“We trained some of our high school students in leadership development last year when we did the Leadership Plenty Training. It’s nice knowing they working in collaboration to make something so caring and positive for the community. What’s more important, they are taking a leadership role to do it,” he added.
For more about Dunseith Horizons visit (Dunseith.communityblogs.us/). A link to the community survey will be posted on the blog shortly.
Pasted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND.
Kulas, Juneau to receive Indian education awards
By ELOISE OGDEN Regional Editor eogden@minotdailynews.com
POSTED: October 7, 2009
Cheryl Kulas, retired executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, and Denise Juneau, a former New Town teacher and now Montana state superintendent of Public Instruction, will be honored with prestigious awards by the National Indian Education Association at its convention Oct. 22-25 in Milwaukee, Wis.
Kulas will receive the NIEA Lifetime Achievement Award and Juneau will receive the NIEA Educator of the Year Award. Six other individuals also will be honored.
The NIEA award winners have demonstrated exceptional achievement or performance in providing quality instruction to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students.
Kulas was executive director of the N.D. Indian Affairs Commission for eight years until retiring this year. Her past experiences include serving as director of Indian education in N.D.; and consultant to the U.S. Office of Indian Education, Improving American Schools Act. She has served with a number of North Dakota organizations and boards. She is a member an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, Pine Ridge, S.D., and a descendant/member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in N.D. Gov. John Hoeven, in announcing the new commission executive director, Scott Davis, in April, said of Kulas, “Her work in education and state-tribal relations has made a real difference in the lives of countless Native peoples, and especially young tribal members.”
Juneau, an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes on the Fort Berthold Reservation, grew up in Browning, Mont., on the Blackfeet Reservation. She was elected Montana’s state school superintendent in 2008 and is the first American Indian woman to win a statewide executive office in Montana. She began her teaching career in New Town where she taught eighth- and ninth-grade English and coached speech and debate. Before being elected to her present post, she was director of Indian education for the Montana Department of Public Instruction. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Montana State University in Bozeman, a master’s degree in education from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and a law degree from the University of Montana Law School in Missoula.
NIEA is the largest and oldest Indian education organization in the United States
From Marge Landsverk Fish (57): mgoldfish@att.net Horicon, WI
HI Gary and all.
I thought this e-mail was so good I had to pass it on.
It fits the whole Dunseith past.
I hope you print it.
Marge Fish
I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us.
THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.People loved the truth,
And hated a lie.They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house.To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called an American was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!I still like the old paths the best!
‘The Old Paths’ was written by a retired minister who lives In Tennessee
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Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
Hey Dick,
I really like that idea even better…just keeping it small and simple,and fun! If we already have that “Hwy 43 Bunch” locked down for entertainment,were half way there already in completing the plans…In all fairness to you,and Brenda,and Ron,with you offering to do the entertainment,it would be with the understanding that you play as much,or as little as you guys want to…Wow that would be Great! I know it’s a ways off, but anyone who thinks you might be interested in doing this please contact me,by e-mail or phone. Does anyone out there have any idea about a location we could do this? I already got one e-mail with someone expressing interest in doing this,so as we get closer to May,I’ll maybe hear from more people. So far there’s 4 of us…Good Start! If anyones wondering about why May? I guess for me that’s the only time I’ll be home,cuz I’ll be coming home for like 10 days for my nephews graduation in Rolette. So anyway were all opened to suggestions.Thanks for the input Dick!… Ms. Aggie
Reply from Paula Fassett (71): North Branch, MN
Hi.
I’d like to enter my ‘yea’ vote to Aggie’s suggestion of another, more low-key, reunion in Dunseith. I would gladly drive up for it and I’m sure there are others who don’t live in the immediate area who would attend, also. Dunseith Days is a scheduled yearly event – maybe it could be arranged to have the reunion at the same time as Dunseith Days? Paula Fassett-Pfuhl
Reply from Verena (Pete 65) Gillis: Dunseith, ND. > For the mini event-we have the commons area and the library at the Verena
Reply from Diana Honsey Fiebiger: Seattle, WA. Doris & Faye are my aunts. I so well know the picture on the map Gary is talking about. I have a flower bed with wagon wheel running gear and a rose bush growing around it. Whenever working around the spot I think of Doris. Of course I am just a little prejudice-yes they are beautiful woman. Doris lives in Hastings Mn. Faye lives in Palm Desert, CA. Harvey & Leonard are still living in Seattle , WA.
Reply from Trish Larson (73): Estes Park, CO
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