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waichingliu81 · 12-01-2008, 05:37 PM

1 hr 15 mins ago

NEW ULM, Minn. – Hobart Anderson of New Ulm turned 80 recently and with his birthday came a surprise. He got a birthday card signed by Collette Hartung. She was his teacher — 70 years ago. He says he was very, very surprised.

Here's how it happened. Anderson and his wife, Charlotte, were recently honored by the Wanda Gag House Association for his 20 years of involvement with the group and the house.

Hartung saw an article about the honor in The Journal of New Ulm and mailed the card. She said it was a wonderful opportunity to send a surprise.

Hartung is still living on her own in Hutchinson and is in her 90s. She was in her early 20s when she taught Anderson's third and fourth-grade class.

The association tends to the historic house of Wanda Hazel Gag, author of the classic children's book, "Millions of Cats."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081201/...ABusbwGZxxFb8C

catlover79 · 12-01-2008, 10:14 PM

Awwww...how sweet.

Cactus Jack · 12-01-2008, 10:42 PM

And then he sent her a $20 check back

Seriously thats great, but I hope that never happens with any of my teachers

OH Nuts! · 12-01-2008, 10:44 PM

What a nice story...and surprise for the man!

waichingliu81 · 12-02-2008, 12:36 PM

i know. not only is it awesome but such a nice and considerate thing to do as well.

gidgetgrape · 12-02-2008, 02:43 PM

Amazing that she remembered him.

Chocoholic · 12-02-2008, 04:47 PM

That is sweet.

See, not all of us teachers and teachers aides are meanies or perverts

12-01-2008, 05:37 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Man, 80, gets birthday card from former teacher 1 hr 15 mins ago NEW ULM, Minn. – Hobart Anderson of New Ulm turned 80 recently and with his birthday came a surprise. He got a birthday card signed by Collette Hartung. She was his teacher — 70 years ago. He says he was very, very surprised. Here's how it happened. Anderson and his wife, Charlotte, were recently honored by the Wanda Gag House Association for his 20 years of involvement with the group and the house. Hartung saw an article about the honor in The Journal of New Ulm and mailed the card. She said it was a wonderful opportunity to send a surprise. Hartung is still living on her own in Hutchinson and is in her 90s. She was in her early 20s when she taught Anderson's third and fourth-grade class. The association tends to the historic house of Wanda Hazel Gag, author of the classic children's book, "Millions of Cats." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081201/...ABusbwGZxxFb8C

12-01-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
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12-01-2008, 10:44 PM	#4
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	What a nice story...and surprise for the man!

12-02-2008, 12:36 PM	#5
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i know. not only is it awesome but such a nice and considerate thing to do as well.

12-02-2008, 02:43 PM	#6
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	Amazing that she remembered him.

12-02-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	That is sweet. See, not all of us teachers and teachers aides are meanies or perverts