Jul 19-15

Past-E-Mail: Cam Notes - 2015: July: Jul 19-15
Bob Olson, radio star, marathoner    ...scroll down to share comments
Photos from Facebook
Bob Olson, MTU Hall-of-Famer    ...scroll down to share comments
Photos from Facebook
Ellie sprints to the finish    ...scroll down to share comments
Photo by Katriina Hopper


By
Charlie at Pasty Central (Chopper) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:23 am:

Forty years ago when Bob Olson and his family started the Canal Run in Hancock, I wonder if they imagined that someday 850 runners would register for the event? That's what happened yesterday, and a fun time was had by all. Bob has been mentioned from time-to-time over the past 18 years of the Pasty Cam, and today we just wanted to congratulate him at this milestone. Bob Olson is now 84 and lives in Cromwell, Connecticut, where you can see more current photos on his Facebook Page.

Another good article about the legacy of Bob Olson in the Copper Country is
The Spirit of College Hockey, which appeared back in 2002, a year after Bob retired as the voice of the Huskies. To this day Pasty.NET continues to stream MTU sports on the web, courtesy of WMPL and Mix 93.

The last picture above is the runner we were rooting for, our granddaughter Ellie zipping past Finlandia. It's a photo by her Mom, Dr. Katriina Hopper, and UP Health System-Portage also happens to be one of the races major sponsors.

What a glorious weekend here in the Keweenaw! We understand the rest of the country is sweltering, but it's a pleasant 66 degrees here by the Lake in Eagle River this morning.

Have a good week :o)


By Shirley Waggoner (Shirlohio) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:53 am:

Congratulations, Mr. Olson!

Ellie Hopper is such a precious little lady!:)


By Alex "UP-Goldwinger" (Alex) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:17 am:

That smile says it all; "Today will be Awesome!"


By mickill mouse (Ram4) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 11:37 am:

start them young and they will continue. I love it, and ellie, you are awesome....:O)


By Greta Jones (Urbanescapees) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 01:33 pm:

Precious little girl, Ellie. They grow up so fast, enjoy every moment with them, and don't blink. :)
Love her t-shirt!!


By Deb S. (Usedtobeayooper) on Sunday, July 19, 2015 - 10:18 pm:

Ellie is totally precious. You guys must be so
proud of her, as we all are of our grandchildren.

My dad loved Bob Olson. They were good friends.
I didn't know they moved to Connecticut!! Nice to
see him honored!


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