Past-E-Mail: Cam Notes - 2006: August: Aug 13-06 |
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By Charlie at Pasty Central (Chopper) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 05:50 am:
As we thread our way back through time, making connections with people and places, our path crosses the lower bridge in Eagle River about 50 years ago. I think this photo was probably taken by fellow Lion, Fred Niemi. It was passed along to me by his daughter Barb, the young bicyclist on the right (looks like Mary Long on the other bike). ![]() from the Wesley Williams collection Another notable person in the picture is the lady with the funny hat. That is Edith Yoki, who, for many years, lived in the very home in which I now sit as I'm typing these words. Edith also ran the General Store, which is just ahead to the left of the marchers.
On another note, thanks for the bids on the button collection from last Sunday, with the proceeds going to support the Still Waters Home for the Aged in Calumet. If you would still like to participate, see last Sunday's Shoebox Memory. The winning bids will be announced following this afternoon's Silent Aution at Still Waters in Calumet. Have a good week :o) By Paul Oesterle (Paulwebbtroll) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 06:01 am: Good morning Charlie. Your up early! By James Ludos (Homesick) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 08:57 am: I remember standing on both of the old bridges with Jim Carstens throwing rocks at the suckers in the water below when we lived in town. For as many rocks as we let loose you'd think we would have hit at least one over the years but alas nary a one. I miss living there and I miss Jim as well. Maybe I'll see some of you over the Labor Day weekend, we will be there for a few days. By Deb S. (Usedtobeayooper) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:14 am: Old pictures and articles are the best. By allen philley (Allen) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:29 am: By Charlie at Pasty Central (Chopper) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:38 am:
James,
By Mary Steck Kershner (Maryk) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:49 am: Hi Charlie...(I tried an earlier post but it must have been lost in cyberspace.) Just wanted to fill in some other information about the picture. The man in the foreground is my Uncle Francis. My dad, Alden, is in the background with a white shirt. I think the cowboy is Larry, (my oldest brother) and Dan was probably on a bike with others like Emil Dyni and Rosalie Rogers. I'm behind Mrs Yoki. We loved the Fourth of July Eagle River parade..especially when Mrs. Yoki gave us ice cream and penny candy from the store at the end of the parade route. Shall we try this again next year? Thanks for the happy memory! By Dan (Ermigrant) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:10 am:
Thanks for the memories Charlie and Barb. By Helen (Heleninhubbel) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 10:46 am:
Ditto on save the bridge.....maybe there could be somemore memories made like these. I love listening to the childhood memories that Mary Long has shared with me along with Donna M's younger brother.......the two of them can getcha laughin and wishing you could have been apart of their childhood. By Charlie at Pasty Central (Chopper) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 12:23 pm: So if I understand correctly, the man walking beside the car is Alden, not the one closer to the camera:
By Lulubelle/Hancock (Lulubelle) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 02:41 pm:
My mother, Thelma Kuusisto taught school in the Eagle River school. She taught in many of the outlying schools with a 2 year degree from Northern. My family has many memories of her teaching in Eagle Harbor, Ahmeek, Centennial Heights, Cloverland, Oneco and last at the Mohawk School from which she retired. It would be interesting to hear of anyone who attended while she taught. By Arnold Muotka (Arnie) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 03:40 pm: While working with M.D.O.T.in the mid 60s we painted this bridge,all done by walking the iron,no scaff0lding.Foolish i know, but we were young. By Kenty (Dashamo) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 03:59 pm:
Lulubelle, By Capt. Paul (Eclogite) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 04:33 pm:
There are many ways to try and save the bridge for a walkway Charlie. First off, has anyone contacted the same group that helped Calumet receive the grants to restore 5th street?? Also there are many private preservation societies like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Historic Trust, and so on.... By Margaret, Amarillo TX (Margaret) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 04:49 pm: Panalopy: splendid or striking array By James Ludos (Homesick) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 05:43 pm:
Charlie, By FRNash/PHX, AZ (Frnash) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 08:28 pm: By Dr. Nat (Drnat) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:00 pm:
Margaret and FRNash: By k j (Kathiscc) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:42 pm: By Margaret, Amarillo TX (Margaret) on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 09:58 pm: I thought the participants were splendid to come out in support of being in a parade. |
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