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23 Nov 2001 Time: 19:54:44 Remote User: Comments Hey Ed! Looks great. Thanks for all your hard work! Shirley (Sisko) Harkins
Date: 23 Nov 2001 Time: 20:39:24 Remote User: Comments Excellent job, Ed. Hey,all you ex-choir members I've seen on the list. Who's still making the music and where? I've been living in Milwaukee since '76 and in the health care field. My music is the hobby that's cheaper than therapy. I'm a substitute pianist/organist for several area congregations - Lutheran, Methodist, Congregational - you name it. I get to do weddings, funerals-even some cocktail parties for fun. I've written several pieces of church music - a few that Salem in Ironwood has used in their services. I am part of a madrigal singing group from Mount Mary College here in Milw -learned to sing in multiple languages, even Gaelic. Just throwing out some fodder for conversation-my initials didn't spell gab for nothing. Looking forward to hearing from some of my fellow music lovers. Greta (Blomquist'70) Armata
Date: 23 Nov 2001 Time: 21:21:15 Remote User: Comments Hi Fellow Classmates, It is very nice to be able to talk to you through Eds hard work. I thank Ed and say Hello to all. Write if you get a free moment. I am on this computer most of my free time and hope to hear from you. Best Wishes to you all,Carol Knutilla Fortin
Date: 23 Nov 2001 Time: 21:46:29 Remote User: Comments Hey Ed! Great idea! Another thought about the Hematites. If you would tell me what specific pages you're looking for, maybe I could scan them myself and send them to you. ANd others could do the same. Wadaya 'tink? Eh? ...Ken Jacobson
Date: 24 Nov 2001 Time: 00:18:27 Remote User: Comments Thanks for getting this started ED. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Loren Sievila Ariel, Washington
Date: 24 Nov 2001 Time: 08:06:50 Remote User: Comments Ken, yeah, that would work fine, as long as they were put on zip disk or burned on a CD. It would take a long time to e-mail 25 or so full size pages even if they were B/W. I'm still in the slow lane as far as the internet providers are concerned. No DSL or anything quick in the woods of NH yet. What you see in the 71 book is kinda what I'm looking for. The senior pictures are the main thing. If you or anyone else wants to do this, e-mail me and we'll organize things so that 3 people aren't doing the same thing at once. Ed
Date: 24 Nov 2001 Time: 09:24:19 Remote User: Comments Great job, Ed, it is impressive to see. Do have a request, since many of the classes are now including the grads from good ole St.Ambrose/Ironwood Catholic, could you add that name too? Thanks, Diane Munari Teeter St. Ambrose '65
Date: 24 Nov 2001 Time: 11:00:21 Remote User: Comments Nice web page. I've been living in Munising, Mi. for the last 11 years. I drive school bus for a living, and that keeps me on my toes!!! Loren King,class of 1975
Date: 25 Nov 2001 Time: 03:06:35 Remote User: Comments I am thrilled with your brainstorm, Ed. From the other comments I have read, so are all the others. FANTASTIC!!! ED. KUDOS!!! A lil' bit about me... Married for 30 yrs. to Larry White, met in Cleve. OH. we have an 18 yr. old daughter, Lauren, she is a freshman at Kutztown,PA. Univ. We live in Allentown, PA., been here since 1986. My parents live here as well as my sis. Karen. My sis., Lorraine (1960 LLW grad.) lives in Las Vegas. Send an E. and say hi. if anyone knows anyone I knew, tell 'em I said, "Hi". May God Bless You All. Marsha Maki White
Date: 25 Nov 2001 Time: 15:36:18 Remote User: Comments Hi Ed! What a terrific project for you to undertake on our behalf and I might add very nicely, thank you so much. Are you any relation to Rick or Leonard Estola? We too, have trouble attaching faces to names after so many years and will look for a duplicate Hematite from 1965 if you need that year? Thanks again, Darlene Krause
Darlene, Yes, Len and Rick are brothers. Rick still resides in Iwd, Len was killed in an auto accident in 1967. Ed
Date: 25 Nov 2001 Time: 17:48:53 Remote User: Comments GREAT IDEA TO HAVE THE WEB PAGE..BE NICE TO HEAR FROM FORMER CLASSMATES BEFORE WE BUMP INTO EACH OTHER AT A NURSING HOME. CLIFFKOIVISTO@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: 25 Nov 2001 Time: 19:27:52 Remote User: Comments Hi All, This is Gretta (Gretchen, Gretch) Shouldice...now Todd. Finally an easy last name. This sight is going to be amazing. Let's all try to get those we know to come here and sign in and get the list growing. This website should be given out at the reunions...what do you say? My son creates web sites for a living. Maybe I can get him to help Ed. God Bless each of you.
Date: 26 Nov 2001 Time: 17:52:06 Remote User: Comments Stellar work Ed! Tom Stotz '74
Date: 27 Nov 2001 Time: 11:02:22 Remote User: Comments Eddo, GREAT WORK!!! I knew this sort of thing could be big. Hope to hear from lots of friends. Let's get some info from my fellow finns From Ironwood Twp.! Steve "Salmo" Salmi class of '72
Date: 01 Dec 2001 Time: 21:20:54 Remote User: Comments Hi to all fellow Iwd Twp Upers! All this brings back fun memories of sleigh-riding parties and tire fires on Vanderhagen Rd. by Walkonen's and snowmobile parties at Raisanen's. Oh, and don't forget ice-skating on Friday nights at the Colonial! Thanks for putting this altogether, Ed. Marlene (Saari) Weishuhn
Date: 07 Dec 2001 Time: 22:11:39 Remote User: Comments Hi. I am Donna Larson now Kranz class of 71 My e mail is swedishflame@hotmail.com
Date: 09 Dec 2001 Time: 21:23:01 Remote User: Comments Hi, Ed Nice work. I would like to say hi to all. I'm still living in the U.P. & doing what I've done all my life, down hill skiing in the winter & motor cycle riding in the summer. I would like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy 2002 year. I do have a "64" year book you could borrow if you need one, I'll be home for Christmas. Tom (Tommy) Rogers, Ishpeming, Mi. Trskiracer@aol.com Class of "64"
Date: 10 Dec 2001 Time: 08:53:32 Remote User: Comments Tommy, I think I have a '64 book on its way. If not I'll contact you. Thanks, Ed
Date: 13 Dec 2001 Time: 23:44:00 Remote User: Comments Paiva!! and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all LLW alumni,classmates, teachers,and fellow Finns from the "Nort' Township" eh My 71 classmate has sure done some nice work on this site! Thanks to Ed and to all who have helped!! I've been in the U.P. suburb of Green Bay for about 11 years now. Lots of Nort' folks here. I'll be home for Christmas this year. Best wishes to all and Celebrate the Season, Jeff Aho 1971
Date: 15 Dec 2001 Time: 00:11:38 Remote User: Comments Happy Holidays to all! I live in MN and have worked for Target for 30 years! I am married to Harold Parten and have 3 kids (10, 13, 15). I just found out Neil Raisenen's niece works in my office! She knows all about Ironwood...what fun talking with her. Many blessings to all! Cindy (Carpenter) Parten, 1971 cindyparten@aol.com
Date: 15 Dec 2001 Time: 16:53:57 Remote User: Comments Thank you Ed for an excellent job with the Web Page. It sure brings back a ton of memories of Ironwood! I've been living in Oxnard, CA for 16 years now. Married to Steve Sikonia and we have one 13 year old son. Happys Holidays everyone! Sharon Perotti Sikonia - slik@gte.net
Date: 20 Dec 2001 Time: 17:41:52 Remote User: Comments To my fellow LLW graduates, I'm looking for Ed Martinson who taught English at LLW in at least the early 70's. If anyone knows what happened to him or how I might get in touch with him, please let me know. Tom Stotz (kqlaw@prodigy.net)
Date: 20 Dec 2001 Time: 21:59:29 Remote User: Comments Ah yes, Lenord was a "64" classmate of mine. Car accident coming from Houghton Tech. Not all memories are good ones. I do remember sleigh riding on Olson road along with many other good times there (knew all the Olsons) & the Colonial. Also think I know Carol Knutila? Tommy Rogers
Date: 21 Dec 2001 Time: 10:03:39 Remote User: Comments To all, Yesterday, Dec 20th, Art Munari's wife, Donna, died from a long battle with cancer and I just wanted everyone to know and be able to send their prayers and blessings to Art at this difficult time. Thanks, Darlene( Berg )Krause
Date: 21 Dec 2001 Time: 14:17:06 Remote User: Comments Ed, great job with this board. It's good to hear some talk from dah YOOPEE. Hi to all those in the class of '65. Sorry to hear about Art Munari's wife, hope Art is doing ok. I'm in Saugatuck, Michigan.
CommentsGreetings to all from a rainy foggy New Hampshire on this Christmas Eve. May God in heaven bless you all as we remember once again the birth of our Savior on this Christmas 2001. Ed Estola '71
CommentsThanks Ed for putting this together. Best wishes during the Holidays to grads and their families. Mike Shouldice '71 Onnelista Uutta Vuotta to Roosevelt alumni.
CommentsHey Class of '70. We just lost 2 classmates within 10 days. Tom Ruppe died in a car accident 12/15 on Hwy 51 and Bob Stenroos died 12/25 from a brain aneurysm. These unexpected events are always tough for the families - please keep them in your prayers.
CommentsHey all you Packer fans out there, Let's keep cheering our team on! Jerry and Lynn Martinson
Comments-Thought you would like the nostalgic trip (Jim Sisko '71) > > > REMEMBER BACK........ > > > > > >Close your eyes.....And go back in time.... >Before the Internet or the MAC, Before semi automatics and crack >Before SEGA or Super Nintendo... >Way back........ > > > > > >I'm talking about hide and seek at dusk. >The Good Humor man, Red light, green light. >The corner store. > > > > > >Hopscotch, butterscotch, doubledutch, jacks, >kickball, dodgeball. >Mother May I? >Red Rover and Roly Poly Hula Hoops >Running through the sprinkler >The smell of the sun and licking salty lips.... > > > > > >Wax lips and mustaches >An ice cream cone on a warm summer night >Chocolate or vanilla or strawberry or maybe butter pecan. A cherry coke >from >the fountain at the corner drug store > > > > > >Wait...... >Watching Saturday Morning cartoons... short commercials >Fat Albert, Road Runner, He-Man, >The Three Stooges, and Bugs, >Or staying up for Gunsmoke > > > > > >Or back further, listening to Superman on the radio >When around the corner seemed far away, >And going downtown seemed like going somewhere. > > > > > >A million mosquito bites. >Sticky fingers. >Cops and Robbers, Cowboys and Indians, Zorro. >Climbing trees, >Building igloos out of snow banks >Walking to school, nomatter what the weather. >Running till you were out of breath >Laughing so hard that your stomach hurt > > > > > >Jumping on the bed. Pillow fights >Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles. >Being tired from playing.... Remember that? > > > > > >The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team. >War was a card game. >Water balloons were the ultimate weapon. >Baseball cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle. > > > > > >I'm not finished just yet... >Eating Kool-aid powder > > > > > >Remember when... >there were two types of sneakers for girls and boys (Keds & PF Flyers) and >the only time you wore them at school, was for "gym." >It wasn't odd to have two or three "best" friends. > > > > > >When nobody owned a purebred dog. >When a quarter was a decent allowance, and another quarter a miracle. >When milk went up one cent and everyone talked about it for weeks? >When you'd reach into a muddy gutter for a penny. > > > > > >When you got your windshield cleaned, oil checked, and gas pumped, without >asking, for free, every time. And, you didn't pay for air. And, you got >trading stamps to boot! >When laundry detergent had free glasses, dishes or towels hidden inside the >box. > > > > > >When nearly everyone's mom was at home when the kids got there. >When it took five minutes for the TV to warm up, if you even had one. >When your Mom wore nylons that came in two pieces. >It was magic when dad would "remove" his thumb. > > > > > >When it was considered a great privilege to be taken out to dinner at a >real >restaurant with your parents. > > > > > >When girls neither dated nor kissed until late high school, if then. >When all of your male teachers wore neckties and female teachers had their >hair done. > > > > > >When any parent could discipline any kid, or feed him or use him to carry >groceries, and nobody, not even the kid, thought a thing of it. > > > > > >When they threatened to keep kids back a grade if they failed ..and did! >When being sent to the principal's office was nothing compared to the fate >that awaited a misbehaving student at home. > > > > > >Basically, we were in fear for our lives but it wasn't because of drive -by >shootings, drugs, gangs, etc. Our parents and grandparents were a much >bigger threat! and some of us are still afraid of them!!! > > > > > >Didn't that feel good.. just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that! >Remember when............ > > > > > >Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo." >Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, "do over!" >"Race issue" meant arguing about who ran the fastest. >Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in "Monopoly." >The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties. >It was unbelievable that dodgeball wasn't an Olympic event. >Having a weapon in school, meant being caught with a slingshot. >Nobody was prettier than Mom >Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better. >Taking drugs meant orange-flavored chewable aspirin. >Ice cream was considered a basic food group. >Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true. >Abilities were discovered because of a "double-dog-dare." > > > > > >Older siblings were the worst tormentors, but also the fiercest protectors. > > > > > >If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED!!!! >Pass this on to anyone who may need a break >from their "grown up" life... > > I DOUBLE DOG DARE YA!!! > > >Know that is good old stuff.....................check under your pillow >tonight, the tooth ferry may have visited.............................. > > > > >
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CommentsHi to everybody and thanks Ed...although you doing this doesn't really surprise me! We're living in Vancouver WA, and I'm working as a counselor. Fascinating work and I feel blessed to be a part of these people's lives. How fun to hear from you all, and to hear the fondness in the memories we all have of the UP. Sue (Estola) Suomi
CommentsEd, thanks again for the heads up on the web address. It looks like I'm the only K.P.Silberg School (Erwin Township) alumni here! ...Ken Jacobson, '72
CommentsDarlene (Penny) Husa 1964
CommentsSuper job, Ed!! Your first website was great, but this is absolutely fantastic!! Great work. Bob Tollefson (1972)
CommentsHello, I am someone from the old codger Era. Imagine,I graduated from L.L.Wright in 1955. Nancy (Semanak)Pikka,who I work with sent me your Website. Goodwork Ed. You and I were brought up on the same turf(Airport Road in Ironwood Township) I was a Kaartunen before I married Ron Wilson from Norrie Loc. Maybe some of you know my kids-Deborah Wilson McDonell, Greg Wilson and Scott Wilson. We are back on the old homestead. Ron is retired and I am a semi-retired hospice social worker. I will forward this to some of my vietnam era friends and relations.Bye and keep up the good work! I probably saw you at Judy Rajala's or something. Bye and God Bless, Marian Wilson
CommentsSally (Anderson) Kusz Great job! Hats off to Ed!
CommentsSHARYN PAWLAK DAPRA CLASS OF 1964 E-MAIL ADDRESS - ADAPRA@AOL.COM JUST FOUND THIS SIGHT TONIGHT THANKS TO SOMEONE FROM BACK HOME. THIS IS REALLY NEAT. WILL HAVE TO SPEND MORE TIME LOOKING THROUGH IT. WE HAVE BEEN LIVING IN LAS VEGAS FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS AND WE ARE LISTED IN THE PHONE BOOK SO IF ANYONE COMES OUT THIS WAY, DO GIVE A CALL. WE LOVE VISITING WITH BACKHOME FOLKS.
CommentsGreat job Ed from cousin Brad. I am currently living in Milwaukee. Other 74 graduates Paul Fudaly, Kevin Cannon, and Pat Peterson are here also. Again superior job Ed.
CommentsED, I'VE SEEN VARIOUS OTHER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNUS WEBSITES BUT NOTHING OF THIS MAGNITUDE. YOUR HARD WORK AND CREATIVITY IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL, AND BINDS US ALL. ENJOYED READING THE STORIES ABOUT MY FATHER TOO. HE'LL BE 87 THIS YEAR. LOOK HIM UP IF YOU ARE EVER IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. JOHN OSTROM, PALM SPRINGS, CA. LLW CLASS OF 1972
CommentsJohn, I would love to visit your father. Although when I say that a little spot of hair behind my left ear stands up on end and hisses! Ed '71
Commentsgreg arthur 1975 gdarthur@yahoo.com just found this site, i think it's great.....
CommentsWhat a GREAT site......congrats on a super job. I'm now a retired Vocal Music Teacher living the good life at the lake. Margaret Zerbst.....Class of 1960
CommentsI would love to be able to get info for the year 1957 as that is the year I graduated from LutherL. Wright.Jerry Basso
CommentsHI...! I'm a "59" graduate of L.L. Enjoyed this site and comments! Looking for Dr. Alfred Roy Hansen, now living in Iowa. Was teaching medicine in N. Carolina. Was my buddy and neighbor in Ironwood for many years. Got a nice letter from him awhile back but lost his new address. I'm not far, I live in Crystal Falls and work for the U.S. Forest serivce. Tom Rogers gave me this site address. Take care everyone....Jim Rye(Al Rye and John Rye and Kathy LeGeaults cousin) ...jimrye@up.net
CommentsSuper job,Ed!!! Haven't enjoyed anything so much on any website---brings back so many memories!!!Kathy Koivisto Bulinski-Class of 1960
CommentsMy roots in Ironwood gave me the strength to graduate from the U of M in Ann Arbor in 1965, obtain a private pilot's license in 1969, survive the trying times of the Vietnam War (my husband was there during the Tet offensive), and most recently endure the WTC attack in New York where I have lived for over 30 years. My husband saw the first tower collapse from his office before evacuating his building. Twelve children in our community where I teach school were left fatherless from 9/11. A school staff member lost his bride who was 5 months pregnant. I attended too many funerals for one year. But strong roots and faith in the Lord help us endure. And don't think that bones have to creak when you're over fifty. This Saturday, March 16th, I'll be carrying a snare drum all the way up Fifth Avenue in New York City , marching with an Irish pipe band in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. You never know what you can do until you try. Teachers like Kenneth Wiele, who taught me how to play drums, and John Krznarich, encouraged me to do just that--to try. To all Luther L. Wright graduates, I simply say, Try something new. Colleen Blaisdell Spangler '62
CommentsI just got this site from Kris Krznarich Maney and have had a very nostalgic time browsing through it. Great job. By the way, most of us have been touched and/or influenced by "Johnny K". I know I have been. His health is not very good right now, so I ask everyone to say a prayer for him. George Lucas '66.
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CommentsI know I've told you before, Ed, but thanks for putting this great website together. In this crazy, hectic adult world, we spend so much time planning for the future, reminding ourselves not to miss precious moments from the present, but seldom allow the time to go back -- WAY back -- before the kids, the marriages, the careers. I've had a great time revisiting that place and time. I've sent and received emails from some old buddies, loved reading about the Newport days, Pizza Villa (yes, I worked there too!), the band, The Conspirators (my brother was in it), the band Red Orange (Rik, are you out there?)and, oh, how I remember the motorbikes (anyone know where my accident partner, Kim Newby, is?). I was also saddened to see way too many familiar names listed that are no longer with us. Thanks for opening a door too long sealed. You've done a good thing here. Patty Nolcox '71.
CommentsGreat job Ed !! Don't know if you remember me or not . I grew up on the same road as you in the township. I've really enjoyed reading about all the memories of good old Roosevelt School . I can't begin to comprehend all of the time you have put into this. What an idea!! John Minkin "69"
CommentsEd, You have done a great job putting together this web page. As we all get older it is nice to be able to find and chat with old friends and classmates. Your efforts will long be remebered. Jerry Nantell (1966) Waupaca, WI (jerrynantell@yahoo.com)
CommentsEd, Thanks for the great idea of the web site and for putting the time and effort into making it work. My sister (Camille "I don't have my email address in the database" Lupino ) told me about the site earlier this week. I stayed up until 11:15 one night reading the stories in the "Remember" section, and nearly died laughing while I was reading your account of some of Johnny O's counseling methods. Ed you have a talent for storytelling. Each one brought back memories of my own. More on that later. Thanks again Mark Dal Pra ‘71
CommentsEnjoy your web site. Keep up the good work. Fred Alexandroni
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