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Former primary school teacher and principal Jeanine Williams shares her experiences and thoughts on education from her 30 years in the Edison school district. Narrator: Williams, Jeanine Date of interview: April 6, 2010 Occupations: Former Teacher, Former Principal Timestamps 0:25 Growing up in Milan 1:00 Helping on family farm 1:20 1959 marriage to John…
We know patrons have missed being able to check out magazines via our eMedia services, so we are incredibly pleased to announce that CLEVNET library card holders can now access 50 digital magazines directly through Overdive and Libby. There’s no need to download a third party app – just continue to use your preferred method…
Milan Mayor Steve Rockwell shares his memories of many events from childhood through his years as a lineman electrician for the village. Narrator: Rockwell, Steve Date of interview: April 21, 2010 Occupations: Former Milan-Berlin Library Trustee, Former Township Trustee, Current Milan Mayor Timestamps 0:30 Discussion of cemetery photo 1:40 Abbott’s tomb 2:20 Glowing cross…
Former Milan-Berlin Library District director Luella Simon recalls some of the major events of the library during her tenure and reflects on changes in technology. Narrator: Simon, Luella Date of interview: March 8, 2010 Occupations: Former Milan-Berlin Library District Director Timestamps 0:35 Tenure at the library 2:45 Past programming 4:10 Library addition 5:05 Children’s…
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our author event with Vince McKee and his most recent book, All In: The Story of LeBron James and the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 22, at 12:00PM, and will be held in the Milan community room.
Jeff Geason reminisces about his years as a barber on the square. Narrator: Geason, Jeff Date of interview: March 18, 2010 Occupations: Barber Timestamps 0:45 Photograph description 1:22 Coming to Barber shop in Milan 2:00 Trends in barbering 4:30 Barber vs. cosmetologist 5:40 Types of cuts/styles 8:15 First haircuts 8:45 Shaves/ beard trimming 10:15…
Tracy Lake explores the history, day-to-day workings, and evolution of her business, Naturally Country. Narrator: Lake, Tracy Date of interview: April 1, 2010 Occupations: Business Owner, Naturally Country Timestamps 0:30 Start of Naturally Country 1:45 Trends in business / dried flowers 3:00 Silk flowers 4:00 In-home decorating 7:30 Trends in decorating 9:30 Customer demand…
Tom and Marlene Eastman share their memories of running a grocery store in Milan and interactions with the community over the years. Narrator: Eastman, Tom & Marlene Date of interview: March 26, 2010 Occupations: Eastman’s Grocery Store owners Timestamps 0:45 Origins of the store/ Bill Kramer 1:30 1978 Blizzard 3:30 Lawson’s Dairy truck/ Don…
Daniel Lake, president of A.V. Lake Construction Company, discusses his experiences flying small aircraft and shifting business climates over the years. Narrator: Lake, Daniel Occupations: A.V. Lake Construction Company president Timestamps 0:30 Growing up on River Road 1:25 Piper J3 Cub 1:50 Starting to fly 2:50 Pilot’s License process 3:50 Lake area flying 5:10…
Steven Crecelius discusses current trends in farming and explains what farming was like as he was growing up in Milan. Narrator: Crecelius, Steven Date of interview: March 19, 2010 Occupations: Farmer Timestamps 1:45 Farming 7:00 Family history 10:30 Trends in farming 12:30 Grain elevators 18:30 Growing up in Milan 22:00 Dairy Farming 25:00…