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Former Edison teacher and athletic director Patrick Welfle shares his memories of Don Day and his experiences in the school district. Narrator: Welfle, Patrick Date of interview: April 13, 2010 Occupations: Former Edison teacher and athletic director Timestamps 0:30 Don Day 2:20 1969 Trip out West with Alex Ross and Bruce Rockwell 3:40 Don…
Larry Russell, former Edison Birthplace Museum curator, reflects on the changes at the museum over more than two decades. Narrator: Russell, Larry Date of interview: March 10, 2010 Occupations: Edison Birthplace Museum curator Timestamps 0:30 Tenure at Edison Birthplace Museum 1:00 Cooperstown, New York 1:45 Change in hours at the Birthplace 2:50 Ed Marley…
Former Milan Police Chief James Ward recalls some memorable events and reflects on changes in the community during his time on the job. Narrator: Ward, James Date of interview: March 23, 2010 Occupations: Milan Police Chief Timestamps 0:30 Getting started as a police officer 1:25 Old police department building 2:30 New police facility 4:00 Technology…
Owner of Jim’s Pizza Box, Jim West reflects on his more than three decades in the restaurant business in Milan. Narrator: West, Jim Date of interview: March 26, 2010 Occupations: Local Business Owner Timestamps 0:30 Starting out in Milan 0:50 Kramer’s/ Eastman’s 1:40 Lambert photos 2:30 Jeff Geason 3:15 Dine-In vs. Carry-Out 4:20 Reunion/…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…