Hi Charlie,
we would like to make a request about putting a name on the picture at the end of the month.Ruth Ristola died at her home last weekend in Ontonagon.She grew up in copper country and spent the last 20 years in Ontonagon.She had just retired from full time at the Ontonagon county historical museum but still worked part time.She always had an answer for any question concerning the history of Ontonagon county and the surrounding areas.She was a great mother and a friend to all and will be sorely missed.She was proud of her Finnish heritage and to be a Yooper through and through.

Escanaba In Da Moonlight is scheduled for video release in September 2002. I bought the original sound track CD at their 1st annual celebration.

Charlie Cloutier
chc9207@jackpine.com

Just got my April issue of Sport Compact Car. There's an article with several pictures on the Lake Superior Pro Rally 2001 on Brockway Mountain. Doesn't say alot about the area, but the pics sure bring me back home!

Does anyone know if the Jeff Daniels movie, "Escanaba In Da Moonlight"; has been released on video yet?

Are there any Escanaba Class of 54 visiting pasty.com? If so please email me at
chc9207@jackpine.com

Charlie Cloutier
9207 Woodland Drive
Onekama, MI 49675-9745
231 889 0863

I was fortunicate enough to recieve as a gift from my wonderful sister, an order of pasties. Our father grew up in the UP, later moving to Detroit, MI. As children growing up we vacationed in the UP, and born into a family of long time making of pasties, pasties were a highly enjoyed thing. These were better than GREAT.
Thanks Sis...It's been a long time since I had one. People just look at you when you tell them about UP pasties down here. I live in the mountains, in the Shenandoah VAlley in Virginia.

In reference to Finn yogurt, I recall my Grandmother and Mother making it, For a starter the milk has to be unpasturized, same as Lapp Cheese starter.

Thank you Pasty Central for the timely shipment to my friend in California. His birthday is tomorrow and he received them TODAY! What a pleasant surprise. Here I was worried they would not get there on time and instead they arrived a day early. So now my friend is enjoying his pasties and toasting us with sparkling cider. Thank you!

got the pasties i ordered in fine shape
sure enjoyed them

Thanks Watson, for the info Kusty

Dear Kusty,
For help locating the Knights of Kalevala, you could contact:
CULTURAL/ETHNIC
International Neighbors - Cindy Harrison, 1120 East 7th Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931. Phone: 482-4412
OR visit the web site:
http://www.keweenaw.org/organizations.htm
Or contact the Tech:
mtu4u@mtu.edu
OR contact:
September - MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL in Houghton celebrates the cultural diversity of the area. For information call (906) 487-2920.
OR email:
kiltinen@nmu.edu
Or contact:
Keweenaw Tourism Council
326 Shelden Ave.
Houghton, MI 49931
(800) 338 - 7982
(906) 482 - 5240
(906) 482 - 5241 fax
keweenaw@usa.net
Good luck in your search!

I hear much talk about"The Knights of Kalevala" but no main headquarters address

DW,
I was once told by my Dad that Bumbletown got it's name many years ago from the "sots" who lived there and would "bumble" down that steep hill. Don't know how true that is but i always believed it.
Lee

Toivo,
Go to :
http://www.mtu.edu/carnival/2002/

And you can see pictures and read all about the carnival.

how did bumble town get its name