SERVICE: A gathering of family and friends will be from noon until the 1 pm memorial service Thursday at the Clinton Town Hall in Iron with Pastor Arthur Dale officiating. Arrangements are with the Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.o
Oliver W. "Butch" Baasi, 65, of Iron passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009, after a lengthy illness at his home with his family by his side. Butch was born at home on April 9, 1944, to Oliver and Ann (Sherock) Baasi and was a lifelong Iron resident.He was a graduate of the Cherry High School and the Duluth Vo-Tech. After serving in the Army National Guard, he worked for Malton Electric and General Electric before beginning his business in 1986. He owned and operated Midtown Machine and Mechanical in Iron, teaching his son Rob the trade and business. During his career he also worked repairing engines and generators on iron ore ships throughout the Great Lakes.
Butch was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association of Hibbing, and he loved politics, his Harley and his dogs. He traveled around the world looking for new adventures and liked to experience different cultures. His dream was to build and fly his own airplane, which was interrupted by his illness.
Butch is survived by his sons, Kenneth (Kim) Baasi of Iron and Robert (Amy) Baasi of Cherry; his sister, Mary Ann Vukich (Lauren Nelson), of Britt; grandchildren, Kory, Andrea, Tiffany, Olivia, and Isabelle; three great-grandchildren; a nephew, Michael Vukich, of Virginia; and his other "kids," dogs Bernice and Willie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog Ernie.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Family Reunion
Cute Aunts
$100 to the first person who can name all your relatives in this picture in 10 minutes :) I'm kidding about the money, but would love to hear someone name everyone. And no, "someone's daughter, someone's granddaughter" does not count!
Butch Baasi
Oliver W. “Butch” Baasi: IRON — Memorial service for Oliver W. “Butch” Baasi, 65, of Iron, is tentatively set for 1 p.m.Thursday at the Clinton Town Hall. He passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009, at his home following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are with the Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Look who is 3 months old....
She continues to be a happy and alert little girl
She loves her toys now!
And her little hands have learned to grab EVERYTHING!
She loves her toys now!
And her little hands have learned to grab EVERYTHING!
farm life
Our yard is becoming a zoo!
The goose, tom turkey, and male duck have bonded while the female turkeys and female ducks have been laying on eggs or carrying for their young.
She has roughly 14 ducklings. Another duck has several, but not sure how many are left.
This turkey was trying to lay on eggs, but we had pulled them for the incubator. Shawn put chicken eggs under her and she hatched them. She didn't do a great job at caring for them, so we had to take the last few remaining from her.
The goose, tom turkey, and male duck have bonded while the female turkeys and female ducks have been laying on eggs or carrying for their young.
She has roughly 14 ducklings. Another duck has several, but not sure how many are left.
This turkey was trying to lay on eggs, but we had pulled them for the incubator. Shawn put chicken eggs under her and she hatched them. She didn't do a great job at caring for them, so we had to take the last few remaining from her.This weekend, our last pregnant cow had her calf. In about a month, we are renting a bull again. Shawn is currently working on fencing and hoping to get more pasture as we seem to need it BADLY!
This weekend, we also had 2 of the 3 pigs give birth. I'm not sure how pigs haven't become extinct based on how the mothers care for the little piglets. They have killed a few already - they stand on them, lay on them..... We currently have 15 piglets remaining and another pig is due anytime now!
In the garage, we have a tub with baby quayle, pheasant, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. Outside in a cage we have baby geese and ducks. Running around we have 2 ducks with their babies. It is really a ZOO at our house - and we LOVE IT!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
more recent pictures
Our smiley little girl :)
With Great Uncle Walter - he said to keep the picture so I can tell her all about the "old man in the photo" when she gets older. He told me he doesn't believe he will live to see her 5th birthday.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
More of Heidi
Visitors.... Dave is happy to be photographed with our little princess....
Uncle Randy is going to spoil our little girl (fine by her parents and her)....
Uncle Randy is going to spoil our little girl (fine by her parents and her)....
Randy brought her a coin bank. He is intstructing her on how to hit up all her aunts and uncles for change.... 
Her Auntie Liz came to visit and was told to bring a pocket of change. She brought a whole jar and we have to empty the coin bank already to make room for the change she is bound to get from others. My nephew Tristan enjoyed putting the money in the bank and hearing the tractor sound. He would say that he can put it in and the "pennies are for Heidi".
Her Auntie Liz came to visit and was told to bring a pocket of change. She brought a whole jar and we have to empty the coin bank already to make room for the change she is bound to get from others. My nephew Tristan enjoyed putting the money in the bank and hearing the tractor sound. He would say that he can put it in and the "pennies are for Heidi".
Heidi
I'm back to work now, so decided it is time to post some pictures of Heidi being as the computer here is so much faster....
Even Dan gets to take a nap
Mauri trying to make Heidi smile...
Yes Dan, she knows how to stick out her tongue now... (OK, not really)
Heidi sends hugs to everyone....
Here's Heidi the day she arrived home.... Her clothes I brought were way too big for her so she is swimming in a 0-3 month outfit!!!
Sleeping is a common theme.
Why is it you can't really hold a sleeping baby without falling asleep?
Daddy takes a turn watching her and both slept peacefully. Heidi would stick her hand out to tickle her father's neck, just to be touching and he didn't even flinch.
They say to do "tummy time" to help with strengthening neck muscles. I don't think this is exactly what they mean :)
Even Dan gets to take a nap
Mauri trying to make Heidi smile...
Yes Dan, she knows how to stick out her tongue now... (OK, not really)
Heidi sends hugs to everyone....
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Dan and Mauri were here Monday, spent the day, kids loved them. Emalee woke up Tuesday and said, now lets eat and go to Mauri's, then proceeded to become crestfallen when I said, not yet, in one month. She also accused me of lying, supposedly I told her we were eating breakfast then heading off to Mauri's house. Everyone here is fine.....P.L.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Spent the day at the park for our Sunday school picnic. Was very fun. We take up the whole park, more water flies thru the air than can be feasibly navigated, wetness is a guarantee! Jeff Kako and I will be extending his patio this week, he put new pipe and a spigot in my front yard Saturday. Everybody is fine here, wondering how to fit all our stuff plus the dogs in the truck, always fun bringing them everywhere. NOT!!!!....P.L...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Visitors
Miss Heidi has had many visitors and been able to meet many people.
Great Aunt Teresa
And Uncle Dave were two of them.....
She can't wait to meet the rest of you!!!!
And Uncle Dave were two of them.....
She can't wait to meet the rest of you!!!!Miss Heidi Juliane
Here is a picture of Miss Heidi Juliane. My computer is really slow with dial-up internet. With living in the "sticks" we don't have many other options, so I will post pictures as my patience allows!!!
For being such a little girl with tiny little fingers, she sure has her mommy and daddy wrapped firmly around them :)
For being such a little girl with tiny little fingers, she sure has her mommy and daddy wrapped firmly around them :)Monday, March 9, 2009
Going on Vacation!
Hi, just got our tickets to go to Arizona. We are going to see Paul and Kendra and family, and Mauri's Mom and Dad and her Grandma. Will be lots of fun to see everyone. We are leaving April 8, 09. Hows the baby coming along? Can't wait to see the newborn on the farm. I'm talking about Heathers baby. Hope all is well with everyone.
Dan
Dan
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Baby News
Met with the doctor yesterday. The plan is for me to have the baby weight calculated at an ultrasound on Thursday. Then, either go on my own or be induced next week. My due date is the 15th, but they want baby out at 39 weeks. If I can't get in the schedule, baby will be induced by the 17th at the latest. So, coming up soon!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Obituary
SERVICES: Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Faith United Lutheran Church in Iron. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Faith United Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home in Virginia.
Edwin John Takala, 91, farmer, agricultural teacher and humorist, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his farm home in Iron. Ed was known for his wit, Finnish stamina (sisu) and lasting community contributions. Ed was born on May 13, 1917, to John and Hanna (Hakola) Takala. He attended a two-room school house and in 1934, graduating from Cherry High School. Ed continued his education at the Eveleth Junior College, completing his degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Minnesota in 1938.From 1938-1940 he served as vocational agricultural instructor at the Alango High School. He married Frances Stanich and they had a daughter, Mary. They were later divorced.
Ed served in World War II from 1943-1946 as United States Army Staff Sergeant in the 50th Armored Infantry, 6th Armored Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Campaign Medal for Rhineland-Central Europe, and the Victory Medal in the European Theatre of Operations.
Upon his return from World War II, Ed resumed teaching as a vocational agricultural instructor in Embarrass from 1946-1970, reviving the Embarrass Community Fair which continues to this day.
Ed married county public health nurse Madeline Niemela in 1950. They raised four children — James, Sally, Matthew and Theodore.While teaching, he operated the home farm, assisting and encouraging his children in 4-H and FFA projects as well as church, sports and school activities.After the Embarrass school consolidated with Babbitt, he advocated for creation of ISD 710 (2142) which preserved the remaining county schools. After Embarrass closed, Ed taught at Cherry High School from 1970-1971, continuing as Veteran’s Agricultural Instructor until 1979, when he retired to his farm.He initiated the St. Louis Valley/Livestock Association and revived Cherry Area Fair adding a Rodeo which ran for over fifteen years.
Ed was active as an FFA adviser and 4-H leader, serving 25 years as the sheep barn superintendent at the St. Louis County Fair.He was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church and served on its council. Ed belonged to a number of organizations and often served as president. Some of these included VFW, Toastmasters International, Knights of Kaleva, Iron Range Historical Society, Iron Senior Citizens, NAFEC, ASC, FHA, and the Cherry Co-op Store. He was a member of the Arrowhead Development Committee and MEA Legislative Council.
Ed enjoyed writing as a hobby and self-published humorous limericks, as well as his autobiography which was also published in Finland. He compiled and edited the Clinton Township Anthology for its centennial celebration. Ed, then 75, also did a tandem sky dive for the event.
Survivors include children and spouses, Mary Nisenbaum of Oakland, Calif., James (Janette) Takala of Iron, Sally Takala (Bruce Boyce) of Waseca, Minn., Matthew (Connie) Takala of Pine City, Minn., Theodore Takala (Teresa Ries) of St. Cloud, Minn.; grandchildren, Samantha (Aaron) Polk II of Las Vegas, Nev., Benjamin and Adam Nisenbaum of Piedmont, Calif., Lindsay (Jake) Grass of Pine City, Minn., John Takala of Iron, Rudy Takala of Pine City, Minn., Bryan and Jay Takala Boyce of Waseca, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Aaron Polk III and Preston Polk; numerous nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; Sylvia in child hood, Arthur Takala, Signe Peterson, William Takala and Mildred Carlson; wife, Madeline; an infant daughter; and son-in-law, Joel Nisenbaum; nephews, John Takala, Phillip Peterson, Arthur Peterson and Floyd Carlson.
Edwin John Takala, 91, farmer, agricultural teacher and humorist, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at his farm home in Iron. Ed was known for his wit, Finnish stamina (sisu) and lasting community contributions. Ed was born on May 13, 1917, to John and Hanna (Hakola) Takala. He attended a two-room school house and in 1934, graduating from Cherry High School. Ed continued his education at the Eveleth Junior College, completing his degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Minnesota in 1938.From 1938-1940 he served as vocational agricultural instructor at the Alango High School. He married Frances Stanich and they had a daughter, Mary. They were later divorced.
Ed served in World War II from 1943-1946 as United States Army Staff Sergeant in the 50th Armored Infantry, 6th Armored Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Campaign Medal for Rhineland-Central Europe, and the Victory Medal in the European Theatre of Operations.
Upon his return from World War II, Ed resumed teaching as a vocational agricultural instructor in Embarrass from 1946-1970, reviving the Embarrass Community Fair which continues to this day.
Ed married county public health nurse Madeline Niemela in 1950. They raised four children — James, Sally, Matthew and Theodore.While teaching, he operated the home farm, assisting and encouraging his children in 4-H and FFA projects as well as church, sports and school activities.After the Embarrass school consolidated with Babbitt, he advocated for creation of ISD 710 (2142) which preserved the remaining county schools. After Embarrass closed, Ed taught at Cherry High School from 1970-1971, continuing as Veteran’s Agricultural Instructor until 1979, when he retired to his farm.He initiated the St. Louis Valley/Livestock Association and revived Cherry Area Fair adding a Rodeo which ran for over fifteen years.
Ed was active as an FFA adviser and 4-H leader, serving 25 years as the sheep barn superintendent at the St. Louis County Fair.He was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church and served on its council. Ed belonged to a number of organizations and often served as president. Some of these included VFW, Toastmasters International, Knights of Kaleva, Iron Range Historical Society, Iron Senior Citizens, NAFEC, ASC, FHA, and the Cherry Co-op Store. He was a member of the Arrowhead Development Committee and MEA Legislative Council.
Ed enjoyed writing as a hobby and self-published humorous limericks, as well as his autobiography which was also published in Finland. He compiled and edited the Clinton Township Anthology for its centennial celebration. Ed, then 75, also did a tandem sky dive for the event.
Survivors include children and spouses, Mary Nisenbaum of Oakland, Calif., James (Janette) Takala of Iron, Sally Takala (Bruce Boyce) of Waseca, Minn., Matthew (Connie) Takala of Pine City, Minn., Theodore Takala (Teresa Ries) of St. Cloud, Minn.; grandchildren, Samantha (Aaron) Polk II of Las Vegas, Nev., Benjamin and Adam Nisenbaum of Piedmont, Calif., Lindsay (Jake) Grass of Pine City, Minn., John Takala of Iron, Rudy Takala of Pine City, Minn., Bryan and Jay Takala Boyce of Waseca, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Aaron Polk III and Preston Polk; numerous nieces and nephews.
Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; Sylvia in child hood, Arthur Takala, Signe Peterson, William Takala and Mildred Carlson; wife, Madeline; an infant daughter; and son-in-law, Joel Nisenbaum; nephews, John Takala, Phillip Peterson, Arthur Peterson and Floyd Carlson.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Takala's
Ed Takala died last week.
Funeral is next Monday at 11AM at Faith United. Visitation is Sunday evening.
Funeral is next Monday at 11AM at Faith United. Visitation is Sunday evening.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Life at our place
It has been an interesting past couple of weeks. I've found a new hobby: CRAIGSLIST. No, I'm not even spending money, we are selling things!
I was on there the other day and saw that someone wanted a pygmy billy goat. The great part is I had 2 to sell. He came from south of Hinkley and bought one of them and I convinced him to buy a very pregnant pygmy nanny too. (I wasn't interested in crawling around delivering babies).
Then, I posted our chickens. Shawn was going to take them out back and eliminate them. They had quit earning their keep. If they can't lay enough eggs to pay for their food, we don't want them. He ordered new ones and I posted our older laying hens on Craiglist. Someone came from Mora and bought them.
Another lady had posted that she wanted a baby pygmy, angora, or fainting goat. I had a baby born on 12/27. She was sold yesterday.
Now, I have only 3 pygmys left to sell and am corresponding with people who may be interested. Hopefully they go soon. Then, I will be left with goats that are larger and tend to stay in the fence much better. I will be done with the raising of pygmy goats! Maybe all the lilacs, roses, apple trees, cedar trees, etc. will be able to grow if the goats aren't out eating them!
As I'm selling, Shawn is looking for things to buy. I'm not sure it is supposed to work that way :). He is looking for a boar and we are corresponding with someone and hoping to get one this week. We are keeping 3 of our sows and plan to raise our own little piglets for butchering. It would be so cute to have little piglets.
Shawn continues to not be feeling real well. He got a cold and hasn't been able to kick it very fast. I'm starting to get it, but hoping it doesn't hit me as hard as it has hit him. It made for a less productive week for him. He has a job lined up to be starting next Monday so hoping he is fully recovered by then.
We are down to 5 weeks to the due date. Starting next week, I will be going to Hibbing every week for an ultrasound and fetal monitoring and then doctor's visits once a week. Should be a lot of fun :) The doctor told me to plan on the trips to the hospital taking about one and half hours each week. At least I'll be comfortable with the maternity floor by the time the baby comes and will probably have met all the nurses. She is going to try and get the visits as late in the day as possible so I'm not taking a bunch of vacation time from work.
How are things going for everyone else? What is new?
I was on there the other day and saw that someone wanted a pygmy billy goat. The great part is I had 2 to sell. He came from south of Hinkley and bought one of them and I convinced him to buy a very pregnant pygmy nanny too. (I wasn't interested in crawling around delivering babies).
Then, I posted our chickens. Shawn was going to take them out back and eliminate them. They had quit earning their keep. If they can't lay enough eggs to pay for their food, we don't want them. He ordered new ones and I posted our older laying hens on Craiglist. Someone came from Mora and bought them.
Another lady had posted that she wanted a baby pygmy, angora, or fainting goat. I had a baby born on 12/27. She was sold yesterday.
Now, I have only 3 pygmys left to sell and am corresponding with people who may be interested. Hopefully they go soon. Then, I will be left with goats that are larger and tend to stay in the fence much better. I will be done with the raising of pygmy goats! Maybe all the lilacs, roses, apple trees, cedar trees, etc. will be able to grow if the goats aren't out eating them!
As I'm selling, Shawn is looking for things to buy. I'm not sure it is supposed to work that way :). He is looking for a boar and we are corresponding with someone and hoping to get one this week. We are keeping 3 of our sows and plan to raise our own little piglets for butchering. It would be so cute to have little piglets.
Shawn continues to not be feeling real well. He got a cold and hasn't been able to kick it very fast. I'm starting to get it, but hoping it doesn't hit me as hard as it has hit him. It made for a less productive week for him. He has a job lined up to be starting next Monday so hoping he is fully recovered by then.
We are down to 5 weeks to the due date. Starting next week, I will be going to Hibbing every week for an ultrasound and fetal monitoring and then doctor's visits once a week. Should be a lot of fun :) The doctor told me to plan on the trips to the hospital taking about one and half hours each week. At least I'll be comfortable with the maternity floor by the time the baby comes and will probably have met all the nurses. She is going to try and get the visits as late in the day as possible so I'm not taking a bunch of vacation time from work.
How are things going for everyone else? What is new?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Welcome up north
Just wanted to invite everyone to come up and visit. Shawn has been busy, busy, busy.
He currently has ham and bacon in buckets in the fridge in the cure and next comes making a smoker and smoking them. We have fresh pork in the freezer :) Today he has been working on making venison hot sticks (more like loaves), summer sausage, and has pepperoni in the fridge for the night to finish up tomorrow.
Come on up and visit :)
He currently has ham and bacon in buckets in the fridge in the cure and next comes making a smoker and smoking them. We have fresh pork in the freezer :) Today he has been working on making venison hot sticks (more like loaves), summer sausage, and has pepperoni in the fridge for the night to finish up tomorrow.
Come on up and visit :)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
It was a little chilly this morning, about 45 degrees. It will warm up to 70ish thu, so we'll survive. You all can keep that extreme cold, it does not do a body good. We have been at the zoo a couple of time this year already, once the tiger was wrestling a barrel. Rumor has it a chimpanzee exhibit and a komodo dragon exhibit are being added this year, that would be cool....P.L.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year's Eve and all the best in the New Year!
Keep it SAFE!
Keep it SAFE!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
December on the 'Range
Here's a glimpse of our December: I know I've got to be missing stuff, but here's the fun things :)
My parents made us a wreath. We were joined on Christmas Day by:
My Dad
Laurie and Tristan
My Mom
Shawn was home too :)
Randy came over
and it was fun to see Tristan opening his presents 
We have gotten a lot of snow this December. Perfect for snowmobiling (Yes Dan and Mauri, I'm talking to you!)
Our farm animals are making it, but I'm not sure how. Wow has it been cold, then warms up, then cold again. Poor things
Saturday following Christmas, one of my goats gave birth. Yes, they are in the GARAGE!
One of the girls
the lonely boy
the one on the right didn't make it. She was just too little. Shawn tried to make me feel better by saying it's really hard to make triplets survive. She was just too weak and too small when she was born. If this had been any other time, she would have been hauled in the house and I would have been feeding her for months. However, with baby coming, I knew Shawn wasn't going to go for that as an added chore!Hope everyone has a wonderful New Year!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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Here are a few picks of the Christmas season. Emalee, Jenna and Drew all excited about the tree, Emalee as a little angel at the Sunday school program. Me and Bailey and of course me in the clothes Kendra found for me. P.L.
Here are a few picks of the Christmas season. Emalee, Jenna and Drew all excited about the tree, Emalee as a little angel at the Sunday school program. Me and Bailey and of course me in the clothes Kendra found for me. P.L.
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