Thursday, June 11, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Did You Walk, Get a Ride, Take a Bus, Or Bike To Coolidge?
Did You Walk, Get a Ride, Take a Bus, Or Bike To Coolidge?
I started a Facebook page for my junior high - Calvin Coolidge - and one for my grade school - Garfield.
I gather photos where I can - many have helped. Facebook encouraged me to ask questions, so I posted for Coolidge - "How did you get to Coolidge?"
We have 1,500 members, so I thought a few might want to respond.
We have 1,100 responses to that question. One alumnus became quite disturbed that we listed various means, such as walking, riding a bike, or getting a ride in the family car. New members of the group tend to add to the list because it is often near the top.
- One lawyer became very angry that we were discussing trivia. He probably missed the nostalgia of stores along the way,
- a book store,
- a laundry where we bought hot cocoa in the winter.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Sunday, February 19, 2023 Rest in Peace, Danny S. Collin, MHS 66
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Rest in Peace, Danny S. Collin, MHS 66
Danny S. Collin, 74, of Orion, peacefully passed Monday, February 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Esterdahl Mortuary Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. Memorials may be made to GiGi’s Playhouse QC or Black Hawk Outreach Center in memory of Adrianne Leigh Reynolds. Danny was born on August 18, 1948, in Moline, the son of Harold S. and Vivian V. (Danielson) Collin. He was a U.S. Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Navy from 1966-69. Danny married Jill Ogden on June 11, 1977, in Moline. He severed an electrical apprenticeship at Williams & White, then worked as a journeyman electrician for John Deere, retiring in 2008 after 30 years. He was a UAW union steward and member the veterans committee. Growing up he participated in Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts. Danny enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and boating. He spent much of his time with his grandchildren, as they brought him so much joy. He loved attending all of their sporting events and activities with Jill, missing very few. Danny enjoyed woodworking and was an accomplished handyman. It was an honor for him to serve others with his endless talents. Survivors include his wife, Jill; children, Brooke (Justin) Schatteman, East Moline, IL; Heather (Justin) Lance, Roanoke, Indiana; grandchildren, Addison, Brittyn, Jaidyn Schatteman, and Easton and Eli Lance; sister, Vicki (Francis) Fisher, Lowden, IA; brother, Jerry Collin, Colona, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Shirley Collin and sister-in-law Judy Collin. |
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Diane Weyer Smith Reading Stories to Her Grandchildren - A Family Tradition
Diane Weyer Smith Reading Stories to Her Grandchildren -
A Family Tradition
I asked Dave and Diane Smith if I could post this photo of her reading stories to her grandsons.
1966ers - does Diane remind you of your grannie?
Not mine either.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Happy 35th Anniversary Today - Diane Weyer and Dave Smith
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| Coolidge Reflector. |
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| Dave in "Bye Bye Birdie" MHS 1964 musical. |
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| Diane's senior picture. |
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