Author: Joseph Loren CarterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schools
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Upper Kittitas County Consolidation
Author: Joseph Loren CarterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Schools
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
'Another Story'
Author: Peter FasseroPublisher:
ISBN: 9780615797342
Category : Cle Elum (Wash.)
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Peter Fassero, born to Italian immigrants in 1905, lived in Cle Elum, Washington, graduated from Cle Elum High School, attended the University of Washington, worked in his family grocery store – the Economy Grocery - in Cle Elum for 51 years, and devoted a lifetime of public service to the Upper Kittitas County. All of this provided Peter with a keen interest in the history of his home-town area. After retiring from the grocery business in 1972, he began to write a weekly column for the local newspaper, the Northern Kittitas County Tribune, called “Another Story.” Peter’s “Another Story” column documented the stories of the first pioneer families that lived in the Cle Elum area, their traditions and ways of life in the early 1900s, as well as the towns, businesses, schools, mines, homes and farms they built. His columns were not only filled with historical facts, but also contained a good dose of personal stories, anecdotes and fun tidbits about life in the “good old days” of living in the Upper Kittitas County. The Tribune’s readers always looked forward to reading Pete’s next column, to get a glimpse into their past and to see how their ancestors lived. His journalistic endeavors provided a real treasure trove of local history and were enjoyed by readers of the Tribune during the 1970s and 1980s. There have been very few books written about the history of Cle Elum and its surrounding areas. Recognizing this lack of historical record, as well as an ever increasing interest in and emphasis on discovering our past, the Northern Kittitas County Historical Society, in cooperation with the Northern Kittitas County Tribune newspaper, is pleased to reprint a selection of Peter’s most captivating and historic “Another Story” articles and present them here in book form for all to read. This compilation of local stories and photos will not only provide a historical record, but will be a treasured “family” heirloom for all with ties to the Cle Elum area. As Peter would say – “Ciao! Ciao!” (an Italian expression meaning “Hello”, “Good-Bye”, and “at your service!”)
Making Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 1606
Book Description
Bicentennial Commemorative, Happy Birthday, America! 1776-1976
Author: Power Plant Engineering
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mechanical engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1232
Book Description
Mining and Scientific Press
Author: Report of Investigations
Author: Bumping Lake Enlargement, Yakima Project
Author: Report of Investigations
Author: Washington (State). Division of Geology and Earth ResourcesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Making the Grade
Author: Barb OwenPublisher: Washington State University Press
ISBN: 1636820786
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
In the early 1900s, a student with two years of high school could attend Ellensburg Normal School for one academic year, pass an examination, and receive a teaching certificate. Elsie Hodgson did just that. In response to her application, the clerk of the Tarpiscan School wrote, “You can teach our school...Sharpen up your six shooter, we got some ornery kids in these parts.” Ready for adventure, she accepted the offer and found kind, hospitable people, who treated her with respect and affection. In Making the Grade, thirteen former Kittitas country schoolmarms reflect fondly on their days of teaching in remote locales between 1914 and 1939. Usually, their classes were small with multiple grade levels in a single room, and the new educators also served as janitors, fire builders, cooks, and water haulers. They reported few difficulties with discipline. The schools often functioned as hubs for their communities, and popular social activities included holiday programs, plays, spelling bees, box socials, picnics, and dances. The young women confronted numerous challenges. For most, it was their first job. They were away from friends and family. They lacked supplies. For several, the experience also was an introduction to country life. Elsie Hodgson learned to ride a horse. Helen Donald Hadley's students showed her how to harvest wild onions that grew among rocks behind her schoolhouse. Emma Darter Utz rejected the idea of a field trip--coyotes and cougars prowled too near her school. Others contended with mischievous pet monkeys and swarms of bees. Facing these ordeals with creativity, dedication, and pluck, they enhanced the lives of many children, and earned the adoration of their rural populations.