The second Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM at the Clayton Drive In, members and guests join together for an informal business meeting of the CDPHS.

HOMEPAGE THE CLAYTON and DEER PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY About The Society EMAIL LINKS INTERNET LINKS NEWSLETTERS ISSUE # 1 ISSUE # 2 ISSUE # 3 ISSUE # 4 ISSUE # 5 ISSUE # 6 ISSUE # 7 ISSUE # 8 ISSUE # 9 ISSUE # 10 ISSUE # 11 ISSUE # 12 ISSUE # 13 ISSUE # 14 ISSUE # 15 ISSUE # 16 ISSUE # 17 ISSUE # 18 ISSUE # 19 ISSUE # 20 ISSUE # 21 ISSUE # 22 The Society's Copyright Policy Historical Society Publications The Old Clayton School DPHS Boxing 1945 - 1949 DPHS Boxing Pictures Homesteading At Clayton Washington Stepping To The Side: A Dynamite Primer Deer Parks Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Atlas Missile Album Atlas Missile Schematics AN EAGLE HAS LANDED AN EAGLE 2 A STAR IS BORN A STAR CONT. ARCADIA ORCHARD BAMONTES' INLAND NORTHWEST BAMONTES' SPOKANE CDA ETC BAMONTES' SPOKANE COUNTY BAMONTE MYSTERIES BARNS ARE NOBLE BARNS ARE BEAUTIFUL  BIG FOOT VALLEY BIG FOOT WILDERNESS BIG FOOT BY PETE COFFIN CDPHS HAPPENINGS CDPHS MUSEUM ARTIFACTS #1 CDPHS MUSEUM ARTIFACTS #2 CHURCHS OF THE WILD WEST CLAYTON  1 CLAYTON  2 CLAYTON  3 CLAYTON  4 CLAYTON  5 CLAYTON  6 FAMILIES CLAYTON  7 CLAYTON 8 CLAYTON BAKERS   " KING PT 1   " KING PT-2 KING -- DELL   " KING PT 3   " KING WWII   " KING KINGREY CARMEN & MARLENE KING KING OF THE HILL CLAYTON STELTING CLAYTON - ALLEN'S SIDING CLAYTON B.S. CLAYTON  CENSUS R. L. POLK CLAYTON FAIR CLAYTON FAIR 2 CLAYTON  GETTMANS CLAYTON'S  WB&L CLAYTON'S  WB&L 2 CLAYTON WINTER 1948 - 1949 CLAYTON DAY CLAYTON DAY 2 CLAYTON GRANGE CLAYTON  CLASS PICS #1 CLASS # 2 CLASS # 3 CLASS  #4 CLASS GRAD PICS CLASS ASSORT D.P. 1 CLASS ASSORT D.P. 2 CLASS ASSORT D.P. 3 DPHS GRAD.PICS. 1913 - 1943 DPHS GRAD. PICS. 1944 - D.P. 1937 ALBUM D.P. 1942 ALBUM D.P. 1943 ALBUM D.P. 1946 ALBUM D.P. 08 - 09 STATE CHAMPS DEER PARK #1 DEER PARK # 2 DEER PARK # 3 DP ABBOTT FAMILY DP  ETTA MAY BENNETT 1 DP ETTA MAY 2 DP ETTA MAY 3 DP ETTA MAY 4 DP HIGH REUNIONS DP  HODGES DP LAWRENCE ZIMMERER LZ 1 DP LZ 2 DPLZ 3 DP LZ 4 DP LZ 5 DP OLSEN DP SHAY LOCOMOTIVE  DP SETTLERS & FAIR FAMILY GATHERINGS FRED ASTAIR & ELENOR POWELL HERITAGE OF INDUSTRY HISTORIC BUILDINGS LENO PRESTINI 1 LENO 2 LENO 3 LOON LAKE # 1 LOON LAKE # 2 LOON LAKE #3 NORD #1 NORD # 2  NORD RAINY NORDS ROSIE ETC NORD & SWEET VIOLET PEEK AT THE PAST PERSONALITIES REGIONAL FAVORITES RESTORATION CLASSIC SCHOOLS PG-1 SCHOOLS PG-2 SCHOOLS PG-3 SPRINGDALE-HUNTERS STAGECOACH 1 STAGECOACH  2 SANCTUARIES OF THE 1800s SPOKANE HISTORY STEVENS COUNTY SUZZALLO LIB. Uof W  SUZZALLO STATUES TERRA COTTA TERRA COTTA 2  THEN & NOW   TRYSIL ZION 1 TRYSIL ZION 2 TRYSIL ZION. 3. TRYSIL ZION 4 TRYSIL ZION 5 TRYSIL ZION OLSONS TRYSIL EXPO 2008 # 1 VERA SPAULDING EPIC VINTAGE WILLIAMS VALLEY WILD ROSE PRAIRIE  WIND BASEBALL FRED WIND A BREEZE  WIND COWANS WIND COWAN OLDS WINDS OF SANTA ANNA ZIBELL FAMILY CONTACT WEBMASTER

Our Society is comprised of members from Deer Park, Loon Lake and Clayton and the surrounding area.  We are a well rounded group from all walks of life, but with one goal in mind. Each of us is dedicated to preserving and recording the wealth of rich history for these communities. 

Our President, Bill Sebright, our Web Master, Bob Clouse and our Exectutive board members, Mark Wagner, Rob Higgins, Sharon Clark, and Grace Hubal are instrumental in spearheading past, present and beyond. Having formed the group just a few years ago, a great deal has been accomplished. The Clayton School has been placed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.  The Society publishes a newsletter called the Mortarboard. A free handout with shorter historical event articles. Four "Reports to the Society" are in print.

Bill Sebright saw the need for a Website in keeping with the times. Bob Clouse started this site, and in a little over a year this site has developed into a reference point, not only for the benefit of the average individual but news publications and organizations throughout the USA and beyond. Our team is persuing in cooperation with various other historical societies the life of our own distinguished native Artist, Leno Prestini. Exhibitions are planned in August of 2010.  Anyone with information on Mr. Prestini is asked to contact us.  Another story in the works is of the Arcadia Orchards which is massive, and the list goes on.

Another far reaching goal is establishing a museum. We have a wealth of memorabelia collected and donated by people willing to share these priceless artifacts and we as a group are equally anxious to share them with you. 

Here is a typical group of some of the members and with an honored guest as well, Mr. Eddie Olson front and center. There are normally at least a dozen attending each meeting.

This is a photo of a rather uncommon Saturday morning meeting. We were joined by Bob and Susan Wind Simpson from Castle Rock, Colorado. Susan is a descendant of the Wind/Cowans, late 1800's Clayton pioneer family. Mae Huffman Fishbach, Class of 1932, Clayton High School and Vera Wind Spaulding were also in attendance.

One of Clayton's claim to fame, the most famous of all is our incomparable artist, Mr. Leno Prestini. Another individual of possibly equal influence from an entirely different aspect was Silvio Costa. The two were the very closest of companions. Leno was always thankful to the Costa family for the unending love and attention they bestowed on his recently widowed Mother. Leno did this painting for Silvio. Silvio willed it to his younger Brother Duane and Duane gave itto his Cousin Bruno. Duane and Bruno presented this pricelss heirloom to our Society.

Prestini's Untitled-'52. Leno was very complex. Many have attempted to analyze him and his artistry. He is still a mystery!

We are rather proud of our entergetic group. In our midst is Mr. Mark Wagner. Executive at E.W.U. and our Treasurer. Taffy and Randy Long are the proprietors of the famous Clayton Burger Drive in. Our Society would possibly not exist were it not for the generosity of these two Clayton/Deer Park natives.

Mr. Randy Long, long on generosity and short on talk. He seems to be the only male on the work force, so his duties are many, but handle them he does.

A very familar adage is, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness." It is difficult to imagine a restaurant more sanitary than the Clayton Drive In. And we as a group feel honored to hold our meetings in this supreme atmosphere.

Thus lays the foundation of our organization. Many guests come and go, adding another aspect to our goals. Our goals and challanges are many. We take every one in stride.

In a very secluded valley sits this picuresque barn owned by Randy and Taffy Long. It was built by a Scandinavian homesteader in the 1890s. In the early 1930s the Baker family could make out the signature of this Scandinavian written on the inside of one of the doors. It is alleged that not one spike was used in its construction.

This is Leno Prestini's studio. Architecturally designed, constructed and decorated from concept to completion by Leno. One possibility would entail our museum structure following his architecture, being identical with two exceptions, larger in size and with tempered glass patio fixed (non opening) doors to enable visitors to see our collection of artifacts, open or not.

Another donated momento on a much smaller scale. Some items, though very personal and in some manner a bit precious serves no earthly good, tucked away in an old jewlery box or ribbons in an old 1946 Deer Park Stag annual. I am positive more people got to see these items the day they were presented to the CDPHS than had seen them in the last 60 years. It is far more rewarding to give than receive.

As of May 10th 2008, this is for the most part our team plus a few very influential guests, Paul Erickson front row, left, and Arlene and Aaron Olson, front row, right. Also Bob Lemley, center, is a missileer and was a great help on Wally's "Standing Watch," CDPHS's second "Reports." In addition this group has the backing and cooperation of the community at large. No pie in the sky dreams, just down to earth reality.

Mrs. Susan Wind Simpson. Susan, Tulla, Paul and Ken are Honorary Associate Members of our Clayton/Deer Park Historical Society. Each are family Genealogists. Each have shared their knowledge of our community from afar. Susan tells the story of the "Wind Cowan Olds" pioneers. 3 albums of dedication to getting it right.

Good fortune befell the CDPHS in December of 2009 when the Washington State National Guard bequeathed their Eagle to our Society. This Bald Eagle was manufactured at the WB&L Clayton Terra Cotta plant circa 1920. Now we are bringing it home. Please see AN EAGLE HAS LANDED & AN EAGLE 2 for 'The Rest of the Story.'

Grace Huble. Youth & enthusiasm will lead her to new hieghts.

Bill Sebright accepts the Dedication Plaque from Mr. Art Ohler at our CDPHS meeting in Jan. 2010.

Mr. Paul Erickson, born and raised in Deer Park with the knowledge and expertice to be a Genealogist of family as well as the roots of Deer Park itself.

The Zion Cemetery has only one Satre buried there. But she did more than her share for the community She gave us The Stelting family and Clark and Debby Satre among many others. Clark and Debbie as pictured above have deep roots from Clayton to Trysill Norway. They recently returned from a Gala Trysil gathering and meeting with their many relations that remain. Clark has been huge in helping with the Satre family History,

Mr. Kenneth Westby, the son of a dedicated recorder of pioneer history, Harald Westby. Ken gives us an insight into the earliest arrival of Norwegian immigrants in an incomparable view of our ancestors.

Peter Coffin singlehandedly revived the History of Big Foot Valley. The Valley still bears the name but thanks to his intense interest we have a very diverse set of photos depicting this segment of our heritage. A point of interest, Peter joined our Website team as of the first of the year 2009. We welcome him with open arms. You will notice his work as we proceed, he is an articulate accomplished writer.

Our January 10, 2009, CDPHS meeting was a real barn burner considering it was held during a record breaking winter. A number of guests attended such as Lyle Holcomb, Betty Burdette and also Peter Coffin (far right standing) attended his second meeting. His articulate mannerisms were immediately recognized and he agreed to come on board and help on our Website.

Our Club house, Otherwise known as the Clayton Drive In on an early morning Clayton Day. A free Breakfast on the House with proceeds from Contributions for worthwhile Community Organizations. This year being the Clayton Community Fair.

On January, 16 2010, a small group of our Society met at Bennedito's Pizza Parlor in South Spokane. Joining us was our very Honored Guest, Jason Hubal, Son of our Secretary and Board Member Grace Hubal. How sweet it was! Those pictured are, Nurse Kim, Mary Clouse with her Husband Bob and the one and only JASON HUBAL, Our Friend. Not pictured but attending our little party were Grace Hubal, Duane Costa, and Bill Sebright. Duane delivered a nice check to go into the “Eagle Fund.”

NOTE: Our Website crew consists of the five following photos

This picture of Clayton (ART) Stelting was taken by Bill Sebright on May 20, 2009. Art has contributed mightily to our CDPHS website with more to come. Thank you Art Stelting, you are a Champion.

OUR WEBSITE COMMITTEE. BILL SEBRIGHT, as President rides herd on all functions of CDPHS. The Website consumes much of his time. After one of our monthly meeting, Lorraine Ball said it all, "If it weren't for Bill Sebright we wouldn't be here."

PETER COFFIN, Genealogist, Editor of the website, Photographer with a knack of spectacular photos.

SHARON CLARK, CDPHS Historian and our highly gifted Editor of Print Publications.

GRACE HUBAL, Society Secretary

ROBERT A. CLOUSE Webmaster.