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<br />05/02/2017 MINUTES 2 <br /> <br /> <br />felt it was remarkable and spoke volumes that 125 years later the <br />individuals are still being remembered and the families who were so <br />deeply affected and are being honored. He stated that this event had a <br />large part of shaping the future of the Roslyn, and was honored to have <br />the chance to recognize these families and their loved ones. Chairman <br />Jewell invited anyone in attendance who would like to speak about the <br />proclamation. <br /> <br />Jim Guerci, Chairman of the Roslyn, Ronald & Cle Elum Heritage Club <br />(RRCH Club), stated that he was a descendent of a coal miner immigrant <br />from Italy who worked in the mines for 30 years, and felt it was an <br />understatement to say these folks were resilient. He talked about the <br />hardships they survived and stated that this era was incredibly <br />important and thanked the Commissioners for recognizing this 125th <br />Anniversary. <br /> <br />Mike Miller stated that his Grandmother lost her father and brother in <br />the explosion and shared mementos and pictures he had. <br /> <br />Sam Maybo, President of the RRCH Club shared that he had an Uncle that <br />made it through the mines (50 years and ten months), without an injury <br />but a black lung and then had to have it removed continued on. He <br />thanked Commissioner Osiadacz for working to bring this Proclamation to <br />light and felt it helps to promote the mission & vision statements of <br />the RRCH Club. <br /> <br />Diana Burchak, said her Great Grandfather came with the survey crews in <br />1889 to Roslyn from Illinois. She shared her memories of listening to <br />stories under the dining room table where conversations took place back <br />then. She felt it was an amazing place to grow up and it provided a very <br />stable up-bringing. <br /> <br />Fred Kruger, long time history teacher shared his memories of <br />interviewing multi-cultural immigrants and miners etc., and how they <br />worked long hours in the mines and the pay was low. He stated that when <br />he visits the cemeteries he felt these folks were forgotten and is <br />appreciative of the proclamation to bring recognition back to the miners <br />and their families. <br /> <br />Motion carried 3-0. <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICAN’S MONTH COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />Commissioner O’Brien moved to approve a Proclamation declaring May 2017 <br />as Older Americans Month “Age Out Loud” in Kittitas County and urge <br />citizens to take the time to recognize older adults and the people who <br />serve and support them as powerful and vital individuals who greatly <br />contribute to the community. Commissioner Osiadacz seconded. Motion