| Show PREFACE In choosingtheme for this yearSaga of the Sanpitch From Peas to Parachutes and Hats to Harnesses we hoped to stir memories of old businesses and industries that once occupied the buildings in the towns of Sanpeteor those that no longer exist and some that are still in operation We are pleased with the response we have had The more research we do become aware of how fast the being lost and how needful of the access it is past the more we to this history is to preserve the mation concerning the people places and events have made our communities what they are today The work the disappointments excitement our ancestors industries can all struggle Their give for with our examples us courage the which of future to fun an thrift and our and us this grandparents following the farmerwagon ready the toil as viner they developed as complex and we world industry can in making plans strong foundation on had the drug What at visited corner sundaes or visiting the the fresh cheese curd or full of newly cut peas sense of patriotism developed as they worked at the Parachute the war effort How much they learned to daily the lives foresight and they our that lives store with their 4th of July town creamery fortaste of for on in fun as integrity giving our impact problems incentive pattern What experienced have own the infor the harness they plant helping appreciate the shop and watched horses being shod or went to the mill and felt the flour as it emerged from the grain being ground Business direct today contact We probably but we need is much with the donwant to have an different processes as we that to go back to understanding donsupply have our soft the needs the pioneer ways of their way of life It will help us appreciate our rich heritage and value the hard work and sacrifices they made for us that we might enjoy all the luxuries we have today We need to know that our ancestors found much happiness in their work and that their lives were satisfying to them ii |
