Student at recess at the Morton School.

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The Morton school in 1952. The new school was built of cinder blocks and old brick. The large fir and pine trees were a source of shade and entertainment since they were the home of many squirrels. Photograph courtesy of Nellie F Ramsey Garrison.

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By Mary Garrison
How does a young, single woman prepare herself to teach in a one room, country school house? When this question was asked of Nellie F. Ramsey Garrison, an 86 year old retired teacher of Bonner County schools, she smiled, laughed and said there is…