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Wilbur Wright, A Life of Consequence

Posted on May 25, 2012 by lynda

May 30, 1912 This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by lynda

Tucked away in both our local history and our aviation collections are some wonderful stories of mothers from the past. If you have been following our postings on the Patterson brothers during the Civil War, you already know that most … Continue reading →

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Music in the Air

Posted on April 26, 2012 by lynda

My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require. ~ Edward Elgar As we look forward to the sunshine and … Continue reading →

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