— by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
The April window scene of the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum, featuring colorful nesting bird eggs nestled among branches of apple blossoms, creations of artist Susan Phillips, has been retired in favor of the current display honoring all Valley Falls graduates with emphasis on those of 2012.
School colors dominate with a scattering of small signs depicting diplomas and mortar boards, accompanied by enlarged photos of Valley Falls schools Number one and Number two, and an item of sports apparel.
The military window display remembers the sacrifices of men and women veterans, past and present, with miniature American flags and military company flags surrounded by red poppies interspersed with tiny white crosses reminiscent of the infamous WWI poem with introductory words: "In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses row on row . . ." etc.
The museum is open Saturdays at 10 a.m. and at other times with advance arrangements. Guided tours are available. Admission is free.
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