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Historical statues planned for Queens

 Joe Winters has been commissioned by the Privateer Days Commission to carve three historic figures. 

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  Cutline :  A carving of Simeon Perkins will soon sit at the tourist bureau to greet guests and provide a photo-op for them.  The Privateer Days commission is receiving funding from the War of 1812 fund to create three carvings including... Sketch by Beth George

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Bernice Braid
- May 18, 2013
- 22 h 56

Wish I could be there to listen to these talented people

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