Loose Ends: Monuments to things that matter

One can count the number of monuments in the White River Valley on one hand — unless the various and sundry bronzes honoring cultural traditions count. The two large blocks of granite honoring the soldiers and warriors at Milk Creek honors the memory of both groups. The boulder on the courthouse lawn honors the first settlers in the community as well. The sculptures seen throughout the town — the sheepdog herding the sheep, the mother…