prominent farmers at the time<\/a>, were storing grain in the Quonset hut. Johnston must have felt like a mountaineer surmounting Everest crawling atop mounds of the grain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Exploration and creativity are key components in expanding a child\u2019s horizons as they grow up. What more could any child ask for? On a farm there are acres of space to roam, play and let imagination run wild.<\/p>\n
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Even back then, the Quonset hut was used as a makerspace \u2013 just in an informal capacity. Johnston and his brothers built Go Karts and all sorts of contraptions. So, turning the space into Barnone seemed natural.<\/p>\n
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Foraging the farm for bits of steel and abandoned machinery, the Johnston brothers welded together all sorts of makeshift machines. The farm had plenty of tools and supplies. Johnston learned how to weld at a young age and went on to pursue traditional engineering degrees and gain skills in mechanical and electrical engineering.<\/p>\n
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You never know what huge impact one small childhood experience is going to have. With the freedom to chase whatever captures their interest, children can truly become whatever they dream to be.<\/p>\n
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I hope Barnone will serve as the backdrop that inspires children for many generations to chase their creative interests.<\/p>\n
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By guest writer
\nDomenico Nicosia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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