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July 4, 2021
Issue No. 27
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Churchville decorates for the 4th of July by Pamela Moore, Harvey C. Noone Post 954 Family Last year our tradition of celebrating the birth of America with parades, fireworks, vacations, picnics, and large gatherings of families and friends was impossible. Harvey C. Noone Legion responded by launching its first annual 4th of July Decorating Contest to ensure that, despite difficult circumstances, the community still celebrated the 4th with gratitude and fun. This year, the Auxiliary again joined in sponsoring this event and added a Poppy Display category. Poppies symbolize the sacrifices of those who died while serving
our nation and preserving the freedoms we so joyfully celebrate every 4th of July. The Poppy Display created by Ron and Carol Belczak beautifully expresses this symbol. Carol’s uncle, who was killed in WWII in the battle of Guadalcanal, and all other fallen heroes are honored. A portion of their display recreates Flanders Field, where the spring after WWI ended, the battlefields of France erupted with red poppies. At once, this humble flower became the symbol of remembrance of those who died defending freedom and democracy. Ellen Schulte’s display incorporates the traditional elements of a celebratory Star Spangled 4th of July with a bouquet of poppies and a sign stating, “Land of the Free Because of the Brave.” Again paying tribute to those who gave everything so future generations of Americans could gather together on July 4th to celebrate freedom and our nation’s birthday.
Ginger Parker won first place for her display of red, white, and blue. Photo by Ginger Parker.
Bridget Herrmann and Scott Fry won second place for their patriotic display. Photo by Bridget Herrmann.
Carol and Ron Belczak were the first place winners in the poppy display category. Photos by Pamela A. Moore.
Willie Sweeting Gazebo Dedication is July 10 at Sweden Town Park The Sweden Community Foundation, the Sweden Town Board, and the family of Willie Sweeting invite the community to the Willie Sweeting Gazebo Dedication at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at the Sweden Town Park. A reception in the Sweden Town Park Lodge will follow the dedication. In case of bad weather, the dedication will take place inside the lodge. The new Willie Sweeting Memorial Gazebo is located on the east side of the Sweden Town Park Lodge and is surrounded by water on three sides. Donations from the Sweeting family, Sweeting grandchildren, and many friends of Willie Sweeting made this project a reality. The Sweden Community Foundation, founded in 2005, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation committed to the
expansion, promotion, and funding of recreation opportunities for the residents in the greater Sweden Community. The foundation has helped finance many Sweden Town Willie Sweeting Park projects, including Nietopski Field, soccer/football fields and lights, Sweden Town Lodge, an accessible playground, and Splash Pad, plus supports many other community projects with grants and individual donors. Provided information and photo
The Willie Sweeting Gazebo was installed in September 2020, but the dedication was delayed due to the pandemic.
The displays of all the contestants exhibit the true American spirit of creativity, gratitude, and fun. Contest winners are: •Business Display – Jake’s Pub, North Chili •General Patriotic Display 1st place – Ginger Parker, Buffalo Road, Churchville •General Patriotic Display 2nd place – Bridget Herrmann and Scott Fry, North Union Street, North Chili •Poppy Display 1st place – Carol and Ron Belczak, Ridgefield Drive, Churchville •Poppy Display 2nd place – Ellen Schulte, Spotts Circle, Churchville More photos appear at www.harveycnoonepost954.org and on the Post Family’s Facebook page. Happy 4th of July to all, and Happy Birthday, America!