Vol. 4 No. 16
June 9, 2010
Happy Father’s Day
Inside This Issue...
Men Who Earned the Title “Father”
By Jacquie Foote
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hen we speak of a “father” we usually mean a biological father ... or one who has taken the place of a biological father. But sometimes we accord a man who has made truly significant contributions to the world the title of “father” in his field. Such men are the subject of this article. George Washington: Father of the United States of America his remarkable man was born in Westmoreland County, Va., on Feb. 22, 1732, the eldest child from his father Augustine Washington’s second marriage. Young Washington lived on the family estate on Pope Creek until his father died in 1743. After that he went to live with his older halfbrother, Lawrence, at Mount Vernon. When Lawrence died of tuberculosis in 1752, Washington inherited Mount Vernon. Washington served in the British army during the French and Indian War, becoming known for his intelligence, bravery and excellent leadership style and being promoted to colonel. Washington left the army in 1758 and returned to Mount Vernon. In January 1759, he married a young widow named Martha Dandrige Custis. Washington, unable to have children, raised Martha’s as his own. In June 1775, Congress’s unanimous vote made Washington commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. George Washington came into the Revolutionary War at a time when the colonists were suffering defeat after defeat. He not only helped them achieve victory, but he saved them from exactly what they had sought to escape. Continued on page 6
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June 18
Sample Middlefield’s Best at A Taste of Middlefield
Wayne Luoma Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Page 11
By Nancy Hrivnak
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ou’ve got an extra job to do on Friday, June 18. That task is to save enough energy during the workday to stay in town for an evening party in the park, rain or shine! Meet and greet your neighbors, and eat some of the treats that have made Middlefield famous at A Taste of Middlefield 2010. Or there’s an even better option … Go home after work, and gather the family. Bring the whole brood. A Taste of Middlefield offers fun for kids of all ages. Will your dinner-on-the-hoof be Swiss cheese on a stick, a pulled pork sandwich, chicken, fresh Amish baked goods, sausage, pizza or a combination platter? So many choices; so little room in the tummy … A Taste of Middlefield, sponsored by Middlefield Chamber of Commerce and the Middlefield Village Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments, will be Friday, June 18 from 4 to 10 p.m. on the fire department grounds near the village municipal center. The event calls the great people of our community together for a fun evening while showcasing some of our local businesses. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, featuring more for everyone. Along with local business displays, educational materials and giveaways, food aplenty will be available. Buy goodies at vendor’s booths on the event grounds, or stroll the village sidewalks where local restaurants will remain open. Take a ride in an Amish horse-drawn buggy during A Taste of Middlefield festivities, a new opportunity being offered this year. Geauga County seniors will run a chair volleyball tournament from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the center bay of the fire department. Care to bring a team to challenge them? Call Mariann Van Pelt at 440-632-0611 to register a team. (Believe it or not, one of the hardest parts for novices is constantly staying in the chair for the duration of the competition!) Kids’ activities from 5 to 8 p.m. include play on an inflatable slide; crafts; fire truck, police cruiser and ambulance displays; and appearances by Ronald McDonald and a clown. Also, kids can turn in their completed circus-themed coloring contest entries (found in the Middlefield Recreation Department summer/fall brochure) upstairs in the fire department building. Coloring contest entrants will compete for a pair of tickets to the Kelly Miller Circus and other prizes. A Chinese auction will be held at 9 p.m. with some great items for all. The beer garden area (for adults 21 and older only) has been expanded to encompass the whole event site. Akron band StrukSure will be playing from 6 to 9 p.m. and features lead singer Kevin Harper, a 2004 Cardinal graduate. The band looks forward to rocking the fire station. Admission is free. Bring your lawn chair and come on down. Shop, browse, eat, dance and enjoy time with your neighbors and friends. Fo r f u r t h e r i n fo r m a t i o n , contact the chamber office at 440632-5705, or visit their Web site at mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. Post Photo/ Middlefield Village Administrator Dan Weir
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Cardinal Schools Page 17
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