To the Editor:
The parade this year truly featured the wonderful businesses, products and talents of the Waldoboro community. Thank you to all who participated in this fun and festive parade.
Jean Lawrence was well recognized as the Grand Marshal and she was followed by the Blueberry Queen and newly crowned Miss Waldoboro. My favorite float was the Super Clam Hod carrying our fire chief, Paul Smeltzer. We are blessed to have an abundant shellfish harvesting region and it was great to see that highlighted. The music performed in the parade and later by the Bay Winds North Wind Ensemble was an excellent addition to the festivities.
We had the most glorious weather on Waldoboro Day. The 5K Race was well attended and we are thankful for the sponsorship of the Waldoboro Business Association and the organization of George Gould, in making that happen.
The Public Works Department was on time in providing the trash cans and road blocks. We appreciate their professional patience in dealing with the staggered events of the day. Our Police Department and Emergency Services Personnel did an exemplary job in directing traffic and dealing with safety issues.
There were exciting demonstrations of the Seat Belt Convincer, hands-on CPR and the fire truck ladder extension. I am always amazed at how high the ladder extends and that there is someone brave enough to climb it.
The food and crafts for sale added interest to the day, along with the library book sales, the pet parade, the gallery open houses, the high energy performance of Dance Mania and of course, the boat rides. You couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant day to be on the water.
The afternoon was filled with music, the sound system was well managed and the street dancing continued even after the awesome fireworks.
Thank you to all who participated, to all the businesses that so generously donated and to all the community members that volunteered in supporting this special day of the year!
Caren Clark
Chair, Waldoboro Day Committee
Waldoboro
