Nightmare in Strathmere was held on August 22. We had a hot, steamy night, but the storms held off and a great time was had by all. The Boat Parade was led by Grand Marshalls Joan DiFiore and Ed Andress, both of whom were born right here in Strathmere!
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From President Randy Roash:
Thanks go to many for a successful and safe Nightmare. Despite an offshore hurricane threat, a recession, and threatening thunderstorms at parade time, we did it. Thanks go out to Scott & Jen Walsh for organizing and running the parade, judges, and awards (stepping in for new dad Gar Bacon); to Dave & Herb Hollinger for the shirt design and purchase; to Robin & Kurt Henry, Debbe & Tom Starr, Carole Jameson, Randy Roash, Herb Hollinger and Rosemarie Whelan for T-Shirt Sales; to Robin Henry for her many letters, announcements and e-mail reminders; to Carole Jameson for managing ticket sales and to Mike Clifford, Robin Henry and Rosemarie Whelan for their help with ticket sales. Thanks also to Gary Seagraves for the Grand Marshall Boat and captain services; to Bob Babezki and the Coast Guard Auxiliary for parade route management; to Debbe Starr for arranging the Parade Permit with the State Police, and to Twistie’s, Frank’s Boats, Whale Creek Marina and the Deauville Inn for their help. To all the boats and houses who participated, you were not spectators, you were our players. Many comments were heard that Strathmere was a bit quiet for Nightmare and that it had a good feel to it, felt like locals having their party rather than a “Night in Venice” carnival-type night.
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Winners were as follows:
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Boats:
Grand Prize – Dave Townsend, “Off the Wagon”
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Who fell off?
Award
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First Runner-up – Bill Wedler, “Wine Flu”
Award
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Second Runner-up – Brian Riordan, “Dredgers”
Award
Those reflective belts close down the camera…
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Houses, Docks on the Bay:
Grand Prize – Stephenson, Cooper, Kubiak and Furey Families, “Gilligan’s Island”
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Who’s that in the grass skirt and fetching green top? !!
Award
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First Runner-up – Mike Clifford, “Woodstock” (Strathstock)
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Second Runner-up – Mike Silcox, “Strathmere Under Construction” (Dredge Pipe)
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Houses off the Bay:
Grand Prize – Ella and Roy Diamond, “Real Housewives of Strathmere”
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First Runner-up – Strathmere Motel, “Pirates’ Nightmare” (no picture available).
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For “More Nightmare Pictures”, click here
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