The weather could not have been better on Monday for the annual 4th of July festivities, and in particular the parade through the Village. The theme of this year’s parade was Iconic American Brands, featuring slogans and mascots that have created both our and the world’s image of us.
The honor of Parade Grand Marshal was bestowed this year on Berlin Town Clerk Anne Maxon who has served the Town and its residents in that post since 1982. She was Deputy Town Clerk for six years prior to that.
As usual, many prizes were handed out, with the judging taking place just prior to the parade’s step off. Here is the list of winners:
Grand Prize: Freedom – The U.S. Constitution by The Grafton Baptist Church
Theme First Place: An American Picnic by The Taconic Lake Association – JP Thomas
Theme Second Place: Iconic Themes by Oswald/Hammond
Funniest First Place: Dodge Brothers by Charles and Karen Davis
Funniest Second Place: Looney Tunes by Jason and Lynn Dunterman
Prettiest First Place: Hersey Chocolate by Hammersmith
Prettiest Second Place: Great Outdoors by Team Sprinkles
Business First Place: Lanesboro Country Store by Tyler Purdy
Business Second Place: Quality Construction by Bill and Lisa Hammersmith
Business Third Place: Paulson Wood Products by Don Paulson
Farm Equipment First Place: 1956 Farmall
Farm Equipment Second Place: Allis Chalmers by the Giumarra Family
Farm Equipment Third Place: John Deere by Kinderhook Farms
Trucks First Place: 1965 International Fire Truck
Trucks Second Place – Mack Model B by Don Paulson
Trucks Third Place – GMC by Chad Gerstel
Antique Autos First Place – 1950 Jeepster by John Kellar
Classic/Modified First Place – 1948 Oldsmobile
Classic/Modified Second Place – 1956 Chevrolet by George Dahl
Classic/Modified Third Place – 1972 Oldsmobile by Julie Riccardi & Sandra Billert, owned by Henry Tanner
Horseback Riders First Place – Mule by Quarter Moon Farms
Horseback Riders Second Place – Allie, Cantering Cowpokes
Horseback Riders Third Place – Edna Olson
Horses/Wagons First Place – Sara Leonard, Cantering Cowpokes
Fire Departments: Best Appearing – Petersburgh Volunteer F.D.
Most in Line – Petersburgh Volunteer F.D.
Antique Equipment – Berlin Fire Department
