Last Year’s Parade Of Lighted Boats (2008)
Congratulations Winners of Middle River’s 6th Annual Parade of Lighted Boats!
Best in Parade:
- 1st Place: Have a Sweet Christmas led by Captains Greg Bosse and Doug Hock and their spirited crew (CandyLand-with snow machine aboard)
- 2nd Place: Elissa J led by Captain Hank Stratmeyer and his spirited crew of North Point Yacht Club (the train)
- 3rd Place: Billy Bob led by Captain Dewayne Rye and his spirited crew of DJR Construction (Rudolph leading Deer pulling Sleigh)
Honorable Mention: Candy Lane Express decorated by the Jones, D’Anna, and Kline families (Large Christmas Tree, Santa, and Gingerbread House)
People’s Choice Award: (tie between 2 boats)
- Elissa J led by Captain Hank Stratmeyer and his spirited crew of North Point Yacht Club (the train)
- Have a Sweet Christmas decorated by Greg Bosse and Doug Hock and their spirited crew (Candy Land-with snow machine aboard)
Best Theme of Christmas:
- 1st Place: Get the Net led by Captain Tim Stevens and their spirited crew from St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Joy to the World Nativity Scene)
- 2nd Place: Barbara Ann led by Captain Milton Tar III and his spirited crew (flashing snowflakes)
- 3rd Place: Pier Pressure led by Captain Wayne Orem and his Spirit Crew
Honorable Mention: Captain Steve and Jen Delgarno and their spirited crew of Baltimore Boating Center(Wreath)
Best Illuminated:
- 1st Place: Elissa J led by Captain Hank Stratmeyer and his spirited crew of North Point Yacht Club (the train)
- 2nd Place: Candy Lane Express decorated by the Jones, D’Anna, and Kline families (Large Christmas Tree, Santa, and Gingerbread House)
- 3rd Place: Have a Sweet Christmas led by Captains Greg Bosse and Doug Hock and their spirited crew (Candy Land-with snow machine aboard)
Honorable Mention: Rumor 5 Captain Gary Guerassio and their spirited crew (deer and lighted outriggers)
Best Sailboat:
- Candy Lane Express decorated by the Jones, D’Anna, and Kline families (Large Christmas Tree, Santa, and Gingerbread House)
Best Powerboat:
- 1st Place: The Next Chapter led by Captain Ted Jonescu and their spirited crew (presents and flashing lights)
- 2nd Place: WAC & SAC led by Captain Richard Neumann of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (Charlie Brown Christmas)
- 3rd Place: Captain Steve Bachman and his Spirit Crew of Baltimore Boating Center led by Drew (Deer in front with 2 Christmas Trees)
Honorable Mention: Summer Magic led by Captain Dennis Machin and his spirited crew (2 Deer)
Best Yacht Club Entry:
- 1st Place: Elissa J (the train) led by Captain Hank Stratmeyer and his spirited crew of North Point Yacht Club
- 2nd Place: Out Numbered led by Captain Jeff Baier and his spirited crew of BMYC
Thank you to all waterfront owners who illuminated their piers and Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Lighted Pier Competition!
Best Residential Pier Winner:
- “Joy” by Tracy and David Steedman of Bowleys Quarters
- Runner-up: “Dr. Seuss Christmas” by Ramon and Michele Diaz and Barbara Cummins of Wilson Point
- Best Business Pier: “Oh Christmas Tree” by Hilltop Marina of Hopkins Creek
- Runner-up: “Winter Wonderland” by Wild Duck Café of Bowleys Quarters
- Best Community Pier: “Ho, Ho, Hopewell” by the Hopewell Pointe Slipholders Association on Hopkins Creek
- Runner-up: “The Grinch Returns” in Wilson Point Park on Dark Head Creek
We are grateful to all who made this year’s parade a success!
Judges:
Tim Sherman ● Jeff Foreman ● Russ Harvey ● Mike Weiss ● Mike Pittinger ● Brian Harris
Decorating Committee: Ron and Marisa Conner ● Matt Jones ● Katie Jones ● Bob Jones ● Mary Lee Jones ● Stephanie D’Anna ● Rachel D’Anna ● Donna D’Anna ● Matt Slomba ● Joan Kline ● Louis Kline ● Boy Scout Troop 355 ●
Santa and all the dedicated volunteer elves at Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities
The Safety Boats: Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department Units 216, 217, & 219 ● North Point-Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Marine Unit 268 ● Baltimore County Police Marine Unit ● Deckelman Marine Group ●
Desperado Marine Services/TowBoat U.S. Middle River ● SeaTow Upper Chesapeake ● TowBoat U.S. Baltimore
Public Viewing Area Land Safety Detail: Middle River Volunteer Fire Department Sound Reinforcement Provided by Greg’s Productions Group
2008 Title Sponsors: Stansbury Yacht Basin ● Premier Events
● Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association ● Baltimore Boating Center ●Baltimore Tent Company ● Wilson Point Liquors ● Image Engineering ● Enoch Office Equipment ● Frito Lay ● R.P. MehlFishing Tackle ● Premier Events ● C&R Custom Engraving ● Jeff Foreman & Assoc., Inc. ● Catering by Brazil, Weber, & Wells ● Carson’s Creekside Restaurant & Lounge ● Mike’s Doughboys ● Middle River Recreation Council ● Wild Duck Café
● River Watch Restaurant ● C.B.M. Contractors, Inc. ● Individual Community Supporters and Waterfront Homes along Route
This is our ONLY community-wide annual fundraiser to fund the upcoming year’s educational programs!
Donations are appreciated and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law! We appreciate
your support of our dedication to providing public access to experiencing Baltimore County’s waterfront and multi-faceted significance of the Chesapeake Bay to encourage preservation through education.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
