Ocean Point Column
April 17
By Maryellen Bertrand
There are finally signs
of spring appearing all around, our daffodils are beginning to show growth, the
days are getting warmer and the daylight hours are longer. One sure sign of spring is the return of baseball and here
in New England our World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. Many of us Ocean
Pointers will be cheering on our team as the season unfolds with the hopes of
another championship this year.
Jean and John Webster welcomed in spring by recently
attending the Red Sox Minor League affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs vs. the
Rock Cats. Jean reports it was a great spring day with lots of people in attendance.
They thoroughly enjoyed watching the Sea Dogs beat the Rock Cats and in
addition to a great game she and John enjoyed all of the delicious treats that
the ballpark has to offer.
Another sure sign of spring is the Boston Marathon; this year
will be the 118th running of the Marathon and will be held on Monday
April 21st. Who could ever forget the tragedy of last year’s event
especially if you were a participant, a spectator at the finish line or an
official? Many of my family members were there at the finish line when the
bombs went off that day. My brothers Tom, Michael and Peter are all track
officials and have worked the Marathon for many years. Tom is actually the
official in charge of the finish line and both Michael and Peter are officials
at the start and the finish. Peter’s children Katy, Peter and Chrissy were all
participants and were there as well. The tragedy, carnage and pain that they
witnessed has not deterred them at all as Tom, Michael and Peter will once
again officiate the start and finish. Katy, Peter Jr. and Chrissy have trained
long and hard this winter and will run again raising money for their various
charities. Joining them this year will be Katy’s fiancé, Bryan DiMare, a first
time runner. Best of luck to you all, you are truly “Boston Strong”. I’m sure
that there are runners from the Boothbay area and so we wish you best of luck
and will be cheering you on as well. For those of you who wish to view the
Boston Marathon the Universal Sports Network will be carrying live coverage.
The Boothbay Water District is making steady progress in
getting the seasonal water turned on, check their website for details. This is
such good news for those of us Ocean Pointers who are anxious to return.
Happy Easter and have a great week!
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