Article by Bruce Whichard
Well, Mother Nature threw us a few curve balls this past winter. There was not too much snow (until the two snowstorms very late in the season). But we did have some major storms, with extended power outages and a lot of downed trees due to rain, wind, and wet, heavy snow.
Luckily, that is all behind us now, and mud season has come gone. As I write this, we are in the middle of black fly season, which means pollen will start to fall soon. Enough of that, let the summer begin! It will not be long until we start to see docks appear on shoreline, boats out our lake, and joyous sound laughter excitement as neighbors campers return Waterford back Lake McWain.
Enough of that, let the summer begin! It will not be long until we start to see docks appear on shoreline, boats out our lake, and joyous sound laughter excitement as neighbors campers return Waterford back Lake McWain. Enough of that, let the summer begin! It will not be long until we start to see docks appear on shoreline, boats out our lake, and joyous sound laughter excitement as neighbors campers return Waterford back Lake McWain.
July 4th usually marks the start of another summer season. It’s a fun-filled day with activities for everyone to enjoy. In Waterford, the day begins with Breakfast at the Wilkins House—a great way to reconnect with neighbors and friends who’ve been away since last fall. After breakfast, you can head down to the Flat for one of the best small-town parades, which starts at 11:00 am. There’s always room for more people to join in, marching from Waterford Elementary School to the beach. If the weather’s nice, you might even ride in the parade on a fire truck or in an antique car.
If one parade is good, two are better! Join us again at 4:00 pm for the annual Commodore Bob Hanger Boat Parade. Boats gather at 3:45 off the Point at the Cottages at McWain Point, then make a slow loop around McWain, flying American flags and ringing bells while neighbors on shore cheer them on. It’s always exciting to see the Birch Rock and Waziyatah Camp docks full of campers ready to enjoy the summer on the lake.
To end the day, a fireworks display will light up the sky at 9:15 pm. It’s a beautiful way to close out a busy day, start another summer on the lake, and honor our veterans. The fireworks, donated by Matt G. Pyrotechnics and put on by Jared and Matt with help from others, are for everyone to enjoy.
As we wake up on July 5th, let’s all hope for a drier summer than 2023—and let the fun at Lake McWain begin!
