Indians, Clowns, Politicians and more...

Today was the 33rd annual Roche de Boeuf Festival and Parade in Waterville Ohio. This festival was always my father's favorite one to attend, and there were some new events such as members from the Seven Eagles Earth Center. Aubrey bought a few Indian trinkets and gave throwing tomahawks a shot. She actually did pretty good and she posed for a picture with her impromptu tomahawk throwing instructor. They have an upcoming event on October 21st that sounds great that I'll post more information on.

Since I know some of you don't like politics, (Hi Jason!) all of the pictures Miguel took are at the title link but some funny moments to share before I get into which candidates were there. First, a picture for the clown lovers of the bunch:



He definitely earned the name "Happy the Clown".



Interestingly enough this parade had a heckler. Yes, a heckler, not directed at the political candidates though, he appeared to focus most of his attention on his fellow Waterville residents. Especially the Anthony Wayne Generals marching band. He kept repeating, "Show some spirit! No wonder why we are losing you don't have any spirit!". It was obvious from the several times we saw him with a beer bottle in hand that he had "spirit" in him, I didn't realize Miguel got a picture of him, minus a beer bottle until I got home, but he provided a mixture of amusement and disgust from those near our location. Thankfully the fears (and hope expressed by a few others) that he would fall off of the roof did not come to pass. The group who was there to respresent one of the local chiropractors was pretty cute, they made up a spine. The large group of dressed up women who made up the Wa Wa Sisterhood looked like a fun group to hang out with...

Now on to politics! Candidates and/or supporters that were in attendance that I spotted were, James Nusbaum, George Sarantou, Larry Kazcala, Michael Goulding, Linda Jennings, Charles Doneghy, Mark Dansack, Denny Parish, Stacy Cook, Ben Konop, Mark Wagoner, Ted Strickland, Sherrod Brown, The Fallen Timbers Republican Club had quite a few signs of local and state candidates displayed on their decorated truck, and I met a candidate running for City Council in Waterville, Derek Merrin.

If I missed anyone, I'll update. (Like Mayor Peyton who I should have included.) All in all it was a great parade and I am almost sorry that the parade season is pretty much over now until next year. I think a huge thank you should go out to the supporters of our local and state candidates who turn out to participate in all of these parades and festivals as well as all of the local people who participate and work behind the scenes to make all of these parades happen. I applaud them for their time and dedication because without them? There would be no parades.

:-)