**“It doesn’t feel like individuals watching a parade,” said Pastor Kathie Adams-Shepherd of the Trinity Episcopal Church, which oversees the fund. She marched along in clerical collar, Bermuda shorts and running shoes, applauding the crowd as it applauded back. “You feel everyone lifting each other up. And if God’s next act is to get the humidity down, that would be O.K., too.” So the parade’s traditional lineup and spirit were pretty much intact, though alert parade aficionados noted the absence of the beloved Hickey Septic truck (“If it’s icky, just call Hickey”), which traditionally rolled along, sometimes escorted by helpers dressed as skunks and tossing candy to children in the crowd. The company has been bought out and was conspicuous in its absence. **
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:02:26 +0000