Charles Driemeyer and Dr. Tim Long will serve as grand marshals for the Marthasville bicentennial heritage festival parade Sunday, June 18. The theme for the parade is “Two Centuries Down, Full Steam Ahead”, said Don Deeker, co-chairman of the Marthasville bicentennial committee.He said members of the Marthasville bicentennial committee nominated and unanimously selected Driemeyer and Long.“Both are worth the honor,” Deeker said. “(Driemeyer) is a longtime businessman and a veteran of World War II and one of the last remaining veterans. Dr. Long is retiring this year and he’s been a great asset to the community.”Driemeyer, known to some as Chuck or Junior, has lived most of his 91 years in Marthasville. He was a member of the Marthasville Lions Club and the American Legion Daniel Boone Post 180.Driemeyer served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was activated for service during the Korean War. Before retiring in 1995, he worked at the family business, Driemeyer Motor, and then Driemeyer Farm and Lawn.He will be riding in a 1928 Ford Model A driven by his grandson, Kurt Driemeyer.Long started his medical practice in Marthasville in 1981 with a commitment to the public health service to serve four years in a rural town, Deeker said. He worked those four years and then he stayed. After more than 30 years in practice in Marthasville, he is retiring June 30.Long is one of the founding members of the Washington Overseas Mission. The group has some core members who go most years and a large number of rotating members. They travel to rural Honduras to provide medical care to people who don’t often receive it. Long will be joined by his wife, Jan, in the parade. They will be riding in a 1967 Ford Fairline convertible driven my Mike Meyer. The parade starts at 1 p.m.The route begins at Marthasville Elementary School at 800 E. Main St., continues west on Highway D then travels through the downtown area. It ends at the Marthasville Community Club ball diamonds at 601 First St. Deeker said Marthasville has not had a parade in many years. Given that and the occasion, he expects a good turnout. He hopes all of those in attendance will “reflect on the past, present and future of Marthasville.”Marthasville