Fall Fair names 2006 Royalty

The bar had been set high for the Queen’s crown in
the Fall Fair Queen Pageant, which was evident with the
quality of entertainment and the polished presentations
by the candidates as they competed in back-to-back
events over two days on Aug. 25 and 26.
The foursome got off to a late start this past spring
when the pageant committee had difficulty drumming
up enough interest among young ladies throughout the
valley.
Pageant committee members Carol Jeffreys, Brenda
Erhardt, and Amy Landriault could not say enough about
the qualities of all four girls as they were put through
their paces in front of a capacity crowd both evenings at
the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere.
“They have risen to the occasion every time,” said
Jefferies who then turned towards the stage, focusing
her attention on the four young ladies she had helped
groom and nurture, “No matter what the outcome, you
are all winners. You will carry everything you’ve learned
throughout your life.”
MLA Kevin Krueger addressed the crowd both evenings,
espousing the reputation of both the NTFF and
the pageant. “The valley would be proud to have any
one of you represent them.” He went on to say, “I would
do almost anything in support of this fair, except be a
judge.” He then turned to the panel of judges, both local
and from out of town, “I don’t envy any one of you.”
Friday was reserved for the talent and speech competition.
Each girl was escorted on a stage tastefully
designed by the committee. Stark in it’s simplicity, the
setting was a solid black backdrop. In the centre was a
crown depicted in small white lights. “All credit goes to
Huntley Cooper,” said Jeffreys, “who approached us and
said ‘If you can dream it, I can build it.’”
Jeffreys later commented, the stage was designed to
demonstrate to the girls, it’s not about the crown, it’s
about who is under the crown.
The contestants were escorted on the stage by their
sponsors and gave a brief commentary on the benefits of
having each in the community, as well as expressing their
thanks for the opportunity of completing the program.
Performances in talent were varied with Fennell displaying
the art of belly dancing to a song entitled, “My
Hips Don’t Lie.” Fraser delivered a tongue in cheek rendition
of cowboy poetry regarding a particular 4H steer
she was very happy to see end up on the end of a fork.
Nystoruk presented a comedy sketch as a French
painter, pulling visiting royalty, Miss Logan Lake princess,
Kaycee Konowalchuk out of the audience and painting
her portrait.
The category was won by Smith who demonstrated
sign language to the Celine Dion song, “Because You
Loved Me”.
Saturday evening the girls presented a unique fashion
show which included such categories as an outfit garnished
with a budget of $5 and an outfit centered around
the theme of the fair, “sheep.” Chuckles were shared by
all as the the evening progressed.
Communities throughout the province sent ambassadors,
both male and female for the events.
Each was given the opportunity to address the audience,
give a brief talk about their community as well as
expressing best wishes to outgoing royalty, Queen Dani
Noble and Princess Hayley Holowaychuk and the four
contestants.
Also in attendance were all three newly crowned
Ambassadors to B.C. Johanna Olson of Revelstoke,
Sarah Pickett of Summerland and Vanessa Wittel of
Peachland.
The pageant, Saturday evening stretched to four
hours, peaking with awards for Knowledge (Cailynn
Fraser), Speech (Keylea Smith), a Chamber of Commerce
Monetary Bursary (Cailynn Fraser), a Friendship award
(Shelby Nystoruk), a Rising Star award (Keylea Smith)
and finally the crowning of the new royalty.
Miss Barriere Catholic Women’s League, Cailynn
Fraser now wears the Queen’s crown alongside with
Princess Keylea Smith, Miss AG Foods.