An absolutely gorgeous day, sun was shining, it was a perfect day for a parade this 39th year of Billy Barker Days.
We have many associations in this wonderful city of ours. This is what makes Quesnel remarkable with the volunteers who put many hours of service to help make our city shine.
One of the floats in the Billy Barker Parade was a multi-group of associations which took first place this year.
And one of our volunteers, who has done so much over the years, Rose Gaetz always helps out when she is able.
Rose is president of Quesnel/Shiraoi Twining, Diane Graham, director and Bernice Heinzelman, member. Rose is also a member of old time fiddlers, as well as member of the Arts council along with Bernice Heinzelman.
The Multi-Centre volunteers who have been helping with the fundraising are Rose Gaetz, Bernice Heinzelman, Wylie Bystedt and Ildiko Newman along with others.
This year Rose came up with the idea for a combined association float for the parade.
Some of the many people who helped with this float include CDR Director John Massier who donated the trailer, Design Flooring donated carpet, Forestry Service donated the stereo and speakers, Doug and Helen Jamieson donated the bench on the float, all designs for the signs were made up by Wylie Bystedt, Fundraising Coordinator of Multi-Centre Group and Coun. Scott Elliott was our driver for the float.
The decorations for the float were donated by Rose Gaetz and Diane Graham who helped combine silk green plants and flowers to place in white pots. These arrangements were filled with colourful flowers and a small group Bernice Heinzelman, Wylie Bystedt, Ildiko Newman and Diane Graham gathered in Rose Gaetz’ home to design the arrangements and the bows.
Rose also hand made a purple skirt to go around the edge of the large flat deck. Most of these items for the float were reused.
The associations who participated were Multi-Centre Group, Quesnel/ Shiraoi Twining Society, Quesnel Ringette Association, Gold Pan City Dance Studio, Quesnel Figure Skating Club, Quesnel Minor Hockey and Gold Diggers Women’s Hockey team.
– submitted by Diane Graham