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Arkesteyn chosen as Blossom Queen Pageant on weekend featured 10 candidates
evening. Va n d e r t o o l e n The depth of the expressed her gratispeeches given tude to her sponsors showed wisdom far at the Beanery Café. beyond that of the “I am so grateful,” contestants’ years. she said. by Carla McLeod Topics ranged from “I feel totally overSpecial to the showing initiative, whelmed. All the joy Review learning self- confi- is just all over the As the Royal dence, differences in place. I want to cry Gala apple trees generations, being all night now,” said blossomed in the proud to be Canadian Belmonte. In regards orchards around all the way to travel- to the upcoming town, Summerland’s ling, saving the bees year she said, “I’m Royalty were being and changing the looking forward to crowned at Centre world. it. I have two amazStage Theatre durThe talents dis- ing girls to spend it ing the Summerland played included song with.” Blossom Pageant on and dance, the playDuring the next the weekend. ing of musical instru- year the royalty will Taylor Arkesteyn, ments as well as represent SummerMiss Avery Law cheerleading, soccer land, attending speOffice, was chosen to and archery. cial events here at reign as Miss SumThe Saturday night home and travelling merland. program included to other communities Julia Belmonte, greetings from the throughout the provMiss Summerland mayor and visiting ince. Massage Therapy, royalty, entertainMayor Janice Peralong with Maken- ment, the evening rino thanked the retirzie Vandertoolen, wear and impromp- ing royalty for being Miss Beanery Café, tu questions part of great ambassadors were named prin- the competition and for the community, cesses. finally the awards as they travelled B.C. Voted for by her presentations and and to Summerland’s fellow competitors, coronation. Sister City, Toyokoro, Brianna Ure, Miss Judges for the Japan. She presented Kiwanis, received the event were Sara each of them with a title of Miss Congeni- Noble, Shannon small gift of appreciaality. Corps and Darlene tion. Docket: 23302 115 Thorncliffe Drive There were a total ParkBelanger. Other presentaToronto Ontario Client: 247 - JWT of 10 young ladies tions included the M4H 1M1 “I feel extremely Job Name: Participation Ads taking partTel in the honoured,” People’s Choice 416•696•2853 Production said Contact: Lara Vanderheide 44th Annual Blossom Arkesteyn, after the Award and the PubPageant. coronation. “I’m lic Speaking Award, both going to ArkThe talent and excited for this sumB:5.8125” speech competition mer with my fellow esteyn. The commitT:5.8125” tee Award went to was held on Friday royalty.” S:5.8125” Belmonte and the
Talent Award to Vandertoolen. Receiving the Top Fundraiser Award was Sydney Peterson, Miss Nesters Market and the Local Knowledge Award was given to Gabrielle Lucier, Miss One Person Project. Also taking part in the competition was Aviana Ferlizza, Miss Zias; Jordan Bendixsen, Miss Arts Council; Katie Grant, Miss Action Festival and Katelyn Michaud, Miss Rotary. In their final speeches, the outgoing Royalty expressed their appreciation for the opportunities and experiences that have contributed to their growth during their year long reign. They also thanked their “second mothers,” Karen Hooper, Pat Gartrell and Leanne Sieben of the Royalty Committee, who organize the pageant each year. If you know a positive story about someone in our community, contact Carla McLeod at carlamcleod@shaw.ca or contact the Summerland Review newsroom at 250494-5406.
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Miss Avery Law Office, Taylor Arkesteyn was chosen as Miss Summerland at the 44th Annual Blossom Pageant.
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