Rainy weekend for New Berlin's Youth Days
NEW BERLIN – The local community and beyond did not let the weather stand in their way while celebrating the Youth Days celebration this weekend.
Youth Days was held in New Berlin on the Milford Academy field from Aug. 24-27. Due to rainy weather, Youth Days did not draw out the crowds as planned. Opening day when the sun was still out, so were the crowds. People took advantage of the midway special and enjoyed a night of rides, food and entertainment.
“We were affected by the rain, but the weekend was absolutely a lot of fun and we are looking forward to coming back in the years to come,” said Main Event Amusements owner Kevin Jankiewicz.
Jankiewicz and his crew provided the midway entertainment for the Youth Days celebration.
Although the rides were shut down early due to the weather Saturday, there were plenty of activities that were spared. Friday night was the Miss Youth Days Pageant held at the Unadilla Valley School.
The stage was lit with white lights and decorated with a man-made Eiffel Tower, balloons, flowers and stars. The auditorium was full with viewers as the three categories of beauty queens took the stage.
The first category was Little Miss Youth Days. First runner-up was Jacquline Smith, and coming in first place was Keana Schrag.
Junior Miss Youth Days was won by Samantha Reidenbach. Second runner up was Logann Dolan and first runner up was Lauren Sohne. All three girls said it was fun to be in the pageant.
The competition for Miss Youth Days was a close call with two girls finishing in a tie. The judges settled the decision and said the whole category was very close between contestants. Each competitor was called to the stage where she was asked a series of conversational questions and then each girl picked a question and gave on the spot answers.
The girls talked about their summer experiences, what they do to help the community, their futures, and the ambitions. Two girls traveled overseas as student ambassadors this summer and each chose different aspects to discuss.
Jamie Lee Rifanburg came in second runner-up and Amanda Peek came in first runner-up. Winning the crown was Cady Beckwith, a 16-year-old from New Berlin. Cady discussed being a part of the New Visions program with Chenango Memorial Hospital this fall. Instead of attending school for the year, Cady will be working at the hospital. Beckwith was also one of student ambassadors. Cady was well poised and gave quick on-the-spot answers.
“ If I could tell anyone anything about being in pageants, I would say to them, don’t be afraid it’s fun whether you win or lose,” Beckwith said.
Another event of Youth Days that was compromised was the annual firemen’s parade down Main Street. There were thick rain clouds lingering, but the few sprinkles did not keep the crowds home Saturday night.
There were well over 300 people lining the street to watch the parade. The fun was in full swing with the long lineup of fire and police vehicles, the bagpipers, the youth and citizens of the year, the newly-crowned youth days pageant winners, the clowns on bicycles, the flying candy, and the musical talents of the Alexander Fire Department Band.
After the parade the Alexander Fire Department Band held a free concert on Youth Days field.
Youth Days was held in New Berlin on the Milford Academy field from Aug. 24-27. Due to rainy weather, Youth Days did not draw out the crowds as planned. Opening day when the sun was still out, so were the crowds. People took advantage of the midway special and enjoyed a night of rides, food and entertainment.
“We were affected by the rain, but the weekend was absolutely a lot of fun and we are looking forward to coming back in the years to come,” said Main Event Amusements owner Kevin Jankiewicz.
Jankiewicz and his crew provided the midway entertainment for the Youth Days celebration.
Although the rides were shut down early due to the weather Saturday, there were plenty of activities that were spared. Friday night was the Miss Youth Days Pageant held at the Unadilla Valley School.
The stage was lit with white lights and decorated with a man-made Eiffel Tower, balloons, flowers and stars. The auditorium was full with viewers as the three categories of beauty queens took the stage.
The first category was Little Miss Youth Days. First runner-up was Jacquline Smith, and coming in first place was Keana Schrag.
Junior Miss Youth Days was won by Samantha Reidenbach. Second runner up was Logann Dolan and first runner up was Lauren Sohne. All three girls said it was fun to be in the pageant.
The competition for Miss Youth Days was a close call with two girls finishing in a tie. The judges settled the decision and said the whole category was very close between contestants. Each competitor was called to the stage where she was asked a series of conversational questions and then each girl picked a question and gave on the spot answers.
The girls talked about their summer experiences, what they do to help the community, their futures, and the ambitions. Two girls traveled overseas as student ambassadors this summer and each chose different aspects to discuss.
Jamie Lee Rifanburg came in second runner-up and Amanda Peek came in first runner-up. Winning the crown was Cady Beckwith, a 16-year-old from New Berlin. Cady discussed being a part of the New Visions program with Chenango Memorial Hospital this fall. Instead of attending school for the year, Cady will be working at the hospital. Beckwith was also one of student ambassadors. Cady was well poised and gave quick on-the-spot answers.
“ If I could tell anyone anything about being in pageants, I would say to them, don’t be afraid it’s fun whether you win or lose,” Beckwith said.
Another event of Youth Days that was compromised was the annual firemen’s parade down Main Street. There were thick rain clouds lingering, but the few sprinkles did not keep the crowds home Saturday night.
There were well over 300 people lining the street to watch the parade. The fun was in full swing with the long lineup of fire and police vehicles, the bagpipers, the youth and citizens of the year, the newly-crowned youth days pageant winners, the clowns on bicycles, the flying candy, and the musical talents of the Alexander Fire Department Band.
After the parade the Alexander Fire Department Band held a free concert on Youth Days field.
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