One to remember Berwick residents painted the town red for Canada 150
The Town of Berwick extended a fun challenge for Canada’s 150th birthday.
Residents and merchants alike were invited to participate in the Red Chair Challenge, a contest that prompts participants to place a red chair outside of their home or business.
“The red chair symbolizes a welcoming spirit,” said Cheryl Fancey, who was thrilled to have the chance to partake in the Canada Day contest.
“Canada Day is really special to me, it’s also my birthday and I try to do stuff for it every year. I’m quite involved with the community… and it’s good to do stuff for the community to show that you like where you live.”
The guidelines established for the Red Chair Challenge stated entries were to be put in place by 4:30 p.m. June 28. The winner, to be selected by judges, received some Canada Day décor. The winner was unknown at press time.
Carol Boylan-hartling, recreation co-ordinator for the Town of Berwick, was pleased to see more than 50 places registered for the challenge.
“The response has been excellent,” she said, noting some residents put red chairs out but did not register for the contest.
Fancey said she has several fond memories from attending celebrations on the first of July over the years, and the Red Chair Challenge was a fun way to make the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation stand out.
She vividly remembers taking in some Dominion Day festivities on her fifth birthday in 1967.
“My first memory was walking through the airstream trailers in Dartmouth with my dad, listening to the music of Aquarius,” she said.
“It’s just a really important day for me. It’s really easy to remember what you did on every birthday.”