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The "Santa Maria" |
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Archbishop Carney Assembly's float the "Santa Maria" is used to promote the Knights of Columbus in parades throughout the British Columbia lower mainland area. Our float has been a "labour of love" for our "Floatmaster" SK Tony Vernerey, who oversaw its total rebuilding in a shelter in his backyard and today uses his vehicle to tow it in parades. |
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The Public Debut PORT COQUITLAM MAY DAY PARADE May 10, 2003 |
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 Trying the new float on for size are Chrissy (L), grand-daughter of SK Tony Vernerey and Jade, grand-daughter of SK Tom Carr. |
 SK John Keryluk poses for a "Photo Op" beside the Santa Maria. |
 Our Assembly's pride and joy, the "Santa Maria" all ready for it's first parade. |
 The "Santa Maria" heads down Shaughnessy St. on it's public debut. |
 A close up view of the "Santa Maria." |
 The "Santa Maria" attracted lots of attention from the many people who lined the parade route. |
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Photos by Francina Carr
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Vernon Winter Carnival Saturday, February 7, 2004 Vernon, BC |
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| The Vernon Winter Carnival parade is suppoes to be the largest winter carnival parade in Canada. Our float was entered by Mother Teresa Council 12202 of the Vernon suburb of Coldstream, BC. The 4th. Degree Honour Guard was provided by members of Monsignor John Miles Assembly in Vernon. This year's theme was "Medieval" and our float placed First in the Religious category. |
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 Getting ready for the trip to Vernon, the final tie-down. |
 Our "Floatmaster" SK Tony Vernerey with his grand nieces Riki Lee Morgan (L) and Allison Morgan. |
 SK's Clay Vernerey (L), Lionel Hoffman, Bert Niehaus, Steve Malerby and Tony Vernerey pose with the float. |
 SK Clay Vernerey (L) holds the 1st. Place trophy. He is joined by SK's Lionel Hoffman, Bert Niehaus, Charter GK of Council 12202 Steve Malerby and Tony Vernerey. |
 Courtesy truck provided by Vernon Dodge Jeep |
 The 1st. Place trophy looks right at home on the Santa Maria. |
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Photos submitted by SK Tony Vernerey
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 Our float in the parade |
 Attendance was great, it's a major event in Vernon |
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Photos provided by Steve Malerby
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 14, 2004 Vancouver, BC |
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 Getting ready to go at the north end of the Granville Street bridge in Vancouver. |
 Our Floatmaster SK Tony Vernerey (3rd. L) posing with family members by the Santa Maria. |
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Photos provided by Brother Michal Radoszewski
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