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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-12-02, Page 311, r-,�,-w.a-car-�_Ysa+.:•.slo-.i.::.:t �..:.. . «.r-•+.+as+tici . txr:- w.�.►Mw�'.'-..�-.ate Page 2 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Len Robinson, of Belgrave, was the lucky winner of a Kubota toy riding tractor at CA Becker Equipment Ltd. in Lucknow. Each Kubota dealer had one of the riding tractors to give away as part of Kubota Canada's Grand Fall Sale Promotion. Winners at each dealership were put in a Canada -wide draw for a Kubota RTV, with an Alberta man being that lucky winner. .71c fifl(St 1 day tiI1e(1I) ()l Cotuitry Mtisic in Cmiada - Stiniiner 2010x' Availably, at McDoriagh Insiirance till Dec 31st _ 4410.4111Wiamili woo war ow ow**. air r ! 1 It Lucknow woman to carry Olympic torch BY GARIT REID Sentinel Staff The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be passing. through Kincardine on Dec. 28, Day 60 of its trek across Canada and no one is more excited about it then Lucknow native Margie MacPherson, who will be carrying the torch for part of this leg of the run. MacPherson will carry the torch at around. 4 p.m. for 300 metres start along Russell Street from Huron Heights Public School to Scott Street. Being part of athletics and supporting its pursuit has always been something MacPherson has strived to be a part of, throughout her life. She feels athletics and sport is a big part of what makes a community. great. - "I've always been very sports -oriented. I've always worked with sports and it has been a big part ofmy life in any place that I've lived," said MacPherson. "When I lived out west 1 coached in many sports. Being a part of the Olympics, in any way, will be a privilege and an awe- some experience." MacPherson nominated herself through the iCoke contest back in March and later that month she was notified that she had been selected as a round one sweepstakes prizewinner and then prompted to write an essay for round two of the competition. MacPherson didn't find out that she had been selected as a torchbearer until August and it wasn't official until early November. It was a long process, but MacPherson is excited to be part of the relay team. "I flunk it's going be a lot of fun, a once in a lifetime opportunity," said MacPherson. "I'd love to be able to go to the actual • olympics, but this will be a great experience." MacPherson has been doing her part to prepare herself for the walk by get- ting in as much training as she can do. She is also excited to have her family and her coworkers from the Kincardine Golf Club there to support her every step of the relay. "I'rn out walking every night and most . mornings, whenever I can get out," said .MacPherson. "I work at the Kincardine golf course as well and hopeful- ly a lot of the members and employees come out to sup- port me." There has been a lot of support for MacPherson in Lucknow as well as the Cut and Curl has a window dis- play in support of MacPherson's big day : and she said it's. going to be a thrill to represent the area walk with the torch in sup- port of Vancouver 2010. Photo by Garit Reid The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will be passing through Yincardine on Dec. 28, Dom►. 60 of its trek across Canada and no one is more excited about it then Lucknow native Margie .MacPherson, who will be carrying the torch for part of this leg of the run. Last chance to decorate the mitten tree On Dec. 8, all donations to The Lucknow Sentinel's mitten tree will be delivered to the Salvation Army in Wingham for distribution. If you wish to donate, please drop off items before Dec. 8. The staff at the Sentinel send their thanks to all who donated generously again this year.