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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-06-03, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Soup and sandwiches served Lucknow Horticultural Society Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentinel The Lucknow Horticul- tural Society held their spring Soup and Sandwich Lunch at the Lucknow Town Hall on May 13. The remarks from the diners were all very complimentary. Bruce Hamilton reported that the lunch was, "very well done. The soup was delicious." Diners had their choice of potato, bean or vegetable soup, as well as an array of sandwiches and vegetables. Edward Brown described the meal as, "exceptionally nutritious, as well as delicious:' One table of diners asked that another compliment be recorded in the Sentinel write-up of this lunch. The diners are very pleased with so much local coverage in the Lucknow Sentinel. It is a very busy community and they feel that the newspaper coverage helps to tie the community together, making the events such as this luncheon even more suc- cessful as people become more involved. A spokesperson for the Luc - know Horticultural Society commented that there were a little less people coming through the lines for lunch this year than usual, but that the take-out orders were about the same. The Society is glad for any support they get from the community. The next function for the Lucknow Horticultural Soci- ety will be their Potluck and Garden Tour on June 16. All are welcome to attend, including non-members. The lunch will be at the Town Hall. Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel The Lucknow Horticultural Society Lunch at the Town Hall was well attended on May 13, 2015. Local Author launches New Book at the Lucknow Library Donna Hazelden The Lucknow Branch of the Bruce County Public Library along with The Brucedale Press invite the public to celebrate the gala launch of local author Mike O'Neill's first book "Tooling Around, Tales of a plumbing farmer" on June 7, 2015, 2:00 -3:30 pm. Grant Robertson, Supervi- sor, Lucknow Branch of the Bruce County Public Library feels that co -hosting the launch of a local author's book is a great way to cele- brate the library's 105th anniversary. "We're really excited to be a part of this big day for Mike. We're really glad to support Mike and his family as they have always been big supporters of the library and it is nice to be able to return the favour" Robertson stated. "This book is another grown -in -Bruce -County publication," notes Anne Duke Judd, publisher at The Brucedale Press. "We are particularly happy that the Bruce County Public Library is co -hosting the launch in the historic Lucknow Branch:' "Tooling Around" is a col- lection of forty witty stories drawn from Michael O'Neill's life on the farm, and adventures as a plumber crawling through trenches, exploring attics while wield- ing the tools of his trade. Pre- viously O'Neill's stories have appeared in the Lucknow LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE 00 Sentinel, the collection "Our Family Farm: stories from Bruce & Grey" and three independently published books. Michael O'Neill feels that his writing style has been greatly influenced by Patrick F. McManus who wrote for Field and Stream, finding McManus's humour to be "right down his alley". Robert B Parker was another author who has influenced O'Neill's writ- ing. "I enjoy the way he strung dialogue together. Parker was a master at get- ting the point across with- out drowning you in description. I am trying to emulate him in my writ- ing." O'Neill started writ- ing for his family. He then entered a contest held by The Brucedale Press. They were looking for farm based stories. "A Thorny Problem" was picked up for the anthology "Our Family Farm: stories from Bruce & Grey" (The Bruce - dale Press, 2014). This story was so well received that Anne Judd, publisher at The Brucedale Press contacted O'Neill about the possibility of putting together a collection of stories. This was the real turning point in O'Neill's writing career. When asked about his new book "Tooling Around", O'Neill stated that the stories in the book came about because he wanted to put down on paper some of the "nifty" things that happen on the job or around the farm. "If I can make ordinary, eve- ryday events interesting and humorous then that would be cool." His advice to other writers is to take a chance. While O'Neill doesn't have another project in the works, Donna Hazelden Mike O'Neill is launching his new book "Tooling Around, Tales of a plumbing farmer" through Brucedale Press at the Lucknow Branch of the Bruce County Library on June 7, 2015. he intends to keep writing about family, farming and his adventures in plumbing, working with his publisher as well as supporting his local library and writers' group the Lucknow Scribblers. Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Linda Freiburger Bruce County Farm Safety The Progressive Agricul- ture Safety Days provide education and training to make farm, rural and home life safer and healthier for children and their commu- nities. Their vision is that no child would become ill, be injured or die from farm activities. This is the 14th year of operation in Canada and the 21st year in the US and in that time over one million children have been reached with safety mes- sages and training. The Bruce County Farm Safety is organizing the 5th Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for this area in Teeswater at the Agricurl Building, 64 Gordon Street on Tuesday, July 21. The PARK THEATRE zti GODER1CH 5-19 524 7812. MR MOVIE INFORMATION... www. rnawleIiriks, c.a Teeswater Agricultural Soci- ety is hosting the event and we are receiving support and sponsorship from Work- place Safety Prevention Ser- vices, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and Farm Credit Canada. The day is set up with the presenters at stations and the children will rotate in groups from station to sta- tion. Bike Safety, ATV Safety, Animal Safety, First Aid, Hydro Hazards, Machinery Safety, Fire Safety, Emer- gency Rescue , War Amps are some of the presenters. Registration for the day is at 9 am. Sessions start at 9:30 am with refreshments, snacks, lunch and water provided for the day. Presentations end at 3 pm and the children receive a certificate and a take home bag with lots of memories of a very busy day. Ages are 5 years to 12. Pre -registration is required and a form is required for each child. This covers liability and privacy issues and is important now- adays, mandatory for us. Many volunteers are needed to help make this day a success. if you are interested, please call Linda Freiburger. You can email Linda Freiburger at linda- freiburger@gmail.com or call 519-881-0549. 9 • 1 * cEektill me Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Raven Haldenby June 4, 2005 10 years old Alex Courtney June 9, 2012 3 years old Nash Petteplace June 9, 2014 1 year old Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register M 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE 00 Sentinel, the collection "Our Family Farm: stories from Bruce & Grey" and three independently published books. Michael O'Neill feels that his writing style has been greatly influenced by Patrick F. McManus who wrote for Field and Stream, finding McManus's humour to be "right down his alley". Robert B Parker was another author who has influenced O'Neill's writ- ing. "I enjoy the way he strung dialogue together. Parker was a master at get- ting the point across with- out drowning you in description. I am trying to emulate him in my writ- ing." O'Neill started writ- ing for his family. He then entered a contest held by The Brucedale Press. They were looking for farm based stories. "A Thorny Problem" was picked up for the anthology "Our Family Farm: stories from Bruce & Grey" (The Bruce - dale Press, 2014). This story was so well received that Anne Judd, publisher at The Brucedale Press contacted O'Neill about the possibility of putting together a collection of stories. This was the real turning point in O'Neill's writing career. When asked about his new book "Tooling Around", O'Neill stated that the stories in the book came about because he wanted to put down on paper some of the "nifty" things that happen on the job or around the farm. "If I can make ordinary, eve- ryday events interesting and humorous then that would be cool." His advice to other writers is to take a chance. While O'Neill doesn't have another project in the works, Donna Hazelden Mike O'Neill is launching his new book "Tooling Around, Tales of a plumbing farmer" through Brucedale Press at the Lucknow Branch of the Bruce County Library on June 7, 2015. he intends to keep writing about family, farming and his adventures in plumbing, working with his publisher as well as supporting his local library and writers' group the Lucknow Scribblers. Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Linda Freiburger Bruce County Farm Safety The Progressive Agricul- ture Safety Days provide education and training to make farm, rural and home life safer and healthier for children and their commu- nities. Their vision is that no child would become ill, be injured or die from farm activities. This is the 14th year of operation in Canada and the 21st year in the US and in that time over one million children have been reached with safety mes- sages and training. The Bruce County Farm Safety is organizing the 5th Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for this area in Teeswater at the Agricurl Building, 64 Gordon Street on Tuesday, July 21. The PARK THEATRE zti GODER1CH 5-19 524 7812. MR MOVIE INFORMATION... www. rnawleIiriks, c.a Teeswater Agricultural Soci- ety is hosting the event and we are receiving support and sponsorship from Work- place Safety Prevention Ser- vices, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and Farm Credit Canada. The day is set up with the presenters at stations and the children will rotate in groups from station to sta- tion. Bike Safety, ATV Safety, Animal Safety, First Aid, Hydro Hazards, Machinery Safety, Fire Safety, Emer- gency Rescue , War Amps are some of the presenters. Registration for the day is at 9 am. Sessions start at 9:30 am with refreshments, snacks, lunch and water provided for the day. Presentations end at 3 pm and the children receive a certificate and a take home bag with lots of memories of a very busy day. Ages are 5 years to 12. Pre -registration is required and a form is required for each child. This covers liability and privacy issues and is important now- adays, mandatory for us. Many volunteers are needed to help make this day a success. if you are interested, please call Linda Freiburger. You can email Linda Freiburger at linda- freiburger@gmail.com or call 519-881-0549.