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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-05-18, Page 7Bruce County documentary project sees almost $140,000 in funding For both the County and the Country's 150th celebra- tions, the citizens of the Bruce will be making their debut on small screens across the province. "We call it a docu-drama," said Zach Melnick, the direc- tor of the Bruce County Her- itage Documentary Project. "We'll be combining real archival elements - like film, photos, and paintings, with re-enactments of historical events, and comprehensive interviews with area Elders and Historians. The result will be a professional suite of media that explores why Bruce County was an amaz- ing place historically and celebrates our communities and Knowledge -Keepers today." The Living History Multi- media Association (LHMA) - makers of the award win- ning Ontario Visual Herit- age Project - have teamed up with the Bruce County Historical Society, to bring the people of Bruce County together to create an enter- taining, broadcast -ready, multi -part tv-series about the history of Bruce County. The culmination of citi- zens' efforts will be shared through free Community Launch events, compli- mentary distribution to schools; and with hundreds of thousands of Ontarians on TVO. A mobile app, comprehensive website, and free course guide for educators will complete the Project. The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Cen- tre was host to a Brainstorm- ing session May 5, 2016 where stakeholder groups were invited to share their ideas about what stories from Bruce's natural, cul- tural, and economic history the Project should tackle. MPPs Lisa Thompson and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer, Janice McEachnie, were on hand to participate in the sessions and announce a two-year, $139,100 Grow grant made to LHMA. MPP Bill Walker, who was unable to attend, also sent congratulations on news of the local project. "The people of Bruce County have a rich and distinguished history when it comes to mak- ing aking remarkable contributions" said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron -Bruce. "From politics to tourism, education and health- care, there is a passion and a commitment to community that defines the good people of Bruce County. I am excited to see this dedication showcased through the efforts of the Living HistoryMulfinediaAssociation and the Bruce County Histori- cal Society." In addition to the OTF's funding, the call for support has also been answered by: the County of Bruce, Bruce Power, Ontario Power Gen- eration, and the Society of Energy Professionals. Melnick said the project will give people throughout Bruce County the chance to be a part of telling Bruce's story, while at the same time connecting them with local culture and heritage organizations. The project will use a collab- orative, community-based production model that will involve the citizenry in all aspects of production - from a steering committee who guides the content, to local actors who bring the story to life, to a high-school volunteer program that gives students the chance to participate both behind, and in -front of the camera. Anyone who was unable to attend the Brainstorming session is invited to submit their story, shooting loca- tion, and resource ideas to the Project's Facebook page, facebook.com/Bruce- County In the coming year and a half, the Project team will also be looking to con- nect with Elders, Historians, and Knowledge Keepers of all kind, as well as local tal- ent to cast in the roles of the area's most celebrated, and notorious, historical figures. Enthusiastic folks of all ages and experience levels are invited to contact Project Producer, Yvonne Drebert at yvonne@visualheritage.ca to get involved. Bruce Power employee donations matched to see over $70,000 to Fort McMurray Bruce Power's employees donated over $36,000 dur- ing a 'gate collection' on Thursday for Red Cross relief efforts in Fort McMurray. The company will match the donations, bringing the total raised to over $72,000, which will again double once the Governments of Canada and Alberta match as well. "Our incredibly generous employees never fail to open their hearts and wal- lets in others' time of need," said Kevin Kelly, Bruce Power's acting president and chief financial officer. "It seems everybody knows someone who has earned a living in Fort McMurray, and we've all been shocked by the unbelievable videos and photos that appeared Pine River Watershed to plant 2,750 trees on Snobelen property Snobeln Farms had the opportunity to work with the Pine River Water -shed Initia- tive and their 2016 tree planting. Pine River Watershed Ini- tiative's vision is "Clean water and a healthy ecosys- tem within the Pine River Watershed." "They are a great organiza- tion, frequently recognized for their work and partners with many of our growers," Snobelen Farms said in a media release. Snobelen Farms has provided 3.25 acres of their land to reforestation. A total of 2,750 trees were to be planted on those acres from May 2-3, including: poplar, spruce, cedar, pine, sugar maple and red maple. PRWI has tree planting money set aside every year for unplanned tree planting projects. Troy Snobelen had land available, PWRIN had the trees and the resources for planting. For more information visit pineriverwatershed.ca online during the evacua- tion of the city. Although Fort Mac is far from our area, those images hit very close to home." The Red Cross has raised LET'S ALL DO OUR PART! PLEASE RECYCLE va 1 1 1 t' BOTTLES 1 CANS (0 PARK THEATRE ; • CODERICH 519 524 7811 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... www.MCIVielinks,ca gidijLA-L0143O4-265-343 over $60 million for the nearly 90,000 residents of Fort McMurray and sur- rounding areas who were forced to flee from raging wildfires in recent weeks. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 Submitted The Bruce County Documentary Project was launched May 5, 2016 with the announcement of a grant of $139,100 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 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