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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-09-23, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentine Piper Robertson of Inverhuron and Jack Cronshaw of Ripley dance to the music at the Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner on September 17, 2015 at the Ripley -Huron Community Centre. The main chef for the Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner on September 17, 2015 was Nicole Wise of Harley's Pub & Perk in Mildmay. Waitresses in front from left: Paige Fortney, Lea Bloemeke of Germany, Haily Fortney, Ryiie Wise, Ellie Wise. Kitchen staff from left: Nicole Wise of Mildmay, Lisa Bohnert of Mildmay, Andrea Zimmer of Kincardine. The dinner served at the Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner on September 17, 2015 featured local foods and beverages. Following the social time when attendees enjoyed strolling to enjoy appetizers and beverages the main course was served including assorted rolls, row salad, quinoa and kale salad, roast beef, beet horseradish, roasted baby potatoes with sour cream, roasted root vegetables and bountiful beans and herbs. Afterwards there was a delectable assortment of desserts. Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner is a sold out success Valerie Gillies Lucknow Sentinel The Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner held on September 17, 2015 at the Ripley -Huron Community Centre was a sold out event to raise funds for the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Nan Grant, Chair of BBFG welcomed everyone while they enjoyed the meal and thanked all who had been a part of the event in any way. A special thank you went out to Mary Rose Walden for her incompara- ble support of BBFG and bringing about the Harvest Dinner as a fundraising event to maintain and expand the garden and its programs. A thank you also went out to those who vol- unteered, organized and supported the Harvest Din- ner in any way including the "celebrity pie makers and bringers", food suppli- ers and chefs, and those who donated items for the live and silent auctions as well as those who pur- chased tickets for the din- ner. BBFG is becoming a cultural hub and a tourism draw as it has been placed on the Explore the Bruce tours. The gardens have hosted 6,000 visitors through the tours. Grant invited people to get involved at BBFG. She V 1? , 9 II The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Mega nTodd Sept. 28, 2007 8 years old Jayla Livingston Sept. 30, 2006 9 years old IIINoah Norlock Sept. 30, 2008 4 7 years old Your child can be a member t of the Sentinel's birthday club call 519-528-2822 to register Lulkrine Untioel ' 519-528-2822 619 Campbell Street pointed out that age is not a factor for participation as some who are involved are under the age of 12. It is a liv- ing marketplace in Ripley. Many more volunteers are needed to continue to grow the BBFG. All types of volun- teers with varying skills are needed such as web exper- tise, contractors, builders, plumbers, martketers, gar- deners and those with com- puter skills. Ryan Berry was Master of Ceremonies and Disc Jockey for the Harvest Din- ner. This is the second annual Harvest Dinner. Berry was also at the first one. He stated, "I am really happy that this is another sold out event. I am happy to be here. I believe in the field to fork motto. I am glad it is growing:' Gary Fischer of Hoity Toity Cellars described the event as having a really nice crowd. "I like working with the peo- ple in the local area. You can feel they are proud of their history. They are passionate about it." Fischer is impressed that the munici- pal staff are working and watching all through the event. He explains "they run it like a business. They are organized. The event is well run." Jodi MacArthur was at the entrance table. She is glad to see so many people return- ing from the prior year, both chefs and guests. Changing Thyme Catering is a service provided by Community Living Kincardine and District. Amy Boudrias of Tiverton and Sarah Davey of Kincardine proudly show the quinoa and kale salad they prepared for the Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner on September 17, 2015. Many of the attendees were happy to give their comments on the event. Anne Finlayson exclaimed, "It is absolutely wonderful. It is even better than last year!" Diane Gam- ble adds, "The food is always excellent." Wendy Jones is a returning diner. "It was awesome last year. That is why we came back this year." • PARK THEATRE a n t ter: -4 t i EftICN. 5.19 524 7813 .FOR MOVIE INFORMATION.,. .- 414 www.rnavielinks.c-a d�u,e0i -1OU-2 5-3438 CONTINUED > PAGE 7 HEART$'" STROKE ASSESS YOUR RISK. MAKE HEALTH LAST CA - Nan Grant served up Autumn Gold Soup prepared with ngredients from the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens and Kinloss Produce. Grant had also prepared Lemon Basil Lemonade for those who wished a non-alcoholic beverage at the Bruce Garden Harvest Dinner on September 17, 2015.