The idea of a Lunenburg Academy Cookbook grew from a few basic ideas and inspirations. Primarily, the reason for the book was as a fundraising project to raise money for new, and much needed playground equipment for the elementary school. The alternate reason was something a whole lot more. It was to bring a community together by way of family favourite recipes, which exemplified the community's diversities, as well as its strength of pulling together for a common purpose - fundraising for the sake of our children. And together we worked, to bring about a fantastic representation of what can happen when we cooperate.

The call went out through the school and the local newspaper, requesting favourite family recipes from students and faculty, past and present. We also asked local restaurants for contributions which might make our 'little publication' more attractive. As the months passed over the school year of 1998/99, our 'little publication' blossomed into a 252 page coil bound book, containing over 300 recipes!

A tour of the book not only brings about the multitude of delicious recipes, but the final chapter is dedicated to the local restaurants' contribution of almost 20 recipes. Throughout the publication are memories of former students, as well as the final pages dedicated to photographs of the interior of the National Historic Site.

The recipes themselves clearly demonstrate the diversity found in our little town. Most call for ingredients which anyone would find in our cupboards at any time, while some presented could tax the most accomplished chef. While there is fine representation of old fashioned, tried and true recipes (such as 'Jiffy Rolls', Brown Bread, Lasagna, Meatloaf, Mincemeat, Cabbage Rolls, Cabbage Rolls, Hodgepodge, Seafood Casserole, Fish Chowder, Cucumber Salad, and countless brownies, cakes, muffins, cheesecakes, and cookies galore!), there is also an assortment of less than ordinary (Tourtiere, Kohl Slaw, Sauerkraut & Spareribs, Spaetzle - Swabian Noodles, Dutch Mess (Codfish & Potatoes), Peanut Crunch Oven Fillets (fish batter with peanuts), Bavarian Torte and Marmorkuchen Marble Cake - to name a few!). For tired Mom's we have a 'Recipe for Relaxation', as well as an assortment of Play Dough to keep the kids busy for hours!

The book must be seen to be believed! Through this website, we are offering the books at a very special price, only $10.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling = $15.00 each (Please inquire about shipping rates outside of Canada).

To order your copy, please click on the Lunenburg Academy e-mail address: academy1@staff.ednet.ns.ca

or send cheque or money order to the school:

      Lunenburg Academy
      P. O. Box 759
      Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
      B0J 2C0

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Updates in School Newsletters

September 18, 1998

The roof of the taller back tower has been shingled to the peak and awaits the iron finial to be put back in place. Shingling began on the mansard roof - Frond Harbour side - last week. The windows have been removed from the 3rd floor for repair. Scraping, priming and painting continues at various sides and levels. Cedar shingles continue to be hand-dipped; redwood stain being applied to the second bunch of 50,000. School operates smoothly as the construction workers do their job and the students and staff continue to learn in our new environment.

October 2, 1998

The 1998 construction season should finish near the end of October. Shingling the mansard and sloping roofs, scraping/priming and window repairs continue on the South (Front Harbour) and West (back) faces. Completing the window repairs on the North (Back Harbour) and the East (Front) Faces and painting to the top of the belt course are also on the agenda. The 1999 work may begin in May and include shingling the sloped and mansard roofs of the North and East Faces. The flat roof would be renewed and the missing tower restored by installing the main supports on the building and completing the cap on the ground and lifting it into place. Painting about the belt courses would also occur. Entrances and landscaping would be done. The heating system work is tentatively planned for July and August of 1999.

May 7, 1999

If you have seen the Academy in the past 2 weeks, you will know that the Restoration Project is underway. Workers have been making preparations by putting up setbacks, placing canopies over the doors and organizing work spaces inside the building in the basement, on the third floor and in the attic. Plans are being made to begin work on reshingling the roof and restoring the wood on the exterior walls. A building platform is in place to construct the cap of the missing tower. It will be hoisted to the roof its base is in place on the roof above the right main door. Plans are made to construct an exhibit area around the flag pole which will depict in pictures and print the history of the Academy for visitors.

Summer 1999, Update

The cap was hoisted on the morning of July 20, 1999, to replace the tower above the front right door. This was a dramatic moment in the restoring "The Castle on the Hill" to its former glory.

August 10, 1999

In late June and early July 1999, the old heating system was dismantled. The older steam boiler was cut into pieces and the piping throughout the building was removed and sent to the scrap metal yard. Beside the other boiler, which will be converted to hot water from steam, a new boiler will be assembled. The radiators were tested for leaks and those that were not leaking remain and others that match the radiators of the 'Academy era' were obtained. Additional units were needed in some areas. Wires for controls or sensors were fished and run through the school. New piping connects the radiators, connects one room to another and connects one floor to another. All areas will be controlled from a computer off the furnace room.

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