Compatriot Ron Barnard was the keynote speaker at a recent dinner event by the Genealogical and Historical Societies of Lapeer County.

He discussed the history of bagpipes, who plays them, where they originated, and how they are played. He even went to took the bagpipe apart and showed the different pieces, demonstrated different blowing techniques and also played a couple tunes on request.

The event was well attended and everybody enjoyed his presentation.

Huzzah to Compatriot Barnard!