Hundreds show up for MP picnic

North Dundas Deputy Mayor Gerry Boyce, MPP Jim McDonell, MP Guy Lauzon and South Stormont Coun. David Smith take part in Lauzon's 14th annual constituency picnic on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 in St. Andrews West, Ont. (Newswatch Group/Bill Kingston)

ST. ANDREWS WEST – Roughly 300 people showed up Sunday afternoon for local MP Guy Lauzon’s constituency picnic.

Area residents were able to have a hamburger or hot dog, plus all the fixins, while taking in some local entertainment, including the national anthem sung by Lauzon’s wife, Frances.

This is the 14th year for the summer event at Lauzon’s County Road 18 home near the St. Andrews Catholic Church.

A large crowd gathers under a tent to listen to music during local MP Guy Lauzon’s 14th annual constituency picnic on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 in St. Andrews West, Ont. (Newswatch Group/Bill Kingston)