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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2015-05-27, Page 1514 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Seeking stories about Gaol prior to 1972 from locals Submitted Do you remember the Huron Historic Gaol when it was operating? Were you invited in to the Governor's House? Do you have a story from inside the walls? We want to hear what you have to say! Huron County's only des- ignated National Historic Site, the Huron Historic Gaol at 181 Victoria St. North (Highway 21), Goderich was in use as the county jail from 1841 until 1972. The building houses over 130 years of history, but it can't always speak for itself. That's why Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol staff are look- ing for individuals that remember life at the gaol and the attached governor's house before its closure. Former staff, visitors, guests, local suppliers and their families and friends are invited to tell us more about day-to-day life at the gaol in the twentieth century. No story from the gaol or gover- nor's house is insignificant - the project welcomes any reminiscences that provide insight about the daily rou- tine at the gaol, and the experience of those who lived, worked and stayed on site. More than forty years after its closure, memories of the jail may be fading, and we want to preserve the val- uable knowledge of commu- nity -members who remem- ber the space. If you know someone who remembers the jail prior to 1972, or you yourself have a story, please call or email the Huron Historic Gaol (519- 524-6971) to arrange a meet- ing. Summer Student Mac Bonnett will conduct oral interviews with interested parties. Requests for ano- nymity will be honoured, and the release of any sensi- tive or confidential informa- tion will be delayed. To find out more about the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol, visit our web- site at www.huroncounty.ca/ museum or find us on social media: Facebook: facebook.com/ huroncountymuseum Twitter: @hcmuseum Instagram: huroncountymuseum Huron Historic Gaol Cyclists hoping to end hunger in Huron County Huron County cyclists of all expertise are invited to ride with Janet Boot, chair of the board of directors of the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre (HCFBDC), on Saturday, June 13. Boot is hoping to raise awareness of the work of the region's commu- nity food banks and ry gather financial donations for the distribution centre's focus on filling the shelves of these food banks. She will be riding a tandem bike with her daughter Natalie, and together they will be riding a route that will link some of the County's food banks, sharing information about the challenges that families 150th Anniversary` Service Duff's United Church, Walton June 7, 2015 Service at 10:30 am Guest Speaker: Pastor Steve Hildebrand Unveiling of the time capsule Lunch following the service g SAT. JUNE 6 @ 1:00 sharp $40.00/team held at Van Dyk Farm 42275 Mill Rd. Seaforth Contact: Marg Henderson 522-0212 Connie Marion 522-0707 Ted or Leanne Van Dyk 522-1871 7 Registration Deadline Friday May 29 .•. • •• —A--- wino 7th Annual RING TOSS TOURNAMENT FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER %/ 1 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Knowing the difference between this and this could save your life. If You are considering a MedIcAtere membership there's Some need stores to know. selling e. 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We have gone through economic challenges in these last few years and although we live in a highly -productive agri- cultural county, there are ongoing employment problems that create social crises," said Janet Boot dur- ing a recent interview in her work to build awareness for the Distribu- tion Centre's partnership with local community food bank operations. "Our food bank organizations and their volunteers recognize how important their work and services are, together to ether we can create an even stronger network, offering support and expanded services to help our neighbours who are hav- ing hard times". Starting in Wingham at 8:15 a.m. at the North Huron Food Share at 405 Josephine St., the cycling group will be heading to Blyth and will be stopping at the Blyth Centre for the Sweat 16 May 26th • it • �: lr Ts tic' ppy Birthday Sharma & Kelsey Caninovai( i4 • .g:.— ... ..a.7. ---e."1.1.: .1 : /`:r . ea ort uronex I ositor.co Arts on Main Street to share infor- mation about the important shar- ing organizations in Huron County who are available to assist residents with problems accessing good food regularly. From here the Wingham riders who have joined Janet can turn back to Wingham or continue on to Clinton with her. The next stop where riders can join the group, bringing their financial donations will be at the Clinton Salvation Army building, on Albert Street. At each community stop riders are invited to ride along as far as they wish. The next location for a riding break will be in Hensall at the cor- ner of Hwy. 4 and County Road 84. The riding group will then con- tinue along to the Exeter Food Bank, located on Main Street in town, right behind Noah's Ark Store. Finally there will be a cele- bration barbeque hosted for all rid- ers and friends at the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre location at the corner of Hwy. 4 and County Road 10 on the grounds of Premium Transporta- tion for a BBQ. This riding event will take place, rain or shine and the hardy cyclists are encouraged to gather financial donations from family and friends to add to the financial donations collected along the route. The pace of the ride will be about 15 km an hour and the volunteers of the Huron County Food Bank Distribu- tion Centre express their apprecia- tion for the support and guidance of the Huron County OPP as well as friends who will be manning the follow vehicles and volunteers along the route. Riders are reminded to bring their own water as well as be appropriately dressed for the weather conditions. With the support of the many volunteers and service organiza- tions, the food banks of Huron County will continue to provide special services to those in need. Together the linked food banks as partners of the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, they will continue to address the challenges faced by too many of Huron Coun- ty's residents in times of economic change. "If more people are aware of the daily struggles of too many of our neighbours, sometimes hidden along rural routes, we could unite to put ourselves out of business, working together to end Hunger in Huron sooner; said Boot as she set out on her training ride recently. The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre distributed 545,000 pounds of foods and prod- ucts throughout Huron County in 2014. Included in this shipping were a huge variety of fresh fruits and produce and packaged goods, For complete route and rider registration as well as financial donation information visit www. huroncountyfoodbank.org and call 519-913-2362. The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Center is a registered charity and can offer charitable receipts for monetary gifts, gifts of service and gifts -in-kind. All financial donations will go directly to the cause of eliminating hunger in Huron County's communities. PARK THEATRE .:orfs CODERICN 51Q 52; x.51: OJI'MOVIE INFORMATION. www.rnovielinkszaa od , 1'1-8110-265.3438