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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-07-20, Page 9ick Sonat -Star • Wednesday, duty 20, 201 1 Behind the Bars and experience history a ique. Milburn ch Signal -Star es was confined behind the iron bars of the Huron County or theft in the maid 1800s, and to v he professes his innocence. BE -OIL -FILTER 11 Gas Powered Cars and Light Trucks $Q450 Plus Tax • . s: EHE (Environmental handling :ge). up to 5L of tail, Fluid Top tips, { nor Car Wash. No Desai Fees. Shuttle Service. 2010 & Older Vehicles GEE Motors Ltd. Your Full Line GM Dealer • uncoast Drive E. 519-524-8391 And Much More • K itchc,nt • CuutoinVanrt s • F.nsertasnrucnt I cit% • .Home Otii, er Pi 1 V Cvsiom Dosmis Cov'Ait` R Visit Our .Showroom 50 West St. Goderich 519-440-0352 ;44trI h Ao Muria Chormk r uj. commerce Habeas, nj tht Feat Ala rf 200 I. mail: wemitmailkttl huruntrl.ow.c* He's one of the real life figures from the historic Gaol's past that has been brought back to life through an interactive feature on now at the Huron Historic Gaol. Go "Behind the Bars" and meet some of the "Faces of Gaol" on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout July and August, and experience life at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911. This interactive event provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the National Historic Site while meeting historical figures from the Gaol's past. Gaol staffers, with the help of a few volunteers, bring to life just. some of the countless figures that helped write the facility's history through serving time andserving justice. Gaol employee Elliot Rate plays lames, a petty thief who maintains his innocence. Rate also researched characters and wrote much of the script for the 2011 Behind the l3.ars series, which he says highlights the evo- lution vo-lution of the facility, "We meet real, figures who span 1848 to 1911, so there is a wide range of history covered, and also the jail changed quite a bit in that period of historic gaol Dominique MNburn Godench Sinai -Star Vanessa Wilts and Eliot Rate take on the roles of Hannah and James, two unlucky souls bciced up for come and insanity at the Huron Historic Gaol. Their stories are familiar to Gaol Matron Eleanor, played by Rachel Garland (lett) as part of the Behind the Bars interactive tours on Tuesdays and Thrsdays. time, so you can see those changes take place;' Rate said. During a visit, expect to meet the Gaol Matron as she explains her duties and various responsi- bilities during her time at the Gaol between 1901 and 1911..The construction Of the Governors House, the last public hanging, and the caring for vagrant'prison- ers were ail part of her experience at the Gaol.. Venture to the sec- ond floor cellblock and talk to Hannah, an insane prisoner unsure about the length of her visit and when she will be sent to an Asylum. ` Join these past figures Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7 and 9 p.rn. from July 12 to August 30. Regular admission rates apply, adults $5 and children $3.50. Regular hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, The Huron Historic Gaol is located at the corner of Victoria Street North (Hwy. 21) and Gloucester Terrace in Goderich. For more informa- tion call the Huron Historic Gaol at 519-524-6971, or visit the web site at www.huroncounty,cat museum. Dominique Milburn Goderich Signal -Star Moonlight. Movie Madness returns to Courthouse Park Friday with the outdoor premier of Diary of a Wimpy Kid:1 Rules. 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Box 220, 120 Hucklns S1., Goderich, Ont., N7A 486 (519) 524-2614 email b mesnet.com nowledge the financial support of the nt of Canada through the Publicatkms Program towards our mailing costs. Cana1li will speak about wind energy based on the facts with the goal to help Ontario communities understand the social, environmental and economic benefits Tuesday, July 26,2011 7-9pm _0,i Legion Branch 140 95 Kirk St., Clinton GUEST SPEAKERS Pricing SltitittiQ :electricity optUQns: Dr. Tim Weis, P.Eng.,Ph.D. Director, Renewable Energy and Efficiency Pembina Institute Wind fQr tUty: Kate Dietrich, Teamster, resident Cori sty Pyr; Dianne Saxe, Ph D. Law, DSA President, Windshare Open minded toward wind energy: Jutta Splettstoesser, Kincardine Farmer, President, Friends of Wind For more information on this free event go to: harvestingwindsupport.com or call 519 395 5309 Draw for wind turbine climbs! in the park July 22 when the Goderich :Business Improvement Area (BIA) presents its annual outdoor cinematic event, Moonlight Movie Madness. The. show is set to begin soon after 8 p.m., said SIA Manager Susan Arm- strong. The feature film picks up where Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) leaves off. Greg Heffley, the kid who made "wimpy" cool is back in an all-new fam- ily comedy based on the best-selling fcillow-up novel by Jeff Kinney. As he begins seventh grade, Greg and his older brother - and chief tormentor Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond. In the past, moviegoers have traditionally shown up early to the event to take full advantage of additional treats, including children's face painting and snack sales. The same goes in 2011 and local talent including magician Daniel Steep and Snippity the Clown will entertain, while 104.9 the Beach wilt be onsite offering additional games, contests and chalk drawing. Once the giant inflatable screen goes up and the sun begins to sink down, it's movie time. Moonlight Movie Mad- ness takes place Friday, July 22 at the west side of Courthouse Park. The event is free of charge.