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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-06-28, Page 1414 Signal Star • Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Temperance Picnic at the Huron County Museum All are invited to have some good, clean fun at the Huron County Museum's Temperance Picnic and Ice Cream Social on July 8 at the Huron County Museum, located at 110 North Street, Goderich. The even will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Temper- ance Picnic is by purchase of a $10 "Tampon Tote" (Cash Only Please) that will be donated to the Huron Women's Shelter Sec- ond Stage Housing and Coun- selling Services. The totes, which have a $19.68 retail value, have been generously provided by Michael's Pharmasave of Bay- field and Goderich. Accompa- nying kids are FREE. The Temperance Picnic will bring the Museum's current prohibition exhibit, Huron County: The Dry Years, to life with costumed characters, lawn games, take home crafts, scav- enger hunt, strawberries and ice cream, prizes and much more. For more information visit our website at www.huron- countymuseum.ca Contributed photos Dutch display from the Goderich Township 1-5-0 Celebrations in 1985. Memories needed Central Huron Heritage Displays During the Central Huron 150 celebrations on July 7-9, there will be heritage displays of the three founding municipalities (Goderich Township, Hullett Township and Clinton). The items will be displayed in the Banquet room of the REACH Cen- tre and security will be on hand. The displays will be open on Friday July 7 from 3-8 pm and on Saturday July 8 from 10 am to 5 pm. Do you have memories or items of interest to share? Remember, your children and grandchildren may have never seen a milking machine, a cream separator or a wall telephone. Have they ever used an iron that needs to be heated on a stove? And what about the old school text- books? Now they use Google. If you have local history books, we'd love to display them. Clothes from the 1800s? Give us a call.. Do you remember the beautiful signature quilt auctioned off during the Goderich Township 150th cel- ebration in 1985? Who bid the highest and won the quilt? Come and see the interesting story that goes with the current ownership of At Hay Mutual, you can count on us to take care of your needs. Our people have exceptional knowledge of our communities and the properties we serve. This and the fact that you can count on us to be fair is reflected in our 93% customer retention rate. We're always looking ahead, creating solutions that will benefit our members. you've S'" Found it. HAY MUTUAL Iw3+,u'ouncei Zurich, Ontario COMPANY Keeping promises, close to home. 4 ear •. ":. www.haymutuaLon.ca 1-877-807-3812 519-236-4381 • A display case from D.E. Gliddon's General Store, from the Goderich Township 1-5-0 Celebrations, in 1985. that heritage item. We plan to include a brief description of each item and its heritage connection, so please pro- vide such details with the item. Items should be delivered to your contact person before July 7 or to the REACH Centre that morning before noon. Each item will be documented, with a receipt provided. Please pick up your items after 5 pm on Satur- day July 8. Committee members include Ali- son Lobb (519.482.7167), Doug Yeo (Goderich Township - 519.482.9296), Pam Stanley (Clinton -519.482.9914) with Helen Dykstra (519.482.9543) bringing the Dutch influence so strong in all three municipalities. Share your memories during this Canada 150th celebration. And make sure you bring along your children and grandchildren that weekend to see the heritage items we're had shared. Charter Member honoured Legion Ladies Auxiliary honour Margaret Young Photo courtesy of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Goderich The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Goderich honour remaining Charter Member Margaret Young with her 70 year bar and flowers, presented by (left to right): Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ontario Provincial Command President Kim Adams; Comrade Karen Diaper, Honours and Awards Chair; Comrade Ann Feagan, President; Comrade Dianne MacLean; Ron Young; Terry Young