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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-02-08, Page 3Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Exeter Times -Advocate 3 Despite the heavy snowfall in the area over the weekend, local hills were busy with young and old alike taking on the return of winter to practice their sledding skills. Elliott Park in Exeter was busy with Kathy and Kyle DaSilva (above) going for a ride while ZakToornstra tried out the jumps. (photos/Pat Bolen) Council meetings cancelled EXETER — The nasty weather over the weekend and Monday resulted in two local councils scrapping their meetings Monday night. Bluewater moved its meeting to Tuesday night after the Times -Advocate went to press, while South Huron's agenda from Monday will be added to this Monday's scheduled meeting. Museum celebrates Heritage Day 2006 GODERICH — To celebrate Heritage Day 2006, the Huron County Museum will be open for extended hours Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow visitors to explore their own local history. In addition to the extended hours, admission into the museum on Heritage Day is free. The theme for Heritage Day 2006 is "Our Cultural Heritage Places." In early settle- ments, the newcomers first built shelters, defense and places for worship. After they had provided for the basics, they thought about another need: the social need to get together to enjoy each others' company, leisure and entertainment. Canada has a wealth of cultural heritage places, including long houses, concert halls, opera houses, bandstands, cinemas, commu- nity halls, art galleries and museums. The idea that working class people should have access to leisure was evidence of social change. Canada's first museums were borne from recognition that the benefits of culture need not be confined to the upper social class- es. Come out to the Huron County Museum Feb. 20 to investigate and explore the museum as one of our cultural heritage places. Call the museum at 524-2686 for more information. 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