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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-03-04, Page 7Wednesday, March 4, 2015 • News Record 7 Cross -Canada traveling exhibit Libro Credit Union donates 10,000 is coming to Huron County pounds of food to 33 region food banks The communities of Exe- ter and Goderich in Huron County and surrounding areas are invited to visit It's An Honour!, a new traveling exhibit about the Canadian Honours System that is now making its way across the country. Until July 2015, it will journey to schools, com- munity centres, special events and small towns to connect with and inspire vis- itors of all ages. From Janu- ary to the end of April, the exhibit will travel throughout Ontario. Mounted in a specially designed 1000 -square -foot vehicle, the exhibit show- cases stories of great Canadi- ans who have been recog- nized for their extraordinary achievements with national honours such as the Order of Canada, Decorations for Bravery and Military Valour Decorations. Featuring interpretative panels, multi- media elements and arti- facts, this unique space pro- vides an opportunity for visitors to learn more about these honours through an interactive learning experience. WHEN & WHERE: Exeter, Ontario Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at South Huron District High School (92 Gidley Street East, Exeter) Classes from South Huron District High School will be invited to visit throughout the school day. The exhibit will be open to the general public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Goderich, Ontario Friday, March 13, 2015 at Goderich District Collegiate Institute (260 South Street, Goderich) Classes from Goderich District Collegiate Institute will be invited to visit throughout the school day. The exhibit will be open to the general public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Goderich District Colle- giate Institute The exhibit will be open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHAT: Visitors can catch a glimpse of insignia and medals, discover the unique stories of many honours recipients and watch a hologram mes- sage from former Cana- dian astronaut Chris Had- field. Throughout their visit, visitors can also HSBEC celebrating International Women's Day in Holmesville Local woman are invited to Huron Women's Centre. Sug- come for some fellowship, gested donations include: food and fun. •Shampoo and The Huron Small Business conditioner. Enterprise Centre in partner- • Cutlery sets, can openers ship with the surrounding and kitchen utensils. community present Women • Towels of all kinds. on Wellness at the White Car- • Slippers in sizes 7 to 9. nation in Holmesville on •Pajama pants. March 11. • Blankets. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the • Twin bed sheets. evening consists of a light, • Dry and canned goods. healthy supper and interac- The first 15 registrantswill be tive demonstrations of medi- entered into a draw for the tation, Nia, Kundalini yoga, chance to win two tickets to the Hathayoga and tai chi, as well Blyth Festival. Everyone who as information on holistic attends will receive a gift bag. nutrition and essential oils. Participants are encouragedto There will also be a question wear comfy clothes and bring and answer period about the theiryogamatiftheyhaveone. businesses and how they Register before March7by began. calling 519-527-0305 ext 221 or The cost to join is $30, or emailinfo@smallbusinesshu- $25 with a donation to the ron.ca. learn more on the role and responsibilities of the Governor General of Can- ada and how to nominate deserving individuals from their community for national honours. It is accessible to everyone and admission is free. Since summer 2013, the exhibit has travelled through Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfound- land and Quebec. In Sep- tember 2013, His Excel- lency the Right Honourable David John- ston, Governor General of Canada, officially launched the exhibit at Henry Wise Wood Senior High School, in Calgary, Alberta. This exhibit is made possible through the gen- erosity of The Taylor Fam- ily Foundation as a tribute to the women, men and youth of Canada whose achievements, courage and dedication to service exemplify the heart and soul of our nation. For more information please visit www.gg.ca/ HonoursExhibit and follow @HonoursExhibit on Face - book and Twitter. KID'S HELP PHONE �i FREE EIVIERGENDY CALL P.JF�AA'A,Y, SID. IN DANCER, IN TROUBLE Libro Credit Union pro- videdCredit Union pro- vided a boost of locally pro- duced food to area organiza- tions today, as part of its Farms to Food Banks program. Over 10,000 pounds of eggs, hams, sausages and beef cuts were purchased from local suppliers and donated to 33 food banks in Essex, Huron and Perth counties. Since 2007, Libro has con- tributed over $335,000 to the program, which has pro- vided 550,000 pounds of fresh food and assisted nearly 145,000 people in our communities. "Libro is focused on help- ing to build prosperity for the 21 communities we serve across southwestern Ontario," said Stephen Bol- ton, Libro Credit Union pres- ident and CEO. "This is a great example of how collab- oration and working together, between busi- nesses, local farmers, food banks and neighbourhood organizations, may have a tremendous and lasting impact on the community:' In addition to Windsor Goodfellows, Libro made donations at organizations including Essex Food Bank, Exeter Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul Stratford, Salvation Army Goderich, and Lake- shore Community Food Bank About Farms to Food Banks The Farms to Food Banks Libro Credit Union recently donated 10,000 pounds of eggs, ham, sausages and beef cuts to 33 regional food banks in Huron, Perth and Essex counties. Here Exeter branch manger Rob MacVean unloads meat and eggs at the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre in Centralia. Program was developed by credit union staff and direc- tors to support local food banks at a time when need was significantly surpassing supply and the shortage of fresh healthy food was sub- stantial. Libro Credit Union works with area farmers to purchase goods at fair mar- ket prices to distribute to local food banks. Over half a million pounds of locally produced meat, potatoes, apples, milk, eggs and honey have been distributed through the program since 2007. OFFICE HOURS The Office Hours for The Clinton News Record are as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 9am - 5pm fews Cli on Record 53 Albert St., Clinton, ON PH: 519-482-3443 www.clintonnewsrecord.com