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The Citizen, 2008-05-08, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008. PAGE 7.The much-awaited first twovolumes of Jim Donnelly’s historyof Huron County have beenpublished. Joining the best-sellingDonnelly on Law, Donnelly onHuron and More on Huron, areexpected to be just as popular.With his retirement as Justice of the Ontario Superior Court approaching, the Honourable James M. Donnelly proposed to Huron County council in October 2004 that he update the county’s history. Donnelly proposed to update the county history within an estimated time of two years with no remuneration. Council accepted his proposal, and provided support inthe form of a computer, furniture,phone, and photocopying. Goderichprovided a small office in theLibrary.Three years later, his extensiveresearch has resulted in threevolumes. Donnelly on Law is Donnelly’s own history of court cases and legal stories. It was published at the author’s expense as a fundraiser for the family of the late John O’Keefe, and appeared under many Christmas trees this past season. The two new volumes are published on a cost recovery basis by the county. Donnelly on Huronhighlights intriguing moments inHuron County history and municipalpolitics. More on Huron, continuesDonnelly’s reminiscences of courthouse activities. In this volume,Donnelly enlists the assistance of other writers. Gordon Hill writes a chapter on agriculture, featuring several farm families and rural organizations including the independent telecommunications companies and agricultural co-operatives. George Brophy contributes a chapter on small rural communities, both their role in supportingsurrounding homesteads, and thehistorical causes of their decline. 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