This week, Kate talks about Joseph Paul who came to Haliburton in 1870. Nominally the local butcher, but really a man of many facets. And perhaps a representative of what the community of Haliburton County is all about. Plus, Paul talks about Rubin Carter who, along with a friend, was convicted of a triple homicide in 1966 in Patterson, New Jersey then fought for almost 20 years to overturn his conviction. But he didn't do it alone. Along with celebrity advocates - like Bob Dylan - a collection of Canadians and their adopted ward Lesra Martin contributed significantly to his ultimate release. Then Rubin settled in Toronto for a number of years - even becoming a Canadian citizen.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com
