11 19 1992 History Minutes
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THE TOWNSHIP OFORO
HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 19,1992
The Township of Oro History Committee met this afternoon at the
home of the Chairperson, Loreen (Rice) Lucas. Members of the
Committee had been notified by telephone.
The following members were present:
Loreen (Rice) Lucas Earl Robertson
Walter Hutchinson Tim Crawford
Henry Neufeld
Absent: Rernice Hicklin¡; Neil McNiven; Sandra Shelswell
Following the meetin¡ a view of the Videa of the History Committee
taken at Cable T.V. in 1992, was to take place and spouses of the
members had been invited by the Chairperson. Helen Neufeld attended,
other spouses were unable to attend for various reasons.
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Opening The Chairperson opened the meetin¡ at 2:45 p.m.
Minutes The Minutes of the last regular meetin¡ of September 19,
1992, which had been forwarded to all members, were on
;md*1o~~~Ttm~Crawford and Earl Robertson adopted as
printed and received.'
Correspondence and Communications:
The Secretary pre sented copy of letter forwarmed to the
Township Clerk including the Resolution of the Committee with
respect to Retention of Documents and Records of the Township,
also copies of sample By Laws related to same.
And reply fro~the Township Clerk advising that letter and copies
of By-laws and! related material had been received and further
advisin¡ that the Clerk's Depãrtment had previously notified the
County of Simcoe Archives' (leÚér attached) that material may be
forthcomin¡. And in addition advising that the Township of Ore
do currently have a Records Retention By-Law. A copy of By-Law
No. 90-6; was enclosed with the letter.
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Tim Crawford
that the letter forwarded and letter from the Clerk acknowled¡inc
receipt of the letter and materials from the History Committee
and enclosing letter forwarded to the County of Simcoe Archives
in June 1992, advisin¡ that records and specitiè'documents may be
forthcoming from the Township. Also copy of By-Law #90-65, bein¡
a By-Law to Establish Retention Schedules for Documents, Records
and other papers of the Municipality,be received and filed for
future refeeence.
Presented a letter forwarded to Emery Nelson in response to his
letter of enquiry re¡arding his Grandparents, James and Sara Nelson,
as to whether they were buried in a Cemetery in the Township of
Oro, advising that Walter Hutchinson would accompany him to the
varioDs cemeteries in the Township. To date he has not made his
visit to the Township, although he had telephoned Walter Hutchinson
since the letter was forwarded. Secretary also advised that he
had received a telephone call his sister-in-law in Barrie regarding
the same persons. And further that he had visited the cemeteries
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at Dalston (United) Craighurst the Presbyterian and Anglican,
with no results and Walter Hutchinson had visited the two Edgar
Cemeteries.
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl Robertson
that further search of records of burial be carried out, after
which the parties making the enquiry be notified of the results.
Secretary presented a letter which had been forwarded to Howard
Campbell in July from Brenda Ruffet, Owen Sound, enquiry regarding
regarding a John Hardie and his children iohn and Mary, who had
settled on Lot 6 (Et) , Con. 13, Township of Oro. Her enquiry is
with respect to the information in "Kith ,';N' Kin" about this
family. Also as to whether John Hardie had supplied the lime stone
from the Lime Stone Kiln at the erection of the first Esson Presb.
Church, on the Old Barrie Road. All of this information would
assist her in writing a History of the Hardie Family and that she
would appreciate any information regarding her enquiry.
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It was moved by ralter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl Robertson
that a reply be forwarded upon further information being obtained
from the person who supplied the information for "Kith 'N' Kin"
Presented a letter from Edith Russell, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
which had been forwarded to Howard Campbell regarding a second
house owned by Robert Hutchinson. Howard Campbell had forwarded
her a photo copy of the houses in question, a page from'a book
of homes in Shanty Bay. The enquiry being of a large 17 room
home on the lake. The writer is interested whether the home
in question is still standing.
It was moved by Earl Robertson and seconded by Walter Hutchinson
that Tim Crawford make further ";enquirles regarding the ho....: in
qqestion. Following which a reply is to be forwarded.
Old Business
The Chairperson reported on the progrees made by the Ad Hoc
Committee - Chairperson, Joanna McEwen and Tim Crawford on the
proposed book - The Hills, Taverns and Corners, in the Township
of Oro as they had been referred to by name in years gone by.
It was suggested that the Title be changed to "The Hills of Ore
and other pioneer land marks." Agreed to by the members.
The Chairperson reported that Tim Crawford had made a ¡lass top
table with lights for viewing of slides and pictures, which will
make it much simpler to have all slides and pictures placed upon
for the present project of preparation of same on Video Tape.
New Business
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It was mentioned that Township of Oro History Committee become
a member of the Simcoe County Historical Society, which would
make available all news letters printed ~the Society as well
as other Historical information available through the members.
It was moved by Tim Crawford and seconded by Earl Robertson that
this Committee become a member of the Simcoe County Historical
Society and that the Committee request that the Township of Oro
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Treasurer forward forward a cheque in the amount of $7.00,
being the annual cost for the membership.
The matter of obtainin¡further material for the preservation
of documents, maps and other such material was discussed.
It was moved by Tim Crawford and seconded by Walter Hutchinson
that the Chairperson be authorized to spend up to an amount of
$~OO.OO for archival supplies and Video Tape material out of
the 1992 History Committee Budget.
The matter of BudgetJ~.for this Committee in 1993 was brought
forward for discussion.
It was moved by W_lter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl Robertson
that the Township of Oro History Committee recommend to the
CoUllc.il of the Township of Oro that an amount of $2000, be
includèd in the Township of Oro 1993 Budget, for the History
Committee. ( to complete 1992 Project Staoo and $200 Misc. supplies
and postage)
It w~s moved by Earl Robertson and seconded by _alter Hutchinson
that"<the following names be submitted to the Council of tœ
Township of Oro for appointment to the Township of Oro History
Committee for 19931
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Loreen (Rice) Lucas
Walter Hutchinson
Bernice Hicklin¡
Henry Neufeld
Earl Robertson
Tim Crawford
Sandra Shelswell
Jadine Henderson (to fill vacancj)
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Once all names have been confirmed by the Chairperson.
There being no further business at hand it was moved by Earl
Robertson that the meeting ajourn at 3:55 p.m. And that the
Committee now view the Video tape which was a meeting of this
Committee at Cable T.V. last Spring.
The host Loreen Lucas served a great lunch during the v*~wing
of the Tape.
All members who are able to attend a work meeting on Tuesday,
November 2~th, in the afternoon,'lto be at the home of Tim
Crawford.
Henry Neufeld,
Secretary.
Loreen (Rice) Lucas,
Chairperson
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