06 25 1991 History Minutes
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THE TOVmSHIP OF ORO
HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 25, 1991
The Township of Oro History Committee met this afternoon at the
Township of Oro Administration Building in the Board Room, at the
call of the Chairperson. All members having been notified.
The rollowing members were present:
Loreen (Rice) Lucas
Howard A. Campbell
Walter Hutchinson
Earl Robertson
Henry Neufeld
Absent:
Bernice Hickling, Neil McNiven, Sandra Shelswell.
The meeting was opened by the Chairperson at 1:45 p.m.
Opening
Minutes
The Minutes of the last regular meeting of May 30,
1991, copies of which had been forwarded to all
members, were on motion of Howard Campbell and Barl
Robertson adopted as printed and received.
Business Arising from the Minutes
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(Accounts to be paid to cover costs for the Unveiling of the
Plaque - June 8,1991)
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Howard Campbell
that the three Womens' Institutes that served the lunch after tœ
ceremony of unveiling of the Plaque on June 8,1991, be paid an
amount of 150.00 each and the Rugby Community Hall Board be paid
$75.00 for the use of the Hall. Also Kent Dempsey be paid for
the P.A. System equipment when the account is received. And that
Rev. Dr. Brice Martin be paid for any travelling expenses when
an account is received. And further that Earl Robertson be paid
$20.06 for the bags of cement used to erect the stone for thê Plaque.
Correspondence & Communications
Presented letters received from:
Mrs. Marilyn Tusher, 2557 Midvale Avenue, Los Angeles, California
90064 re: acknowledging receipt of "Story of Oro" and commending
members of the History Committee who worked on putting the book
together.
Elizabeth Clark, 396 Elm Road, Toronto, Onto M5M 3W2, advising
that she and four others would be attending the Unveiling on
June 8,1991.
Copy of News Release forwarded to Media and requesting that some
publicity be provided to let area residents know about the event
of the unveiling of a Plaque for Marian Keith, Author - as for-
warded by the Deputy-Clerk.
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New Business
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Howard
Campbell that letters of appreciation and thank you be forwarded
to Finlay Payne; Marian K. Harvie and acknowledging recei~t of
their donation for the ocassion.
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cont'd from rage i.
Also to Janna Ramsay Best, Isle of Islay to acknowledge her letter
and order forms for the book entitled "John Ramsay of Kildalton"
As well as Rev. Dr. Brice M&rtin, Marilyn Cotton and Len anà Pearl
Cumming for their part in the programme on June 8,1991.
It was moveà by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Earl Robertson
that the Womens' Institutes be charged an amount of .85Ø for each
Polyester Envelope purch&sed for the preservation of photograghs.
The~e Envelo1.es had just been received as ordered by the Township
for this purpose.
It WaS left that a display of Historical Books be again arranged
by members of the Committee at Oro Memorial Park on Canada Day.
There being no further business at hand it was moved by Rarl
Robertson and seconded by Walter Hutchinson that the meeting
adjourn at 3:00 p.m.
Henry Neufeld
Secretary
Loreen (Rice) Lucas
Chairperson
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Township of Oro
History Committee
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Oro Station, Ontario
101 ITC
June 26,1991
,,~r. Finlay Fa.yne,
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o~b LamOle ~rlve,
Victoria, B.C.
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Liear lJ.r. rayne:
The Township of Oro History Committee teld a meeting
on June 25,1991 to finish off any matters that needed to be
clecred up following the unveiling of the Plaque for Marian
~eith on June 8,1991. At this meeting the Committee directed
that a letter be forwarded to you expressing their appreciation
for your ~art in the program.
Therefore, please except this letter as a th&nk you
for your rart. Your remarks and Historical background of the
Author, ~arian ~eith was both very informative and interesting
to all present.
It would appear that the event was a success and the
wee .r was perfect for the occasion. The turnout was great
and it i: hoped that it met with your expect3tions. Approximately
~eopIe signed the Guest Book and many that were present did
notsign the book.
Again thank you for J'cur as~i3tance ànd your interest
in initieting the desire to toncur the Author, Nhich leò to
je erection of a Plaque in her memory.
Yours sincerelj,
r¡. Neuleld,
Secretary,
Townshil- of Ore
Hi sto.. ...cmmi t tee.
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Tm"lnship of Ora
Eistory Committee,
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uro Sta~ion, Ontario
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~s. Janna Ramsay
Surnaig House,
by Fort Ellen
Isle of Islay,
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Best,
Dear Ms. Janna Ramsay Best:
This is to acknowledge your letter on be naif of Mrs.
Ramsay advising that she would not be able to attend on June 8,
1991 for the unveiling of the Plaque in Memory of Marian Keith.
The History Committee feel that the event was a success
with a great turnout, approximately l~O people signed the Guest
Book and of course many that attended did not sign.
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The Committee at a meeting held on June 25,1991, to
finish of~ matters following the event instructed that a letter
of appreciation be forwarded to you, for ta~ing the time to
write following the invitation received by Mrs. Ramsay. Also
to advice that tne book "John Ramsay of Kildalton" was placed
with the other Historical Books and some order forms were
picked up and likely some will be forwarded. When the History
Committee meet again in fall it likely that orders for some
will be placed.
Again, thank you for taking the time to respond to the
invitation.
Yours Sincerely,
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'I'c',mshi I. of '~ro
Eistcry Committee,
Box l~O,
Jro StGtion, Ontario
LOL lTO
Dear ffirs. Harvie:
Just a short note to let you know that the occasion
of Unveiling the Plaque in ivlerwry of l1a::: ian £\.ei th was an
successful event. The weather WaS great and the turnout WaS
excellent. Approximately 140 people signed the Guest Book
and as in any event many that attended did not sign.
The History Committee met en June 25,1991 to finish
off matters from the event th&t needea to be attended to
following the day of the unveiling, and instructed that a
~ett¿r of thank you and appreciation be forwarded to you for
taking the time to respond to the invitation and for your
kind donation to assist financially.
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Secret:::
Jro Township History
Committee
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Townshir of Oro,
History Committee,
Box 100,
Oro Station, Ontario
L01 lTO
June 26,1991
Rev. Dr. Brice Martin,
Apt. 211 S.,
412 Old Muskoka Road,
Orillia, Ontario
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Dear Dr. Martin:
The Township of Oro History Committee wish to express
their appreciation and thank you for participating and taking
part in the programme on the ocassion of the Unveiling of
the Plaque in honour of Marian Keith, Author, on June 8,1991.
It was greatly appreciated to have you taking part in
the programme for this event.
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Unfortunately during the process of getting the programme
arranged your were not approached with respect to remuneration
or mileage for your day. Please advise in order thGt this
matter may be looked after.
Yours
Henry N feld,
Secretary,
Township of Oro
History Committee.
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Townshic of Oro
History l,ommittee,
Be};: lCO,
Oro Station, Ontario
LOL ITO
June 26,1991
Mr. & Mrs. Len cumming,
R.R. Hl,
Oro Station, Ontario
LOL 2RO
Dear kr. & Mrs. vumming:
The Township of Oro History committee met on June 25,
1991 to finish of matters that needed to be attended to after
the event of June 8, 1991, the Unveiling of the Flaque in
Memory of Marian Keith.
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At this meeting the ~ommittee instructed that a letter
of appreciation and thank you be forwarded to you for your
interest and loaning of the books written by the Author,
Marian Keith. The Committee greatly appreciated your interest
and taking the time to attend with the Books, and feel certain
that the people present appreciated it also.
Again, thank you for your assistance it
a successful event. The ~ommittee are of the
ocassion waS well attended with approximatelY
signing the Guest Book. As in any event many
not have signed the book.
making the day
opinion the
140 people
present would
Yours SinCere],
¡enry Ne eld,
Secretar ,
Township of Oro
History committee
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Township of Oro
History Committee,
Box 100,
Oro St~tion, Ontario
L01 ITO
June 26,1991
~rs. Marilyn Cotton,
R.R. #1,
Oro Station, Ontario
LOL 2E0
Dear Mrs. Cotton:
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The Township of Oro History Committee wish to express
their appreciation for your assistance to help make the
ocassion 'of the Unveiling of the Plaque, on Saturday, June 8,
1991, as success.
Many people present as well as the l,ommittee enjoyed
the Bagpipes while waiting for the Cermony of the Unveiling
to take place.
Many thanks for taking the time to assist on June 8th.
Yours Sincerely,
ld,
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