04 22 1986 History Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 1986 IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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The Township History Committee met this evening at 7:30 p.m. with the
following members present:
Joanna McEwen
Howard Campbell
Ruth Fraser
Loreen Lucas
Marlene Mawdsley
Jean Cameron
Henry Neufeld
,The meeting was opened by the Chairperson, Joanna McEwen, at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes
The minutes of the meetings of March 26th and April 1, 1986 were on motion
of Jean Cameron and Marlene Mawdsley adopted as printed and received.
Matters arising from the previous meetings
Secretary reported that quotations for printing of the History of Knox
Church had been obtained as follows:
Dyment Stubley Printers
500 copies -
16 pages (6x9) with 4 pictures, type setting and cover.
(Estimate only if actual cost is less, so-be-it) - $1700.00.
One time price for all of the above - for re-print within
reasonable time - 1/2 of the price.
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Thomson Seyffer Graphics Ltd.
Manuscript Camera Ready - typed by the Township - requires 32 pages including
4 pictures and setting up cover and title page
(6x9) using 60 lb. Bond Stock paper and heavy soft
cover.
300 copies -
500 copies -
$453.00
$575.00
Cost for type setting of manuscript -
$418.00
1. E. 300 copies $453.00
+ type setting 418.00 $868.00
500 copies $575.00
+ type setting 418.00 $993.00
After considerable discussion the following action was taken:
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It was moved by Howard Campbell and seconded by Ruth Fraser that the History
Committee recommend that 300 copies of the Knox Church (including Central
Church) be printed by Thomson Seyffer Graphics Ltd. at the estimated price
quoted of $453.00, prepared and ready for Camera which includes the setting
up of the cover and title page using the Township of Oro colours, brown ink
on gold paper.
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The preparation of history of other churches was also further considered. The
following suggestions were presented. In some instances, persons named had
volunteered to prepare the material.
St. Thomas Anglican Church
Craighurst - churches
Dalston - United
Esson - Presbyterian
Mitchell Square Baptist
Central Presbyterian
- Shanty Bay
Andy WeIsman
Faye Craig
Margaret Watson
Henry Neufeld
Margaret Langman
Jean Cameron
Walter Hutchinson
Vilda Campbell
Jean Cameron
Sadie Walker
Agnes McMahon
Loreen Lucas
Eleanor McHardy
Betty Moore
Guthrie United
Guthrie Presbyterian
Jarratt - Willis Presbyterian
Hawkestone - St. Aiden's Anglican
Hawkestone - United (Methodist)
Oro Station - Presbyterian
East Oro St. Marks Anglican
Oro Station - United (Ridge Rd. & Line 6)
Prices Corners
Congregational Rugby
Mrs. Tiskey
Howard Campbell to check
on same with Earl Robertson,
Grace Jermey, Jack Smith
Other churches in Oro
Story of Oro
- proposals and recommendations
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add approximately 100 photographs which would be equivalent to approximately
25 pages (2 sides) - add to church history presently in book - material
being gathered
propose to have all material prepared in approximately 14 months - MaYt 1987
suggest including intersection (four corners) of Communities with explanation
or Community on two sides of the road as the case may be.
Title Page of Book
was next considered with suggestions for review, additions, corrections
or changes.
Suggestions, comments and assignments for members of the Committee.
History and Settlement of Oro - general review
Oro Negroes - review
The Early Schools - additions to schools
Parks - changes and additions to parks - new parks
leasing of the 3 wharves
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Oro Township Office and Town Hall - as necessary at time of preparation for
re-print
Municipal Organization - updating of Clerks - population - assessment, taxes,
eligible voters, etc.
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Transportation - to be updated - Howard Campbell, Ross Currie and Henry Neufeld
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Post Offices - notations of closing (i.e. Edgar)
Story of Oro Fair - to be updated
Hydro-Energy
- Hydro update
- Trans Canada Pipe Line update
- Franchise for distribution of Natural Gas
- Consumers Gas - distribution of Gas - adjacent to Barrie
in Oro Township - 1978-1979
- Northern and Central Gas (1985) - Edgar Occupational Center
- Horseshoe Valley
Community Reviews
Argyle
Clowes
Coulson
Craighurst
Crown Hill
Dalston
Edgar
East Oro & Leighs Corners
Mitchell Square
Guthrie
Hawkestone
Jarratt
Nevis & Martin Farms
Oro Station
Prices Corners
Rugby
Shanty Bay
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Loreen Lucas
Ruth Fraser
Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
Ruth Fraser
Ruth Fraser
Ruth Fraser
Ruth Fraser
Loreen Lucas and Henry Neufeld
Loreen Lucas and Henry Neufeld
Howard Campbell and Jean Cameron
Loreen Lucas and Mrs. Harold Dunn
Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
Howard
Joanna
Joanna
Howard
Campbell and Jean Cameron
McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
Campbell and Jean Cameron
Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 1986.
Moved by Jean Cameron.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Henry Neufeld
Secretary
Joanna McEwen
Chairperson
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