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06 10 1996 History Minutes :2 NOTES: The Township of Oro-Medonte History Committee Minutes of the Meetin2 June 10, 1996 (a) There were no meetings in April nor May (b) Next (working) meeting, Mon. July 15, beginning at Hawkestone, at 10:30 a.m., ending at Tim's place (for supper) Bad weather day: July 16 (c) Next regular meeting(s) the second Monday of each month beginning Sept. 9/96, 7:30 p.m. at the administration centre 1. The meeting was brought to order at 7:55 In Attendance: Tim Crawford, Chair, Mary Garbutt, Jadeen Henderson, Walter Hutchinson and Earl Richardson. Absent: Carl Campetelli, Bernice Hickling, Beverley Hunter and Loreen Lucas. . 2. There was a minute of silent mediation or prayer in memory of our friend and colleague, Henry Neufeld. . MOTION: that the minutes of the last meeting be adopted. Moved by Earl Robertson, seconded by Jadeen Henderson. Carried. 4. Business arising and Correspondence: None 5. 200 Years Yonge There was discussion about a Oro-Medonte contribution to the "200 Years Yonge" project. Tim is to get a suitable map of current Hwy #11, and draft on it the original route, and provide a brief history of the Hwy as it pertains to our Township. Our Twp does have the distinction of sharing with Vespra the unique location of the branching of old Yonge Street at Crown Hill. Originally, it is asserted, that the Penetanguishene Road was a continuation of Hwy 11. Later, as Hwy #11 was completed across old Oro Township Side Road 20-21, the Penetanguishene section became a "spur", to use an old railway term. Action Required: by Tim 3. 6. The Mrican Church i) An oral presentation was made, using the "chalk" board to illustrate the'origins of the African Episcopal Methodist Church in the U.S. and the possible relationship to the church in Oro-Medonte. ii) The chair announced that our Collingwood friends might be bringing their friends to see the church on June 15. Jadeen, Walter and Earl will check out the building (for cobwebs?) prior to then. Walter and/or J adeen will be available to open the church and see that it is locked again. Action Required: by Jadeen, Walter and Earl iii) The committee was delighted with the new signs for the church on Hwy #11 at Concession Line 3 (County Road #53). Some concern and related concerns were raised as to who asked that they be put up. This will be looked into by Tim. . Action Required: by Tim 7. Our "tourist" map of Oro-Medonte. Some discussion took place about the map. We might have to limit its scope to scenic and historic, abandoning the craft and artisan locations due to the concern for fairness and equity. One option would be to complete the scenic and historic aspect, then recommend to council that the right could be given to the new chamber of commerce, for example, to add local businesses to a "chamber" map. Action Required: the whole committee, July 15th meeting 8. Our "next book". We agree that we should continue to work on the book", hich could be titled, "Oro-Medonte as of 1920". We have great documents, photos, and stor ., whici' we could include, and we might include family trees of pioneers up to that time in )ro-íy,onte (excluding what has already been done in the heavily used, greatly acclaimed, N We all agree that we need to continue improving the storage and encapsulatir If ou "In invaluable archival material. Action Req' ed: going 9. Recent Activities. It was reported that the committee has been involved three ¡ ,ojects which created an awareness of local heritage. i) Two of our committee members (Loreen and Tim) worked with the I wkestone community group to help plan and supply historic photos and information for their June 2nd walking tour. Our committee learn much about Hawkestone history that we had not previously known. Many senior people were involve in helping us compile "new histories". Hawkestone at one time was the centre of commerce for the whole of the north side of Lake Simcoe, having among other things, two banks! It has a rich history and perhaps deselVes a "book" on its own, for there might be too much very interesting material to include in the proposed book mentioned in #8 above. Committee members present at the walking tour were pleased that Councillor Cotton was in attendance, and did the tour! ii) Committee member Loreen Lucas has compiled a history of and wrote a little booklet on the Hawkestone Methodist Church for the 1O0th Anniversary, June 2/96 of the current church building. It also includes "current history" of the activity of the church in recent years. Tim helped proofread and design the booklet for the church. Some members of the Committee (and Councillor Cotton) attended the anniversary selVice. The selVice was videotaped by the Committee and a copy of it is in our growing video archives. [Note by Tim: we continue to compile "current history" by taking photographs and much video footage of antique farm equipment displays, fall fairs, church anniversaries, etc. At sometime in the future, these will become invaluable to that part of the next generation who becomes interested in local history.] iii) Committee members Jadeen Henderson and Tim Crawford provided demonstrations at the Agricultural Day For Students, sponsored by the Oro Agricultural Association. Grade 4 students from the 4 "Oro" elementary schools attend at the fair grounds for the whole day to rotate among various demonstrations. One of those demonstrations was of antique farm tools, and kitchen items from the past. Jadeen, Tim and Earl Robertson loaned some of their collection. We have received excellent feedback! Action Required: None 10. Budget Item. Tim presented a voucher for $14.74 for two large-capacity photo albums he noticed on sale at quite a savings. MOTION: that Tim Crawford present the voucher for reimbursement. Mo~d by Walter Hutchinson; seconded by Jadeen Henderson. Carried. Action Require' hy Tim 11. Adjournment at about 9:40 p.m.. MOTION: that the meeting be adjourned. Moved by Earl Robertson. Carrí\.. NEXT MEETING: See top of page 1. s . . .