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10 11 1994 History Minutes . . . ~EE TOWßSEI? CRO-1~FtONTE HISTORY CON~ITTEE LŒETING - October 11,1994 The Township of Oro-Medonte History Committee met this evening in Committee Room at the Townshir Administration Building in accordance Hith the schedule set out at a meeting held on April 2,1994. The following members were present: Tim Crawford Loreen (Rice) Lucas Henry Neufeld Walter Hutchinson Earl Robertson Jadeen Henderson Absent Bernice Hickling Mary Garbutt Carl CamI11telli O-¡::ening - The meeting was opened by the Chairman at 7:35 p.m. The Minutes of the last regurlar meeting held on September 13, 1994, were on motion of Loreen (Rice) Lucas and Jadeen Henderson adopted as printed and received. All members having received a copy of same. Business arising from the Minutes - meeting of September 1), 1994. None brought forward Minutes Correspondence and Communications Several verbal communications were brought to the attention of the meeting. Members llinutes seconded commend minutes of the Committee expressed their appreciation of the of meetings and it was moved by Walter Hutchinson and by Earl Robertson that the members of the Committee the Secrètery for the time anà manner in which the have been recorded. Old and Unfinished Business (a) Report by the Chairman with respect to the letter from the Ontario Geneological Society, presented at the last regular meeting regarding participation to submit a nême to be included in their next publication of "Who~,s Who in Ontario" From the report of the Chairman who had made further enquires regarding the request, it was le~t that the letter be filed for reference with no action taken at this time. (b) Report by the Chairman and members of the Committee with regard to the participation by the Committee at the Oro Fair. - It whould be noted that the Committe appreciated the use of the Motor Home made available to the Committee by Dubeau Auctions, through Loreen (Rice) Lucas. This made a very appropriate unit for the display of the Townships Publications and the display of antiques made available by Earl Robertson, Walter Hutchinson and Jadeen Henderson, such as tools of the past and certain agricultural equipment as well 2S many household items. The avvning on the motor home made a very suitable display ~re@. - a great deal of interest was shown by both young and old. - It was suggested that ~ letter be forwarded to the Fresident the 0 icultural Society expressing e ion for the area allotted to Commi e on the grounds this year. And - 2 - (cont'd) . the CoIT~ittee commend the Oro Fair Board for the improvements of the Fair grounds, layout and parking area, etc. New Business up Brought'for discussion wasthe proposal for the publishing another book as suggested at the last meeting by the Chairman. - the þublication would consisit of photographs on hand, stories of the olden days, enecdotes ami saying 2nd other historic material on hand. Loreen (Rice) Lucas is presently preparing for a News Pa~ep a series of short stories mf memories of her younger days as well as community stories in the Past. This was again left for further thought and consideration. The Committee members were again reminded to meet at the home of Earl Robertson to host the Simcoe County HistorJcal Society for a tour and view of the Antiques that he ha8L,displayed in several buildings. . Loreen (Rice) Lucas advised that the Video prepared by CBC of places in Oro as commented to by Loreen Lucas and Joanna McEwen had bèen shown to the Craighurst W.I. by her and that she would be showing the same Video to the Rugby W.I. She also advised the Video of the African Church Memorial Service in June of this year had been shown to the Mitchell Square W.I. There being no further business to be brought forward it was moved by Earl Robertson that the meeting adjourn at 8:35 p.m., to meet again at Earl Roþertson's place at lO a.m. tomorrow and again for a regular meeting on October 8,1994. Henry Neufeld, Secretary. Tim Crawford, Chairman. . October 14, 1994 .b..iller, t, icultural Society, . 1~il1er: At the l::st regularE.~tl!lg of thE' H1.$;toX'y Committee meeting was unanirr:.ously resolv letter be forwarded to the Agricultural Eociety ex;r€'s5 ~e ComDlittee's a~preciation for the o~rortunity to allotted space on the grounds to displry Townshif Íublications, Fhote Albums c::nr1 Antique artifacts. The location on the ~;n(ls this was very suitable. The Committee wis 16 improvement efthe !he Board are to be cônm~ he new look and continuea o-~èdonte will ap;reciate :: e ac::e¡:,t ttisas Elster;,. CoII.mi ttee. congr¿, tulate the Orc :r B')ard .<!s, layout and par, etc. the change and involved interest. Hopefully pearle the efforts of th Bosrd. an preci tien of Township onte .