04 22 1986 Oro History Committee - MinutesMINUTES OF THE HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 22, 1986 IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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.
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 - $453.00
500 copies - $575.00
Cost for type setting of manuscript - $418.00
I.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:
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 - Shanty Bay Andy Welsman
Craighurst - churches Faye Craig
Daiston - United Margaret Watson
Esson - Presbyterian Henry Neufeld
Mitchell Square Baptist Margaret Langman
Central Presbyterian Jean Cameron
Walter Hutchinson
Guthrie United Vilda Campbell
Guthrie Presbyterian Jean Cameron
Jarratt - Willis Presbyterian Sadie Walker
Hawkestone - St. Aiden's Anglican Agnes McMahon
Hawkestone - United (Methodist) Loreen Lucas
Oro Station - Presbyterian Eleanor McHardy
East Oro St. Marks Anglican Betty Moore
Oro Station - United (Ridge Rd. & Line 6) -
Prices Corners Mrs. Tiskey
Congregational Rugby Howard Campbell to check
on same with Earl Robertson,
Grace Jermey, Jack Smith
Other churches in Oro
Story of Oro - proposals and recommendations
- 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 - May,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
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.
Transportation - to be updated - Howard Campbell, Ross Currie and Henry Neufeld
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
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 Campbell and Jean Cameron
Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
Joanna McEwen and Marlene Mawdsley
Howard 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
the typing and photo -copying of the Programs - Mrs. Loreen
Lucas has supplied the Art -work of the Church which is to be
used on the front page of the program.
200 hundred copies are to be made of the Program
Was arrangements have been made for a Minister as the Speaker,
the Committeedelegated to prepare the program are to get same
put together as soon as possible in order that copies may be mailed
to:- Dr.
The Hon. Daniel Hill
The Ontario Black History Society
Collingwood - Choir c/o Ms. Caroline Wilson
Minister conducting the Service
Township Bulletin Board and other places advisable
Reeve and members of Council
All History Committee Members
Huronia Historical Society
Other Business
- Display of Historical Books and sale of the Update of
the Story of Oro - 0n Canada Day
Oro Fair
Adiournment
It was moved by Henry Neufeld and sconded by Loreen
Lucas that the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m. to meet
again on Tuesday May 31, 1988 at 7:15 p.m. unless
other wise notified.
Henry Neufeld C. Wallace Key
Secretary. Chairman