03 11 1996 Oro-Medonte History Committee - MinutesTOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING
March 11, 1996
The Township of Oro-Medonte History Committee met this evening at
the Township of Oro Administration Building in the Committee Room,
in accordance with the revolution passed at the Committee meeting
held on February 19, 1996.
The following members were present:
Tim Crawford Jadeen Henderson
Henry Neufeld Mary Garbutt
Walter Hutchinson Carl Campetelli
Absent
Loreen TRITEWT Lucas
Bernice Hickling
Earl Robertson
Beverley Hunter
Opening: The meeting was opened by the Chairman at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes: The Minutes of the last regular meeting held on February 19,
1996 were on motion of Jadeen Henderson and Walter
Hutchinson adopted as printed and received.
Carried
Business arsing from the meeting. - February 19, 1996
None brought forward
Correspondence. Communications. etc.
(a) Presented a letter forwarded by the Secretary to G. Glen Parker
in response to his letter, which was presented to the last
meeting, forwarding a copy of the John Robert Bell family tree
showing names of descendants, including names Glen Parker had
referred to in his letter. This copy was one that Earl Robertson
had in his family history files.
(b) Secretary advised that a cheque had been received from Lillian
(Rouse) Tennant for a copy of 'Kith'N' Kin' and that a copy
had been forwarded to her by Township Office staff, Feb. 21/96.
(c) A letter from Scholastice Canada Ltd., Richmond,Hill, Ont.,
advising of a book entitled "Eleanor's Dairy" which is an
account of Upper Canada Canadian Life for early settlers the
book deals with the trials and triumphs of life in the 1830's.
Also enclosing an order form. Several members of the Committee
are familiar with the book.
(d) Presented a letter from the Deputy -Clerk regarding the opening
of the addition to the Administration Building, advising that
only staff and Council were present in orderthat the epployees
could have a tour and become familiar with the new facility.
And further that should an. official opening be scheduled, the
History Committee would likely be invited. The letter is in
response to the concern of members of the Committee expressed
at the last meeting.
(e) The Chairman presented a letter from the Oro Farm Boys, wishing
to express their appreciation to the members of the History
Committee for their participation in the Farm Heritage Day 2,
last fall with exhibits and displays that are always so informative
and enjoyed by everyone attending. A special thank you to Tim
Crawford for his dedication to Heritage Days? with Video of
the harvesting of crops through to sauare dance calling by Gordan
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It was moved by Jadeen Henderson and seconded by Mary Garbutt that
the Correspondence as presented and the action taken, be accepted
as satisfactory and same be filed for reference. And that the book
entitled "Ealeanor's Dairy" not be ordered for the History Committee.
The Chairman next informed the Committee that he had met with Norman
Hazlett of Forrest Home area and had enjoyed reminiscing with him od
times in his his olden days. He then presented Tim with several
account books - Rural School of the area and other books.
The Chairman also reported on the matter of the African Church.
Old & Unfinished Business
(a) Report from members attending the Oro-Medonte Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee meeting held on March 7, 1996, at which the
Oro-Medonte Trail Association along with the Huronia Trails and
Greenways attended to .make a presentation with regard to the
abandonment of theCN Rail_line from Barrie to Orillia. As
advised in a letter from Rosemary Dunsmore, which had been presented
to the last meeting.
Members that attended the meeting - Loreen (Rice) Lucas, Earl
Robertson, Walter Hutchinson,d Jadeen Henderson.
The members that attendeet.h6t it had been difficult to hear
the speaker with the slide and video presentation, therefore
not as many questions had been asked. It was mentioned that
in cases like thdSthe Municipality purhhased the land and would
be responsible for updating the trail and maintenance of same.
A concern with respect to liability. ATV and Dirt Bikes would
not be permitted. It wqs left that the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee investigate further by appointing a Committee
from within the Rec. Committee, Trails Association and possibly
a member from the History Committee. At least that appeared to
be the understanding of those attending from this Committee.
(b) Report from the Chairman regarding information to be included
in the Township Newsletter that would compliment the History
Committee, as had been requested in a memo presented to the
last meeting. The Chairman presented a draft of same which was
agreed to by the members
(c) Suggestions regarding notification. of meetings or rescheduling
of same. It was left that present method of notification by
telephone be continued and that where applicalble message be
left on answering machine.
(d) The matter of Co -Chair from a member of the Former Medonte
area was again brought forward. Both members present from the
former Medonte area felt tha t they could not commit.,to any
further positions at this time. It was left that the Chairman
approach Beverley Hunter as whether she would be interested.
New Business
(a) 1996 Projects - as well as what has been started to continue
with preparation for a booklet on the 1920's - documents -
family life - gather photos, etc. - open for further suggestions.
(b) Workshop meeting to plot information on Township map ash%een
started. To meet at the home of Mary Garbutt on Thursday
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March 14, 1996 at 7:15 p.m. Continue with similar plotting of
important historic sites, cemeteries, Churches, enterprises, etc.
At present very little has been marked at the map started,with
respect of the former Medonte area, since no members from that
area had been present at the last workshop meeting.
There being no further matters brought before the meeting it was
moved by Walter Hutchinson that the meeting adjourn to meet again
on Monday, April 8, 1996, unless otherwise notified.
Henry Neufeld, Tim Crawford,
Secretary. Chairman