HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS-25-94Subject: BICENTENNIAL REPORT
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend
to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CS -25 -94 be received;
2. THAT Council endorse the tentative schedule of events listed on Attachment #1;
3. THAT Council approve $2,500.00 to be drawn from Unclassified Administration Contingency
(Account # 7007 -X -0298) to cover the associated costs of the Bicentennial event;
4. That Council endorse the closure of Temperance Street between King and Church Streets,
from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 1, 1994; and
5. That Council endorse having the Municipal Administrative Centre open to the general public
from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 1, 1994.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 At a meeting of Council held February 18, 1992 correspondence from Mr. William Bagnell
was received. In his letter, Mr. Bagnell stated that the "Town of Bowmanville should be
celebrating the arrival of it's first settlers in a Bicentennial Celebration October 2, 1994 ".
Council then passed the following resolution:
"THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for review
in consultation with the Curator's of the Bowmanville Museum and the Clark Museum and
Archives and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee ".
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1.2 In his letter Mr. Bagnell cited that 1994 was the Town of Bowmanville's bicentennial.
Through discussions with Mr. Charles Taws (Curator, Bowmanville Museum), October 2,
1994 is actually the 200th anniversary of the former Township of Darlington.
2.0 THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS:
2.1 Community Services Department staff have participated in several meetings dealing with
plans to recognizing the former Darlington Township Bicentennial. At these meetings much
discussion has been focused on the type of activities that could be implemented centering on
a half day reception and a half day special event.
2.2 The planning meetings, involving Mr. Bagnell, Charles Taws, Mark Jackman (Clarke
Museum and Archives) and Community Services Department staff have produced useful and
informative dialogue. Staff propose that the Bicentennial Celebration initiative will be best
served by hosting two connecting events. First, an "Olde Tyme Family Street Parry" on
Saturday, October 1, 1994 to be held on the property and street around the Municipal
Administrative Centre (Attachment 1). This event, with the assistance of local service clubs
and community organizations, will require the closure of Temperance Street between King
and Church Streets (from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.). Tentative activities during the course
of the afternoon (11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) will include the Clarington Concert Band, booths
selling hot dogs and pop, square dancing, a walking tour, the Clarington Fire Department
Safety House, events and games for children and even a clown to do free face painting for
the kids. Inside the Municipal Administrative Centre, the Bowmanville Museum, Clark
Museum and Archives, Historical Society and the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
committee will all be invited to set up displays in the main hallway.
2.3 On Sunday, October 2,1994, a special Bicentennial reception, is planned at the Bowmanville
Museum from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Attachment #2). In preparation for this ceremony,
surviving members of the original settlers (Trulls, Burk and Conant families) will be invited
to attend. Other special guests to be invited will include past and present Municipal
politicians as well as representatives of the Provincial and Federal Governments.
2.4 A bronze plaque providing a brief history of the first settling families of the area
(Attachment 3) will be unveiled followed by a small reception. The Bowmanville Museum
has agreed to keep the plaque on display at the Museum until a permanent site, on
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municipal property near the original landing site 200 years ago, can be identified and
necessary preparations made. Guests are invited to walk through the Museum and inspect
various antiques on display that will be on loan to the Museum specifically for this event by
the surviving family members.
2.5 Due to concerns raised from previous special event street closures, staff spoke with
a representative from each of the businesses located on the East side of Temperance
Street. The concern of the two banks and Betty Brite Cleaners was adequate parking
for their customers. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce also indicated that
they would like to see the street closure notice in the local newspaper to inform
clients prior to the event day. The Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement
Association indicated that they had no concerns with the proposed street closure
however, they did indicate that they would be requesting the closure of King Street
two weeks later as part of their Apple Blossom Festival.
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:
3.1 The Community Services Department requests Council's endorsement of the proposed
Bicentennial Celebration. Further, we request that Council set aside a maximum of
$2,500.00 to be used to cover costs, associated with this special event.
3.2 It is also recommended that Members of Council make note of both the October 1 and
October 2, 1994 dates in their appointment books so that they can be on hand to participate
in this special community event.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph. Caruana, Director
Depar ent of Community Services
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Reviewed by,
W. H. Stockwell,
Chief Administrative Officer
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ATTACHMENT #1
DARLINGTON BICENTENNIAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1994
(TENTATIVE)
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Temperance Street closure
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Event set up
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Outside Events
- Clarington concert band
- fiddle clubs
- food booths
- clown
- face painting
- walking tour
Inside Events
- Museum displays
- Historical society display
- L.A.C.A.C. display
4:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Event clean up
6:00 p.m. Reopen street to vehicular traffic
ATTACHMENT 2
DARLINGTON BICENTENNIAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1994
(TENTATIVE)
2:00 p. m. to 4:00 p. m.
12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p, m
2:50 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
3:25 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Event ceremonies
Set up
Arrival of guests
Family speeches
Municipal Greetings
Plaque unveiling
Social
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ATTACHMENT 3
DARLINGTON TOWNSHIP
BICENTENNIAL
The settlement of Darlinton Township began on October 2, 1794 with the arrival of
the Burk, Trull and Conant families. They came from Massachusetts via Oswego
to Niagara.
Even though life in the wilderness brought with it many hardships, these families
flourished and played important roles, not only in the settling and development of
Darlington Township, but in the forging of the whole of Upper Canada.
The Burk family went on to develop a local business within the valley surrounding
Barbour's Creek. Through their industry they helped the community of Darlington
Mills, now known as Bowmanville, to grow and flourish.
The Trulls were cornerstones of the growing community. They were prominent
figures in Lake shipping, early militia and local government affairs.
The Conants were instrumental in the settling of the western portion of Darlington
Township. The later became influential in governmental and judiciary affairs.
The prosperous farms, thriving communities and vibrant industry of Darlington
Township began with the diligence and vision of our three pioneer families which
laid a foundation built on by those who followed.
THIS PLAQUE HAS BEEN ERECTED BY
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
OCTOBER 2, 1994
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