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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-038-12 Clartwma REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: September 10, 2012 Resolution#: ld By-law#: / —0 / Report#: PSD-038-12 File#: PLN 33.4 Subject: ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST RECOGNITION PROGRAM NOMINEES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-038-12 be received; 2. THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington nominates: • Bill Paterson for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program lifetime achievement category for his significant contribution to the preservation of heritage in the Municipality of Clarington, • Jennifer Knox for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for her significant contribution the built heritage category for preservation in the Municipality of Clarington, • Enfield United Church Volunteers for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant contribution to the cultural heritage category for the preservation of heritage of the Municipality of Clarington, • Newcastle Village and District Historical Society for recognition under the Community Leadership Program for their significant contribution to the preservation of heritage of the Municipality of Clarington. 3. THAT Bill Paterson, Jennifer Knox, Enfield United Church Volunteers, the Ontario Heritage Trust, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society and the interested parties listed in this report be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by. ( ' &vX Davi . Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer DJC/FL/sn 22 August 2012 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: PSD-038-12 PAGE 2 1. HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNTION PROGRAM 1.2 The Ontario Heritage Trust's annual Heritage Community Recognition Program enables Council to recognize individuals and small project groups who have made significant contributions to heritage preservation in Clarington. Eligibility for nomination applies to any resident over the age of 18, who has made outstanding volunteer contributions in their local community in the area of built, cultural, or natural heritage preservation. Small project groups may also be considered for nomination where the effort is shared, such as the co-authors of a local history publication. The types of activity that qualify are defined below: Built Heritage: • leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures • outstanding contributions as a volunteer member of a municipal heritage committee or other organization dedicated to preserving heritage structures • significant fund raising to support the restoration of a historic structure Cultural Heritage: • outstanding contributions as a volunteer with a historical society, museum, or historic site • research or writing related to local history • voluntary teaching of local history or traditions • personal collections of local artifacts, heritage photographs or memorabilia that are shared with the community • volunteer participation in activities or events that protect, preserve or promote First Nations, Metis, Franco-Ontarian heritage or others Natural Heritage: • significant volunteer work at a conservation authority/area or parkland • outstanding contributions as a volunteer with a local natural heritage organization • demonstrated leadership in the protection of natural heritage • significant natural heritage conservation activities by private landowners Lifetime Achievement • an individual who, for 20 to 24 years, has made exceptional contributions to built, cultural and/or natural heritage conservation Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement • an individual who, for 25 years or more, has made exceptional contributions to built, cultural and/or natural heritage conservation REPORT NO.: PSD-038-12 PAGE 3 2. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 2.1 The Ontario Heritage Trust's Community Leadership program celebrates achievements in demonstrating an integrated approach to conservation, heritage organizations and institutions and demonstrates stewardship by community groups. Nominees can be institutions and community organizations and are based on four population categories. Each year one community per category may receive the award. 3. RECOMMENDED NOMINATIONS 3.1 Nominations were discussed at the February meeting of the Clarington Heritage Committee. The Committee reviewed the criteria for selection and passed a motion to recommend that Bill Paterson and Jennifer Knox be nominated for the Heritage Community Recognition program. For Council's information a list of previous recipients is Attachment 1 to this report. 3.2 During August when the call for nominations was posted to the Municipal website, Angela Tibbles, Chair of the CHC submitted a nomination for the Enfield United Church Volunteers. Allan Kirby in cooperation with Myno VanDyk submitted a nomination for Newcastle Village and District Historical Society. The Heritage Committee members were polled by e-mail on these submissions and fully support them. 3.3 All nominations are to be endorsed by Council and submitted by September 1, 2012; staff have notified Ontario Heritage Trust that given the summer recess and the notification which was received on July 30, 2012 that Council would be requested to endorse the nominations at their first meeting in September. The Ontario Heritage Trust acknowledged that the timing of the issuance of letters in 2012 has been a concern for many and that subsequent endorsement would be acceptable. 3.4 Attachment 2 and 3 are the supporting reasons for Bill Paterson and Jennifer Knox nominations which are to be to be attached to the nomination form. Attachment 4 is the supporting reasons for the nomination of the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society. Attachment 5 is the supporting reasons for the nomination of the Enfield United Church Volunteers. Additional supporting information in the form of letters of support, newspaper articles and other documents can be submitted, these have been compiled and forwarded to the Ontario Heritage Trust with the nomination forms. 4. CONCURRENCE - Not applicable REPORT NO.: PSD-038-12 PAGE 4 5.0 CONCLUSION 5.1 It is recommended that Council endorse the nominations of Bill Paterson, Jennifer Knox, Enfield United Church Volunteers and the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society for their efforts in conserving the Municipality's heritage. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure X Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid Attachments: Attachment 1 — List of previous recipients Attachment 2 — Description of activities/achievements of Bill Paterson Attachment 3 — Description of activities/achievements of Jennifer Knox Attachment 4 — Description of activities/achievements of Newcastle Village and District Historical Society Attachment 5 — Description of activities/achievements of Enfield United Church Volunteers List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Clarington Heritage Committee Clarington ACO Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Programs and Operations Branch Clarington Museums and Archives Newcastle Village and District Historical Society Bill Paterson Jennifer Knox Enfield United Church Volunteers c/o Marion Pearson Ontario Heritage Trust Nominations Year Nominee Category Staff Report Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2001 Phylis Dewell, Helen Schmid, Frank Lockhart of Cultural and Natural Heritage PD-058-01 Dianna Grandfield (Mavis Carlton, Nancy Miller, Garfield Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2002 Shaw) of Cultural Heritage (Bowmanville Book) 2002 Janie Dodds Volunteer service to the Historical Society Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2004 Jack Gordon of Cultural Heritage Heritage Community Recognition Program - Built 2005 Tenzin Gyaltsan Heritage Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2006 Myno Van Dyk of Cultural Heritage PSD-117-06 Heritage Community Recognition Program - Built 2006 Jim and Margaret Coombs Heritage PSD-117-06 Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2006 Robert Shafer(Certificate Only) of Cultural Heritage Tyrone Mill Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2006 Iry and Kaye Harrell (Certificate Only) of Natural Heritage Hawk Ridge Farm 2007 Heritage Community Recognition Program - Preservation 2008 William Calver(Military History) of Cultural Heritage PSD-079-08 2009 2010 0 D rt Heritage Community Recognition Program - Built °; 2011 Ed Vanhaverbeke, Gabbie Kirkwood Heritage PSD-055-11 0 E3 r�r fD N rt 2012 Jennifer Knox, Bill Patterson o 6 w N N Attachment 2 To Report PSD-038-12 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF BILL PATERSON In many ways it was inevitable that Bill Patterson became involved in heritage issues. His upbringing was imbibed with heritage, historical facts and antiques. His mother and grandmother had been involved in assisting with the retention or protection of historical memorabilia, and not at the small scale. Bill Paterson has been involved in the heritage community, along with preserving heritage properties within Clarington for decades. A number of projects benefited from Bill's involvement but three stand out for his contribution to preserving Clarington's and Ontario's built heritage. The first is his commendable efforts to restore and preserve 1909 Bloor Street, the second being his efforts to restore his current home at 20 Horsey Street and the third is the designation of 19 King Street East, the Masonic Lodge for Bowmanville. In addition, Mr. Paterson was an active member of the Clarington Heritage Committee (LACAC). In 1966, Mr. Paterson purchased the home at 1909 Bloor Street. Named the "Samuel McLellan" house, it is an excellent example of the type of fieldstone farmhouse that was built in Darlington Township through the mid-19th century. When Bill found this stone house he was living out the dream his mother had had of owning and living in a stone farm house. So who better to ask for a mortgage? Although the house had sat vacant for 10 years and had no plumbing or electricity when he purchased it, let alone insulation; within 6 months, Bill and his wife had converted the house into a home. Bill maintained the original floor boards, moldings throughout, original windows and casements along with many other features. In 1990, the Samuel McLellan house was designated as a heritage property by The Town of Newcastle, now Clarington. Bill became involved with the local LACAC as a result of working on the designation of his home. At the same time he was the Master of the Bowmanville Masonic Lodge; Bill had their building at 19 King Street East also designated. The stained glass windows of the first storey were uncovered and revealed to the populace as part of a renovation project that Bill had been involved with. It was due to Bill's position within the Lodge that these features were restored and protected for future generations. For the better part of a decade, Bill was a member of Clarington's LACAC. During this time (1993-2000) the committee undertook the designation of many buildings in Clarington. Each of the committee members worked on researching, documentation and met with the owners to explain the benefits of designation. It was during this time that LACAC undertook one of its most ambitious projects, the publication of Bowmanville: an architectural and social history (2000). The Paterson's home at 1909 Bloor Street has for years been under threat by the impending alignment and development of Highway 407. When it finally was determined what the exact route is to be and timing of development many thought Bill would not be able to move away. However, he had been scouting out his next location and found a lovely Regency Cottage at 20 Horsey Street in Bowmanville that needed some tender loving care. So he purchased it, carefully preserved its historical attributes had it designated in 2012. The `Regency Cottage' stayed in the Creeper family for almost 100 years Thomas Creeper (1824 -1908) was a carpenter who emigrated from Devon, England sometime between 1846 and 1851. The craftsmanship of its construction is extraordinary and is evidenced in both its exterior and interior architectural features. Mr. Paterson was instrumental in preserving the heritage characteristics of this home. He replaced the windows with thermal architectural duplicates and an architecturally inappropriate front door with period door and transom, rebuilt the chimney in keeping with the house, and had the home designated as a Heritage Property in 2012. Mr. Paterson has a respect and appreciation for heritage built in'his blood. His Scottish grandfather of five generations past was involved in building the first parliament buildings in Canada in Toronto in the 1790's. Bill is also involved in restoring and preserving vintage outboard motors, and has restored multiple wooden boats and cedar canoes. Indeed, he has learned to respect heritage properties with a `don't change them, don't modernize them' attitude. A value instilled by his mother and grandmother, who had a history of respecting heritage assets and historical artifacts. The combination of his work preserving heritage properties, and his years of service to Clarington's LACAC, is extremely deserving of recognition. Attachment 3 To Report PSD-038-12 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF JENNIFER KNOX The Knox Family Farm is well known in Oshawa and Clarington as the place to get your pumpkin for Halloween. It is also well known for the many aspects of heritage that the family helps bring to life for those not fortunate enough to have grown up or live on a farm. Public tours of the farm offer glimpses into the past including hay wagon rides, country produce and livestock. During the fall when the farm is open for school tours and pumpkin sales the original barns allow many to see for the first time the interior of an operating barn. Another barn was dismantled and moved to the site (the Rowsell Barn) in 2008. Piece by piece it was reassembled at its new home by Mennonite craftsmen familiar with the original techniques of barn construction. Today, this barn serves as part of the retail area for the pumpkin operation. The family farm house at 6325 Enfield Road is not part of what can be seen on a typical outing to the Knox Pumpkin Farm, other than glimpses of the exterior. Once called "Shangri-la", the house is believed to have been built in the 1880's. No expense was j spared in its construction and decoration. This house is known for its 11 foot high paneled ceilings, patterned wainscoting, and ornately carved door and window frames and ballroom-sized rooms. One of the rooms in the home has seven doorways, each one with an intricately carved wood frame. At one time, a large verandah circled all four sides of the house with gingerbread fretwork. It has been the home of the Knox's since 1946 being passed down through the generations. The Clarington Doors Open 2012 tour included this enormous frame house and over 300 visitors made their way through the house including the grandchildren of the original contractor and descendants of the original owners. Currently the family is working with Clarington on the designation of the house and barns. In 2003 the Knox Family became interested in saving a stone home in the area close to the farm. The Anthony Washington House at 5541 Washington Road was constructed in the 1850's. It had been slated for demolition as part of the Highway 407 extension. However, through the work of Jennifer Knox and Jim Coombs with the Ministry of Transportation over a number of years, the policy of the Ministry changed. As one of the oldest homes in the community of Solina, Jennifer wanted to save the home and worked tirelessly to have the policy amended such that MTO now call requests for proposal on historical homes along the highway's route if they are to be dislocated. The process to move the home from Washington Road to 6585 Enfield Road was wrought with difficulties and complications. However, through Jennifer's work, the Knox family persevered and in February of 2004 received permission to move the home and build a new foundation for it at its current location, 6585 Enfield Road. Finally, on the 'big day' of the move, with over 100 workers and spectators present, the house was moved from Washington Road to Enfield Road over a period of over 11 hours. Since the move the Knox family has worked diligently to restore the house exterior and refurbish the interior which had been stripped by vandals. The east wall of the home was rebuilt after it collapsed from moisture damage. Other improvements have been made and the Knox Family are still dedicating funds in a quest to restore this home to its past glory. The stone farm house was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2005. The Clarington Heritage Committee benefited from Jennifer's membership during the period of 2000 to 2007. Jennifer continues to be willing to share the trials and tribulations of moving buildings and assists others in their quest to help maintain historical structures. Due to the considerable time and expense that Knox family and in particular Jennifer has expended to preserving important aspects of Clarington's heritage, and showcase it to the public, she should be recognized the Ontario Heritage Trust for her contributions to built heritage. Attachment 4 To Report PSD-038-12 Newcastle Village and District Historical Society (NVDHS) Community Leadership Award Description of Achievements The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society (NVDHS) has been advocating for heritage matters within the Village of Newcastle (population of 10,000 in 201.1) in the Municipality of Clarington. The NVDHS formed up thirty years ago around the loss of a church from the public life it had had. The NVDHS have often taken on projects that did not have the support of the Municipality and that is why it is so important to honour their contributions over the years. While not always agreeing, Council has always respected the opinion and hard work of the NVDHS. In addition the NVDHS have pushed the envelope, brought ideas and concepts before Council that initially Council has not been comfortable with but in some cases has later endorsed. Over the years the NVDHS have worked tirelessly on the collection that they have accumulated and display in the local history room at the Newcastle Community Hall. The local history room is open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday mornings. The local history room is maintained and made available by the volunteers of the NVDHS. Many visitors use the resources of the local history room to carry out research. Recently a main focus of the Society has been to make their collection more accessible by including it on the virtual museum website. In addition to the identification of historical artifacts, buildings and structures that are importance to the character and history of village of Newcastle; the NVDHS has been a tremendous influence on the new development that is happening in the village. The input of the NVDHS has been crucial in maintaining the architectural character of the downtown as new developments such as the Shoppers Drug Mart and No Frills are being planned. The NVDHS has worked with the Municipality in providing examples of what the unique architectural character and features are that should be reflected in these new developments. The NVDHS has been careful to support development and is welcoming of these new buildings providing they are in character. Members of the NVDHS are representatives on the Clarington Heritage Committee, Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan and many other community-based projects in Newcastle. NVDHS members were instrumental in the creation of video for the 150th celebrations for the village in 2006. Members work with and provide resources to the Clarington Museums and Archives. They provide a sounding board for local developers and others interested in carrying out historically accurate renovations such as those that have occurred for the former Massey Industrial building and the Walbridge House. Overall the contributions of the NVDHS have greatly impacted not just the village of Newcastle but also the Municipality of Clarington, for their leadership and longevity they are deserving of and should be recognized by the Ontario Heritage Trust with the Community Leadership Award. NVDHS Programs and Services-2012 • The Newcastle Village & District Historical Society was formed in 1981- their motto- "To Preserve and Promote the Cultural Heritage of the former Village of Newcastle and its immediate environs" • NVDHS- maintains an Archive Room with free access to the public- on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at the Newcastle Community Hall • Maintains a web site-www.nvdhs.info relating to genealogical and historical information on the Village of Newcastle and former Clarke Twp. • Provides a Historical Newsletter four times per year with copies donated to local schools and libraries. • Acquires Historical Speakers and Presenters for four general meetings per year in which members and the public are invited to attend for no charge. • Each year the "Pat Macdonnell Preservation Award" is given to a home or business owner in Newcastle or Bond Head who goes to extraordinary efforts to preserve and restore a historic building. • Each year the "Ken Stephenson Art Awards" are given to students at local schools. Each year NVDHS pays for a History Award at St. Francis of Assisi School for the top student in History. • NVDHS provided input, photographs and historical information on new buildings in Newcastle, recently the new Shopper's Drug Mart and the under construction No Frills Grocery Store. As well, NVDHS provides input and guidance to the Clarington Heritage Committee and Newcastle C.I.P. Committee. • NVDHS has provided Historical Walking Tours through the village, provided speakers for Historical topics to various Service Clubs, Groups and this past year at the Gift of Art Speakers. • NVDHS took leadership roles in the moving of the Joseph Atkinson Historic Plaque, the process of finding the new Joseph Atkinson Parkette, and the sale and restoration of the Walbridge House. NVDHS has participated in the Cultural Days in Clarington in September and organized and hosted a successful Youth History Camp in Newcastle last summer. I Attachment 5 To Report PSD-038-12 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF ENFIELD UNITED CHURCH VOLUNTEERS Enfield United Church was built in 1877, and was at the heart of community life for ninety three years. Built as a Methodist Episcopal Church, it became Enfield United Church after the 1925 Act of Union joined the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations into one United Church of Canada. Church activities were always well supported by volunteers —the United Church Women, Sunday School, Young Peoples Group, the choir— as was the maintenance of the structure of the frame building. In the early 1950's the Church and sheds behind it were rejuvenated by demolishing half the sheds, rebuilding those that remained and re- roofing the church. New Chancel furnishings (Communion Table, Cross, Font, Lectern, and Pulpit) were designed and hand crafted by Fred Samis in 1960. In 1962, a full basement was put under the church and a modern heating system installed. This was achieved through great financial sacrifice on the part of some community families. Sadly, as expenses rose it became too great a task for the pastoral charge to support a full time Minister and, in 1969, Enfield United Church was forced to close. But a core group of volunteers refused to let the church fall into disrepair and decay. Over the past forty three years, some ninety families and individuals have continued their efforts to support this beloved building. Through Quilt Sales, Penny Sales and direct donations, funds have been raised to keep the church heated and open for occasional community activities, (in 2012, one of these activities was participation in Doors Open Ontario). Services are held twice a year, to standing room only. The grass is cut regularly and gardens are weeded. The windows are kept clean, and the white frame exterior of the church is carefully tended, with flaking paint scraped off and repainted regularly. And every year, the life size Nativity Scene (which had been created by the church's Young Peoples Group in 1952) is erected at the side of the church for all to enjoy. In 1992, the building was designated a Heritage Property by the Municipality of Clarington. In part, the designating by-law reads — "Enfield United Church remains relatively unchanged; with its original glazing and clapboard siding still intact. It is considered to be the best surviving example of a small rural frame church in the former Township of Darlington". As a frame church that has been officially closed for forty three years, its' very survival is unusual. That it has not only survived, but remains in pristine condition, is a stirring testament to the drive and commitment of this wonderful group of volunteers. This year the Enfield United Church was open for over 150 visitors during Clarington's Doors Open, the volunteers there with displays and memorabilia from the Church.