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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-056-13 Clarbgton REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: September 23, 2013 Resolution#: 610 -[3 By-law#: Report#: PSD-056-13 File#: PLN 34.10.3 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-056-13 be received; 2. THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington nominates: • Frank Stapleton for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement category for his significant contribution to the preservation of heritage in the Municipality of Clarington; • Karin Murphy and David Reesor for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant volunteer contribution in the Built Heritage category to the Clarington Heritage Committee; and • Garfield Shaw for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for his significant contribution to cultural heritage for research and writing related to local history. 3. THAT Frank Stapleton, Garfield Shaw, Karin Murphy, David Reesor, the Ontario Heritage Trust, and the interested parties listed in Report PSD-056-13 be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by. r a id J. Cro (MCIP, P Franklin Wu Di ector,ZPIaWni�ngg Services Chief Administrative Officer KK/FL/df 16 September 2013 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: PSD-056-13 PAGE 2 1. HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION 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-056-13 PAGE 3 2. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2.1 Under the Ontario Heritage Trust's Community Leadership Program, the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership is awarded to an outstanding community for leadership in built, cultural, and natural heritage conservation and promotion. Any community can nominate themselves based on four population categories. Each year one community per category may receive the award. 3. YOUNG HERITAGE LEADERS PROGRAM 3.1 The Ontario Heritage Trust's Young Heritage Leaders Program recognizes young individuals and small project groups who have made significant contributions to heritage preservation in Clarington. Eligibility for nomination applies to any resident under 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 for recognition include the design of heritage websites, protection of natural heritage areas, production of local history publications, development of walking tours, costumed interpretation at historic sites and volunteering at local museums. 4. RECOMMENDED NOMINATIONS 4.1 Nominations along with the recipients list from prior years (Attachment 1) were discussed at the April meeting of the Clarington Heritage Committee. The Committee reviewed the criteria for selection and passed a motion to recommend Frank Stapleton, Garfield Shaw, and David Reesor and Karin Murphy be nominated for the Heritage Community Recognition program. 4.2 All nominations are to be endorsed by Council and submitted to the Ontario Heritage Trust by September 30, 2013. 4.3 Attachments 2 and 3 are the supporting reasons for Frank Stapleton and Garfield Shaw nominations which are to be to be attached to the nomination form. Attachment 4 is the supporting reasons for the nomination of Karin Murphy and David Reesor. 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. 5. CONCURRENCE - Not applicable REPORT NO.: PSD-056-13 PAGE 4 6. CONCLUSION 6.1 It is recommended that Council endorse the nominations of Frank Stapleton, Garfield Shaw, and Karin Murphy and David Reesor 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 Frank Stapleton Attachment 3 — Description of activities/achievements of Garfield Shaw Attachment 4 — Description of activities/achievements of Karin Murphy and David Reesor 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 Frank Stapleton Garfield Shaw Karin Murphy David Reesor 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 PSD-117-06 2006 Myno Van Dyk of Cultural Heritage 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 Heritage Community Recognition Program-Preservation 2008 William Calver(Military History) of Cultural Heritage PSD-079-08 Heritage Community Recognition Program-Built p 2011 Ed Vanhaverbeke,Gabbie Kirkwood Heritage PSD-055-11 X Heritage Community Recognition Program—Lifetime IT! 0 2012 Jenni Knox, Bill Patterson, Enfield United Church Achievement, Built Heritage,Cultural Heritage PSD-038-12 O Volunteers Categories � � D Cl) n v = No submissions in 2003,2007,2009 and 2010 6 m a) Z w � ATTACHMENT 2 TO REPORT PSD-056-13 Description of Activities/Achievements of Frank Stapleton The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) is pleased to nominate Mr. Frank Stapleton for the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. As the fifth generation of Stapleton's in Newtonville, Frank is motivated by his deep-rooted commitment to heritage conservation and the community. Mr. Stapleton has been a highly active advocate for many decades and a number of heritage projects have benefitted from his involvement. Three of these stand out as major contributions to the conservation of history and built heritage in the Municipality of Clarington and the Province of Ontario. The first is the conservation of The Old Grist Mill property which came into the Stapleton Family, when Frank's parents bought it in 1944. When milling operations ceased a few decades later, this beautiful site was reborn as a part-time auction centre and continues as the original location of Stapleton Auctions, a 42 year family-run business. The second is the restoration of the former Burley B/A Gas Station property. The property was purchased in 1980 by the Stapleton's and the structure has been rejuvenated by careful refurbishment to its original 1955 retro look. This 'Art Deco 'gas station/garage is a fine example of the corporate B/A template built across Canada by British American Oil throughout the fifties. Moreover, it is believed the Newtonville B/A Station may be the last of its kind still standing. Today, the location serves as Stapleton's on-site Auction Centre, keeping the B/A theme as the centre of local heritage attraction. The third is the identification and conservation of the Newtonville School House. This building, was one of the first school houses in the area. Today, the school house structure has been repurposed as another facility for Stapleton Auctions. Locally, before, during, and after his years as a former councillor, Frank Stapleton has been providing leadership and dedication to his community throughout his entire adult life. He has served on numerous community boards and routinely acts as a volunteer auctioneer at community fundraisers benefitting local heritage sites and agencies. Along with his wife, Betty, Frank has contributed historic photos and articles on local heritage for print and publication including a commemorative book, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Newtonville Community Hall. The Stapleton's helped to co-ordinate and lead the Newtonville Walking Tour as part of Doors Open Clarington in 2011. Most recently, both co-chaired a fundraising drive to build a gazebo on Ina Brown Parkette in Newtonville. This little parkette is on the property of the original school built in 1883, unfortunately it was later destroyed by fire. This combination of Frank's passion for the place he lives and loves and his lifelong service as a key member of his community have contributed greatly to heritage conservation in Clarington. Frank is an inspiration of how heritage and the creativity of entrepreneurship thrives in the finest citizens in our province. Mr. Stapleton has gone above and beyond to ensure that the rich heritage of his homestead in and community of Newtonville is conserved and protected for future generations. ATTACHMENT 3 TO REPORT PSD-056-13 Description of Activities/Achievements of Garfield Shaw The Shaw family has been in Bowmanville and Port Darlington for many generations. The Shaws married into the Morrison family and Garfield is a descendent of David Morrison Sr. who was also an avid local historian and wrote the Bowmanville column in the Orono News for many years. His son David Morrison Jr. worked at Goodyear but was also interested in local history. He was one of the authors for the 1958 book"Bowmanville:A Retrospect" and was the official historian of the Bowmanville Rotary Club (George Vice succeeded him). Garfield Shaw inherited this love of local history. No doubt enhanced by his youthful memories of happy summers in Bowmanville (Gar grew up in Toronto). He has collected and maintained in-depth files on all facets of Bowmanville history. In 1980 he provided all the historical captions for the book"Picture the Way We Were: A Pictorial History of Darlington and Clarke Townships". His captions are superior in scope and depth to the usual ones seen in this kind of project and greatly enhance the historic value of the book. In the last twenty-four years Gar has been a reliable and accurate resource for many local history projects. He has provided historical information for many private researchers as well as many museum projects. Many a museum journal and newspaper article has benefitted from his expertise. He was a research and editorial assistant for the book"Bowmanville: An Architectural and Social History" by Diana Grandfield. Through family connections and his own collecting Gar had amassed a sizeable collection of Bowmanville photographs and memorabilia. Almost all of it has been donated to the Bowmanville Museum. An enormous research project he undertook a number of years ago was to collect information on a variety of subjects on Bowmanville. The result is almost eighty binders of which some of the topics covered are; businesses, sports, churches,community organizations, notable people and local industries. He has also donated these books to the Bowmanville Museum and they are consulted daily for many diverse historical questions. Recently, his three binders on the Bowmanville Boys'Training School contributed information on Camp 30, which would have otherwise remained unknown. Gar remains a valued colleague and is always on hand, usually via e-mail,to provide insight, input and information on any research requests I need assistance with. His knowledge of Bowmanville Main Street merchants is particularly comprehensive. Gar's contribution to local history is very significant and much of the Museum's success with historical articles and generation of enthusiasm for local history can be traced back to him. Often his contribution is "behind the scenes" so it would be nice to see him recognized with an Ontario Heritage Award. I can think of no one more deserving. Charles D.Taws Archivist Clarington Museums and Archives ATTACHMENT 4 TO REPORT PSD-056-13 Description of Activities/Achievements Karin Murphy & David Reesor Karin Murphy and David Reesor are both long-serving members of the Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC), and have supported its activities enthusiastically throughout several appointed terms. But that is not why the CHC has nominated them for recognition by the Ontario Heritage Trust, under the Heritage Community Recognition Program in the Built Heritage category. Clause 27. (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act states; "The clerk of a municipality shall keep a register of property situated in the municipality that is of cultural heritage value or interest" and further (1.2) " In addition to the property listed ...the register may include property that... the Council of the municipality believes to be of cultural heritage and value"... The listing of all such properties must include a description"that is sufficient to readily ascertain the property.." These very short clauses describe a herculean task. Clarington is a large geographical area covering 612 sq. km., it formerly was two townships Clarke and Darlington in the County of Durham. The area was first settled in the very 1700's when the forests were cleared, homesteads sprung up and farming and forestry were the major enterprises. Today, agriculture is still the major economic driver of Clarington and many of the stately homesteads and barns have survived. In addition the Municipality has four urban areas each with historic homes and structures and 12 hamlets, all of which were centres during the settlement of the area. The Municipality began compiling Clarington's Heritage Inventory in 1986, a heritage consultant was hired to review and plot the municipality's wealth of interesting buildings. These were graded as Designated, Primary, Secondary or Merit, and heritage structure maps for Bowmanville, Clarke, Darlington,Newcastle and Orono were produced. Some 860properties were identified at that time. However,due to time and financial constraints, many structures in outlying areas were never fully documented. The inventory has been updated periodically over time but it has not been photographed and documented in a comprehensive way. In 2007, Karin Murphy and David Reesor stepped in. For the past six years, Karin and David have worked as a team, scouring the far-flung reaches of Clarington to document houses, farm buildings, crumbling railway bridges— the many and varied features of Clarington's disappearing history. With camera and white-board at the ready, they've searched out hidden architectural gems and tumbled-down tobacco sheds, undeterred by wind, rain or unfriendly dogs. Their years of dedicated work have resulted in photographic records of all the buildings listed in the Heritage Inventory and many additional structures. Today, the Municipality has a priceless photographic record of many hidden rural and urban treasures. Karin and David methodically plotted their plan of attack,working in the spring and fall when the leaves were off the trees, they worked their way through the municipal address book maintained for the Fire and Emergency Services. This required scouting out all the back roads of the municipality in a grid pattern to ensure that they had checked each address for heritage structures. Karin and David were also careful to not enter onto private property or impinge on owners' privacy. However, they were often invited in by curious house-proud owners. The photographic inventory is housed within the Planning Services Department and invaluable for the verification of various structures and buildings. Many of the photos from Karin and David's inventory were used to populate the heritage website at heritage.clarington.net Karin and David continue to update the photographic records as additional issues are discussed by the Heritage Committee, such as the impeding loss of many rural streetscapes due to the 407 construction. Although typically it is an individual nominated each year, for the Built Heritage category under the Heritage Community Recognition Program, the Clarington Heritage Committee is nominating the team of Karin Murphy and David Reesor for this honour, in light of their outstanding collective contribution to Clarington's Heritage Inventory.