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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-051-14 If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102 C]tV*MR Report Planning Services Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee Date: September 8, 2014 Resolution#: - -k By-law#: Report#: PSD-051-14 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: a) That Report PSD-051-14 be received; b) That the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington nominates Ron Alldread and Susan Laing for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for their significant contributions to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Municipality of Clarington; and c) That Ron Alldread, Susan Laing, the Clarington Heritage Committee, Clarington Museums and the Ontario Heritage Trust be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed bye AJ. Ce, MCIP, R P P Franklin Wu Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 PAGE 2 Report Overview The Ontario Heritage Trust requests Council endorsement of local volunteers for recognition under the Trust's Heritage Community Recognition Program. The Clarington Heritage Committee and Clarington Museums have recommended Ron Alldread and Susan Laing for recognition. Background 1. 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. 2. 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; and • 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; and • 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; Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 PAGE 3 • outstanding contributions as a volunteer with a local natural heritage organization; • demonstrated leadership in the protection of natural heritage; and • 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. 3. The call for nominations by Ontario Heritage Trust was posted to the Municipal website, no additional nominations from those noted below were received. A list of prior recipients is Attachment 1. Recommended Nominations 4. A request for nominations were discussed with the Clarington Heritage Committee during the spring of 2014 and Clarington Museum staff were consulted. Ron Alldread was nominated as the recipient in the cultural heritage category for his - - contributions to military memorabilia. Mr. Alldread's activities and achievements- - was prepared by a member of the Clarington Heritage_Committee- Susan Laing __- was nominated for recognition under the Heritage Community Recognition Program for her 25+ years of volunteer service to the Museum. 5. All nominations are to be endorsed by Council. Attached are the supporting reasons for Mr. Alldread (Attachment 2) and Ms. Laing (Attachment 3) nominations, which are to be attached to the nomination form and endorsed by the Mayor. The Ontario Heritage Trust has confirmed that they are accepting nominations until September 30, 2014. Concurrence 6. Not Applicable Conclusion 7. Staff are in support of the Clarington Heritage Committee's selection of Ron Alldread and the Museum's recommendation of Susan Laing as the 2014 recipients of the Heritage Community Recognition Program awards in the cultural heritage category and recommend that Council endorse the nominations. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 PAGE 4 Strategic Plan Application 8. The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid, Manager, Special Projects, 905-623-3379, extension 2407 or fangmaid@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — List of Ontario Heritage Trust recipients from Clarington Attachment 2 — Description of Activities/Achievements of Mr. Ron Alldread Attachment 3 — Description of Activities/Achievements of Ms. Susan Laing List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Clarington Heritage Committee Clarington ACO Clarington Museums Ontario Heritage Trust Ron Alldread Susan Laing Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 Ontario Heritage Trust Nominations Year Nominee Cate o Staff Report 1998 Sher Leetooze Volunteer Service, writing Volunteer Service, Preservation of Phyllis Dewell, Helen Cultural Heritage and and Natural 2001 Schmid, Frank Lockhart Heritage respectively PD-058-01 Dianna Grandfield (Mavis Carlton, Nancy Miller, Preservation of Cultural Heritage Garfield Shaw) ; Janie (Bowmanville Book), volunteer 2002 Dodds service, respectively 2004 Jack Gordon Preservation of Cultural Heritage Tenzin and Norman 2005 G altsan Built Heritage Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Myno Van Dyk, Jim and Built Heritage and Cultural Heritage Margaret Coombs, Robert (Tyrone Mill), Natural Heritage Hawk 2006 Shafer, Iry and Kaye Harrell Ridge Farm, respectively PSD-117-06 William Calver (Military - - - — 2008 History)--- - -P-reservation-of Cultural-Herita a -P-SD-079-08 -Ed VanhaverbekeGabbie -2011 -Kirkwood- - - -- -- --Built-Herita e, Youth-Award- -PSD=055=11-- Jenni Knox, Bill Patterson, Enfield United Church Built Heritage, Lifetime Achievement 2012 Volunteers and Volunteer Service PSD-038-12 Preservation of Cultural Heritage Garfield Shaw, Karin Murphy (writing), volunteer service (photo and David Reesor, Frank inventory) Lieutenant Governor 2013 1 Stapleton Award PSD-056-13 Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer 2014 Ron Alldread, Susan Laing Service PSD-051-14 Attachment 2 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS OF.RON ALLDREAD Mr. Alldread is a local military historian who has volunteered his time with the Bowmanville Legion, Orono Fair, and Newcastle Historical Society. He is a long standing member of the Central Ontario Branch of the Western Front Association whose meetings are held at the Newcastle Village Community Hall. Their mission is to perpetuate the memory, courage, and comradeship of those who served their country in France and Flanders (Belgium) during the First World War. Mr. Alldread managed a Central Ontario Branch of the Western Front Association project researching the service record and history of the 63 names listed on the Bowmanville First World War Cenotaph. In addition, Mr. Alldread is an avid antique firearms collector, his private collection includes a pistol and holster belonging to Sandy Colville, local resident of Clarington killed in action during the Second World War. He will be exhibiting his display in partnership with the Bowmanville Legion to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the First World War. Mr. Alldread is currently serving his 7th year as President of the Orono Fish and Hunt Club (Orono Fish and Hunt Club, 1943-Present). The origin of the Orono Fish and Hunt Club goes back to just before the turn of the century. The club has many initiatives supporting the local community. Notably, significant donations have been made to the renovation-s-at-the-Or-ono-Ceng ph-as-well-es-the-laying of -wneath-everV Remembrance-Day. - Lastly, Mr. Alldread's passion and devotion to the sport of shooting has wide recognition as he is the 1979 Canadian Running Boar Champion and was selected to the 1980 Canadian Olympic team. Attachment 3 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-051-14 "S L Clarington Museums _ September 4"2014 Dear Ontario Heritage Trust I would like to nominate Susan Laing for the Cultural Heritage Award of the Heritage Community Recognition Program. Susan has been involved with Clarington Museums since 1981. Although not always on the board she has still played an active role at the museum for every year since then. In the last 33 years Susan has been on the board for 26; only stepping down as required by policy rules. She has been the chair, 1982-83, and vice-chair, 1984-85, for two years each. In other years she has been the collections chair and the representatives for our volunteer group"The Friends of Clarington Museums". Her knowledge of museum policies,local history and teaching background make her a great asset. Over the years Susan has done just about everything. She has been on a roof to re-shingle, she has assisted with an assembly line we set up to catalogue an un_unusually large doll cc, lection-donation, assisted with�arge number of events,held a doll making workshop,_and participated_with period room _restorations(helping with the hard jobs as well as the fun stuff). For many years Susan has been in charge of the"Friends of the Museum"group. They raise money for museum projects. Their annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale,held after the Santa Claus Parade,has become a tradition in Bowmanville. Over the years this group has funded many worthwhile projects. They have purchased many large display cases to show off artifacts,purchased significant antiques and other local pieces,provided funds to restore antique chairs that belonged to the Jury Family(their house is now the Bowmanville Museum) and provided funds to purchase drapes for the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre(for appearance and to decrease light levels). They have also provided funds towards our beautiful gardens and assisted with collection repairs. Susan is a reliable board member who is also a good resource for staff. Her assistance is often sought and is always clear and helpful. On a personal note,when I started 25 years ago, it was Susan who handed me the key to the museum on the first day. She was acting curator between me and my predecessor. Susan has been a constant museum supporter through many changes. The growth of Clarington Museums would not have been as successful without her. Yours truly Charles D.Taws Curator www.clar*mgtonmuseums.com