HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 24, 1974
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TOWN OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
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A meeting of the Town of Pickering Museum
Board ~7as held on Tuesday f the 24th day
of September, 1974 at 8~OO p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. J. Alma (Chairman)
Councillor J. Anderson
Mr. N. Biernacki
~1r. 'Hm. Clark
Mrs. C. Guest
Mr. R. ~1iller
Councillor K. Spratley
Mr. J.P. Myslik (Secretary)
ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. D. Earle
Mr. R. Freeman
Mr. D. Haclean
1. ADOPTION O~ MINUTES
MOVED by Wm. Clark, seconded by Mr. W. Biernacki that
the minutes of the meetings of August 28th 1974 and September
4th 1974 be adopted.
2. HISTORY IN ACTION
History in Action 1974 was analysed in orßer to point
out the strength and weaknesses and possible improvements.
Gate - This was operated very well, extra help would be
needed first of all to get the exhibitors in ~nd seconðly
to keep some of the children out. A possible aid would
be to have name cards sent to the exhibitors beforehand,
a very useful improvement would also be to have a shelter
constructed for the gate.
Church - Nobody from the Board in the church, there was
a display of quilts, but the operation of quilting was
not demonstrated; this would be an improvement.
Tent ~ The lack of proper electrical outlets made for
inadequate coffee making facilities, this should be corrected
in the coming year.
Hotel - ~~s. Spratley did a very good job of operating
the craft shop, she is willing to do this again next year,
and would like to be able to prepare immediately for the
coming year.
Blacksmiths Shop - This was an interesting point of attraction,
Mr. Clark would like to have an engine put in.
Harness ShO! - This was a very interesting display, but
something e se could also be in shop at the same time.
Odd Fellows Hall - This location had a great many demonstrators
which created a lot of traffic, it was however a very
interesting display.
Antique Cars - People with antique cars were happy to
come, and they have also expressed their willingness to
come for a weekend, however, they would like to have a
protective barrier for their automobiles.
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HISTORY IN ACTION (Continued)
COIDbination Barn - It was suggested that the stone lifter
be activated.
Cole House - The butter making operation made it a little
too crowded.
Collins House - The china painting demonstration was a
point of attraction but it should have more room.
The Herb Display" Received numerous favourable comments.
Saugage r.faking .. I f possible more meat should be obtained
for sausage makinq in the coming year
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Woodsplitter - Many people enjoyed this display especially
since samples were given.
Thresher -- Hore manpower would be required for this display,
but it was a very good point of attraction.
Gas Barn - This was also very good.
Hot Air Engine - This was very fascinating and if possible
someone should be there explaining the operation of the
hot air engine.
Gasoline Engines - The change of location improved this
display.
Schoolhouse - This building was quite jammed with visitors
and more help would be needed here also.
Horses and Wagon - These ~~lere very good, but if possible
the Swiss Chalet Park sign should covereð with a Pickering
Museum Sign.
The Steak Dinner - This had its weaknesses in not being
very well organized, a letter to the Kiwa~is should be
sent by the chai~~n, expressing our thanks but also
indicating a possiblity of more organization in the
future, if the case comes up.
It was pointed out that the line-up of activities for
History-in-Action should be made up by May in order to
be able to profit of a considerable amount of free
advertising.
Concerning the fee charge0 at the gate, especially towards
the end of the day, we should try to qet the exhibitors
to stay the time, that is up till 6 o'clock because some
people felt that they were not able to see all the displays
when they came later in the afternoon"
In future years no bicycles or cars should be allowed
to circulate on the musum grounds.
There should also be more help for the demonstrators,
that is people to run errands for them.
It was also indicated that a display of restoration would
be a very interesting demonstration.
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HISTORY IN ACTION (Continued)
Some questions that were indicated, firstly, could we
possibly have a Dial-a-Bus service from Sheridan Mall
to the MuseQm for History-in-Action days.
Secondly, should \'7e have a. family fare and student fare.
These were points open to further discussion and
investigation.
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Also, it was suggested that we could have animals in
pens, for example sheep.
Furthermore, an extra supply of tickets should be available
for the gate.
As a general comment History-in--Action 1974 was considered
to be very effective and very successf.ul.
MOTION #41
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MOVED by Mr. ~. Biernacki, seconded by Councillor K. Spratley
that a letter of thanks be sent to all participants.
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CARRIED
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L. I. P. PROGRAMMF:
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There was a considerable amount of discussion as to what
particular project could be undertaken under the auspices
of the L.I.P, Programme.
HOTION #42
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MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by Councillor
A. Anderson that Mr. R. Miller be deleGated to estimate
the cost of taJdnq down the Rogers barns, and that this
be proposed as a L.I.P. ~rograIDIDe.
CARRIED
4~ FURTHER BUSInESS
a)
Museum Relocation
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As to the relocation of the Museum. In this regard
two Councillors on the Board pointed out that the
Board should not become too concerned about relocation
at this point in time 1 ~ecause the n(:aotÜ..tions bet'..¡een
the Municipality and the two levels of Government
would certainly take quite some time. Furthermore
the airport has not been definately decided upon and
the planning for the North Pickering Project has a
long way to go as yet, and we cannot qoad the provincial
Government to making a commitment when its own plans
have not yet been finalized.
MOTION # 43
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MOVED by Councillor K. Spratley, seconded by Mr. W.
Biernacki that a sub-committee be formed to check
properties offered to the Museum and to report back
to the. Board. The members nominated for this sub-
committee are, J. Alma, tl. Biernacki and K. Spratley.
CARRIED
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c)
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MOTION #44
MOVED by r~. Biernacki, seconded by Councillor J. Anderson
that a letter be sent to Mr. Wm. Newman M.P.P. asking him
what the position of the GovernMent is in regards to the
Museum vis--a"vis the developments in North Pickerinçr.
CARRIED
A copy of this letter should be sent to Mr. Norm. Cafik M.P.
It was furthermore pointed out that the letter should
be elaborate enough and indicate a development of the
historical background of the Museum.
Aletter of thanks should be sent to Mr. Les. Green at
852 Marinet Crescent, for restoring the wicker stroller.
Sheridan Mall is to celebrate its second birthday on
October the 24th -. 26th 1974. In connection with this
occasion the authorities have given the Board the keys
to the Art Gallery, 1t is suggested to have a display
and perhaps some demonstrations at this location.
Furthermore a sign painter and a truck, to transport
exhibits, is made available by the Ha.ll.
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MOTION #45
MOVED by W. Biernacki, seconded by Councillor J.
Anderson that Mr. D. Maclean be delsJated into investigating
the possibility of having a church s,:;:rvic·' at the Museum
the week after Thanksgivinq.
CARRIED
5. .NDJOURNr1ENT
Date
MOVED by Councillor Y.. Spratley, seconded by W. Biernacki
that tho MusGum Board meetino Adjourn at 11:30 P.M.
Chairman