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To: The Town of the Blue Mountains My name is Hannah Woodhouse and I am a grade 12 all academic student attending Georgian Bay Secondary School in Meaford. I live on a dairy farm in the Heathcote area with my family and have developed a passion to run which has become a sport I have become very competitive in. Currently I run with the Meaford Coyotes Track Club under the guidance of Kevin Hooper. Recently I was honoured to represent my school at the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics cross country championships on November 1st in Waterloo placing second in the 5km Senior Women’s race out of the top grade 11, 12, and 13 girls in the province. After my OFSAA performance, I was approached by my coach as well as other spectators who told me that I should consider competing at the Canadian National Cross Country race being held in Vancouver on November 29th of this year. Hence, I am registered to compete at this event to fulfill my dreams of representing my club, my community, my school, and my province at this very competitive race. In Vancouver, I will be racing up an age group and competing in the Junior Women’s 6km race in an attempt to qualify for the 2015 National Women’s Cross Country Team. If I am fortunate to place in the top six in Vancouver, I will be selected to be a member of the Canadian Junior Cross Country team and represent Canada at the North American Cross Country Championships in February 2015 held in Columbia as well as the World Cross Country Championships in March 2015 held in China. Athletics Canada would finance these trips if I was selected. My dream has always been to represent my country in a running event. Financing my trip to Vancouver involves the purchase of 3 airline tickets: one for myself, one for a female chaperone (my mum) and one for my coach. Hotel accommodation and meals are required also and so the chance to run for Canada comes at a cost. The Meaford Coyotes Track Club has offered to pay for my race registration fees but it has been me and my family’s decision not to burden the club with any more expenses so as not to diminish the funds needed for other functions by the Coyote team members. If there is any possibility for some funding from the town I would truly appreciate it. This is a very rare opportunity that I have been offered and I want to have the best experience possible. Funding from will help me with the necessary finances needed to cover mandatory expenses. Financial assistance will allow me to have a positive experience and represent you as part of my community to the best of my ability. I would be willing to come and give a report at a meeting regarding my experiences running in a national race if requested. This will be a chance of a lifetime. Thank you for already being a supporter of youth in the community. I am proud to promote a healthy lifestyle to all ages by running. Thanks for considering sponsoring me on this exciting journey. Sincerely,

~Hannah Woodhouse 519-599-5379 047248 Old Mail Road RR#1 Clarksburg Ont. N0H 1J0

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Clerk's Department 595 gth Avenue East, Owen Sound ON N4K 3E3 (519) 372-0219 x 1227 / 1-800-567-GREY / Fax (519) 376-8998

November 7,2014 Via email to: City of Owen Sound Township of Chatsworth Municipality of West Grey Township of Southgate Municipality of Meaford Municipality of Grey Highlands Town of the Blue Mountains Township of Georgian Bluffs Town of Hanover Dear CAOs and Clerks:

Re: Gollaboration on Historical Community Signage

ln alignment with Grey County's strategic goal of championing arts, culture, and heritage initiatives, Grey County Council has embarked on a historical signage initiative. lt is the County's hope that the local Grey County municipalities will adopt the same set of criteria to facilitate a consistent approach to signage. To that end, please find attached Report CCR-PCD-27-14 Recommendations for Signage for Historical Communities and background information which was endorsed as noted at the November 4,2014 session of Grey County Council through resolution PCDI 11-14. The resolution requests that the local municipalities consider implementing the same criteria for historical signage on local roads. Grey County's archives staff will be more than happy to conduct the required research on your behalf. The resolution further requests that if the local municipalities have additional information related to the current historical signage list contained in the schedule that it be provided to the County. Please feel free to contact Karin Noble, Archivist at [email protected] who will be your research contact. Yours truly,

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Grey County: Colour lt Your Way

Committee Report Report CCR-PCD-27-14 To:

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Chair Wright and Members of the Planning and Community Development Committee Sharon Vokes October 16,2014

Recommendations for Signage for Historical Gommunities Recommendation adopted by Committee as amended per Resolution PCDI 11-14 by inserting the following clause: AND FURTHER THAT county staff circulate the research information to municipalities seeking any additional relevant information prior to finalizing the sign script and bring back a report with the recomrnended historic sign names; Endorsed by County Council November 4,2014 per Resolution CC153-14;

Recommendation(s) WHEREAS at the March 18,2014 meeting of the Planning and Gommunity Development Committee staff was directed to develop recommendations for the implementation of historic community signage on county owned roads; NOW THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED THAT Repoft CCR-PCD'27-14 regarding recommendations for historic community signage be received and the recommendations contained within the report be endorsed;

AND THAT the Transportation Services' staff include the historic community signage criteria in its development of a comprehensive road signage policy;

AND FURTHER THAT the historic community signs identified in Report CCRPCD-27-14 be purchased in 2014 and funded from the One Time Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT the 2015 Transportation Services budget include funding to erect the signs in 2015; AND FURTHER THAT Gounty Gouncil encourages its member municipalities to consider implementing the same criteria for historic community signage on local roads.

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Background Replacement of outdated and tired road signage has been a priority of County Council this year. At the March 18,2014 meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee a repoft with recommendations on road signage replacement was endorsed to be sent to the Transportation and Public Safety Committee for its consideration. The Transportation and Public Safety Committee subsequently considered the recommendations at its May 22,2014 meeting and recommended adoption as well with a minor amendment regarding the size of signs for tertiary settlement areas. Council endorsed the recommendation at the June 3,2014 council session. The signage repofts considered by the two committees did not deal with what historical community signage should look, or the criteria to determine what an historical community is. As a result, the Planning and Community Development Committee directed staff to research this subject and provide a repoft with recommendations by September,2O14. Regrettably, delays in obtaining some information related to the repoft resulted in delaying the report untilthe October committee meeting.

Staff at the County's Archives were most helpful in completing the research for this report. These staff regularly deal with what are often called "genealogicaltourists" and they understand what makes up an historical community as well as the desire of the public to find and visit these sites. Generally speaking, historical communities are those that for one reason or another did not grow or prosper; yet at one point in time were communities that people recognized. ln some cases historical names have become less well known to new names established in the last 50 to 60 years. An example is a corner in Georgian Bluffs that is well known as Mennonite Corners. The historic name of this corner is actually Squire, and even a weather app on a cell phone identifies it by the historic name of Squire.

Criteria for Historic Communities As noted above, historic communities for whatever reason failed to thrive and are not recognized within the County's Official Plan which is the guiding document for placement of community identification signage as approved by Council in June. It is recommended that the following criteria be utilized in determining if the erection of an historic community sign on a county road is warranted: The historic community must be recognized in either the applicable township history book or in the Tweedsmuir historical records (Women's lnstitutes) And,

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The historic community must meet two of the following criteria General store Miil Blacksmith Shop School Post Office Church or other religious meeting house Cemetery/cenotaph Community centre Structure housing fraternal organization (ie Orange Lodge, Masons, Knights of Columbus) HotelÆavern Using the above criteria the Archives' staff have identified 39 historic communities located on county owned roads that meet the criteria. These communities are listed in "Schedule A" included with this report.

Any additional requests for historical community signage will be vetted through the Archive staff and if the criteria are met, the signage will be erected by the Transportation Services Department. It would also be beneficial if the same type of signage program for historic communities was implemented in each member municipality. Should a member municipality implement the same program, the Archives' staff would apply the same criteria on locally owned roads.

Design of Signage The community identification signage is blue with white lettering. lt is recommended that the historical signage be brown with off white lettering which is in keeping with historical site signage and what has been identified in some other locations. The brown signage is understood by the public as recognition of something historical in nature.

The recommended sign size is 12 inches by 36 inches and will look like the following

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There are no legal or information technology considerations related to this report. There are financial implications related to the production and installation of the signs as this was not included in the 2014 budget. Based on the costs associated with purchase and erection of the community based signs, the total cost of purchasing and erecting the 39 historical community signs on county roads is estimated at $10,000. Due to the lateness of the season, it is recommended that the signs be purchased in 2O14 utilizing the one time reserve and that the Transportation Services 2015 budget include funding for erecting the signs in 2015.

As historical communities are identified they will be mapped for distribution to researchers at the Archives. As genealogical research progresses at the Archives, the next step that researchers like to embark on is to visit ancestral homes and communities. lt will be an added level of service for staff in the Archives to be able to provide maps which clearly identify these historical communities to researchers.

Link to Strategic Goals

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Priorities

The implementation of an historic signage program supports Goal 3.3 of championing arts, culture and heritage initiatives.

Attachments Roads Only

Respectfully submitted by, Sharon Vokes Clerk/Director of Council Services

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CCR-PCD-27-14 Schedule A: Historic Community Signage – Background Research on Historic Communities

On a County Road & meet 2 or more criteria: 39 Alvanley; Ben Allen; Jackson; Shouldice; Mennonite Corner / Squire; Wolseley; Zion; Bethesda; Bothwell’s Corner; Griersville; Hoath Head; Scotch Mountain; Banks; Kolapore; Millcreek & Union; Sandhill; Victoria Corners; Marmion; Peabody; Scone; Blantyre; Buckingham; Cheeseville; Epping; Fairmount; Goring; Maple Valley; Rob Roy; Rock Mills; Temple Hill; Vandeleur; Barhead; Bunessan; Lamlash; Louise; Nenagh; Ebenezer; Waudby; Conn

Municipality

Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

Township of Georgian Bluffs

Alvanley

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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“There was a steam sawmill at Alvanley, lot 16, con. 12 […]” (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 151). Map of the Township of Derby by Alexander McNab, Surveyor, 1 January 1877 – 15. Alvanley P.O. W ½ No. 16, Con. 11 (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, inside front cover). Alvonly [sic] Established 1864-03-01 Closing 1880-06-01; Established 188411-01 Closing 1895-09-30 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(90), Item 5679 Alvanley – “A Post-office on the Owen Sound and Saugeen Gravel Road, in the Northwestern part of the Township of Derby. […] A quarter of a mile W. of the P.O. is the “Chief” Inn, by Mr. T. Thompson.” (Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey for 1865-6. By W.W. Smith, Owen Sound. 1865. p. 25) Entry for Alvanley in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 2

Township of Georgian Bluffs

Ben Allen

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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“The little settlement of Ben Allen was named after the foreman of the C.N. Railroad by the name of 'Ben Allen'. The railroad, built in 1893, runs through the settlement. A church was built in 1908 at Ben Allen with free labour by members of the community who were anxious to have a place to worship.” […] There was also a store and post office at Ben Allen. This was first owned by Robert Henderson and later sold to Donald Munroe. The settlers came to the post office to get their mail and exchange news of the community. The store and post office were later destroyed by fire. (Bluewater WI Tweedsmuir WIF71-

Municipality

Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

2-123, 124) “If you visit Lot 30, Con 8, of Keppel Township you will see the location of what had been a small white frame church. This church came into existence in 1908 when a group from the Bretheren Church held tent meetings…” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 53) Bluewater WI Tweedsmuir WIF71-2-122,123 - The History of Ben Allen Church Ben Allen – Established 1904-10-14 Closing 1914-01-01 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(333), Item 18052 Township of Georgian Bluffs

Jackson

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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3

2

S.S. No. 8 Jackson “A log school was built on the farm of Sandy Webster in 1857 […] lot 14, half mile strip.” (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 100). “A new frame school was built on the same lot in 1873. (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 102). School and contents of school sold at auction in 1965. (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 105). “L.O.L. 1247 was organized August 1867 at Jackson with John Johnston 1st Master and Frank Doughtery the last W.M. It disbanded in 1931, with Mr. Ireton, Secretary.” (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 131). Was there a building for this L.O.L.? PF74S15F7I3 – Report of Proceedings, p. 115 LOL 1247 met 1903 first Monday of month, Noble J. Jones was W. Master Map of the Township of Derby by Alexander McNab, Surveyor, 1 January 1877 – 13. Jackson P.O. No. 17, Con. 9 (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, inside front cover). Jackson –Established 1868-09-01 Closing 1913-11-30 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2199), Item 6808 Entry for Jackson in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 28

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Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

Township of Georgian Bluffs

Shouldice

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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170

4

“Shouldice Post Office – at the home of Tom Skinner, 1885 – 1914” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 201) Shouldice – Established 1885-08-01Closing 1914-11-01 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(4096), Item 12587 S.S. No 7 Keppel, Shouldice, closed in 1971, children would now attend new Keppel-Sarawak School (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 88) Shouldice – “About 1866-67 a log schoolhouse was erected on the northwest corner of what is now the Edward Shouldice farm. […] In 1887new brick schoolhouse was erected on the northeast corner of this farm.” (Township of Keppel, 1855-1955, [p. 22]) “Up until 1904-05 church services were held in the schoolhouse. […] Rev. George Brown, in 1867, was the first minister in the schoolhouse. It was when Rev. J.W. Fox, pastor of the Brookholm-Shouldice circuit , was preaching that plans for building a church materialized. Walter Nelson donated land from his farm, now owned by Evan Bellamy. A small but beautiful brick church was built.” (Township of Keppel, 1855-1955, [p. 22]) The early history of the community would not be complete without mention of the early saw-mills. Pedwell’s mill and later James Lee, at Wright’s Corner sawed and marketed much of the fine timber in this section.” (Township of Keppel, 1855-1955, [p. 22])

Township of Georgian Bluffs

Mennonite Corner, Squire

History of Derby Township, 1839-1972

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S.S. No. 1 Derby – “The first school in the Township was built on Lot 9, Con 4, about 15 rods east of what was known as the Mennonite Corner in 1851.” (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 63). Squire Post Office – “In 1904 a post office was opened in the home of Mrs. Caroline Bell, just south of the Mennonite church on petition from the people of the area who had to go to Owen Sound or Kilsyth. Several names proposed but that submitted by the minister of the Mennonite Church, Rev, C.R. Miller was chosen and the post office became known as Squire.” (History of Derby Township, 1839 to 1972, p. 274). “1904 a post office, half-mile down the road to the north, was opened at Mennonite Corner and call Squire P.O. operated by Mrs. Caroline Bell.” (Salem

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Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

WI Tweedsmuir, WIF27-2-048) Squire – Established 1905-06-15 Closing 1913-04-30 31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(4227), Item 11836 “My brothers played football in the Abra field directly across from Parham House (Squire)” (Salem WI Tweedsmuir, WIF27-2-049) Derby Telephone Company – “Committees were appointed to stake out the lines from Owen Sound to Squire, from Squire south and west, and to begin digging holes for the poles.” (Salem WI Tweedsmuir, WIF27-2-058) Township of Georgian Bluffs

Wolseley

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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5

“…southwest corner was a brick schoolhouse built in 1885. On the northwest corner across from the school there was a Methodist Church built about 1888. About one quarter mile east of the corner an Anglican Church was built about the same time. Beside the Anglican Church there was an Orange Hall which became the centre of many community activities.” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 18) Lot 26, Con. 20 All Saints’ Anglican Church, Wolseley – “Land was granted in 1882 for the site of an Anglican Church at Wolseley with construction starting in 1884.” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 54). Wolseley Methodist Church – On 1 October 1885, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Jones sold a lot to the trustees of the Methodist Church for five dollars (part of Lot 25, Con 20). The Church was built in 1886. (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 54). “The Wolseley Methodist Church was built in 1886.” (Kemble WI Tweedsmuir, WIF53-1-055 – Kemble Methodist Church Charge) S.S. No. 9 Keppel, Wolseley – A log school was built around 1870 […] In 1885, as times improved, a red brick school was built a short distance from the old site on Lot 25, Con. 19 […] (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 94). Wolseley Post Office – “A post office was established in 1873 with Andrew Johnson, postmaster […](Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 199). Wolseley – Established 1873-03-01 Closing 1914-01-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(5042), Item 13235 “Land was purchased for Wolseley L.O.L. #1231 on June 27, 1892 by Edward

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Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

Kinch from Henry Abell on Lot 26, Concession 20, Keppel Township. A building was put up and plastered in 1893.” Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 244). Township of Georgian Bluffs

Zion

Beautiful Stoney Keppel

H

17

2

“At Zion you might spot the school house now occupied by an auto body shop. Around the corner the United Church is still the focal point of the community” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 18). “Zion never had a post office.” (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 18). S.S. No. 4 Keppel, Zion – “It is believed that Zion School was built about 1871, one of the first community projects after the road. […] On Jan. 21, 1888 a special ratepayers’ meeting was held regarding the building of a new school. […] The white brick building began that year on Lot 9, Con. 20. (Beautiful Stoney Keppel, p. 80).

Municipality of Meaford

Bethesda

Suggestion by member of public

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Bethesda Church – “George Snider offered land for a church and burial ground at the corner of Lot 16, Concession 8, and the Sniders and Longs assisted by Methodists on the Eleventh Concession and elsewhere were able to open a brick church in January 1863. Bethesda Church was rebuilt in 1889 when the present church was erected over a basement and a heating system installed.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 18471967, p. 235-6). Additional information about Bethesda Church - (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.253) Bethesda Church – “George Snider offered land on his property, Lot 16, Con 8, for a church and burial ground. In January 1863, ‘Snider’s Church’ as it was known, opened its doors for worship. It served the community for 25 years until it was rebuilt in 1889. In 1891, the church was renamed “Bethesda”. In 1969 it closed its doors.” (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.253) Bethesda Cemetery – St. Vincent Lot 16, Con. 8 (Transcription by BGOGS) S.S. No. 7 St. Vincent – The first school built in S. S. No. 7, St. Vincent was erected on Lot 16, Concession 9, twenty feet north of the present school building. This corner was originally known as Snider’s Corner as Mr. Snider owned two hundred acres of land east and south of the school. Mr. John Baker, blacksmith lived on the same corner in a house between the school and his shop. This original school served the area until 1891 when a new school

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Municipality

Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

was built.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 107). Bethesda School photo, 1969/70 (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.241) Bethesda School photo, c.1926 (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.249) “There were other industries at this Bethesda corner. James Randle had a woollen mill at this corner of 15 and 16 and the Ninth Line.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 246). Municipality of Meaford

Bothwell’s Corner

Sign Location Map

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“The Bothwell’s Corner post office was established on the 13th day of November, 1905, on Lot 27, Concession 1, South of the Centre Road, Sydenham Township, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cole.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 587). Bothwell Corners – Established 1905-11-13 Closing 1914-03-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(466), Item 7954 S.S. No. 5 Sydenham – Bothwell’s Corner School – Located on Annan Lake Shore Road just north of Highway 26.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 27-38). “…Bothwell’s Corner which was formerly known as Manders’ Corners, where the school, a hotel (formerly the tavern) and the farmhouse of Mr. R. Manders constituted a hamlet.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 30 ). Bothwell Corner’s Hotel - “Prior to 1874, when John Molison Bothwell purchased the property three miles east of Owen Sound on the S.E. corner of his farm from a Mr. Manders, there was a log and brick tavern there. It wasn't until 1889 that John Bothwell demolished the old tavern and had a new 40 feet by 60 feet brick hotel built. (Bothwell’s Corner WI Tweedsmuir, WIF14-2-050) Hotchkiss Sawmill – Bothwell’s Corner “A sawmill operated by two brothers, Augustus and Lebeaus Hotchkiss, who lived in separate houses on their property, north half of Lot 17, Concession 10. The mill was located on the eastern end and driven by waters of a stream. (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 454).

Municipality of Meaford

Griersville

Communities Index

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Griersville Post Office – Apr. 1, 1854 – Apr. 14, 1914, L2, C4 (St. Vincent: A

Municipality

Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

Beautiful […], p.222)

(2010 map book)

Griersville – Established 1854-04-01 Closing 1914-04-30 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(1845), Item 9648 Griersville – “The village has a Post-office, store, tavern, Tannery, a waggon and Agricultural Implement shop, blacksmith’s shop, weaver and shoemaker. There is a very tasteful and commodious stone school-house, finished in 1864.” (Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey for 1865-6. By W.W. Smith, Owen Sound. 1865. p. 120) S.S. No. 14 Griersville “In the year 1852, Robert Mitchell sold the land on which the school stands for the sum of five shillings. […] The following year the present school was built. It was the first school building to be constructed of stone in this area and is located on Lot 3, Concession 4, at the Junction of the Old Mail Road and Concession 4.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 163). Griersville School photo, 1964/65 (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.246) Griersville School photographs - (Third Line WI Tweedsmuir, WIF80 -1-171-1 – WIF80-1-175-2) Griersville Presbyterian – “By 1852, he [James Kennedy] was conducting services in the Griersville log school, St. Vincent […] On December 25, 1868, a brick church was opened near Griersville on Frog’s Hollow Sideroad, Lot 3, Concession 5. The building, commonly called ‘Gould’s Church’ after the Reverend John Gould, its minister, was a landmark until the summer of 1942, when it was dismantled by the Disciples of Christ. (St. Vincent: A Beautiful […], p.258) See also History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 163). Entry for Griersville in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 25 Municipality of Meaford

Hoath Head

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Entry for Hoath Head in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 26 S. S. No. 12 Sydenham – Hoath Head “About 1850 there were enough children to begin a school. Mr. Robert Malcolm supervised the building of a small log school close to the road on the south west corner of lot 9, concession 8, the present school grounds. […] In 1875 a fine stone school was built and the little

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Municipality

Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

log building was torn down.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 95-96) Hoath Head Blacksmith Shop – “The first blacksmith shop in this district was located on the corner of Lot 10 Concession 8 and was owned by Thomas McGuire from 1875-77. Later James Fisher had a blacksmith shop there. Then he moved to a store and blacksmith shop built by James Reoch on Lot 9, Concession 8 beside the school house, Here he carried on his work until 1928 when he retired and the blacksmith shop was closed.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 613-614) Hoath Head Tavern – “A tavern was built about 1865 by Lewis Shannon on Lot 6, Concession9, where William Tottenham now lives. In 1866 Michael Dealy bought the farm and operated the tavern.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 607) Hoath Head Post Office – “The first post office to be established in the Hoath Head district was opened October 1, 1860 with Robert Hoath as postmaster and it was from the postmaster the village was named.” (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 590-591) Hoath-Head – Established 1860-10-01 Closing 1914-01-01 (not continuous) LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2058), Item 10053 Hoath Head area sawmills – (History of Sydenham Township, 1967, p. 455456) Hoath Head WI – p. 434-436, Community Hall p. 546, Telephone Company – p. 292 (History of Sydenham Township, 1967) Municipality of Meaford

Scotch Mountain

History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 18471967

H

12

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S.S. No. 6 St. Vincent - Scotch Mountain “It was the menfolk who cleared a square out of the virgin forest and erected a log school thereon. Lot 9, Concession 9, at the corner of the Ninth and Derry Lines was the chosen site. […] Fox’s School or Bole’s School as it was sometimes called was the forerunner of S.S. No. 6 on Lot 6, Concession 9. Here a stone school was erected in 1867.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 95) In 1866 or 1867 a fine new stone school was erected on the south-east corner of Lot No. 6 – The Robertson Homestead – and here until 1900 the youth of

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Historic Community

Source from which historic community was identified

Township History book (H) and/or Women’s Institute Tweedsmuir (T)

Grey County Road and/or location

# of criteria which the historic community meets

Notes

the Section received their elementary schooling (General Register, SS#6, Scotch Mountain, St. Vincent, 1944-49 General Register, p. 22) “Thus it came about the fine brick school, with a large basement which is still standing, was built in 1900. It was erected on the same lot as the stone school, but nearer the summit of the hill.” (History of the Schools of St. Vincent Township and Other Chronicles, 1847-1967, p. 95) Knox St. Vincent “Knox Church. St. Vincent, South of Scotch Mountain, Lot 4, Concession 9 […] The first recorded service was held on July 4, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Robertson were paid $5.00 for the half-acre piece of land on which the church was built.” (St. Vincent: A Beautiful Land, p. 259) “In 1870, for $500, Walter Storey sold one acre of land on Lot 2, Concession 9, to become a burial ground for members of Knox, St. Vincent and residents of the Scotch Mountain region. […] In 1887, a fine red brick church replaced the old frame one…” (St. Vincent: A Beautiful Land, p. 259) Town of the Blue Mountains

Banks

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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“The first church, Knox Presbyterian, was erected in 1870.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 89) Located on Joseph Skelton’s property, lot 17, concession 4, it [Knox Presbyterian] lasted exactly 100 years.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 90) “William Johnston was appointed postmaster in 1876, and the post office was ion his house on the south-east quarter of lot 16, concession 5.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 89) Banks – Established 1876-02-01 Closing 1915-03-01 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(241), Item 7603 S.S. No. 8 Banks School – “The Banks school was built by Richard Carroll […] The first school had no frills; extras were added as the school section could afford them” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 89) School closed in 1967 (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 90) “There were three sawmills in Banks.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 90)

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Town of the Blue Mountains

Kolapore

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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2

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“By the late 1800s a small general store and post office, a church ad a school stood in the settlement of Paradise.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 167) “The new name [Kolapore] was used when the post office was opened in 1884 and it is possible that it had to be chosen at that time.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 167) Kolapore - Established 1884-11-01 Closing 1914-08-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2391), Item 11322 Stone quarry, lime kiln (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 167) Stoutenburg’s Sawmill, Lot 10, Concession 8 on Mill Creek, McKean’s Sawmill, South half of Lot 7, Con 8 on Mill Creek (need more information) (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 167) The Johnston, White & Co., sawmill & hoop factory (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 168) “Kolapore Methodist Church was not built until 1885.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 170) S.S. No. 15 Kolapore “In 1894 the contract for the new stone school was let to John Tyson for 750 dollars. By 1945, attendance had dropped to five pupils and the school was closed.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 172)

Town of the Blue Mountains

Millcreek and Union

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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119

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U.S.S. No. 5 – “The first school was built in 1858 on the southeast corner of lot 18, concession 1, Euphrasia Township.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 182) “The Union Church was built in Euphrasia Township on the southeast corner of lot 16 in the second concession. The church was started in the spring of 1875 […] and the first service was held October 17.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 183) “A Co-operative store, associated with the Grange, was run by James McAuslan around the turn of the century, providing the community with a wide

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range of merchandise.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 183) Town of the Blue Mountains

Sandhill

An Illustrated History of Collingwood

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40

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“Yet neither community was complete; Camperdown had the post office while Sandhill had the school and church.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 92) “John Nicholson lived on the property next to the church and school until 1942 when he sold the land to Captain L.S. Darling of St. Vincent Township.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 99) S.S. No. 14 Collingwood Township (Sandhill) (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 100) The church for the two communities of Camperdown and Sandhill was located on the site presently occupied by the home of Ken Darling. It was a Methodist Church and served for all of the families, even those which by Scottish inclination were Presbyterian.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 101) “The neighbouring community of Sandhill was named for the steep, sandy hill, sideroad 27-28 , where the Walter’s Falls road leads west from highway 26.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 100)

Town of the Blue Mountains

Victoria Corners

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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2

2

“In 1868 when Aaron Badger gave a corner of his farm for a church, he also gave the community a cash donation of two hundred dollars. He and his wife named the Wesleyan Methodist United Church Victoria, after a church they had attended back home in Innisfil, Scotland. The name of the church became the name of the community. Three years later a Methodist Episcopal church, called Ebenezer Church was erected on the opposite corner, lot 21, concession 9.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 239) “It was not until 1910 that the large, brick school on the corner of the eighth line and sideroad 21-22 was built for Victoria exclusively.” (An Illustrated History of Collingwood, p. 240)

Township of Chatsworth

Marmion

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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40

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S.S. No. 6 Sullivan – Marmion “ On February 10, 1877 the residents of this section held their first school meeting to make arrangements necessary for the building of a school on the S.W. corner of Lot 12, Con. 10” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 132) St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marmion – “This group asked the pastor of St.

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John’s Lutheran Church in Desboro, Rev. Louis Higenell, if he would serve them. The pastor asked St. John’s for permission to serve them and this was granted. The pastor wrote out a new constitution and the congregation was named St. Paul’s.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 62) Post Office – 5 locations (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 95,96) Marmion – Established 1859-03-01 Closing 1950-06-30 (not continuous) LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2804), Item 10555 Marmion - “A Post-office on the 9th Concession of the Township of Sullivan, 11 m. S.W. of Chatsworth. […] Stephen B. Conger, Postmaster. About ½ mile distant, on the head-waters of the Aux Sable, is a Sawmill, the property of Mr. J.A. Conger.” (Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey for 1865-6. By W.W. Smith, Owen Sound. 1865. p. 34) Marmion Women’s Institute - (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 379, 380) “At Marmion, on Lot 13 Con 12 was a different type of mill – a cider and apple butter one owned by George Ruhl. […] He went out of business when the mill burned down in 1943. Mr. Ruhl was also the blacksmith in Marmion.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 180) Township of Chatsworth

Peabody

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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3

4

Zion Church – Peabody – “The first church services to be held in the Peabody settlement were in the log school house. […] In 1874, the church was built on Lot 22, Con. 10 by the pioneer settlers.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 73-74) Peabody post office – May 1, 1870 – May 31, 1913 (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 102) “Peabody post office was opened lot 21, con. 10 in the year 1875 and the Late John Milburn was the first postmaster. Some years ago it was removed to a store on the adjoining lot, where the store has been successively held by Adam Cranston. A. Bowie, and J. Dowling and James Barron, the latest appointee now holds the office.” (Newspaper article – “Some History of the Township of Sullivan” in Marmion WI Tweedsmuir WIF2-1-010) Peabody – Established 1870-05-01 Closing 1905-06-01 LAC Post Offices and

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Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(3446), Item 12305 S.S. No. 10 Sullivan – Peabody “In 1865, a group of pioneers held a bee and erected the first school in this locality.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 146) The present brick school was built in 1896. (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 149) Anderson’s Mill – “In the Peabody area in 1872 a Ben Taylor erected a sawmill on the Saugeen River, on Lot 25, Con. 9. He operated it until1880 when William and James Anderson purchased the property.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 177) “South of Peabody in 1905, William McDonald Sr. and sons had a steam powered mill on their farm, Lot 27, Con. 9. All the lumber sold to Krug Bros., Chesley. In 1910 they also set up a shingle mill. (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 177) In 1973 a new mill was set up east of Peabody, Lot 21, Con. 8 by Roman and Ezra Yoder. (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 177) Township of Chatsworth

Scone

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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25

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Scone – Established -12-01 Closing 1891-05-01 Electoral District Bruce N.R. LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(4025), Item 17798. U.S.S. 16, 7, 4 Sullivan, Elderslie & Bentinck – Scone “In 1867 a school was built on Lot 25, Con 11 Sullivan on land obtained from the Bearmans and several Sullivan pupils went there.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 164) Scone Brick School built in 1881 (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 164) “In October 1968 the Sconecrafters bought the school and grounds by public auction for $4000 and they made it into a community park known as Scone School Park.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 168) Additional information about Scone School Park on p. 211 – building hosts winter euchre parties and practice facilities for “The Travelaires” orchestra. “For several years 1920 to 1960, a mill was operated by Russel McLaughlin, one mile north of Scone. It was driven by a steam tractor and did custom

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sawing.” (Sullivan Township History, Vol. I, p. 181) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Blantyre

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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5

“The actual hamlet of Blantyre was located on top of the rock on the 9th line at lot 29 and was named by James Paterson…” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 56) “Richard Davies arrived at Blantyre in 1855 and did build a small weaving mill, in which he turned out such beautiful blankets, spreads and clothing materials….” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 57) “About 1860 Paterson decided to build a store near his home and go into the general merchandising business. […] With the opening of the store, Blantyre became the centre of the community and the store did a thriving business….” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 57) “The Blantyre post office was first established on February 2, 1863, in a part of the store building with James Paterson as postmaster. […] In 1922 the Blantyre post office was closed, and rural mail delivery was established for this area. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 57-58) Blantyre – Established 1863-02-01 Closing 1922-11-16 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(418), Item 13665 “One of the most urgent services in a pioneer community was a blacksmith shop, and Blantyre had one by 1864, operated by John Sewell.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 58) S.S. No. 12 Blantyre School – 3 school buildings “In May, 1860, the school board leased one-quarter acre of land from James Stitt on which to erect a school building. It was located on the southeast corner of lot 26, concession 9, south of the village. The first school presumably erected in 1860 following acquisition of the lot […]. In 1875 the trustees of the Blantyre school section called for tenders for the erection of a brick school house. […] the new brick building was completed in 1910.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 60-61 Blantyre did not have a grist mill until the early 1900s when Jesse Paterson, a son of A.C. Paterson, established a mill to grind grain for the farmers of the area. […] This mill served the community until it was closed in the mid-20s and

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later taken down.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 60) Blantyre WI – Inception 1849, Disbandment 1994 (For Home and Country: The Centennial History of the Women’s Institutes in Ontario, p. 235) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Buckingham

Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green)

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31

3

Osprey

“Buckingham is known only for its church as it was the only establishment on that particular section of concession 12. […] In the 1850s John Buckingham donated the land for Buckingham Church and cemetery.” Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75 Log church, then, in 1891 brick church began construction, finished in 1892. Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75 “In 1952 the last regular service was held in the Buckingham Church” Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75 “A Church of the Gauphites, later the Church of the Nazarene which moved to Feversham was erected on the corner just east of Buckingham Church. Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75 Buckingham Cemetery – Lot 20, Concession 12, Osprey Twp. BGOGS Cemetery Transcription, 1996, Ron & Jopie Lougheed, Owen Noble Buckingham Cemetery location: Concession 12, NW Pt Lot 20, 468376 Grey Road 31, on south side of the road, east of Grey Road 2. The cemetery and church are part of a large property parcel whose civic address is 554608 Road 55. (PF1, Box 1- BGOGS Osprey Township CD)

Municipality of Grey Highlands

Cheeseville

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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2

“Cheeseville cheese factory – began operations June, 1881” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 68) “Thomas Elliot also had a grist mill, and James Lackie had a saw mill.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 69) U.S.S. No. 14 Artemesia and Euphrasia – Cheeseville “A meeting of ratepayers met Feb 3rd, 1898 and chose the southeast corner of Lot 101. […] Plans and specifications were drawn up by Mr. George Richards for a school 28 feet by 32 feet, to be built of brick, complete with 16 seats and a teacher’s desk for $700 and to be completed by September 1st, 1898.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 346)

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Bowler Brick Yard – “William Bowler and family settled on the East Back Line, Artemesia about two miles east of Markdale in 1849. At the southeast of this 100 acre lot he found the soil around a pond suitable for the making of brick. In 1868, Mr. Bowler started a brick kiln.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 346) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Epping

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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5

“One of the earliest communities in the Township, Epping grew up around the intersection of the 4th line and the 18-19 sideroad.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 82) Epping P.O. “On Lot 18, Con. 8, Township of Euphrasia. […] There is a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (frame) and a school house near by. John Benson, Postmaster.” Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey for 18656. By W.W. Smith, Owen Sound. 1865. p. 94) “The first post office in Euphrasia Township was opened at Epping in 1858 with John Benson, postmaster.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 84). Entry for Epping – “Marshall James W., postmaster, storekeeper…” (Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 16). Epping – Established 1858-12-01 Closing 1925-08-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(1382), Item 6904 From an early date the post office was housed in a general store built on the northeast corner of lot 18, concession 5, on a half acre of the Piper property. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 82) North across the road from the store was the blacksmith’s shop and dwelling. John Jenkins, a young Welshman, opened the shop in the 1860s and by 1871 had hired an apprentice, James Dunlop to help him.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 84). Possible sawmill and grist mill, but locations unknown. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 85) S.S. No. 7 Euphrasia – Epping – served by 3 schools – “In 1912 the present brick school was built by Edgar Donnelly, at a cost of $1835, on the same lot as the second school which was winched across the road and used temporarily until the new one was completed.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p.

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86) Mount Hope Church – …in 1887 a fine brick structure was erected at Epping corner, on lot 19, concession 4. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 88) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Fairmount

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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7

9

“Farimount opened 1877. Postmaster Robert Orr. Closed 1918.” (“Early Days in Mail Service by F.E.S. – Frank Harding Binder #29, b/t p. 60 & 61) Fairmount – Established 1877-06-01 Closing 1918-07-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(1434), Item 9180 “In 1876 Robert Orr purchased a half acre if land from the southwest corner of lot 25, concession 4, from Samuel Gilmore and opened a general store. The following year Fairmount Post Office was established…(Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 97) Upon coming to Euphrasia, he [James L. Wilson] built near the southwest corner of his farm a blacksmith shop…Mentions that his family was on lot 28, concession 4 –is this too far from Fairmount? (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 96) Springfield Grist Mill – operated by T. Cann, F. Kellough, R. Orr – where is location? (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 96) Mount Zion Methodist - “closed in 1952… In 1961 the Griersville Orange Lodge purchased the building and used it for a number of years. It was sold […] in 1974... (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 93. St. James Church – “…corner stone of the new structure was laid on the 13th of June 1907.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 94) “A third church in the Fairmount area was a frame structure on a lot 26, concession 5, built by the Disciples of Christ.” In existence by the 1880s, began to lose support after 1890s, building moved to a farm.(Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 94) S.S. No. 6 Farimount – 3 school buildings – in August 1875 “ a contract was let to Chambers and McCann, of Meaford, for the construction of a brick school, to be complete the 7th day of October…(Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 90).

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“There is one more building to complete the village of Fairmount, the Orange Hall, a small frame building on the north side of Rocklyn sideroad, a short distance west of the 4th line. […] It apparently served both the Fairmount and Epping lodges during that time. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 97) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Goring

Communities Index (2010 map book)

H&T

12

6

Goring – Established 1884-06-01 Closing1948-06-12 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(1777), Item 9719 “The post office came to Goring in June 1884, with Mrs. Susan Bailey the first postmaster. The office was located in a small white house which still stands on the southeast corner of the crossroads.” Post office closed in 1948 (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 105) S.S. No. 9 Euphrasia – Goring - First school was frame building on Mitchell Bush property. “In the year 1872 James Curry donated the land on the west half of lot 25, Con. 10 for a school. The trustees of that time let the contract for a modern stone school which is still standing in good repair.” (“Reunion of School Section No. 9 Goring Euphrasia Township” in Goring WI Tweedsmuir WIF11-1-123, 124, 125) Sparlings Ebenezer Church “In 1878 George Shepherdson granted an acre of land from his farm on lot 25, concession 11 and the brick church was erected on this site.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 100) In 1879 Nathanial Curry donated land from his farm, and he, a mason, and his brother James did much of the work in building a beautiful church for the Methodist Episcopal congregation of the community.” Abandoned shortly after 1884, then eventually dismantled. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 101) Ebenezer Cemetery Board - (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 101) Store – “Goring’s first merchants were William Curry and his sisters, Annie and Sarah. They purchased a half-acre from the corner farm, lot 22, concession 11, owned by their brother Nelson, and built the store and a house slightly north of it.” Store eventually closed in 1969. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 104) “The first blacksmith shop was built around 1880 by Philip Sparling on a site just east of the Orange Hall.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 105)

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Organized in 1869 by district Master William Smith, L.O.L #1295 was known as Little Derry Lodge. […] In 1875 a frame lodge building was erected […] on lot 22, concession 10, then brick hall built in 1915, closed in 1979. (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 105-6) Goring WI Municipality of Grey Highlands

Maple Valley

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Osprey – Established 1851-12-06 Closing --- Change to Maple Valley 1868-0801 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(3320), Item 10224 “Harvey White built the first store in 1870 and ran a shoemaking business…” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 37 James Callaghan operated a blacksmith shop, followed by Benjamin Bowerman. […] He sold his blacksmithing business in1889 to Amos Ogilvie who continued the business for 20 years until, in 1910, he sold it to Joseph Sproule. It was operated by Ed Taylor until 1912 when the blacksmith business in Maple Valley ended. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 37 “By the year 1897 the need for a school in the community was apparent. […] The school was built in 1898. A union school section, No. 2, was formed between three townships and three counties—Melancthon in Dufferin County, Nottawasaga in Simcoe County, and Osprey in Grey County. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 37 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, one mile west of Maple Valley, was built in 1863. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 37). In 1880 a tavern owned and operated by J.I.C. Champain was built south of the Maple Valley corner.” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 39). Noisy River Telephone Company, 1904-1950 (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 39). “In 1914 the Maple Valley Women’s Institute was organized by Mrs. William Gibson and Mrs. Lee Stewart. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of

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Osprey Township (green) p. 37). Municipality of Grey Highlands

Rob Roy

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Entry for Rob-Roy in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 53 Rob Roy – Established 1868-07-01 Closing 1931-09-30 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(3792), Item 6944 S.S. No. 10 Osprey – Rob Roy – “In 1860 David McGowan purchased land on lot 30 concession 12 from John Cripps on which was constructed a log school house. It was situated beside a spring on the north-east corner of Rob Roy.” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 74) 2nd school –southeast corner of lot 30 concession 13, structure finished in 1880/1881, burned in 1889. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 74) Brick school constructed in 1890s (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 74) Prior to building of church, settlers used tavern owned by the Krebs, located on south-east corner of Rob Roy. (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75) “In approximately 1877 the present church was built. […] It was named Zion Church, but in 1911 became known as Rob Roy Church.” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75) “…church was built in 1877 at “Bristow’s Hill” on Lot 32, Con. 13.” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (black) p. 514) Rob Roy Cemetery – 13th Concession (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (black) p. 515) “By the year 1883, Rob Roy was an established community with a general store, post office and blacksmith shop. The store was on the north east corner and was operated by the Freethys as was the post office. The blacksmith was Thomas Freethy with Todd Adair assisting. Joe Freethy operated an implement business and Mr. Hartman ran a sawmill. The only other establishment was an Orange Hall which has been dismantled.” (Peace, Plenty and Progress: A History of Osprey Township (green) p. 75)

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Municipality of Grey Highlands

Rock Mills

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4

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Rock Mills (Rockvale) – “A small farm community along the Collingwood Gravel Road, now Highway #4, and extending east and west from Side Road 30 in Artemesia became known as Rockvale and retained this name until after a large sawmill was built and a post office opened near the end of the first decade of this century.”(Split Rail County, Vol. I, p. 192)

Artemesia

“The beginning of the hamlet coincided with the construction of a large steampowered sawmill operation in 1890 by two Armstrong brothers from Markdale. The operation grew to include a shingle mill, a veneer mill, and the manufacture of chairs and tables.” Sold to Durham Furniture Co. after 1909 (Split Rail County, Vol. I, p. 192) Rock Mills – Established 1907-10-01Closing 1919-10-15 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(3808), Item 12669 “Mrs. Sarah Roy, who first operated the mill boarding house, distributed the mail which was brought in from the Post Office in Flesherton. The Post Office was opened in Rock Mills in November, 1907m with Mrs. Roy as the first Post Mistress.” (Split Rail County, Vol. I, p. 193) “A mile west of the hamlet, a hotel built before 1880 catered to the stage coach trade and local travelers. Richard Hoy operated this hotel from the turn of the century until about 1926 providing spirituous refreshments even throughout the prohibition period.” (Split Rail County, Vol. I, p. 193) Rock Mills Baptist Church – “In 1905 John English donated one-half acre from the corner of his farm on Lot 34, Con. 6 with trustees from the Flesherton Baptist Church […] named on the deed. […] In January 1924 the work had progressed to such an extent that it became known as Rock Mills Baptist Church” (Split Rail County, Vol. I, p. 193-194) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Temple Hill

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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“An Orange Hall at Temple Hill served the Orangemen of the Blantyre District. It was erected in the early 1880s by John Ormsby. […] In later years when the lodge was no longer active, the building was sold and moved to Rocklyn.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 58) Temple Hill Presbyterian Church – “The beginning of this Presbyterian congregation goes back to the arrival of Robert Breadner and his family on lot 22, concession 9, about 1849-1850.

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Presbyterian settlers began meeting for worship at the Breadner home walking as far as six miles through the bush to attend these services. In due course the Breadner family donated land for a log church and cemetery, the latter located where the cemetery is today.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 63) Temple Hill Cemetery – Concession 9, Lot 22, Euphrasia, Grey Road 12 (BGOGS Transcription) “In 1881 it was decided to erect a manse , and the following notice was posted: “Tenders wanted for building a brick veneered manse to be erected on Lot 22, Con. 9, Euphrasia […] This residence is still standing beside the cemetery.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 63) “William Boyd donated a piece of land on the corner of his farm, lot 21, concession 8, and the new building was completed and opened in the fall of 1887. […] The 100th anniversary of the church was celebrated in June, 1987.” (Euphrasia: Glimpses Past and Present, p. 64) Municipality of Grey Highlands

Vandeleur

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“In 1870 James W. Henderson was appointed Post Master at Vandeleur.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 281) Vandeleur – Established 1870-07-01 Closing 1918-07-15 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(4709), Item 6099 Lot 20, Con. 13, south-east corner was owned by Sam Gilbert, where he operated a General Country Store and Post Office at Vandeleur.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 282) “The first blacksmith shop in the district stood at the bend of the road going into the valley, about half a mile east of Vandeleur, Lot 22, Con. 13. It was built about 1859, by Andrew Graham…(Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 282) Vandeleur Church – In 1869 a stone church was built on the south of the farm where Sam Fitzsimmons later lived. This land, consisting of two acres, was donated by Richard Smith Sr. for a cemetery and church. Later the old church was torn down but the cemetery was looked after by a Board of Trustees.” (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 283) Also 1960s-era Church of Christ. (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia

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Township, p. 283) Cemeteries – Vandeleur & Ebenezer –more info needed S.S. No. 11 Vandeleur School – “Three school buildings have served Vandeleur School Section. The old log school (lot 21 midway between concessions 11 and 12) stood across the road from Vandeleur United Church. It was followed by the old stone school situated near the Pioneers’ Monument, Lot 20, concession 12 off the old Meaford Road. Then in 1894 a brick school was built. (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 283) WIF74 – Vandeleur WI Municipality of West Grey

Barhead

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Barhead Mills - “A Grist Mill, with two run of stones; and a Saw Mill in Glenelg, 1 ¼ m. S.W. of Cornabuss. James Waldie, Lessee of Mills. .” (Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Grey for 1865-6. By W.W. Smith, Owen Sound. 1865. p. 34) “S.S. No. 18 at Barhead was first organized in 1869 with classes being held in the Orange Hall with Cary Treddwell as teacher. Later, in early 1900, Barhead became a Union School of Artemesia and Glenelg. S.S. No. 18 was situated one and a half miles from Markdale on part of Lot 104 2nd Con. SW Toronto and Sydenham Rd., Glenelg. In March 1933 the school was burned and a new school built on the old foundation” Barhead school closed in 1966. (Split Rail Country – A History of Artemesia Township, p. 352) “Barrhead, west of Markdale, was named for a community in Scotland near Glasgow, although usually spelled locally with one “R”. (A History of Glenelg Township, p. 207)

Municipality of West Grey

Bunessan

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Bunessan – Established 1874-08-01 Closing 1913-09-01 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(597), Item 8949 “The first School Section entirely within the Township was School Section No. 1, organized in 1852 and commonly known as Bunessan or Black’s, School. […] The school is situated on the Durham Road, halfway between Durham and Priceville. […] The present building, the first stone school in the Township was built in 1871 by James Burnett […]. The attendance at this school was sometimes very heavy; one year the roll contained the names of one hundred

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and fifty pupils.”” (Glenelg History, p. 18) “A short distance west of the school was a hotel, blacksmith and wagon shop.” (A History of Glenelg Township, p. 208) “The first hotel was owned by David Pringle. The place was called “Pringleville” in an 1863 ad offering the hotel to let for one-two years. Around 1880 George Ryan built another hotel at this corner and called it “Rob Roy”. (A History of Glenelg Township, p. 208). Municipality of West Grey

Lamlash

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Lamlash – Established 1876-04-01 Closing 1914-10-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2441), Item 12299 S.S. No. 5 Lamlash – Pt. Lot 15, Con. 6 (A History of Bentinck Township, p. 80) School property purchased “from Jas. Hopkins for $50, the stone school built on it for $980 in 1875. It closed in 1967 and is now used as a township community hall.” (A New History of Grey County, p. 76-77) Lamlash School photographs - (Lamlash WI Tweedsmuir, WIF72 -1-18-1, WIF72-1-20-1, WIF72-1-20-2) “In the early days Lamlash had a store, blacksmith shop, sawmill and, later, a creamery. All are gone, except the school, and the church which served first as a Methodist and later United Church finally closing in the late 1960s.” (A New History of Grey County, p. 76-77) Lamlash WI

Municipality of West Grey

Louise

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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Louise – Established 1881-11-01 Closing 1925-01-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(2641), Item 11286 S.S. No. 8 Bentinck – Louise “In 1870 a half acre of land was purchased from him [Thomas Cross] for the sum of five dollars to build a school.” (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 633). In 1886 a meeting was held re: building a new stone school. (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 634). “Louise became a thriving community with several steam-powered saw mills on Lots 16 and 18 of Con 13 and need for a post office, school, blacksmith shop,

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lime kiln and store to meet the demands of those employed in the lumber industry.” (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 633) “Louise Women’s Institute was organized on June 29, 1911 at the home of Agnes Owen Krauter.” (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 636) Municipality of West Grey

Nenagh

Communities Index (2010 map book)

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“Nenagh was situated two and a half miles from No. 6 Highway and five miles south east of Ayton. Irish settlers named the corner Nenagh. In later years German settlers came to the area.” (Gleneden WI Tweedsmuir WIF69-1-040) Entry for Nenagh in Lovell’s Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871, p. 40 Newagh [sic] Established 1870-10-01 Closing 1913-10-30 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(3100), Item 10568 “The first Post Office at Nenagh was on Lot 42, Con. 3, Normanby, on the south west corner presently serving as the bend in the Ayton Road, two miles west of Highway 6.” (Normanby Reflections, v.1, p. 150) “Thomas Dingnan [Post Master at Nenagh] […] also kept a store and a hotel adjacent to the Post Office…” (Normanby Reflections, v.1, p. 150) “By 1887 Nenagh had a population of 125 with two blacksmiths, […] two sawmills […](Normanby Reflections, v.1, p. 150) U.S.S. No. 3 Nenagh “In 1873, Martin Ryan sold ½ acre of Lot 43, Con. 3 Normanby to the Trustees of SS#2 […] Then the section became known as USS#3. […] In 1894 the frame school burned. […] The new school, rebuilt on the same foundation was a white brick, and cost approximately $1000. This school house remains today.” (Normanby Reflections, v.1, p. 198-199) “Nenagh school was a mile east of the hamlet and three miles north of Gleneden corner. The first school was a frame building and was burned about 1895. It was replaced by a brick school which is presently used as a dwelling.” (Gleneden WI Tweedsmuir WIF69-1-040)

Municipality of West Grey

Ebenezer

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Bentinck

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J.W. Vickers kept the post office and a grocery store on corner of Lot 61, Con. 1 SDR. One of settlers in S.S. No. 3 Ebenezer (formerly Bulltown after John Bull – lived on Lot 59, Con 1 SDR , * School not at Vickers) (A History of Bentinck Township, p. 47) W.J. Vickers, early storekeeper and postmaster for Ebenezer (Bulltown) (A History of Bentinck Township, p. 141) Ebenezer – “Throughout its early development this section has had three different names. The first was Bulltown or Bull Town. […] Another name Vickers was derived from John William Vickers who operated a small store and the post office, Lot 61 Con. 1 SDR. Eventually the name Ebenezer came into common usage and is still used today.” (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 349) Post office stopped when rural mail delivery started from Hanover Ebenezer Methodist Church, built 1854 on Lot 53, Con. 1 NDR Sawmill on Lot 59, Con. 1 NDR, operated by Charter Smith Hotel – Lot 51, Con. 1 NDR (White Horse Inn), Joseph Baillie John Vickers taught at S.S. No. 3 (Ebenezer), Lot 56, Con. 1 SDR (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 353) John Vickers came to area to teach at Ebenezer School , operated small grocery store with 2nd wife, Mary Ann Vayson, on SW corner of Lot 61, Con. 1 SDR (Farm Lanes of Bentinck, p. 251) (picture of store on p. 252 at intersection of Highway 4 and Sideroad 30) S.S. No. 3 Ebenezer – Pt. Lot 53, Con. 1 N.D.R. “A small Methodist Church existed for some years in the south-east corner of the present Ebenezer school yard. […] The church was closed in 1919 and in 1925 Cecil Reay tore down the building and moved it to his farm.” (A History of Bentinck Township, p. 96)

Municipality of West Grey

Waudby

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Waudby – Established 1900-01-01 Closing 1914-03-31 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(4828), Item 13533 “Waudby a crossroads directly south of Townsend Lake, was named for the

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son of the postmaster. […] There was a school just north of Waudby, up at Townsend Lake, and for a time in the nineteenth century, a primitive Methodist Church was located near the lake. Robert John Torry was a blacksmith in the vicinity for some years.” (A History of Glenelg Township, p. 208) Township of Southgate

Conn

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Conn – Established 1873-08-01 Closing 1967 LAC Post Offices and Postmasters Database PSFDS03-(6451), Item 10089 “In 1904, the need for more school was felt and the sections were re-arranged. A school, U.S.S.#15 was built in the village of Conn at that time. It was planned to located this new school building in Arthur Township but a suitable site could not be found. Land was purchased on the corner of Egremont Township for the school. .” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 8) There have been four stores in the village of Conn Churches Knox Presbyterian Church – “On July 10, 1866, with 31 members on the communion roll, the congregation of North Luther was formed. A log church was built in 1867, east of the present church. This building burned and a roughcast building erected in its place. […] In 1892, the present church was built. The adjacent manse was built in 1902.” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 7) Methodist Church –1873 – land on which to build a Methodist Church was purchased from Robert Conn and wife Maria. The church as then known as Nelson’s Church. In 1884 became known as Bell’s Corners. 1912-1925 Methodist and Presbyterian Cooperation. (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 7) “The Methodist Church stood until 1927 when it was torn down. Parts of the church went into the building of the United Church that same year.” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 7) Westcott United Church, Conn – “On September 18, 1927 the first church services was held in Westcott United Church. […] The church as built on land purchased from James Spicer for $150. (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 7) “The first saw mill was owned by Robert Hassard. It was later operated by William Hatch, Mr. Foster and Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop also operated it as a

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chopping mill.” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 10) Women’s Institute – Conn Women’s Institute organized in 1905. “To provide a centre for community activities, the Women’s Institute purchased the thenclosed, frame church known as Levendale for $150. The building was moved to a 2 ½ acre lot in the village of Conn and officially opened on January 19, 1934.” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 10) Orange Lodge – “An Orange Hall was built on the corner of Lot 1. Con. 14, West Luther Township in 1886. It was demolished in 1955 and a new building erected. The new building is on the east side of the village in Proton Township and is still in use today.” (Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch, p. 10) Also – Hotels p. 9/10; Conn Telephone Company p. 10 Township of Proton 1857-1982 A Historical Sketch

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November 6, 2014 Mayor McKean and members of Council Town of the Blue Mountains C/o Corrina Giles, Clerk 32 Mill Street PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 Dear Mayor McKean and Council: Re:

Appointment of Members Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), we congratulate the members of Council who were re-elected and newly appointed. Since 1960, the NVCA has partnered with our watershed municipalities. As a key to our decision making process, municipalities are requested, under The Conservation Authorities Act, to appoint members to the Board of Directors of NVCA for the term of Council. The purpose of this letter is to provide a brief summary regarding the NVCA as well as request that your appointments for the period of January 2015 to January 2019 are forwarded to the NVCA by December 19, 2015 prior to our Annual General Meeting scheduled for January 9, 2015. The mission of the NVCA is to “work together to lead, promote, support and inspire innovative watershed management.” Our mandate is specifically driven by Section 20 of The Conservation Authorities Act. Services are provided through four general Divisions: Planning, Engineering/Technical Services, Land Operations/Stewardship and Corporate Services. Section 14 of the Act prescribes the appointment process by municipalities, as follows:  Member(s) are appointed via council resolution. Council may appoint either elected officials or citizen appointees.  Members appointed must be residents of the municipality. Under Section 2 of the Act, your municipality is requested to appoint one member.

Your current members appointed to the NVCA will remain on the Board until the completion of 2014 business at the Annual General Meeting on January 9, 2015. New members will commence their service during the remainder of the AGM, which focuses on the election of officers, appointment of legal counsel/auditors signing authorities and scheduling meetings for the 2015 year. The Board of Directors generally meets monthly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. To assist the Board, Advisory Committees may be established at the Annual General Meeting. Board members receive a per diem for each meeting in the amount of $80.42 plus mileage. A Board Orientation Session will be held in February at which senior staff will overview their Divisional work in order to provide an opportunity for members to engage in dialogue. Additional information on the NVCA can be obtained at www.nvca.on.ca or by contacting the undersigned at 705-424-1479 ext. 225. Thank you and we look forward to receiving your new appointees by December 19, 2015. Sincerely,

D. Gayle Wood, Interim Chief Administrative Officer C

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