TownGeo_Pg1_June4_279054 (Page 1) - Town of Georgina

“Committed toServing You Better”26557 Civic Centre Rd. Keswick905-476-4301 • 905-722-6516 • 705-437-2210Matters of InterestBBQ SAFETYWHAT’SHAPPENINGFeaturing the mystery novels of Louise Penny• Make sure that the barbecue is at least 5 feet (1.5 meters), or betteryet 10 feet (3 meters) from the house, or any other material thatcould catch fire.• Always make sure that the barbecue is in a safe place, where kidsand pets won't touch or bump into it. Keep in mind that thebarbecue will still be hot after you finish cooking, and anyonecontacting the barbecue could be burned.• When you're finished barbecuing, always make sure that you notonly shut off the barbecue, but shut off the propane tank as well.• Always store propane tanks outside, in a well-ventilated area.Georgina Fire Department905-476-5167Public NoticesTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFGEORGINAREQUEST FOR QUOTATIONEPW2009-043REPLACEMENT VEHICLESLIGHT TRUCKSQUOTATIONS, on forms supplied by the PurchasingDepartment, and sealed in envelopes or by FAX, will bereceived by the Purchasing Manager, until 12:00, noon,local time,FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009for the following:One (1) Extended Cab Pickup TruckTwo (2) Regular Body Pickup TrucksVEHICLES MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATEDELIVERYQUOTATIONS will be reviewed by the Town of Georgina asto lowest price, qualifications, capabilities and experienceof the bidder to complete the project.NOTICE OF INTENTIONTO DESIGNATE A BUILDING OFCULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTERESTTAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina intends to designate the following property asa property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, ChapterO.18, Part IV, Section 29. A brief statement of reasons is included.Description of PropertyThe Courting House is located on the north side edge of Lake Drive East near the intersection of Brule Lakewaymunicipally known as Part of Lot 18, Concession 9 (NG), being Part 1, on Plan 65R31063, Jackson’s Point in the Town ofGeorgina, Regional Municipality of York. The site includes a wooden gazebo structure located on a portion of the Town ofGeorgina’s municipally owned road allowance.Statement of Cultural Heritage ValueIt’s a Mystery Georgina!Watch for more information on our summer Geocaching adventureLooking for Community Information? Check out theYork North Database on the library website.Coming this summer:TD Summer Reading Club “Agent 009”***Registration for summer programs beginsTuesday, June 9thGeorgina Public Libraries • Keswick • Sutton • Pefferlawwww.georgina-libraray.com ~ @ the heart of your community905-476-5762 • 905-722-5702 • 705-437-1514Design or Physical ValueBuilt by Mr. Alexander Sedore at the request of Dr. Frank Sibbald in the late 1800’s, the gazebo structure is situated on theoriginal dirt road known as Lake Drive and is of simple original Victorian design. The structure consists of 3 wood latticeworksides with an entrance at the roadside frontage. There is an opening at the back of the structure measuringapproximately 3 square metres allowing for a lake view. The roof is made of wood with the original cupola and smallspiral still intact. The interior of the structure includes low bench seating.Historical or Associative ValueThe gazebo structure enhanced an area that was extremely popular as a vacation destination and the popularity of thearea brought along with it expansion and development including dance halls, boarding houses a theatre, lodges and hotels.Vacationers would enjoy leisurely walks, swimming or bicycling and the gazebo became a rest stop, and meeting placeknown as the “Courting House”.Specifications and Quotation Forms must be used and maybe obtained from the Town of Georgina PurchasingDepartment, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, OntarioL4P 3G1.The Town of Georgina relies on this advertisement toprovide public notification of this business opportunityand is not obligated to notify past or present vendors inany other manner.The Corporation of the Town of Georgina reserves theright to accept any Quotation, or part of any Quotation, orto reject any or all Quotation and to waive informalities inaccordance with established policies.Brian Jordan, CPPB, AMCTPurchasing ManagerTown of GeorginaKeswick, Ontario.905-476-4301 705-437-2210A member in Good Standing of the Ontario Public BuyersAssociation Inc.The gazebo structure also highlighted the health benefits of the Mineral Spring. The Mineral Spring was located to thewest of the gazebo along the shoreline, and people would collect mineral spring water from a large wooden barrel sunkinto the sand. People would drink the water from the spring to rid themselves of parasites and it was deemed beneficialfor the people lodging in the nearby Sanatorium. In the mid to late 1800s, “Springwood” was the name of the parsonageof Rev. William Ritchie, the 2nd reverend of St. George’s Anglican Church, and in the 1900’s the name “Springwood” wasgiven to a resort area offering tourist cabins. The gazebo and its associated mineral spring were important landmarks forpeople vacationing in Jackson’s Point.Contextual ValueThe Courting House is the last of this type of structure to remain in its original location. It is a landmark and reminder ofGeorgina’s early and vibrant status as a vacation destination. It continues to maintain a complementary setting along LakeDrive and offers the new and current community members and visitors an historic opportunity to enjoy the area.Description of Heritage AttributesThe Description of Heritage Attributes applies to the gazebo structure including:• Wood lattice sides• Wood roof• Original cupola with small spiralDETAILED REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED DESIGNATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING LISA LYONS, GEORGINAHERITAGE COMMITTEE SECRETARY AT (905) 476-4301 EXT. 223 OR AT llyons@georgina.ca.ANY PERSON MAY, BEFORE THE 4TH DAY OF JULY, 2009, SEND BY REGISTERED MAIL OR DELIVER TO THE TOWNCLERK, Notice of Objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and allrelevant facts. If a Notice of Objection is received, the Council of the Town of Georgina will refer the matter to theConservation Review Board for a hearing and a report.Further information respecting the proposed designation is available from the Clerk’s Department upon request bycontacting Lisa Lyons, Georgina Heritage Committee Secretary at (905) 476-4301 Ext. 223 or at llyons@georgina.ca.DATED at Georgina this 4th day of June, 2009.Roland Chenier, Town Clerk, The Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1.