Canada Day 2018

Waterloo Regional Heritage Awards 2018

Photo by John Glass

Waterloo Regional Heritage Awards

Members receive honours

This year the Waterloo Historical Society and the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation combined their annual meetings on 12 May at the Waterloo Regional Museum

The Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation awards were handed out as part of the Waterloo Historical Society’s meeting in the afternoon. Congratulations to Maryhill Historical Society members Stephanie Massel and Diane Strickler who received special awards.

Stephanie’s Award of Excellence was for her many years of service on the board of the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, and for her advocacy work on heritage issues with the KW Association of Real Estate Agents and the City of Kitchener’s planning policies.

Diane received the Dr. Jean Steckle Award. This award is for excellence in heritage education and is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership in heritage education through teaching, writing or by example, and who has encouraged and mentored others in the understanding and appreciation of the natural or cultural heritage of Waterloo Region.

Congratulations Stephanie and Diane!

Read the complete article at https://observerxtra.com/2018/05/17/waterloo-historical-society-and-waterloo-regional-heritage-foundation-team-up/

Maryhill Historical Society 40th Anniversary/Heritage Day

The Maryhill Historical Society celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with Mass at St. Boniface Church, a Cavalcade to Wayside Crosses and Shrines followed with a wonderful lunch. After lunch awards and acknowledgements were presented to members who celebrated their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries and 80th birthdays and for special work in the community.

The Raffle and Silent Auction fund raiser was a success. The Maryhill Historical Society greatly thanks the many donors for their generous support.

A Huge “Thank You” to our generous donors.

A&W, St. Jacobs	Kalora Interiors
Amy Schell	Ken & Sheila Kurtz
Artefacts Salvage & Design	Ken Hanson
Bob Haliburton	Linde Canada
Brad Huck	Lisa Zettel
Carol Neumann	Marlene Bruckhardt
Connie Brohman	Martins Garage
Daily Grill Restaurant	Mary Ann & Earl Stroh
Danny & Diane Strickler	Maryhill K of C
DNR Industries Ltd.	Maryhill Maple
EB Games	Perfect Touch Massage Therapy
Eco Cafe	Reds, Whites & Brews
Elmer & Karen Zettel	Rick Lawrence Photography
FYi Doctors	Rick Weber, Martin’s Small Engines
George Isley	Robert Brown Glass
Griffin Mechanical	The Schell Family
Hamel Brooms	Stone Crock Restaurant
Home Hardware, St. Jacobs	Town & Country Fencing
Huntley O’Hagan Financial	TSC, St. Jacobs
Jean Fromm	Tyler Griffin
Jean Keller	Tyler Thompson
Jeff & Helen Peacock	Veslo Family Restaurant
Joan & Earl Haid	Wellington Motors

Snapshots of the Day

Cultural/Heritage Landscapes in Woolwich/Wellesley Township

Study hopes to identify cultural heritage landscapes in Woolwich, Wellesley

NEWS Aug 02, 2017 by Anam Latif Waterloo Region Record

WATERLOO REGION — From rolling farmland to scenic river views, the townships of Woolwich and Wellesley are rich landscapes with plenty to offer.

Two University of Waterloo students hope to identify some of these picturesque rural scenes as potential cultural heritage landscapes with a new study, and they want your help.

“We’re taking a ground-up approach by asking the community first rather than using expert opinion,” said Chris DeGeer, a graduate planning student working on the project.

Cultural heritage landscapes are essentially geographical areas that have importance or significance to a community. Maybe an area has unique natural scenery, perhaps it’s the particular flora or fauna present there that makes it valuable, or maybe it has historical significance, DeGeer said.

“The definition of a landscape is different to different people.”

When municipalities investigate a spot for possible designation, they tend to follow a set of guidelines. Nearby residents are part of the process, but that part usually comes after an area is identified by municipal staff.

“This study will add an extra layer of academic research to existing tools,” said Kate Hagerman, supervisor of cultural heritage at the Region of Waterloo.

Unlike designating a historic structure, a cultural heritage landscape designation is quite different because of the many meanings a landscape can have for the community.

“It’s an interesting exercise,” Hagerman said. “How do you put a boundary around a landscape?”

The picturesque village of West Montrose is the only designated cultural heritage landscape that currently exists in both townships. The team of researchers, heritage advocates and municipal staff hopes to pinpoint some more.

Link to the Survey: https://culturalheritagelandscapes2017.wordpress.com/