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PRESENTATION OF THE 2016 BARRIE HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARDS.
Mr. Chris Tribble, Chair of the Heritage Barrie Committee introduced the fifth annual Barrie Heritage Preservation Awards. He commented that the Heritage Barrie Committee selected winners from the residential, commercial business, institutional and individual categories. Mr. Tribble, Mayor Lehman and members of the Heritage Barrie Committee, Deb Excel, Carolyn Moran, Jennifer Morin and Councillor, B. Ward presented awards to the following recipients:
• Residential - Leslie and Scott Millson Taylor of 186 Blake Street
• Residential - Janet Jamieson of 134 Blake Street
• Commercial Business - Mike Lassaline on behalf of Smith and Lassaline, Chartered Accountants located at 160 Bradford Street
• Institutional - Reverand William Haughton on behalf of the Collier Street United Church located at 112 Collier Street
• Individual - Su Murdoch
Mayor Lehman thanked the members of the Heritage Barrie Committee and the recipients of the awards. He commented that the restoration of historic properties is a labour of love and not a money making endeavour that requires commitment and passion. He noted that the heritage value of these buildings adds a vibrant part to the City. Mayor Lehman also acknowledged Su Murdoch for her hard work and her publications associated with the City of Barrie.