- CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-2016-11-04-05
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Interior of Auke Ellens' store, flooded by Hurricane Hazel breaking the marsh's dykes.
Toronto Telegram
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Part of Local History Collection
Interior of Auke Ellens' store, flooded by Hurricane Hazel breaking the marsh's dykes.
Toronto Telegram
Hazel remembered & Aftermath of the Flood
Part of Local History Collection
Two articles relating to the memories of those who lived through the Holland marsh flooding due to Hurricane Hazel. The first is a continuation of Edo Knibbe's recollection, and the second is by Addy Ellens.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Local History Collection
The landing place for boats on the dyke near Peter Verkaik's house (in the background) during Hurricane Hazel. A boat delivers some marsh folks to dry land. In this picture, the person on the far right is Leon Radder, the person with the captain's cap is Auke Ellens , and the person standing behind him is Albert Van Dyke.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Jake Verkaik's house and Rhebergen's trailer after Hurricane Hazel hit.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Springdale Christian Reform Flooded
Part of Local History Collection
View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Springdale Christian Reformed Church
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
The interior of Springdale Christian Reformed Church in 1952, before Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Springdale store in winter. The proprietors of the Springdale Store were Addy and Auke Ellens.
Store interior - Hurricane Hazel
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Auke Ellens' store interior after the flood of Hurricane Hazel
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Description : The 5th Anniversary of the WEGWHIST (West Gwillimbury History) Project will take place on October 19th, 1:30 p.m. at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The meeting will feature a presentation of 2 copies of Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury Township to representatives from each school in BWG, thanks to a generous local patron. The meeting will also feature a display of the development of the book, from the first list of the Table of Contents, through to the final text approved for printing - a once-in-a-lifetime happening. There will be a social time, to chat and reminisce. All are welcome to attend.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Group which wrote the book "Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury." This project was given the acronym "WEGWHIST."
Back Row, from left: Donna Saunders, Franz Aschwanden, Bill Marks, John Fennell, Bob Sturgeon, Del Crake, Auke Ellens, Erica Marks, Kelly Roberts,
Inset: Ann Stam.
Seated: Janet Gunn, Marilynne Williams, Sarah Riley, Barbara Verney, George Jackson, Jan Blommaert, Leila Lloyd and Addy Ellens.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library