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Long-Time Bradford Firefighters Receive Prestigious Medallions

Description : Eleven Bradford firefighters were honoured with a service medallion at April 11 Council Meeting. Presentations were made by Mayor William dePeuter. The award on behalf of her Excellency Governor-General Jean Sauve served to exemplify the important recognition of the contribution that the fire service in Canada continues to make in protecting the lives and property of it's citizens. The medallion symbolizes not only long-time service (minimum criteria 20 years), but the continuous and meritous contributions to the protection of lives and property. The following recepients received this most distinguished award provided through the Chancellory of Canadian Orders and Decorations: Ted Bulpit (46 years service); Gord Church (48 yrs. service); Ron Bannerman (40 yrs. service); Pat Pattenden (25 yrs. service); Fred May (25 yrs. service); Roy Saint (46 yrs. service); James Church (50 yrs. service); Orville Hand (40 yrs. service). In addition to these medallions, the Bradford Fire Department was awarded a plaque for their fine efforts in saving the Village Inn Hotel, Nov. 28, 1987. Presentation was made by Councillor Dennis Roughley on behalf of Councillor Bill Dykie, part owner of the Village Inn. The Bradford Fire Department is 130 years young. Their response time to the 400 Highway is a very respectable 5-7 minutes. This high rate of efficiency is due, in part, to the equipment, Bradford Police, the firemen and Bradford Town Council, who ensure there is money available for good equipment. Gord Church, who recently retired, has been replaced by newly-appointed Captain Ted Mendrek. The Bradford Fire Department has originated the position of LIEUTENANT and has filled it with two well-respected town citizens, Appi Sikkema, and Merle McKnight. Their responsibilities will include practice drills and training, along with taking charge of fires. Continual training serves to keep our firefighters 'tops'. On March 23, 1988, two of our volunteer firefighters received CPR certificates with top honours: Mr. John Burns (96%) and Mr. Russ McLennan (92%). As Mr. McLennan said, The working relationship among the firefighters is like a closely-knit family, unlike the rapport on the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team.

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Walkathon in Support of Library

A newspaper clipping about a Jog/ Walkathon, with proceeds going towards the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

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$3 M Blaze

"Firefighters battle stubborn 7-hour blaze which ripped through industrial complex last Friday afternoon

On April 28, 1988 at approximately 2:20 p.m., a major fire broke out in an industrial complex on Bridge Street (Hwy. 11) in the Town of Bradford, which necessitated the closing of Hwy. 11 both northbound and southbound for a period of six hours." ...

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User fees a reality: Pay out to sign out

A newspaper article about West Gwillimbury residents' use of the Bradford Public Library and funding.

"As the Bradford Library Board and West Gwillimbury Council have been unable to enter into a contract for 1988 library services, West Gwillimbury residents are now required to pay a yearly $30.00 family user fee for library privileges..."

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Alkins, Cameron Budd birth

May 14, 1988
Birth

It's a Boy!! Alkins, Brad and Liz are thrilled to announce the birth of their second child, CAMERON BUDD, born on May 14, 1988 at 12:53 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz., 53 cm long. Tickled pink is big sister Melissa Ann. Proud grandparents are Dexter and Verna Kerr and Budd and Merry Alkins, all of Islington. Much appreciation to Dr. Rees and Maternity Staff at York Central Hospital.

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Trobacher, Alexander Joseph death

June 10, 1988
Death

Suddenly on June 10, 1988, at Vernon, B.C., ALEXANDER JOSEPH, much loved infant son of Joe and Sarah (nee Law) Trobacher and dear brother of Amber Maggie and Samantha. Private family service followed by cremation was held.

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Debest, John (Jan) death

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June 21, 1988
Death

DEBEST, John (Jan). After a short illness, at his home in Bradford, on Tuesday, June 21, 1988, John deBest in his 54th year, beloved husband of Enny (Van Rij), dear father of Brenda and Terry West. Loving son of Alida deBest Bosman and the late Jan deBest, dear brother of Lenie, Maartje, Lynie, Willie, Kees, Nico, Jo, Dik., Piet, Alice, and Sam. Dear son-in-law of Tina vanRij and brother-in-law of Kees VanRij and Jan vanRij. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at the Newmarked [sic] Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Dr., Newmarket, on Friday, June 24, 1988 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. In memoriam, donations to the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) would be appreciated.

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Tupling, Adam Mark birth

June 2, 1988
Birth
It's a Boy!! TUPLING, Scott and Nada are thrilled to announce the birth of ADAM MARK, born on Thursday, June 2, 1988, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz., a little brother for Laura. Proud grandparents Ken and Jackie Tupling of Bradford and Milorad and Perka Kanurski of Hamilton. Many thanks to Dr. Newton, Dr. Rachael Park and the nursing staff at York County Hospital.

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Vanderhulst, Holly Anne birth

June 21, 1988
Birth

Vanderhulst, Bert and Nancy (nee Bell) are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Holly Anne, born June 21, 1988 at 12:23 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. Proud grandmothers are Phyllis Bell and Corrie Hartman of Bradford. Special thanks to Dr. Joutsi and the maternity staff at York County Hospital.

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DaSilveira, Jose death

June 17, 1988
Death

DA SILVEIRA, Jose. Suddenly at his home in Bradford, on Friday, June 17, 1988, Jose DaSilveira, in his 69th year, beloved husband of Maria and dear father of Carlos and his wife, Fatima, of Brampton, dear grandfather of Angela and Chris, dear brother of Francisco Teixeira and beloved uncle of Jorge Teixera. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church Monday, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

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