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Article on the opening of the new Administrative building for the Township of West Gwillimbury. There is discussion of the idea of amalgamation within the text.

"Editor's note: with the new Bradford Public Library scheduled to hold Official Opening Ceremonies November 6, 1988, following is an article submitted by D. Cilipka on the library's past history in Bradford." ...

"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." ...

December 1, 1989
Birth

Schlarb, Gerand and Sylvia are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Stephanie Sylvia (little sister for Ryan). Stephanie was born December 1, 1989, at 9:53 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Happy grandparents are Mr. and Mr.s Alfred Baumgartner and Mr. Henry Schlarb and Elazabeth Schlarb. Many thanks to Dr. Barcza and the maternity staff at York County Hospital.

June 30, 1991
Marriage
Tamara-Leigh and Samuel P. Lakatos were married on the terrace at Cullen Gardens and the reception was in the Whitby Room. The special occasion took place on Sunday, June 30, 1991.

FABING - KOWCENUK
On August 3, 1991, in the garden at the home of her parents, Angela Lynn Fabing, daughter of George & Lynda Fabing of Bradford, exchanged vows with Timothy Charles Kowcenuk, son of Elmer & Joy Harding of Markham.
The bride wore a Regal white satin gown crowned with beaded lace trim. A bateau neckline highlighting tapered Edwardian sleeves with a row of bridal buttons at the wrist. Lov V-shaped back flowing to an elongated waist with detailed embroidery, a back bustle bow, and a semi-cathedral train and veil.
Her attendants were: Mrs. Joanne Campbell, of Bradford; Miss Dana Twigger of Collingwood; Miss Andrea Kowcenuk, of British Columbia; Miss Lisa Kelly, of Bond Head.
The Groomsmen were: Mr. Todd Greenham, Mr. Dale Kowcenuk[,] Mr. David Couchman, all of Toronto; Mr. Jason Fabing of Bradford.
After honeymooning in the Champaign Towers at the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the happy couple will reside in their new home in Barrie, Ontario.

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

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..."

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Adrienne Price (Librarian), Eleanor Sherbo ( Library Board Chairperson), Mr. Lacasse (President of Gang-Nail Canada Inc.) and Mr. Carter (Vice-President of Gang-Nail Canada Inc.).