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"Frances Reid, vice-chairman of the West Gwillimbury planning committee, has been appointed to the Simcoe County and Orillia Housing Authority, Minister of Housing John Rhodes announced last week. Mrs. Reid has served on the planning committee for almost two years and has worked with the Ontario Municipal Board and the Greater Toronto Assessment Board for 27 years. The appointment on the authority runs for three years. The Simcoe County and Orillia Housing Authority studies government-subsidized housing in Simcoe County, including senior citizens' apartments and low-cost housing."

"The mayor of all the people in Bradford for many years, Joe Magani (left) has received a great deal of well-deserved tribute for contributions. The latest is a photo portrait donated by the Chamber of Commerce, represented by president John Gaus (right). The portrait will hang in the town hall when the renovations are completed."

"Clarence Ritchie (left) of 69 Frederick Street, Bradford, accepts tickets for a trip for two to Mexico from Lawrence de Peuter, owner of DePeuter Interiors. Mr. Ritchie and his wife were the winners in the third annual draw sponsored by DePeuter Interiors."

"West Gwillimbury Township council appeared to be quite a sedate crew in 1903, when this week's historical photo was taken. Standing are John Lee, grandfather of Sam Lee of Bradford; Charles Stewart; and S. George Hodgson, father-in-law of Mrs. Ernest (Lillian) Hodgson of Frederick Street, Bradford, who submitted the photo. Sitting are Jack Neely; Robert Thorpe; William Wood, one-time postmaster; and Tom Ritchie."

"Bradford Mayor Roy Gordon (left) presents Charles Evans with the Queen's Jubilee medal for his many years of service to the town. A fervent royalist, Mr. Evans thanked former clerk-treasurer Margaret Davey, and former assessor Fred Collings for their support. Mr. Evans, a former Reeve of Bradford, is a Queen's Counsel, and practices law with the firm Evans and Evans."

"The Schomberg River dredge was finally launched last Tuesday after an abortive effort the day before. The ponderous machine, built by Louis Devald, slid slowly into the water near Wanda Street, and to the relief of everybody it not only floated, but operated like a charm. Celebrating the event with a bit of the bubbly at right are Art Janse (left) Louis Devald, and John Rupke. The dredge has its work cut out, clearing tons of silt from the Schomberg River."

"Highlights of 1977 included (clockwise), Bradford midgets beat the Swedes; the Marshlanders take to the field; Arthur Evan's farewell; Roy Gordon enters snowarama; Bradford's finest citizens; Joe Magani and Charlie Evans; Lions plane winner; hello from the swimming pool; and, centre, Guy Lombardo greets Rick Walker."

"Here is another Bradford High School class photo submitted by Mrs. Jim Catania. This 1925 photo shows the second form class (now grade 10). Back row, left, Grace Kingsley, Ailien Nolan, (first name unknown) Edney, Julia Norfolk, Emily Macdonald, Adele Wilson, Edith Letts, Dorothy Faris, (first name unknown) Piercey, Aida Maurino, teacher, Miss (unidentified). Second row, Mr. E.J. Keenan, principal, Miss Gilkinson, Margaret Keenan, Betty Ryan, Eva Oldham, Rae Green, Margarite Macdonald, Marion Watson, Florence Clark, Irene Archibald, Miss Schell. Third row, Harold Coutts, Homer Hembest, Bill Millgate, Keith Armstrong, Wilbert Orr, Harvey Cascadden. Front row, Gerald Roberts, Bill Wilson, Joe Miller, Ossie Depew, Gordon Siem."

"Miss Barbara Stewart, former Bradford public school teacher, has been awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. Miss Stewart, who retired last year after 36 years of teaching, said from her Markham home Friday, "I don't know how I got it or who recommended me. It came by registered mail last month and it was a complete surprise." She joins Bradford lawyer Charles Evans as a recipient of the medal, awarded to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the community. She said she had just returned from a trip to Germany, and would soon go back to Bradford public school for a day to tell the students about her trip. As for retirement, "I'm just loving every bit of it.""

"This week's photo was submitted by Mrs. Dorothy Marks who provided most of the photographic material for the Bradford centennial book now available at the town hall. The building above was the office for Thompson Smith's mill in Amsterdam, a little community of lumber mills just south of Bradford. In the early 19th century, lumber mills flourished south of the river, employing about 150 men. In this photo from the left are Robert Collings, George Taylor, Miss Scott, Mrs. W. McKinstry (Ida Collings), James Spence (seated), Jack Davey, James Scott, Sam Scott, Unidentified, Jack Busby, and Tommy Mulligan."