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First Draft of Library Study Completed
Part of Local History Collection
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report. The facility feasibility study, still in draft form, was presented at a public meeting last week (Aug 27). ..."
Bradford Weekly
New Bradford library needs your help
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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"You may be wondering, as I did, why there's a need for fundraising activities for the new Bradford Public Library. Like the present library, the new one will be funded by the provincial government through grants and the town through municipal tax revenue. According to Ann Wag [Anne Wagg], chairman of the library fundraising committee, extra funds are used for the special things which do not come under a regular budget. That may be an extra purchase of books or a special piece of equipment..."
Bradford Weekly
First draft of library study completed
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A newspaper article about building a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report...If plans stay roughly on schedule, the consultants believe architectural proposals may be sought early this fall..."
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
September 6, 1986
Death
West Gwillimbury
Suicide in W.G. Bradford OPP are investigating the apparent suicide of a man in West Gwillimbury. The body of a 23-year-old man identified as Rico B. Olsson, of Resdale was discovered in a vehicle at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 6. The car was on Lot 2, Concession 12 just south east of Cookstown. The coroner pronounced the man dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed later that day. Police say the man died of asphysiation and had probably been in the car since the previous evening. Foul play is not suspected. The OPP are continuing the investigation.
Bradford Weekly
Library donations can be any amount
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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new library at 100 Holland Court.
"I would like to try and clear up a slight misunderstanding between some of our businesses and the Bradford Library fundraising committee...They will be very happy to receive any donation of any size..."
Bradford Weekly
Will that be four zeros, or three?
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."
Bradford Weekly
$10,000 anonymous donation made to library fund
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A newspaper article about a donation towards a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"An anonymous donation of $10,000 has been received by the library fundraising committee..."
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
September 11, 1986
Death
NANOWSKI Michael -- At York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Thursday, September 11, 1986, Michael Nanowski of the Holland Marsh in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Katherine, dear father of John and his wife Mikki and Erica (Mrs. Tom Lenartowicz). Dear grandfather of John-Paul, Michael and Joseph. Friends called at The Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, on Monday at 10am. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
September 25, 1986
Death
BELL Beatrice May -- On Thursday, September 25, 1986, at York County Hospital, Newmarket, Beatrice May Bell in her 90th year, loved wife of the late Chillion Bell, dear mother of Bill Pestill, Arthur Pestill, Mary Bell (Mrs. J. Heron) and Thomas Bell. Will be missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Dr., Newmarket after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service to commence at 7 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London, Ontario, on Saturday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund would be appreciated.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
September 28, 1986
Death
Steve Dinner, the 32-year-old heart and lung transplant recipient from Bradford, died at London University Hospital on Sunday (Sept.28).
Bradford Weekly