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The end of an era

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Newspaper clippings

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This 6 Jan 1999 Burford Times article announces the end of Burford Township as an independent municipality after it joined with other local townships to create the County of Brant.

A photo features Town Crier Larry Davis, who is also quoted in the article.

President of Burford Cathcart Harley Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Ted Vanderlans assisted in a flag lowering ceremony.

Reeve Robert Chambers presented an award to Marjorie Robbins and of the Burford Township Historical Society.

Randy Covey led the audience in prayer.

Recognized individuals include:
Town Crier Larry Davis
Committee of Adjustment: Cliff Lowes, Dan Clement, Jow Kloepfer, Paul Stuart
Cemetery Board: Pearl Szabo, Betty Courtnage, Bob Miles, Mary Lowes, Jean Sumison
Urban Services Committee: Frank Baka, Jim King, Dave Stewart, Peter Coates
Library Board: Kathy Kunkel, June Piggott, Gloria Shellington, Merilyn Stewart

Randy Wilson, Robert Chambers, Willie Maertens, Joe Miller, Ted Shelegy, and John Innes unveiled a plaque.

Ron Eddy made a statement.

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