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      This is a black and white reproduction of a newspaper article and accompanying photograph. The photo shows Nathanial and Albert Dyment with their prize winning race horse Thessalon. The article tells how Nathanial Dyment arrived in Canada, felled and sold his first pine tree at the age of 16 and …

      This is a newspaper clipping from July 5, 1985 which tells us that Mary Two-Axe Earley regained her status as a Mohawk after nearly 50 years of having lost it by marrying a “non-Indian”. This is a result of an amendment to the Indian Rights Act which “eliminated discrimination against …

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 25 Oct 1985     Condominium owners push for tax cuts after a Supreme court decision forced all condo owners into a new tax system in September 1984. A meeting at Ennisclare was held to discuss residents concerns.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 2 Oct 1985     "A Bronte are merchants association may be in place by early next year if efforts to form a new Bronte Business Improvement Area (B.I.A.) association prove successful."

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 23 Oct 1985     "Controversy over the condominium project on a prime piece of Bronte property appears finally at an end." This project is slotted to be built at the Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road intersection.

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985     The Town of Oakville has begun research in Bronte last December to deal with the concern that local bylaws inhibit business development in the Bronte area. Public meetings will be held before a final report is concluded.

 Oakville Beaver, 16 Oct 1985     The Town of Oakville faces a continuing issue with parking in the Bronte harbor and business area.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 31 Jul 1985     The price of parkland to be purchased by the town of Oakville has increased due to an offer from a local developer.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 24 May 1985     “Bailiffs will be hired by the Town of Oakville to oust Steve Ruddy from his property in Bronte where he has operated a marina-type facility for the past 15 years."

 Oakville Beaver, 19 Jun 1985     After their fourth loss to the lawyers of Steve Ruddy, the Town council has been pursuing the eviction through the Landlord and Tenant Act.

 Oakville Beaver, 9 Oct 1985     The Town of Oakville attempted to evict Steve Ruddy using the Landlord and Tenant act and is still waiting on the court’s judgment.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 18 Oct 1985     The town council attempts evict Steve Ruddy for the sixth time. This ongoing battle is due to Ruddy’s presence on Municipal owned property that is located north of Lakeshore Road.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 18 Oct 1985     Steve Ruddy wins his fifth legal battle against the Town of Oakville for his property west of the 12 Mile Creek.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 23 Jan 1985     Boaters requesting finger docks in Bronte Harbor were denied request as a result of the current lack of mooring space. Oakville Harbors Development Authority states that they prefer to offer mooring space to more individuals rather than special space for few.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 26 Jun 1985     Decisions made during the town council meeting about Steve Ruddy will be available in the meeting minutes according to Doug Gates. This will not include recommendations made by town solicitors.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 28 Aug 1985     The amount of money spent by the town of Oakville in the Ruddy case totals up to approximately $10,000. Further expense went towards bailiffs who attempted to take possession of the land unsuccessfully.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 8 May 1985     The Supreme court jusges in favor of Steve Ruddy and orders the town to pay the $3,000 court costs to Ruddy.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 14 Jun 1985     Steve Ruddy comes away from the court with another victory against the Town of Oakville. The judges ruling will allow him to remain on the land where his marina has been located for 16 years.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 7 Jun 1985     Bailiffs hired by the town attempted to take possession of the property rented by Steve Ruddy. Ruddy refused to leave and despite law enforcement presence, continued to run his marina.

 Gord Kolle, Oakville Beaver, 4 Oct 1985     Petro Canada Park in Bronte has always been a popular fishing spot for fisdherman; however, this is causing problems with local residents due to lack of proper clean-up. This article discusses local resident’s concerns.