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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Bayfield Bulletin, 1964-08-12, Page 1named. From the left are, Jack Tillman, of Lon- don, vice-chairman; Brig. F. A. Clift, of Bayfield, chairman; George Bellchamber, of Bayfield, secre- tary, and Harold Ormond, of Bayfield, treasurer. (Photo by Strong) incorporation of Bay field when the Bayfield Rate- its first annual meeting executive committee was Plans for the second as a village were discussed payers Association held here Friday night. An About 20 years ago a half- dozen public-spirited property owners in Bayfield joined to- gether to buy the property now known as Pioneer t'ark. At that time it was the only land left open to the lake in Bay- field on either side of the river, and it was forseen that this land too woud soon be divided up into lots for cottages. These charter members of the Pion- eer Park Association wished to preserve this open spot as a point from which the people of Bayfield could watch the sun- sets. Shortly after its inception, the association incorporated un- der Provincial charter as the Pioneer Park Association, and invited anyone interested to join the original membership. It was decided that there would be nine members on a Board of Directors, with three Directorships open to election every year. The aim of the association was then--as it is now—to "own and maintain" Pioneer Park. Anyone is welcome to join the Pioneer Park Association. The $25 membership fee can be paid in several yearly instal- ments, and can apply to a hus- band and wife; the present membership is approximately 65. The Pioneer Park Association runs both the annual rummage (Continued on Page Eight) Pioneer Park preserves an open space along the Bayfield shore of Lake Huron from which the sunsets may be enjoyed. (Bulletin Photo). My tall:firth Vuttrtitt CURRY'S TAXI GODERICH — Phone 524-7305 TAX I Phone Clinton 482-9012 or 482-9036 10e COPY BAYFIELD, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1964 10e COPY VOL. 1 — No. 10 RATEPAYERS ENDORSE SEPARATION Legion Enjoys Pioneer Park Association Makes Annual Outing Aims And Objects Clear To All More than 200 members of Branch 109 of the Royal Cana- dian Legion, and its auxiliary, together with their families, at- tended the annual Legion pic- nic held at Camp Kitchigami Aug. 9. They arrived by car and by a special bus arranged for und- er Legion auspices. Chairman of the entertain- ment committee was Jim Sher- ratt. The program included a sche- dule of sports events, includ- ing children's races, softball and horse shoe pitching. Older legionnaires lounged under shade trees, reminisced, and watched the kids' races. There was pop and ice cream for the youngsters, and a pic- nic supper in the evening. 0 Bayfield Personals Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott, Jim- my, Nancy and Susan, Kitch- ener, were with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott for a week. On Wednesday, they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. John Meeks and Alfred Meeks, Stratford, Miss Flor- ence Summers and Miss Annie Poole, both of Brantford. COMING EVENTS The annual meeting of the Pioneer Park Association will be held at "The Hut" on Sat- urday, 15th of August. Notices on the front page under this heading are avail- able at five cents per word, minimum charge 75 cents paid in advance, or $1.00 charged. Bayfield Experts Shine At Toronto G. M. Galbraith of Dundas, Ont., a well-known member of Bayfield's summer colony, to- gether with Clifford O'Reilly of Dundas had a good week at the American Contract Bridge League nationals at the Royal York Hotel last week when the largest attendance in recent years was on hand to partici- pate and watch The play. What is believed to be a new record was set with no less than 954 tables in play. In Life Masters' play the two did very well, going into the third round before elimina- tion. Mr. Galbraith was a win- ner in two side events, part- nered in one with Mr. O'Reilly and in the other with Mrs. Galbraith. Doug McAulay and his wife, the former Nancy Galbraith, Dundas, also played in the maj- or event, and were successful in several events. Mrs. Tom Bailey Marks Eighty Fourth Birthday One of hayfield's oldest re- sidents, Mrs. Tom Bailey at The Ritz Hotel, celebrated her eighty-fourth birthday on Tues- day, August 4th. She still en- joys good health and is always ready for a game of cards. The Bulletin joins with her many well-wishers in congratulations and wishes for many "returns of the day". Will Press Plans For Incorporation DespiteOpposition The Bayfield Ratepayers As- sociation ratified a constitution. endorsed their temporary of- ficers as a regular executive and girded for battle on the in- corporation issue with the town- ships of Goderich and S, rn'ey at the first annual meetb.1:and election of officers in the ar..-na Friday night. A well-prepared agenda ‘as presented to a gathering of ab- out 150 members, a somewhat smaller meeting than the orig- inal one which started the in- corporation move on its way. Hear Reports The aspirations of the Assoc- iation were explained in detail by Brigadier Frederick A. Clift (Ret.) who was chairman pro tern. of the original organiza- tion. A financial report was given by H. H. Ormond and a report on membership by Jack Tillmarm, who was later re- turned to the office of deputy chairman which he had held for four months on the temp- orary basis. All other members of the or- iginal executive were re-elect- ed except Ken Mackie, temp- orary secretary, who advised the executive he would be un- able to carry on because of the pressure of business. In his stead George Bellchamber was elected for the ensuing year, having consented to join the slate. The complete list of ex- ecutive members is reported later in these columns, com- plete with thumbnail sketches by Audrey Bellchamber. Adopt Constitution The constitution, as mailed out by the executive, was ad- opted unanimously with only one minor change in the time of notice to be given for an- nual meetings. Otherwise, all motions put to the floor were accorded unanimous votes. Brigadier Clift expressed the view that a public hearing be- fore the Ontario Municipal Board would probably be held in October. He also reported strong opposition to separation from Goderich Township, and asked Frank McFadden, chair- man of the village trustees to read a letter to that effect from the clerk of Goderich Township. The feeling of the meeting was unanimously for separa- tion, and also for retention of the local school. In answer to a request for guidance on the school issue, the executive was advised from the floor to put up a candidate for township school boards and thus assure representation thereon. It was felt the village had been remiss on not doing this in years gone by. Explain Demands Plans for incorporation and the area requirements were outlined in detail by means of maps and charts by Mr. Orm- ond. who defined the new boun- daries which will be requested. On Tuesday of this week a (Continued on Page Eight)