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Reeve Fred Clift (left) is a big man in the comm-
unity of Bayfield, but Mayor F.S. Stronach seems
bigger(larger municipality)as they teed off at the
local golf course August 12 as part of a reception
limPOW for London municipal officials who were guests of
the Oton Logan's here. See news story elsewhere in
this issue. ( Bulletin Photo)
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VOL. 2 - NO. 9 COPY
HAYFIELD. ONTARIO
Thursday, August 19, 1965
THIS SPACE
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Council Meets Election Pledge Economical Local Government
In the face of rising costs in all
directions, Bayfield Village council
has been able to reduce the tax rate
while continuing to supply the serv-
ices expected of the municipality.
At the regular bi-monthly meeting
the clerk-treasurer, Mrs.L.R. Maloney
reported that the tax roll had been
completed except for the telephone
accounts. The mill rates which will
apply to the village for 1965 are as
follows:
Village Residential rate 17.5
Village Commercial rate 19.5
County rate 15.5
Public School (commercial) 8
Public School (residential)'?
High School (Residential) 1,,6
High School (Commercial) 18
Separate School (Res.) 13
These rates represent a net red-
uction of 1.95 mills for 1965 as com-
pared with the preceding year.
While the rates are not comparable
by the headings set out above for
the preceding year, the high school
rates are both down by two mills and
could easily account for the saving.
A canny reluctance to spend money if
volunteer labor can be found has also
come to the rescue.
Councillor Oddleifson reported that
five extra steet lights had been in-
stalled, including one on the west
end of the north dock at the harbor.
Council discussed the problem of
weeds on vacant properties and hoped
that individuals would assume their
responsibilities without action by
council.
Council also reviewed the school
problem and noted that the Minister
of Education had promised follow-up
action after the visit of the Bayfield
delegation last month. Word has not
been received yet, but is expected
soon.
Catch basins and drains were under
discussion. Records are not available
as to location of some of the drains
and residents of the village who may
have knowledge of them are asked to
pass this information to the Road
Superintendent J. Lindsay or Coun-
cillors McFadden and Oddleifson.
Council decided that a plebiscite
will be held at the time of the fall
election to decide whether the rate-
payers wish to accept the principle
of staggered elections. If approved
this would be effective 1 Jan. 1967
and would provide for two-year terms
for the reeve and council, half of
the council to be elected each year.
Council also passed a bylaw author-
izing the payment of a license fee
of five dollars per year for fuel
dealers. For the remainder of 1965
half-fee will apply and the license
year will be from 1 January to 31
December.
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Cutting the silver anniversary cake at the rec-
eption in their honor are Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
E. Irwin,("Lena & Spin") whose 25th wedding ann-
iversary was observed by friends and relatives at
The Little Inn Tuesday Evening. See news story
elsewhere in this issue.(Bulletin Photo Jan.H.)
A communication was read from the
office of the Minister of Public
Works stating that a second detailed
site survey had started the week of
August 9 and that when the final re-
port had been received and reviewed
by the Minister, council would be ad-
vised of the Department's decision
as to repairs and extension of the
harbor.
City Executives Play Golf
Enjoy Dinner Party at Logan's
The Orton Logan's played host and
hoess to municipal officials of
the City of London here Thursday Aug.
12 when a good number of them con-
vened in Bayfield for a round or two
of golf and then dinner at the Logan
home later.
Mr. Logan, a well-known resident
of Bayfield, is finance commissioner
and city treasurer of London.
Taking part in the golfing at the
local links were His Honor Mayor F.
S. Stronach, Reeve Fred Clift of Bay-
field,M.C. Mathers, fire chief; W.J.
Anthony, personnel director; R.E.
Ashton, assessment commissioner; S.
F. Readings, comptroller; J.R. Smith,
deputy city treasurer; J.S. Waller,
tax collector; F.S. Gregory, city
solicitor; P.C. McMorgan, secretary
of the Board of Trade.
Those attending but not playing
golf included:
E.R. Nicholls and T.O. Robinson,
controllers; A.K. Rowritree, city
engineer; W.H. Hilts, welfare admin-
istrator; R. Nottage, purchasing
agent; E. McLeod, industrial comm-
issioner; S. Charlton, assistant tax
collector; E.S. Graham, chief acc-
ountant, welfare department; E. El-
strom, senior acco ntant, finance
department.
Discussion centred around the
point of whether council was emp-
owered to deal with the matter as
under the hawkers and pedlars bylaw
or under the transient traders by-
law, but it was found that council
is entitled under the Municipal Act
to deal with the fuel merchants in
a separate bylaw.
"We are not trying to build a wall
around the place, just trying to
bring these matters under regulations.
Steps up Aid to
Small Businesses
Economics and Development themselves in difficulties or
Minister Stanley J. Randall said are failing merely for lack of
recently that the Ontario De- timely advice and guidance,"
velopment Agency will step up The booklet is not intended
its program of free consultation to be a "how to do it" publi-
to operators of small businesses. cation. Its sole purpose is to
In the past few weeks teams ring to the attention of small
of ODA consultants have been I .usinessmen the vital impor-
holding meetings with local tance of practising sound busi-
businessmen in London, Kitch- ness techniques and of con-
ener, North Bay, Sudbury. Tim- stantly reviewing their opera-
mins and Sault Ste. Marie. tions with a view to obtaining
As an aid to the program. maximum efficiency.
the Ontario Development Ag- "Far too many businesses
ency is distributing a new 16- seek our advice when it is too
page booklet for small business- late to help them," Mr. Ran-
es entitled. "Does Your Busi- dall said.
ness Need a Check-up?"
The publication summarizes
the major areas of management
where many businesses have
been deficient. It is based pri-
marily on the observation of
ODA consultants who have
counselled more than 3,000
small business operators since
1963.
Mr. Randall said nearly 100
small businesses with annual
sales of $9 million and employ-
ing more than 500 people have
already taken advantage of
ODA's advisory services.
"In Ontario we are fortunate
in having a large number of
very well run small enterprises,
hut too many firms are finding
Ile said that while attract-
ing new industry is of prime
importance, sometimes too
little attention is paid by local
organizations to the problems
facing their existing industries.
Thus, some of the advantages
accruing from new industry
have been offset by the un-
necessary loss of existing plants
The booklet is being sent to
regional development associ-
ations, chambers of commerce.
industrial commissioners. char-
tered banks and other financial
institutions, and is mailable to
businessmen across the province
upon request.