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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Bayfield Bulletin, 1965-06-24, Page 26 -1? ••••••••A TIME Iv CLOCK co. S t Illi.. \ S% 1”. SEPERAT ION II (The Linden) While the Autuum rains poured down around The tree-trunk of your favourite Linden, I was on a train Korth-bound, and was told Snow would fall the day we should arrive. And your letters speak of Spring now:. Tour tawny hair tumbling tround your shoulders And the wild sparkle of your mischevous eyes Breaks my heart in the remembering. But will I know you, or you I When we meet, when? We know so little As stars fall across the night snows And your tree buds under fresh, heavy rains. Gwilym Archer, April 23rd, 1965 EDWARD SH ELL —FURNACE OIL —STOVE OIL —FARM GASOLINE —DIESEL Fast Delivery Dependable Service Phone 524-8386 • EDWARD FUELS 202 Anglesea, Goderich PAGE TWO-Ilayfield ?ulletin-June 24,1963 • is THE SCHOOL QUESTION (Continued from Page One) Burrows that a sixteen room school to serve the whole new 0ounty School Area was a much more preferable plan. This opinion was set out in a report written by Inspector Burr- ows and Kinkead during the last week of April. The report is inadequate and incomplete. It failed to consider in detail or cost any alternatives to a sixteen room central school. It seems to have disregarded the proce- dures which the Minister of Education set out in a letter dated 28 December 1964 for the guidance of County Public School Consultative Committeeas. We quote, " Each Consultat- ive Committee should make a thorough over-all study of its county or district taking into consideration such factors as geographic features, highways, location of secondary schools, existing public schools, distribution, growth and likely shifts of school population. The Committee may wish to hold meetings with school boards, elementary and secondary school inspectors, and municipal councils, and to recieve briefs from other individuals and groups interested in public school education." This all seems very fair. But is it happ- ening in Huron County? If the quoted procedures had been followed would it still be suggested seriously that the Seaforth suburbs of Harpur- hey and Egmondville could still be counted on to supply pupils in the long term for a sixteen room school south of Brucefield? Have the geographic facts of life governing Western Stanley and Bayfield been adequately considered? Have population trends which forcast steady DECREASE in aural population and INCREASE in urban population been con- sidered? Apparently not for all three of these questions. Are the wishes and views of large and informed groups of parents to be completely ignored? We hope not. In the first section of his letter of 28 December 1964 the Minister of Education used the word "encourage" twice to emphasize the manner of approach toward larger school areas and larger schools. But, in Huron County School Area No.1 it would be more correct to say that an attempt is being made to "shanghai" certain large parts of the Area into a sixteen room school. To repeat, what we are asking for is the provision of a four-room school to serve the Western part of the School Area at Bayfield within the administration of the County School Area. Such a school would be sure to expand as the population in the community grows. Given good teachers such a school can provide good education. This solution to our problem does not interfere with graded education in the re- mainder of the County School Area. It would also save money and prevent the waste of thousands of hours of time spent in bus travel. For years the control of school facilities in Ontario has been at the local level - and rightly so. Is this right to be withdrawn suddenly in 1965? Does the erection of township or county school areas mean that communities of considerable size lose their traditional rights in education overnight? Surely, there is a very pressing responsibility on the mem- bers of these new Boards toguard these rights. Are the mem- bers of our township and county School Area Boards aware of how easily they can become mere rubber stamps for the bureau:- crate and planners? These are important issues in our present problem. And they are the basis, too, of a healthy and active democracy. JOTTINGS FROM THE EDITOR . . . It is reassuring to know that Bayfield Village Council has decided to clamp down on speeders and other smart Alecs in the village who pride themselves on burning rubber and scree- ching around corners. The speed limit on village streets is twenty-five miles per hour ard will be enforced. In order to "make it stick" the village has arranged with the Goderich detachment of the Ont- ario Provincial Police for regular patrols here until the gay lads have been subdued. This is the right time of the year to embark on such a course. A few fines should cool off the heavy-footed cowboys who make life unpleasant and dangerous for the more lawabiding citizens. Like, ah, slow down, Man I Balliirth Vultrtin Published Every Thursday et Bayfield, Ontario by ART ELLIOTT PUBLISHING LTD. P.O. Box 94 Huron rrom Page One) auxiliary area requir ed.As to whether it costs more to build a rectangular floor plan building or one that las a few angles, I hink it is fair to say the more corners ►ou have to turn it is oing to cost slightly more. We think the slight increase in cost will be weighed against the overall efficiency of the building and the ser vice given to the people inside. I feel sure will be with- in the figure we gave you before." Replying to Reeve Clifford Dunbar of Grey, Mr. Snider said the roof would assur- edly be waterproof. (There *Id been troub le with that of the previous addition.) "Only one rate will be charged for the home", according to k the comittee report submitted by Reeve Elgin Thompson, chair- nan. "nn the other hand, if the build- in:s were seperated entirely it would require separate administration and seperate rates. It would be -aossrble that one person would be nayinc a higher rate for the same type of accom- adation as another." Superintendent 'Aar vey Johnson reported orally to council that there a-e now 277 residents. Two of the vacant beds are for female care, and not easy to fill. Golden Wedding The observance of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. A.O. ("Sandy") Elliott was a happy event at The Little Inn this Wednesday. The bride of 50 years ago was happy to have with her the bridesmaid, Yrs. B. Moore. She is the former Verna Tripp and her brother -was the best man,StEnley Tripp. who was also present. Three sist- ers and one brother and six of their nine graddchildren were present. We Specialize In Famous CHINESE FOODS And TAKE-OUT Orders ESQUIRE CAFE The Square 524-9941 GODERICH HOTEL —50 ROOMS PRIVATE BATHS —EXCELLENT FOOD in our DINING ROOM —PRIVATE BATHS 92 SQUARE—Dial 524-7337 GODERICH G. B. CLANCY, O.D. — OPTOMETRIST — For Appointment Phone 524-7251 GODERICH AMBULANCE STILES FUNERAL HOME Goderich 524-8142 524-8504 R. W. BELL OPTOMETRIST Goderich The Square 524-7651 Alexander and Chapman GENERAL INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Property Manageemnt Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Building Goderich Dial 524-9662 KITCHIGAMI 1 TOURIST CAMP • Family Picnics • Tenting • Cottages Only 5 Miles North of Bayfield, Hwy. 21 Tel: 524-6494 BAFIELD SCOUTING NEWS.... CUBS On 18 June the 1st Bayfield Cub Pack went on a week-end camp at the Brucefield Scout Camp. All cubs attended. They left Bayfield at 6:00 PR. Upon arriv- ing at camp the Cubs were responsible for putting up their own tents. After camp was set up, a Camp Fire was held at 9:00 PM. This was opened by a few words from the District Commissioner, Mr. J. Gallant, and a sing-song in which both Cubs and parents participated. A story on "Courage" was told by the Cubmaster J.V. Mac Vicar. During the Camp Fire 2nd stars were pres- ented to Stephan Gallant and Michael Eckert by the District Commisioner. A 1st Star to Paul Payne presented by Akela. Akela also presented a Toy Makerts Badge to Brian Mak- ins and a House Orderly Badge to Bradley Turner. Refreshments were served, at which time the Cub Pack sang "Happy Birthday" to Wayne Eckert while his mother carried in a birth- day cake with lighted candles. The Campfire closed with the Cub Prayer and everyone joined in singing the lot verse of "Abide With MB". The cubs continued hum- ming as they retired to their tents for the night. Guests at the Camp Fire were the District Commissioner, parents of the Cubs, and the Chairman of the Group Committee. During the night the tent in which the *bite Six were sleeping collapsed. As a point of interest this is the only tent wh- ich Akela assisted in setting up. Mrs. MacVicar and Mrs. Maloney drove to the camp early 6n Saterday to prepare breakfast for the Cubs who got up about 7:00 AM. After having breakfast they hiked across the river via the swinging bridge, where they enjoyed a game of baseball. They then returned to the camp site, took down the tents, ate lunch, after which they returned to their homes. GUIDES On Sunday, 20 June the lst Bayfield Guide Company attended the United Church in a body when one of their members Terry MacVicar re- ceived her Religion and Life Badge. GRAF HARRIS FINA SERVICE TUNE-UPS AND GENERAL REPAIRS GOODYEAR AND FIRESTONE TIRES FINA BATTERIES & ACCESSORIES FIHA 133CUTIV1 TIN= NOW AULTABLZ is TWIN WHIT!WALLS I GODERICH, ONT BAYFIELD ROAD, HWY. 2l PHONE 524-8411 ELM HAVEN MOTOR HOTEL Entertainment Nightly In The TIMBERLANE ROOM Dining Room and Banquet Facilities Open to 1 a.m. Monday thru Friday-11.30 p.m. Sat. MODERN MOTEL UNITS Fully Air-Conditioned Prop., Bill 84 Doug Fleischouer—Phone 482-3489 aip %girth Vulirtin Published Every Thursday at Bayfield, Ontario by ART ELLIOTT PUBLISHING LTD. 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